The Duchess of Ice by delbeke
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I would like to thank all the artists who commented and fav'd my last image. It was wonderful to read your kind and supportive comments. I was overwhelmed and touched deeply. Thank you so much!
There are mountains that surround the village and Forest. Very high and ragged. Not too many Fairies or Elves venture up there, only the brave in heart and sturdy will ever even attempt it. On the highest peak called Upper Middle Pied du Lapin very far up the mountain lives the Duchess of Ice. She is the sister the Grand Wizard Rupert of the area; Who is kind and good and rules his realm justly with fairness to all.
But the Duchess, ah she is another kettle of spells. She, even as a child, was always causing mischief. It was considered 'cute' and 'creative' when she was a small child and would conjurer up a spell that would have guests and relatives knee deep in snow in the middle of June, while having dinner or deluged with icy rain during tea. Not good for the tea cakes. As she got older the pranks and tricks become more elaborate and more dangerous for those around her and it was finally decided after a very unfortunate incident that involved the Grand Wizard Non. Yes, 'THE' Wizard of Non! The Wizard of all Wizards, the big Kahuna of Wizards, the big daddy of them all ... well in this area at least.
Everyone knows the Wizard of Non is truly a big Wizard, not only in his powers, but height as well as girth, we are talking BIG here. He was coming for a visit and many grand festivities were planned. The day of his arrival the Duchess decided to ice over the ballroom with a little snow conjured up for good measure. The doors of the ballroom swung open and before anyone realized what was happening, the Grand Wizard of Non, hit the iced floor with a bounce, slid around in circles hitting fairies and Elves, sending them helter skelter in his path as he made his way down the length of the ballroom. Just as they thought they had him cornered he hit the bandstand, bounced and slid backwards, hitting the balustrade and rolled down the main spiral staircase and was stopped by two very brave Elves, before hitting the huge wooden doors. It was described by one observer as "A giant bowling ball gone amuck." What!? You think I make this stuff up? I can only say...this is what I have been told! :o)
Well, back to the story. You can imagine, the Grand Wizard of Non, was not amused, in fact Rupert the Wizard and various other Wizards had to do everything in their power to convince the Wizard of Non, not to obliterate the Duchess into Fairy Dust and spread her to the four winds. It was decided the Duchess was to be banned to Upper Middle Pied du Lapin. It was in everyone's best interest and good health. The aftermath of the unfortunate incident were minor and could have been much worse considering the momentum the Wizard of Non was traveling. He was in a full body cast for six weeks and had a terrible headache and was a bit dizzy from all the spinning, but he is fine now and apparently no worse for the experience. The Fairies and Elves that were mowed down only had bumps and bruises and healed quickly. The two brave Elves who stopped the spinning Wizard were given a handsome reward of three wishes, after they got out of their leg and arm casts. They are fine, the Elves are a sturdy breed.
Up there on the mountain peak, the Duchess lives in a cottage of ice, frosted moss, icicles and snow. The great North Wind has taken up residency and keeps her company along with her pet Snow Owl. She is very happy there, where she can conjurer up her spells and send them to far away places via the North Wind. So when the sky gets those dark gray, low snow clouds and the air turns frosty, look to the North, it's probably the Duchess of Ice getting ready to send you a sparkling gift of ice and snow...or so I've been told :o)
Comments (64)
stevey3d
Oh My... This is BEAUTIFUL! Superb colours and lighting! Excellent Textures too!
pops
A brilliant story and what a gorgeous image, the colors are so lovely
Bossie_Boots
Oh wow Incredible scene and story superb work !!!!
AGentleMuse
Simply magical storytelling again!! Gorgeous image also!!
zaigodou
Gorgeous image!!
magnus073
What a truly delightful and wonderfully detailed story and your image is a vision to behold.
JaneEden
Excellent composition and magical story - hugs Jane xx
Tigi63
Wow ein sehr schönes Bild,Klasse Farbe und Effekte,toll
efron_241
Ice Cold the Best.. We say that in Dutch.. IJskoud de Beste and we mean it.. this is SUPER ART you GROW !!!!
pjlawson
Another incredible story and image! Beautifully done! I'm chilled just looking at it! lol! Your story telling is fantastic!
sylki
Oh What a lovely story, it brought a smile to my face, I could see the Wizard whizzing (Pun intended >smile<) down the ballroom knocking elves and fairies all over the place (still smiling). Beautiful picture with gorgeous props and character, super lighting too
aquablue
Oh My favorite colors !!! a very nice frozen atmosphere ! incredible scene...............
Raindroptheelf
The blue light really helps to make it look sooo cold and you worked wonderful with the brushes. Fantastic work!!
brycek
Beautiful image and story..Excellent work!!
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my friend, What beautiful work; is Wonderful. Congratulations!!! It is an honor to see a great artist as like you’re to do this beauty. A million stars *** Happy Monday Hug and kiss in your heart. Luminous blessings Ludy Since I would like to be capable of speaking better the English to express what this work me inspires and to be capable of saying it to you. (Sorry to have that to write the same thing in English to all, but are few the words that I have in English to say)
DennisReed
Exquisite Alexis! Bravo!
flavia49
Splendid story and fantastic artwork. I explecially like the blue ice light!!!
flaviok
Uma história brilhante minha amiga, que traz sua mágia para esta imagem esplendorosa. de beleza rara.impressiona e toca profundamente a alma tantos sentimentos belos transmitidos, aplausos (5)
lwperkins
Looks chilly yet extrememly elegant! The crystal look is in this season, I am told;-) Thank you for the wonderful story, too!
louly
Beautiful, romantic scene! Superb!
bpclarke
Magnificent! I would feel bad if she had been banished and became bitter. Since she's happy, everything turned out well. Excellent story and a fantastic piece of art. Splendidly done. Bunny
siamkat
Out of this world beautiful! Fantastic.. magical.. Oh wow! :)
npauling
Your duchess looks wonderful in her icy palace and your story fits so well. Beautiful work.
Cinnamon369
Beautiful work my friend! :o)
mikeerson
So, it's all your fault... You created this dutchess of Ice and snow happened here... On my way home, my feet flew out from undernieth me faster than I could say wizard of Non! - even though I fell earlier, before I knew the name wizard of Non. - story ended too quick, you didn't tell us what the 3 wishes were - lol... Oh, by the way, don't let efron_241 read this, he just might tell you you need to go to the beach - oops, too late, he did read it. - great looking fairy tale picture!
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendid and very original fantasy my friend....!!! Have a very magic atmosphere.....!!!!
swjkie100
Beautiful color! You've created quite a beauty here, and her friend is very cool ^_^ Love those icicles O_O
three_grrr
I hope you are saving all these for future generations to read and go ga-ga over the pictures! this is one beautiful scene, cold as ice, and gorgeous as snowflakes!
jif3d
The blue lighting FX really capture the feeling of cold and the Ice Duchess tricks ! Dig the story, I can just see the Wizard bowling ball right now, mowing down all in his path...hehe ! Very well done & ~Cheers~
Brandi
Wow, what an absolutely gorgeous scene! Bravo!