Monthly Archives: July 2013

Iri of Wayfarer’s Moon

Posted on July 27, 2013 by dubiousbyhabit

Iri of Wayfarer’s Moon. “You want a duel? Fine. As challenged I name the terms, correct? Short bows in the woods on the first moonless night. Bring as many arrows as you like.” —Iri, half-elf ranger Wayfarer’s Moon is an … Continue reading →

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Beatrice, by Anry Nemo

Posted on July 24, 2013 by dubiousbyhabit

Beatrice, by anry “We’re rascals and scoundrels, we’re villains and knaves. Drink up me ‘earties, yo ho. We’re devils and black sheep, we’re really bad eggs. Drink up me ‘earties, yo ho.” —“A Pirate’s Life for Me,” by Disney I’ll … Continue reading →

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Game armor analysis—Dragon Age: Origins

Posted on July 22, 2013 by dubiousbyhabit

Dragon Age: Origins adventuresses. Left to right: Leliana (bard/archer), Kallian (fighter/player character), Wynn (mage/healer), Morrigan (swamp witch/shape-shifter). “This woman beside me is a native of Ferelden, risen to the ranks of the Grey Wardens. She is proof that glory is … Continue reading →

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Knight Exemplar by Jason Chan

Posted on July 18, 2013 by dubiousbyhabit

Illustration by Jason Chan for Magic: the Gathering “If you think you are brave enough to walk the path of honor, follow me into the dragon’s den.” —Knight Exemplar Admittedly, the customizable card game Magic: the Gathering was something of … Continue reading →

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Violetta of Girl Genius

Posted on July 17, 2013 by dubiousbyhabit

Violetta, Smoke Knight from Girl Genius “Okay. Two things. First, I no longer serve the order. And second, I specialize in misdirection and sleight of hand.” —Violetta, Knight of the Smoke I find a certain irony in using one of Professor … Continue reading →

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Rebel Scout, by Tony Foti

Posted on July 13, 2013 by dubiousbyhabit

Rebel Scout by Tony Foti “The path of least resistance is always mined.” —Rebel Alliance Pathfinder axiom This Rebel Alliance Advance Recon Commando is from a role-playing game called Star Wars: Edge of the Empire, by Fantasy Flight Games. For … Continue reading →

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Miranda Otto as Eowyn

Posted on July 12, 2013 by dubiousbyhabit

“The women of this country learned long ago, those without swords can still die upon them.” —Lady Eowyn, The Two Towers It felt thematically appropriate to start this blog with Lady Eowyn of Rohan, the original shield maiden. She’s always held … Continue reading →

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