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Description 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

CplSmithers [2006-08-21 23:20:13 +0000 UTC]

Wow...that is one powerful description. I've never really looked at Rainshadow that way before, but you really gave things a meaning that is often overlooked.

Beautiful.

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WilliamRichard In reply to ??? [2006-08-21 20:02:08 +0000 UTC]

Hmm, you really put a lot of thought and meaning into this, didn't you? Ahh.... oddly enough I can't think of much to say about that part. It's neat how every distinct part of the character has a meaning for you. I envy that kind of connection, as it's something I've never really thought about myself... though when I think about it every part of mine does have some meaning, but not quite in the same way.

As far as the actual drawing is concerned, that looks really awesome. It's drawn incredibley well. And has... this feels kind of weird for me to say for some reason. But, its has a sort of 'free' feeling. And very happy... the use of pose, expression and colour gives it the joyous feeling. Great work on every part of it. <^^>

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CelestialWolfen In reply to WilliamRichard [2006-08-21 21:56:32 +0000 UTC]

Yeah it took me like an hour to write the description and all day to get the drawing right, but when I created Rainshadow her markings and meanings jsut kinda flew out of me like it was meant to be ya know? thanks so much for the comment it really makes me happy to see people enjoy this piece ^^

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PsyRad [2006-08-21 05:45:21 +0000 UTC]

That is awesome, and I think its a true artists traits of character to not only create a character on paper that someone can see, but share their soul with it as if it were a living being. I've watched how Rainshadow has grown through your work, and now understanding everything a bit more about it is awesome,

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CelestialWolfen In reply to PsyRad [2006-08-21 06:01:20 +0000 UTC]

Yeah it is amazing, thank you <333

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PsyRad In reply to CelestialWolfen [2006-08-21 09:03:00 +0000 UTC]

^_^ no prob

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deepgreeneden [2006-08-21 05:41:29 +0000 UTC]

So pretty! I LOVE her wings (I like anything with wings, really ^^), and her fluffy tail. I enjoyed reading about her symbolism, too. You put a lot of soul into Rain's character, and it's really admirable. (It reminds me of how much I put into my characters. ^^)

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CelestialWolfen In reply to deepgreeneden [2006-08-21 06:04:44 +0000 UTC]

Aww thank you, I love characters with wings too! and it's cool to know you put alot of thought into your characters as well ^^

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Snickawolfgal In reply to ??? [2006-08-21 03:49:49 +0000 UTC]

pretty. i love the wings. great job

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TheBealeCiphers [2006-08-21 03:42:23 +0000 UTC]

dang, that was pretty, as well as the picture. I like how your fursona has such a big meaning, it makes me kinda wanna go back and rethink my fursonas, I feel bad I just drew up something and called them fursonas just because everyone else had one, now. =/ and now that she has the wings, I should redraw my contest entry... well not only was it bad, but the wings might make me happier about my drawing, I love drawing wings, tho. This was fun to read, I love Rainshadow more then before now. <3 sorry for a late comment and the such tho... I often forget to look through deviations... T_T

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CelestialWolfen In reply to TheBealeCiphers [2006-08-21 03:49:07 +0000 UTC]

*laughs softly* I jsut put this picture up yesterday so don't worry ^^ and you don't have to redraw it! DX, thanks so much for reading <333

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TheBealeCiphers In reply to CelestialWolfen [2006-08-21 03:53:09 +0000 UTC]

oh ok, that's good o_o I've missed people's important journals by two days sometimes so I feel bad T_T
and of course I need to redraw it, it's so bad and I have a better idea anyways T_T
you're welcome, it was fun actually <3

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anime-erin [2006-08-21 02:52:18 +0000 UTC]

Jeez, art wise... this is your best piece I've seen. The colors, the background, the FEEL of it, the intangibles, WONDEFUL. Just a beautiful in every way of the word and I can truly tell you poured your soul into the picture.

Word wise.. that description is so nice. I was thinking about my 'sona and I realized she does have markings that make sense, although I neevr realized it until now! I couldn't give her a story though, because she is me so she has my story.

But the care and love I see here, so beautiful, Rain and that's the only word I can use. It's just so beautiful because of your love.

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CelestialWolfen In reply to anime-erin [2006-08-21 03:03:17 +0000 UTC]

Awww, thank you so much <33333

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Air-Wave In reply to ??? [2006-08-21 01:39:13 +0000 UTC]

Ooo so purdy! This is beautiful!

