Tag Archives: shield-maidens

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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Intrepid, by Sir Tiefling

Intrepid, by Sir Tiefling “Whoever is first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy will be fresh for the fight; whoever is second in the field and has to hasten to battle will arrive exhausted.” —Sun Tzu … Continue reading

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A Theory of Light and Dark, Concept Art; by Sebastian Becker

Kassandra and Tianna, A Theory of Light and Dark, by Sebastian Becker “Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy’s purpose.” —Sun Tzu Happy 2nd Anniversary to Sartorially Smart Heroines! Thanks so much to my awesome … Continue reading

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Eowyn, by Suzanne Helmigh

Eowyn, by Suzanne Helmigh “There she won the greatest fame of any warrior by standing over the mortally wounded King Théoden and fighting the Witch-King, the lord of the Ring-wraiths.” —From Tolkien: a Dictionary, by David Day Woot! Welcome, folks, … Continue reading

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Miranda Otto as Eowyn

“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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