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I saw a few entries for 's nobility contest, and couldn't help entering. It was a huge amount of fun CBContest here: [link]
So, of course I couldn't resist using Monarch- by far the most graceful and noble of my characters C:
I used mostly 18th century based designs, but used different trimmings and such on different sides to display Monarch's love for dyssymetry. I also tried to give it a more fantasy-like feel using various gems and silver and gold finishings.
Name: The Wanderer, Monarch.
Gender: Female
Job: Oracle (For those who don't know, the Ancient Greeks revered oracles in their society- they were women who could communicate directly with the gods. The Oracle at Delphi is a good example. Many other cultures also have interpretations of oracles, but I tweaked it slightly to give a fantasy feel.)
Skills:
1~ Farsight: Monarch can gain glimpses of the future by using her crystal ball or meditating to perfect the link between herself and the heavens. She can foresee the outcomes of battles, predict the future of a child, etc.
2~Mouth of the Gods: Monarch takes the wish of an individual and presents it directly to the gods, to convince them to grant it. She does this by inducing an out-of-body experience and becoming a spirit (Taking the shape of a butterfly). If the gods hear her, the wish shall be granted. Monarch carries with her a flask containing a mysterious liquid to induce this state.
Note: This skill was inspired by a Native American legend I heard once- If you tell your wish to a butterfly, then your wish will come true, as the butterfly makes no sound, and therefore, can not tell of your wish to anyone but the gods.
3~Spiritual Wanderer: Monarch will occaisionally "wander" between the realms of life and death, often vanishing suddenly for days at a time and then returning, bearing messages from the deceased to their loved ones. This only happens by chance, but is often revered as a "holy power" nonetheless.
Location: A high temple at the foot of a great mountain. The air is cool and clear, though it often snows in the winter. Often butterflies will be seen flitting about the ancient and holy structure.
Monarch C me C:
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Comments: 21
doomofraven [2010-04-15 04:55:05 +0000 UTC]
Are those butterfly wing holograms?
Freaking love this! It reminds me of the Labyrinth because of the orb X3 I'm like "GOBLIN... QUEEN." X3 But Monarch is so pretty X3 She is by far my favorite fan-tallest.
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InvaderSaik In reply to doomofraven [2010-04-16 03:44:08 +0000 UTC]
Sort of, yeah C:
XD Wow, thankyou, I'm glad you think so much of her XD
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doomofraven In reply to InvaderSaik [2010-04-16 16:09:46 +0000 UTC]
X3 NEAT!!!
And X3 I her goooood X3
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RufusMcDoofus [2010-04-12 13:19:48 +0000 UTC]
Gorgeous effects with the clothing,
the detail and effect on the assesories is beautiful~!
This is gorgeous, ^^
I think you deserve a watch~<3
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InvaderSaik In reply to RufusMcDoofus [2010-04-13 07:21:25 +0000 UTC]
WEll, thankyou, thankyou and tahnkyou!
Heh, sorry you'll probably have to wait a while for any more art from me, I'm having internet problems
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RufusMcDoofus In reply to InvaderSaik [2010-04-13 11:01:12 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome~!
Eh, not a bother ^^
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DiabloZERO-GodofHell [2010-04-12 05:01:57 +0000 UTC]
Your art becomes more and more impressive as you go along, as does your creativity and thinking. I love how you've incorporated the Native American legend about the butterflies in there. It's beautiful and works perfectly for Monarch. The modifications to her outfit are just as wonderful and do give off vibes of her intended occupation. I love all of the little details you put into it, and the little glowing butterfly wings are a nice touch. I really enjoy the way you draw her and females in general in this style. The face looks really nice.
Amazing work.
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InvaderSaik In reply to DiabloZERO-GodofHell [2010-04-12 08:15:58 +0000 UTC]
Aww, thanks. I feel like since I've joined this communtiy I've really improved at a faster rate.
C: Those glowing butterfly wings are my favourite part XD Lul, I'm better at drawing women because for a long time I hated drawing men XD It was the hips, I just can't get them looking right.
C: Thankyou.
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AngryKiwi [2010-04-11 22:28:40 +0000 UTC]
Oh. My. Goodness. That dress is simply astounding!O.O
Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous! I especially love how the blue gauntlet just pops out! I'd suggest placing some blue on the other side to balance it out cause it draws away from the right side of the picture, but then I guess Monarch is all about the asymmetrical! Anyway, brilliant piece!