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PurpleMilkPurpleCows In reply to ??? [2006-08-21 00:16:52 +0000 UTC]

wow, that's really deep. i think its one of the most beautiful explanations ive heard on someone's fursona. and lovely picture too. why is it titled come what may? it reminds me of the song. anyway, lovely picture, lovely description

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CelestialWolfen In reply to PurpleMilkPurpleCows [2006-08-21 00:48:00 +0000 UTC]

Yeah I was listening to the song and it reminded me of the picture and so yeah X3

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PurpleMilkPurpleCows In reply to CelestialWolfen [2006-08-21 00:54:40 +0000 UTC]

oh cool!

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PhaseXero [2006-08-20 23:54:39 +0000 UTC]

Im with ~Whisper-of-Shadows entirely. It really just beautiful that you and Rain are so connected... Everyone else has said what I didmt get a chnace to XD
You're going to start a trend of people doing these fursona descriptions We can only hope that others put as much heart into it as you...
~

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CelestialWolfen In reply to PhaseXero [2006-08-21 00:48:25 +0000 UTC]

Lol, I'm so happy that everyone is doing them!

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FallingStar88 In reply to ??? [2006-08-20 20:49:15 +0000 UTC]

Really nice, it's actually the first time that I saw all the markings explanation for a character, it's really kewl plus everyting seems to fit so well together.
Verry good job on it.

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yoru-rose In reply to ??? [2006-08-20 20:42:45 +0000 UTC]

I like how you changed her wingies & how you gave her a long description
:3
& i agree I love silver more than normal things I where no gold
EVER!!!
some bronze acconashanly But usally silver

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bunnyslippersx In reply to ??? [2006-08-20 20:30:49 +0000 UTC]

.. didn't mean to post it twice..

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bunnyslippersx [2006-08-20 20:30:20 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful, and def. fave.

I have actually thought about how my two fursonas relate to me, but have never given the thought, or taken the time, to document it such as you have.

I think I should do this for Heart, and maybe even Varali, who I barely ever draw.

And its weird, because one of my newer characters on Furcadia, who I've been working on a story for, has the marking over her muzzle as Rainshadow does. But I didnt.. put any meaning behind it, its just that she has a few random stripes. And in the story I am wrinting, she is exiled from her packland. Coincidence?

I don't often take the time to comment on your work, but I do check each and everyon one. You're one of my favorites, and your story is wonderful. Keep up the good work, my fellow Alyssa Maybe we could RP on furcadia some time, if I see you. Or you could check out my dream if you're in the mood.

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CelestialWolfen In reply to bunnyslippersx [2006-08-20 21:13:03 +0000 UTC]

Aww thank you for the beautiful comment, it really made me happy, and i'd love to rp on furcadia, jsut whisper Rainshadow McCellan sometimes (I'm always online XD)

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bunnyslippersx In reply to ??? [2006-08-20 20:29:34 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful, and def. fave.

I have actually thought about how my two fursonas relate to me, but have never given the thought, or taken the time, to document it such as you have.

I think I should do this for Heart, and maybe even Varali, who I barely ever draw.

And its weird, because one of my newer characters on Furcadia, who I've been working on a story for, has the marking over her muzzle as Rainshadow does. But I didnt.. put any meaning behind it, its just that she has a few random stripes. And in the story I am wrinting, she is exiled from her packland. Coincidence?

I don't often take the time to comment on your work, but I do check each and everyon one. You're one of my favorites, and your story is wonderful. Keep up the good work, my fellow Alyssa Maybe we could RP on furcadia some time, if I see you. Or you could check out my dream if you're in the mood.

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catlinq [2006-08-20 19:39:47 +0000 UTC]

You know I partly faved that because of the awe-inspiring description. That is not a fursona I am looking at, or an angel, it is YOU. 100% YOU.
You have taken the idea of a fursona and just made it into a colourful mass of brilliant ideas and imaginative symbolisms.

You would make a great author.

AND you've just given me THE biggest case of deja-vu ever with this picture. I had a dream about it last night... O.o

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CelestialWolfen In reply to catlinq [2006-08-20 20:19:24 +0000 UTC]

Lol aww thank you ^^ I actually am writting a book.

