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Description Forgive the stupid title please. -__- Admittedly, this isn't the best introduction to a new character, because... well... this is technically not a scene that should be happening between these two, and isn't exactly story-canonical just yet. Maybe ever.

If anyone remembers, the lady on the left is Lili the Werewolf Girl. The guy on the right, who I haven't done a finished picture of before (whoops ) is Arran the Werewolf Boy. She's a Silent Strider philodox, he's a Fianna ragabash (who is Scottish, good with explosives, with a criminal record about a mile long), and according to WoD werewolf law, they reaaaaally shouldn't be doing what they appear to have finished doing. O_o

Arran is part of the werewolf pack Lili is traveling with (though not actually part of), she has a (truly ill-advised) crush on him that may or may not be unrequited, but she really can't do anything about it because Garou aren't allowed to get with other Garou for pretty much the same reason relatives aren't supposed to get with each other: because it's a really huge taboo, and the offspring that results from a Garou/Garou coupling is always somehow either physically deformed or mentally disabled. To clarify, Lili and Arran are NOT related and didn't grow up together or anything that would cause them to have already have a relationship that's more familial than friendly. The law states "Garou shall not mate with Garou", but whether that implies "do what you want, just don't have kids" or "don't get with other werewolves at all" is totally up to interpretation. One way or another, it's not exactly the most clear-cut situation....That being said, she has no designs on babymaking just yet, so I'm hoping for seeecret hookups.

Btw, if you're curious, that nasty wallpaper texture behind the head of the bed is intentionally awful. Their whole pack pretty much lives out of motels with ultra-dated decor. This is a major step down for an upper-middle-class Connecticut girl like Lili, but she's coming around to appreciating the Wandering Life for what it is.
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Gryffgirl [2012-11-28 13:25:32 +0000 UTC]

The pose is lovely!

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lsjandrew [2012-10-11 16:50:19 +0000 UTC]

As noted in Guardians of the Caerns, Chapter 4, the Striders don't get all that upset about the First Law. It dates back to their Egyptian roots, where the Pharaohs made a regular practice of inbreeding to strengthen the family line (or so they thought at the time).

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Arthulin In reply to lsjandrew [2012-10-11 19:41:56 +0000 UTC]

Within almost any tribe there are certain tendencies but also lots of disagreements on various issues. If you check out the original Silent Striders Tribebook, you'll see an attitude similar to the one you're describing. But the revised Tribebook points out that a great many Striders do in fact have a very big problem with Garou/Garou matings. They just tend not to take it out on the kids like so many other tribes. They know the parents are really the ones at fault, and they do not look kindly upon them for limiting the gene-pool and inflicting such hardship upon their offspring.

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temiel In reply to lsjandrew [2012-10-11 19:05:08 +0000 UTC]

She might be a Strider (and clearly thinks it's not a law worth following), but he isn't, and his non-Strider packmates are a lot less at peace with the idea. I've found that Garou tribes in general are far from having a homogeneous hive mind about almost anything, which allows for a lot of individual interpretation of the Litany laws.

Plus, part of the beauty of WoD canon is that no two game groups' versions of the setting are going to be exactly the same, and the rules give the storyteller and players free rein to tweak their own games as they see fit. But really, haven't we just come full circle back to individual interpretation?

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solfieri [2012-01-05 19:47:47 +0000 UTC]

Sooo I trust this has, in fact, entered canon by now? I hope so.

Daaaamn, I'm in love with Lili's right forearm and hand!! o__o The painting looks truly great, you can really feel the volume and delicate texture of the skin! Also digging those muscles on Arran's side torso, the name of which I havent the slightest idea. xD

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temiel In reply to solfieri [2012-01-06 03:13:55 +0000 UTC]

AS A MATTER OF FACT IT HAS Took them a long while of pussyfooting around, but eventually there was a certain degree of "world's ending, so fuck it".

Abluuuuu, omg, thank you. I had just a little too much fun with all that naked (alive!) skin. And muscles, nom. Why is it that like... the first picture I ever draw of anyone is always shirtless and in some kind of compromising position? XD (Well, I don't suppose it goes for EVERYONE, but often the men... )

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ShadowyZman [2011-12-06 03:42:57 +0000 UTC]

That's very cute

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space-wolf [2011-09-23 18:25:42 +0000 UTC]

This picture has been featured in the weekly art post on my personal writing/art blog, Wolfish Written: [link]
I hope you don't mind!

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temiel In reply to space-wolf [2011-09-28 11:58:25 +0000 UTC]

Oh my goodness, thank you so much! I'm sorry it took me so long to reply, I've been really busy. T__T But! You said such awesome stuff in there, I really appreciate it. It's an honor to be featured with such lovely art.

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Lujordis [2011-09-23 13:38:14 +0000 UTC]

Awwww, so cute and lovely. Hope these two be a lot happy together
The story/explanation behind the scene is so good too, thanks for sharing !!!

