Diorama of Prayer Ruins and Guardians 

Hello, I'mThalasso hobbyer. こんにちは！ Thank you so much for all of your comments and "super-thanks". I would like to thank each and every one of you for supporting me, but since I am a one-man operation, I am unable to do so. I am sorry. But I read all the comments and thank you from my heart. I have posted free wallpaper on my official website that you can use on your phone's lock screen. If you install this, a prayer guardian will protect your phone. ....Maybe. I would be happy if you continue to support my activities. Thank you so much. こんにちは。たらそほびやです。 たくさんのコメントと『スーパーサンクス』をくださった方。まことにありがとうございます。 本来であればご支援くださったかた全員におひとりずつ、お礼を申し上げたいですが、わたしはたった1人で活動しているため、そうすることができません。 ですがすべてのコメントに目をとおし、心のお辞儀を90度、ご支援に感謝をさせていただいております。 わたしの公式サイトのギャラリーページに、スマホのロック画面に使える壁紙を用意しました。もしよろしければお使いいただくと、『祈りの守護者』が皆さまのスマホを守護･･･するかもしれません。 これからもわたしの活動を応援していただけると幸せです。ご視聴まことにありがとうございました。 Official site↓↓ www.thalassohobbyer.com/

Not me crying from this absolutely stunning art and bittersweet story. It's been an emotional day. But really, your art is the most incredible artwork I have ever seem, and I honestly believe you don't get paid enough for the things you create. But seeing you create is so inspiring. Thank you so much

when you felt guilty adding harpoons to the guardian's body, i definitely felt the same way. also! i never thought i would ever cry while watching someone make a diorama, this is definitely a first 😭 i was in awe but the story behind really broke me. bittersweet endings are so hard to accept, although this is very beautiful. can't express properly how much this piece moved me but just know that we all appreciate your hard work and sheer skill. thank you for making this! 💖

You made me cry for a fictional shark, and had me mesmerised again by your meticulous process. You are one talented person. And your guardian series are always a delight to see. ❤❤❤

WHY is this guardian's pure little face bringing me such peace and happiness. he looks so calm and gentle. this is so amazing i want to cry.

Literally bawling my eyes out over here over a hunk of tin foil and clay. The heart and emotion you put into your work is stunning

His story, has ended. "Rest well, my guardian". "You have completed your task, and honored the memory of an old man with your final sacrifice". "I shall see you soon, old friend." These words echoed slightly, in the King's Tomb, as his ghostly image slowly faded. One final beam of sunlight shown through the shattered remains of the once grand window, faintly illuminating the gem on the guardians head. One may have said it looked like the comforting hand of an old friend.

In my opinion, these sorts of videos should be why RU-vid exists. I would be feel very privileged if I had one of your works of art in my home.

This diorama is one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. I haven't cried in ages but immediately started tearing up when I saw this, didn't know I needed to cry that much. It broke my heart to hear you aren't getting paid enough, I hope more people recognize your beautiful creations.

Why Thallasso Hobbyer is such a good youtuber: 1. Takes over 3 months making a diorama 2. Remakes models that had a mistake, no matter how frustrating it may be 3. Willing to go the extra mile to make every intricate detail to make his diorama look realistic 4. Breaks some part of his diorama to give it a ruined vibe, even if it meant destroying hours or even days worth of work 5. Does all of this for us to enjoy

Also I just love the serene expression on the guardian's face. It's so peaceful and full of love. The story is so sweet.

I have cried and will continue crying for so long. This is simply beautiful. The undying loyalty and love makes my heart hurt in such an exquisitely beautiful and painful way. If I had the money to buy this, I would. Never sell yourself short. Your art is worth so much. You are truly an artist. I would love to read this story. A short one, maybe. How you tell such stories in this way is phenomenal. Thank you for sharing this with us. I’m gonna go eat while still crying. ❤️

I don’t usually cry when I see a diorama, but the story was so sweet and sad 🥺 I am happy to wait for new videos as well. The quality of your work takes time and the skill and attention to detail are worth the wait! Thank you for your creativity, and hard work!

