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ATTENTION! before you favorite this or comment on this I'd very much love if you read the description, I poured my heart into writting it and it means alot to me. I will be so greatfull if you read it.Well some of you know that Rainshadow has changed a bit, she has gained wings. Yes I know she already had them but now she has them all the time (I already updated my ref, for more info about the changed Rain look on there). Besides the wings nothing has changed.
I've never really introduced Rainshadow, no one really knows about her that much. I mean yes she's my fursona but I don't think 'fursona' cuts it. She represents me but more importantly she's my angel. She's more then a character I made up cause I wanted to fit in. She's real to me and every marking means something special.
Rainshadow cannot be 'played' with or 'owned' she can't be 'stolen' or 'collared' (hense why I hardly draw her collar anymore). She is pure and beautiful and loves everyone. She keeps the peace and looks over the earth. Her star polaris (north star) guids weary travelers home, she is an angel.
I would like to take the time now to talk about her markings and what they mean...please continue reading
Being a wolf As all of you know Rainshadow is a wolf despite her foxish appearence. Why is she a wolf? simple. I DID NOT MAKE HER A WOLF TO FIT IN! I made her a wolf because it's what my soul is(in my eyes Rainshadow is my soul), I have a soul of a wolf and many people say that about me. I'm loving and loyal, protective and shy, I am missunderstood and I have my bad days but I'm always there for my friends and loved ones.
Being a Celestial spirit Not alot of people really know what a Celestial Wolfen, or Celestial Spirit is. A Celestial Spirit is something that I made up but at the same time believe it to some what be true. Celestial Spirits are animal like angels that rule the stars and planets and celestial landscape. Each spirit is given a pair of wings (The wings of Ikea Seki) and a star to guardian over once they finish their training (they are trained from birth) Rainshadow is a Celestial Spirit (in her case a wolf hense the title Celestial Wolfen). I've always been facinated and awed by space and astronomy, even when I was but a todler I'd go out with my dad and star gaze. My whole life I've been studying and researching astronomy and thus the Celestial Spirits were created.
Silver fur Why does Rainshadow have silver fur? because for my silver is a beautiful but shunned color. Most people think of silver as a prettied up version of gray. Sure silver objects are shiney and pretty but no one really stops and stares at a silver applience and says "it's beautiful, what a nice color." Rainshadow and me are alot like that, we are loved but no one thinks anything special about us.
Purple markings Purple is my favorite color but I put purple on Rainshadow because of that reason and one other. Purple is a beautiful color that sticks out. Rainshadow can be odd at times and if you know me in real life then you know that I do stick out from the crowd because I a goofy.
Black markings and stars The black markings respresent night in which I feel a strange comfort and freedom in. As does Rainshadow. The star markings are to remind everyone of her heritage.
Gray markings The gray markings are there for the same reason the silver fur is there. Cept the gray balances it out and say "Hey look I'm pretty too!" because everyone ignore gray.
Muzzle marking This is probably Rainshadow's most important valuable marking. Her muzzle marking has been on her since the begining and everyone just thinks it's a stripe WELL IT'S NOT. The muzzle marking is actually called the Marking of Exile. Rainshadow's mother Nova is a Celestial Wolfen too but in the Celestial Haven only the king and Queen are allowed to have babies. Nova met a Celestial Wolf named Kanga and fell in love, she ended up getitng pregnant and thus was thrown down to earth (shooting stars). Nova was granted the Marking of Exile because she was exiled and thus Rainshadow was born with it to. I have often considered getting rid of this marking but I never have the heart to. Rainshadow is an angel and she is beautiful and gracefull but the marking reminds everyone that no one is perfect and there is hope for everyone.
The long tail Everyone always forgets that Rainshadow has a LOOONNNGGGG FLUFFY TAIL. Her tail is ment to represent that of a commet's tail. Why? Because when you look at a commet the first thing you see is the beautiful tail as it zips through the sky. All Celestial Spirits posess the trait of long tails because in my mind commets are Celestial Spirits whom fly through the sky.
The wings Last but not least I'd LOVE to talk about Rainshadow's wings. Wings are popular in characters but Rainshadow's wings have meaning. Wings allow one to fly, go wherever they want, as high as they want, there are no boundries with wings. Rainshadow has wings because not only is she a Celestial Goddess but she shows everyone that there is no boundry. She shows them that she is an angel, she's pure. Her wings can change color and shape and even transparent or not (The wings shown here are my wings in Furcadia) but they are always angel wings and she always has them. It's my dream to fly and I hope some day when I reach heaven's gates that I will at last be free.
