Nelia Voss — Ink-Rose Sifaka of the Unwritten Ballroom
Nelia Voss arrives at the Unwritten Ballroom without the invitation everyone insists she needs. The adult sifaka-inspired dancer carries a folded silver fan, and the doorman recognizes the dent along its edge. It belonged to the founder, who once declared that anyone willing to invent a dance should be allowed through the door.
AI-generated character concept · Original fictional lore
The story of Nelia Voss
A fictional story inspired by the artwork.
Inside, the floor is divided into dark blue squares that change position whenever the orchestra pauses. Experienced guests memorize elaborate sequences to avoid becoming stranded. Nelia, wearing a flowing ink-blue coat crossed by bright rose waves, watches the moving edges instead. Her long white tail helps her balance while she waits for a pattern worth following.
The first pause leaves her alone on a narrow island of tiles. Rather than leap toward the largest group, she opens the silver fan and taps a new rhythm against her palm. A nearby dancer answers with a heel. Two more join, and the isolated squares begin drifting toward their shared beat.
By midnight, the orchestra has stopped trying to lead. Nelia does not become the center of the new dance; she passes the rhythm around, letting each guest change it before the floor can settle into another rigid arrangement. Her favorite moment comes when an anxious beginner invents a step that makes everyone laugh.
She leaves before the final bow, returning the fan to its folded shape. On the threshold, the doorman offers to write her name into the guest ledger. Nelia accepts, provided he leaves a blank line underneath. She expects the ballroom will need another uninvited idea tomorrow.
Explore the artwork on DeviantArt
Discover more character artwork in Creationfan’s store. Check the individual listings for current prices, availability, file contents, and usage rights.
Visit Creationfan on DeviantArt ↗