Ophiant Liehr

Face-up artist(s):

CecieStudio

Modifications artist(s):

Myself (ear piercings)

Date of acquisition:

Head October 2018, body July 2019

Provenance:

Head ordered through Clover-singing, body ordered through Legend Doll

Reason for choice:

Originally I'd planned for him to be a Universe Doll De'Ath, but then I discovered Crimson Doll Scott and fell hard in love. I thought he had a mysterious allure and his nose was perfect for the character. I still liked the Universe Doll body, though, especially the hands.

Best Points:

His subtle Roman nose and thin lips, the beautiful faceup. The body is gorgeously sculpted with all sorts of subtle details, and the resin match is pretty good.

Worst Points:

Body is extremely heavy, head movement kind of stiff.

Eyes:

Una Town 14mm small iris glass

Wig:

Tata's Paradise fiber

Favourite colours:

Dark purple, black, bronze, onyx, deep plum, gold

Fashion style(s):

Heavy robes with elaborate trim, hoods/mantles/veils, jewelry everywhere

Key fashion accessory:

His veil

Name story:

He's named for the character he's shelling. It's a made up fantasy name, but has some influence from Ophiuchus, the thirteenth zodiac constellation. Pronounced "Oh-FYE-ent LEAR."

Character age:

300+

Character gender:

Male

Offsite roleplay:

This doll's character is not available for offsite roleplay.

"We must all pay a price for tampering with reality. A curse for each wish. The stronger the wish, the stronger the curse. Sacrifice and power are intertwined."

Ophiant is a character from my novel Curseborn. Known as the Witch of Wishes, he's a mysterious recluse who lives on a distant island, alone except for his animated doll servants. Most people consider him more a legend than a real person, and they whisper about his ability to grant any wish - as long as you're willing to pay the price. Indeed, Ophiant possesses a power that goes beyond the limits of magic in his world, one that allows him to not only make wishes come true but to live for centuries and bring dolls to life.

At first glance, Ophiant might not seem very impressive; he spends most of the day sleeping and collects rare objects like a magpie. However, he has a cruel streak and seems to revel in the macabre prices he forces from his clients. He also rules his island like his own personal fiefdom, controlling his doll servants with an iron fist. At his core, Ophiant is a deeply selfish individual who doesn't care how many lives he damages in order to make his own wish come true...whatever it may be.

The Witch of Wishes by bickaberry, on Flickr

The Witch of Wishes by bickaberry, on Flickr

The Witch of Wishes by bickaberry, on Flickr

In the shadows by bickaberry, on Flickr

Nevermore by bickaberry, on Flickr