UMAE 2023 - Mercurius II
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Originally drawn on: 5/25/2023
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- - 6 Iterations back? - -
Every universe goes through cycles of expansion and contraction. These are referred to as "big bang cycles." Going further, higher dimensionals also refer to these as iterations. One might think that once an iteration ends, that is it... that is foolish, close minded, third dimensional thinking. Entities can easily escape their iteration if they were to go into a realm like Hell, Purgatory, or the Unlight. Some examples of such individuals are Aoife Crawford and Ignatius Daren Ford. Aoife is the oldest we know of... that we know of. One entity has persisted since 6 iterations prior to this big bang cycle.
Mercurius II is the son of Mercurius, or that is how third dimensionals interpret it. During his time, that version of Earth was focused heavily on Alchemy. Interestingly the next iteration would focus heavily on Necromancy, but that is beside the point. Mercurius sought to become god... and he would do that by using the power of God to refine himself into a perfect entity. This led to a conflict with a group of Alchemists who were out to stop him. This group was led by Hermes Trismegistus (of the time) and opposed such a great heresy. During this conflict, an entity of raw Prima Materia would manifest with the intent of assisting Mercurius. This entity would call himself Mercurius II.
Mercurius would be stopped by the Alchemists. Before he could return to the Prima Materia, someone stepped in. In a great void, an entity of fire and metal would begin refining the failed usurper. This entity was Adonai, the emanation of God. Adonai had taken pity on this emanation of the Prima Materia and wanted to give him a second chance. This resulted in the creation of Ianoda, the shadow and wrath of God. What happened to Mercurius II though? He was sealed away in a Philosopher's Stone and imprisoned in the Unlight by Hermes Trismegistus. And so the chaotic entity sat for the rest of time...
- - Current day - -
Normally a pitch black Philosopher's Stone would sit in the Unlight, whispering into the ears for anyone who would listen. Mercurius II was trying to get people to release him to no avail. Then Rebis and Baphomet happened. The two felt that he deserved a second chance, much like what Ianoda had been given so long ago. Hermes and Ianoda promptly sensed this and rushed to the Unlight... the blackened stone was long gone. Hermes' chief concern was Dorn Von Hohenheim, his student who had unwittingly become friends with Mercurius II. If Dorn had not persisted to the current iteration, this would not be a problem... but he did.
Mercurius II received a lot of shock when he had learned how long it had been. For a while he just caused chaos on Earth. He had no direction or ambition since his father had lost and given up. The ruckus of this entity spurned a legend about a black Philosopher's Stone that could grant unlimited power and immortality, leading it to be sought out by those of ill intent and fowl disposition. After a series of encounters with the vile Death Knell coven, he realized what he wanted to do: He wanted to reunite with Dorn. Surely they could be friends for real now, right?
Just who is Dorn Von Hohenheim currently? Well let us just say he is a lot closer than you think.
- - Just what is Mercurius II? - -
The entity in question is a one dimensional manifestation of Prima Materia. He is quite powerful, but not as strong as the famed Sir Odo, Knight of the Unlight. Impossible to destroy, Mercurius II would be a threat to all life in the universe if he was still aligned with his father's old ambitions. Fortunately the Philosopher's Stone embedded in his chest seems to be keeping him in line. He can turn his body into anything he needs, with the only limit being his imagination and creativity. He is also capable of holding things within him, either to imprison them or absorb them. Interestingly attacking the stone forces him back into the Unlight. This appears to be one of many failsafe's in case he gets too out of control.
Personality-wise, he is a stinker and wise-guy. He also uses his wit often, making playful jabs and quips. Perhaps this stems from an inferiority he cannot escape, given that he is raw Prima Materia. Despite this, he is capable of being nice and friendly. In fact, he really wants to make friends. He is deathly afraid of being alone. and lastly, something that bothers him is his existence. Why does he exist? Why did he come into existence? He had a lot of time to think about that while sealed away and he still does not have an answer.
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I'll keep this short. Mercurius II, can you tell I am really getting into Alchemy? I wanted to have some fun with this when I was drawing it. I wanted to do more than just another character profile. Yes, I had fun with the background again. In case you are wondering, this guy will be important in UMAE, just not in the prequel sagas.
This was another annoying drawing to figure out the shading on given he's pitch black... I hope Mercurius II sticks out well enough. The background I tried is definitely something to experiment with in the future. I don't want the background taking forever... but I feel I can do more with them... conundrums.
