For Sure Not Friendly: Possessor Liara

Greetings, Subetans, it’s been a very long time, and our meeting is quite overdue. I am proud to introduce myself as Princess Liara of the Sacred Lands, the First of Her Name, Arcane Enchantress, and Exalted Conservator of the Saheric Dunes. You look surprised. I am sure all knowledge of my illustrious rule has been suppressed by the ones who stood by as I was wrongfully cast out of my homeland. There will be time to correct those injustices later. For now, the important thing is to deal with the one responsible, the usurper who has planted her “divine” celestial behind squarely on MY throne. …Ahem.

I am, of course, speaking of the goddess, Shinwa. Too long has this self-styled goddess perched up in her temple, doing nothing to better the lives of the peasa—people she has tricked into worshipping her. I aim to correct this.

Thanks to the efforts of several creative volunteers, and people who support their Princess’s return to her throne, I am now ready to peacefully reclaim my birthright. Certainly, if Shinwa has any sense or compassion, she will graciously vacate the premises and cede the land back to me. No one needs to be hurt, nor will they [sub]provided they comply.[/sub]

Of course, if she refuses to leave quietly, it might not go well for her. I would hate for such an outcome to occur! Now, I am aware there are some terrible rumors swirling about me and my volunteers, crazy tales of “possessions” and violent amalgamations. I can only assure you that they are all false and slanderous ramblings, no doubt spread by Shinwa’s acolytes. No one did anything they didn’t want to, any influence I had was… minor, at best. So! With all that said, I shall now proceed to Saherimos.

And should …certain people… try to delay my return, I will show them a mere fraction of what I have prepared for Shinwa. Consider this your last friendly warning, my dear future subjects.”

October 12, 2022, 5:39 am by Bliss
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Turns out, I already had her as a challenger. I was only able to battle her 3 times haha

October 11, 2022, 9:36 pm by jensen
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you should scroll down for whoever posted the spoiler with the link, i don't remember what it was

October 11, 2022, 5:43 pm by Bliss
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Where do you find her? I still haven't found her XD

April 3, 2022, 8:15 pm by Florrosada12
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I know I'm late but I KNEW IT.

And damn, what a glowup.

February 28, 2022, 11:22 pm by KimC
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From what I've heard, she's too tough for me to battle, but I'll never find out if I can't FIND HER!

February 27, 2022, 10:32 am by CydcieDahlre
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this is so awesome, thanks for sharing!! I have a few plot texts saved also, mostly Skelly related, so you're in good company ;) Since the Subeta lore covers 17+ years it's tough to keep up with all the storylines, so I really appreciate you and others who keep records and share your knowledge/theories. It makes the experience so much more rich! Subeta Historian/Archivist sounds kinda like a dream job if you ask me. It also sounds like Darkheart's subetapedia character profile needs some updates (and is it just me.. or does Euclid not have a page...? hmm...) anyway, a nice distraction from the real-life history going on... Be well, have a happy Sunday!

February 26, 2022, 3:22 pm by Flame
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My main lore specialty is Jack Cardale and the SAI, and since Darkheart founded the SAI before... whatever happened to him happened, I usually pay attention to him and characters he attaches to. The lore event was the 2017 Lumi Melody kidnapping that Darkheart does annually, it wasn't a whole plot unfortunately, though Frystgaard was a battle challenger at that time. As you can see below, it looks like Darkheart has changed his ways, and I can't imagine Liara having a lot of use for him the way he is now. It's possible that their breakup was the reason he ended up the way he did or at least happened beforehand, because otherwise she surely would have looked for him.

I'm such a nerd, I saved the text for it:

Darkheart: Hm... where did Melody go, you ask? I don't have a clue! Really! I'm serious! Would this sweet and compassionate face ever lie to you? So, greedybones, are you ready to get a Super Special item for today? Of course you are, because you're greedy, thus the name.

I wonder if Melody can brea- is enjoying her day. Oh well, doesn't really matter, I'm much better at this than her.

Frystgaard: Darkheart, is this really what you want? These users, they're so... angry with you. They're done with trickery and thieving and... abduction. I've been sparring with them the past few days and I've learned a lot. Our customs are different, but we both want the same things: to live peacefully and comfortably, protect our families, and enjoy our days.

Darkheart: Papa, it's just one day of the year! Nobody cares, nobody comes to look for her - and she's happy to give gifts to the family. I want you to have gifts that aren't stolen. All I'm good for is stealing, and this felt like the only way....