"My earnings are not enough." Dude, you charge orders of magnitude below what anyone would expect. You are one of the most incredible artists I have ever seen on RU-vid. You made Meg art, the director responded. You made Subnautica art, the developers commissioned you. You're a storyteller, your original pieces like this are creative original, thought-provoking, emotional, and leave any observer wanting more, expanding it in their mind, saddened that both the story ends here in terms *of* the art, and *in* the art. They're even strangely relatable. Not to mention the countless other virtues required to be an artist like you, not to mention your artistic integrity. If ever I could afford it, I would gladly pay tens of thousands for one of these masterpieces. Stop being so damn humble! P.S. Yes people wish they you could post more videos, but no-one is mad. People (mostly) understand that quality work takes time, and this isn't mass-produced and clickbaity like some other dioramas on RU-vid. And fuck anyone who actually cares about the realism of the stained glass.

Oh man I definitely cried over this one, but I'm so glad you were able to revisit this project! I definitely understand the yearn to perfect past art pieces, growth and practice always brings better results! Thank you so much for posting again!

Why did you make him so sad?!?!😭

Every once in a while I come back to see your videos. So many of them are breathtaking. Keep up the good work!

3:19 体に刺さってるのが槍とか武器なんだって分かって心が痛くなったけど、『守護者』だからそれでもずっと守るべきもののために生きてるんだって思うとすごくかっこいいし、目を閉じてる表情が穏やかに見えて、数えきれないくらいの年月を超えてきた生物って感じが最高

The end of the video actually made me tear up. Another incredible piece of art.

I'm struck by the peace and serenity captured on the guardians face. I couldn't look away from it. You are an incredibly skilled person and have my deepest respect.

There doesn’t need to be realism in these pieces. Your detail is enough to bring tears from beauty to my eyes. Every bit about this is amazing. No need to apologize for stained glass windows. They’re gorgeous.

This guy makes absolute masterpieces and says he was “inexperienced”. God i could never do that even with decades of experience. I understand that he tries to overcome himself and thats incredible but definitely everyone thinks that every single one of your works is astonishing!

The art that you create is always absolutely wonderful, it's always exciting when one of your videos is released! The time and effort that you put into these projects really shows, so thank you for all that you do! Edit: also, the story for this video is beautiful! I feel for the shark and hope he's at peace

no diorama has touched me like this one has. when the realization hit from the sword being placed onto the box and it became clear you were making a coffin and not a treasure chest like i originally assumed from the thumbnail, my heart squeezed. coupled with the fact that the coffin has a gem matching the guardian, and the story at the end? this is the first diorama video to make me tear up due to the raw emotion i was made to feel. not only is the craftsmanship gorgeous and incredibly admirable, but the way this art tells such a bittersweet story, all from a scene frozen in time, is absolutely phenomenal. i think if this piece was in my home i'd get nothing done because i'd stare at it all day and get lost in the details and story of it all. beautifully done, thank you for sharing this with us 🩵

ほんとに綺麗...短いのに色々な背景を考えさせられる物語めちゃくちゃ泣ける..

Im not crying at the reveal story, you're crying! This is such a gorgeous piece and its fantastic to see your skills ever improving! Your dioramas have actually helped me kick my fear of deep water because all your guardians are so nice, thank you!

