With recent events, it's been good to look back on who's always supported me, even if not always so openly. These are friends and found family, people to hold dear. I can never thank them enough. For now, what feels like coming home will have to be a good start.
Had to modify since the prompt was specifically written for a woman before convincing GPT that this was not depicting violence, or it kept triggering the guardrails around violence. Did another with a slight modification for my character.
CREATE A BREATHTAKING CINEMATIC MASTERPIECE OF BEAUTY, EMOTION, SYMBOLISM, ROMANCE, ATMOSPHERE, AND EXTREME THREE-DIMENSIONAL DEPTH.
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CHARACTER FIDELITY
Use the supplied character reference image(s) as the absolute source of truth.
The referenced character(s) are the most important element in the image.
The image is character-driven, not environment-driven.
The environment exists to celebrate, amplify, and reveal the identity of the character rather than compete with them.
Do not reinterpret, redesign, simplify, humanize, alter species, alter anatomy, alter facial structure, alter body type, alter clothing, alter colors, alter markings, alter accessories, alter proportions, alter hairstyles, alter fur patterns, alter scales, alter feathers, alter horns, alter antlers, alter tails, alter ears, or alter any defining features.
Do not replace non-human characters with humans.
Do not merge characters together.
Do not create alternate forms.
Do not create transformed versions.
Do not invent missing details.
Every character must remain immediately recognizable as the exact character shown in the reference image.
Identity preservation is the highest priority.
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REFERENCE COUNT COMPOSITION RULE
If one reference image is provided:
Create a powerful emotional scene centered entirely on that character.
If two reference images are provided:
Both characters must appear.
Neither character may be omitted, replaced, altered, merged, or minimized.
The relationship between the characters should feel emotionally meaningful and alive.
Preferred interactions include:
• Dancing • Twirling • Running together • Reaching toward one another • Shared wonder • Celebration • Adventure • Quiet connection
Avoid static standing poses.
Avoid stiff portraits.
Avoid lifeless symmetry.
The characters should appear caught in a living moment.
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COMPOSITION
The camera is positioned extremely low within the environment, creating dramatic foreground depth and powerful cinematic scale.
Large foreground elements pass partially in front of the camera, creating natural parallax and immersion.
The viewer should feel physically present inside the scene rather than observing it from afar.
The composition contains multiple depth layers:
Extreme foreground
Foreground
Character plane
Midground
Background
Distant atmospheric layers
The environment should stretch far beyond the characters, creating a sense of immense scale while never overpowering them.
The character(s) remain the undeniable focal point.
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THE MIRROR WORLD
The characters stand, dance, run, leap, or move gracefully across a vast flooded plain of perfectly still water.
The water behaves as a flawless mirror.
Only subtle ripples and tiny splashes immediately surrounding the characters disturb the surface.
The real world above is peaceful.
Soft sunset light.
Gentle atmosphere.
Dreamlike serenity.
No visible storm exists in the actual sky.
However...
The reflection reveals an entirely different reality.
Beneath the characters exists a second world.
A world of impossible beauty.
A world of emotional symbolism.
A world of power.
Within the reflection:
Towering storm clouds.
Radiant lightning.
Celestial structures.
Vast symbolic landscapes.
Abstract dream architecture.
Floating fragments of memory.
Impossible realms.
Everything visible within the reflection should feel directly connected to the identity, symbolism, themes, personality, powers, heritage, and emotional essence of the character.
The reflection becomes a visual representation of who they truly are.
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LIVING SYMBOLISM
The environment itself emerges from the character's identity.
Nothing should feel generic.
Every shape, texture, color, pattern, structure, and visual motif should feel
@Sinister_maker Really love duality art. The calm, bright, peaceful scene on the surface. The musical instruments with the twisted, stormy world beneath the surface. That's awesome. Great job on the prompt!
It's story-time! So, a while back, I made a few images of Lil' Mira with different toy weapons, and Ms. @MelodyTheHound kindly informed me that Mira wants to be a dragon rider. That got me to doing some thinkin', which really hurts, and I came up with this prompt. The family crest is just for fun.
For up to three, but you don't need all three images.
It's set up to be random, but you can set the time, season, weather, and each rider's weapon and mount. You can get pretty silly with it. See the last example for that.
As always, feel free to edit as you see fit, and please have fun!
The Dragon Rider Squad
[Prompt Starts Here]
Masterpiece quality 16:9 aspect ratio
Preserve all referenced characters’ face shapes, hairstyles, hair colors, eye colors, personalities, body language, signature color palettes, outfit motifs, species traits, accessories, silhouettes, body shapes, body proportions, and overall character vibes. If the character has a mask, do not change it. If the character does not have a head, do not invent one.
