Drow ~ for RodS by SidheRoseGraphics
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Sometime back when I posted an image of my character from Skyrim, you mentioned the Drow Rod. They don't look particularly 'dark' here but it depends on the lighting. I mentioned there was something special about Lilana's skin. The male here - Feylin - has the same skin, just a tad darker. The skin is actually a purply-blue color but it seems to absorb the colors of whatever lights you use much more than the usual skins. No SSS shaders or AO, either. I'd be interested to see what it does do in PP2012.
Anyway, the Drow are a sub-race of dark elves from the D&D games. Drow comes from the Orcadian and Shetland isles and is similar to the word 'trow' which means 'troll'. The word 'trow' is also used for barrow-wraiths who are also known as 'draugr' (which is pronounced just like it looks). Draugr are your basic 'walking-dead'.
Irrespective of Gary Gygax's *invention* of the Drow elves for D&D, I find the trail of terms for 'troll' from the Caucasus in southern Russia (the Ukraine) to the northern British Isles quite fascinating.
It's really only been in the 60-70 years that the fey folk have come to be represented as benign beings. Down through the centuries they have been looked upon with dread and fear. I suspect Tinkerbell is largely responsible for that - lol.
Hope this takes the edge off your 'walking dead' feeling Rod. Hugs to you and much sympathy, sir.
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Background is BRC-Serenity (DAZ)
SRG_Lilana
SRG_Feylin
Comments (29)
What a beautiful couple! Make up is fantastic!:)
I quite like Feylin's skin. The subtle coloring on his elbows and fingertips are what catch my attention, as the same 'blush' would be there for more normal skin tones. Plus he's cute too so...yeah >__>"
Actually, I could use a few good Drow on my night crew - maybe it would keep those night-shi(f)t operators from being such a bunch of whiners.... :-D These two have got to be the most beautiful Drow I've ever laid eyes upon! What lovely work you have here, Ray! I still wouldn't want to get them upset, though, given their tendency to remove heads from bodies at the slightest prvocation! Sheesh - with all the cave photos I have from past trips, I ought to do a Drow or two... Add that to the project list! Thanks for the lift, Ray! Indeed, I don't feel quite so 'draugr-ish' tonight! Hugs back at 'cha!
Superb skin colors and make-up for the both, and I love the color harmony between their skin and her hair !
The skin is very realistic even down to the hair on his arms. Nice image Ray.
Wonderful couple..nice work!!
Always enjoyed the tales of the Drow. A well done dedication my friend!
Excellent work!
Cool character.
Fabulous work!
Wonderful background info on the Drow, Ray, both of your characters look amazing here =) Such a nice dedi for RodS, fantastic work!
very nice work
wow....... I'm speechless!!! Great work!
Very beautiful copple and I love their makeup and jewellery. Gr.Rudy.
They both look great Ray a wonderful dedication to Rod
I fine couple.
Pretty pale for Drow. Musta' been undergrounders. ;}~ I like the idea of absorbing chameleon like. ")
your drows are cool Ray, love the work on this. elves of the darkness..
They are a beautiful couple Ray, excellent work on this beautiful portrait.
Excellent drows and work!!
Lovely couple, well done.
sort of creepy but very well done
Very cool characters! I love the skin! Have a look at this little bit of fae folk lore one of the few tangible connections between faery and mankind. I guess whether you believe in it or not is up to you. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy_Flag
Great portrait and characters. Indeed the elves of the Nordic sagas were not all happy to help the fellow traveller like Elrond.
These are 2 incredibly cool looking characters!!
Love it!
I used to find the culture of the Underdark quite fascinating. The Drow's sturggle against the Ilithid and Umberhulks.
They are a very interesting couple. Their skins looks great and his different eye colors give him a fascinating look. A wonderful portrait, Rayvn!
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