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KaanaMoonshadow β€” The Underdark

Published: 2008-03-15 22:19:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 9323; Favourites: 77; Downloads: 161
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Description Welcome back to the Forgotten Realms. Today, we'll tour the Underdark with Valen Shadowbreath, a tiefling weaponmaster, and Deekin, kobold bard extraordinaire.

I wanted to do a Valen and Deekin render for ages, but never found a fitting model for my favourite kobold. Then I came across this cute dragon folk morph, and my art bunnies went wild.

I had much fun with the Underdark setting again, playing with Nerd3D's wonderful Cave System. I loved placing all these rocks...


Made in Poser 7
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Comments: 94

Rayx3 [2011-01-04 02:47:16 +0000 UTC]

ah my god..lovve them both! Had them in my party all the time the banters are pure awesomeness
And the picture! Wow! I admire you And I wanna Valen..

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political-predator [2010-09-27 10:50:24 +0000 UTC]

Poser 7 - still mysterious program to me. But nevermind.

I love your art. Simply. And this was one of the reasons to join dA. Love Valen expression and Deekin too. Looks cheeky and I think it fits his personality very well. His wings are kinda strange, but I like them.

Valen - one of the best romance by BioWare. But I was dissapointed - well, that was too short!

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KaanaMoonshadow In reply to political-predator [2010-10-15 09:02:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, dear - that is a wonderful compliment, and I'm truly happy that you're enjoying the works in my gallery!

I loved HotU, and it is still one of my most favourite RPGs ever. Valen and Deekin are great characters, and so I'm glad that you like their depiction here.

As for Poser - it might be a bit intimidating at first, but the interface is rather intuitive once you've spend a bit more time with it. Right now, I'm working with Carrara mostly, and it's even easier to use, so I can highly recommend it if you're interested in creating your own 3D works!

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political-predator In reply to KaanaMoonshadow [2010-11-11 20:38:46 +0000 UTC]

Sorry for this late response, I don't have much time recently. But nevermind

Yeah, It's the way I created their image in my head and you simply show it in dA and I'm very thankful to you for that.

Well, 3-D graphic is still mysterious for me. CS Photoshop is easy, but ever Carrara... but you are right - Carrara is a lot easier from Poser to learn how to create something. Thanks a lot for you mentioning about this programme!

Ach, I almost forget: new chapter from your fanfic was as always very good. Your Bishop is so... bishopishly and I'm glad that you write such a great story so far

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KaanaMoonshadow In reply to political-predator [2010-11-23 08:55:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, dear - I'm glad that you're still enjoying the story, and that you think we're doing a good job with Bishop.

We're trying to show a more human side without letting go of his nasty character, and it's good to know you like the result!

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tankgirly [2010-03-09 13:22:55 +0000 UTC]

Arh, my two most royal companion!

Just finish the game, absolutely fell in love with them. David is a genius! First this, then Dragon Age! Wow!

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Orumon [2009-04-25 15:54:48 +0000 UTC]

Deekin looks... uncharacteristically scary in this.

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KaanaMoonshadow In reply to Orumon [2009-04-28 11:58:00 +0000 UTC]

Well... although he's always portrayed as cute and harmless, Deekin still has a huge amount of dragon blood running through his veins, and kobo's are not for cuddling.

Glad you like it nonetheless!

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Orumon In reply to KaanaMoonshadow [2009-04-28 18:32:18 +0000 UTC]

True, on all points. But I always liked that he was harder than he looked.

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ThePurpleConundrum [2009-02-18 17:49:24 +0000 UTC]

Aww, Deekin looks like a little mini dragon.

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KaanaMoonshadow In reply to ThePurpleConundrum [2009-03-05 09:15:52 +0000 UTC]

Yay for RDD kobold bards - I just love him!

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RPGLuver [2008-12-16 05:21:54 +0000 UTC]

Very nice.

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KaanaMoonshadow In reply to RPGLuver [2008-12-26 21:50:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Arctosis [2008-11-16 10:14:20 +0000 UTC]

Sexy Valen and very no sexy Deekin, very dangerous group

Sorry for my bad English

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KaanaMoonshadow In reply to Arctosis [2008-11-17 14:52:05 +0000 UTC]

Don't worry, your English is just fine!

And I loved Deekin and Valen, they were such a cool team. Glad you like this!

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Arctosis In reply to KaanaMoonshadow [2008-11-17 20:26:28 +0000 UTC]

I don't think so, but thanks

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PlushKraken [2008-11-04 10:36:37 +0000 UTC]

Yay, das Duo Infernale. Ich hatte bisher nur kurz das Vergnügen mit dem kleinen Kobold, aber er ist wirklich süß. x3
Ich mag die Pose der beiden. ^^ Als wΓΌrden sie zu dem PC sagen: "Bereit fΓΌr ein bisschen Dungeon Crawling?"

Als Kerl mΓΌsste ich aber eigentlich Nathyrra oder Aribeth mitnehmen. Ohne Romanze spiel ich nicht. ^^ Aber Natyhrra ist wie ich gelesen habe Lawful Evil... wie kann das sein? Ist sie nicht bei Eilistraee untergekrochen?

Und Aribeth... ist Paladin. Und ich mag einfach keine Paladine, egal wie hΓΌbsch sie sind.

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KaanaMoonshadow In reply to PlushKraken [2008-11-08 18:29:45 +0000 UTC]

Ich glaube, Nathyrra muss deshalb NE sein, damit sie ihre Assassine-Klasse behalten kann... an sich ist sie aber eine richtig Nette im Spiel, und du kannst sie durch eure Romanze auch noch positiv beeinflussen.

Und natΓΌrlich freut es mich, dass dir Deekin und Valen hier gefallen - die zwei waren ein super Team!

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PlushKraken In reply to KaanaMoonshadow [2008-11-08 22:34:23 +0000 UTC]

Das beruhigt mich. ^^ Viconia ist ja auch NE und nicht wirklich bΓΆse. Steckt nur ein bisschen zu sehr im S/M Kram fest.

Mit Deekin's Buffs wird Valen wahrscheinlich ein noch schlimmerer Tank. ErgΓ€nzt sich doch supi.

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s0ulasylum [2008-10-09 10:00:39 +0000 UTC]

*shoves Valen away* DEEKIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my little dragon wannabe^^

I love you rendered it, but huh... It's me or... I remembered him (from Neverwinter Nights 1), a bit... White ? but with the red wings ? I don't know anything about Neverwinter Nights 2, so sorry if I write stupid things

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KaanaMoonshadow In reply to s0ulasylum [2008-10-10 14:15:32 +0000 UTC]

Don't worry, it's not stupid - I think Deekin had a light brown scale colour in HotU and red wings - so I chose an overall red dragon look for him here, to show his dragon heritage more clearly.

I'm *so* glad he gets some love as well - Deekin's one of my most beloved companions ever!

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billndrsn [2008-09-14 00:55:38 +0000 UTC]

Luv it...

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KaanaMoonshadow In reply to billndrsn [2008-09-14 09:21:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, dear - always happy to hear that!

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Baka-no-Neko [2008-05-25 08:45:01 +0000 UTC]

Instant Haven't seen a Deekin pic anywhere
I love the way you have rendered the kobold, so cool Valen looks amazing as well, wish he'd worn his hair like that in the game Great work!

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KaanaMoonshadow In reply to Baka-no-Neko [2008-05-26 09:24:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

I truly adore Deekin >>> that's why I absolutely adore your signature, too <<< , and so I just had to make an artwork of these two one day. So happy to hear that you like my take on them both!

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Baka-no-Neko In reply to KaanaMoonshadow [2008-05-27 07:04:01 +0000 UTC]

Your more than welcome.

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Drakeclaw [2008-04-05 06:37:25 +0000 UTC]

Oooohhh That seems liek what deekin would belike if he wnet fulll dragon disciple... Awsome

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KaanaMoonshadow In reply to Drakeclaw [2008-04-05 09:09:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot, I'm happy to hear you like it!

In most of my playthroughs, I allowed Deekin to follow the RDD path, and he looked just too cute with his wings.

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Drakeclaw In reply to KaanaMoonshadow [2008-04-05 16:47:59 +0000 UTC]

That litttle guy is ther whole reason I love kobolds, I love how he talks in 3rd person most of the time...

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KaanaMoonshadow In reply to Drakeclaw [2008-04-05 19:05:30 +0000 UTC]

"Deekin?"

You're right, he was too cute. I really liked him, and he and Valen made a cool team with some amazing dialogues.