Originally drawn on: 5/25/2023
- - - - -
- - 6 Iterations back? - -
Every universe goes through cycles of expansion and contraction. These are referred to as "big bang cycles." Going further, higher dimensionals also refer to these as iterations. One might think that once an iteration ends, that is it... that is foolish, close minded, third dimensional thinking. Entities can easily escape their iteration if they were to go into a realm like Hell, Purgatory, or the Unlight. Some examples of such individuals are Aoife Crawford and Ignatius Daren Ford. Aoife is the oldest we know of... that we know of. One entity has persisted since 6 iterations prior to this big bang cycle.
Mercurius II is the son of Mercurius, or that is how third dimensionals interpret it. During his time, that version of Earth was focused heavily on Alchemy. Interestingly the next iteration would focus heavily on Necromancy, but that is beside the point. Mercurius sought to become god... and he would do that by using the power of God to refine himself into a perfect entity. This led to a conflict with a group of Alchemists who were out to stop him. This group was led by Hermes Trismegistus (of the time) and opposed such a great heresy. During this conflict, an entity of raw Prima Materia would manifest with the intent of assisting Mercurius. This entity would call himself Mercurius II.
Mercurius would be stopped by the Alchemists. Before he could return to the Prima Materia, someone stepped in. In a great void, an entity of fire and metal would begin refining the failed usurper. This entity was Adonai, the emanation of God. Adonai had taken pity on this emanation of the Prima Materia and wanted to give him a second chance. This resulted in the creation of Ianoda, the shadow and wrath of God. What happened to Mercurius II though? He was sealed away in a Philosopher's Stone and imprisoned in the Unlight by Hermes Trismegistus. And so the chaotic entity sat for the rest of time...
- - Current day - -
Normally a pitch black Philosopher's Stone would sit in the Unlight, whispering into the ears for anyone who would listen. Mercurius II was trying to get people to release him to no avail. Then Rebis and Baphomet happened. The two felt that he deserved a second chance, much like what Ianoda had been given so long ago. Hermes and Ianoda promptly sensed this and rushed to the Unlight... the blackened stone was long gone. Hermes' chief concern was Dorn Von Hohenheim, his student who had unwittingly become friends with Mercurius II. If Dorn had not persisted to the current iteration, this would not be a problem... but he did.
Mercurius II received a lot of shock when he had learned how long it had been. For a while he just caused chaos on Earth. He had no direction or ambition since his father had lost and given up. The ruckus of this entity spurned a legend about a black Philosopher's Stone that could grant unlimited power and immortality, leading it to be sought out by those of ill intent and fowl disposition. After a series of encounters with the vile Death Knell coven, he realized what he wanted to do: He wanted to reunite with Dorn. Surely they could be friends for real now, right?
Just who is Dorn Von Hohenheim currently? Well let us just say he is a lot closer than you think.
- - Just what is Mercurius II? - -
The entity in question is a one dimensional manifestation of Prima Materia. He is quite powerful, but not as strong as the famed Sir Odo, Knight of the Unlight. Impossible to destroy, Mercurius II would be a threat to all life in the universe if he was still aligned with his father's old ambitions. Fortunately the Philosopher's Stone embedded in his chest seems to be keeping him in line. He can turn his body into anything he needs, with the only limit being his imagination and creativity. He is also capable of holding things within him, either to imprison them or absorb them. Interestingly attacking the stone forces him back into the Unlight. This appears to be one of many failsafe's in case he gets too out of control.
Personality-wise, he is a stinker and wise-guy. He also uses his wit often, making playful jabs and quips. Perhaps this stems from an inferiority he cannot escape, given that he is raw Prima Materia. Despite this, he is capable of being nice and friendly. In fact, he really wants to make friends. He is deathly afraid of being alone. and lastly, something that bothers him is his existence. Why does he exist? Why did he come into existence? He had a lot of time to think about that while sealed away and he still does not have an answer.
- - - - -
I'll keep this short. Mercurius II, can you tell I am really getting into Alchemy? I wanted to have some fun with this when I was drawing it. I wanted to do more than just another character profile. Yes, I had fun with the background again. In case you are wondering, this guy will be important in UMAE, just not in the prequel sagas.
This was another annoying drawing to figure out the shading on given he's pitch black... I hope Mercurius II sticks out well enough. The background I tried is definitely something to experiment with in the future. I don't want the background taking forever... but I feel I can do more with them... conundrums.
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