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Published: 2008-10-15 22:48:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 3635; Favourites: 99; Downloads: 61
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Aww Nila, my pride and joy. I've been planning to give her a major makeover for quite some time now. I realized that before I start making flashback comic pages, unaffected by the harsh Underground lighting and contrast, it's the last chance for me to make any changes. I switched almost all colors except for marker, hooves and eyes. Now I hope she resembles the champagne she's supposed to be. Now she's not so damn yellow. I probably should remove the dark points too, but I'm too used to them.

PRONOUNCED: Nee-luh-can-tha
SIRE: Borah
DAM: Partha
SIBLINGS: None
FAMILY: Penelopa (daughter) [link]
ABILITY: No psychic powers [unlike Pella], but once she harmonized with her own elemental force, she gained the power to bend the underfoot to her will - that includes opening fissures, causing massive earthquakes and making the ground erupt wherever she wants, the latter being really deadly - ground exploding under someone's legs can heavily startle the opponent, and if performed in a mountaineous area, it may trigger a rock slide in addition.
The elemental force flows through her legs, so all those actions require standing on the ground surface. However, due to the damage all of it leaves, she refuses to use it unless she absolutely must [situations of life threat - Penelopa's, her friends', or her own].
PERSONALITY: Always truthful. Judicious. Sarcastic. Extremely loyal to her system of values. Introverted. Clear eyed. Not afraid to speak her mind. Thinks twice before acting. Might be unkind to those she considers strangers, but once she gets to know them, she changes her attitude completely. After escaping from Irgon's captivity, she became deadly scared of stallions [especialy heavily built ones], closed spaces, and the colour black, if there's too much of it around her. [ironically, her own marker bears that color]

!!!!! MAJOR WoD SPOILERS AHEAD. SKIP IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. !!!!!

OTHER: Outcast; her own mother banished her from her homeland for accidental breaking an unspoken yet greatly respected law of Qajarian tribes [specifically, unintentional killing her own father, when her elemental force got out of control]. Lived as a fugitive for years, before befriending another loner and getting a chance to live normally and hold her head up high.
Several years later, she travelled to the North, wanting to witness the sight of the legendary lake Tinuva of Aziranaar. Unfortunately, she was clueless that meanwhile a war was going on between Aziranaar, and Qajar itself. Thus, she got captured and exiled to Northern Underground, prior to a terrible coincidence. Insisted on revealing the truth from the very beginning, however doing so only worsened her situation, when, against her will, she was kept in the Underground for yet another two months, being forced to become a vital part of Irgon's new Qajar takeover strategy. [in order to create and use a hybrid that would possess Qajarian sturdiness and demon psychic abilities, Irgon restrained and subjected her to violent physical assault and rape, until impregnating her]. Heavily pregnant, managed to escape eventually - a bitter, reoriented creature completely confused what's what in Arthanai, not knowing who actually can be trusted, and ready to instantly kill any stallion that would try to get near her. Yet, she was still alive...
Barely made her way to her old homeplace, and, under her friend's care, lived on, terrified and disgusted of the intruder growing inside her. Gave birth to Penelopa several months later. Although the time flow and help of her old friend slightly healed her emotional scars, she never regained her usual pride, ability to face all odds, and inner balance.
She raises her child a bit severely [after getting convinced to keep her alive in the first place], but nonetheless there is a strong bond growing between those two. While having her role as a mother accepted and fulfilled as well as she can, Nila still keeps in memory the past happenings, secretly seeking opportunity of revenge on Irgon for all her sufferings. At the same time, she tends to care deeply for her relatives and close ones, despite her usually cold exterior.

//END OF SPOILER

Unshaded and shows only one side, except that little headshot above. But at least I got this fucker done.

Done so late because I couldn't find a pose that would fit her. But when I saw [link] by ~stockhorse , I immediately thought NILA! <333 So the pose is looked off of that.

Character, image and all Whirlwinds of Darkness-related content [c] to me
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Comments: 99

KathyKnodoff In reply to ??? [2010-10-08 17:28:34 +0000 UTC]

Not quite sure if it's true happiness, but most certainly relief and more calmness than previously.
Thank you

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Danny-phantom-fan-1 In reply to KathyKnodoff [2010-10-08 17:30:29 +0000 UTC]

your welcome

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Wrennars [2010-08-25 00:44:42 +0000 UTC]

I really love how simple her design is, it's perfect. Her faceplate is totally awesome, and shiny.

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KathyKnodoff In reply to Wrennars [2010-08-25 16:24:39 +0000 UTC]

I hope it doesn't heat up too much in the desert conditions

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ZombieL [2010-08-04 17:19:59 +0000 UTC]

Wow, beautiful character! I love the hair and the wings! Also the colors are great, not too complicated but lovely.