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Whisper-of-Shadows In reply to ??? [2006-08-20 19:11:30 +0000 UTC]

*shakes maw* Rain, you've left me speachless once again. Your spirituality just flows from this piece, and it's quite obvious that you created the picture with ease. The description is marvelous too, I never knew how much depth there was to Rain. Somehow though, I imagine the description only scratches the tip of the iceberge. There's no way you could possibly make any of us know every facet of Rainshadow.

Wonderful picture, and excellent colouring, I love it.

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CelestialWolfen In reply to Whisper-of-Shadows [2006-08-20 19:18:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Checke and you're right there is so much about Rainshadow that I cna't possibly get it all out. I'm so glad that you feel this way it really makes me happy and smile <3333 *hugs tight*

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Whisper-of-Shadows In reply to CelestialWolfen [2006-08-21 15:00:09 +0000 UTC]

*hugs back* You know it hun! *licks and nuzzles* Most people don't have the depth that Rainshadow has, so essentially, even thought they're "characters" they're hollow and don't have a foundation to them... So it's nice to see that there's someone else who has a real, full bodied fursonification/character.

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moonstar22 In reply to ??? [2006-08-20 18:17:36 +0000 UTC]

Thats so cool an dazzling great work!

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Emaira [2006-08-20 16:35:09 +0000 UTC]

Wow, she's so pretty and you alot of meaning into every part of her, that must have taken alot of time :3 I wish I could think like that >.<

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CelestialWolfen In reply to Emaira [2006-08-20 16:44:43 +0000 UTC]

No not that long, my heart just flowed into her

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Emaira In reply to CelestialWolfen [2006-08-20 16:48:38 +0000 UTC]

Ah, well still, you thought of it pretty throughly

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1425364758 [2006-08-20 16:29:23 +0000 UTC]

That's really nice that you put all that though into your fursona. Especially since most people don't. "MY FURSONA IS A WOLF BCUZ WOLVES R KOOL... AND IT HAS GLOWSTIXS BCUZ GLoWSTIKZ R KOOL 2 LOLZ!!!!!1"

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CelestialWolfen In reply to 1425364758 [2006-08-20 16:45:39 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, thank you so much, it really means alot

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BellaPanther [2006-08-20 15:42:20 +0000 UTC]

Well I know how much Rainshadow means to you ^^ I saw this on TNT and I was amazed. Your wings are just so beautiful.

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CelestialWolfen In reply to BellaPanther [2006-08-20 16:45:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ^^

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McJazzy [2006-08-20 14:57:54 +0000 UTC]

I love this so very much... It almost reminds me of my moon panther charecter. I have always had this thought of wanting to change how she looks and stuff, but relizing how spesial she it to me, I just cant do it. Her markings almost have simaler meanings as Rain and I think thats kind of kool... ^^

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CelestialWolfen In reply to McJazzy [2006-08-20 16:51:50 +0000 UTC]

That is cool, thank so much it's so cool that you can relate

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McJazzy In reply to CelestialWolfen [2006-08-20 23:33:27 +0000 UTC]

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oneandonlyfoxy [2006-08-20 14:53:47 +0000 UTC]

Stunning picture.
Your description made me think of how meaningful my fursona is to me. I know tht she is and I wouldn't be the same without her. It's making me want to put more thought into this and think why and what everything about her means to me.

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CelestialWolfen In reply to oneandonlyfoxy [2006-08-20 16:54:09 +0000 UTC]

It's nice to know that people think that way about their fursonas thank you so much for reading

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Arsaniit-Wolf [2006-08-20 14:32:54 +0000 UTC]

wow...That was a beautiful description! And a loooooong flooooofy tail! xD.

Yeah...I think rain's really cool. Her markings...and it's amazing that they all have meanings to them. Each color, each design...everything.....

By the way, that picture is gorgeous!

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CelestialWolfen In reply to Arsaniit-Wolf [2006-08-20 16:54:36 +0000 UTC]

Aww thank you so much! ^^

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Fenires [2006-08-20 14:25:45 +0000 UTC]

Holy potato fish!

That's amazing! *0*

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zekamori In reply to ??? [2006-08-20 13:49:18 +0000 UTC]

0_______________0 WOW!! That is so frickin amazing!! I love the coloring, I also love the design and all the details!! Man.. wish my fursona was that. XDD

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CelestialWolfen In reply to zekamori [2006-08-20 16:55:01 +0000 UTC]

Awwww, thank you

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zekamori In reply to CelestialWolfen [2006-08-20 22:49:11 +0000 UTC]

I know for sure your WAY better then drawing Wings/poses then me, XDD

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