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MaximLardinois — Lords of shadow: Crow witch Malphas

Published: 2014-02-16 21:47:02 +0000 UTC; Views: 4513; Favourites: 54; Downloads: 12
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'The Crow Witch Malphas is a boss in the game Castlevania: Lords of Shadow , inspired by Malphas from the original series. Reimagined as female, here she is a witch who threw herself off the highest tower of her castle home after her lover was led to his death by a rival witch. She survived by forging a symbiotic relationship with the crows that came to feed on her broken body, and over time became a crow demon herself. She is surrounded by a flock of crows and battles Gabriel by tossing eggs that spawn half-bird half-human minions known as Witch Children .

Malphas sent her crows to spy on Baba Yaga , and created the Scarecrows  to keep the witch in check. It is suggested that Baba Yaga was the rival witch who took her lover.'


Loved this character and her lore so I decided to paint her before her transformation into crow-demonhood. Done for konami europe's 'supporting character' castlevania fan art contest. 

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asari13 [2019-07-08 21:16:14 +0000 UTC]

cute

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Teryster [2014-02-20 19:26:26 +0000 UTC]

Damn, her face is really amazing, full of emotion and her nose and eyes are so great *_* Also the composition!
I'm not so sure about the birds though, they look kinda...weird? But maybe you were aiming for that! .D
And I really do love her backstory, I think you captured it pretty well 8_8 poor girl

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MaximLardinois In reply to Teryster [2014-02-22 10:01:57 +0000 UTC]

poor lass.. I really had them feels for her! I'm glad this piece is becoming so popular!

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PheyL [2014-02-19 03:01:06 +0000 UTC]

I really like the backstory. You can't help but feel sorry for the girl here.. Love how you've designed her. Have you read the Fables comics?

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MaximLardinois In reply to PheyL [2014-02-19 11:12:43 +0000 UTC]

Can't say I have! Are they good?

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PheyL In reply to MaximLardinois [2014-02-20 00:20:56 +0000 UTC]

I thought of this because of Baba Yaga, she makes a small appearance in there.. A friend of mine lent me the comics and shortly after 'the wolf among us' came out, the telltale game based on this storyline. I've really enjoyed the first 3 books, it's worth a try if you're looking for good reading material

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MaximLardinois In reply to PheyL [2014-02-20 10:39:46 +0000 UTC]

I'll look into it, thanks I also like how hellboy handles all these folk tales and fables as well

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CWongArt [2014-02-17 14:32:59 +0000 UTC]

KARAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASUUU!!!

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MaximLardinois In reply to CWongArt [2014-02-18 11:07:57 +0000 UTC]

FFFFFFFFF


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SatoakiAmatatsu [2014-02-17 00:53:06 +0000 UTC]

So Fantastic!!! I love Your art style!! The tower of Crow Witch is my most favorite stage and episode in CLOS... I keep eye on from this your's dramatic art... Beautiful...!
I making fan comic of Gabriel's battle with Craw witch since two years ago, very slowly.

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MaximLardinois In reply to SatoakiAmatatsu [2014-02-18 11:08:47 +0000 UTC]

Wow I'd like to see your comic when it's done! I liked the crow witch part too.I love characters with tragic stories like in Dark souls.

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starsandtopsoil [2014-02-16 22:56:25 +0000 UTC]

I really enjoyed watching you make this beauty.  Love it to death.  Good job, mr. Awesome <3

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MaximLardinois In reply to starsandtopsoil [2014-02-18 11:09:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks babybat!

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Allyatharii [2014-02-16 22:05:02 +0000 UTC]

woah that looks really cool D: I love the nose!

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MaximLardinois In reply to Allyatharii [2014-02-16 22:13:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks I like her nose too. And her eyes. Those are pretty good too, I think..

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