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Published: 2005-09-28 18:00:13 +0000 UTC; Views: 16486; Favourites: 158; Downloads: 1493
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Description This is my entry for ^cosmosue 's contest [link] . It's of Elric of MelnibonΓ©, a character created by Michael Moorcock. For those of you who don't know the story, here is a very brief synopsis:

Elric is an albino "anti-hero" in a series of stories by Michael Moorcock. He's a Sorcerer but he's physically weak due to inbreeding of the MelnibonΓ©an royalty. His strength is sustained by a magic black sword that eats people's souls and transfers their energy to him. He hates the sword but needs it to complete various "quests".

For anyone who wants to know more, I ran across this great website:
[link]

I ended up doing a lot of hand painting on this one. I only had three stock images that I used - the figure, the sword and the ship. The ship had the least modification.

Stock:
Figure by ~Goldfishdreams-stock : [link]
Sword by ~Kaitrosebd-Stock : [link]
Ship by ~Pita-Stock : [link]
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RetroZombie In reply to ??? [2005-10-02 23:05:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I appreciate the comment.

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somnomollior In reply to ??? [2005-09-30 22:26:02 +0000 UTC]

I thought it was runes at first but it doesn't look like runes now I've looked them up. My husband suggested Tolkein's elven, but they look like runes not this.
My brother was a great fan of Moorcock, and my eldest daughter has the Elric saga.
I think it's a cool picture.

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RetroZombie In reply to somnomollior [2005-09-30 22:29:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'm glad you like it.

You're getting close with the sword - although I'm not sure I'm ultimately going to stick with this character set... It really isn't Moorcockian. I'll have to decide before I offer it as a print, though. If you know of a font that's made up of more rune-like characters, I'd love to hear about it!

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somnomollior In reply to RetroZombie [2005-09-30 23:48:28 +0000 UTC]

I'm determined to figure it out!
So far it looks most like an Old Italic script, possibly Oscan or Umbrian. Is the first word breath? I am reading from the tip up - is that right? I am finding it hard, even with full view and wearing my glasses, to make out some of the letters, especially where the smoke is. Any chance of assistance?

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RetroZombie In reply to somnomollior [2005-10-01 00:28:52 +0000 UTC]

Ok, it reads from the hilt down. It's one word that's integral to the story. Major Hint: Your husband is on the right track, but it isn't elven.

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PixiePirate In reply to RetroZombie [2007-07-18 20:22:40 +0000 UTC]

It says "Stormbringer" and "Soul Stealer" in Elder Futhark (Norse) runes.

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RetroZombie In reply to PixiePirate [2007-07-18 21:41:51 +0000 UTC]

Oops, I think I phrased my question wrong. I was wondering if you could translate "Stormbringer Soul Stealer" into, say, Old Norse. I've always felt a bit weird having the inscription be in Norse runes but the words in English.

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PixiePirate In reply to RetroZombie [2007-07-19 02:29:14 +0000 UTC]

Check my newest deviation. Just for you.

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RetroZombie In reply to PixiePirate [2007-07-19 02:44:15 +0000 UTC]

That's cool!

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RetroZombie In reply to somnomollior [2005-10-01 00:10:49 +0000 UTC]

Well, I'll probably tell since I'm about to post an edit with a different font (actual runes this time).
If you still want to figure it out, you may want to save a copy of the existing version. (but be quick! )

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cosmosue [2005-09-29 17:56:14 +0000 UTC]

It looks great! I love it, you did such an awesome job on this. It really is amazing.

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RetroZombie In reply to cosmosue [2005-09-29 18:01:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! That really means a lot to me.

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cosmosue In reply to RetroZombie [2005-09-29 18:02:30 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome, I really love how it turned out! I showed my husband and he thought it was awesome too! (he knows the stories behind the character I don't lol)

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RetroZombie In reply to cosmosue [2005-09-29 18:10:42 +0000 UTC]

Yay! Someone who knows the character! I was beginning to wonder if I would find anyone.
It's also good to know that someone who knows the character likes it, too. Does he have a guess
for what's on the sword? The alphabet it's in will be a little harder - it doesn't really have any direct
relation to the series. (Yikes! A hint! )

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cosmosue In reply to RetroZombie [2005-10-03 04:33:44 +0000 UTC]

I will ask him about the sword but I dont think he knows THAT much lol

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RetroZombie In reply to cosmosue [2005-10-03 04:36:44 +0000 UTC]

Well, if he probably knows the name of the sword - that was pretty significant.

Oops! Another hint!!

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cosmosue In reply to RetroZombie [2005-10-03 05:55:05 +0000 UTC]

hehe I will ask him!

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ih8fate In reply to ??? [2005-09-29 02:50:22 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing work. The way you were able to combine the pictures and make them look as one is inspiring.

I am not sure of the exact language, but I looks like it came from early Phoenician, or a language soon after like maybe greek? lol, I don't know.

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RetroZombie In reply to ih8fate [2005-09-29 03:10:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

You're close (well, not really but I didn't want you to feel bad )

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AutumnRainDoLL In reply to ??? [2005-09-29 02:29:16 +0000 UTC]

wow. interesting. cool : )

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RetroZombie In reply to AutumnRainDoLL [2005-09-29 03:08:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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Anoya In reply to ??? [2005-09-28 19:23:12 +0000 UTC]

It looks great hon!
You know the rest of my comments already

Good luck in the contest! I'm sure you'll do good!

I seriously have no idea what the sword says

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RetroZombie In reply to Anoya [2005-09-28 20:11:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! And thanks again for the early review!

Well, I would give you a hint, but that wouldn't be fair.

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Anoya In reply to RetroZombie [2005-09-28 20:15:51 +0000 UTC]

That indeed wouldn't be fair, so no need to
I'll just wait till the mystery will be errr.. resolved is the right word, right?

Welcome!

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RetroZombie In reply to Anoya [2005-09-28 20:27:15 +0000 UTC]

"resolved" works, but I think you were looking for "solved". That one is most often used when talking about a mystery.

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Anoya In reply to RetroZombie [2005-09-29 06:48:39 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I just added two letters to the word. 'Solved' is indeed a better word

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