ALT Lore bits. Okami is a Celestial Guardian, a reconnaissance/combat branch of the Celestials. -- Celestials are divine beings who usually observe the worlds to maintain balance, they tend to reside in another plane of existence between time and space, keeps their operation secret. Guardians go to the world themselves, less secretive. Few Guardians currently exist as only the worthy are selected, and most who take on the ritual to become one perishes. For being worthy doesn't assure the position. -- Evolution (or Celestial Ascension) is a unique power up, indicated by the number of tails that appear; Each one is a multiplier to his base stats, up to 9, then evolution itself distributes the power. Additional abilities are gained, and existing abilities are enhanced by this state. III: All-Round, stat spread is distributed evenly, & Mega Evolution is further empowered. VI: Special Focused: Stat spread is focused on Sp.A & Sp.D IX: Physical Focused: Stat spread is focused on Atk & Def

ALT Celestial (Ascension) Evolution IX Okami

ALT Base Okami

ALT Celestial Ascension VI Okami

ALT Okami takes a moment to read his specialized tome, reviewing the spells he has obtained over time. Meanwhile, the Zoroark, Raine attempts to read along, but the magical encryption of the tome prevents him from following along properly, only seeing a blank canvas with each page that flipped away; Though, it appears that he doesn't mind as long as he is nearby the fox he seemed to be rather attached to. Artwork done by a friend.