Last Rites - Scota 11 (for Pearl3-d) by brewgirlca
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This is for Peggy (pearl3d). Peggy is recovering from some tough times but she never fails to produce some of the most stunning warrior girl art here at renderosity. I consider Peggy to be a mentor for her works truly inspired me as I tried to figure out how she did them. Peggy also has a deep routed spirituality and I can see her being on either side of this conflict. Had she been a Milesian she would have been among the first to offer peace with the vanquished. And had she been a Tautha De Danaan she would have bravely lead her people into battle and then into the spirit world. I love so much of Peggy's work but I have a special place for the warrior girl"Medessa ElfWarrior" and the dark beauty "Nyx"
I used Tabala's Magic Metals in the material room to create the gold surfaces in the shrine. It really gives a different look.
Though her army was victorious at the battle of Tailtiu, Scota, Queen Mother of the invading Milesian's was killed in battle against the Tautha De Danaan. Here we see her poet, Amergin weeping over the body of his mistress at her funeral rites. The ceremony was also attended by the captain of the Danaan, not as a vanquished foe but as an honoured and respected warrior. A pact between Amergin and the Tautha De Danann captain had led to the division of Ireland into the world of the humans and the world of the spirits. From this moment, both these Irish races would flourish in this unique Gaelic partnership.
Though Scota perished in this battle, her name would live on as her people took her name for their own and they became the Scots. This group of Irishmen eventually went on to invade Scotland and gave their name in turn to that noble race. Scota's grave is said to be in County Kerry, south of the Town of Tralee at Glen Scoithin which means vale of the little flower.
For their part the Tuatha De Danaan agreed to dwell underground in the side, which are the earthen mounds that are scattered around Ireland. Many of these sites have turned out to be ancient burial mounds, giving rise to the idea that these were the homes of the pre-celtic occupants of Ireland.
And that dear reader brings to a conclusion my version of the Legend of Scota. Thank you all for bearing with me over the many months it took me to tell this wonderful tale. I hope you enjoyed it. Special thanks to Moonbunnie whose gift of Neila inspired this series.
Blessed be.
Roxy
Previous in Scota series
"Fate of Nations"
"Fate of Nations"
Comments (62)
Very nicely creative scene fantastic character & lighting super quality work!!
Excellent composition and work!
A very stunning and moving image matched only by the story that it tells.
Wonderful dedication to a really sweet person. Great fantasy work. Wonderful composition and lighting. Great emotion in this too - very poignant. Excellent detail in this. Love your effects (as always). A great addition to your series. Nicely done.
Fantastic scene Roxy. Love the sprites.
wow!Roxy...another of your awesome works x f!
You have woven such a rich tapestry in all the images of this series - your textures and attention to detail is stunning, the time it must take to build these images, render and postwork them must be awesome, but its not just the mechanics of it - it's also the quality of the vision that you portray in sheer emotional power. If these images and the tale they tell were in a book I'd buy it. Magnificent work - you are an inspiration
Wow, thats great!
Excellent scene again. Lot of choices in placement which you do quite well.
Wonderful work! Very mystical!!!
fantastic!!
terrific scene, superb work
Wonderful and fantastic scene Superb composition magic image super background Excellent Art-Work...!!!Wowwww....
Bravo - this is an excellent well crafted scene - excellent work
Thank You for sharing your wonderful work! Hug!
Awesome !
Very nice. Very original
man Im tellin ya... when you put together a scene, its like a complete story on screen... wow on this and bravo sweety
Great scene. Nicely composed!
Grand tale, it fits so well with your wonderful image, the spirit world came alive in this...Very cool dedicatation...thanks for the heads up on Pearl3D...
Absolutely stunning work. Powerful, compelling and emotional. A suitably strong ending to a wonderful epic.
Well there, a great conclusion for the series! (Wonder where they are honoring Eriu though? Or are they not? Got to admit I´m biased here. Never could bring myself to like the Milesians, although you drew a very impressive picture of Scota here, which might make one sway - almost :-) )
Such a peaceful, serene scene to come after the anguish of the last two pictures. There is sadness in this one, of course, but no more pain. Beautiful job!
Lots of emotion in this - and the little figures in the smoke are simply brilliant. How do you do that??? I love it!
Excellent scene! Very well done!
Amazing scene with great details ! Perfect mood !
damn this is just mooving it gave me chils really great seen
Love the detail here...Hugs
Beautiful ... Becky. The flame light is really good and I love the spirits around in the fog/smoke. The gold looks real good too. I've been thinking of doing something on the 'Nineth Wave', but just haven't got around to it yet. smiles
Wow...excellent ghosties floating in here. This scene has it all. Great job!