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JIHAUS — The Flesh Emperor 01

Published: 2008-11-08 04:20:45 +0000 UTC; Views: 964; Favourites: 19; Downloads: 13
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Description God almighty, what the hell did I just draw? I'll tell you what. This is THE FLESH EMPEROR. Or rather, one of his forms, because this guy is so powerful that he can probably get bigger and more freaky than this. I avoid the black and white good and evil idea in my Zhelia stories, but if anyone can be called the ultimate bad guy in Zhelia, it would be this monstrosity. If you look in the bottom left, you can see Skulhoarse standing against him, looking like a mere ant in comparison. That's just how huge this guy is.

As far as the character, he was once some immortal prophet for the Goddess of Nature for the old lizard kingdoms, but he was drawn to darker magic and ultimately brought the curse of undeath into the world on a massive scale, leading to the current situation with the dead randomly rising without assistance. He has since grown mad and envisions a perfect world of "flesh" populated by his "perfect" beings, and to do this he harvests organic matter and the flesh of the living as well as souls to create his monstrous minions. Once done, he intends to wage a war upon the immortal plane itself (aka the afterlife) to achieve absolute godhood over all creation. Despite his imposing appearance, he prefers to lay dormant under the frozen continent (north pole), sending out his agents to manipulate the weak-willed into unknowlngly serving his purpose. His agents have infiltrated every major nation and taken control in some way, and it's safe to say that his influence reaches to all ends of civlization. Few know of the Flesh Emperor and his empire of flesh, but those that do fight him to their last breath, knowing that one day his monstrous ascent shall begin, at the expense of the world.

I had intended this to accelerate my pageviews to 5500, but it occured mere minutes before I finished posting this. So hey, I guess we can call this my 5500 picture! But man, I haven't drawn anything this fricking detailed in a long time. Definitely proud of how this came out.
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Comments: 14

sairex90 [2009-10-11 19:08:12 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!

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Skellus [2009-01-22 11:45:36 +0000 UTC]

I absolutely admire this piece of work!
Though, It must hurt him pretty much, when he hits something with this fleshy sword of his. But then from the other side, he might actually enjoy that ^^.

Awesome work anyway, I wish I could draw like that!

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JIHAUS In reply to Skellus [2009-01-22 11:52:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Well that sword is a separate entity from him so he wouldn't feel anything from using it, and even if he did I don't think pain does much to deter him.

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Sleeping-Wind [2009-01-19 16:16:46 +0000 UTC]

So this is what happens when Soul Edge fused with Lizardman

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JIHAUS In reply to Sleeping-Wind [2009-01-20 05:18:04 +0000 UTC]

Lizardman and a bowl full of organs maybe...

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Sleeping-Wind [2009-01-19 16:16:11 +0000 UTC]

Frikkin details

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CaptStrife [2008-11-10 23:14:29 +0000 UTC]

I love this, so ugly, so much detail, UGH.

Those mouths on his shoulders remind me of the floor enemies from the 6th level of Super C (Contra).

I don't know if you will be going for comics to make your stories, but I could imagine this guy would be hell to draw on multiple panels, wow. Still it looks amazing.

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JIHAUS In reply to CaptStrife [2008-11-11 00:11:26 +0000 UTC]

Yeah this guy would be an ordeal to draw in a comic, and not just that, but to keep the flesh patterns on him consistent. I'd probably have to cheat or simplify things. But yeah, he definitely leaves an impression. Heh.

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CaptStrife In reply to JIHAUS [2008-11-14 05:44:13 +0000 UTC]

Well you shouldn't hear too many complaints if the design isn't always 100% consistent. Basically any main noticeable points should be repeated. Making some of the eyes on him close helps too.

And of course, epic shadows.

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JIHAUS In reply to CaptStrife [2008-11-14 22:53:13 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, the shadows will be interesting to manage. But this guy's body shifts anyway so the pattern won't be 100% every time. We'll see I guess, I have a comic planned with flesh guys in it and that'll be a chance to try it.

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strangeillusion [2008-11-08 05:42:52 +0000 UTC]

Nice work!

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JIHAUS In reply to strangeillusion [2008-11-08 05:51:40 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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MirageV [2008-11-08 05:01:43 +0000 UTC]

How gloriously freaky. :V

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JIHAUS In reply to MirageV [2008-11-08 05:34:52 +0000 UTC]

Yes, but kinda makes me hungry.

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