BFT#8: Oontrill Shrine by Arumbus

Bryce • Fantasy • posted on Jan 12, 2008

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BFT # 1 (beginning) Table of Contents Image Title: Listening to the God's Secrets BFT #8: Oontrill Shrine Rising from the center of the Village of the Gentle Ones, hidden deep in a valley in the Hooklock Mountains, the Oontrill Shrine towers high into the sky and often its summit is almost obscured by the clouds. Known to be the highest of such Fur shrines, the Oontrill Shrine is often visited by Furs from all over the continent of Ooloo so that they might become closer to the Mothers who are thought to be in the heavens. It is said that the Oontrill Shrine was commissioned in the 12th century when the Gentle One Clan still numbered in the thousands, by far the largest of any Fur clan before or since. The Scribes and Sages who know of such things write that The Oontrill shrine was a gift from the Goldenfur leader, Uumboo Aaltoo to the Silverfur, Suulan from the Clan of Black Bear. However, instead of winning her as his bride as was planned, the sheer beauty and elegance of the shrine caused Suulan to have a religious epiphany and the young Silverfur chose to dedicate her life to caring and healing others. It is thought that this is the beginning of the doctrine that all Silverfurs become Menk Healers. At the time of Suulan, and for several centuries after that, Silverfur Menks were to be only the purest of heart and were demanded to remain virgins their entire lives. This was so the temptations and delights of sex would not interfere with the work this religious order was committed to. During these several hundred years, the Vestal Healers, as the order was called, maintained control of the shrine and none but themselves and high ranking Goldenfur leaders were allowed to visit the shrine. This changed with the Chandralee of 1572 when three of the Mother’s appeared to Iilen Oolon, then the leader of the Vestal Healers at the summit of the shrine. It took the combined influence of Siberlee, the Mother of Nature, Terees the Mother of Healing and compassion, and Dulan the Matron of the Fur Race to convince Iilen that the Shrine should be shared by all Furs. With that decision made, the importance of Vestal Healers diminished as did the belief that Menk healers should be virgins. It is now a common practice that all Silverfurs be trained in the way of ... The Rest of the story ----- My first Attempt with Bryce, so don't laugh! Much, Much different than DAZ or Poser. Hope you like it. - Rick

Comments (33)

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stevey3d

10:29AM | Sat, 12 January 2008

Superb Rick! Excellent colour and light! Great narrative too! 5+

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Erynn

10:30AM | Sat, 12 January 2008

Wow, amazing lighting and colors!! Outstanding :)

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photostar

10:44AM | Sat, 12 January 2008

First attempt at Bryce, eh....this is extraordinary work, Rick. POV, ATMOS, lighting all superb. And, I might add, you really know just how to create excellent, billowy cloud formations.

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Kath13

10:46AM | Sat, 12 January 2008

Love the atmosphere in this one Rick - Awesome work!

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debz

10:49AM | Sat, 12 January 2008

Excellent 1st attempt!! Great lighting & colour!! Great work!!

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Tanglimara

10:49AM | Sat, 12 January 2008

This is a stunning image for your first attempt with Bryce, I'm in awe. Fantastic atmosphere and great golden colours. Tony :-)

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Bossie_Boots

11:06AM | Sat, 12 January 2008

Oh wow im in awe to i cant believe it i couldnt do a thing maybe i should have another go this is wonderful artwork well done you !!!!!

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sackrat

11:09AM | Sat, 12 January 2008

An exceptional image !

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Arumbus

11:25AM | Sat, 12 January 2008

Thank you all. Well this took far longer than most of my images (learning curve) not quite satisfied with the river coming down from the mountains.... and the sky is not as golden as I intended.... tried god knows how many combinations - this was the best. I am not unpleased with the result. But Bryce is a bear to work with. (newbie speaking) 'spose I have been spoiled with the ease of Daz Studio!

Kuiski

11:30AM | Sat, 12 January 2008

cool work with nice colors and great new chapter. Great!

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MUSEWORX

1:10PM | Sat, 12 January 2008

Totally awesome work. Especially the centaurs silhouette! Muis

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CaperGirl42

1:11PM | Sat, 12 January 2008

Awesome lighting and work here!

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goldie

1:28PM | Sat, 12 January 2008

wow! this is such a beautiful scene--could have fooled me that this is your first bryce--terrific work ;)

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Kartika

2:34PM | Sat, 12 January 2008

Superb landscape!

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shanpoo

3:57PM | Sat, 12 January 2008

Beautifully done image! Excellent depth.

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Sivana

4:27PM | Sat, 12 January 2008

That´s really a fantastic view on your scene!! The light of late evening is fantastic!!

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Skydancer917

4:46PM | Sat, 12 January 2008

Rick this is really awesome for your first scene! Great job!

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Syltermermaid

5:01PM | Sat, 12 January 2008

Wonderful work!!!! Absolutely georgeous!!! Fantastic pose and light!! Hugs Ute

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ledwolorz

5:02PM | Sat, 12 January 2008

Great work.

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castaneda

5:20PM | Sat, 12 January 2008

Beautiful

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Fidelity2

6:21PM | Sat, 12 January 2008

Superb. 5+.

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alltheoriginalnames

7:54PM | Sat, 12 January 2008

Very beautiful piece of art, I absolutely love this piece. Outstanding lighting and silhouette, and great scene and composition. I really dig the wreitten story as well, setups the piece perfectly and gives it a wonderful backstory and history further conecting the observer to the piece. Very well done

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