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NuBearEull — The 7th King

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Description You've already met the cast of the first book. This is the main character of the second. He'd be Peter Isen's Great x5 Grandson and Lex Pendragon's Great x 41 Grandfather. (Yes, I do have the whole family mapped ... no, I'm not sure if I'm proud of that or not.)

Visually, this one is important because I really worried at the skin tone. It's not perfect, but it's getting better. If this was bigger you could probably even make out his faint freckles.

All characters, story and art (C ) *NuisanceBearEull

***Character info it's okay to skip ...***

He's the last of the original Dragonblooded Kings. (That means they have certain advantages granted from when Peter's blood mixed with Dragon's when she died.) His gifts were impervious skin and the ability to understand any language spoken to him and have his words understood in the language of the listener.

Known to later generations as Vegetius the Great, the Kinslayer and the Traveling King, the story follows his journey across the continent, his experiences meeting all the Founders and brokering continent-wide peace. He finishes the work Peter began in book one and through his experience, the stage is set for the rest of the books. It will be more exposition, but those kinds of stories happen and a strong character is needed to carry it along. I couldn't think of anyone who would have been better for it.

That ring is pretty important as well. It's been worn by every Pendragon king after him. It was made for him by the Soul Forge of his era. Thousands of years and the destruction of their world will pass before anyone realizes his soul is in it. But that's another story for another time.

Peter Isen:


If you can't figure out which one is related, you aren't paying attention. That's the thing with the Pendragon family. All the men look alarmingly similar. The joke was made that if you put one of them in a room and let 49 artists see him for only a few seconds, each of them would paint someone a little different and they'd each accurately paint one of the kings.
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Comments: 27

windyautumnmoon [2012-09-10 14:26:19 +0000 UTC]

Love his freckles and that hair. So gorgeous.

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NuBearEull In reply to windyautumnmoon [2012-09-23 02:49:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much!

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Lady-Tempest [2012-09-10 03:52:59 +0000 UTC]

Great job on the hair and skin, the freckles look quite realistic. I can even see the freckles under the tattoo. I also really like his outfit, are the colours intentionally based on Dragon?

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NuBearEull In reply to Lady-Tempest [2012-09-23 02:52:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

Yes. He actually got that tattoo in honor of Dragon. She became the symbol of the Pendragon family. Most of the kings, certainly the ones who came after him, have had a red dragon tattoo somewhere. It's been very important for that family to remember that they'd not be where they are without her.

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TheAmazingDiscworld [2012-09-09 20:28:58 +0000 UTC]

Clearly the man with the glasses is the one who's related.

In all seriousness it's lovely to see a little bit more of one of you characters. It's always fascinating for me because you know so much about them already.

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NuBearEull In reply to TheAmazingDiscworld [2012-09-09 22:50:49 +0000 UTC]

Oh of course! Nailed it!

Thanks very much!

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JeebusOfTheSwatKats [2012-09-08 18:27:36 +0000 UTC]

My god he looks so great!! And I can definitely see his faint freckles X)

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NuBearEull In reply to JeebusOfTheSwatKats [2012-09-09 22:50:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much! Good! I loved those.

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JeebusOfTheSwatKats In reply to NuBearEull [2012-09-09 23:23:48 +0000 UTC]

No probs!! Who doesn't love freckles!

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lastsorceress [2012-09-08 18:00:55 +0000 UTC]

I love that you took the time and forethought to put freckles someplace besides his face! It adds to his realism as much as the traces of hair across his chest. I like your expression of wavy hair as well, it reminds me a bit of water; in a good way. My only 'critiques' on this is that his cheeks are just a hair off shade from the rest of his coloration. Either a touch to white or gray I'm not sure which. Also, don't be afraid to extend those freckles into the 'shaded' portions of his arms. They wouldn't stop just because the light isn't as strong there! Then again, perhaps my magnification isn't great enough to see that detail... the thought of which makes me suddenly sad.
... Also, I've been a fan of yours for a while but always a little to shy to actually comment... I'm glad that you find my thoughts constructive. I will hesitate less in the future.

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NuBearEull In reply to lastsorceress [2012-09-09 22:56:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much! I lost the color a little, but this was an experiment ... a reasonably successful one, I think. The freckles on the arms weren't so planned. I got a little sloppy there.

I appreciate your advice and observations. Just be aware that, in general, I don't post here for critique. Sometime I'll ask for it, and it's in general okay. Sometimes I may not be in the mood ... usually the comments will say so. Sorry if I ever snap at you. I can be a real moody bitch some days,

I'd really love to see some of your art, by the way! I was kind of sad to find an empty gallery.

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lastsorceress In reply to NuBearEull [2012-09-10 20:40:18 +0000 UTC]

That's terribly embarrassing isn't it? I'm actually mostly a writer. I enjoy drawing but have not painted pictures in years. I'm a bit... shy with my artwork. I may get some up though. I will keep in mind that you are interested and let you know when I do.

I will also keep in mind about the critiquing. No one likes it all the time.

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Smodyl [2012-09-08 07:22:41 +0000 UTC]

Yep the freckles and the bodyhair can be seen And the hair... just to embrace that hair.

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NuBearEull In reply to Smodyl [2012-09-09 22:49:57 +0000 UTC]

Sweet! He's *so* let you mess with that hair. He loves that.

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AmaDenchArt [2012-09-08 05:37:12 +0000 UTC]

I love your men so much. >w>

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NuBearEull In reply to AmaDenchArt [2012-09-09 22:49:33 +0000 UTC]

Well I love your ... well, all of your art, so I'm so excited to hear that. Thanks very much!

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unsugarcoated [2012-09-08 04:19:41 +0000 UTC]

beautiful character design, and lovely illustration. <3 i love the colors in his skin and hair. i also really like the way you conveyed his curly/wavy hair.

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NuBearEull In reply to unsugarcoated [2012-09-09 22:48:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much! I think being brave with pink is paying off skintone-wise. I learn hair from a master example. Terry Moore. Strangers in Paradise comic. My hair bible!

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mosobot64 [2012-09-08 04:19:35 +0000 UTC]

This is a really well thought out design. I've sent it along to #Fantasy-Fellowship . Hope you accept our request!

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NuBearEull In reply to mosobot64 [2012-09-09 22:45:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I would certainly accept, but I didn't get it yet.

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mosobot64 In reply to NuBearEull [2012-09-09 23:22:51 +0000 UTC]

Hmmmmm.....o.O

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PHarold [2012-09-08 04:09:04 +0000 UTC]

That is one head of hair on that fellow. Wow. I love those eyes too.So full of character. I can see the freckles on my humble laptop, so you're doing fine with that skintone, believe.

Beautiful design on the clothing and ring. I love the deep russets and reds. And of course the tattoo!

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NuBearEull In reply to PHarold [2012-09-09 22:43:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I am such a hair fan-girl. This is probably more specialized fanservice than I should admit to in a public forum ... oh well.

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PHarold In reply to NuBearEull [2012-09-09 23:45:20 +0000 UTC]

I'll bet Bernard would love to get his hands on that mane.
Hey, I like pointed ears, so I guess we both have something to admit!

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deppfan85 [2012-09-08 03:18:41 +0000 UTC]

Oh, that is one handsome man right there! Unf.

And I can see the freckles! I love freckles. They're so awesome.

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NuBearEull In reply to deppfan85 [2012-09-09 22:42:14 +0000 UTC]

Well thanks! I love this guy.

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deppfan85 In reply to NuBearEull [2012-09-10 00:02:56 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome

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