pessimisticshapewithablog
Aspiring Worldbuilder & Lore Writer
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A doodle of my Sozo and Narinder!
(Narendra in his 'Elder' robes? I wanted something that resembled his God!Design robes. He can go blanky mode maximum cat nappinmg potential.)
(Sozo in his cult colors of Orange? Although canonically Sozo's color is closer to red than orange. I like to think 'Orange' is Sozo's birth colony colors. Sozo doesn't always wear heavy clothes that impede his flying but he will for special occasions. )
#cult of the lamb#my post#my art#cult of the lamb fanart#cotl sozo#cotl narinder#they don't get along lol#cotl fanart#character design
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Chemach: Scourge of the Gods?
"...She is changed, alarmingly so, the mutilation of her body naught compared to the madness taking root in her mind."
It's crazy the more I analyze Chemach and their maddness the more the setting of COTL makes sense.
"Whispers reach my temple. Gods fallen, shrines crumbled, Followers taken, and Crowns simply gone."
Chemach's temple is chock full of god parts, relics, and makeshift followers. She has a cobbled together crown that seemingly doesn't work, likely made from stolen crowns.
"...I asked, what of her duty? What of the Crowns? What of her very nature?
And the smith answered: it is lost."
Her nature as the "Crown Maker" was lost or she was unable to make a divine crown for herself through "conventional" magic means due to her nature as a First God descendent.
Chemach would likely not know how to even be a Crowned god. Their role is tied to mortals and an innate ambition for...more. Followers, power, influence etc. Things that were never in her perview as a member of the Bird Trio.
In her insane state she resorted to stealing crowns and followers but her "creator/maker" aspect manifested in the form of mutilating both to make something 'uniquely' her own.
Chemach could have been imitating their behavior as they made a name for themselves. Warring and conflict etc. But without a "creator" to rekindle their numbers they were effectively wiped out.
But her motivation for culling the Crowned gods could be many.
Maybe Chemach was jealous of the more established Crowned gods. Those that had longevity and amassed a large following. She seems like a jealous person, always comparing her artifacts to her brothers' and denigrating them. This could be why she kept killing until only five (six technically w/ Haro) crowned gods remained.
Context
There was a change to the Lore tablets that removed the old faith as the cause of the god purge.
Without clear contexts of the cause of the gods disappearance, to me, there's a lore hole in the history of the setting. I'm not sure if this was intentional on the devs part but...
#cult of the lamb#cotl#my post#cult of the lamb theory#cotl chemach#cult of the Lamb chemach#she lost her marbles and murdered everyone
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A lovely heket getting ready for Mass
#cult of the lamb#cotl#my art#cult of the lamb fanart#my post#cotl fanart#cotl heket#cult of the lamb heket#colt heket#bishop heket
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Imprisoned!Narendra design!
He looks homeless. I wasn't gonna give him a tail but he looks so creature with one lol.
Adopt a stray in your local area...
Story Lore below
My TOWW was beheaded and crucified ( it didn't "kill" him but did give the Bishops enough time to seal his soul and crown away).
In public, his body was displayed as if it weren't one of the gods of the old faith, but a foreign god the bishops had conquered.
But in private the Bishops grieved and buried him in his temple crypt.
Kallamar was the one to strike the "killing" blow. He was the least injured and though he wanted to run, he couldn't let Narinder kill the rest of their siblings. So in a uncharacteristic act of "bravery"( Not really, Narendra was distracted and facing away from him) Kallamar ran Narendra through with his saber and pieced his heart. It would have been a fatal blow it not for Narendra being a death god. But seeing that Narendra was still alive Kallamar panicked and beheaded him for good measure.
It wasn't something Kallamar felt vindicated doing however and the guilt if having killed his brother, even in self defense weighted on him. Because of this, Kallamar didn't attend Narendra's crucifixion or funeral...
#cult of the lamb#my post#cotl#cotl narinder#cult of the lamb fanart#my art#cotl fanart#character design#cotl fanfic
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A very rough draft of my TOWW design...
I want him to look like a "Lich God". You'd never know he was a cat which I don't necessarily like but it is what it is. His ears were fucking up the vibe. I might make his skirt white and tiered like his canon robes (and Aym's). And make the " scarf" red...🤔
The twins clothes are supposed to be detivatives of TOWW's so I might add some of their designs to his. This will either be a pre-imprisonment or post-imprisonment design.
#my post#cotl#cult of the lamb#cotl narinder#my art#cult of the lamb fanart#cotl fanart#character design
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Helob the Wanderer
Barbarian of the Wastes
My personal Helob design...
(It's still a WIP but it's coming along nicely, breakdown of it below)
Helob's Design - Face
My Helob is based on a Wolf Spider. His eye arrangement reflects this. Wolf spiders are visual hunters, like jumping spiders, and have to enlarged primary eyes to scanning for prey. They have great vision, unlike most spiders.
Wolf spiders also have Tapetum lucidum, or eyeshine, that helps them see better in low light. They are nocturnal.
