THEORY
To differentiate the re-envisioned
removing his heal. Aphrodite
Some might argue that this
Cupid more from the existing
is the goddess of enduring and
redesign might be better placed
one, I imagined his bow to
nourishing love, so it makes sense
as a god concept for Eros than a
be more magical in nature,
for her to have a healing ability.
rework of Cupid, and I believe that
firing pure bolts of pinkish red
Cupid’s love represents the lust
argument is valid. I chose to do
energy for his auto attacks.
and desire of young lovers, the
this as a rework, as Eros and Cupid
For those of you old enough to
fiery passion that makes you
are essentially the same character,
remember, I was thinking of
forget the world. Having a heal
just different interpretations
Hank’s magical bow from the 80’s
feels inappropriate, as his love is
by differing cultures.
cartoon series ‘Dungeons and
not the nourishing kind and, more
Dragons’ for the visual effects.
often than not, quite destructive.
And this concludes Mage Cupid: a
A prime example of this is Romeo
youth capable of unmatched chaos
While redesigning Cupid’s kit I
and Juliet: two young lovers
caused by love and desire on the
tried to incorporate all aspects
ending their lives because they
battleground of the gods, inspiring
of his lore in his abilities. One of
cannot cope with the passion and
new myths wherever he appears.
the most important things was
obstacles their love created.
By Jorg van der Velden
This usually does
not end well.
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