Thank you to all who took time for me and read this, I thank you all so much it really means alot.
Rainshadow and art (c) =CelestialWolfen Alyssa Stapleton, me always and forever, if you take her I WILL find you and you WILL be in trouble.
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Comments: 187
Stellalunar66 In reply to Stellalunar66 [2012-12-03 22:13:08 +0000 UTC]
plus i love the wings
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ZimAndDibAreCuties [2012-05-06 20:30:48 +0000 UTC]
I read your description and at one part it said no one ever looks at the color silver and thinks it's absolutely beautiful. Well guess what, one of my favorite color's are silver. i think silver is better that gold. I love the picture overall. I's amazing!
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i-like-sporks [2009-07-23 17:24:29 +0000 UTC]
Great drawing! ^_^
It's really nice how you put so much thought into her markings. No one ever does that, and as a lot of people said, they just throw together a cool looking character and call it their fursona. Great job!
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Rosie96 [2009-02-14 16:08:45 +0000 UTC]
You may have already gotten a small speech similar to mine, but I'm going to say it anyways.
When I saw this picture I was shocked with how beautiful it was and then when I read the description and meanings of your character I couldn't help but think of how much of your heart was put into this. I can tell that this really means a lot to you and I think that more people should do this. I took my fursona for granted and just made one. I didn't even think of how important Daihal is to me. But reading over what you have said about Rain, it reminded me of myself and how I now think of Daihal. You are an inspiration to me and I hope I can say such beautiful things about my fursona.
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Linta1 [2007-11-18 07:36:34 +0000 UTC]
i totally understand you.. my fursona is also much more than a simple roleplaycharacter.. ya know?
i like the pic and i read evereything
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Kellalizard [2007-09-30 18:40:47 +0000 UTC]
I read straight to the end and its good how your "fursona" means more than just a "fursona". Its brilliant. It made me think that everything has a purpose.
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Whispered-Time [2007-08-24 04:27:11 +0000 UTC]
Umm..Wow..I'm like you..I did that, I just..made two wolves instead of one, because while one represents me, the other IS me..I just don't have a scanner and my digital camera cord is lost thanks to my mom..Yeah..I know why you put a lot of effort into this character, because I do exactly that. I'd love to talk to you about her sometime and I'll try(TRY) to get some description that you can understand for the two I love that much. Flame, he represents me, and Fiske, she IS me, for "Fiske" means "fish" in Middle English, and all of my friends call me that..
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CelestialWolfen In reply to Whispered-Time [2007-08-24 22:19:10 +0000 UTC]
Hah, Rain isn't my fursona, that's Larka. Rainshadow is my muse/spirit guide.
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Whispered-Time In reply to CelestialWolfen [2007-08-25 02:07:42 +0000 UTC]
She's still all like you and stuff..I have two of those, as I said..But..umm..can we AIM or something..?It's easier..
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CelestialWolfen In reply to Whispered-Time [2007-08-25 04:01:24 +0000 UTC]
Yeah sure. It's:
I crazy good I
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xXn0tXthisXtim3Xx [2007-06-19 05:42:22 +0000 UTC]
..wow...you really put a lot into her...that is amazing...and youve actually inspired me...to work on my own fursona and really put meaning into it, instead of just trying to make her like me...
definately going to check out your gallery now^.^
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Teishou [2007-06-17 18:12:17 +0000 UTC]
..Wow. This is LATE, after reading some of the comments posted....
this is truly inspiring. I took the time to read what each marking, when each part of her represents to you.
I have 32 characters, probably more coming, but I never...thought of them that way. o_o I gave them all separate personalities...drew them with those personalities (I didn't add these to dA) and left it as that. You took a huge leap farther in getting in touch with what you created. I admire that. <3 I believe I should try this with Ekitai... my main character that represents me on furcadia.. :3 Maybe I'll meet you on furc sometime. You play, yes?
See you then, hopefully.
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CelestialWolfen In reply to Teishou [2007-06-17 18:34:07 +0000 UTC]
Yes I play, I have 3 main alts, Larka Novaine, Aithne, and Rainshadow McCellan
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Teishou In reply to CelestialWolfen [2007-06-17 23:14:50 +0000 UTC]
Ooh. Sweet. I like the name Aithne. :3
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CelestialWolfen In reply to Teishou [2007-06-17 18:34:07 +0000 UTC]
Yes I play, I have 3 main alts, Larka Novaine, Aithne, and Rainshadow McCellan
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angel20012 [2007-06-08 01:20:46 +0000 UTC]
...I'm crying... its inspiring and awesome... I LOVE how you actually describe everything. I wish I could draw. then Id draw my fursona. I love silver!! Its my Favorite color. It was a long time ago too. My friends think exaticaly what you said. I also love blue. Stunning artwork!