The painting on both their skins is so good, specially the shades/volumes. And her curly hair seems so heavy and touchble.
So lovely !!!

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RainbowFireStar [2011-09-21 19:20:31 +0000 UTC]

beautiful and very intimate. i adore the way you drew and colored the bed covers. the look very warm and cozy!

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temiel In reply to RainbowFireStar [2011-09-21 22:07:40 +0000 UTC]

Oh, thank you! I'm really glad you like it. It's actually the first time I've successfully attempted a spooning pose! I have to admit, I like the sheets too, they seem very comfy. Plus early morning light. I kind of wish I could be in her position...

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RainbowFireStar In reply to temiel [2011-09-22 03:31:30 +0000 UTC]

you're very welcome. and your practice has paid off b/c it looks fantastic! it's so natural looking.

i totally agree with you about wanting to be in her position!

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windyautumnmoon [2011-09-15 12:35:55 +0000 UTC]

Lovely <3

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temiel In reply to windyautumnmoon [2011-09-15 14:03:31 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you. Glad you think so!

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HeartOfDeath [2011-09-14 09:09:41 +0000 UTC]

beautiful

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muhminatali [2011-09-13 15:08:32 +0000 UTC]

they look like siblings r sumthing.....is that why this is taboo?

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temiel In reply to muhminatali [2011-09-13 21:35:24 +0000 UTC]

Nope, not related. I explained it in the artist comment.

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muhminatali In reply to temiel [2011-09-14 23:51:44 +0000 UTC]

OOOHH
srry i never read those
or ids
hah okay
XD

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bhudicae [2011-09-12 19:49:23 +0000 UTC]

mmmm....a Scottish werewolf....

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temiel In reply to bhudicae [2011-09-13 00:40:30 +0000 UTC]

Heeeeell yeaaaaaah. I bet he'd look FANTASTIC in a kilt...

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bhudicae In reply to temiel [2011-09-13 01:22:09 +0000 UTC]

mmm...ok, stoppit!!

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CwnAnnan [2011-09-12 18:55:35 +0000 UTC]

kind of cute

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dragondoodle [2011-09-12 18:07:43 +0000 UTC]

Such a sweet moment captured

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temiel In reply to dragondoodle [2011-09-14 03:57:11 +0000 UTC]

Aw, yay, thank you! :3 Woohoo for random sweet moments that may never actually occur...

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dragondoodle In reply to temiel [2011-09-14 18:31:18 +0000 UTC]

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LaughingAstarael [2011-09-12 12:17:06 +0000 UTC]

Also, dayum lady, you're improving (:

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temiel In reply to LaughingAstarael [2011-09-14 04:02:33 +0000 UTC]

AWWW YEAAAAH omg thank you, it means so much to hear you say that! I think forcing myself to actually *gasp* draw other facial types (ie, Claris ) has really helped quite a bit.

I'm really glad you like her pose. :3 That's actually the position I sleep in half the time, lol! And yes. Yay for Arran scruff everywhere. I was just saying to one of my other friends that I totally want to just tousle his fuzzy head.

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LaughingAstarael In reply to temiel [2011-09-15 05:06:09 +0000 UTC]

<333 no problem, lady. I only speak truth~ Forcing oneself out of one's comfort zone does bloody WONDERS, though, omg. (though of course now my beautiful Book of Symbolists is actually a Book of Red-Headed-Claris and Other Paintings xD!)

I sleep with my shoulders hunched in and my arms curled close - and I wonder why I ache when I wake up sometimes -facepalm-. It's a lovely pose, and it does have a grace that speaks of first-hand experience. And oh man, I'm usually not one for that much facial hair on guys but plus the hair and the hotness in general.... :'D

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LaughingAstarael [2011-09-12 12:16:43 +0000 UTC]

I really like this, actually. It's simple, but I really am so in love with her character design - that profile-with-arm-raised!!! <33 And heeeeee.... scruffy haaaaaaair, and a beeeard~ supercute :'D

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raka-raka [2011-09-12 11:31:46 +0000 UTC]

Mwehhehe already commented...but seriously i really enjoy how it turned out!!! and you are really skilled portraying ethnical traits! :3

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temiel In reply to raka-raka [2011-09-12 11:43:19 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, thank you, I'm glad I was able to fix the stupid lack-of-contrast. It's a little more exaggerated here than I initially planned, but I actually like it better this way, so... happy accidents.

And YAY, thank you! I had a teacher once who told me I could only draw one type of face... yeah, I might LIKE drawing a specific type, but give me time and I can adapt!

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raka-raka In reply to temiel [2011-09-12 11:51:28 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, it's annoying. I had the same problem with the last pic i submitted it looks annoyingly more "fluo".

Bah, from what you told me your teacher opinions have proved several times to be wrong and senseless...