Many, many centuries had passed since the very last of the lord’s kin had visited, the once grand halls of the cathedral had become worn down and water from the surrounding lake had engulfed the grand building allowing for the lord’s guardian to enter. He had watched over the small forgotten building for ages warding off trespassers as he was told by his great friend before he passed. As time passed the place had turned from a holy site to a haunted place. Many people went to hunt the guardian having entirely forgotten his noble deeds and purpose. He was spurned and shunned from the city he used to watch over. As he lay by his lord’s coffin he remembers him, his greatest friend and king. He remembered when they both met for the first time, the boy’s friend had fallen into the lake and he dove in to save her. His friend was an orphan the daughter of a blacksmith who had died years back and since then she had been poor. The king, merely a prince then of noble birth dove in to the lake to save a poor girl of far less importance. That was the moment he knew that this boy was destined to be a great and kind king. He took the children upon his back and took them back to the city and in the boys hands was a crown with a ruby embedded within, a symbol of the guardian’s favor. Ever since then the boy visited the lake and so too did the guardian go to meet him and they became close. Soon however the peaceful times had changed and war had broken out with a kingdom overseas. The prince had fought in this war alongside the guardian with a sword given to him by his best friend who had inherited her fathers smithing talent. The two became known as the greatest warriors of the kingdom and together they drove back the enemy but just as all seemed well, disaster struck. The old king had become gravely ill and soon the kingdom fell into disarray but the prince took it upon him to continue to lead his father’s army and soon victory was theirs. But as the kingdom was without a king a court was to be held to decide upon the next ruler. They all looked to the great prince to take the crown for who else would be worthy to take the crown. And soon the Prince had become the King and eventually found love with his greatest friend. As more years passed by the King grew older and had children but none carried the purity of heart nor the will to lead as he did. More and more time passed until the king had succumbed to disease as his father did. And as he spoke his last words to the guardian by the lake just as he used to when he was young he told him “I oblige you, old friend look after the people as I longer can for I trust you with all my heart with all I have done”. And so the guardian remains no matter how lonely it gets without his king. Beside the kings coffin upon which his blade rests and the ruby from his crown lie embedded. Absolutely loved this piece, very inspiring to make stories off of I’ll probably draw something based off of this

In a world where creators are turning to more and more low-skill, easy approaches like 3D printing, it's good to see someone taking more traditional steps. Well done.

偶然このチャンネルにたどり着き、すべての作品を遡ってみていた中で、この作品のストーリーや完成度に最後涙が止まらなくなりました。 この守護者が安らかであることを願わずにはいられませんでした。 素晴らしいストーリーと作品を作り上げたたらそほびやさんを心から尊敬します。 これからも活動応援しております。

もう涙がポロポロ零れるのですよ……なんて愛しい子なのでしょう…素敵でした

The details you can make out of wood and foam is awe inspiring! The story you created for the shark is amazing as well!

Incredible craftsmanship and a touching story. May you continue to make such breathtaking works for years to come.

That was beautiful.

I love when artists remind us that they make mistakes and struggle too. It makes me feel better knowing I'm not the only one struggling when creating.

I dunno why I suddenly cried after seeing the finish product ... I don't even know the full story of the "shark" guardian, but there's something captivating about it 😭❤ Thank you for your hardwork! You may sometimes feel that you're not improving, but believe me, YOU'VE IMPROVED!!! you're always improving!!! And yes, this work of yours is definitely worth for auction, so be confident! Looking forward to your future projects 💝😌❤

サムネできれいな作品だなと思って何気なくみたら、そのストーリーも作品の素晴らしさもあって大泣きした。全てがすばらしいです。

I'm crying. I feel so much for him. You created such an expressive story frozen at the last moment of it. It's beautiful and so sad and I feel a great respect to this old wounded dying guardian. He waited for so long. He was devoted to the end of it. It hurt me to see him slowly leaving this world but it's purifying my soul. Thank you very much!

I love the small bits of fantasy storytelling you include. The guardian isn't a monster, it's more like a loyal companion which, tragically, outlived its master, and is now oh so painfully alone. The entire scene is a mere shadow of what once was a vibrant and holy sanctum.

You say, for some reason you felt guilty adding harpoons to the shark, that means you are a good person and you care about nature, and you don’t want to harm creatures, even if they are inanimate objects you treat them as if they are animate(alive) I love that, I love your work, keep going and keep creating amazing things.