Frystgaard: Ever since I found you in the frozen wastes, broken and alone, I knew you had never been shown the love of a true family. i raised you as my son, for you were but a child in the eyes of the Fryst. Just as you changed my life forever, you, too, have been changed. I have seen Melody's magic warm you over the years. You have learned that not all good deeds are done with a selfish heart. Melody has taught you that. Your new family has taught you that.

Darkheart: But what if they try to come to our lands, hurt our people? Knowing Melody was in danger because of me?

Melody: We both know I was never in any true danger- I've been around for longer than the Fryst, or even the ice floes that they call home. Truthfully, I've actually quite enjoyed these little impromptu vacations, spending time with your family, but don't you think we've played out this silly fake abduction for long enough?

Your father is right, you have learned how to give, not just take. I know what coal means to your people, who share it with honor, and so I also know that your coal gifts are not the cruel prank that you pretend them to be. It's time to finally let the people of Subeta know that there is a truly kind heart behind the one they call Darkheart.

Frystgaard: My boy, the Subetan people will not destroy our clan as you fear. In my recent skirmishes I have learned that they are small and weak. I have pretended to lose to them just so I can have some peace and quiet. Our people are in no danger.

Darkheart: ... Maybe you're right, as always, Papa. I will take your advice. I will give gifts instead of pretending that I am stealing joy. Though... I will miss the life of banditry, I think. There's something exciting and romantic about it-

Frystgaard: Son, no.

Darkheart: sigh Fine.

February 26, 2022, 11:13 am by CydcieDahlre
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thanks for the lead toward Frystgaard and Darkheart! Do you remember when that happened? I think I missed that plot event. After posting my comments the other day, I went down a plot rabbithole and couldn't find anything more current about Darkheart than that subetapedia entry (and his occasional Lumi appearances), and the other wikis have the same info. Needless to say, I'm excited to learn more about Liara and Shinwa and how everything connects :)

I'm also more interested in the Oracle now, and how her role as a watcher of the watcher will play into the drama.

February 25, 2022, 2:46 pm by Flame
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she was dating the Darkheart Phantom at one point, I don't think they're still together since something happened to him and he ended up "broken and alone" in the frozen wastes and was adopted by Fyrstgaard and the Fyrst clan, who saw he actually had a good heart. But his bio has some info on her, there's not much as her plot was further back than the archives go.

"Darkheart's hatred soon grew into a vendetta and he did everything in his power to attack the forces of good, beginning by allying himself with Maleria. He soon began leading raids into the Sacred Lands, attacking such landmarks as Shinwa's Temple and the Oracles shrine. It was during one of the raids on Shinwa's Temple that Darkheart encountered Liara, the Princess of the Sacred Lands that had been shamed and banished by Shinwa. Liara despised Shinwa and the other goodly denizens of Subeta as well, leading the two to create a partnership that soon led to a relationship.

Darkheart Phantom continues his reign of terror and vengeance with Liara, the only person that he truly shares his life with, at his side. Together, the two of them plot attacks upon Shinwa and all of the Sacred Lands, determined to destroy the heros of Subeta once and for all."

February 25, 2022, 5:31 am by James
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not friendly? then why friend shaped?

February 25, 2022, 2:37 am by SlashSlashX
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I'm probably in a minority here but I love it when key characters are based on pets. I've always given my pets stories where they are articulate, intelligent creatures so having offical characters that support this idea is wonderful. I'm also curious to know where this will go and if we'll see her in later plots. Shinwa could use some more development as she hasn't really been seen since the Islander's plot and I can't remember any reaction to the escape of the Seawitch. Though, to be fair, she might have reserved that reaction for Saggitarius and Blake. The art is amazing. There's so much character to the design and the colours are beautiful. I love the story angle which includes the strange powers of the Kora. All in all this is a magnificent creation. I think she'd be quite pleased. :)

February 24, 2022, 10:11 pm by Targaryen
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I love it GOT on subeta. Go Liara. Nice loot also.

February 24, 2022, 8:14 pm by SeussMD
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I have no particular attachment to Shinwa, but I'm also not totally onboard with takeover by someone who uses people as pawns and forces them to do things against their will, and I'm a little alarmed by how many people are down with that just because they're not Shinwa fans and her design is very pretty. I think I'm on team 'put them both on house arrest together'. Leave Sacred Lands in the care of the Wizard, we all know he's the best character there anyway.

