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First lieutenant of the Shadow Lord known as the Crimson Conqueror, the “Butcher of Kings” was previously known as “Kardek the Red.” He was a bloodthirsty and ruthless warlord who adored violence and battle to the extent of always placing himself at the center of every conflict, regardless of his own safety. This drew the attention of the Crimson Conqueror, who bent his already corrupt mind to his own will, granting him immortality and power over blood, war, and violence. Thus, transforming him into his greatest general, the “Lord of War,” who leads his armies to spread the will and corruption of the Crimson Conqueror everywhere. His mere presence incites people to the most depraved pinnacles of violence, bloodthirst and rage. This not only makes him into a formidable leader and adversary, but also into a whirlwind that sows discord, division, and strife all around him. And, of course, this pleases the Crimson Conqueror because where there is violence, discord, and strife, he and his power thrive and find new slaves to dominate.

He earned his nickname when he began to flay the skins (and souls) of all the greatest Kings and Emperors he defeated on his path, weaving their faces into his garments. From those same tortured souls, he draws some of his powers and immortality.

For "Shadow Lords RPG" ( www.shadowlords.net )

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The Shattered Lands of Eldravine, conceal secrets and marvels in their strangely-warped landscapes. A testament of scars left by ancient magical wars and wonders alike. The world of Eldravine itself, was created ages ago by an “artistic” Shadow Lord known as "The Maker”, as his ultimate work of art, something that would rival the work of Gods, and that eventually transformed himself into a God.However, the Maker's own existence came to a catastrophic end centuries ago, when two mighty empires guided by sorceror kings, clashed in an apocalyptic magic war. After wretching and warping the landscape, people and animals of their respective lands, they ended their war in a catastrophic magical explosion that shattered both the Maker and the land itself. After many centuries, Eldravine's wounds have healed, and its inhabitants have forgotten much of their past. The Shattered Lands are thus full of wonders and terrors alike. Ancient ruins of previous mysterious civilizations exist beneath thriving cities and trackless wilds, concealing long lost secrets, powers and dangers. Armies march everywhere, and heroes rise and fight for a multitude of civilizations and city states, who grew over the ruins of fallen realms.But darkness looms now over Eldravine, taking the form of the ominous Crimson Conqueror. A ruthless Shadow Lord, who sent his lieutenants - the Butcher of Kings, the Lady of Fear, and the Lord of Death - to reave and enslave the whole planet. Heroes are thus called to arms to fight this menace, recovering the mystical fragments of the shattered Maker's essence, the wondrous “Shadow Echoes”, buried deep into the ground, ruins and even some creatures of the world, waiting for those brave or desperate enough to harness their reality-warping might…A map for the SHADOW LORDS rpg ( www.shadowlords.net ) upcoming campaign: The Black Dogs of Eldravine

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Financially Secure Board by Erebus-art

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EN: This painting is for my narrative universe, called "Shadow Lords", and its homonymous RPG ( www.shadowlords.net ). It's my personal cosmic-fantasy project rooted in myths, urban legends and ancient beliefs. Based on similar figures from literature and music, this Shadow Lord embodies the primordial concepts that gravitate around war, domination and violence.LORE - THE CRIMSON CONQUEROR:“Amidst the blood and flame and dread,The Crimson Conqueror rises, undead.His very name brings men to their knees,As he spreads his foul disease.From the depths of man's own mind,The Crimson Conqueror shall find,The darkest fears that he can bind,And rule them all, unconfined.”- Old Assyrian poem- “I am the blood that flows through your veins, the conqueror of your dreams, the emperor of your nightmares.I am the pulse of every war, the blood of every conquest, and the fire that burns in the heart of every man. My reign is eternal, my power absolute, and my conquest never-ending" - From the book of the Crimson ConquerorMy notes on the Crimson Conqueror are scarce, as even the mention of his name sends shivers down my spine. What I know for sure is that he is a being of immense power, with control over the forces of war, destruction and chaos. His influence over his lieutenants is total, and they carry out his every whim with ruthless efficiency.“The few sightings of his minions suggest that they are not of this world, nor are they bound by the laws of nature. Their very presence causes madness and despair in those who witness them, and those who survive their attacks are left forever scarred, both physically and mentally.I heard whispered rumors that the Crimson Conqueror seeks not just to conquer the physical world, but also to dominate the minds of all living beings, twisting their thoughts and desires to suit his own. Whether this is true or not, it is clear that his power is far-reaching and nigh-unstoppable.I had the opportunity to examine one of the Crimson Conqueror's thralls, a twisted and malformed creature that seemed to be part-man, part-machine. Its very essence reeked of death and decay, and its eyes held a malevolent intelligence that chilled me to my core. I could not help but wonder what other horrors lay in wait, under the control of the Crimson Conqueror… the more I learn about this being, the more I realize how little we truly know about the nature of human evil."- Dr. Landon, investigator of the occult

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Alaskan Fishing Derby by Erebus-art

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Vehicle design

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Unofficial Westeros Map (game of thrones) by Erebus-art

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Galadriel - elf boxing tournament contender

Galadriel – elf boxing tournament contender

Did this for fun after reading all the polemics on the new Amazon Prime “Rings of Power” show and since someone made a joke about Galadriel punching bullies, I thought it fun to portray her as a contender in an hypothetical “Elf boxing tournament”. Personally I haven’t seen the series yet, and I’m not much interested in what side of the barricade you are from, I hope this will make you smile…

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Magdalene

My first artwork made with the aid of AI tools (midjourney). I used midjourney for inspiration and base design, then imported the raw image in photoshop and everything you see has been overpainted directly by me over the base. While I liked the “alphonse mucha” style of the midjourney piece, I wanted to keep my own style for everything so repainted basically everything and changed the composition…

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Tiny sea town hextile

Tiny sea town hextile

Tiny Sea town hextile for a client’s game

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Tiletum boardgame cover

My box cover for the boardgame “Tiletum”, by Simone Luciani and Daniele Tascini, published by Board&Dice: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/351913/tiletum

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Ancient Fulcrum

Inside underground caves, lies the ancient fulcrum, where all energy lines converge and where you can feel the weight of the whole world on your soul… Ancient Fulcrum

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Tiny Sea town hextile by Erebus-art

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TILETUM box frontLOW by Erebus-art

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Sci-fi illustration for Shadow Lords rpg

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Inside underground caves, lies the ancient fulcrum, where all energy lines converge and where you can feel the weight of the whole world on your soul...Card illustration for a boardgame

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Elfic Boxing Tournament - Galadriel by Erebus-art

Made this for fun after reading all the polemics on the new Amazon Prime "Rings of Power" show and since someone made a joke about Galadriel punching bullies, I thought it fun to portray her as a contender in an hypothetical "Elf boxing tournament". Personally I haven't seen the series yet, and I'm not much interested in what side of the barricade you are from, I hope this will make you smile nevertheless :-)

p.s.: ai-assisted digital painting - made with midjourney + Photoshop overpainting