I legit cried over this. I never thought I would be so emotional over a clay shark.

Thanks! I've been watching you for a while now. I'm always blown away by the level of dedication and detail in everything you make. All your work is awesome but this and The Well That Never Runs Dry and Guardian are my two favorite ones. Thank you for your hard work. I hope more people will support you financially so we can keep seeing amazing work from you. So talented.

最初から最後まで作り手の愛を感じる、とても素敵な作品でした。感動をありがとうございます。これからも応援しています。

Never would've thought I'd feel sad for a chunk of clay. The story behind the scene was very well thought out.

This was beautifully done and really moving. I can absolutely understand anyone who was moved to tears by this magnificent work. Also, I never before used this option of RU-vid but your work is well worth it.

Your art continues to be some of the most impressive dedicated and wonderful pieces ive seen. I hope this helps.

This remake shows how far your skills develop and I really love the new version. I feel like hugging the guardian 😢. But anyway, Awesome work and inspiring to see your process and commentary.

前回から時間も経ったし、もう大丈夫かなと再生したけど、前回以上に涙が止まらず...銛の数が少なくて本当に良かったです。 物語を想像(妄想)してしまって勝手に感情移入してるだけなんですけど。あぁ良いなぁ本当に。素敵です。 作品のすべてが好きです。ありがとう。 これからも応援します。

Thalasso, watching the video of how you built it from start to finish was truly a gift to everyone who can appreciate your talent. Seeing how much you put into it, i know you have plans to auction it but, I HOPE it remains in your personal collection! Then one day, perhaps you can have it put in a famous art museum so your talent can be remembered always.

This is so beautiful and moving. Your improvement is obvious to see from the quality of this piece. Well done.

There’s no words to describe the stunning art work and story you’ve built around it

I don't think i ever cried to an art peace before.

Your work is incredible! There are other diorama artists on RU-vid, but most use 3D printers. No shame in that, but your work is that much more impressive because everything is done by hand. You are awesome! Keep up the amazing work!

I love that you're actually telling us how many mistakes you've made. This is no way slander - I genuinely love your work and watching your videos give me peace. You've inspired me to pick up dioramas myself, and I was fairly surprised how many mistakes I've made, but I was prepared. I hope to be as great as you are one day. Your videos keep me going - thanks for uploading.

Watching again a long while later to see if it was as sad as I remember Edit: the answer is yes. Tears are streaming down my face right now! WHY IS THIS VIDEO MORE POWERFUL THAN ANY MOVIE IVE SEEN IN THE LAST 20 yrs???

Absolutely beautiful piece of art with so much detail put in to it, and the story was so emotional, it made me cry (not in a bad way!). I’m always watching your videos in awe.

Omg, that last bit… that set off the tears! 😭 I love this even more than the original!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Stunning work! I was hoping you'd fill up the window with coloured glass, and you did! Thanks for the inspiration (even though you made me cry over an imaginary shark:))

I come back to this video everytime I need to let my emotions out. It helps me have a good cry and I always feel better after seeing this. Such a beautiful piece.

Your art makes my heart soar, I can't describe it in any other way. And that's although I have Thalassophobia!!! 😅 Poor Guardian, I want to hug him so bad! What a loyal soul ❤️

悲しくも美しい静謐な世界と物語に涙が溢れてきました。 動かぬ守護者の亡骸や廃墟と、守護者の周りで気ままに戯れるカモメとが、生と死の対比をより一層鮮烈にして切ない… 廃墟と化した美しい神殿の繊細な作り込みが荘厳な世界観を醸し出していて、今回も感動に次ぐ感動でした👏👏👏👏👏 この作品を心から愛して長く大切にしてくれる人の手に、この名作が渡りますように。

Art, especially skillfully done art, is part of what makes for a healthy society. We have to be able to recognize beauty in more forms than just erotic or romantic ones. You, time and time again, have channeled your creativity to make gorgeous and emotional pieces of art. I hope you know what a gift you have. Much love from USA.

