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Jim,

I was in the middle of an asnwer when this computer crashed. Again. Several crashes, restarts, cold boots, and a defrag or two later, I have forgotten most of what I wrote. If I was the architect of Hell, Billy-Boy would have his own floor! :< I'm not sure that I could cause him as much aggravation as he has caused me, but I'd have an eternity to find out.

:determined and not very nice grin:

Back to the subject....

This looks very, very good. I like the fillet: it looks regal as well as powerful. The sword gives options, and the matching stone in the pommel lets the wizardly power be focused in either staff or sword depending upon whatever story the artist wants to tell. The various skirt/kilt length means that he can be out in the wilds defending against the Fomor or in a well-protected keep. Choice is good.

Other stones of interest might be aventurine (a lovely sparkly green) and citrine (a wonderful yellow). I'd also like to suggest moonstone. The Moonstone Mage has a good flow to it, and the visual of a dark charcoal velvet cloak with a hint of silvery lining comes to mind. Romantic and powerful. If you have seen Galadriel's brooch from the movie, that sort of branching frame for the moonstone would be lovely, and the branches/leaves could be echoed in the brocade of his skirts. Grey eyes, of course. :)

Carolly

Message edited on: 07/25/2004 01:51