Temple Guardian by DarwinsMishap
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
A scuffling sound caught the attention of the Guardian of the Temple, having been loud enough to warrant him from moving away from the gates for investigation his intent was to find the source and be rid of it.
There were few who could match up to the Guardians' power, those that remained behind to keep watch over what lay behind heavy iron worked doors. The stations were honored and rarely gifted unto the few men that were deemed worthy-for each held a thread of the Goddess' power within them to serve her well.
In return for such power they had to but relinquish hold on one, dear thing. Their voices. Each of the Guardians were mute, the last words uttered by any were their sworn vow to serve her at any cost.
(I'm tired, but not dead. XD Edit for Nano's question: This is M4, with MUCH tweaking of the V4 outfit!! My Iain textures on him, as well.)

Comments (22)
Fabulous image and composition, love the textures and the lighting and a killer character.....Quality work and render!!
^_^ Yay, more Dar mythos! Very nice, well-lit scene. Is that M4 or V4M?
Stunning work, great character and wonderful lighting.
amazing picture!
excellent
fantastic work and excellent outfit (and/or conversion)
Man Wicked cool nice stride to his step! Love his head gear and costume design! Plus amazing depth and shadowing to this Beauty as well!!
Excellent image and lighting :)
fabulous! I wouldn't wanna mess with him ... hmmm ... but I might wanna mess around with him when he's off duty! :D send him to my chambers, will you? that's a good lad ... :D
~Awesome! Nice work with the outfit and light!~
oooooh this has a great atmosphere and nice storyline!
AWESOME IMAGE, extraordinary composition, he radiates such power, such authority, splendid colors and light, love this image in every aspect!
Excellent work and stunning character, a great idea to use that V4 outfit on him !
Superb character, gorgeous render!
Very impressive image, the door is well protected !The light is super !
Xtraordinary
WOW!!, fantastic image
excellent text..and an amzing use of the outfit, original and superbly crafted work
Thank you-everyone.. XD It does a heart good, seeing all the comments. Please, if anyone has crits as well-feel free to drop'em. It's how I learn. ;)
You did get the V4 outfit to fit perfect...Like the lighting. Give the character more of a threatening look to him..
Sweet character and scene..... Would have angled the BG to create the view that he was walking from somewhere and towards me, but use the same BG cause it is perfect with this character and lighting.... Excellent work and glad to finally drop by your gallery once more. (you asked for crits and that was the only one I could come up with... So minor I probably should have saved the keystrokes...LOL)
The lighting really pops this render out. Perfect for the scene