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Published: 2015-10-27 13:04:08 +0000 UTC; Views: 7736; Favourites: 243; Downloads: 0
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Bestiary artwork for Endless Realms , a D&D-like "pen and paper" fantasy RPG I'm working for.Historically, the cockatrice and the basilisk have not been terribly distinguished from each other - however, since the art director wanted both for the game, I wanted to make sure they were at least visually distinct, but still holding true to most of the classical description: they were described as serpent-like, able to stand with its upper body erect, its head crested. Historians believe they were referring to the king cobra, so I gave our basilisk a bit of a snake-like countenance. I imagine most of the time he goes around on all six legs, but can rear up, taur-like, when he wants to :b
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SaphiraLuxray405 [2016-10-16 01:39:58 +0000 UTC]
A Basilisk has six legs? I've seen some that have eight legs.
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jocarra In reply to SaphiraLuxray405 [2016-10-17 10:19:47 +0000 UTC]
They don't -have- to have six legs - I just did mine that way. Basilisks and cockatrices are fairly similar in lore, but basilisks are often variable in leg number which helps differentiate them from cockatrices, so I went that route I've also seen basilisks with no legs at all!
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SaphiraLuxray405 In reply to jocarra [2016-11-08 15:41:41 +0000 UTC]
I see now! That is awesome to know. I've been looking at pictures of different kinds and I can't believe how many versions there are! O.o xD
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jocarra In reply to ZackWriter23 [2015-11-26 18:02:28 +0000 UTC]
*chuckles* The basics that seem to always hold true are:
- reptilian monster, usually with snake-like qualities
- said to be able to kill with a glance
- often synonymous with cockatrices :b
Alternatively, we have these guys, which are pretty cute in my opinion :b www.southshieldslizards.co.uk/…
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CarpeDraco [2015-10-28 04:09:35 +0000 UTC]
War Mount! *Ahem* Cool lookin' critter ya got there. Is he saddle broke?
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jocarra In reply to CarpeDraco [2015-10-28 12:51:44 +0000 UTC]
lol, seems unlikely, they seem pretty surly and dangerous just to be around, even if it doesn't wanna murder you specifically.
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