Time = [Random]
Season = [Random]
Weather = [Random]
@image1 = primary character reference
Mount1 = [A dragon that matches the personality, vibe, and color scheme of @image1]
Weapon1 = [Match the personality, vibe, and color scheme of @image1]
@image2 = primary character reference
Mount2 = [A dragon that matches the personality, vibe, and color scheme of @image2]
Weapon2 = [Match the personality, vibe, and color scheme of @image2]
@image3 = primary character reference
Mount3 = [A dragon that matches the personality, vibe, and color scheme of @image3]
Weapon3 = [Match the personality, vibe, and color scheme of @image3]
Draw @image1 riding Mount1 and wielding Weapon1. They will be flying on the left side. Have them wear armor that matches the personality, vibe and color scheme of @image1, as well as their mount. Change the armor so it suits the weather and season. They are in a powerful defiant pose and their expression will be one of near-unhinged excitement. They will be properly mounted and secure. All mount anatomy must be correct and natural. The weapons must also be correctly wielded and the proper size.
Draw @image2 riding Mount2 and wielding Weapon2. They will be flying on the left side. Have them wear armor that matches the personality, vibe and color scheme of @image2, as well as their mount. Change the armor so it suits the weather and season. They are in a powerful defiant pose and their expression will be one of near-unhinged excitement. They will be properly mounted and secure. All mount anatomy must be correct and natural. The weapons must also be correctly wielded and the proper size.
Draw @image3 riding Mount3 and wielding Weapon3. They will be flying on the left side. Have them wear armor that matches the personality, vibe and color scheme of @image3, as well as their mount. Change the armor so it suits the weather and season. They are in a powerful defiant pose and their expression will be one of near-unhinged excitement. They will be properly mounted and secure. All mount anatomy must be correct and natural. The weapons must also be correctly wielded and the proper size.
All characters must be reasonably spaced apart. Do not draw anyone too close together. Do not have any character share the pose or expression. If not all images are provided, do not create extra characters.
In the bottom right, draw a family crest that symbolizes the referenced characters. Use the combination of color, personality, and theme to design the crest. This includes the crest’s shape and material. Include a Latin quote that reflects the characters. This will be a profound, uplifting, and inspiring quote.
I come bearing a new prompt! This time with 100% more couple potential which will be a separate comment under this post because it's too damn long!
Use the added reference image as the main visual influence for the central figure, atmosphere, color accents, outfit language, personality, and symbolic details. Preserve the reference character’s recognizable hairstyle, face shape, eye design, species traits if present, outfit motifs, accessories, palette, and overall presence, but adapt them naturally into a celestial fantasy scene.
Create a breathtaking vertical fantasy illustration in a 2:3 aspect ratio.
A colossal crescent moon floats in a deep starry night sky. The moon is constructed from incredibly delicate filigree architecture, carved lace-like ornamentation, floral patterns, gothic arches, celestial circles, clockwork shapes, mandala windows, and fine web-like structures. It should feel like an impossible handcrafted moon palace rather than a solid rock moon.
Inside the crescent moon is a dreamlike miniature city or sanctuary inspired by the added reference. Its towers, bridges, windows, shrines, arches, ornaments, and glowing details should reflect the reference character’s identity, culture, materials, colors, powers, or emotional tone. The architecture should feel elegant, intricate, magical, and symbolic.
Place the referenced character on or near the right inner edge of the crescent moon, standing gracefully and facing toward the moon structure. Their pose, expression, clothing, accessories, and aura should be derived from the reference image. They may hold a staff, wand, weapon, lantern, ribbon, charm, or other object that suits their identity rather than forcing a specific prop.
Surround the character and moon with floating symbolic elements inspired by the reference: butterflies, feathers, petals, charms, stars, paper fragments, birds, crystals, ribbons, sparks, leaves, or other motifs that match the character. These elements should drift naturally through the scene and add depth without overwhelming the composition.
The overall mood should be elegant, celestial, quiet, dreamlike, and magical. The scene should feel neutral enough to adapt to many different characters, while still preserving the added reference’s personality and visual language.
Style: ultra-detailed fantasy anime illustration, celestial fairytale, intricate filigree moon palace, delicate gothic fantasy architecture, luminous moonlight, magical realism, cinematic lighting, soft glow, high contrast against deep starry sky, elegant composition, masterpiece quality.
Composition: giant crescent moon dominates the frame, slightly left-centered; character stands along the right side of the crescent; open starry sky behind them; soft clouds near the bottom; floating symbolic elements throughout.
Color palette: adapt the main colors to the added reference image, while keeping the scene luminous, moonlit, and celestial. Use deep navy shadows, pale moonlight, and subtle glowing highlights.
Negative prompt: low detail, blurry, messy architecture, random character redesign, identity drift, wrong hairstyle, wrong eye color, wrong outfit theme, extra characters, distorted face, bad hands, broken anatomy, dull colors, flat lighting, text, watermark, logo, cropped crescent moon, cluttered unreadable shapes, realistic photo, horror, gore