A Rose by any other name - Scota 14 (for Godin) by brewgirlca
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This is for my very special friend Val (Godin) who gifted me her lovely character Rose. Though rarely do I do elves and faes this character was just singing out to me to make her into a wood elf. I must admit that her song was irresistible and I succumbed! She is indeed a mighty magical creature; without a doubt, the finest female elf in the land.
Without hesitation I granted her wish to wield a sword and take command of a magical ritual that she assured me needed to be done. So I say, "Carry on Ros" you will always be Rose by any other name!
It is Ros, for that is how my name is known in Gaelic. I am now the high priestess of the Tautha De Danaan. It is not a role that I had ever expected to be thrust me, nor one that I relish. I was only meant to be senior priestess of the wood elves. But now fate has taken a cruel turn for the worst -- the unthinkable has happened. Eriu, my beloved mentor, queen and high priestess of my people, the Tautha De Danaan, has been killed in battle against the Milesian invaders at Tailtiu. So now it has been cast upon me to carry out the last rites for my teacher.
For the first time in my life it is I and not Eriu who had to light these fires to call upon the ancestors. Soon I will start the ritual telling them that they are about to be joined by a mighty woman warrior. In my hand I hold Eriu's favorite sword -- now it is mine. I cannot help but wonder.. if Eriu had carried this sword into battle rather than Fragarach, the supposedly invincible sword of her ancestor, Lugh Longarm, would she have then defeated Scota? Why had not Lugh's sword won the day for her?
Such thoughts plague me in these dark times, but now I must push them away. There will be eons of time to think on them later. Now I must focus on doing honor to my mentor. Wait? Who is that rustling in the darkness? Better not be a damn Milesian or I will strike the bastard down before he even sets foot in my temple! Could it be my cousins Elerisha and Morgana coming to help me in the ritual or is it my battle captain arriving with the Erie's remains? Whatever, when they have all come the ceremony will begin. Though I am not glad for it I know what must be done; Eriu trained me well. Though this night should not have come to be I am ready for it. I will do well. For I am Ros, high priestess of the Tautha De Danaan!
First of two images of Ros. I hope she was worth the wait Val.
Previous in Scota series
"Battle Weary"
"Battle Weary"
Comments (59)
A commanding woman in a most impressive setting. Applausw +5 from doarte's MADHOUSE
She looks wonderful. Excellent pose and scene! So beautifully done :)
Great work, such detail in the image. Ros looks like she belong and sure she will do well in her task ahead. She has the wil, the courage and a mighty sword against all enemies. Love it Roxy and sure Valery will adore
Beautiful image and effects..nice work!!
2 thumbs up
Gorgeous in full view and the details are superb. I especially like her expression. She seems very comfortable with who she is - great image!
Gorgeous work...WOW
Roxy as always you did a first class job on both the image and the presentation. Valery is going to love how you brought her Rose character to life in one of your superb stories. You did a magnificent job of showing Ros coming forward to take her place as the new high Priestess.
Excellent work!!
Very nice scene!
Both the image and the story are excellent! Ros will do well as the new High Priestess.
That sword is amazing and I like the smoke effects on the bottom. Good story and another cool render.
Wow Roxy you did one awesome and fantastic job on this amazingly great scene. Rose is just gorgeous here.....superb pose lighting. I know for sure that Valery will love this beautiful scene. Awesome work Roxy.
So awesome work!!!! well done!!!
Very lovely! Great props, great pose, wonderful composition. The detail is great. I love the body art on Ros.
An incredible scene Roxy
OMG Roxy this is awesome...you made Rose look fantastic here in her Elfish element in which i think she is looks the best...wowww i love what you have done here..you brought out her beauty very well..i know that you normally are not into elves but Girl you are soo good in Elf scenes 2..i love the ones you created for Peggy (pearl3d) The colors, lighting and use of props and brushes are very very good and beautiful.. Great story 2!! Thank you Hun for this fantastic composition and dedi..i am very happy with it! Absolute Fav! Hugs Val ;)
Wow, you have introduced Rose in true Roxy style. Even a wood elf in a warrior role looks great. She looks very much ready for the task at hand. Love the texturing and the detail work. Love her pose and expression. Great story to go with this great image. Excellent work as always.
Beautiful! Yes, must view full sized to really appreciate it fully. The glow of your flames and the smoke looks very realistic. Nice post-work.
She is a BEAUTY Roxy! You did fantastic here sweety!!
This is exceptional work.
Superb scene good-looking gal rose....first class pose & render & many thanks for taken the time to comment on my work is very much appreciated!!!
Rose is fantastic here, excellent work!
roxy this is superb hon. love the way you created the ghostly / misty effects around her, the props are well placed in this excellent scene with your beauty of a character. love it! steve
Magnificient scenery and ritual! I love the with magic smoke and stone plates. But most of all the charabter. Very well done!
Wonderful character - Rose looks wonderful here. Love her pose and expression. Beautiful lighting and colors. Excellent smoke effects. And great details in this, especially in the stone monuments in the setting. Well done!
Fantastic work! the image and the story are captivating! Excellent!!!!!
Excellent!
Simply Beuatiful! I truly love the story you wrote for this render.5+++++ Pete
Wonderful dedi! Rose is gorgeous and you did her a terrific elf mood. The out fit is so beautiful. The use of the props is fantastic. I loved that one with a dragon. Is that a shield? Be careful with the elven feever!!! It can become a chronic disease!;) And you can steal what you want from my design elements. I know you will give it your very own and fantastic style. Hug!