9 - The odd couple - departure from the Wizard's home by MollyFootman
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The cat girl waved to the hovering dragon as the odd couple departed. "Be well and guard your master faithfully, large one!"
The dragon returned the wave. "Stay dry and warm! Good fortune in your quest, little one!" it called back.
Jorl harrumphed.
The wizard Ludovich observed their departure from his home's tower. He considered their likelihood of success in the mission. "I gave them a scroll which should override the spell that gives life to the Iron Golem." Ludovich grimaced. "I think." He supposed he would only see the odd couple again if the scroll proved effective. He sighed and returned to his study of more esoteric matters.
Molly's art notes: Set up and rendered in Poser 12.0.757 with Superfly Cycles 2 and tweaked in Photoshop for a bit of glow (spectral bloom) and vignette. I struggle with darkened areas like the interior of the Wizard's house using "natural" lighting.
The catgirl is A3 using some very old material from DAZ I was reminded of recently by Mazzam. The textures haven't aged well and I messed with them to try to give the impression of fur rather than plastic (the hair was the worst >.<). The Dwarf is by Sixus1 and is available at Renderosity. The wizard is based on M4 with textures and morphs by Mortus Vetum. The setting is by BlueTreeStudios.
Comments (12)
RubyTuesday70
Oh I love the perspective here!!! Great use of the props too. And I love the accompanying text although I need to catch up on the beginning. But still, it's enough for me to say that I love how you write!
MollyFootman
Thank you, my dear! I love my stories as they are the excuse for my pictures! I try to make each story beat strong enough to stand alone for those who aren't up to tracking the thread down (something that is a bit easier at Deviant Art but danged near impossible here). I really appreciate the comment and hope you can get caught up at work soon. =)
Molly
kelchris3
Fantastic. The point of view is perfect.
MollyFootman
Thank you, Kellie. It's funny how sometimes I start with an entirely different point of view than what I wind up sharing. I'm always looking for a perspective that will help illustrate and move a story along. Sometimes I don't hit it but I think it really worked here. XD
Molly
Davidvantol
Great POV and scene !
MollyFootman
Thank you, David! Hopefully such a PoV and posing tells the story as well as my text does. XD
Molly
eekdog
what a incredible view of the scene, love that wizard.
MollyFootman
Thank you, Steve. I am fond of the wizard, too. I love the scarred, crusty characters of Mortem Vetus and making this one a bit less forbidding by giving him a bald pate and a rotund body was a work of love. It crosses my mind that my dear old husband looks a bit like this guy. XD
Molly
perpetualrevision
I bet the dragon is sorry to see his new friend leaving! Cute idea to have her turning back to wave at him! Love her shy leg pose :-) Sounds like the wizard's not entirely confident in the help he gave them, but I"m hoping for their sake (more than his) that it does the trick!! I love how you used the M4 wizard outfit in this series. I have it but have not yet thought of a use for it! It looks great with the character you chose for him!
MollyFootman
Thanks, I took a bit of time creating the character. The idea that he's hardly infallible appeals to me. We'll see just how useful that scroll will be! =)
Molly
Annerose
Herew you choose a perspective from above. Will the dragon fly them away?
MollyFootman
Thank you, Anne. I believe the dragon will stay with the Wizard for now. I always enjoy hearing from you. =)
Radar_rad-dude
A splendid image very nicely framed! Fantastic creation! Bravo! Well done!
MollyFootman
Thank you, Rad. Doing a fantasy story has been quite a stretch for me and I'm enjoying it.
Molly
Darkglass
Quality scenery...brilliant perspective, particularly like your use of light and shadow in this image...top work..and now i know what is going on...!!
MollyFootman
Thank you, DG!. It was a little tricky but I wanted to de-emphasize the wizard even though he's in the foreground which I accomplished with a very subtle effect placing him at the front edge of the DoF (therefore not quite sharply focused) and then the lighting which was the stronger effect. I'm so pleased that it worked for your eye! =)
Molly
RodS
This is great, Molly! I also love the perspective from the Wizard's viewpoint. LOL "Here - try this. It should work. I think..." LOL
MollyFootman
Heh. Yeah, the wizard is hardly infallible. XD
Thanks for the comment, my dear!
Molly
JoeJarrah
Love the pov, it really captures the mood and sense of scale. The interplay between cat and dragon is really nicely observed too.
MollyFootman
Thank you for your lovely comment! I thought the point of view would make the best use of Stuart's lovely set and also emphasize the story line of departure. I'm so glad you are enjoying my story and the interaction of the characters, especially cat girl and the dragon.
Molly
jdwtrxk Online Now!
I don't think dated textures detract from these images at all - the style actually encourages it., provides a sense of 'uncomplicated innocence'; that suits the high fantasy setting......
MollyFootman
I'm glad to hear that because between a lazy reluctance to update everything and a lack of real talent with materials, what you see is what you get! >.<
Kidding aside, I always love hearing from you, JD. Thanks for the comment! =)
Molly
Tempesta3d
It's a wonderful adventure, much needed <3
MollyFootman
Thank you, Lory! I am pretty new to fantasy style story-telling and rendering. I've been enjoying it! =)
Molly