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Ulfen Guard, by Akeiron

Ulfen Guard, by Akeiron (art direction by Andrew Vallas) “Their rage and pride is focused on a sharpened point.” —Attila: Total War, in-game lore Happy 2017, lovely readers! I hope everyone had a stellar holiday season, regardless of what holidays you … Continue reading

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Maris and Morrigan, by Yama Ocre

Maris and Morrigan, by Yama Ocre “Like the wallpaper sticks to the wall Like the seashore clings to the sea Like you’ll never get rid of your shadow You’ll never get rid of me” —Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr, … Continue reading

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Monks vs Brawlers

Cyranni and Sevroth, by Yama Orce I don’t typically showcase the same artist two weekends in a row, but for a while now I’ve had this idea for discussing contrasts between monk archetypes and more in-your-face-type brawlers. I found these … Continue reading

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Cornelia Vogel, by Yama Orce

Cornelia Vogel, by Yama Orce “Gunpowder n. An agency employed by civilized nations for the settlement of disputes which might become troublesome if left unadjusted. […] Milton says it was invented by the devil to dispel angels with, and this … Continue reading

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Yaniel, by Ekaterina Burmak

Yaniel, by Kate Burmak Kate Burmak is another amazing artist who has become one of my heroines in the fantasy art world. I particularly love her work for Paizo’s Pathfinder series. As well as great heroines, Kate offers a stellar … Continue reading

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Darkstalker by Akeiron

Darkstalker, by Akeiron Gah! Sorry about these day-late updates, folks. Lots of stuff going on and I’m just not very organized right now. I wish I could promise it will get better, but I try not lie to my readers. … Continue reading

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Sartorially Smart Villainess: Succubus Philosopher, by Ekaterina Burmak

Succubus Philosopher, by Kate Burmak for Paizo’s Pathfinder series Phew! Busy week. So, I have to apologize, dearest readers. I’d fully intended to have this writeup ready in time for Halloween. But due to various manner of work- and family-related … Continue reading

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Sartorially Smart Villainess: Lamia Matriarch, by Ekaterina Burmak

Lamia Matriarch, by Ekaterina Burmak “Fool! Fool!” repeated he, while his eyes still Relented not, nor mov’d; “from every ill Of life have I preserv’d thee to this day, And shall I see thee made a serpent’s prey?” —John Keats, … Continue reading

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Longboat Captain, by Dmitry Burmak

Longboat Captain, by Dmitry Burmak “On we sweep with threshing oar, Our only goal will be the western shore.” —Led Zeppelin, “Immigrant Song” I don’t know for certain where the tacky stereotype of viking women in plate bikinis originated, but … Continue reading

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Night Scale Assassin by Dmitry Burmak

Night Scale Assassin, by Dmitry Burmak “HOMICIDE, n. The slaying of one human being by another. There are four kinds of homicide: felonious, excusable, justifiable, and praiseworthy.” —Ambrose Bierce, The Devil’s Dictionary I find it mildly discouraging sometimes how oft-sexualized … Continue reading

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