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KathyKnodoff In reply to ZombieL [2010-08-04 17:37:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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ZombieL In reply to KathyKnodoff [2010-08-17 22:34:27 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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HylianWolfLink [2010-08-04 16:46:59 +0000 UTC]

Aww she's such a pretty girl I just may have to draw her

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KathyKnodoff In reply to HylianWolfLink [2010-08-04 17:07:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! Oh my, you're too good to me, seriously

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HylianWolfLink In reply to KathyKnodoff [2010-08-05 03:40:43 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome! And nah, you deserve it hun

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Xfilly [2010-08-04 14:10:20 +0000 UTC]

She's SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO pretty!!!

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KathyKnodoff In reply to Xfilly [2010-08-04 15:55:04 +0000 UTC]

Thankies

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Xfilly In reply to KathyKnodoff [2010-08-04 16:25:21 +0000 UTC]

your welcome!!

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Ekeeya [2010-08-04 14:05:17 +0000 UTC]

NIIIIIILA!

Poor girl. Shame on Irgon for doing those things to her! Although, we wouldn't have Pella is he hadn't!

Nila's a beautiful character. One of my favorites!

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KathyKnodoff In reply to Ekeeya [2010-08-04 15:56:50 +0000 UTC]

Yup yup

I knooow. I don't think Ig is capable of feeling such a thing as shame though. Well, Pella will more or less whoop his ass anyway, what goes around comes around 8D

Aww, thanks!

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Ekeeya In reply to KathyKnodoff [2010-08-04 16:14:58 +0000 UTC]



Probably not. Bastard...
Oooh~ really!? Thanks for the spoiler!

You're very welcome!

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KathyKnodoff In reply to Ekeeya [2010-08-04 16:23:33 +0000 UTC]

Uhuh... I guess I'm gonna be pretty disturbed when making pages of this period :/
Well that's not a big secret, I was referring to the painting I have somewhere in my gallery, that shows Pella battling him

~<3

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Ekeeya In reply to KathyKnodoff [2010-08-04 16:28:42 +0000 UTC]

Disturbed is good.
Ooooh~I remember that. The one where a horse fight photo was used as a reference.

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KathyKnodoff In reply to Ekeeya [2010-08-04 16:34:53 +0000 UTC]

If there's not too much of it I'll try to keep it tasteful >.o
Yes, this one exactly

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Ekeeya In reply to KathyKnodoff [2010-08-04 16:38:09 +0000 UTC]

Can't waaaait!
Tells ya how much I remember of your characters if I don't even have to look through your gallery.

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KathyKnodoff In reply to Ekeeya [2010-08-04 16:46:09 +0000 UTC]

Aww maan, you amaze me

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Ekeeya In reply to KathyKnodoff [2010-08-04 16:56:39 +0000 UTC]

I amaze people a lot.

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Charanty [2010-08-04 13:00:50 +0000 UTC]

She looks great!

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KathyKnodoff In reply to Charanty [2010-08-04 13:14:48 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you like her!

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Charanty In reply to KathyKnodoff [2010-08-04 13:15:25 +0000 UTC]

yay!

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patchesofheaven74 [2010-08-04 13:00:31 +0000 UTC]

i just have 2 questions. how large is this image as a whole? (i can never seem to find the right size for making refs like this) and when you shade do you use dodge/burn or color pallet?

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KathyKnodoff In reply to patchesofheaven74 [2010-08-04 13:14:25 +0000 UTC]

It all depends. This piece is my 100% worksize [though I regret now I didn't do it in bigger resolution, the lines would be more smooth]. Basically if I want to make a reference that shows both sides of the horse, I make my canvas at least 2000 px wide. The size depends on the amount of information you want to put in, if there are any additional things such as headshots or other closeups... But most often I just compose the sizes randomly until I come up with one that is enough for me

About shading, I abandoned the dodge and burn tools a long time ago I prefer to blend everything manually with a pressure sensitive brush [I use a tablet]. If I have trouble with finding good color combinations, I happen to use the eyedropper tool to pick colors from a stock photo after adjusting its contrast at will

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patchesofheaven74 In reply to KathyKnodoff [2010-08-04 13:22:31 +0000 UTC]

lol ok i keep changing sizes and never can find one i like a lot.

and with the coloring, i never have understood dodge and burn they're too hard to blend. sadly on my new laptop my tablet never downloaded yet...it works but the pressure thing doesn't work. it drives me crazy when i try to do manes and tails cause i have to click fade and keep readjusting instead of just drawing it in like i used to do.

I do appreciate you telling me this though, it helps a lot.

