#arcanasecretcupid

[alotsgonnachange]

Heyyyy @vissentasenadz i was your arcana secret cupid for the @arcanasecretcupid event 🥰

I couldnt pass up an opportunity to draw vissenta and nadia because um,,..

Anyway … I was going for a sneaky sneaky we’re somewhat in public boob touch vibe? I hope you enjoy i had fun drawing them and vissenta is The Best as always hehe

And shoutout to @arcanecadenza for organizing too!

#arcanasecretcupid #my art #vissenta senadz #nadia satrinava #the arcana #i really need to get back into drawing again hehe

[threshprince]

Hi there @stelladea ! I’m your Cupid for @arcanasecretcupid ! I’m incredibly sorry for keeping you waiting with this! Here’s Stella and Julian at the Masquerade! I hope you enjoy :) 

@rakanoir also helped in getting this piece done which I greatly appreciate <3 

#Supia's Art #Apprentice OC #Apprentice x Julian #Julian Devorak #stelladea #arcanasecretcupid #truly sorry that I kept you waiting so long 8( was never my intention!!

[the-melting-world]

Treasure | Arcana Secret Cupid

@arcanasecretcupid

Hello @alotsgonnachange! I'm your secret cupid! 🎊💝

I had a lovely time getting to know Ki while putting this together. Happy Valentines and enjoy 💖

.

Kiyoung x Asra

Music: "Treasure" by Sampha

~ 470 words

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Asra and Kiyoung did not realize what day it was until they were well into their third cup of tea.

“What should we do today?”

It didn’t take them long to make up their minds.

Ash Beach was the perfect temperature for strolling along – somewhere between cool and chilly, allowing the pair to walk barefoot in the sand.

Asra stopped every few steps to collect washed-up shells. Meanwhile, Ki watched the slow crashing of waves against the shoreline. It wasn’t quite as cold as where he came from, but he welcomed the dip in salty air and still thought of home.

When Ki and Asra reached the marketplace, they brought out all of their mismatched tote bags and began collecting whatever free Valentines samples were being handed out. By the time they made it through the bazaar, their bags were filled to the brim with complimentary fruit, an assortment of sweet and spicy peppers, and fun little knick knacks crafted by hobbyists from all over Vesuvia.

Ki was practically vibrating with excitement at the prospect of returning to the shop and finding homes for all of the little figurines and weavings of art. When he looked over at Asra, he saw that the magician was just as eager to go home and organize their new collection.

Asra turned to Ki and asked, “Would you let me try my hand at making one of the dishes you like?”

Ki said that he would, wondering which of his favorite meals Asra had in mind.

When the magicians arrived back at the shop, they dumped out their wares on the coffee table and stood back to admire all of the market freebies mixed in with the shells from the ocean. Some of the seashells and crafts caught the sunlight that filtered in through the windows. It cast warm, pink and deep peachy shadows all around the shop’s interior. As if the spirit of Valentines had followed them home.

Late into the afternoon, Asra and Ki were still enjoying their Valentines treasures. Asra was wrapped up in the fiery, bold flavors unlocked from the peppers as he prepared dinner.

Ki got to enjoy looking at his new figurines atop his piano while he played for Asra. Every now and then Asra would leave the kitchen to hug Ki from behind. He would leave a kiss against Ki’s ear before returning to the stove.

The magicians returned to their own little worlds, keeping one open between them where they could reach out and connect with each other whenever they needed. Ki sang softly to himself as his deft fingers flew over the black and white keys. Too soft for Asra to hear probably.

He sang of peace and love for his partner. He sang of how happy he was. Just being.

#the arcana #arcanasecretcupid #HAPPY VALENTINES DAY #alotsgonnachange #asra alnazar #kiyoung kim #asra x ki #asra the arcana #asra fluff

[stelladea]

Starry Rendezvous

Hi @borednschooled! I'm your @arcanasecretcupid. I loved seeing how much depth and thought you’ve put into Claudia's character -- she was super fun to write. I hope you enjoy this slightly-spicy Claudia x Asra x Muriel! It's set in a vague-ish time period after Asra's upright ending. Happy Valentine's Day! (And thanks so much for organzing, @arcanecadenza :3)

Claudia-Nomusa’s customer-service smile slipped from her face as she waved at the final patron of the day. They had left her and Asra’s shop satisfied, a fragrant basket of pale pink flowers in their hands that would give their partner romantic dreams. The whole day had been filled with local Vesuvians strolling into the shop with intentions to buy magical gifts for their loved ones to celebrate Vesuvia’s national day of romance – and while Claudia was eager to assist them, every face filled with love and excitement only served to remind her painfully of Asra’s absence.

