Anthony Christou

Anthony Christou

Anthony Christou

Dream catchers often seem to be very magical things

A griffin flying through a sunset sky

In Ancient Greek mythology, crows were once white until they angered the sun god Apollo who burnt them in punishment, turning them black.

The Kitsune, Kumiho or Huli Jing depending on whether you are in Japan, Korea or China. Regarless this multi-tailed fox is well loved in asian folk tales, myth and legends. However rarely is it shown in it's more wintery form of the artic fox.

The wise and fearsome panther stalks through the jungle like the stories by Rudyard Kipling.

All cats seem to dream of becoming mighty hunters and warriors. But Dagar is determined that it will be more than just a dream for him. He is going to make his mark on history.

A special species mixing Australian parrots and Dragons

A fierce fire chimera ready for battle.

In a blighted red stone mountain range prepares a goblin warrior for his evil charge.

A magnificent lion stands proudly watching over his grassland home.

The Raiju of Japanese mythology was often associated with the Shinto god of lightnig - Raijin. The Raiju is most often seen as a blue wolf and during storms becomes agitated leaping from buildings and trees. Thus representing lightning.

Sir Edmund - The gentleman bulldog.

The Empusa of Greek legend is a great exmaple of how creatures and charcters from myths and legends can change and evolve over time. Becoming something more akin to the succubus.

Angels from the bible were often described as very surreal creatures, not at all like the beautiful winged people we often see instead. This statue is more inspired by the older descriptions.

The titan dragon god rising from the water among the rocky spires of his power.

Horses of legend have long had a connection with water. With the ancient Greeks believing that they were created by Poseidon, the god of the Ocean.

The magestic white wolf sits looking down on the forest they protect using the powerful captuveri magic that runs in their very veins.

Two wolves work together to cast a powerful spell to help protect their beloved forest

A scary zombie pirate rising from the ruins of his shipwrecked vessel.

A powerful mage from the popular fantasy series, Luminous Ages. Arcturios has his own goals and ambitions but for now he is focused on training the new, young mage, Thrakos.

Berit is a demon and a character in the popular fantasy card game, Luminous Ages. A cunning and powerful demon, Berit is not to be underestimated.

The Curlichaun is one of the many characters that you meet in the Grumpy Lion Inn, the setting for the illustrated novel, Tavern of Dreams. This book is part of the popular fantasy series, Luminous Ages. You shouldn't fall for this sneaky creatures act, all he wants is all your booze.

Lena is a powerful magician from the popular fantasy series, Luminous Ages by award winning artist, Anthony Christou. While Lena's title shows her devotation to good over evil, she is most connected with nature and the desire to protect and value it.

Leontaros never felt he fit in with his people so left to find his own way. A powerful magician he never felt a need of the protection of a pride but is hoping to find a group that he can call his own.

Lord Altis is a powerful Mare Mage from the popular fantasy series, Luminous Ages. This evil entity should be avoided at all costs

No fantasy tavern is complete without a suit of armour standing in some corner as if it has it's own story to tell. However in the Grumpy Lion Inn, he does and his name is Sir Simion the Dragonhearted.

Thrakos grew up on a farm near Kiria with his father. It was only very recent that he learnt that his mother was a powerful magician and he has inherited her magic. Now he must go on a journey to master his powers because they destroy him.

Thrakos on his journey meets many dragons, both good and bad. But perhaps the ones he finds he gets on with the most are the dragons that are neither and instead love mischief.

Many different people find their way into the realms of Luminous Ages. Some make a new home for themselves while others strive to find their way home. Zara Artemis was a proud Amazon warrior and is not happy about her current situation.

The Bai Ze is a creature from Chinese mythology. Legend says that he met the first Emperor of China and dictated a book to him that included knowledge of all creatures. It has many descriptions including a white lion, cow or part human.

A steam powered robot dances on top of a wooden table near a steampunk juke box.

The dijiang or hundun is part of Chinese mythology. A divine beast it has no face it is said to represent primordial chaos but is not good or bad.

A metal like insect with a scorpion like tail. A dangerous creature with a taste for gem stones and precious metals.

A steampunk owl with googles and a hat

Pixiu is a popular mythical creature in Feng Shui as it's presence is thought to attract wealth to a temple or house and help keep it.

A ten tailed grey fox standing in front of a Torii gate in the garden of a Japanese temple.