Inks

Illumineers use six magical inks to summon glimmers of Disney characters. 
Some will appear as familiar friends while others will appear in fantastic new forms.

Each type of magical ink gives the glimmers different qualities. Usually this means expressing or exaggerating qualities already present in the original character, but it can also mean “theming” the characters with new roles and skills.

No ink is innately good or evil, and both heroes and villains can be found in all six inks.


AMBER

Amber glimmers are purposeful. Patient and dedicated, they’re able to pursue causes and ambitions with single-minded persistence. They often work within communities, either from above as a leader or from within as a healer, bodyguard, or just a loyal follower. 


AMETHYST

Amethyst glimmers are wondrous, for this is the otherworldly ink of sorcerers, sages, animated objects, and other glimmers who use their special powers to achieve their aims. They are incredibly powerful when they have access to their amazing abilities but may land in trouble if they’re stripped of those or tap into power they can’t control.


EMERALD

Emerald glimmers are flexible. Gifted with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, they are never caught off guard. Quick-thinking but not necessarily book-smart, they navigate their environment—whether physical or social, natural or artificial—with ease.


RUBY

Ruby glimmers are daring. They use their speed and bravery to defy the odds. They are often warriors, explorers, and daredevils. 


SAPPHIRE

Sapphire glimmers are intellectual. Intelligent and creative, they excel at strategy, invention, and the arts. They can almost always know something, plan something, or invent something that will win the day. 


STEEL

Steel glimmers are strong. Large and imposing, armored, or just plain powerful, Steel glimmers can apply huge amounts of brute force to get the job done.