Illustrations

[Tetsubo]

I've been thinking about the Double Sword and the way the PHB presents it. The image they use just makes it look unusable. So I decided to come up with my own version, two actually. The top one is in an obvious Eastern style. I can see it being used in a circular, flowing form. The bottom one is more Western. Probably used in a more linear form involving jabs and thrusts.

 

[Malessa]

Malessa-

One of the odd things is that I started drawing again two days ago after a break of almost 15 years. The last five pieces that I posted were down over the last two days. The Sunwheel Axe before I went to bed this morning (I work nights). I've just been inspired lately. And with a scanner I can share if I want. I just hope I don't bore people silly with them.

I'll see if I can come up with any armour ideas. Anything you are looking for?

Funny I just started drawing again this year, been 10-14yrs myself, cept the occassional doodle. I've always been a fan of fantasy, and my hubby got me into D&D. So I'm learning as I go, all over again.

As far as armor goes, I usually do the basic of basics. I myself would love to be able to draw unique armor per character I sketch, but still lack the imagination.......So anything unique, or female armor, don't see much of that.........

 

[Tetsubo]

One custom shield for Malessa!

I had to add blades of course...

I'll see if I can come up with some female armour at some point. Might be interesting.

 

[Tetsubo]

One take on a Double Axe. I think the one presented in the PHB would be deadly to the user rather than the target.

 

[Tetsubo]

A second version of a Double Axe. This one allowing more chopping attacks than the other.

 

[Tetsubo]

This is a play on the Dwarven Urgosh. The striking surface is a hollow metal cylinder with lantern style cut outs. I imagine it would make interesting sounds when swung rapidly. Or it could be used to burn incense or a light source. Some might not even know it was a weapon until it was used as such. I could see it being used by Dwarven Monks. I have a few other Urgosh ideas in mind.

 

[Tetsubo]

I asked myself, "What might a Aquatic Urgosh look like?" And here's the result...

I imagine that having a weapon that you can strike in either of two directions without having to turn it would be a great advantage in an aquatic environment.

 

[Tetsubo]

I think this weapon would be much easier to use than a Dire Flail. It would achieve a similiar effect without the danger of smacking oneself in the head...

 

[Tetsubo]

An Elven inspired sword.

 

[Sidran]

It is quite interesting to see your Illustrations here, Alot of your Artwork is quite similar to the Illustrations in the 1883 Book of Swords by Richard F. Burton ( Who I assume you have in your Library)



Such as this unusual sword found in Africa