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Wolfshowl152 [2007-05-29 05:10:12 +0000 UTC]
Beautiful. Very Beautiful. I read the whole thing.
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CelestialWolfen In reply to Dexhiemer [2007-05-23 01:05:54 +0000 UTC]
Just asking because I've had a lot of problems with people stealing this picture lately and it means so much to me.
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Dexhiemer In reply to CelestialWolfen [2007-05-23 15:11:56 +0000 UTC]
Huuum ...
You really makes pretty pictures ! I am certain that you makes
them with much love!
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SusantheMartian [2007-04-20 02:59:29 +0000 UTC]
i read the whole thing and i seriously dont think ive ever saw another person who put so much heart and meaning into their fursona. I personally am just discovering my Chloe and dont quite have so much detail beyond what she looks like. I'd love to put something together like this for her, but i know in the end i will read it and if i didnt know any better, i would think its someone describing me. hopefully, in time, i will understand her more and know her as much as you know your Rainshadow.
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Inuyashacatlover [2007-04-07 23:33:44 +0000 UTC]
I love your picture! I also play furcadia too, my Character is Inuyashacatlover! I have triwings! I can't believe there's someone out there like me! I've always believed in things that other people think are absurd..... like when I die, I'll be reborn, and maybe I'll be reborn in a different dimension, and have wings! People don't like me much, but I have the most perfect friend named Kelly. We are almost exactly the same, her house number is mine backwards. I can tell you poured your heart and soul into the comments..... when I read it, I felt all.... erm fuzzy inside? I don't know.... I think I'll start watching you for more pics!
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CelestialWolfen In reply to Talastar [2007-03-31 17:50:31 +0000 UTC]
Sorry no. I don't let people use my copyrighted characters and art, especially Rainshadow. Thanks for asking though.
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HikariRavenfeather05 [2007-01-16 02:03:57 +0000 UTC]
Beautiful and stunning. Really. n_n Great job.
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Vixie-Bee [2007-01-08 06:30:40 +0000 UTC]
This entire thing is beautiful. I adore how you actually took the time to put real thought into your character. I don't think it's only fursonas that generally lack meaning, but also personas, or any other symbol that represent an artist.
Having a character just for fun is great, too, but seeing all the hard work and love you put into this character really makes me glad I checked your gallery.
^w^
You and Rainshadow keep dancing. I'm glad to have discovered you.
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xlKeshialx [2007-01-02 05:25:26 +0000 UTC]
I love this one <3 But i wanted to make a Banner. And i wanted to use this Fox. Im already working on the Banner, and if you dont want me too, Just e-mail me at DamagedHeart0x@aim.com saying delete the Banner and i will <3 Thankies once agian
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Fienari [2006-12-29 01:39:11 +0000 UTC]
Oh my gosh...
This is amazing. The art is beautiful, one of my all-time favorites, and the description is really moving, it really makes me feel inspired. It is easy to see you put all of yourself into this. I love it.
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yesac100 [2006-12-26 22:21:33 +0000 UTC]
awesome, and i must say you did especially well on the wings
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Pehnguinz [2006-12-25 18:21:34 +0000 UTC]
The coloring's so awesome! I love the pose and the sparklies
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Sou-Viet [2006-12-22 05:43:05 +0000 UTC]
That's so pretty. o.o
Really well thought out, too~!
It's nice to see people with fursonas that weren't made because one wanted to fit in. x3
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jackandsallylovur [2006-11-22 18:38:25 +0000 UTC]
wow this is such a beautiful piece!! if you dont read the description than its just a regular picture but if you DO read the description than its a whole different story!! its so beautiful and meaningful and everyword that is like that!!! i love this and i think someone is getting giftart!! lol i may not have it in for some time but i will deffinitaly do one!! k??
LOVE YOU!!!
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CelestialWolfen In reply to jackandsallylovur [2006-11-22 19:04:59 +0000 UTC]
Awwww can't wait to see it ^^
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JaggedHound [2006-11-21 21:50:10 +0000 UTC]
This is really very beautiful. She looks happy just flying with the clouds. And the decription is full of amazing heartfelt emotion. It really is just stunning.
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