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Bellatrix always knew the city was a dark place. Her whole life, she saw it looming in the distance, with large spacecraft landing and taking off at all hours and the factories belching smoke into the air and the constant hum of vehicles and machinery radiating quite some distance into the otherwise very quiet desert. Some years ago, her mother had ventured there, and never returned. There were rumors she had been murdered by the criminals that infested the back alleys and slums and industrial districts, but Bellatrix was too afraid to venture to the city to find out for herself... until now.
Having spent what felt like an eternity living alone in her small hut, venturing out daily to hunt for food and to train with her armor and her sword to grow stronger and more skilled, she finally felt ready. That morning, putting on her armor and slinging her sword across her back, she set out towards the massive, sprawling city whose skyline spanned from one horizon to the other, a massive wall of steel and stone.
It took her most of the day to finally reach one of the many entrances to the city, and when she arrived she was greeted by all sorts of unfamiliar sights and sounds. Creatures of races she'd never seen before, dressed in all manner of clothing ranging from simple robes to spacesuits and glossy plastic armors, speaking in dozens of different languages. Strange machines and unusual foods. Shining lights. Yet she was the oddity there, clad in such old armor and carrying such an old sword, attracting the gaze of many passers-by.
As evening fell, she wandered into an alley, looking for a quiet place to rest.
From behind her she heard a voice.
"Well, well, well... what have we here?"
She turned slowly. There was a figure lurking in the shadows, and while she couldn't see him very clearly she could make out his form. He was a Longtail, like her. His eyes were cold and cruel, and he had a blaster rifle slung across his back. She turned to face him, trying to hide her fear.
"If you play nice, I won't have to hurt you..."
Her hands trembled. She could feel her knees shaking, her ears and tail quivering, and she was sure her heart was pounding hard enough for him to hear it. She had no idea if he intended to simply rob her, or if he had far worse things in mind. She stood her ground, still trying to keep her fear from showing.
"Fine, if that's how you want it..."
He stepped forward a bit.
She knew this was it. There was nowhere to run. She had to fight. All her training, all her mental preparation, and she still felt so unprepared and afraid. It was one thing to fight wild creatures, and another to fight a fellow sentient being, especially one that seemed more cruel and dangerous and violent than any beast that roamed the desert. She could tell he was a monster, and there was no reasoning with monsters.
She knew it was kill or be killed.
As he reached for the rifle slung across his back, she began to draw her sword...
2016 art, the introduction of Bellatrix, and the story of her first encounter with Rigel.
Category Artwork (Digital) / General Furry Art
Species Rodent (Other)
Size 850 x 700px
File Size 1.08 MB
Oh! It's an old Jeroban artifact, probably a few centuries old! I have some better art of it here.
Bellatrix's armor is actually quite old, something that's been handed down through her family for a few generations at least. The gems on her sword and collar actually produce a weak energy field that acts as a minor deflector shield and protecting her a bit better than the armor could alone. Her sword can also be used to deflect blaster bolts, a skill she's actually taken the time to develop, although she's not able to keep up with rapid-fire weapons she is able to defend herself against the typical Cygnian Pulse Pistol and the old, worn-out blasters the bandits sometimes carried fairly well.
(This description does reference a couple minor details from a recent design update that aren't shown in the pic above.)
The sword, while quite large, is made from a fairly lightweight yet robust metal, presumably some sort of fantasy alloy with properties similar to titanium, aluminum and tungsten, something that would be useful for constructing spaceships and lightweight blaster-resistant armor for soldiers.
Bellatrix's armor is actually quite old, something that's been handed down through her family for a few generations at least. The gems on her sword and collar actually produce a weak energy field that acts as a minor deflector shield and protecting her a bit better than the armor could alone. Her sword can also be used to deflect blaster bolts, a skill she's actually taken the time to develop, although she's not able to keep up with rapid-fire weapons she is able to defend herself against the typical Cygnian Pulse Pistol and the old, worn-out blasters the bandits sometimes carried fairly well.
(This description does reference a couple minor details from a recent design update that aren't shown in the pic above.)
The sword, while quite large, is made from a fairly lightweight yet robust metal, presumably some sort of fantasy alloy with properties similar to titanium, aluminum and tungsten, something that would be useful for constructing spaceships and lightweight blaster-resistant armor for soldiers.
Very informative, in-depth and detailed!
Thank-you for this, I enjoy these little tidbits behind the environments, technology ang individuals.
(I saw the link, I believe I faved that Image the moment I saw it in my notification feed. I love ancient/fantasy warrior stuff every now and then!)
Thank-you for this, I enjoy these little tidbits behind the environments, technology ang individuals.
(I saw the link, I believe I faved that Image the moment I saw it in my notification feed. I love ancient/fantasy warrior stuff every now and then!)
Thanks! You know I love hiding those little bits of lore and backstory here and there. Part of that is because I often think of that stuff while I'm drawing, or while I'm typing up descriptions... and part of that is as a little reward for those who are interested in a specific character to find!
I love fantasy themes too! I tend to be a bit more on the "science fantasy" side of things, rather than the "medieval fantasy" or "high fantasy" genres, but there's definitely room for some overlap. Star Wars was a major inspiration in that regard, while it was a science-fiction type setting, it had numerous fantasy elements as well, and that's how my own universe seems to work.
I love fantasy themes too! I tend to be a bit more on the "science fantasy" side of things, rather than the "medieval fantasy" or "high fantasy" genres, but there's definitely room for some overlap. Star Wars was a major inspiration in that regard, while it was a science-fiction type setting, it had numerous fantasy elements as well, and that's how my own universe seems to work.
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