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Cybergooch — Fire, Water, War and Peace

Published: 2006-03-05 23:56:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 7529; Favourites: 109; Downloads: 277
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Description "On Baramock II, the 4th planet in the Janus system, there is an order of monks that follow the teachings of an ancient series of scrolls known as the "G'oleroth". A rough translation of a portion of the G'oleroth alludes to the unique "cleansing" properties of both fire and water, and the inherent power that can be tapped or harnessed once a full cleansing or purification is complete and the two are combined.

The deity Kaalrash holds fire and a Rektic blade in his right hands, and water and a Quelnsing (the symbol for harmony) in his left hands. Beneath the surface of the planet within the temple, the purification rituals of the monks have been practiced for over 7000 years.

At the end of each full cycle of their lunar rotation, the monks reverse their roles and learn the ways of the opposing power. According to their teachings, this is the only way that true balance and understanding can be preserved.

What these trials consist of specifically we do not yet know, as no Earthling has yet been allowed into the training grounds to witness the trials."

Created in Cinema4D and Photoshop.
Background photo from a shot I took in Northern Nevada.
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Comments: 40

aeusoes1 [2016-12-05 00:24:28 +0000 UTC]

I can't stop thinking about how they get the waterfall to work.

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Sonic1234567891 [2011-11-16 08:25:22 +0000 UTC]

if that was a movie i woud watch it

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HeavyMetalDesigner [2011-01-26 10:57:01 +0000 UTC]

Nice work. It would make a great album cover. It reminds of the works of Roger and Martyn Dean and Rodney Matthews.

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sam-chaos2368 [2010-02-23 00:01:51 +0000 UTC]

Very odd. The monks, not the picture. I like how you put in the separate lines with separate uniforms for both fire and water. And the details on the monastery design is phenomenal. I love it all.

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Cybergooch In reply to sam-chaos2368 [2010-02-23 01:17:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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sam-chaos2368 In reply to Cybergooch [2010-02-23 01:18:50 +0000 UTC]

No problem!

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Juskan [2009-03-28 14:53:09 +0000 UTC]

Awesome work.

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Yaoiguy16 [2008-08-14 20:16:25 +0000 UTC]

omg!! this looks soooo f@^%ing amazing!!!

I love stories like this ^-^

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Cybergooch In reply to Yaoiguy16 [2008-08-23 00:58:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!!

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Hera-of-Stockholm [2008-03-29 13:27:57 +0000 UTC]

You're featured here [link]

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Cybergooch In reply to Hera-of-Stockholm [2008-03-30 23:27:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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Hera-of-Stockholm In reply to Cybergooch [2008-03-31 16:55:14 +0000 UTC]

Much welcome

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OutlawStudios [2007-09-18 13:24:57 +0000 UTC]

really nice piece

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Cybergooch In reply to OutlawStudios [2007-10-04 04:51:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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cugs90 [2007-05-11 12:13:49 +0000 UTC]

AMAZING, I can almost picture being there... I wanna go to baramock II ^^ lol

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Cybergooch In reply to cugs90 [2007-07-10 07:29:21 +0000 UTC]

Hehe...thanks! Glad you liked it.

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angeladams [2007-03-12 05:48:53 +0000 UTC]

me
thinks
that
you
are
onto
something
here

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Cybergooch In reply to angeladams [2007-03-12 06:38:47 +0000 UTC]

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AngelLover89 [2007-03-12 05:39:23 +0000 UTC]

you're lucky to know how to use C4D...

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FlyingPurplePig [2007-03-12 02:42:13 +0000 UTC]

The explanations that go with each image are as enjoyable as the images themselves. Excellent work on both.

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Cybergooch In reply to FlyingPurplePig [2007-03-12 06:37:00 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you like both. I have a lot of fun coming up with the descriptions.

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DianAriko [2007-03-12 02:39:24 +0000 UTC]

wow you do really cool stuff

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Cybergooch In reply to DianAriko [2007-03-12 06:36:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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DianAriko In reply to Cybergooch [2007-03-12 20:32:18 +0000 UTC]

you'r welcome I really like a lot of the work you do^^

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Sir-Catherine [2007-03-11 23:38:24 +0000 UTC]

A second amazing work.

Is the triangle surrounding the statue's head supposed to be asymmetrical? It seems to be shifted to the statue's left rather than centered round the head. If it is supposed to be this way, is it just a quirk of the culture or do you have an intriguing reason developed that you might share with us? Your descriptions are wonderful to read.

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Cybergooch In reply to Sir-Catherine [2007-03-12 06:36:16 +0000 UTC]

The triangle is symmetrical, but looks off because it's back a little bit from his head.

Glad you like the descriptions!

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Latro21 [2007-03-11 19:52:12 +0000 UTC]

another amazing piece. i love the seamless blending of photo and render. the lighting is great, the concept is really interesting as well as the backstory.

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Cybergooch In reply to Latro21 [2007-03-12 06:34:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Latro21 In reply to Cybergooch [2007-03-13 16:51:38 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome.

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Czarewich [2007-03-11 19:10:39 +0000 UTC]

Once again I love the back story you provided. It's actually really neat, I'm sure you could write an entire book about this one location alone.

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Cybergooch In reply to Czarewich [2007-03-12 06:34:28 +0000 UTC]

It's great fun coming up with the back stories. I have a lot of time to do this while I'm waiting for renders to complete.

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pure-energy [2006-05-24 11:02:02 +0000 UTC]

Okay you are just freaking awesome! Love the inspiration behind this piece. And it is so incrediably powerful! You have done an outstanding job. +fav!

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Cybergooch In reply to pure-energy [2007-03-12 06:33:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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SkarmoryThePG [2006-05-16 14:33:20 +0000 UTC]

Like the concept, like the art.

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Zalmaki [2006-05-14 23:58:01 +0000 UTC]

Beyond what I already said about Platform 47, I really don't know how to describe this!

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Fangfingers [2006-05-14 21:03:22 +0000 UTC]

Excellent ! .... Wonderful detailing ! ...




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kids-of-probovka [2006-04-30 01:04:40 +0000 UTC]

how u make a four handed god ?

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KingAlfonso [2006-04-29 15:04:38 +0000 UTC]

very cool visual, im adding this to my favorites!

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TDBK [2006-03-06 21:15:29 +0000 UTC]

WOW!! Great work! The detail is stunning.

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skeetmuffin [2006-03-05 23:58:05 +0000 UTC]

dude, dude
this is like effin amazing
i love it alot
this is crazy and the story behind it is tite
<3

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