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Published: 2007-01-03 01:26:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 4838; Favourites: 22; Downloads: 58
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Description The dark elves of Melyshan have been through troubled times after the civic war which caused the two greatest houses of the city to nearly destroy each other. With the former governor of the city, the sorceror Elessaine D'Aurgerac, fleeing in exile with the few survivors of his house, and house Verilaine's army weakened to the point where controlling the other houses would be impossible, the Council of the Deep retrieved their support to the city, claiming Melyshan to be free game for their enemies and former allies alike.

While the other houses were struggling to gain control and unable to ally between themselves because of the intrinsic drowish lack of trust, a new power emerged from an unlikely place. Mistress Lysha'Al Verilaine, last noble survivor of her house, left her hermitage at the Obsidian Caves with the other witches of Laceltha and returned home with an army of the worst beasts and demons the underworld had to offer at the tips of her magic. But as savage and dangerous her pets can be, none of them could hope to near the sheer rage of Jaloth Verilaine, brother, husband and keeper, warlord and sorceror. It is said that Jaloth alone cleared the gates of house Andarelle for Lysha'Al, and the only one thing that can keep his sadistic and furious nature under control is the love for her sister and wife, something that she has no regret to use to her advantage.

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Hiyyyya all!!! New year, new render, right? Besides, i'd been wanting to make a drow picture for far too long - after all, they are the embodiement of the dark side... how could i miss the chance to properly represent them?

This image has two important notes about it - first, it's a thank you and a dedication for silverspirit... oh... or spiritsilver... uhhh... an incorporeal being of some precious metal anyway, which was kind enough to let me play with her new V4 drow... not to mention that, being... well... *me*... i had never heard of Daio's drows either before she pointed me the right way - thank you a lot, and i hope you like this one lil thing!!

Second... albeit being a bit late, i wanted to send, to all the ones to whom i haven't sent already (i know i'm missing people... sorry folk... not to mention my mail gets rejected two times in three it looks... not even the mail servers can stand me anymore! ) - ***Happy Halloween***!!! Oh... erm... wait... uhhh... xmas? ... no... that wasn't it... mmm... oh, yes!! **Happy new year** to the ones that walked their (virtual) path alongside with me on this year! You rock, peeps!!!

Ok, ok... 'nuff blathers... let me pass on to the credit list:

Lyona V4 - silverspirit
Lost Land - Danie, Marforno, Abraham (a huge TY Sabine... i love it!
Pharaoh of the Sun - AS3Designs
Egypt Hairs - 3Dream
Drow for the Freak - Daio
Dark Paladin - Vampir3Princess, Leshtat
Dark Paladin Styles - karanta
Gala - Moyra
V4 Fantasy Collar Set - AS3Design
Black Widow - Debra Ross
Gargoyle Hound - Daz3d
Dragon Scales - nikitacreed
Mystic Props - poisen
Dark Haven - Laurie Stanley
Gothic Construction Set - Stonemason
Halloween 2006 - Danie, Marforno
Skull Jewelry -
Sexy Leather for V4 - Pretty3d
Dark Elves Collection (David) - Luthbel
Gladiator Sandals - Jim Burton
Dark Corner - Danie, Marforno, Abraham
Cobwebs & Fire brushes - Obsidian Dawn (redheadstock at DA)
Drool tutorial - kirisute

... and of course thanks to everyone who took a peek (and especially to the brave few who managed to bear with me and read all the garbage above till down here... WOW!! ) - any comment or suggestion you might wish to leave are welcome!!

'Till next time
Grim
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Comments: 46

Qutey [2007-05-17 01:07:25 +0000 UTC]

Very nice scene! I like how you put the elements together and the story is great. I saw that skin myself but decided not to get it as its a touch too dark for my taste, hard to get good shadows when everything is so dark although it is a lovely texture.

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GrIMAge In reply to Qutey [2007-05-17 07:43:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks mil!

If you mean the drow skin it isn't usually that dark - you should take a look at spiritsilver/silverspirit gallery to see how they're supposed to look - i like them darker by my own preference and i reworked the skin properties in DS to obtain this effect... and i also have a bunch of different styled MATs for DS around for a wider range of skin effects... besides... drows... i mean... ...

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Qutey In reply to GrIMAge [2007-05-17 10:59:35 +0000 UTC]

True and since they are fantasy creatures it varies. But that is my preference really.

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oddpixels [2007-01-26 01:01:37 +0000 UTC]

I was waiting for this one to appear here. Brilliant, simply brilliant!!!

I wasn't notified for this image...I should have though. The message bot cheated me!! urghhh! Luckily didn't miss out on the Rendo one.

beautiful work babe!!

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GrIMAge In reply to oddpixels [2007-01-26 09:39:18 +0000 UTC]

LOL! Don't worry babe... ... sometimes the notifications are lost for me too... i suppose they get lost in the meanders of cyberspace, condemned to wander forever as spam mails!

- and you don't need to comment on both sites, you know, yes? - but thanks a lot for it, you wonderful thing you! *naga *

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oddpixels In reply to GrIMAge [2007-01-27 00:15:11 +0000 UTC]

no, no, no...I want to comment on both...cause you're just that special

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GrIMAge In reply to oddpixels [2007-01-29 15:07:49 +0000 UTC]

Ohhh... but i know what you're trying to do... trying to make me blush again, aren't we? But i ain't falling in that trap, oh, no, no, no... .... ok... erm....

... my favoured miss do gooder... ... *naga *

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oddpixels In reply to GrIMAge [2007-01-30 12:28:33 +0000 UTC]

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Angel-Bella-Donna [2007-01-20 15:31:11 +0000 UTC]

Ooo ~ shes so pretty!! Nice eyes and I love her lil pet, so cute... I bet hes easy to feed, probably eats Anything! (and everything that moves )

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GrIMAge In reply to Angel-Bella-Donna [2007-01-22 08:53:24 +0000 UTC]

He sure does! ... but i would suggest against trying to feed him dwarves or svirfneblin... they're too tough for him and give him intestinal problems, and that's why mistress here doesn't have a proper carpet on her throne room... erm... ...

Very glad you liked it hon!!! Thank you so much for the comment!!! & *naga *

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DesignsByEve [2007-01-04 20:05:03 +0000 UTC]

Great scene hon! Happy New Year to you too

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GrIMAge In reply to DesignsByEve [2007-01-05 15:02:17 +0000 UTC]

Thankyee auntie Eve!!! Very glad you liked! *naga *

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ShuHan [2007-01-04 18:35:30 +0000 UTC]

bro? You must share more of your work with us

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GrIMAge In reply to ShuHan [2007-01-05 15:01:38 +0000 UTC]

Ahhh.... i would gladly... but my muse isn't around most of the time - she likes parties too much i tell you bro!! She hasn't come back yet from the orc cultural torture fair three days ago...

Thank you!!! Very appreciated mate!!! *naga *

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ShuHan In reply to GrIMAge [2007-01-05 16:20:40 +0000 UTC]

Tie her up

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Arwenone [2007-01-03 22:57:24 +0000 UTC]

Awesome and excellent work

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GrIMAge In reply to Arwenone [2007-01-05 14:38:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!! *naga * Hope you're having a good new year!!

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Fredy3D [2007-01-03 21:47:46 +0000 UTC]

You put quite some stuff and effort into this scene my friend! Excellent outcome!



Oh, and happy halloween... erm... xmas... erm... New Year...

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GrIMAge In reply to Fredy3D [2007-01-05 14:37:58 +0000 UTC]

Uh? Wasn't it easter?

Thanks Fredy!!! Glad you liked it!!

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DARKSCORN [2007-01-03 18:00:29 +0000 UTC]

wow, now thatΒ΄s a complex scene. in the past, my poser - on my old pc - would have kicked me in the a** when trying to render such a big scene *lol* wonderful seeting - with much love for details - and great lighting. BRAVO!!!

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GrIMAge In reply to DARKSCORN [2007-01-05 14:36:27 +0000 UTC]

Trust me, even my new one wasn't so happy to comply, but with kindness and good manners ( ) everything went smoothly... eventually...

Thanks a lot sweetie, much appreciated!! *naga *

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3D-Fantasy-Art [2007-01-03 17:19:46 +0000 UTC]

Great work. The background story really makes it work too. Now where can I get a pet like that?

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GrIMAge In reply to 3D-Fantasy-Art [2007-01-08 12:36:25 +0000 UTC]

Ahhh... lil demon dogs are becoming a trend nowadays!!! Why be left behind? Call now 1-800-GRIMMY and get yours before we run out of stock!!! (or they run out of the pentacle and devour us... erm....) - no guarantee are given, the company will not be held responsible for any collateral effects like damaged furniture, blood on carpets, lost limbs, death...

Thank you lots!! Very appreciated - glad you liked the lil story too!! *naga *

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3D-Fantasy-Art [2007-01-03 17:19:37 +0000 UTC]

Great work. The background story really makes it work too. Now where can I get a pet like that?

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ImaginedMoments [2007-01-03 17:18:50 +0000 UTC]

Totally awesome artwork and a fantastic story to go with it Bravo my friend!

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GrIMAge In reply to ImaginedMoments [2007-01-05 14:31:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you lots dear!! *naga *

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QueenFlamewing [2007-01-03 16:28:12 +0000 UTC]

*blink blink* yay! A GrIMAge image
Awww, what a cuddly little pet she has there I bet he'll turn into a big ol' puppy with a little scratch beneath the chin.
Ssin'urn! Kestal ulu kyorl mzild Ilythiiri dal dos wun l' ulin. Zhennu render whol l' sel drasv.

*Beautiful! Hope to see more Drow from you in the future. Great render for the new year.*

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GrIMAge In reply to QueenFlamewing [2007-01-05 13:12:25 +0000 UTC]

AHhhhhhAHHhhah!!!! A grimage image?!?! Where!?!? They always pop up in the most unexpected places, them bummers!!! I once had one showing up on my... uhh... erm... nevermind...

Ya interested in the puppy? We're training them for *you*! Call today and get your own demondog! Why let your enemies have one before you? Don't hesitate- call now!!
No guarantee and international shippinh is not possible - for more info call 1-800-GRIMMY

Thank you!! I'll try to comply - drow are fun after all... (i'm always impressed at all the drowish writings in your comments! You gotta teach me some words someday... )

*drowish naga *

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bazzy17 [2007-01-03 16:15:08 +0000 UTC]

very cool

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GrIMAge In reply to bazzy17 [2007-01-05 13:05:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!!

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goor [2007-01-03 14:21:16 +0000 UTC]

Awesome Scene, so many Props I look around and find more and more Perfect

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GrIMAge In reply to goor [2007-01-05 13:05:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot - can't help but feel a bit flattered when such an artist appreciates something i did!

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Darkraifu [2007-01-03 12:23:29 +0000 UTC]

*rubs eyes and looks again* Yep, that says GrIMAge alright, thought my eyes had finally gone.....so, so good to see a post from you hon and this is just awesome. Love all the details and color. You are always worth waiting for.

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GrIMAge In reply to Darkraifu [2007-01-03 12:44:11 +0000 UTC]

Yup... you should explain it to the bus driver that yesterday left me on foot tho!! I'll send him a copy of this comment!!

Thankyyouuuuu!!!! Always glad you like my junkers hon!!!! Hope you had a grand start of 2007 - and that it might get only better!!!

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spiritsilver [2007-01-03 07:26:27 +0000 UTC]

woo hoo ya did an image... hee hee... great first image of the new year... oi think my comp would have died with that much stuff goin on... oi... very well composed... and how the heck did ya remember everythin ya used... LOL... did ya make a list while ya was makin it... i would have never remember everythin... hee hee... also great story as well... again a great way to bring in the new year to the awaitin fans of ur art... ...

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GrIMAge In reply to spiritsilver [2007-01-03 08:31:44 +0000 UTC]

Fans? I have fans? That's horrible!! I had influence last year and now *fans*!!! Mmm... maybe i could try to scare them away with a troll pinup picture.... do you think it could work?

You're almost there as far as credits are concerned - i open up the image after i finished it and write down the things i used - later i browse my "preview library" where i have the names of the stuff creators!

Glad you liked the ded, you sweet thing! I don't think i did really honor to Lyona, but... eh! I tried... LOL! *naga *

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ArtemisSun [2007-01-03 05:24:36 +0000 UTC]

wow you managed to remember all your credits rofl....
awesome image!!

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GrIMAge In reply to ArtemisSun [2007-01-03 08:25:43 +0000 UTC]

I had them written down... Thank you dear!!! Hope you'll have a great 2007 to come!!! Vacations are out already?

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ArtemisSun In reply to GrIMAge [2007-01-04 02:37:29 +0000 UTC]

still on holidays until the 22nd of this month........

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Gflady [2007-01-03 02:57:35 +0000 UTC]

cant tell you how fricken cool this is! great job!!!

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GrIMAge In reply to Gflady [2007-01-03 08:35:12 +0000 UTC]

Thankyee m'dear!!! Very appreciated - and thanks for the fav as well - you're too kind!! I hope you have a wondrous 2007 coming your way!!! *naga *

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Gflady In reply to GrIMAge [2007-01-05 01:06:45 +0000 UTC]

you too darlin!

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ArtistVortex [2007-01-03 01:33:50 +0000 UTC]

OMG he did an image OMG he did an image OMG.....Very nice V4 Drow and the scene is very complex. I guess P7 let you do more. Nicely done

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GrIMAge In reply to ArtistVortex [2007-01-03 02:00:38 +0000 UTC]

LOL! Sorry to disappoint, but this is just good 'ole Daz Studio with some postwork in PS (not much since i suck at postwork) - last Poser version i made an image with was P4 (metacreations version even! ) - Thanks a lot for the comment mate, i appreciate it a lot, and i hope you have a great 2007 coming your way!!

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ArtistVortex In reply to GrIMAge [2007-01-03 04:35:31 +0000 UTC]

What not a P7 - looks like its ability to handle THAT many items. Nice image anyways Keep them coming - you did fine with the postwork.

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GrIMAge In reply to ArtistVortex [2007-01-03 08:38:34 +0000 UTC]

I told you, some time ago - Daz *does* pretty well at handling lots of items at once! One of the reasons i like it so much over my 'ole P4 which cramped up with only the dragon and another character! LOL!

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