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My devotion paladin boldly giving a speech on how after years he has learned to live for himself, that damn it, he will dare to love and be attached to others and embrace any pain that comes, throwing his fear to the wind and declaring he will not only honour his God, but love his maiden:

My devotion paladin half a day later returning to caer konig where his ex-mentor now rules, only to find his old town barren and citizens gone, previous speaker tortured to death and a bunch of oathbreaker paladins possibly off to dismantle the ten towns:

...oh.

And he hasn't been able to contact the temple head in 2 days. The one man who gave him a second chance and has been nothing more than supportive of him.

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Finished a design for the eldest brother, Garris, before he abandoned his commune and ended up lost in Barovia. It wasn't a happier time, under his father's watch and prevented from obtaining power beyond what he was allowed - but now he misses such a time. His ambition and hubris was his downfall.

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Oh, my friends, don't ask me what your sacrifice was for.

There is a burden to being the survivor.

The witness to other's tragedies.

It only grows heavier with time.

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Another brother! Avigo has the best personality of the three, tending to be the more upbeat one. He's a chaotic little trickster, but he means well. He is often caught in the middle of his two elder brother's arguments, which has led to a complex where he feels he has to prove himself - that he's useful. Somehow.

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Finally settled on a design for my middle child, Signir. He is an absolute diva burdened with leadership who struggles to control his two other more aggressive brothers. Having chosen circle of dreams and followed the path of the druids, he is far more peaceful than his chaotic kin. Despite being a gentle healer and generous leader, he is vicious with his words when needed.

He prefers animal friends over people, they bring him peace.

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I just love Thranduil and his handsome face. I started this sketch after watching the extended Hobbit trilogy. I always knew he'd end up my favourite and now I've hopped on this train far too late.

Still, amazing performance by Lee Pace. I loved him.

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Questions Your Character Is Too Afraid to Ask

(But desperately needs the answer to) Because these are the thoughts they won’t say out loud, but they shape everything they do.

If I stopped trying, would anyone notice?

Do they actually like me, or do I just make their life easier?

Am I hard to love?

What would they say about me if I left the room?

Would they stay if they saw the real me?

What if I’m only good at pretending to be good?

Was it actually love, or just obligation?

What happens if I fail again? What’s left of me then?

How long until they get tired of me?

What if I deserve the things I’m afraid of?

Am I healing or just hiding better?

Why do I feel more myself when I’m alone?

Do I want to be forgiven or just forget?

What if I never become the person they believe I am?

Am I still angry, or just numb?

Why can’t I let go of them, even after everything?

If they hurt me, and I stayed, did I hurt myself more?

Am I building a future, or just distracting myself from the past?

Is this what I want, or just what I’ve been told to want?

What if I was never meant to survive this, but I did anyway? Now what?

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Who would turn down an Esquie hug?

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My favourite King of the ocean, and Rivals main. I love his hair and face so much so I had to do a rough study drawing of him in my style. 🐙

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The burdened middle child, forever wishing to prove himself in an ever-chaotic world.

Healer, leader, guide. And a petty one, at that.

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so many male characters are held back by the fact that they're not wearing earrings when they so clearly should be wearing earrings

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His now distant home taught him to fight from a young age, and he is determined to struggle his way out of Barovia alive.

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Was going through old art, I really liked drawing these two together. I thought they'd be friends.

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The spear, the staff and the arrow.

Three brothers. Three sons.

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He is known by his brothers as Avigo the foolhardy, the little silverbirch of the family.

Avigo, however, sees himself as a great adversary. And one day he will have their respect.

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"We are all given a choice. Now I finally know what I must do."

My devotion paladin, Willem. I had much fun studying stainglass while drawing this.

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A lost boy and his steed in Icewind Dale. ❄