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They call me The Dread Wolf. 

What will they call you when this is over?

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“They call me the Dread Wolf. 

 What will they call you when this is over?”

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So. Dalish Rangers… am I right?

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Art Commissions Open

(September 2020 update, changes in pricing and terms as well as additional examples of my works added)

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I am consistently open for commissions and will gladly do illustrations, fan art, character design, etc.

essequamvideri88@gmail.com for any inquiries

Additional examples of works in B&W, flat colour and full colour styles accordingly:

!Important!

Will draw: human/fantasy/sci-fi characters, animals and environments, realistic or stylised. Mostly sfw (tasteful nudity allowed).

Won't draw: excessive gore or heavily sexual content. I mostly avoid romantic scenes for personal emotional health reasons. I retain the right to refuse cooperation without explanation, if the theme just doesn't work for me.

I am asking tons of questions and provide consistent communication and updates while working on a commission, so be sure to stay in touch with me throughout the work process and prepare all the needed references and notes beforehand.

Due to PayPal unavailability in my country, I can only accept payment through a one-time pledge on Patreon.

I will post the resulting artwork on my social media with credit to my client if not asked otherwise.

After confirming all the details of the starting sketch you should proceed with the full payment. After that you'll receive your commission in high-res in the next few days. Don't hesitate to ask for a print-ready TIFF, PSD original file or cropped images for posting online, if you need them!

Drastic changes to the ongoing work are only allowed while I work on the rough sketch. After moving on to clean line art and colouring, if you happen to change your mind about certain aspects of the commission, you can request changes for an additional fee.

Extremely thankful for likes and reblogs on this post!

Consider supporting me on Patreon, where for as little as 1$ a month you get access to hundreds of art pieces in my gallery, and for 5$ or 10$ pledge you can request a one character sketch of your choosing!

Thank you for your attention! Stay safe!

Much love,

Lethendralis

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Posting this from my mobile, since the browser version of Tumblr still isn't working for me. 🤪

Hero of Ferelden in different costume sets for @andrastes-knickers. Thank you for commissioning me!

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He is named Sten, he wears it proudly. Rigid in what he is, assured in the Qun. Bred into the bone of him, bound endlessly in his blood. It is who he is. It is who others are. Order. Control, in the chaos of impulsion. It is the space he fills, the role he keeps, a life he justifies through his sword. It is a lifeline of metal, the right to himself, his name, his Qun. When he loses it, he loses himself. He gives in, lacks control, and learns regret. It is the Warden who finds him purpose outside the Qun. Outside himself.  

He names the Warden, calls them Kadan. It settles strangely on his tongue. In all of Par Vollen, there is none such as them. He never thought he might find his Kadan here, in all places. A smile, when they find his sword for him, present it to him. Hesitation, in taking it. It doesn’t bring the same honor as it once used to. Instead, the Warden replaces it with their touch. It might suit him better. He has his sword, he knows the Blight, and still, he wants to stay.

He is named Arishok. He knows what will come of it. He hopes he will not find them on the battlefield. Par Vollen is the same, yet changed. The Qun is the same, yet changed. It is him who has changed. There is no other Warden for him. No other Kadan. He is reminded of them in every person around him, in what they lack. He keeps his hand on the hilt of his sword, and finds himself missing their touch. He knows regret. He should have stayed.  

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My HOF, Serenity Surana, representing Temperance. There are a lot of symbols in this picture that tell her story. I’m so happy with how it came out. I commissioned the piece from https://wepepe.artstation.com/ also on IG at wepepe_draws You can read Serenity’s story on Ao3 here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/23873026/chapters/57385672

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You need to take this to Patrick Weekes and tell him “I see you.” 

A compilation of the times Solas speaks in the poetic rhythm of the song Hallelujah (including the times he does it in Trespasser, so there are major spoilers). There’s one time where the Inquisitor joins in to complete the pattern, so I included it too. Grouping them together like this will hopefully make it easier to hear.

My favorite part of hearing them all together is getting to really hear the difference in how he sounds in Trespasser vs. the main game - if you let this repeat, you can really hear how jarring he sounds.

I’ve journeyed deep into the Fade - (I’ve heard there was a secret chord) In ancient ruins and battlefields - (that David played and it pleased the Lord) To see the dreams of lost civilizations - (but you don’t really care for music, do you?)

I’ve watched as hosts of spirits clashed - (it goes like this: the fourth, the fifth) To re-enact the bloody past - (the minor fall, the major lift) In ancient wars both famous and forgotten - (the baffled king composing hallelujah)

Every great war has its heroes - (hallelujah, hallelujah) I’m just curious what kind you’ll be - (hallelujah, hallelujah)

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The Inquisitor’s Companions

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"Am I not allowed to have regrets?" Jowan made mistakes, but his insecurity was bred by Chantry law, and he was coerced by Teyrn Loghain to commit the crimes against Arl Eamon. He deserves a break! Jowan is my HOF's friend since childhood and her first conscription into the Grey Wardens. He first joins her in Ferelden on her way into the Brecilian Forest but continues to serve at Soldier's Peak after the darkspawn civil war. He has a role in my fan fic on Ao3! https://archiveofourown.org/works/6895792/chapters/15754969

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"Once you're Tranquil, you'll do anything I ask." Otto Alrik is one of my favorite villains, a mad sadist with the Tranquil Solution. He has a role in my fan fic on Ao3! https://archiveofourown.org/works/23873026/chapters/58069

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I commissioned the talented Janearts to draw Serenity with Mouse and Anders. It’s exactly how I imagined it, perfectly embodying her ill-advised friendship with them.  You can read Serenity’s story here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/23873026/chapters/57385672

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I love everything about this! I wish I could think up something this beautiful for my characters

A finished Lavellan commission!

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"The real dangers of the Fade are preconceptions... careless trust... pride." Mouse is one of my favorite characters and so underappreciated. What is his true nature? I don’t draw often, but I felt inspired to give my friend, Mouse, a try. He has been a big influence on my Hero of Ferelden. You can read her story here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/23873026/chapters/57385672

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DO YOU KNOW HOW OFTEN I THINK ABOUT BREE’S CHILDHOOD IN THE CIRCLE?

BECAUSE IT’S A LOT.

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uh oh i just fell in love with Mouse again

“The Circle is a prison. You have choices… between joining and suffering various deaths of body or spirit. Remember that.”

In my head and in my canon, Mouse has become one of the most terrifying characters of Dragon Age.

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Warden: Are you flirting with me, Sten?

Sten: