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The Templars. Some of the most skilled fighting units of the Crusades.Related content
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Haha thats spot on my friend, thank you very much for your comment
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Ok, I love the human/elephant scale. I bet that Knight has soiled himself. It's a really cool image.
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Thanks alot my friend. Yeah, but is he a friend or enemy of the elephant?
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That never happened, but it would have been cool if it did.
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Everything you see in this image is based on historical facts.
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What no way, I never read that anywhere. What historical book does it say that this happened in?
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Its all in detail right in my own private little History book
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My breath was taken.Β
Even a dragon sures don't want to stand in this elephant's way.
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Y'know, in some medieval bestiaries the elephant is symbolic of Christ. Β So if you wanted to claim symbolism here, you easily could!
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Hi mate. wauw, thats pretty cool insights. This idea and symbolism fits the image perfectly. Thank you for leting me know
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No problem at all! Β I suggest checking out some medieval bestiaries. Β They tell you a lot about history and culture!
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(If this was fantasy) The elephant is totally thinking:
"Mr. dragon? Fuck off."
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Haha.. Damn that would actually make a hell of a painting. Giant War elephant vs massive epic dragon.Β
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Elephants are great. We should have them everywhere
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"Skilled fighting men aye? Well I see your templar and raise you a Mumakil!"
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Haha, well those bad Elephants just might slay mine
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Wow! Amazing work! Love it!
I was wandering if you could let me us this image for an Android game called "Kingdoms of Myth", it's turn based strategy game based on a fantasy World. You can find a little bit more info in this rough website made by my colleges [link] (Sorry for the bad English). Of course you will have full credits of your work and link to your webpage if you want
Lot of thanks for your time
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Hi CiLiNDr0,
Thanks for your nice comment, I am happy that you guys like my artwork.
About your question. I would like to now more about exactly how you wish to use my artwork. Please send me a mail at madspeitersen@gmail.com and then we can talk 
I hope to hear from you soon.
All the best from Copenhagen,
Mads Peitersen
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Thanks a lot mate
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wow...whats the original size of this in paper?
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Thanks mate. I have it uploaded in 3000Γ3894 pixels, so thats something like 24X36 inches i think. I can make a more high res image if needed
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I don't get it. The elephant has both Christian and Muslim markings?
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Well, in reality, despite their demonization, the Templars were pretty tolerant towards Muslims, traded with them, and sometimes even allied with them. So. Yeah.
Not that the Templars ever got their hands on elephants...but...yeah.
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Allied with them? Wow I thought they were sworn enemies, definitely something for me to look into in further detail.
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It was more the reverse really. Some of the Muslim 'Emirs' (essentially 'Counts' or 'Lords' in European equivalents) disagreed with the various other Saracens (for example, the schism between Shia and Sunni Islam had already happened) and decided to side with the Crusaders.Β
In one famously misunderstood case are the Hashashin, whom I'm sure you know about. They were on the opposite side of Islam as the main Saracens were (forget which were which at the moment) and as such they fought against and with both sides.Β
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Well, I thought about placing the symbols on the actual ivorys
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Ah, the old "symbolic elephant" trick. Gets me every time.
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This is a fantastic painting! The dust and ruble being kicked up is great. I was searching google for Templar images and this painting came up. I had to log in and say, your painting is wonderful and powerful!!
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Thanks alot my freind. I am happy that you came across my work. And very happy that you like it and took the time to pay a visit.
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Haha thats right. Never thought about that
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thanks alot my friend
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Extremly cool.
How comes that the elephant looks rough and detailed at the same time?
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Thnk you very much
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yes they actually do
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Yes its almost as big as the oliphants in LOTR
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thanks alot mate. Glad you like my work
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