They tend to wander and and don't always build webs to live in, much like canon Helob. He only really uses his web to restrain his prey. As far as hunting, rather than being ambush predator, wolf spiders actually chase down there pray, which I like to think Helob does with those long legs of his.
Helob's Design - Clothing
I noticed that the spider's in silk cradle wrapped themselves in silk, I wanted to incorporate that into Helob's design.
But also arms wraps like athletes and fighters use. I think they do it for protection and support. With Helob it's a mix of maintaining body heat and protection. All those arms means he losses heat easily...
#my post#cotl#cult of the lamb#my art#cult of the lamb fanart#cotl fanart#cotl helob#helob#character design
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Haborym and Bael
WIP Designs for my ver of the Cat twins
Mostly finished but still good enough to share lol
I like character designs that show the viewer an NPCs character class at a glance.
Haborym (Aym)
I made Haborym look more like a magic user with long, flowing robes. Him pretty too lol.
His jewelry is ivory and bone.
Bael (Baal)
Bael looks more like a fighter now with accessories that won't impede his movement or attacks. And gave him Warpaint. It's meant to be intimidating. What's more scary than opponent who looks like they just mauled someone ya know?
His beads are ebony and obsidian.
#cotl#cult of the lamb#my post#my art#cult of the lamb fanart#cotl aym#cotl baal#cat twins#character design
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Work-shopping my Pre-ressurection Sozo design.
(Like forcing myself to actually draw his second pair arms and antenna. He used to have mandibles but after doing some research on male ants, decided he won't need them)
I like him face lol
#my post#cotl#cult of the lamb#cotl sozo#my art#cult of the lamb fanart#cotl fanart#dark almond eyes make me melt...#i need to start working on his wheel chair
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i am not normal about her
#cult of the lamb heket#cotl heket#cult of the lamb#heket#cotl fanart#cotl#a lovely Heket!#if i do say so myself
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Oi. Fuckers. Listen up.
Broaden. Your fucking. Horizons.
Lately, the Tumblr side of the fandom has been lacking attention towards the more obscure things. Plimbo. Midas. Sozo. You know, those lads.
Not to mention: OCs. Think your OC is gonna get attention? Well, apparently, how it works here is it’ll only grow if it’s a NariLamb OC, a lambsona, or something the devs themselves have promoted/responded to.
And the forms of media, too.
Artwork, animations, and comic/“graphic novel” style are not the only kinds of media. Some of us aren’t artists, but we can write. Or, we can make music. Don’t ignore things that aren’t visual. Give them a look. Show your appreciation. Don’t just leave us behind.
Now, I’m not saying that everyone will have the time/patience/attention span/ability to read through the equivalent of a single- or multiple-page-long Google Doc or listen to something original or anything, I’m just saying that artwork/animation/comic-style stuff is not the only kind of creativity out there.
Give other forms attention. Just because it’s not NariLamb or a lambsona or a piece of artwork doesn’t mean it’s shit. Read someone’s fic, appreciate all kinds of OCs, give the other characters attention.
No, I’m not implying that I find those other forms bad. I’m just saying diversity is at a sickening low, and I want that to change.
If any of you come to fucking harass me, don’t bother. I’m allowed to have an opinion, and if you’re going to antagonize me because of it, you’re more than welcome to block me.
#cult of the lamb critical#cult of the lamb#the fandom is heavily hyperfixated on narilamb#(and pictures exclusively)#the fact that most of my cotl posts have less views because it's not narilamb or have a specific type of oc#(or lore and theorycrafting)#and i personally write more than i draw because i have more ability to capture expressions and scenes between characters#(same! i write so much but it rarely gets attention unless some actually reblogs my post /lh)#( i used to post art more frequently but kinda stopped after a while)#(wasn't worth the effort of creating art when noone paid any attention to it)#but yeah it's frustrating when only one thing ever get engagment in a fandom#because you are speaking facts AND the truth here#so rant away#pls#not complain too much#i like the fandom#it's a good space give or take a few bad eggs#but it's had to 'create' for when everyone expects content to be shipping specific or in a visual format...
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Been working on my lamb OC recently!
She sooo close to being be finished! I just know it.🥺
Skirt is almost done!
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WIP: Outfit Idea for Aym
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Cat Gang Designs!
(now in color lol)
Narendra
Former-god
God
The Twins (Haborym & Ba'el)
Pre-ressurection
Post-ressurection
Mama Forneus
#cult of the lamb#cotl#my post#cult of the lamb fanart#my art#cotl narinder#cotl the twins#cotl baal#cotl aym#cotl forneus#cat gang!
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My Pre-ressurection Sozo in his cult-leader regalia
(That Orange ribbon was made from his nuptial garb..)
I wanted to juxtapose that creepy ass mushroom smile with its effect on it's host lol
#cotl#cult of the lamb#my post#cotl sozo#cotl fanart#cult of the lamb sozo#alate!Sozo#he needs mobility aid#because of the mushrooms draining his body of nutrients#pop quiz: can anyone guess what period?#of clothing I dressed Sozo in?
