Titan World : Visual Characterization Guide

Book One: Reemergence
Angore: Angore is a heavy, lumbering brute that moves with the same swinging gait of a monitor lizard, though his broad footsteps always terminate directly beneath him rather than to his sides. Most of his girth is focused downwards, making him seem very rigid and pillar like in stance despite being a mainly horizontal monster. Moves with great hunger and determination.  

Quetzar : Quetzar moves like a living band of silk- constantly flowing and bending. Because he is airborne due to the heat riding off his scales rather than the actual beating of his wings, his body twists and coils energetically even when he is stationary or moving slowly. Coils seem to naturally favor looped shapes. Wingbeats are huge and wild to contrast the elegant swirl of his body. Eyes are very emotive and possess strong luminescence. Glow is very internalized though- never leaves the eye itself. Light seems to come from behind the eyes instead of from the actual eyes, like a candle behind a translucent film or sheet. Mane and tail plume are very plush and bounce airily as he flies.

Kedos Croder : On the large scale, Kedos moves like a bear. Heavy, jerky motions that convey power beyond grace. On the small scale- fingers and facial movements- very slow and deliberate like a crocodile or snake. Moves with distinct purpose and threat. His brows never just move up, but swell up as if on the top of an ocean wave. Does not just sneer, but peels his lips back while his teeth and gums- detached from his lips and able to hyperextend like a shark's- slide forward. Mouth slithers like a snake in long, flowing, curving motions that are never completely separate from each other. Milky eyes seem to bulge when the dragon is unhappy or excited, making them stand out more against his dark hide.

Grinnin : Does not move very differently than his regular sized kin, though there is obvious thought and decision behind his movements that showcases his higher intelligence. Before moving, eyes will roll and point in all the directions that he could take, though his final route is always the shortest and easiest. Movements are exceptionally lazy and sluggish, almost half-hearted.  

Drakia : Though reptilian in appearance, Drakia is all feline in movement. She slinks instead of walks, her shoulders and hips rising in precise rhythm. Never takes her eyes off of a foe, even when she is moving away. Her head and neck curve to keep eyes glued on target no matter what direction she is moving in. Tail almost has a life of its own- balances mass and moves in the opposite direction of the main body at all times. If the head rises up, then the tail drops. If the head falls, then the tail swings up. If she looks to one side, then her tail lashes to the other. Tail is always in motion even when main body is not- constantly animated by small motions like twitches and cracks. When on the attack, she bats her paws spiritedly and erratically- almost clumsily- and snaps her jaws wildly, albeit more like a crocodile than any sort of cat. Other reptilian traits too. Mouth hangs open and throat puffs up when threatened- like a lizard. Neck and tail curve stiffly when she is angry, though her back also arches like a cat. Sails open up like the wings of a mantis- jerkily and in response to stimuli. Movement of sail is very emotive and tends to follow the motion of the main body. Sails slumps when she is relaxed, stretches taunt when she perks up or arches. Facial expressions build up to exaggerated extremes. Sneer starts off as a twitch of the lips, builds to a brief barring of the teeth, then turns into a full blown grimace that splits her face.  

Vanyris : Ragged frame is constantly racked by sporadic, jerking, almost pained motions that keep his shape animated at all times. An eager, clumsy flier that slams at the air with wings cupped like hands to scoop up water. Scrambles across the ground like a chimpanzee, his clawed hind legs hanging beneath his body like displaced arms to manipulate objects, environment, and foes in place of proper hands. Head and jaws shake and twist tirelessly as if it is always trying to eat what is not there.  

The Sub-Titan : Lead by slow, steady motions that hide immense momentum. Does not move forelimbs or upper body with any haste except when scrambling on all fours, but hind legs and tail are quite jittery. The speed of movement increases down the slop of its body as strength lessens. Rise and fall of lips are very exaggerated. Little to no movement from barbels aside from the natural bend and flow that comes with the overall body motion of the mole- not exactly stiff, merely unresponsive. Provide sensory information without unique or independent reaction.  

Plume : Excited full body motions like those of a primate, dolphin, or dog- a far cry from the small flickers of movement from normal reptiles. Splayed, shuffling feet and enormous tail ensure that no motion is ever made alone. Every jerk, every adjustment, is a full body twist for the lizard. Almost hyperactive in motion, though might better be labeled “hyperawareness.” Moves are not aggressive or even particularly bold, but extremely confident. Energy is all about lifting self up instead of offending others. Many actions could even be seen as playful. Sometimes imitates human actions seen in movies, though long tail and hooked claws remove a hefty sliver of anthropomorphism. Movements are human in theory, but animalistic in detail- uses teeth and claws liberally in its mimicked motions.  

Fainis : Moves like fire- chaotic, collective motion from all parts of surface area that somehow works in the same general direction. Appendages all tug in different directions and send the main body hurtling down the intermediate trajectory. Even her fur seems to split and pull in separate directions, making it look jagged and sharp. Legs splay in all directions as she moves. Constant motion from numerous limbs and appendages- never a still moment.  

Strider : The continuous, rolling movement of a centipede combined with the unstoppable forward momentum of a freight train. Long strides that roll into attacks with the wickedly sharp points of its sicklelike legs. Its long neck and tail thrash about a wild fashion as it rampages, though its head will face fixedly towards any target that draws its attention i.e. attacks it. Movements are very exaggerated and responsive.