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Some of you might remember this character. Its not a repost, this is the "un-deadified" version of the same character. And now the short story:Darkness.... Blessed, silent, peaceful darkness... To float, just a confuse conscience in a mass of nothingness... Then the spark of pain shooting through that darkness like a bright, torturous light, solidifying it into cold flesh and stiff muscles. He heard himself screaming, his body revolting against this new life, him mind loosing any cohesion of thought under the assault of all the sensations of the flesh and reality. Pain replaced what life was once, pain within, pain everywhere! Then the cruel light subsided in shapes and sounds coming from around him. A dark room. His back against a cold, hard stone slab.
- He has awaken master! hissed a voice somewhere close. He knew that voice. It seemed so long since he knew that voice.
- Arise child! came the cold, demanding voice and his body bolted up straight, unable to resist it. His thoughts felt like twisting inside his head. Memories of the last days flooded him like a river of despair and rage.
- I cannot be living! he whispered terrified through parched lips. Something was rolling down his face. Tears? He swiped the back of his hand against the cheek and came down smeared with blood.
- But you are not alive, elf. Not anymore. Here, you are amongst your own, came the cold voice again, answering.
Hannibal looked around. The crypt was vast, walls filled with the bones of old deaths, floor overflowing with new, putrid remains. And yet, from all of that, a sweet scent beckoned, alluring, inviting, tugging at the thirst in his throat.
The woman stepped from the shadows, undulating with almost cat like movement. He knew her... Elenuial! She was changed, her face paler, her big eyes glowing in the dark like those of a prowling animal. She was so amazingly beautiful!
She smiled at him and sharp long teeth unveiled behind those ruby lips he once wanted to kiss.
- Come my friend, you are safe here. You must not be afraid. This is our new life now.
He took her hand, now so cold and yet somehow comforting. Her delicate fingers closed over his and tugged him toward the wall of darkness from where indistinguishable whispers flowed. The sound of chains rang in his ears and the sweet, alluring scent came again. He saw the bright shape of the naked woman chained to the wall, writhing, gagged, the warmth of her body radiating and calling, a song of thirst and terror that sipped into his cold flesh so pleasantly.
- Go my friend, drink from this cup of life! came Elenuial's urge. And he felt so right to do what she asked, so right... That woman was in such pain! He couldn't let her suffer like that.
He stepped forward, a kind smile unveiling his sharp teeth while tears of blood kept streaming on his cheeks.
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Comments: 27
Capt-J-Dawson [2015-02-13 06:49:52 +0000 UTC]
Was the art ever completed for the other characters in their undead states?
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MatesLaurentiu In reply to Capt-J-Dawson [2015-02-13 08:25:48 +0000 UTC]
Only Elenuial is the only one that got the undead revamp for this adventure. There were one or two other characters that turned but I received no request to change them.
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MatesLaurentiu In reply to senhorextremo [2014-08-19 09:40:33 +0000 UTC]
I'm glad you like it.
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MatesLaurentiu In reply to kikkaguinha [2013-05-24 23:48:24 +0000 UTC]
I wanted to keep the character's stern expression while making it creepy enough for an undead.
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kikkaguinha In reply to MatesLaurentiu [2013-05-29 17:10:39 +0000 UTC]
Huuum understood, geez you made right ! Even being hard to keep two different expressions in just one character. But i can feel fear exhale, and i feel a bit afraid of him, which is , believe or not, difficult. u.u
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MatesLaurentiu In reply to kikkaguinha [2013-05-29 18:56:38 +0000 UTC]
Just imagine those foggy eyes looking at you from a pale face while blood is slowly dripping along his face. Then imagine him grin a joyless, cold grin, more like the shadow of a grin, baring sharp fangs at you. That should do the trick.
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kikkaguinha In reply to MatesLaurentiu [2013-05-29 19:26:01 +0000 UTC]
kkkkkk' Loved the description. If I had not already imagined myself in this way would surely scared.
You're very good with words too.
Was reading his story and was impressed with the way you write. Intriguing, provocative and mysterious, leaves the reader wanting more, that's great. If you proceed with this story, I would read it, if you want to show, of course.
