Curse

BladeWind · Nov 28, 2009, 06:02 PM // 18:02

Hello there Nolani Ladies and Gentletoons, im back again with another contest to offer you talented people a fancy gift this winter season!

A few artists I have talked to will know I was trying to think of a fun, interesting concept for you guys to try your hand at to get your woolly mitts on the wing codes.

I was really inspired by the deathly appearance of Dhuum in the underworld. (Not to mention worried for my royal behind) And then it clicked, why not have them draw Dhuum in a legendary confrontation with his first opponent, the guardian of his very prison, Frozenwind.

So, In a nutshell if you so wish, I would like you to draw Dhuum vs. The original Frozenwind.

The Rules

The picture must be either digitally drawn/scratch built or use traditional techniques
The piece must include both "Daniel Frozenwind" and "Dhuum"
The theme of the picture is of a legendary confrontation between Daniel Frozenwind (My player character, not the NPC.) and Dhuum.
This contest is open to anyone who feels they want to have a go; I still have other prizes for people that try!
No Rabbits. I hate Rabbits.
Closing date 1st of February
The portrayal of Dhuum is left to the artist's discretion, but must fit his character and lore.

Lore:

Brief Lore
by the Teller of Tales
Mouvelian calender - 876 AE - 1076 AE

Year by year, Daniel succumbs more and more to the form of an Ice Elemental, slowly turning into a facet of ice, in doing so preserving his immortal soul. Such is the legacy of Myish, Lady of the Lake and King Lanthorn the Cursed, said to be, among the Norn the precursor to the Nornbear. It is rumoured he found solace in the lair of the snowmen, where he resigned himself to his icy fate and prayed to the Gods one last time. In the faded Dwarven runes from the journal of King Hundar, it speaks that Grenth first visited this barely human man, and bid him welcome into the icy depths of the Underworld, where the spirits of the Ice Wastes awaited him. Clasping his arms (saturating his spirit with icy immortality) he began to draw his essence into the Underworld. If not for the timely arrival of a well placed snowball, Daniel would be no more. Overcome with sheer dumbfounded amazement, he witnessed a certain feminine elf casually saying to the Lord of Death and Ice, "Why you’re Godship, it seems you have a snowball on your head!"

Grenth cursed him for his father’s crimes and for resisting death, thus making him an Envoy. It would seem that Frozenwind did not fully come under Grenth's power, due to the intervention of the mysterious elf. It is known that every Envoy bears the mark of that which killed them, the ice had put Daniel at the brink, but had not killed him. It was then that Dwayna blessed him, and he became a Snowman.

Envoys are shepherds of the souls of the dead, but unlike them, Envoy Frozenwind is a shepherd of the holiday spirit. As an Envoy will appear to a newly departed soul, Envoy Frozenwind appears when festivities are on the air. His tasks on Wintersday are numerous, but the main ones are to summon the Wintersday creatures Elf and Grench alike to Tyria, remind people of what makes Wintersday and try to sway the balance in favour of Dwayna.

Frozenwind has taken up this mantle at Wintersday since before the war between Kryta and Ascalon. There are records of his original name in an ancient Ascalon census dating back to the time of the founding of Nolani, suggesting that he was once a Flaming Sceptre Mage. Scholars insist that if this mysterious spirit existed, he would rival the age of the many long dead legends. The last known residence of this oddity of Ascalonian origin was in a tower in an area known simply as "Wizards Folly", although quiet whispers speak of Frozenwind as an Envoy-King residing in the underworld, guarding the Hall of Judgement from something worse then death itself…

Frozenwind's Aspects.

The artists are given a choice of three looks for Frozenwind, along with items used by Daniel Frozenwind. (Ones marked [X] are necessary)

1.) The Ancient.
2.) The Snowman King
3.) Envoy Frozenwind

The Family Sword - Aquila [X] (Emerald Blade Skin)
The Envoy's Lantern (Mallyx Creation skin)
Codex Glacialis Ventus (His book of records)
Hour Glass [X](Just a normal hourglass chained to his belt)
Ancient weathered black cape [X]

The time frame

Deadline 1st of feburary

The Prizes

[1st] - Aion Wing code.

[2nd] - Aion Wing code.

[3rd] - Aion wing code.

NOTE: If you enter and win a wing code, in the chance you have a code already, may I offer the suggestion of donating it to the Wintersday Workshop here in Nolani.

I hope all the artists have fun with this, I look foward to see the fruits of your work!

Best of luck!

~King Daniel Frozenwind

matthijs123 · Nov 28, 2009, 06:50 PM // 18:50

Daniel

I want an awesome creative brain too.
Good luck with it, Tuah.

Rose Rune · Nov 28, 2009, 07:26 PM // 19:26

Hey Daniel nice idea, I definitely want to see the contest winners

jonnieboi05 · Nov 29, 2009, 12:39 AM // 00:39

Good luck to everyone.

~LeNa~

BladeWind · Dec 09, 2009, 12:25 PM // 12:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rose Rune

Hey Daniel nice idea, I definitely want to see the contest winners

Thanks! Now that you mention it I want to see the contest winners to, eventually XD

stouda01 · Dec 09, 2009, 01:24 PM // 13:24

man i really hope i can finish my entry for offcial gw wintersday contest and start working on this. i want those wings ! O.O

BladeWind · Jan 10, 2010, 01:11 AM // 01:11

*Jumps on Torch shining on the Hall of Monuments and redirects it to this thread*

/Attention

Lili Frog · Jan 15, 2010, 07:43 AM // 07:43

I'll definitely try to make something.

What do you mean by "Ones marked [X] are necessary"?

Konig Des Todes · Jan 15, 2010, 09:27 AM // 09:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lili Frog

What do you mean by "Ones marked [X] are necessary"?

The items in the list that have a "[X]" next or in the bullet point line must be in the picture. Thus, the sword, hourglass, and cape must always be in the picture made. The other items are unneeded but additional items to add if the artist wishes to add them.

I might sketch something out, but I wouldn't count on it. Who knows, I might actually use my art stuff again... *shrugs*