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Birth of an Empire by `touchedvenus:icontouchedvenus:


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Three thousand years ago there was a civil war between three races called the Blancun, the Rokan, and the Armylik.

At one time these three had been one race. These people were born with the abilities to control water, fire, and wind. As time passed, one born with a higher affinity with water would be more attracted to a person of the same quality. This was the same with those associated closer with fire and wind as well. Eventually individuals who held more than one of these three elements became extremely rare.

Prejudice toward those with different abilities formed and discord ran rampant. Pride over which group was the most powerful and who should rule their lands set seeds for war. The war did break out and lasted for five years. After much bloodshed, the races went their separate ways to form three different cultures at three different extremes of their world.

While the Blancun and the Rokan were content to isolate themselves from the rest of the world, the Armylik had other plans in mind. Relocating themselves in the Vyshti Peaks, they allied themselves with the Dragons that lived there.

The Dragons were an old and prideful race, full of much wisdom and knowledge, but their race was beginning to die out. Female Dragons were a rarity and the women of the Armylik race were pleasing to the eyes with their rich golden hair and star fire eyes.

So with the alliance came an intermingling of the races, and from this came the extinction of both the Armyliks and the Dragons, but the birth of a terrifying race of people who came to call themselves the D'Apor.

Through power, wisdom, and an unrelenting pride beyond the understanding of most of the other races in their world the D'Apor took command and raised an Empire over all peoples that has reigned without faltering for over a thousand years.

:star: This is from =sanguemdeus :star:

Some noted problems with the piece:

:bulletred: I could have probably put more details in the lower half of the dragon's body. It's simply silhouetted in darkness at the moment and that seems to have confused some people.
:bulletred: Tattoos on her legs are too flat.
:bulletred: Lighting is shaky.
:bulletred: She could use more shadows under her breasts.

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FAQ

:bulletred: Is she pregnant? Yes
:bulletred: You did this whole thing by yourself? Yes
:bulletred: Are they anthro? No, it's a dragon and an armylik woman. The armylik are simply elves with angel wings.
:bulletred: What is that in the background? A dragon? Is this based off a story? Read the description
Daily Deviation, 2008-05-04

Daily DeviationBirth of an Empire by `touchedvenus is simply put, stunning. The amount of detail put into this piece blows me away, specifically in the wings and horns, they are awe inspiring. The accessories on the horns are a wonderful touch as well and the piercing of the ears is a detail that can not be overlooked. The main character in front is nothing to overlook as well! The folds of the clothing look amazing and you can really get a feel of the cloth falling and the gold around the shoulders looks wonderful. I can't say enough good things about this piece by `touchedvenus (Featured by ^Damaged927)

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*White-Kitten:iconWhite-Kitten: Nov 18, 2007, 8:19:14 PM
bitchin backstory, totally <3 the pic.
~impaled-teddy-bear:iconimpaled-teddy-bear: Nov 18, 2007, 8:19:19 PM
wow, i love the detail in this. Good work!

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=ErekaRayne:iconErekaRayne: Nov 18, 2007, 8:20:05 PM
This is excellent. Interesting storyline you've got going there, too.

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`catboyry:iconcatboyry: Nov 18, 2007, 8:37:05 PM
I love the composition of this piece - the wings form a very nice frame and centering on the image. I find the black space under her wings to be a bit confusing; it's as if what's above doesn't connect to what's below, and it's not really clear why. Other than that, nicely done =D

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~Onmitsu:iconOnmitsu: Nov 18, 2007, 8:37:42 PM
Cool! The pic is a big big step forward, methinks. Only thought is she looks like she's got a child in there :XD:

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`touchedvenus:icontouchedvenus: Nov 18, 2007, 8:38:25 PM
Probably because she does. :)

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~Onmitsu:iconOnmitsu: Nov 18, 2007, 8:40:55 PM
.... that'd do it. XD
Great job!

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~Ilenora:iconIlenora: Nov 18, 2007, 8:50:32 PM
Oh... My....
This picture is just so perfect in so many ways!! There are so many details, from the intricate lacing on her clothes to the foliage in the far background. I really love all the little jewellery in the dragon. The shading and colour is excellent, and the lighting cast from the candles onto the wings is beautiful. Her pregnant stomach looks very good, I can't imagine how hard that must have been to achieve! The detail in the rocks is just astounding :love: I also noticed that this is one of your first pictures without a solid lineart around the objects!

And not only is the image beautiful, but the story is original and engaging!! Very well thought out and written! :heart:

Overall this is a unique, extremely well-done, inspiring piece of artwork and story!

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`touchedvenus:icontouchedvenus: Nov 18, 2007, 8:54:45 PM
Thank you. :)

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`touchedvenus:icontouchedvenus: Nov 18, 2007, 8:54:50 PM
Thank you. :)

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