February 24, 2022, 11:46 am by CydcieDahlre
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Wow, after rereading through the Subetapedia pages for everyone... I've got my conspiracy theory bingo board started. 😆

February 24, 2022, 10:37 am by CydcieDahlre
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I totally read it as Professor Liara at first LOL this seems like an awesome twist coming up, I can't wait to see what's in store! We probably should have had an event with Shinwa as the hero recently, before Liara, to build empathy and support for Shinwa... because I'm also thinking Shinwa hasn't gotten my attention lately and I'm all for seeing what Liara has to bring, even after all these possessions. Shinwa may be peaceful but she be boring too, so sorry gal pal! Shinwa better have some compelling plot material for us. :)

Also I LOVE this art. So beautiful! Kudos as always to the Subeta art team y'all wild! Although I lowkey can't help but hope she's only "cursed" as a Kora nee Ontra and will become her human self eventually... then she and Euclid can have a twisty romance plot or maybe I need more coffee. :) Thanks for all your hard work, Subeta team!

February 24, 2022, 2:43 am by Kysnier
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Good looking, powerful women are a weakness of mine. Can't wait for Liara to take her place!

February 24, 2022, 1:36 am by VINYL
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PRETTY LADY 😍 😍 😍

February 24, 2022, 1:23 am by Thundercracker
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The art is amazing! Ooh is Subeta moving more away from human characters and to more Lore-style creatures? YAY! :)

February 24, 2022, 12:41 am by Juke
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Idunno man I like Liara leagues more than Shinwa already

February 24, 2022, 12:35 am by Muerte
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It's alright, I knew it wasn't That Deep. I wanted to throw in my 1 cent. I love a good reading, but what Liara says here is less of a read and more... Honestly, bullshit with some decent insults thrown at a character people seem to love to hate. If Shinwa said anything similar to this people would be making petitions to get the dictator removed from the site ASAP and question staffs morals.

I personally loved Shinwa's revamp. But the hate from users towards her has been there since the start and just increased when she got revamped (a deer anime wife with fantasy anatomy was lost QoQ).

I do think the site needs to make it clear she isn't an actual God character, and just simply very powerful even in her bound-prisoner state. And maybe give her a therapist. And update the text for her quests to include that she doesn't actually lose the bracelets. I honestly see her like Subeta's version of thor in a way. Except people look past his flaws because they want to climb him. And now I cannot think any further because of Chris Hemsworth.

February 24, 2022, 12:28 am by Allegria
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No gods, no kings. Rise up and overthrow them both.

February 23, 2022, 11:52 pm by EagleWing
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Yep, one of the worst thing you can do in trying to compare Subeta to real world. Just take a look at Survival/The Great pandemic lore page, it is a huge train wreck if it goes by real world logic. Subeta is like that middle class white kid in your class that is nice and want to be more open minded, but this kid simply have not talked to a lot of people from different minority groups. Also that kid is trying to make some inclusive fan fiction and see different races as different personality traits.

February 23, 2022, 11:33 pm by Holden
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Hey my apologies, I definitely wasn't trying to trivialize any real historical matters, since they are ongoing and deserve to be talked about seriously. Was mostly comparing the feeling of elation one gets watching that movie when someone you're rooting for suddenly stands up and states their anger. Again, totally wrong to match components of subeta lore to real groups of people and I should have been more sensitive to that, since there are other media characters I could have picked without that historical connotation. I am nonwhite and nonnative, if that means anything idk.

That said, I just don't care about Shinwa. She stopped being real to me when her character was suddenly redesigned. She's now just the picture at the side of the quest whose beauty I am actually not here to gaze at.

February 23, 2022, 11:32 pm by EagleWing
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And despite any of this... Is Shinwa even really the ruler of Sacred sands? I thought she was confined in her temple for some cosmic war crimes and people only start worshipping her as a goddess because she is an incredibly powerful magic user. Overtime, she get involved more and more with Subetean lore beyond keeping Maleria in check. For most of her time, she just stick on serving her sentence, but will intervene and punish some not. And going by Liara's battle loot descriptions, Liara is the official ruler of Sacred Sand and co-exist with Shiwa until she orchestrated an attack and exiled as a result.

Overall, this is a Propaganda.

February 23, 2022, 11:31 pm by Limeleaf
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...Both Liara and Shinwa suck equally as hard. I'll be hanging out with Maleria and Mori.

February 23, 2022, 10:46 pm by Kale
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Ah yes, what a dark Daenerys OUGHT to have been.