Asra had been gone for almost a week at Countess Nadia’s behest, assisting at the palace with some urgent court issues. While Muriel and Claudia were happy to spend time alone together in companionable silence, they each felt a piece of them missing – a hole in their souls – where Asra should have been in their everyday lives. The bed on the second floor of the shop seemed just a little too big and empty without Asra there, even with Muriel’s sizeable presence.

Claudia hadn’t heard word from Asra in a handful of days, and wondered if he even remembered that Vesuvia’s annual romance celebration was here – or, even worse, that Nadia had remembered and disregarded his need to return to his partners.

“Any news?” Claudia said hopefully as Muriel lumbered into the shop after checking the post. Inanna, his wolf, and Elna, her fennec fox, trotted in at his heels. He gave her an unreadable look and shook his head.

Claudia sighed and stooped to pet Elna as she rubbed her muzzle into her calf. “Maybe we should plan on just the two of us celebrating tonight, then.” Muriel nodded, his own face mirroring the disappointment Claudia felt, and she continued. “Surely Nadia would allow him to come back tonight, even if she needs him again tomorrow…”

“If she needs him for something important, you know she’ll make him stay,” Muriel rumbled sadly.

The rest of the afternoon passed without event, and Claudia could feel a sinking feeling of disappointment cloud over both her and Muriel, almost a physical weight on their shoulders. On this day, the one day a year Vesuvia celebrated romance and relationships, one of their trio would be missing, and it just wouldn’t be the same.

Just as Claudia was about to suggest they begin to make dinner plans, the door creaked open and a smiling figure with curling white hair slipped into the shop.

“Asra!” Claudia exclaimed, running to him. “You’re here!”

As they hugged, Muriel approached as well and wrapped his massive arms around them both. “I’m here,” Asra said, muffled, into her dark curls. “I’m sorry I was late.”

“It doesn’t matter. You’re back now!” As Muriel released them, Claudia stepped back and smiled happily at Asra. Asra’s mouth curved, not into his gentle smile, but into his mischievous, upturned catlike grin.

“Now, if you’ll excuse me…” Asra’s smug little smirk widened as he turned away from them both.

“But you just got here!” Claudia protested.

Asra said nothing as he slipped up the stairs to the bedroom, leaving Claudia and Muriel to stare at one another perplexedly.

***

After Claudia had finished closing up the shop, she could hear Muriel’s stomach rumbling from across the room, and knew it was time to start crafting dinner or else her mountain man would start getting ornery. She had no clue what Asra was up to, but she was getting tired of missing Asra still, even now that he was in the same building.

“Asra?” she called, walking up the stairs leading to the bedroom. “Asra, I don’t know what you’re doing, but Muriel and I are getting–”

She stepped into their bedroom, and Asra was standing in front of the open window, sharing a mischievous look with Faust, who was draped casually over his shoulders.

“Hungry?” Asra grinned. “Well, that’s perfect. Muriel! Come on up. I’m ready.”

“Ready?” Claudia raised an eyebrow as Muriel stumped up the stairs.

“Come, you two,” Asra beckoned, holding out his hand.

Claudia shook her head, nonplussed, and took his hand. Together, and to Claudia’s utter surprise, they climbed out of the window and onto the roof of the shop.

There, draped along the rooftop tiles, was a massive blanket covered in what couldn't be called anything but a feast. Honey-glazed figs, aromatic cheeses, crusty breads all lay on shining golden platters. Bowls of nuts, dried fish, and fresh fruit stood next to the massive carafe of red wine and a towering pile of chocolate-covered strawberries and pink heart-shaped cakelets. Plush pillows stolen from the bedroom served as cushions and lounge props.

“Nadia felt guilty for keeping me at the castle longer than anticipated,” Asra said, squeezing Claudia’s hand. “So she sent me home with all of this for us.”

Muriel carefully stepped onto the roof and stared mutely at the feast laid before them. He turned to Asra. “We thought you’d forgotten…”

“I could never forget,” Asra replied earnestly.

The three of them sat on the pillow wonderland and ate their fill as they swapped stories of their time apart, Asra describing the latest drama at the palace and Claudia recollecting the most interesting visitors to the shop.

Finally, their bellies full and mugs of wine topped off, Asra and Muriel settled themselves on either side of Claudia, cuddling close and gazing up at the stars.

“Each of the major Arcana have a constellation,” Asra murmured during a lull in the conversation, pointing upwards. “See – there’s the Magician, with the tail of the fox made up of those five stars. Looks a little like Elna, don’t you think?”

Claudia chuckled.

“And there – there’s the Empress, with her wings expanding out of those stars… Muriel, where’s the Hermit? You’re always good at finding the constellations.”

Claudia and Asra looked toward Muriel, who had been staring at them both. At their glance, he blushed. “I always forget where they are when you two are around… to distract me…” He mumbled.