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InvaderSaik In reply to AngryKiwi [2010-04-12 07:25:47 +0000 UTC]
Thankyou! Heh, yeah, under most other circumstances I would balance it, but I was carefully keeping Monarch's dislike of symmetry in mind XD Yes, most of the attention was supposed to be focussed initially on the orb and then drawn down C:
Thankyou!
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AnAlteredMind [2010-04-11 14:59:01 +0000 UTC]
Aw, its people like you that make me think:
"dear lord why did a 13 year old enter this contest?" i know now i wont win despite my efforts and will cheer on other competitors.
I cant wait to see you win first prize
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DKScharfrichter In reply to AnAlteredMind [2010-04-12 10:01:00 +0000 UTC]
Saik speaks the truth Everybody starts somewhere and practice and determination are the greatest asset an artist has. Keep at it, please do an entry of your own!
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AnAlteredMind In reply to DKScharfrichter [2010-04-12 14:07:05 +0000 UTC]
I did actually. Its on nobelos journal
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InvaderSaik In reply to AnAlteredMind [2010-04-12 06:47:11 +0000 UTC]
Honey, just keep working at it. I entered plenty of contests when I was your age and they were all great practise. Just keep doing what you like doing and never regret drawing something.
I can't wait to see you improve in the future C;
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Herrekar [2010-04-11 14:16:45 +0000 UTC]
Wow...Saik, this moved me, truly. I never knew she was an oracle, that give an amazing new perspective on her personality. Also those power youve givent her are fantastic, especialy the Mouth of the Gods.
I was actualy planning on drawing Monarch as a surpruse sometime in the future, but now i just cant help but express this becouse incidentally her place of residance resembles alot what i wanted her background to be like:
I intended to make her with her back to the viewer, with one arm stretched out and glowing white butterflies fluttering out from it, her robe swayed to the wind. She would be standing on somethnig like a ridge overlooking a patch of forest which has some beutiful white ruins showing among the trees.
You should know i still intend to make this, i just dont know when.
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InvaderSaik In reply to Herrekar [2010-04-12 06:45:43 +0000 UTC]
Nonononno, it's a job I chose for her for the contest But I felt it would suit her, and I'm glad you think that of it C:
I seriously don't deserve this man, thankyou XD It sounds really beautiful...~
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Herrekar In reply to InvaderSaik [2010-04-12 11:07:37 +0000 UTC]
Aaah, well it sounded beutiful anyway, but i do love her simply as a tallest..though i have the feeling she still has some pwoers there, no?
I just hope i can get to it, i realy want to finaly put it to paper, im glad you like it
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InvaderSaik In reply to Herrekar [2010-04-13 07:08:43 +0000 UTC]
Well, she certainly isn't what you are expecting ;D
Aww CB The notion at least makes me happy C:
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Herrekar In reply to InvaderSaik [2010-04-13 09:44:29 +0000 UTC]
I love surprises! *waits patiently*
Oh, its going to be reality soon, there is no doubt, but i just have to figure out when
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DKScharfrichter [2010-04-11 13:26:43 +0000 UTC]
Your design and character profile are the polar opposites of my own contest entry XD Where the Court Magician is a master of showmanship, deceit and a Machiavellian manipulator, yours is a symbol of pious purity and clarity.
Your outfit here is so perfectly natural, blooming and flowing, pristine and beautifully free, in complete opposition to the terse, black masquerade costume of the Magician. I love what you've done here, it gives me vibes of both priestess, fortune-teller and gypsy, and for this image it truly works.
This is great work. I truly wish you luck with your fantastic entry!
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InvaderSaik In reply to DKScharfrichter [2010-04-12 07:22:34 +0000 UTC]
I was so inspired by your entry, seriously XD I started sketching right away.
The difference in character made it quite easy XD Monarch is quite open about many things, the opposite of a magician whose most important aspect is their secrecy XD
Heh, Moanrch's whole original design and personality was actually based on a community I visited, very natural, lots of hippies (who were really cool XD), so the mix-and-match carefree aspect of her sort of reflects that.
Thankyou! I wish you the best of luck too C:
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