Dragonlance Elmore's 'The Four Women of Dragonlance' Painting Is Finished

Back in February I mentioned that iconic D&D artist Larry Elmore was working on a new 'Women of Dragonlance' painting. Well, it's now finished! And you can buy a print of it!

Larry Elmore · The Four Women Of DragonLance

www.larryelmore.com

 

[Alzrius]

What is the name of that Black woman pirate who appears in some Dragonlance art?

I believe that's Maquesta Kar-Thon.

 

[R_J_K75]

From left to right, they are:

• Goldmoon, one of the Heroes of the Lance, she brought knowledge of the gods of goodness back to Krynn after becoming a disciple of Mishakal, the goddess of healing.
• Tika, who joined the Heroes of the Lance late in their quest to stop Takhisis (the goddess of evil) from conquering the world.
• Kitiara, Highlord of the Blue Dragonarmy, one of the five main military forces that tried to conquer the world for Takhisis.
• Laurana, princess of the elven nation of Qualinost and one of the Heroes of the Lance.

Also, the dragon in the background is Skie, Kitiara's dragon partner during the War of the Lance who later become one of the Dragon Overlords during the Age of Mortals.

I have little knowledge of Dragonlance. Never played in the setting or read any of the novels. This painting seems odd if Im interpreting things right from your description; if the other 3 are good and Kitiara and Skie are evil, why are they all just hanging out together? What was the original picture?

 

[imagineGod]

Nice but less punchy that earlier artwork by Larry Elmore. And less serene than the classic campfire scene of Dragonlance Tales of the Lance boxset.

 

[Ralif Redhammer]

Was just thinking of the "Goldmoon wears pants!" story.

Well, 75% of the women have pants.

 

[GlassJaw]

I really like the Elmore art back in the 80ies, 90ies, but this whole picture looks seriously dated. Like it was painted 30-40 years ago... I know that it's been recently painted. But somehow it doesn't live up to today's art standards. Nice retro piece though. Though Laurana doesn't even look like Laurana. And I am really missing Chrysania here.

Dated is the word I was looking for.

I love Elmore - some of his works are what brought D&D to life for me - but this one is a bit lackluster to me.

 

[DaveMage]

Dated is the word I was looking for.

I love Elmore - some of his works are what brought D&D to life for me - but this one is a bit lackluster to me.

Same.

In fact, this is the first Elmore I can recall that didn't wow me....

Maybe he's set too high a bar.

Edit - or maybe it's because the women look bored....

 

[Torquar]

That said...Why does Laurana look like a pissed off Stevie Nicks?

And why does she look about 7 feet tall? Nostalgia aside, not a fan of this one.

 

[Dire Bare]

I have little knowledge of Dragonlance. Never played in the setting or read any of the novels. This painting seems odd if Im interpreting things right from your description; if the other 3 are good and Kitiara and Skie are evil, why are they all just hanging out together? What was the original picture?

The painting does not represent a scene from the novels, or adventure modules. It's a portrait-style, just showcasing important female characters from the stories.

They did all interact . . . Kitiara was evil, but was a part of the friend-group of adventurers before the main story began.

 

[R_J_K75]

The painting does not represent a scene from the novels, or adventure modules. It's a portrait-style, just showcasing important female characters from the stories.

They did all interact . . . Kitiara was evil, but was a part of the friend-group of adventurers before the main story began.

Makes sense, thanks.

 

[Dausuul]

Well, 75% of the women have pants.

75% have intact spines, too.

 

[Ath-kethin]

Wow! Laurana's been working out. That's one buff elf.

Also (though this portrayal is consistent with Elmore's other works), in the books isn't Laurana's skin described as "nut-brown?"

At least her eyes aren't crossed this time, as far as we can tell.

 

[Stormonu]

Ah, I see what bothers me about Laurana - it’s the black dress (And her hair looks redder in this iconic picture).

 

[CleverNickName]

If I weren't already jonesing to kick off a BECM campaign, I certainly would be now. Elmore is an icon.

 

[Morrus]

Ah, I see what bothers me about Laurana - it’s the black dress (And her hair looks redder in this iconic picture).
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Spoilers!

 

[Stormonu]

Spoilers!

C'mon now, that's like not talking about Luke & Vader. It's been 30+ years!

 

[Kimberly Burgess]

Shield-bashing, wasn't it? Her first fight she drops her sword and bashes a draconian to death with her shield, and later it's mentioned that she's turned shield-bashing into a fine art.

When we first met her in the bar, she used a metal frying pan to bash a bad guy on the noggin. I've loved that idea ever since, especially since I love hammers and every problem IS a nail. Frying pan has a larger surface for hitting with...

 

[Dungeonosophy]

I believe that's Maquesta Kar-Thon.

Oh yeah, that's her. Thanks. Maybe she'll make the "Women of Dragonlance II".

Elmore does yeomanly work. Thank you Elmore for your service to D&D culture!

 

[Stormonu]

When we first met her in the bar, she used a metal frying pan to bash a bad guy on the noggin. I've loved that idea ever since, especially since I love hammers and every problem IS a nail. Frying pan has a larger surface for hitting with...

Cast iron skillets are no joke, some are heftier than maces. In fact, a couple weeks ago I was in the local Walmart with my son in the camping section and we came across a series of (Lodge) cast iron skillets that could have easily been statted out as doing 1d4 (finesse) (3.5"), 1d6 (6.5"), 1d8 (versatile) (8"), 1d10 (heavy, two-handed) (10.5") - with a contender that could be used for a d12 (15") version as well.

Besides, Tangled had Rapunzel use them to great effect!

 

[thom_likes_gaming]

I see five women...?

BTW, so. Nostalgic.

Skie is male, so...

 

[Paul Farquhar]

What is the name of that Black woman pirate who appears in some Dragonlance art?

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