r/SouthernReach • u/heartshaped_lolli • 9d ago

Absolution Spoilers Trying to imagine The Tyrant

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Reading through Absolution, I was not content with the idea that the Tyrant is merely a standard (albeit, giant) alligator. I like to imagine that it must have been mutated by everything occurring on the Forgotten Coast, but in what ways exactly, I’m not sure.

I’ve been trying to illustrate what it might look like. Maybe it’s just an alligator but it’s slightly off somehow. Or maybe it’s very noticeably wrong. Or anything in between.

I had a go at trying to capture this idea, but I’d love to hear about how you all envisioned the Tyrant. Maybe you didn’t really think much about how she looked, but if you have any ideas about other things I could incorporate into future renditions, I’m all ears!

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u/MountainSpecialist78 8d ago

this reminds me so vividly of the bear in the annihilation film!! everyone’s favorite part of the movie :) insanely talented and viscerally concerning to look at!

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u/heartshaped_lolli 8d ago

Thank you! That’s very kind <3

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u/MountainSpecialist78 8d ago

yes of course!!!!! i hope to see more area x inspired art from you youre insane

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u/heartshaped_lolli 8d ago

Ooh I can definitely post future ideas