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It's a good picture. I think the depiction is an appropriate interpretation, however I think some background detail that tells us who she is would make the art perfect. The Claviger tablet in the background would be perfect.
Ideally anyone should be able to look at these pictures and say "Now that's the Enforcer."
I like the pose a great deal, although I'd prefer it if she were more slender, and her hips and breasts less generous. I don't remember if I described her this way, but when she first appeared to Mostin, I imagined her outfit as very simple - more of an imitation of mortal clothing, without ostentation or even necessarily functionality. More for the sake of modesty, maybe.
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I am not sure how one can manage being "incredibly beautiful" if one is only "approximately female"
I don't think that androgyny and beauty are mutually exclusive. On the right girl, of course.
Obviously Gihaaia is Sep's creation, but I thought I'd toss in my two cents here.
I always pictured her something like an idealized version of Shirley Manson, but taller and a bit more buff. And I love Sep's comment about her eyes being black pits. That, with the clawed hands, makes me now think of a cross between Shirley and how the character Michael Corvin in Underworld: Evolution would start to vamp/wolf out.
Alrighty; I sent Sep's comments to the artist, and asked him to start a new draft. I'll pay him for the sketch above (I am no oppressor of artists) since it fits my initial description quite well. Besides, Gihaahia is a shape-changer- perhaps this is her in a more feminine moment.
I should probably not be so hasty in commissioning pieces before I know what they are supposed to depict. If I had a short descriptive paragraph of a character in hand it would make it a lot easier for the artists.
I haven't seen the sketch for the evolved Mostin yet, but I did forward the old portrait by Doctor Midnight as a basis; it would be nice if an observer could recognize the two portraits as being of the same character at different times. I wanted Mogus to be more grotesque, Mostin to have a tentacle (I'm not sure what it will look like exactly- either a suckered tentacle or an oily pseudopod, most likely), and there to be more eyes on the robe. A different hat (artist's discretion), and a more animate beard.
I don't know if he will be a long-lasting antagonist, but I was thinking of Temenun (or one of the other 11) as a possible future commission. A thin rakshasa with the head of a white tiger. Is there more to Temenun than that?
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I'm currently cleaning them up (we're talking hundreds of pages) while reading them again. Hopefully saying that won't curb my enthusiasm. If you want a copy of #1, let me know. I can e-mail it.
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Great stuff! I am especially interested in seeing whether NWM is right and Eadric proves to be the cause of the current troubles due to his behaviour that could be considered... questionable... in some circles of his religion.
Alright. The Shirley Manson-like figure proved too hard to get right. So I decided to go with the other version; Gihaahia in a feminine mood. The segmented armor-like appearance of her clothes hints at her true, scaly form. Her hair is so red it makes everything else appear colorless. Her eyes are black pits. The background scene of destruction hints at her delight in mayhem.
I attached it to the master link of links in the compiled thread, but this is what I think she looks like:
Gihaahia
Harsh did a fine job.
I'd like to have him do Temenun next, but I need more description about the rakshasa's clothing and gear.
It's particularly apt timing, as Gihaahia's role in the SH is about to become more high-profile. Of course, it may be a while before I actually get around to updating
Give me a paragraph of description of another character (maybe Temenun?) and I'll feed another into the queue. The new Mostin should be along soon, courtesy of Storn.
It's particularly apt timing, as Gihaahia's role in the SH is about to become more high-profile. Of course, it may be a while before I actually get around to updating
Hahaha you cruel, cruel man. First teasing then holding us off again and crushing our hopes!
Hope you're doing well man and taking this as it goes. As long as you enjoy yourself as well it's all good!
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OMG, so wonderful. Hadn't checked in in a while cause I've been pretty busy but there are updates!!!!!!!!!
Thanks a million Sep. Glad that you're still willing to share your brilliant writing with us.
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As an aside, after I write my boards in about 6 weeks I'll have nearly two months before beginning rotations to catch up on some reading. Anyone have any suggestions for some good fantasy novels (not Sci Fi please)? I generally like things to do with magic and mythical races.
Authors I've enjoyed in the past are Tolkien, of course, Tad Williams (Dragonbone Chair), Robert Jordan (he does tend to ramble on but I like the Wheel of Time series), Guy Gavriel Kay (Fionavar Tapestry), etc. A friend recommended David Gemmel to me but he has a million books out and I dunno which would be good. I read The Lion of Macedon and The Dark God over Christmas and really enjoyed them although they were Greek Mythology rather than Fantasy.
Anyway, suggestions would be welcome and sorry about the OT. You can PM me any replies rather than clutter this thread further. Thanks.
OMG, so wonderful. Hadn't checked in in a while cause I've been pretty busy but there are updates!!!!!!!!!
Thanks a million Sep. Glad that you're still willing to share your brilliant writing with us.
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As an aside, after I write my boards in about 6 weeks I'll have nearly two months before beginning rotations to catch up on some reading. Anyone have any suggestions for some good fantasy novels (not Sci Fi please)? I generally like things to do with magic and mythical races.
Authors I've enjoyed in the past are Tolkien, of course, Tad Williams (Dragonbone Chair), Robert Jordan (he does tend to ramble on but I like the Wheel of Time series), Guy Gavriel Kay (Fionavar Tapestry), etc. A friend recommended David Gemmel to me but he has a million books out and I dunno which would be good. I read The Lion of Macedon and The Dark God over Christmas and really enjoyed them although they were Greek Mythology rather than Fantasy.
Anyway, suggestions would be welcome and sorry about the OT. You can PM me any replies rather than clutter this thread further. Thanks.
Go read stuff from Vance and his tales of the Dying Earth or buckle yourself for a real fantasy ride and pick up A song of Ice and Fire from George R. R. Martin. Last named is an err... epos for lack of another world which atm consists of 5 books. (3.5 I know but it's still 5 books in the flesh )
Both won't disappoint you I think .
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