Art of Venus

Welcome to Solaris, traveller! This is a slower-than-light science fantasy set in our own solar system.
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Veils of Venus

Veils of Venus by Annie Stein

Venus seen from orbit. Several astrallite farms dance like veils around the planet.

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Venus

Planet | Apr 21, 2025

Brilliant toxic smogs protect and obscure Venus from outsiders. The planet is a lush and hostile paradise, and it's inhabitants are the strange and alien Fei.

Astrallite

Material | Apr 11, 2025

In cytherocentric orbit, the crystal seed farms shimmer like fine gossamer mesh. The young astrallite tugs at the lattice as it dreams of soaring between planets.

Art of Venus

Gallery | May 3, 2025

A gallery of all the art made for Venus! Featuring scenes, people, and more.

Rose Knight

Rose Knight by Annie Stein

A venusian Rose Knight leans on their sword. It's unclear if they're alive or not. Inspired by the prompt "rose".

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Rose Knight

Profession | Dec 7, 2024

Art of Venus

Gallery | May 3, 2025

A gallery of all the art made for Venus! Featuring scenes, people, and more.

Scenes

A crowd celebrates the new year with sparklers.

Universal NYE Celebration by Annie Stein

People

A young Sofi Casabella with filter plants.

Young Casabella by Annie Stein

Illustration of a fei. She is vivid pink, with brightly coloured clothing. It is hard to tell what is part of her and what is clothing.

Fei by Annie Stein

Human with Filter Organs by Annie Stein

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Fei Banner

Fei Banner by Annie Stein

A banner depicting a Fei.

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Fei

Species | Mar 22, 2025

The Fei are the plantlike people of Venus. Their striking appearance demands attention, with coloration in all shades of the rainbow. Their breath is toxic to other humanoids, so travelling Fei wear masks to avoid poisoning others.

Metamorphis

Spell | Sep 2, 2024

Appearance is a matter of choice for the Fei, not one of inheritance. Through metamorphis the Fei can change any aspect of their appearance. The process is slow and deliberate, and a great pride of the Venusian people.