"Fae"
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Mani's Remarks: "I won't mince words. I love this one! Spending time on a background goes a looooong way! =)

Well, I guess I should preface this by saying that Fae isn't her name, as much as what she is. Basically, these are your faerie-folk of Glenshire Abbey, as was probably apparent by her wings, small stature, and general lack of clothing. Now, as for who specifically she is, that I couldn't tell you. I didn't set out to create anyone in particular when I started this one, opting to just go with the flow. What we ended up with is a Fae warrior of some sort, wielding a rather wicked looking blade there.

And yes, I'm aware that traditionally speaking, faeries are extremely susceptible to attacks from different types of metals. To which I say, why not have a metal weapon if you're fighting other faeries? I mean, I'm just sayin'..."

Random Sidenote: "With all of the sketch work and ideas I had for this one, I had a very different concept in mind for this young Fae. In my pages and pages of notes for Glenshire Abbey, I've made mention of the Shadow Fae, faeries that have been corrupted by the tainted magic that runs through one of the regions. As to be expected, they're quite the antisocial little beyotches,  looking a bit like winged Goths. She was supposed to be one of them, but the more I started to lay down the colors, the more she didn't look like a Shadow Fae. I decided to go on and make her a regular Fae, though she did end up keeping her tattoos, a traditionally Shadow Fae art form. I may go back and tweak a few colors here and there, making a Shadow Fae version of her at some point."

Random Question: "Take a look at the symbol on her sash and chest. I've actually put that exact design on several other characters of mine in the past, and I'm trying to figure out if there's some meaning behind it. Did I see it at some point in passing, and just had it engrain itself in my psyche? Does it resemble anything to anyone? Let me know if it does."

Oh! And Before I Forget... : "Glenshire Abbey 4, Second Realm 3. GSA has taken the lead!"

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