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KathyKnodoff In reply to patchesofheaven74 [2010-08-04 13:41:59 +0000 UTC]

So far, the trial and error method is the only thing that works for me

Not only they're hard to blend, they look like plastic if someone doesn't use them properly Little amount of them is okay if someone wants, but some people rely only on them when they try to lighten something, and it doesnt look good

Aww man the tablet issue sucks I hate drawing with blocked pressure sensitivity >>"

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patchesofheaven74 In reply to KathyKnodoff [2010-08-04 13:49:37 +0000 UTC]

ya the tablet is killin me! I have tried everything under the sun but for some reason the laptop doesn't want to install it. it just...magically uses it. but i guess it's better than nothing. I'm on vacation without my tablet and i tried using the little touch-pad on the laptop...talk about an epic FAIL!.

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KathyKnodoff In reply to patchesofheaven74 [2010-08-04 13:54:41 +0000 UTC]

I abandoned the touchpad shortly after first attempts The only solution would be searching for the tablet software online, calling the service for advice or a new tablet, I guess... Which might be impossible D: Bleh. Though I think that dA has a couple of tuts for mouse users too. You'd have to look around

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patchesofheaven74 In reply to KathyKnodoff [2010-08-04 14:08:41 +0000 UTC]

ok i'll try that. thank you.

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patchesofheaven74 [2010-08-04 12:56:27 +0000 UTC]

*screams with happiness* I love her new look! she's sooooooooooooo *takes deep breath* ooooooooooooooooo Pretty! aw I wish she was real i'd run up and huggle her all day.

Gosh i'm sorry for freaking out on you like that. i love your charries. Quite honestly I love her and Irgon the most. she's the prettiest and he's just B.A.

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KathyKnodoff In reply to patchesofheaven74 [2010-08-04 13:08:34 +0000 UTC]

Ahaha, that's no problem at all! It makes me even more glad to know people like my characters Especially if I'm content with their makeovers myself But if it wasn't for you guys, there would be no point in further developing their histories and designs

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patchesofheaven74 In reply to KathyKnodoff [2010-08-04 13:13:44 +0000 UTC]

keep up the good work! and don't be scared if you find me stocking you...i'm just a fan!

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thunderbulletz [2010-08-04 12:45:35 +0000 UTC]

She looks fantastic! I liked the older design as well, but I think that this new one is even better! Somehow the less saturated colours just look more nicer to my eye. Great job overall!

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KathyKnodoff In reply to thunderbulletz [2010-08-04 13:06:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I must say I'm much more satisfied of the way she looks now, her design seems more natural I'm glad you like her!

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thunderbulletz In reply to KathyKnodoff [2010-08-04 13:17:02 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome, anytime!

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Yewrezz [2010-06-23 11:46:45 +0000 UTC]

You make me laugh. Weird :'D
ButIstillloveyourpic ;d

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Yewrezz [2010-06-23 11:33:43 +0000 UTC]

omgomgomgomgomgomg 8D I LOVE THE COLORS w00t

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KathyKnodoff In reply to Yewrezz [2010-06-23 11:36:29 +0000 UTC]

omgomg I iz flattered

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ItalySky [2010-02-26 03:00:52 +0000 UTC]

hmm I was reading your comic pages over and than her ref, for a special reason but I noticed it says she gave birth to penelopa after she gets away from being held captive, but isn't penelopa the horse that is holding her hostage in the last few pages of the WoD

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KathyKnodoff In reply to ItalySky [2010-02-26 15:36:13 +0000 UTC]

Nope, the horse holding her hostage is Irgon - I mentioned it several times in both the descriptions, and the old comic pages. Penelopa will be born way later, and will be on her mother's side from the beginning

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ItalySky In reply to KathyKnodoff [2010-02-26 22:12:26 +0000 UTC]

oooooo. . drama so penelopa looks like him hmm. . . . . just got even more exciting

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KathyKnodoff In reply to ItalySky [2010-02-26 22:24:23 +0000 UTC]

Really she looks like him? 0.0 Ig is black while Pella is bay, she is a pegasus while he is a demon that is just shaped like a wingless heavy horse, they have different body types, feathering types, abilities differ, the only things they have in common are eye color, mark color and the 'kind' of ability, that both are psycho-linked... If you want to take a look, there's a difference in the headshots even here. [link]

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ItalySky In reply to KathyKnodoff [2010-02-26 22:31:53 +0000 UTC]

oooo hahah my bad, well kinda I guess. Maybe I just couldn't see that well. oh well case solved haha either way they're both amazing

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KathyKnodoff In reply to ItalySky [2010-02-26 22:35:24 +0000 UTC]

That's okay, first two pages are pretty dark, and besides, Ig's reference sheet needs a huge update too

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NightimeMare [2009-08-08 23:31:52 +0000 UTC]

Wow, she's so beautiful! I love her design, especially the black sheild/bone thing on her head.

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KathyKnodoff In reply to NightimeMare [2009-08-09 08:28:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! According to the marker, I guess that it was originally somewhat inspired by these: [link]

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NightimeMare In reply to KathyKnodoff [2009-08-10 07:25:50 +0000 UTC]

Oh right, I should have guessed, I used to play neopets

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