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Eidolons - Mushroom Reliquaries
This "thing" is a living reliquary. It hold the memories of whoever it grew from. But it isn't them, it only thinks it is. The smiley mushrooms cherish those it parasitizes for their sacrifice in its propagation. This is it's method of honoring them...
Eidolons are ginormous mushroom beings created to house the memories of their host. They are ambulatory and will wander around near the location of their birth. Although some may migrate to warmer, more suitable climates if where they reside is not hospitable to them.
They are holy figures to Mushroomo and many of their kind will make pilgrimages to seek their blessing. Even if they are not the same species, foreign Mushroomo will still pay respects to them.
Eidolons are thought to be sentient, and capable of communicating. With fellow mushrooms creatures they use chemical secretions. With non-mushrooms they use specialized spores that allow Eidolons to commnicate telepathically.
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Old Man! Narinder - Body
Wrinkly, bony (cat) man lol
#cotl#my post#cult of the lamb#cotl narinder#cult of the lamb fanart#my art#character design#Bony man still has a primordial pouch
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My Cult of the Lamb Theories
I wanted to consolidate my COTL Worldbuilding theories. When commenting on posts I reference them a lot so why not put them all in one place. I'll update this list as needed.
Most of my theories are about how the world of COTL works and my favorite blorbos. Mainly TOWW, his sons and one-off posts about minor characters like Midas or Sozo. I also do character analysis if there's enough information to do so.
They're free to reference as that is the nature of worldbuilding. All that I ask is that some credit be given if they are used. I do NOT allow the use of my work to be used to train AI though.
(This post is always being updated so keep your eyes peeled folks!)
Theory 1 - Why does only TOWW's head transform in battle?
Theory 2 - Why TOWW becomes a follower after his defeat.
Theory 3 - Haro was a Bishop of the Old Faith.
Theory 4 - The Birth of Aym and Baal was what finally caused the Bishops to turn on Narinder.
Theory 5 - Clauneck was the person who originally foresaw the Lamb prophecy.
Theory 6 - Helob is an ant mimic. It's why he looks so different from other spiders.
Theory 7 - Sozo's followers obeyed the mushroom growing from his head, not him.
Theory 8 - Aym and Baal are Narinder's sons.
Theory 9 - TOWW needed to kill us to leave the Realm Beyond.
Micro Theories/Headcanons
¤The Crowns
The Divine Crowns - Possible IRL Inspiration for the Crowns.
What are the crowns? (ask) - speculation on the nature of the divine crowns.
Color and Divinity - is there a connection?
The Crowns and the Mystic Seller - symbiotic lifeforms?
¤The One Who Waits
Role of Death Gods(ask) - some headcanons on how they interacted with the world...
Narinder, God of Man - why he was imprisoned...
TOWW's size - why is he so big...
TOWW's resource(reblog) - What was TOWW's domain resource?
How are Death Gods made? - speculation on TOWW's origin as a death god
The new morgue building - it kinda looks familiar...
Patron Elder God of Death - protector of his kin...
A Wraith God? - Is TOWW a ghost in his natural state?
One Tomb... - the building housing the gate might not be a temple....
Narinder's Veil - what does it mean to him and his former followers....
Wielding death... - what is it to kill?
¤The Bishops
Where the Bishops and Narinder fought(reblog) - the statue outside the temple ground looks interesting.
Messy Bishops - they look unkept....
¤NPCS
IRL Bishop animal counterparts - What creatures could the bishops be inspired from...?
The Binding Ritual (reblog)- what was the kindling for the Sacrement?
Midas's Robes - They look like knockoff Bishop robes.
Midas and the Gods of Gold (request) - Who is Midas and his patron gods?
Ratoo's lover - who were they...
The Fox - A death god in the making...?
The Mystic Seller - an enigma from the stars...
¤The World Of COTL
Death In COTL (blood moon festival update) - Where do all those souls for weapons and curses come from?
Demons in COTL - my theory on what they are and how they are created...
Orcus the Demon - why is it's design everywhere.
Camellias - Why are Camellia's so important in COTL.
Cursed hearts - What is it to be cursed..
¤The Gods
Where is the Realm Beyond? - where does it exist in the world?
What are Gods in COTL - My Headcanons on the nature of gods (Relics of the old faith spoilers)
Who were the First Gods(ask)- my headcanons on the First Gods and their downfall.
The Remains of an Old God. - a corpse in plain view...
Character Analysis
BAAL, THE FIRST SON
Aym(WIP)...
The One Who Waits(WIP)....
Sozo's Corner
Alate!Sozo - my Sozo focused AU
Cause I love him your honor.
Theories
What really happened to Sozo?
Official Unused Sozo art
Sozo's interesting speech pattern.
Sozo, a chosen sacrifice?
Sozo, Patient Zero? - was Sozo being used to spread Menticide mushrooms?
COTL Ant, Bees, And Wasp sizes
Sozo's Statue - what did it mean to him?
And chance encounter - Sozo appears during a crusade...
#cult of the lamb#cult of the lamb theory#my post#cotl#cotl worldbuilding#cult of the lamb worldbuilding#replogging for visibility#lol
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