I can’t even believe I cried over a diorama. This is so beautiful. Thank you so much for this masterpiece.

I just love when dioramas are MADE not PRINTED. So much talent and patience you have!

以前の作品もとても好きでしたが、更に進化した作品に出逢えて本当に嬉しいです。穏やかな表情をした彼が彼の主に再会出来ますように。

これは凄い....技術も凄いけど完成まで持っていく忍耐力が特に素晴らしい。。今まで見てきたジオラマの中でもダントツで一番感動しました。。

I really liked this story and the guardian is amazing. For some reason i felt confortable with the guardian, and also, i want to thank you for not harpooning it anymore. Congrats for the amazing job and thanks for this incredible video :)

I have watched hundreds of dioramas be made over the years, including watching your channel grow from the beginning. Never, in all that time, has one brought me tears; finding them awe-inspiring yes, tears no. This is the first thing I watched this morning and it's set my mood for the day. I always appreciate beauty, loyalty and love but this put a little sprinkle on top for the day ahead. Thank you. Absolutely breathtaking.

The original version has always been one of my favorites of your wonderful creations. But this one is equally as amazing. And in many ways so much greater. Watching you create such wonderful things as this makes the writer in me conjure up a grand story. One of pain, sorrow, happiness, and loneliness. And one of hope. Thank you for sharing such amazing creations.

You kept adding new stunning details, and I kept getting frustrated that I couldn't "like" the video multiple times. This is so beautiful and intricate and every hour of work you put in SHOWS. Also, you made me get watery-eyed up over a fictional shark and his long-gone companion. I did not expect that. Sharks scare me, but I kinda want to give this one a hug. Which is not a thing I have ever wanted to do to a shark, before. Your work is amazing!

Man, you managed to make me cry with a diorama and its story, simply amazing and wonderful, congratulations

i came back to rewatch this video again, and it made me cry :’3 this is such a beautiful diorama. the guardian series is incredible, thank you again for all of your hard work and dedication!

これまでの動画も、何度も繰り返し見て楽しませてもらっています。 いつか美術館に所蔵されて沢山の人が見ることの出来る時代が来ないものか…なんてことを思い描きつつ、オークションで素敵な持ち主が現れることをお祈りしております。 love your works!!

I came here to watch a person make this beautiful diorama, not to cry about the story behind it. The story really touched me. Keep up the goodwork.

You had me crying at the coffin. You really had me sobbing at the story end. Such a breath-taking, beautiful scenery and story. The amount of detail, care, love, and effort that went into this is simply a sight to behold, and something to be respected.

傷口に鳥がたかってんのクッソリアル。死体に湧く虫を見る時と同じくらい悲しい気持ちになるなぁ…向こうがどんな状況でもたかる側はお構い無しだもんな😢

普通になんて手の込んだ作品なんだ、美しいんだ…と見ていたら、最後のストーリーでまさか泣いてしまうなんて…😭　傷だらけなのに穏やかな顔をして主人の手を思い出してるとか涙腺崩壊のストーリー込みの素晴らしい作品ですね。

So many facets to what you do. Designing the set, coming up with a compelling story, and also the skill involved in producing it. Amazing work

I rarely comment on anything online, but watching this video I felt compelled to. I'm deeply afraid of the ocean, yet I'm only filled with peace when I watch you create these amazing pieces. The detail that you put into this is incredible, and my heart aches for the scene you showed. I felt the same guilt you did when I saw the guardian's injuries. Your content is beyond stunning, and I wanted to thank you for sharing it with the world in this way!

I think this one is as meaningful as itself,, it portraits how this guardian protecting something it holds dear despite being hurt ... I like this one a lot...

