Revelation - Ishtar Legends by brewgirlca
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Uh, Ninshubar! I guess I have you to thank for getting me back from the darklands.
Not just me, but Ishtar, Utu, Sin - in fact Sargon you owe your new life to a whole pantheon of Gods, from both Akkad and Sumer.
Um, I was pretty stupid wasn't I? Going after the temples of Sumer and trying to destroy the Sumerian's faith in their Gods?
Sargon, you've got to know that your Gods and those of Sumer - they are all the same Gods. Some may call My Lady Ishtar, some may call her Inanna, but she is the same Goddess no matter what name you call her.
But to Akkad she is the Goddess of War and to Sumer she is the Goddess of Love. How can that be? How can she be both?
Sargon are you not a mighty warrior? Have you not conquered most of Mesopotamia?
Well yes, of course, I am the most powerful warrior in the land! But...
Shhh, quiet, listen and think. Are you also not a lover? Was not Enheduanna born of your seed? And do you also not love her above all else?
Again, yes of course I am a lover. I have four sons by my wife and my most beautiful daughter Enheduanna.
Well then Sargon, by your own admission you are both a warrior and a lover. So are you saying that the Goddess Ishtar is less capable than you? Are you saying that you are better than she?
NO! By the Gods, NO, I never would elevate myself to the level of the Gods. Ninshubar, do not put such words in my mouth!
Well then?
I have been given another chance - something no other man has been granted. I will not turn aside this gift from the Gods. I will seek to make peace with the Gods of Sumer and Akkad for indeed it is clear, we are all of one faith, one people, although I was too blind to see.
Ah Sargon, there is hope for you yet! You are not so blind as you appeared to be. And the fact that Enheduanna is your daughter tells me there is wisdom within your bloodlines, wisdom that you need to more fully tap into. Are you prepared to do this now?
Yes, yes I do see what you are saying. Each God is more diverse than I had given myself room to think. And there is room on earth to see the many faces of "God." My faith, my view - it is not the only path to the Goddess. She has many faces and each man will see her in their own way, by their own light.
Then welcome Sargon, you are now awake. No longer will you be known as just Sargon the Conqueror, from now on you will be known as Sargon the Great. Be at peace with yourself; build your empire and your name will live well through the ages.
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Comments (40)
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Absolutely great render and finale! it is too bad that the religious extremists cannot have the same revelation and therefore the enlightenment that Sargon has experienced. such is the fate of man, I guess. I guess we'll have to wait until Underverse comes. :D
really like how you put this series together roxy, wish i was sexy as that guy, would love beauties like that around me. super lights and scene as always hon..
wow great work
Excellent work! Like the expressions and poses. Well done.
This has been a great series Roxy. Can't wait to see what is next from your creative mind.
Excellent!! Nice composition!!
Fantastic work!!
Wonderful image, excellent posing and mood
Wonderful end to the story and a beautiful render. Sargon's pose sitting is perfectly natural as is Ishtar's! .
Awesome work!!
Ha Ha--love this--great topper for a great series--and this render is beautiful--golden brown sepia tones and well balanced light--incredible work altogether...
Excellent Image
wonderful dialog, excellent
The Ishtar saga continues! Great looking picture! Nice work!
Great scene
Color palette is so rich and vibrant Roxy. Great image!!
Stunning work!!!!
Awesome posing and expressions Roxy. The scene is wonderfull to looks and and the story super to read. Hug
Splendid image...great work
Great render and characters! The same goes for your story lines, Roxy! Have a nice week end! ;o)
Fascinating and gorgeous work!!!Bravissima!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
Great expression Roxy,I loved the image and the story continues great... hugs:)
Brilliant, Roxy! Not only is this one of your best images, you have pulled the story together in a most satisfactory manner. I was wondering how you were going to turn things around after you killed Sargon, and you came through with a perfect solution. Indeed, Sargon went on to become "Sargon the Great" and "Sargon the Just", for he was the first king to codify the law and set up a proper legal system for his kingdom, long before Hammurabi did. Bravo for this and for the entire Ishtar series. Can't wait to see what's next!
Superb work on this one Roxie, the scene is so perfectly done and reflects the story so well. It seems he is now able to grasp the situation fully.
Ah Humility...........Excellent art!
The amount of time you must take just posing and composing each image blows me away. The details are always spot on with your story too.
Amazing as always....in your wonderful style
This is just super! I love his expression, you captured him listening to Ninshubar's words perfectly. I can't wait for the next one. :)
In every way a joy to view your work my friend as always gripping narrative and detailed image to set the pace cool presentation Roxy!!!