Wow! What a sexy and dangerous boss! I usually have neutral opinion on the Dark Elves, though I quite like Quiraness, but both this drawing of Sister Pentiss and the one by Am. F makes me appreciate her more. Alluring, yet cunning, one should not dare to cross the path of a dark elven woman, unless you want to be caught in her web and spend the rest of your eternity under boundless torture and suffering.View attachment 407374
Sister Pentis
Not necessarily a bad thing, if you come to think of it 😏unless you want to be caught in her web and spend the rest of your eternity under boundless torture and suffering.
I would disagree, but I will say that, to me at least, Dark Elves (whether Pentiss, Quiraness or anyone else) and Lady Meya are infinitely more likeable than arrogant, stand-offish, snobbish, self-important Aveen Elvir (can't forgive her for being an aloof jerk to Blen) and Zoia (she and the entire Wolf Regiment can get massacred by Inara for all I care). Honestly, the entire undead cast, even Ardoz and Scarec Nexus, are more pleasant than majority of humans, elves (except for Larantos and perhaps Salana), dwarves (except for Mordin, he's cool) and some of the demons (Souleater Legion and Erganoth come to mind).Not necessarily a bad thing, if you come to think of it 😏
Elvir deserves it. She can get killed by Lokar the Crusher or Sasrogarn. Pentiss, for all her flaws, is more approachable and personable. Her smiling and crossed legs in the VastanX's drawing makes her look so confident, so attractive, so enticing. As bad as Pentiss may be, her presence and company is a lot more enjoyable than Elvir's and Zoia's.Poor Aveen got roasted to oblivion. Maybe she just wanted to play her birds, and that's why she dgaf to anything else. (Except Gardon probably, still can't figure out that Thero thing.)
Have to admit that Undead cast are nice though, because they have variety. For example, comic reliefs like Galareth and Tremalon, the apologetic attacker Mordin, the misanthrope Rahandir...but Humans aren't bad, either. Some like Gardon, Merlon, van Durce, while not likable to many people, are still very well-written character.
Another great work of yours, this time featuring an orc character. Must admit that I think Orcs/Tribal Dominion don't get enough spotlight and are somewhat underrepresented, while the Humans, especially Ironfist, get slightly too much attention and, in my opinion at least, sometimes take the spotlight away from characters and factions of other races. This may be just be my bias, as while I do like humans in general, I don't necessarily want them to be "the main" race in fantasy works and the ones to save the day (or the world for that matter). It's one of the reasons why I prefer Warcraft III over World of Warcraft (I don't like that the Humans of Stormind take the precedence over the Night Elves, who in my point of view, should not have been in the Alliance in the first place). Warcraft III Alternate campaign series by Xetanth87 was the only time in recent memory that I enjoyed playing as Humans/the Alliance. It's great that people enjoy characters like Gardon, Merlon, Van Durce, Redfist, but I do think that the humans (dwarves and elves to an extent as well) should not be that prevalent as I think they are now. Now onto the character of this picture.
1. That would be a gruesome, but cool sight. And yes, this image of Rath would be suitable for his characterization before Grael's death rather than afterwards, where he grows more and more unhinged. Since I mentioned Batman from Dark Knight Returns, Rath's current personality could be compared to Batman from the infamous All-Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder comic book series, where he is a lot more psychotic and violent.I think this is Rath before the Grael-did-an-oopsie era, being a badass strongman Orcish raider. If we are to draw Rath in his current state, I think more yelling, slicing and killing is due, and of course, with Selior's head strapped to his belt (and give him 12 damage bonus for whatever reason). And make him carry a Darkmind standard made from the bloody spine of his fallen enemies, because why not.
Also, regarding Selior, I guess we can call him... Selior Cleavedhead. (funny pun pls laugh)
As for the Furry Regiment, while it's just Zoia and Darkfang speedrunning warcrime% these days, I would like to see more backstory of Derongar (or sth. I forgot the name), the guy mentioned on Zoia's shield.
As for why the Ironfist takes so much spotlight, I think mostly bc they are cool in both artworks and gameplay, they help move the plot in an interesting way, and they manage to be a threat despite having lots of odds stacked against them.
Also, I like edgy man and funny sea man, so Gardon and Merlon fits those bill.
Another great drawing of yours, properly respecting and representing one of the coolest and most popular characters in Arkain, both in general and in regards to the Undead. I really like green lights/energy/effects and his torso/waist that vaguely resembles a creature with four eyes and a mouth. Keep up the good work and I am looking forward to new pictures!
Merlon is a fun side character to follow. He has good relations besides Gardon and the Iron fist, but I fear he will die officially in the end, somewhere in the Gates of Hell Chapter. If only he's Ultimate ability was like Kunka from Dota 2.