The part where you felt guilty for adding harpoons into him hit me right in the emotions; it reminded me of Trico from The Last Guardian when you first find him… Great work as always; the soothing music and therapeutic actions you do always soothe me when I’m upset ❤️

レジン作品みてこんなに号泣すると思わなかった。 美しい素晴らしい作品です。

最初から観ていたのに、元が木材や粘土やらで作成されていたことを忘れてしまう美しい世界観…、圧巻。

I love him, love his expression 🥹. There would be so much to say on this gorgeous piece of art, but the Guardian truly stole my heart ❤

What an absolutely stunning and magnificent piece of art...and the back-story...I shed tears for the guardian. 🥺🥀 I love this. It's so beautiful and heartbreaking.

I always love the environmental story telling in your pieces, these giant creatures covered in scars continuing to watch over places that are abandoned and crumbling yet still so important to them 😭💔

Your content has constantly made my day, I watch your videos with my dad and we both love it. Your stories are always amazing and they have earned a place in my heart and in my stories. (Ps, your works and stories have made their way into my own stories as beautiful myths and references and I can only be thankful as your experience inspires me, have a blessed day!)

Wow. That ending made me shed a few tears. 😪😪😪

I already left a comment about how much your artistic journey has been a joy to watch. I can't give much but I wanted to give something back for the hard work and dedication you have gifted us all over the years.

This is deeply moving. A longing so tender, so gentle and so heartbreaking at the same time. Quiet grief on the verge of a peaceful sleep. Supreme loyalty. Supreme devotion. Supreme love. This shark has the face of a dog lying at the tomb of its owner. Having done all he could. No longer needing to wake up…and possibly no longer wanting to. It is a very special, beautiful kind of pain. Thank you.

This has to be my favorite video yet. The story and thought behind every detail was apparent. You can always tell when something is a labor of love like this. This video and artwork are both masterpieces. I love the narration you add and how you formulate your videos. I love your work and hope you continue doing what you love. Just know the effort, love, and care is recognizable and very appreciated. I don’t think anyone minds the small details as much as you, so just know that I’m sitting here astounded that you can put so much effort into details that don’t even end up in the final product. I recognize it isn’t easy doing this and wish you good fortune.

Oh wow that ending made me cry. Especially the part about remembering the warmth of their lord's palm on their forehead. You really did a great job showing their bond. The matching rubies is such a nice touch.

You never fail to give me a sense of pure Joy and contentment. I wish I could express exactly how I feel watching you work, but it's hard. On a side note, don't worry too much about the stained glass, glass isn't subject to the same weathering that stone might experience, so, as long as the exact conditions surrounding the ruins are unknown, it is more than plausible, that the glass could survive. At least a piece of it.

あまりのの美しさに泣いちゃいました…。素敵な作品をありがとうございます…。

“Too inexperienced”?? Mate, you’re one of the most talented people on RU-vid. You’re the only diorama creator I’ve seen not take short cuts, use expensive props or 3D printers. All your work is genuinely made by hand. Your early work is amazing and your work now is even more beautiful. Love watching your videos and I’m very glad companies are giving you recognition and work.

ほびやさんの動画全部見てるけどこの作品の世界観が1番好きで何回も見返してる

No diorama has made me cry like this. What a beautiful piece with a both sad and beautiful story

守護者のこの子にとって、大切で大好きでずっとずっと一緒に居たい主。これからは、離れること無く一緒に居られますね。 設定も作品も細やかで、一つの物語を最後まで見届けたみたいに、余韻が凄い。この子の長い年月を考えると涙が溢れました。いつも、素晴らしい作品をありがとうございます。 これからも沢山の方に愛される、たらそほびやさんでありますように。夏の暑い時期ですので、ご自愛くださいね。

One of the things that makes this so amazing is the story behind it. Such an amazing piece of work.

Based on how he communicates during the video, this guy seems like the sweetest, most humble and most hardworking man in the world. He MUST be protected at ALL costs!!

Truly breathtaking… the glass adds so much color and almost a romantic feeling to such a sad story/piece. Beautiful! Thank you so much for all your hard work.