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Drakeclaw In reply to KaanaMoonshadow [2008-04-05 20:01:46 +0000 UTC]

I am now a Kobold fan and always use Deekin as my hero... I just loved him so mauch and I neevr scolded him or anythign... he was too inocent to be mean to in my view... "Would it be ok if, Deekin write you in a side-kick?"

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KaanaMoonshadow In reply to Drakeclaw [2008-04-05 20:16:12 +0000 UTC]

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Mizu-chan17 [2008-03-19 21:37:00 +0000 UTC]

omg it is really great u propobly do it profesionally i could learn a lot from master like u :]

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KaanaMoonshadow In reply to Mizu-chan17 [2008-03-20 10:29:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks my dear for your very kind words.

But I'm still a beginner when it comes to the whole 3D rendering thing (I only started working with Poser 7 last July...), but I'm very happy that you like what I have done so far!

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Mizu-chan17 In reply to KaanaMoonshadow [2008-03-20 20:36:57 +0000 UTC]

wow if ur a beginer, that must mean that ur really talented =]

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KaanaMoonshadow In reply to Mizu-chan17 [2008-03-21 06:48:23 +0000 UTC]

... Thank you, dear!

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Aisling88 [2008-03-19 15:07:21 +0000 UTC]

My two favourite companions from HotU in one picture!

I love Deekin's impish grin and the orb on his hand - I've always been a sucker for shiny spell effects. I also like how they're are looking back at me, as if I were there, too.
And Valen looks gorgeous in his armour and with the open hair!

Well done!

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KaanaMoonshadow In reply to Aisling88 [2008-03-20 10:27:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Aisling, I'm so happy to hear that I could do your favourite HotU companions justice.

It's my first try on Deekin, and I'm so glad that everyone seems to like my approach. And Valen looks so much better with his hair open... *sigh* Glad that you like the perspective as well - that's exactly the effect I wanted to create!

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innovation4d [2008-03-18 17:15:31 +0000 UTC]

Truly a fabulous piece of work!

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KaanaMoonshadow In reply to innovation4d [2008-03-18 17:52:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, happy you like it!

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markhossack [2008-03-17 15:16:45 +0000 UTC]

Excellent scene! Love the Deekin character!

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KaanaMoonshadow In reply to markhossack [2008-03-17 19:14:15 +0000 UTC]

Yay, you like Deekin!

Very happy to hear that, and thanks for the comment!

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markhossack In reply to KaanaMoonshadow [2008-03-19 09:33:58 +0000 UTC]

You're most welcome!

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Cougarmadcat [2008-03-16 20:16:13 +0000 UTC]

Ok keep going guys. I'm watching Valen's aaaa ... watching out for your butts. Yes that's what I mean. Move along. Move along. And yes, Valen if you can just move a little to this side? Thank you. *waggles eyebrows*

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KaanaMoonshadow In reply to Cougarmadcat [2008-03-17 12:24:27 +0000 UTC]

Subtle. Very subtle.

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Cougarmadcat In reply to KaanaMoonshadow [2008-03-17 16:38:59 +0000 UTC]

Of course! And I like Deekin as well. I play him in a forum rpg and he is so much fun

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KaanaMoonshadow In reply to Cougarmadcat [2008-03-17 19:15:10 +0000 UTC]

I bet!

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Rhian-Skyblade [2008-03-16 19:26:42 +0000 UTC]

Squeeeeeeeeal my favorite Kobolt! I love Deekin
Too bad you can't play a kobolt in Dungeons & Dragons Online

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KaanaMoonshadow In reply to Rhian-Skyblade [2008-03-17 10:59:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Rhian, I'm glad to hear you like it!

Deekin is one of my favourite companions ever, that's why I just *had* to do a render of my favourite HotU boys... Glad you like!

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SleepwalkerElf [2008-03-16 18:57:14 +0000 UTC]

Deekin!
He really does look like a mini dragon. And that mischievous grin is so cute!

And Valen... He's perfect. The armor looks wonderful and I like that you made his hair open. He looks like he's thinking "What the nine hells is that kobold up to now?" Love his expression, puzzled and annoyed with just the slightest hint of amusement.

Awesome setting! Appropriately dark and mysterious. The rock formations look great.
I love the Underdark myself... provided I don't have to crawl through beholder tunnels while being chased by drow assassins.

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