Claudia smiled, placing a hand on Muriel’s cheek. “That’s sweet,” she said, leaning forward and pressing her lips to his.

Muriel did as he always did when kissed – he shivered in surprise before melting with pleasure into Claudia’s embrace, kissing her back in full.

“So I get a show today…” chuckled Asra, wrapping an arm around Claudia’s waist. From behind, he began to kiss along the nape of her neck, sending a thrill of goosebumps down her spine.

Something like electricity crackled through the air. The three of them, here, now, finally reunited after a time apart. The air was rife with bottled up tension.

Claudia moved her lips down to Muriel’s jawline, and a desperate moan escaped his lips. He leaned back, lying down on the blankets beneath them. With his cheeks flushed and hair splayed across the blankets, Claudia couldn’t help but to surge forward, straddling him.

“Well, that’s a nice sight to see…” murmured Asra. He closed the distance between them, pressing himself against Claudia’s back. Claudia could feel the heat rising in her belly as Asra’s fingers teased beneath her blouse, brushing along the sensitive skin of her waist. Claudia herself couldn’t hold back a sigh of pleasure as Asra moved his hands downward, dragging his hands down each of her thighs and biting gently at the skin of her shoulder, humming with satisfaction.

Claudia leaned down to press her lips against Muriel’s as Asra’s hands continued to wander, their kisses frequently interrupted by gasps of surprise and pleasure. Muriel pawed one massive hand across Claudia’s chest as she strained against her shirt, his other hand gripping around Asra’s shoulder in a desperate attempt at bringing them closer. Claudia could feel Muriel’s chest rising and falling in uneven gasps, his heart fluttering with anticipation.

When Muriel spoke, his voice was hoarse. “Shouldn’t – shouldn’t we go back – inside –”

Claudia looked up from their rendezvous surreptitiously. No windows faced their rooftop, and no onlookers had decided to make their own rooftops a romantic getaway, so she leaned down and kissed him reassuringly.

“Only the constellations can see us from here,” she murmured.

Needless to say, they did not make it back to the bedroom to continue their celebration of Vesuvia’s national day of romance.

#the arcana secret cupid #arcana #the arcana #arcanasecretcupid #claudia-nomusa abara #oc x asra x muriel #asra the magician #asra alnazar #muriel #the arcana game #borednschooled

[boyslushie]

i updated the background for this ever so slightly the other day thanks to the new tale, but..... @verysoftthings, i'm your secret cupid for the @arcanasecretcupid event!! i heard you liked the idea of bellamy and portia dancing the night away together at a festival, and what better festival to do so than heartsong?

#my art #the arcana #the arcana game #portia devorak #others apprentices #others ocs #arcana secret cupid #secret cupid #arcana secret cupid 2022

[gabberdraw]

Hi @astral-bish ! i was your secret cupid for @arcanasecretcupid ! Gwynn and Nadia enjoying some glasses of lavender ale in their down time 🍻 💖💝 i hope you like it! thank you @arcanecadenza for all your hard work on organizing this event too! Happy Heartsong and Valentine's day to y'all! 💕

#the arcana #the arcana game #the arcana secret cupid #nadia satrinava #the arcana mc #valentine's day

[devoraqs]

Love, as they say, is in the air!

Happy Valentine’s, @gabberdraw! I was your Secret Cupid for the @arcanasecretcupid event! Here’s Mareen, Nadia, and Julian having a romantic date at sea together ~

#the arcana #the arcana game #julian devorak #nadia satrinava #fan apprentice #arcana secret cupid #my art

[arsenicxarcana]

henlo @boyslushie i am your (easily distracted) secret cupid

i saw “boat ride” and “soft, warm light of a lantern” and immediately thought of that one scene in tangled but with sloppy makeouts

obviously vaguely tryin a cg effect

@arcanasecretcupid

#the arcana #the arcana secret cupid #julian #OC #julian x oc #vday #they're not rocking the boat yet #but probably will

[nohr]

helloooo  @the-art-of-solaris, i’m your secret cupid (ﾉ´ヮ`)ﾉ*: ･ﾟ

here’s my piece for the @arcanasecretcupid event!!! i’ve always wanted to draw a blanket fort scene so here’s micah and julian (ft. malak) being cute n having a good time togetherrr. micah seems like a real sweetie and i hope i did him justice here!!  (´｡• ᵕ •｡`) ♡

this event really pushed me to try hard with my art so thank you for having me <3

(p.s. click for better quality i draw way too big for my own good and had to scale it down. it’s not that blurry i promise)

#the arcana #the arcana game #the arcana secret cupid #julian devorak #also for my first time drawing julian i think i did pretty ok #and this is probably the first time ive drawn a bg in yearss hooboy #tumblr plz dont nuke me for julians volumptious chest thank u

[corrupted-canine-creations]

finished up my Valentines trade a little late, but i'm still excited by how it turned out! for @wistreeria from event hosted by @arcanasecretcupid

#the arcana #the arcana game fan art #asra #asra fan art #the arcana mc #the arcana fan art #my art

[cyberarcana]

Hello @sleepyselkiesiren / @appentice-ebony I’m your Secret Valentine! 

