The Phanthera

 

Background information

It's not just the Mysticats that play a central role for Tempus Lux and its inhabitants, there exist special anthropomorphic creatures, the so-called "Phanthera", which are also of crucial importance for the planets and its lands. They can even be seen as their guardians. They make sure that the lands and their inhabitants are safe, be it within or outside the planet. They are very powerful beings and especially strong when working together, making it difficult for intruders to harm the lands for instance. Furthermore, they are closely associated with the Mysticats. They are some of the few beings granted the ability to maintain constant contact with them. They are always informed about the whereabouts of the respective Mysticat and their current intentions. So they are also a kind of "messenger". They gather information, be it through observations or conversations with the inhabitants, and then relay it to the Mysticats when necessary. Conflicts, dissatisfaction, and problems of any kind are intended to be overcome or resolved. They do this, depending on the situation, either independently or with the help of the Mysticats. Their main task is therefore to protect and assist the lands and all their inhabitants and to maintain peace between them. The Mysticats are very grateful to them for this, as they cannot be everywhere and aid everyone at once.

 

Phanthera are born as such and are aware of it right from the start. They are also the only anthropomorphic beings on Tempus Lux which are not human beings from either a different dimension and/or time, they only exist in the Tempus Lux dimension and nowhere else. The land in which they are born is also the land they primarily protect and support. Typically, there are either one or two Phanthera per land. Presently, the following configuration exists:

 

• Parda lives in the Land of Eternal Dusk

• Ocea and Unicia live in the Land of Eternal Dawn

• Tiris lives in the Land of Eternal Night

• Nebulara and Celea live in the Land of Eternal Light

• Asmoleus lives in the Land of Eternal Darkness

 

So, currently, there are seven active Phanthera living on Tempus Lux. What makes them unique is that they always consist of anthropomorphic big cats or big cat-like beings. At least one representative of each big cat species or big cat-like being is present. Each of the Phanthera has their own unique magical abilities. However, what they have in common is the ability to teleport within their respective lands and even become temporarily invisible. Therefore, they are often perceived as friendly and saving kind of phantoms, even though they are real beings and not an illusion or the like. They owe their naming to these factors. Phanthera is a combination of the terms "phantom" and "Panthera," which is the Latin designation for big cats. Their first names are also inspired by individual Latin terms, as will be detailed a bit further below. The Phanthera are all strongly interconnected and even have the ability to combine their magical powers with each other to become even more powerful. Moreover, they bear an extraordinary resemblance to each other despite no blood relation. This similarity is believed to stem from a strong spiritual connection among them. Hence, it's not uncommon for some of them to fall in love romantically with each other and to even reproduce. Among the current Phanthera, there is indeed such a couple, Celea and Asmoleus. Many even believe that through their strong love, their two lands have become more strongly united and peaceful with each other than ever before. Phanthera are not chosen based on blood relations, and the factors of this particular selection process remain a mystery to this day. Therefore, if Phanthera have offspring, these descendants may not necessarily be Phanthera themselves. Phanthera are very peaceful, wise, and kind-hearted beings who do everything for their fosterlings und maintain a healthy balance between the lands, hence they are also shown the appropriate respect. They themselves are rather modest beings who do not see themselves as anything "better" or "higher". They see themselves as standing on an equal footing with all the other beings.

 

 

Parda

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Species: Fairy leopard

 

Name Inspiration: The name Parda is derived from the Latin term "pardus" which means "leopard". It was changed that way to sound softer and more mystical

 

Design Inspiration: Parda is inspired by a flower or woodland fairy. Her fairy wings resemble leaves and her overall theme is based on flowers and plants

 

Gender: Female

 

Day of Birth: 24th April

 

Age Group: Young adult

 

Land of Birth: Land of Eternal Dusk. Currently, she is the only guardian of this land

 

Main Character Traits:

• Sweet
• Playful
• Cheerful

 

Special Features:

• Fairy wings
• Coiled antennas
• Spiral- and flower-like leopard spots and markings

 

Special Abilities:

• Growing, healing and conjuring up all kinds of plants

• Healing powers

• Telekinesis

 

 

Ocea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Species: Aquatic jaguar

 

Name Inspiration: Ocea is a combination of the two terms "ocean" and "onca", the latter meaning "jaguar" in Latin

 

Design Inspiration: Ocea is inspired by the koi and gold fish

 

Gender: Female

 

Day of Birth: 7th July

 

Age Group: Adult

 

Land of Birth: Land of Eternal Dawn. She and Unicia are the current guardians of this land

 

Main Character Traits:

• Graceful
• Calm
• Classy

 

Special Features:

• Sparkling fish-like scales
• Fish-like fins
• Yellow and orange jaguar spots which are shaped like waterdrops

 

Special Abilities:

• Excellent swimming and diving abilities

• Breathing under water

• Conjuring up and purifying water

 

 

Unicia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Species: Glacial snow leopard

 

Name Inspiration: The name Unicia was created by adding parts of the word "ice" to "uncia", the latter meaning "snow leopard" in Latin

 

Design Inspiration: Unicia is inspired by an ice fairy. Her fairy wings look like (snow) crystals and her overall theme is based on ice, snow and snow flakes

 

Gender: Female

 

Day of Birth: 23rd January

 

Age Group: Young adult

 

Land of Birth: Land of Eternal Dawn. She and Ocea are the current guardians of this land

 

Main Character Traits:

• Sensitive
• Gentle
• Dainty

 

Special Features:

• (Snow) Crytal-like fairy wings
• Very fluffy white fur with crystal-like snow leopard spots and snow flake-shaped markings
• Sparkling eyes

 

Special Abilities:

• Conjuring up and creating ice, ice crystals and snow of any kind

• Forming ice and snow into various forms using magical powers

• Enduring extreme cold

 

 

Tiris

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Species: Neon and rainbow tiger

 

Name Inspiration: Tiris is a combination of the two terms "iris" and "tigris", the former referring to the colourful part of the eye, also called "Regenbogenhaut" in German which translates to "rainbow-skin", and the latter meaning "tiger" in Latin

 

Design Inspiration: Tiris is inspired by colourful RGB lights and by a rainbow

 

Gender: Male

 

Day of Birth: 19th February

 

Age Group: Middle-aged

 

Land of Birth: Land of Eternal Night. Currently, he is the only guardian of this land

 

Main Character Traits:

• Affable
• Open-minded
• Relaxed

 

Special Features:

• Deep black and bright white silky fur with bright rainbow-coloured tiger stripes
• Glowing nose and paw pads
• Glowing eyes

 

Special Abilities:

• Producing and emitting light form the whole body

• Changing and/or adding colours to objects and certain other living beings

• Making certain things glow brightly

 

 

Nebulara

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Species: Flying clouded leopard

 

Name Inspiration: Nebulara is a combination of the term "nebulosa" and the name "Lara", the former meaning "clouded leopard" in Latin, and the latter, among other meanings, stands for "seabird" or "seagull"

 

Design Inspiration: Nebulara's wings are inspired by wings of a beautiful blue bird. Her overall theme is based on a blue sky covered with fluffy white clouds

 

Gender: Female

 

Day of Birth: 15th September

 

Age Group: Young adult

 

Land of Birth: Land of Eternal Light. She and Celea are the current guardians of this land

 

Main Character Traits:

• Free-spirited
• Active
• Vivid

 

Special Features:

• Blue bird-like large wings
• Soft and cotton wool-like sky-blue and white fur with white and light blue cloud-like spots
• A very long and large fluffy tail

 

Special Abilities:

• Excellent flying-abilities

• Breathing in very high altitudes and enduring extreme cold while flying

• Manipulation of the wind and air

 

 

Celea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Species: Angelic lioness

 

Name Inspiration: Celea is a combination of the two terms "celestial" and "leo", which was changed to "lea" to make it sound more feminine, the latter meaning "lion" in Latin

 

Design Inspiration: Celea is inspired by a golden angel

 

Gender: Female

 

Day of Birth: 18th November

 

Age Group: Adult

 

Land of Birth: Land of Eternal Light. She and Nebulara are the current guardians of this land

 

Main Character Traits:

• Caring
• Empathetic
• Selfless

 

Special Features:

• White soft angel wings
• Golden halo
• Dark Golden eyes and claws and light golden soft fur

 

Special Abilities:

• Mind reading

• Manipulation of certain emotions and feelings

• Influencing dreams and certain thoughts

 

 

Asmoleus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Species: Demonic fire lion

 

Name Inspiration: The name "Asmoleus" is a variation of the name "Asmodeus", who represents a powerful demon in various stories, legends, myths, etc. It was altered to sound somewhat like "leo", which means "lion" in Latin, at one part while not deviating too far from the original name

 

Design Inspiration: Asmoleus is inspired by a hornless winged demon and his overall theme is based on fire and ash

 

Gender: Male

 

Day of Birth: 26th October

 

Age Group: Adult

 

Land of Birth: Land of Eternal Darkness. Currently, he is the only guardian of this land

 

Main Character Traits:

• Strong-minded
• Passionate
• Brave

 

Special Features:

• Grey and fire-coloured demon-like wings
• Flame-like mane and tail tip
• Yellow eyes with a red iris each and slightly narrow pupil

 

Special Abilities:

• Controlling and conjuring up fire

• Enduring extreme heat

• Resistance to fire, magma and lava, etc.

 

 

The Phanthera belong to Sylviparda (website owner)

Base used for the Phanthera by Xeshaire and edited by Sylviparda (website owner)