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Description "Then Thingol fortified the marches of his realm, and went not to war, nor any out of Doriath save Mablung and Beleg, who were unwilling to have no part in these great deeds."

From "The Silmarillion" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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My entry for the "This Is War" contest from

Beleg and Mablung, fighting side by side in The Fifth Battle, Nirnaeth Arnoediad. Nowhere in The Silmarillion does it say with what host they fought, being the only ones to ride from Doriath. I tend to think they fought with Turgon and the host of Gondolin, since they made a good escape. In the background Thangorodrim looms, shrouded in smoke from it's craters and dust from the battle.

Here apparently they already lost their helmets I always imagined Beleg to be fair haired, thus Mablung (Heavy Hand, hence the mace) is the dark haired one. Maybe I missed or forgot some details and their hair colour is off, but hey, my time is up! Deal with it. Finished just in time, from now on I am going into hybernation for three weeks (working on my house). Raced to finish this one. Could have been more detailed, but I need to let go now...

Hope you all enjoy!
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Comments: 67

woutart In reply to ??? [2014-05-05 19:46:30 +0000 UTC]

Hi Jory,

This image is 10+ hours, if I remember correctly. Done 4 years ago.

I'll send you a personal note if you are interested in commissioning me?

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EduardoLeon [2013-09-06 07:32:43 +0000 UTC]

AMAZING!!!!!! 

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woutart In reply to EduardoLeon [2013-09-06 11:20:24 +0000 UTC]

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Darkendrama [2011-10-29 19:28:23 +0000 UTC]

Great action scene

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woutart In reply to Darkendrama [2011-10-30 12:38:25 +0000 UTC]

Glad you enjoyed it

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Darkendrama In reply to woutart [2011-10-31 17:01:43 +0000 UTC]

[link]

You're welcome. If you have a spare minute could you vote for me in this Samhain storytelling contest on Gaelsong. My story is called A Druid's Destiny and it is listed 3rd. If I stay in 3rd I win $100, but if I can move up to first I would win $1000. I appreciate any support.

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woutart In reply to Darkendrama [2011-10-31 20:15:59 +0000 UTC]

Sure np. Done.

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Darkendrama In reply to woutart [2011-10-31 22:13:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks...Samhain blessings to you !

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Zireael07 [2011-10-28 19:11:26 +0000 UTC]

I love the details and the armor and the weapons and the hair and the background. Brilliant!

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woutart In reply to Zireael07 [2011-10-28 20:11:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, glad you enjoy it!

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philippeL [2010-10-20 20:13:13 +0000 UTC]

Super nice!

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woutart In reply to philippeL [2010-10-20 21:17:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot!

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philippeL In reply to woutart [2010-10-20 21:40:48 +0000 UTC]

No problem

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Andreth [2010-08-01 22:55:13 +0000 UTC]

Mablung!!!!! no one ever draws him and he's a great character, and with Beleg besides I am very happy to see this. Awesome job!!

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woutart In reply to Andreth [2010-08-02 09:17:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Yeah they're a pretty awesome duo!

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DemoComics [2010-04-28 18:48:43 +0000 UTC]

looks awesome!

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woutart In reply to DemoComics [2010-04-29 20:39:59 +0000 UTC]

Well thanks!

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DemoComics In reply to woutart [2010-04-30 01:33:38 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome

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MLSlizz [2010-02-19 18:56:56 +0000 UTC]

Mega stoer! Mooi werk!

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woutart In reply to MLSlizz [2010-02-20 19:29:22 +0000 UTC]

Stoer!? Bedankt!

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blu-ish [2010-02-18 18:33:08 +0000 UTC]

prachtig!

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woutart In reply to blu-ish [2010-02-19 07:01:54 +0000 UTC]

Dank je!

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Solardeus [2010-02-18 16:08:24 +0000 UTC]

whoa.. toevallig familie van Alan Lee?

echt heel erg vet gedaan, keep it up!

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woutart In reply to Solardeus [2010-02-19 07:02:32 +0000 UTC]

Hahaha!

Ik zie dat toch wel als een dik compliment. Bedankt!

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DBRv6 [2010-02-03 15:44:13 +0000 UTC]

Excellent! - really like the expressions on their faces and the contrast of the skin tones to the rest of the scene.

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woutart In reply to DBRv6 [2010-02-03 22:45:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. They should stand out in all their strength and prowess, glad it comes across.

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differentego [2010-02-03 10:18:40 +0000 UTC]

epic

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woutart In reply to differentego [2010-02-03 10:38:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Shukibaby [2010-02-03 04:47:58 +0000 UTC]

very very cool

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woutart In reply to Shukibaby [2010-02-03 07:16:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Moumou38 [2010-01-14 23:12:42 +0000 UTC]

featured here : [link]

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AbePapakhian [2010-01-10 15:31:25 +0000 UTC]

Great composition. The mood is wonderful!
It's begging for a sweep of the camera to the rest of the field.

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woutart In reply to AbePapakhian [2010-01-11 08:33:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! In a small corner in my mind I pondered about actually expanding the thing into more panels, but then again, that may destroy it's 'mystery'.

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Wild-Huntress [2010-01-09 17:28:41 +0000 UTC]

I'm sure you'll win!

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woutart In reply to Wild-Huntress [2010-01-09 18:33:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, but we'll see. I'm just happy I was inspired by the subject

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Elbereth-Evenstar [2010-01-07 21:47:30 +0000 UTC]

This is an awesome pic! So detailed...
Good luck, I may enter to the contest too.

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woutart In reply to Elbereth-Evenstar [2010-01-07 21:53:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

Oh cool, the more the merrier!

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Elbereth-Evenstar In reply to woutart [2010-01-07 22:10:59 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome ^^
Yeah, I think this contest's going to have a lot of people. The theme is tempting

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LadyLuciolaLupus [2010-01-07 04:39:54 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic image, I think this contest is going to be great......Good luck......

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woutart In reply to LadyLuciolaLupus [2010-01-07 09:16:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Yeah, I'm hoping for some awesome images!

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LadyLuciolaLupus In reply to woutart [2010-01-15 23:49:10 +0000 UTC]

That's Ok, I better get to the chalkboard.....

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woutart In reply to LadyLuciolaLupus [2010-01-16 10:05:11 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, you go girl!

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LadyLuciolaLupus In reply to woutart [2010-01-17 02:57:29 +0000 UTC]

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Tulikoura [2010-01-07 00:27:01 +0000 UTC]

This is epic, like your works altogether, but digital touch takes them literally to another atmosphere. This amount of envy is hardly bearable! Haha!

Characters, design, composition, colours, background... all done extremely well. So many details! I really like how you faded out those soldiers further away.

You surely gave a hard blow at the beginning of that competition...!

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woutart In reply to Tulikoura [2010-01-07 09:15:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks buddy, glad you like it, means a lot.

Hahaaa! Shock and Awe I believe it is called in military terms Actually I was just inspired and had this image in my head for a few months now. This contest was just a good excuse to dive into it I'm happy with the way it turned out.

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Thinkerman [2010-01-06 16:59:44 +0000 UTC]

good work here, man! The feel of the battle is really good.

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woutart In reply to Thinkerman [2010-01-06 22:32:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks mate, I'm pretty satisfied

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Lirulin-yirth [2010-01-06 06:49:35 +0000 UTC]

Great! @_@ *stands stunned*

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woutart In reply to Lirulin-yirth [2010-01-06 07:09:12 +0000 UTC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

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Lirulin-yirth In reply to woutart [2010-01-06 07:16:24 +0000 UTC]

I always do enjoy your drawings, my friend!

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