February 23, 2022, 10:42 pm by EagleWing
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To be fair, where was the last time Shiwa does something useful? The Mareena seal doesn't even prevent her from messing with the islanders and it is way too easily broken.

February 23, 2022, 10:31 pm by Melody
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Wow, she's simply dazzling! <3 But, I'm not about to root for her just because she's gorgeous. Shinwa may not be my favorite, but Liara seems a tad malevolent.

February 23, 2022, 10:24 pm by Xezvi
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I kinda want Liara to win, not because I hate Shinwa or think Liara would be better, but just because I'm a chaos gremlin who wants to see it all go down :3

February 23, 2022, 10:09 pm by Proxy
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Honestly, I'm with Liara on this one. Shinwa is irresponsible and rude. I've been bringing her back her lost bracelet for like 10 years, and she still has the audacity to give me Shinwa's Bow instead of potions.

Just make me an offer, and I will be more than happy to help you overthrow the cheapskate queen

February 23, 2022, 9:57 pm by teacup132
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Bedazzled by the beauty. I wonder, if Princess Liara wins, what will we have to fetch for her during quests? Perhaps Shinwa's bracelet keeps falling off because it tries returning to its true owner, Liara...

February 23, 2022, 9:46 pm by just2b
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Will the dress be available? So cooooooooool

February 23, 2022, 9:39 pm by METROID
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DOWN WITH SHINWA, LONG LIVE LIARA

February 23, 2022, 9:26 pm by Sekhmet
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Awesome, can we give her a palace and pull down Shinwa's stupid giant temple decorated with statues of herself? Bleh.

February 23, 2022, 9:16 pm by Fyreheart
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I'd like to know who these allies she talks about are.

Is it Gunther? I'll bet it's Gunther.

February 23, 2022, 9:06 pm by MirukuKuroNaiKo
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ahhhh yes. these types of characters bring the words "Everyone sucks here." to mind. Neither of them are great, I wish peace upon the lands of Saherimos, and it's people better champions.

February 23, 2022, 9:05 pm by Skolletta
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Everyone loves Liara. <3

February 23, 2022, 8:49 pm by demon
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by all means, liara, i'll help be rid of shinwa. i mean, she caught those hands with that bopper.

February 23, 2022, 8:47 pm by Pandaslowpoke
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Oh nooooo shinwa is gonna get beaten, how saaaaaad, anyway stan Liara, long die cheapwa and may she suffer.

February 23, 2022, 8:39 pm by Julie
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I think Shinwa will need to be giving us two items again... show us the love!!!!

February 23, 2022, 8:39 pm by Julie
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I think Shinwa will need to be giving us two items again... show us the love!!!!

February 23, 2022, 8:39 pm by Purge
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This is now my favorite art on the entire site. She's gorgeous! Such a clean design.

February 23, 2022, 8:24 pm by Beowulf
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Does anyone know all the people got possess? I think I'm missing one and dont know who!

February 23, 2022, 8:23 pm by Fyreheart
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I don't even know hat makes her or Maleria goddesses anyway. Aren't they just powerful aliens with no real divinity?

February 23, 2022, 8:14 pm by omg_carrie
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Omg she's GORGEOUS, I love her!!! You go girl, take down Shinwa!! I never liked Shinwa anyway :p

February 23, 2022, 8:09 pm by METROID
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Oracle should be in charge of the Saherimos anyways. Shinwa is a false god.

February 23, 2022, 7:12 pm by Sopheroo
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" i hope shinwa murders you all "

She's not allowed to do so, the Oracle said so.

February 23, 2022, 7:07 pm by Fyreheart
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Because for some reason she's under some form of divine house arrest. Honestly, I never even considered her as the ruler of Saherimos. She was always just kinda...there.

February 23, 2022, 6:18 pm by 13thMaiden
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As a denizen of Saherimos and part of a species that's been around a long time...This should be interesting. The one who calls herself goddess with the power of light vs a "princess" who claims her role through the power of psychic manipulation.

However, I can say for most of the Sand Spirits, this whole "Exalted Conservator of the Saheric Dunes" nonsense? Yeah, no, she's not conserved ANY dunes or any part of the desert except villages. If anyone 'conserves' the dunes and wild sands, it's us Sand Spirits and the wild creatures living there.

Anyways, have fun with your oversized Feli-fight Liara and Shinwa.

February 23, 2022, 6:17 pm by Jack
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I love how many people wanna overthrow Shinwa 😂

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