"Heaven" is not a word or concept that exists in Alisian, so the word is a phonetic translation of Common.
Rivek calls on his older sister, Mirab, when he needs help. Four years older than him, she used to tease him and beat him up when they were children. He has, however, always respected her as the stronger fighter and better leader.
She is a formidable fighter because, unlike her brother, she showed no magical prowess as a child. Her peers blamed her Brennan blood. It was a shock when her powers manifested late during puberty. She is based off the king cobra. Therefore, her magic power involves venom. What happens when she gets stressed in a ring cuts itself into the skin of her upper arm, and she begins bleeding. The blood actually forms a protective surface that is - at will - also poisonous and corrosive. They're referred to as the "Gloves." Yes, the process hurts.
Mirab abandoned her Brennan nationality entirely and adopted the mercenary business of her Alisian side. She shows no mercy towards foreigners who disrespect her culture.
In the effort to maintain their cultural identity, the Alisian hold on to many out-of-date rituals. The cross on the right cheek is the symbol for the Ailinar state, so many Ailinar citizens paint it on before battle. Mirab uses blood.
"Unfortunately for you, we Alisian do not believe in heaven. When we die, our ashes will go back to the earth. Where our souls go - well, that no one knows. My brother would say, that is proof that we should live our lives respectfully. But unlike my brother here, I am not so kind."
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*shudders* creepy, but you draw the bloodshed more elegantly than it sounds, haha. I'm really enjoying your little marathon, which has inspired me to get a daily drawing out too! Of course, I can't be bothered to scan things.
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