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Servina [2011-09-12 07:07:39 +0000 UTC]

nicely done mate

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almaticani [2011-09-12 06:39:28 +0000 UTC]

How cozy....but forbidden fruits taste much sweeter ...but still what is not allowed is not a lowed for a sensible reason. Awfully wonderful work on their skin, I love how smooth and fresh it looks, and BTW the wall paper is not at all awful, it's really good...(jeesh my taste might be a bit questionable)

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temiel In reply to almaticani [2011-09-12 11:07:07 +0000 UTC]

Muhuhu, yes. Partially I kind of wonder whether she's attracted to him because she knew going in that even if she were to meet some hot wolf she couldn't hook up with him? (Actually, it's probably a cross between the accent, the "bad" factor, his general anarcho-socialist attitude which is VERY attractive to her, plus the fact that he's actually pretty nice when he's not being sarcastic. )

Ahhhh so glad you like the skin, I had fun with it. I've never really done lighting like this before where it's supposed to look like early morning.

As far as the wallpaper goes, I suppose it could be MUCH much worse considering roadside motel decor! I figured anything that looked really, truly garish and heinous would actually distract from the main thing that's happening, though. Silly wallpaper.

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almaticani In reply to temiel [2011-09-13 06:32:31 +0000 UTC]

I guess hard to resist such a mesh of awesomeness (anarcho-socialistic attitude+ a gorgeous body...oh and lets not forget the "bad factor"...no woman alive would pass over a bad boy with those features )

Well you really did a swell job.^^

It's fine this way, it's not calling too much attention to itself, so that's a +.

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Queen-of-Daemons [2011-09-12 06:03:11 +0000 UTC]

"Scottish, good with explosives, with a criminal record about a mile long"
...My ancestors? xDDDDDDDDD Sorry, my family were a bunch of mercinarial bastards that liked to blow crud up, so yeah. xD

"according to WoD werewolf law, they reaaaaally shouldn't be doing what they appear to have finished doing. O_o"
What? They can't have a pillow fight, then huddle together for warmth? *Innocent*

Artwise, I really like the position, and how tender it looks. The ring on his finger is a nice touch (although for a moment I thought they were married when I saw it,) but something about his arm seems a bit off. He has a toned muscle-structure on his torso, but his arms look thinner than hers at points.

I am still so jealous of your hands and faces. Gahhhh, you make it look so easy!

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temiel In reply to Queen-of-Daemons [2011-09-12 11:00:19 +0000 UTC]

HEY NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT except by law, oops...

Oh yes. Huddling together for warmth. That is exactly what they're doing after that vigorous workout of a pillow fight. After all, it wouldn't do to have them freeze to death in a heated... room...

Married not so much, but (fun fact!) he does have a kid back in Scotland. O_O Apparently his son's mom is gone too (I kiiiind of suspect she might be dead, but I'm not sure), so he's being raised by Arran's parents. They say he's WAY too much like him. Arran very much hopes this kid doesn't turn out to be Garou, because that would be... trouble. At best. The thing about the arm is that none of the muscles are actually engaged. I will say I'm not entirely pleased with the section where the wrist is underneath her arm, that could've been better executed, but I still like the overall piece so I'll consider doing something better next time I do this pose which, knowing me and my constant pose recycling, I probably will.

AHHH thank you, omg! They are my favorite parts, admittedly. Actually I like torsos too. But hands and faces are way more fun to draw.

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Igloinor [2011-09-12 04:17:16 +0000 UTC]

Niiiice! Werewolves now? Rawr! I love those new two.

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temiel In reply to Igloinor [2011-09-14 04:09:49 +0000 UTC]

Oh yay, I'm glad you like it! Werewolves yessss. At heart I'm really a vampire person still, but I have to hand it to the wolves... they know how to tear some stuff up.

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TracyLeeQuinn [2011-09-12 02:47:30 +0000 UTC]

UNNNNNNST! werewolves.....beards <3<3 i love everything about it! i wanna see more work of these 2!

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temiel In reply to TracyLeeQuinn [2011-09-12 11:28:56 +0000 UTC]

Muhuhahaaaa, yes. I'm SO GLAD YOU APPROVE, gwaaaaah! I really need to draw both of them more, but him in particular because he's a total Hottie McHothot.

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TracyLeeQuinn In reply to temiel [2011-09-14 02:34:07 +0000 UTC]

Yeah...hahah, whatever with the chick...draw HIM more! hahaha.
heheh, just kidding, i like the chick too! You're never a brunette! ...except for zilpha

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temiel In reply to TracyLeeQuinn [2011-09-14 03:34:36 +0000 UTC]

Emery, Zilphah and Constanze all have dark hair... obviously it must be a Ravenloft thing! It really is kind of stunning how many blondes I've got, though. I just like it, teehee...

And yes. I DO need to draw him more. I'm sort of in love with him. I want to fluffle his fuzzy head.

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