Limited Edition adoptable character auction - OPEN

*Bidding takes place on Furaffinity only, check it out here ------> http://www.furaffinity.net/view/19877608/

Auction Info:
Auction ends Tuesday, May 10th at 6 pm MDT.
Auction has ended, congrats to wolfenakari, who is the lucky new owner of Yajan!

Photos: http://soulofwinter.deviantart.com/art/Yajan-Ornament-607416752

Just for a bit of background on these special auctions, as I make my pendants and figurines, to me these are more than just casts. Being hand painted, every design is a unique piece of art, and has felt like the pendant is imbued with a bit of the essence of that individual character. As I create these characters, and as I paint the ornament, the story of the character is just as important as the colors and markings, and is consciously kept in mind throughout the painting process. To push the idea further, I've decided to introduce these limited character auctions. On top of the Shisa already being limited edition, these particular paint jobs will never show up again on another Shisa ornament. You'll not only be adopting your very own mini guardian lion-dog, but you'll be able to physically hold your new character! These will be a rare treat, only once every one or two months. It is my hope that these rare beasts give people a tangible way to explore personalities and adventures, which they can share with others in the form of ornaments, stories, and art!

Character Background:
Normally Shisa that have been bred for generations in the physical world are stuck with warrior duties, leading a very mundane way of life. Eat, sleep, and fight is all that they know. Yajan is unusual in this way. He began his life as one of these warriors, but earthly authorities were no match compared to his zeal for a deeper meaning. While he was built for physical work and fighting, his passions swiftly led him to the sides of high spiritual figures. On his journey he made the sacrifice to leave the sides of his brothers in battle so that he could act as guardian abroad with these teachers. Some judged his choice as a horrible act of abandonment, but inside he knew that his calling was to protect the knowledge of these higher teachings. During travel, Yajan is well known among monks and spiritual teachers for being a fierce guardian, but once the dust settles, you can be sure he's listening in on what they have to say. Don't mistake his higher calling as a weakness, he is a brutal warrior in battle!

More info on the auction page: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/19877608/