Tessa Jameson

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New England, USA

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The Starry Twelve — Original Character Gallery

Twelve friends. One sky full of adventures. In Celestial Village, young zodiac friends discover that their star gifts shine brightest when they work together.

They first learned how to shine together.

Character-development artwork from the original Starry Twelve project.

Meet the Twelve

A whimsical illustrated adventure series for ages 6–9. Each story follows one friend through a magical challenge that opens a path to courage, creativity, patience, or teamwork.

Aria the Adventurer

Aries · Ram

When a storm cracks the comet bridge, Aria learns courage can mean slowing down and letting friends help.

Aria, a small white ram in a red scarf, running beneath stars.
Aria the Adventurer · original Aries character

Tavi the Star-Gardener

Taurus · Bull

Tavi’s glowing garden fades until the friends each tend a bloom—and discover that care grows when it’s shared.

Tavi, a gentle young bull wearing a sage-green gardening apron beside a glowing star-flower.
Tavi the Star-Gardener · original Taurus character

Pippa the Storyteller

Gemini · Twin-natured zodiac animal

Two maps tell different stories. Pippa listens to both and finds a way forward that brings the perspectives together.

Pippa, a pair of fox-like twin friends sharing a glowing storybook beneath the stars.
Pippa the Storyteller · original Gemini character

Kai the Caretaker

Cancer · Crab

A moon-tide storm overwhelms Kai’s shelters, and the friends turn one guarded haven into a refuge they can share.

Kai, a friendly blue young crab holding a glowing star lantern beside a shell shelter.
Kai the Caretaker · original Cancer character

Luma the Radiant

Leo · Lioness

In an eclipse maze, Luma discovers the way forward appears when everyone’s light gets a chance to shine.

Luma, a confident young blonde-gold lioness with long flowing hair, holding a glowing star.
Luma the Radiant · original Leo character

Vera the Healer

Virgo · Zodiac animal healer

While tending to wilting star-creatures, Vera learns that helpers need care, rest, and gentleness too.

Vera, a cream-and-brown rabbit-like healer kneeling to tend a glowing star-flower.
Vera the Healer · original Virgo character

Lina the Balancer

Libra · Scale-marked zodiac animal

When a crystal bridge tilts with every disagreement, Lina helps the friends make a choice together.

Lina, a cream-and-brown young owl balancing on one foot with a lilac ribbon and gold scales charm.
Lina the Balancer · original Libra character

Soren the Lantern-Bearer

Scorpio · Lantern-tailed zodiac animal

On the way to a hidden lake, Soren’s lantern grows brighter as the friends learn to trust one another.

Soren, a friendly purple-and-brown scorpion with a curved tail holding a glowing star lantern.
Soren the Lantern-Bearer · original Scorpio character

Sage the Seeker

Sagittarius · Archer-marked zodiac animal

Chasing shooting stars takes Sage past the real clue; listening helps reveal the way home.

Sage, a friendly young deer with antlers, a blue scarf, and a glowing star-tipped arrow against a navy starry sky.
Sage the Seeker · original Sagittarius character

Clio the Climber

Capricorn · Mountain goat

Clio reaches the summit by pacing the climb and building a route the whole group can use.

Clio, a cream-and-brown mountain goat with curved horns, a green scarf, climbing toward a golden star against a navy sky.
Clio the Climber · original Capricorn character

Auri the Dream-Builder

Aquarius · Water-bearing zodiac animal

Auri’s clever star-river raft works after the friends add ideas that make room for everyone.

Auri, a friendly brown otter with a teal starry scarf, holding a glowing star over a small raft.
Auri the Dream-Builder · original Aquarius character

Mira the Dreamer

Pisces · Fish

When a dream-tide enchants the village, Mira honors the dreams while helping everyone wake safely.

Mira, a lavender-blue Pisces fish with flowing teal and rose fins and golden stars against a navy sky.
Mira the Dreamer · original Pisces character

Series status: in development. Three original Starry Twelve stories currently have full manuscripts; the remaining adventures are in development.

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