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MatesLaurentiu In reply to kikkaguinha [2013-05-30 05:57:45 +0000 UTC]
These are just short stories to emphasize the portraits. I used to write (still as an amateur, I have only a few stories published in a local newspaper) but haven't done much writing in years now. I started a few novels but now that fantasy is out in the open in movies and an explosion of books, my own ideas seem childish and poorly developed so I pretty much scrapped the novels. Maybe one day I'll write again but now I'm mostly focused on my painting. I'm glad you liked the story 'tho.
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kikkaguinha In reply to MatesLaurentiu [2013-06-01 02:15:55 +0000 UTC]
Oh, i understand! But be published is a great thing, you already gave the first steps, so don't give up, i'm sure that if you keep patient it'll work!
I guess you need to find a way to extract the aspects of the painting and transfer them to the writing, could it be horrible, but also could it be amazing. Just try it! Then, tell me if works?! ^^ And good luck!
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MatesLaurentiu In reply to kikkaguinha [2013-06-01 09:20:43 +0000 UTC]
I usually do anyway. I first see the image in my head then I try to describe it and thus the story is born. But its hard to entertain so many hobbies like I have so some are put behind. Not forgotten, just put in a queue, waiting their turn. I like to sculpt, paint, write and I'm trying to learn woodworking because working with the hands after all the virtual stuff is a blessing and very resting for the mind. Plus the body needs its share of work too.
So maybe one day I could get on writing again but for now I'm more focused on my painting which are also my livelihood.
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kikkaguinha In reply to MatesLaurentiu [2013-06-01 16:31:09 +0000 UTC]
Oh, i got it! So, you're a man if many talents. You spend a lot time working on it, should be exhaustive! Guess one day you'll wake up and BOOM story will be there and you can not avoid it, will write it and not stop until it ends! Waiting for that day, anxious! Keep working on, your talents should't be wasted! XD
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MatesLaurentiu In reply to kikkaguinha [2013-06-01 22:17:46 +0000 UTC]
Thats pretty much what happened with the first version of my novel. Then the revers happened, when I woke up one day, read it, decided it was childish and superficial and re-wrote it. And did that about 6 other times.
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kikkaguinha In reply to MatesLaurentiu [2013-06-02 16:08:38 +0000 UTC]
WOW 6 ?
But,the effect was the opposite?? Awkward!!
You don't get angry?
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MatesLaurentiu In reply to kikkaguinha [2013-06-02 17:46:27 +0000 UTC]
I always think I can do better next time and which time I do it I gain experience.
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Yngir87 [2013-05-21 18:53:49 +0000 UTC]
Still utterly loving the style of his outfit. Did you draw inspiration from anywhere?
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MatesLaurentiu In reply to Yngir87 [2013-05-21 21:42:53 +0000 UTC]
Not in a conscious way. I was just trying to find something rather sever looking without making him look too priestly. I'm always too aware about the functionality of my characters clothing. Its one of the reasons why I don't go with outrageous shoulder pads and alike.
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Leftyswitch [2013-04-20 16:21:57 +0000 UTC]
I think this one is cooler. Thanks for posting it
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TheBurningTree [2013-04-19 20:05:10 +0000 UTC]
You've already known it, but I love your works
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MatesLaurentiu In reply to TheBurningTree [2013-04-19 21:04:19 +0000 UTC]
Never can hear enough those words 'tho. Very happy to know it and always glad to have you dropping by.
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Nvlutz [2013-04-18 15:13:56 +0000 UTC]
Very Cool. For some reason this character looks like he would fit in really well into the Ravenloft setting. Something about the armor/robe design. The little short story was pretty cool.
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MatesLaurentiu In reply to Nvlutz [2013-04-18 20:15:54 +0000 UTC]
Glad you like it and the story and yes, he could do well within Ravenloft.
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sushimytaco [2013-04-17 22:24:53 +0000 UTC]
Very nice, i love the use of the dark cool colors in this piece.
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MatesLaurentiu In reply to sushimytaco [2013-04-18 08:55:33 +0000 UTC]
I'm glad you like it, it wasn't very hard to do. Just a combination of overlay and multiply layers over the original.
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