
The Lady of the castle (by HarmaaGriffin)
The pic was inspired by this song
Close-up: Link
If you ever visit the castle of Prince Borgon, and knock on one of the gigantic gates of the red sandstone walls, you would most likely be welcomed by a figure that would present itself to you as the "humble" factotum of the castle.
Silva Vernalis, this is the name of the young and beautiful vixen, would do everything possible to put you at ease, and prepare you to meet the prince in the best way.
Perhaps, in her intense looks and poised attitudes, you might perceive a certain level of haughtiness... But if you dwell on watchin' her closely, you'll notice that hers is only an impeccable attitude, in line with the role she fills in the castle.
Usually, she uses to wear a gown halfway between the one of a dame and that of a witch, and black leather shoes on her feet. The only jewel she always has on is a golden rhomboid shaped pendant, with a rough emerald in the center, of the color of her eyes.
In spite of her graceful and sinuous body, and of her polite and accommodating ways, Silva is a proficient enchantress: her knowledge is about white magic as well as black one, the use of herbs and talismans, and the preparation of potions, antidotes and several kind of medications.
By proxy of the prince, she's the only one among the few who permanently reside in the castle, apart from Borgon himself, to have permission to access every floor, and to have decision-making power on some aspects of the dragon's life.
Due to that, Silva usually takes charge of reprimanding the prince on his standard of living, reminding him of his daily duties and hearings, and she plays the role of his personal advisor during diplomatic relations with the nobles of other kingdoms.
Little is known about the past of the young enchantress, except that she and the prince are childhood friends, and that the vixen has served in the castle for several years. Perhaps, even too many, for the lifespan of a common fox...
And it is with pleasure that I introduce you to Silva Vernalis, finally. Slowly, I'll try to show you the other two permanent inhabitants of the castle of Prince Borgon too.
For this artistic masterpiece I have to thank the always talented and patient

She's been very friendly with me, accepting to draw something based solely on my indications and on some photos I gave her: in fact, she shaped Silva without even the use of a reference on which relyin' on!
I'm really in love with her style, which I think goes very well with the medieval atmosphere.
If you haven't already done it, visit her profile, support her, and maybe, why not, ask her for a commission. You will not regret it, I can assure you
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