The details on his hand and his face are exquisite, and I like how he remains so calm while blowing out such an artistic puff of smoke, portraying him as this kind of a playful badass, if that makes any sense.
Unlike the "Seabright" tale is retconned, his fate won't be changed anytime soon.Merlon is a fun side character to follow. He has good relations besides Gardon and the Iron fist, but I fear he will die officially in the end, somewhere in the Gates of Hell Chapter. If only he's Ultimate ability was like Kunka from Dota 2.
Rahandir.Is that Kenos or Rahandir?
I rly love the fact Rahandir is represented here with a normal skull instead of going for his Lich look counterpart from the game.
Yes! I am so happy to see a drawing created for Inara. Her vicious red eyes, her cool outfit, her face veil, her badass pose with one leg over the other, her blade weapon, her bow and especially the flames behind her. She definitely looks like a dangerous assassin that she is. And I love the quote that you had given her. Definitely makes her a grim and gritty anti-heroine/anti-villainess and "bad girl" (in my opinion, she is the character of Arkain that comes closest to matching this type of character). Excellent job!All I am loyal too is my own Suffering "Inara" (fake qoute)
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Very cool interpritation of Rahandir - he has more humanlike appearence then ingame model. Would make more sense this way, so people of Kingdoms could easely recognise the Man, the Myth, the Legend. It reminded me of the model i saw on Hive earlier:
"There is a reason why I'm called the "IMMORTAL..." In the end? I had the last laugh."
THIS IS SPARTA!
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Commander Thorne forming a Salrian phalanx.
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Commander Thorne forming a Salrian phalanx.
Oh, that's slightly unexpected. A pleasant surprise to see Grella the Bonesplitter being drawn by you. Great work. I like her pose, lines/tattoos/patterns over her body (it seems to be your stylistic choice and a great one by the way) and her somewhat concerned look, referring to her reluctance to study that evil amulet and Amari's wish to examine it, privately and in secret.
Great iteration of Grella, but note that later on, she will wear a particular hunter's mask in honor of her favorite friend, possibly her lover?
I hope you get better soon, take care my artist friendI took time off due to a bad cold. Nothing very serious but it is the reason why I stopped.
Ah, Brockta the Stomper. The great leader of the Ogres. The legendary founder of the Ogre Legion. The Kingpin of Arkain. The Toni Soprano of Salria. The Grandgousier, Gargantua and Pantagruel of our times. One of the most fitting leaders for the Tribal Dominion (the others being Amari, Grofzag and Flammedus). A mighty erudite. A cultured brawn with a British accent. One of my favorite characters. And, if I may say so, one of the cutest ones as well, alongside the Fleshtearer, Tremalon and Dorbric Berangar. Now if someone were to make plush doll and/or chibi versions of all four of them…It's officially colored. One of my favorite races in Arkain, The Ogres, and their Leader "BROKTA THE STOMPER!"
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God I wish he'd stomp me.It's officially colored. One of my favorite races in Arkain, The Ogres, and their Leader "BROKTA THE STOMPER!"
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Well, I based his design on Warcraft 3, Cho'gall, and the Warhammer series. I also looking forward to playing him again in his respective chapter.Ah, Brockta the Stomper. The great leader of the Ogres. The legendary founder of the Ogre Legion. The Kingpin of Arkain. The Toni Soprano of Salria. The Grandgousier, Gargantua and Pantagruel of our times. One of the most fitting leaders for the Tribal Dominion (the others being Amari, Grofzag and Flammedus). A mighty erudite. A cultured brawn with a British accent. One of my favorite characters. And, if I may say so, one of the cutest ones as well, alongside the Fleshtearer, Tremalon and Dorbric Berangar. Now if someone were to make plush doll and/or chibi versions of all four of them…
I figured that Brockta would be the next character to be featured in this thread and I was proven right. He looks as expected, though facial hair is a new design choice for him. I did not think of Brockta looking like that, but it does make sense. Facial hair might denote masculinity and maturity, and Brockta is the leader of all Ogres, thus giving him facial hair would signify his status of power and dominance. Interestingly, while his first, one-eyed head looks serious, his second, two-eyed head has a more gleeful facial expression, with wide eyes and gritted teeth smile, something I consider unusual for him (not that the picture portrays him incorrectly or anything, nothing like that at all). Though I guess that's how he would feel when smashing Moghtar and/or anyone who dared to hurt Vanessa, whom he is very much protective of.
YOU HURT HER! YOU HURT VANESSA! NOW YOU WILL PERISH!
A great drawing. 10 stars of out 10. Now, I will be off to Salria, meeting with Brockta, with whom I will be taking some walks while the Sopranos theme song plays in the background.😎
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