About the saigyou ayakashi tag
saigyou ayakashi is a character tag that NovelAI Diffusion can use. On Danbooru it has 404 posts, and its best-rated still image scores 158. The samples above put the tag at the front of a fixed base prompt with seed 1234, so the differences between tags come from the tag alone.
How each model draws saigyou ayakashi
Follows composition and expression instructions closely, so the effect shows in a tidy form.
Reacts to the tag more strongly, so its effect is easier to see.
WAI illustrious SDXL v17, a local model. Shows how the same tag reads outside NovelAI.
Writing saigyou ayakashi in a prompt
Put the subject first, then this tag, then quality tags.
saigyou ayakashi, solo, best quality, masterpiecewlop, saigyou ayakashi, soloThe negative prompt and the full settings are on the terms page.
How these samples were made
Every image uses 832×1216, seed 1234, 23 steps and the k_euler_ancestral sampler. The base prompt and negative prompt stay the same for every tag, and only the tag under test changes. Images flagged by the NSFW check are regenerated with a new seed or hidden.
From the Danbooru wiki
A great cherry blossom tree youkai, and the largest cherry tree in the gardens of Hakugyokurou with the power to bring death to the living. Yuyuko once attempted to overpower the seal on the tree in order to see the legendary blossoms, as well as resurrect the soul that was used to seal it, not aware that it's her own body.
See also
- Touhou Wiki: http://en.touhouwiki.net/wiki/Saigyou_Ayakashi
FAQ
Does NovelAI recognize saigyou ayakashi?
Compare the samples on this page. Every tag on this site shares the same seed and base prompt, so any change you see comes from saigyou ayakashi.
How do I write saigyou ayakashi in a prompt?
Write "saigyou ayakashi" near the front of the prompt and separate it from other tags with commas.
Should I use V5 or V4.5?
V4.5 shows the tag's effect more strongly. V5 gives steadier images with fewer artifacts.