I hope you enjoy Ebony and Muriel having a good time together, and I wish you have a great day today too! 

(If you want, I can send you the PNG in higher quality, DM me) @arcanasecretcupid

#the arcana #The Arcana Game #the arcana fanart #fan apprentice #The Apprentice #apprentice ebony #the arcana apprentice #muriel of the kokhuri #muriel the arcana #the arcana oc #Fanart #valentines day #secret valentine #gift

[astral-bish]

Hi @blackcattrash, I’m your secret cupid! I know I’m a bit late, but I hope you like it.:)

@arcanasecretcupid

↜ without filters

#the arcana #the arcana fanart #nadia #nadia satrinava #the arcana nadia #astraeus x nadia #the arcana secret cupid #astraeus

[dariadraws]

@threshprince Happy (super belated) Valentines day! i am so sorry this took so long, and thank you so much for your patience, hopefully the wait was worth it? your apprentice was a delight to work with, and Lucio turned out very fun to draw as well, so thank you for the great prompts and extra thanks to @arcanasecretcupid for organizing the event (and putting up with my inability to meet a deadline).

#the arcana #The Arcana Game #fan apprentice #count lucio #the arcana secret cupid #fingers crossed this isnt too spicy for tumblr #also tis was SUPER fun even tho i had to work on it in tiny pieces a bit at a time #and considering this was my first time drawing Lucio or his dogs id say this was a resounding success! #and i mean. obviously my first time drawing your apprentice which was. again. SO FUN #love her aesthetic love her colours love her personality LOVE how tiny she is next to Lucio its adorable #also random and unrelated but in case you can't tell what's in his hand Lucio is holding chocolate covered strawberries on little skewers #also also obviously the bg isnt mine its from the game. i spliced together pieces of the bathing room cuz it had the best colours #but the GIANT POOL OF WATER was kind of in the way so i had to. get rid of it. or else the couch would have ended up overtop #the couch is mine tho! theres a similar one in one of the other room BGs so i figured it'd work for this scene #and also again. one last time. i am SUPER sorry this took so long to finish. thank you so much for your patience and i hope you enjoy!

[sleepyselkiesiren]

I had the honor of making this piece of Eldaline and Asra for @spacedanie​ for the Arcana Secret Cupid event! Happy late Valentine’s! I trust @arcanasecretcupid​ will fix this if I got your username wrong :’‘‘

Bonus versions under the cut!

#so sorry I didn't get this to you on Valentines :''' #You had too many good ideas I wanted to do all of them XD #the only one I ruled out was cuddling Muriel by the fire because I already have a drawing #of him and Ebony doing that XD #sleepyselkiesiren art #asra alnazar #the arca #Eldaline #arcana secret cupid #the arcana fanart #uhhh I think those are all the tags #now for the part where I ramble about making the art so future me can remember XD #I still hate lineart. SO much. #but! Once it's done I get to have more stuff to color in! That's still my favorite part #getting really funky with the lighting #at least by my standards #I don't know whether or not I like it yet but at the very least I'm proud of myself for trying #I think it turned out pretty good overall which is rare #if I keep improving I'll have to up my kofi prices XD #not that I'm getting many commissions as is but ah well #still obsessed with Eldaline's hair #see this is why I like drawing other people's ocs #they always come up with designs I never would've thought of #I get to expand my horizons And have fun!

[rakanoir]

@arcana-sideblog HELLO I AM YOUR SECRET CUPID!! I was so excited to post this lol I got it done early. I Hope you like this I was SO excited to draw for you! I tried to combine all of your ideas. Your MC was so fun to draw I thought I would add a little magic to it all! I hope you like it! @arcanasecretcupid

#the arcana secret cupid #Arcana-sideblog #Pelle #Julian the arcana #the arcana game #Julianxmc #my art #secret cupid

[the-art-of-solaris]

Hey :D @ezarelz​ I’m your secret cupid for the @arcanasecretcupid​                      ( ´ ∀ `)ノ～ ♡ it was so much fun drawing Hayat and Asra being cute and romantic, hope you like it  („• ᴗ •„). 

#The Arcana Game #the arcana #asra alnazar #traditional art #traditional drawing #the arcana secret cupid #aaah this was a super cute and fun event #thank u