Of Avatars and Golden Blessings

[Aia del Mana]

Excerpt from A Realm Reshaped, Ch1, as told to Aia
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"So you see, you get these layers, and you put them on top, or under other layers, and then put back the hidden layers, and then you unmake the layer you just made, and then flatten it..."

The echoes of Mur's words ... echoed in Aia's mind. His cryptic instructions always took some time, but they were always right. Aia dusted off her new gilding-brush; Mur had given this to her with instructions to use it... liberally. A splish-splash-swish of the brush, and her wings began to glow a pale yellow.

Aia smiled. It was wonderful to be blessed with new gifts.
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Lintara glided through the golden leaves of Raven Hold, to her favourite little golden hut, located at the topmost golden bough.

"Aia, you know, perhaps you should use this on those who might appreciate it; I am sure the great Oak is quite content."

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Thy quest were thus, then:

Draw, or otherwise illustrate, a rendition of thy character, in black and white (no colours). Ideally, the proportions should be scalable to an Avatar (which, when scaled down, is 160 pixels high and 100 pixels wide) - however, the artwork should be much larger than this, so that it can be scaled down.

The completed artwork should be posted within this thread.

I have no guarantee that these will be approved or added as avatars; however, I do pledge that I will create a gilded form (and non-gilded form) of those deemed worthy by the judge; this is the main prize on offer. Thou wilt be able, then, to submit the non-gilded form to the realm, or to be awarded the gilded version, if deemed appropriate by the Avatar Manager.

A very gifted artist (rather than myself) will be the judge of this contest and shall decide which submissions shall be converted, but he too has no say over whether the avatar will be approved - this I shall leave to discretion of the Avatar Managers.

Additional rewards shall be as follows (in addition to gilding/creating the avatar in a form which may be submitted)

A choice of one Rustgold Drachorn or one 14th Anniversary creature for the illustration deemed most worthy
The remaining creature for the one who were second
Plushies for all non-trivial submissions

Entries shall close at the end of the Anniversary celebrations.

Edited April 15, 2020 by Aia del Mana

[Steno]

Bump:

but also to let you know I'm interested in this quest.

[Steno]

Can't draw. Also I just finished watching Tokyo Ghoul so I think it came out looking too anime-style style for my liking. (For once I feel like I got hands decent, can't get anything else decent though). Also, even though this looks super NC-like, I'm still a member of Ma'Beast!

Oh well, first draft:

Edited April 16, 2020 by Steno

[Steno]

Aia said that I could submit another one.

I drew this one for Tyche because I was really inspired by her role-playing. Hopefully she likes it.

Also, for something that took 10 minutes, it looks about 300 times better than the one I spent over an hour on. (Also it feels more like MD style-though I still can't get toes  down, that's why this was easier, no part was human except the toes) XP

To Tyche-I'm sorry if you don't like the parts I included, I thought the umbrella and the thing speaking from your pocket were on-theme. The dice were because I wanted to make an allusion to the another of your name-the Greek goddess. If you don't like it and want me to take it down, then PM me and I'll do so.

Edited April 17, 2020 by Steno

[Aia del Mana]

On 4/16/2020 at 4:58 AM, Ailith said:

Well, as luck would have it, I have recently drawn the avatar I want. I don't expect it to win any prizes, but I will post it here anyway.

I do not want to be represented by some fantasy image of a beautiful young woman or something like that, that's not me. I wanted to create something that has a deeper meaning for me and my history and present in the realm.

And yes, the drawing is not measured exactly nor is it perfect, but then none of us are, so here it is.

I hope that this version will one day be of use to thee, then:

@Chewett if thou didst wish to upload this in replacement, I believe it is ready as-is.

Edited April 18, 2020 by Aia del Mana
tagged a very important wookie

[Aia del Mana]

19 hours ago, Steno said:

Aia said that I could submit another one.

I drew this one for Tyche because I was really inspired by her role-playing. Hopefully she likes it.

Also, for something that took 10 minutes, it looks about 300 times better than the one I spent over an hour on. (Also it feels more like MD style-though I still can't get toes  down, that's why this was easier, no part was human except the toes) XP

To Tyche-I'm sorry if you don't like the parts I included, I thought the umbrella and the thing speaking from your pocket were on-theme. The dice were because I wanted to make an allusion to the another of your name-the Greek goddess. If you don't like it and want me to take it down, then PM me and I'll do so.

Herewith do find it, in case thou shouldst wish to submit it.

[Steno]

Also, it's become apparent to me that I have no discernible style. Merely the style of the artist whose work I last consumed. I like having avatars with their backs turned. They feel more natural than trying to draw faces. Also, I'm most proud of the texture on his pants, it actually showed up!

 

Edited April 22, 2020 by Steno

[Aelis]

Totally not worthy of a conversion, but I wanted to try leaving my comfort zone (not that MD doesn't force me to do that like every day, but stil...)!

I tried picturing a Priest(ess) of the East -- of the Temple of the Void, perhaps? This is what I managed to sketch (of course the real one would have the right proportions and a proper face instead :P).

[Demonic God]

I once tried to, erm, become not so terrible at drawing. Hope you like it!

[Trola]

Insert <<It ain't much but it's honest work>> meme

[Steno]

Your puppers is adorable!

Also for those of you unfamiliar with the meme:

Edited April 24, 2020 by Steno

[Aia del Mana]

 

More shall be done when I am able.

Edited April 30, 2020 by Aia del Mana

[Aia del Mana]

Entries are closed, and I am presently awaiting judgment.

[Aia del Mana]

On the judgment of the nominated gifted artist, the top two places are as follows:

1. Steno, for this "first draft":

2. Aelis, for his Eastern Priestess:

 

Congratulations to both Steno and Aelis for their submissions; please do contact myself for the rewards.

Steno, as thou hast placed first, thou hast the first choice of the Rustgold Drachorn or 14th Anniversary Barren Soul.

[Steno]

Wow, Thank you! I have picked the Rustgold Drachorn.

Good job everyone!

I know it forced me out of my comfort zone!

Edited May 3, 2020 by Steno
fewer exclamation points