Will it be War? (for Shrinkers) by brewgirlca
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Sorry for the delay in this series. Exactly what transpired between Ninshubar and Enki is not clearly known and yet what was said critically affects the outcome of the story. I had to think about the dialogue for several days. Also the scene was a real bear to render, but lessons learned from Heathcroft made it possible. So thanks again Dave, you have no idea how much you helped on this one! Shrinkers keeps me on my toes.
Having been tossed from the throne room for demanding that the Royal family settle the fight between Ishtar and Ereshkigal, Ninshubar turns to the last deity who can help her; her Grandfather Enki. Enki, God of Wisdom and Knowledge is the Grandfather of all three Goddesses. Enki grants Ninshubar an audience with himself and his vizier, Isimud, the royal messenger. Isimud is the only being who can safely travel between the worlds of the living and the dead.
Oh, Grandfather, if you do not help me I swear I will pass through the seven gates of the Land of No Return myself! I will go to war with that bitch Ereshkigal to rescue my lady!
Ninshubar! Stop it! Your plan makes no sense! I have seen you do battle my dearest granddaughter and I know that you are both brave and resourceful beyond measure. But war is not the answer! Ninshubar, you must realize that in her domain Ereshkigal always wins. You cannot go there. More war will not lead to Ishtar's return and you too will be trapped. Even I cannot enter Ereshkigal's domain and return.
Isimud, listen to me. Only you can enter the Underworld and return. You must go to Ereshkigal and recover Ishtar. Tell Ereshkigal that she has made her point, that the laws that divide the living and the dead must be upheld. But these laws cannot destroy the living world. A balance must be struck. It is now up to Ereshkigal to set the terms of Ishtar's release and allow life to return to the world.
Ninshubar, I know Ereshkigal, she is demanding and harsh but ultimately she is just. Ishtar's passion led her to violate Ereshkigal's domain and now she must pay the price of justice.
Anu and Ninhursag were foolish not to intervene. But even Gods are not always wise! But I am and I will end it. Ereshkigal will set her price and then the balance of life and death, of passion and justice, will be restored. Only then will Ishtar and the seasons be returned to earth.
13th in a series
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Enki is M3 morphed by me with Everyday Male textures and Pharos clothes at DAZ
Isimud is Creatures Morphs and Everyday Male textures and Nothar clothes at DAZ
Ninshubar is V3 morphed by me with DMs Night Fever Suzie Q textures
Scene is Cloisters at DAZ
Comments (25)
What a lovely render! The expressions are perfect, moving, very well depicted. I love the reflective floor, and the hint of smoke behind. Enki and Isimud are excellently depicted, their facial features perfect for their character. Ninshubar is simply beautiful, her passion clearly seen on her face and pose. I am grateful and honored to have this redner dedicated to me. Thank you.
She is beautiful super scene great pose & lighting... I just love your floors they are always perfect...Great story too.
excellent work. this is so cool here with the three characters and her speaking, love the clothing, props, and expressions. lol steve
Wonderful image and great story. I fully understand dialogue problems when writing. Keep up the good work
great storyline, wicked image
Very nicely done! EXT!
Excellent story line and image. Well done :) Don
There's lot of expression here both facial and in body language, something always hard to achieve. The image sits well and us super organised and presented, with very careful attention to detail and postwork. The back story fills us in on the 'play' and really thats all one can ask of a good fantasy image and post! Dave
Ninshubar has got great dramatic pose...excellent scene again. This is great story!! I love it!! :)
well done scene
Wow, hon, you always pay so much attention to the detailes, I must say that this is great work indeed! Like the poses and expressions, outfits and the scene overall!
Beautiful work here Roxy..your scene is excellent great posing and character expression with superb lighting.. I love the fire and the reflection in the floor looks like high polished marble... this story is cool.. well done my friend!5+++
Fascinating
Excellent story and what superlative scene ... Kudos!
Good pose and reflect. Cool scene. Well done. 5+
The story is becoming easier to understand as you go along - your storytelling is really improving as well as your artistry! This is yet another really excellent composition with wonderful lighting and effects - good job!
Her pose an face expression is so dramatic! Thats one of the things I love on your pictures the most- the expressions of the figures are always excellent!
Jolie scène !
Very expressive illustration to your storytelling. I think posing and expressions have always been a strength of yours and you are getting better everyday. My only nitpick would be on the fact that the three characters in the scene really aren't interacting. There is no eye-contact between them, no sense that they are aware of each other's presence. Enki seems to be looking at Ereshkigal but she is not at all in Isimud line of vsion (I can't figure out what he's looking at) and she's turning her back to both of the men. That seems a little odd. Otherwise very strong picture. Well done!
Excellent
Scene action is interesting. Huge work on the dress ! The colors have been applied well with the light. Very good kind.
lovely scene with great detail :)
Well, I'd say it looks quite likely...;^O
Ah, the story and your art are both evolving. This must have been a difficult scene to compose. Despite kitzie's comments, I think the image is excellent overall. The posing, lighting, and expressions are superb, and it is clear that you paid a lot of attention to the details. I can also understand why the narrative took you a while. It is an awkward scene. Thank goodness for Enki, eh? Just goes to show you, sometimes even the gods need some "adult supervision".
A beautiful mix of props creating the set. The lighting is wonderful and the characters play out the story well. Good stuff!