Cheiftaness Brightlance by Iceshark39
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A direct decedent of Two-Spear after he made the break with the Wolfriders six generations before Cutter set out on the quest of Sorrow’s End. Brightlance (given the name Firemane) was the unusual result of a cub pupped out of Recognition to Two-Spear and a lovemate, Thrush - a decedent of the First Comers. Shortly after her birth Two-Spear continued on his quest, leaving Thrush and a small group of Wolfriders behind to basically fend for themselves.
The group called their home Silver Crescent Holt and were led by Thrush’s then Recognized lifemate, Greybriar, who took young Firemane as his own cub, even when his Recognition with Thrush resulted in two cubs of their own - Swordflower and Starmark. Firemane’s leadership of the tribe was never in question by it’s members as she was the daughter of Two-Spear, but as yet, was too young to accept the mantle of leadership.
Thrush was killed in a harsh winter avalanche, Greybriar slipped into a deep depression and seclusion, effectively forcing the role of Chief onto Firemane’s shoulders. As the seasons progressed, Greybriar’s depression worsened lending him to fits of violent rage and carelessness, it was the latter that ultimately resulted in his brutal death at the hands of a rarely seen group of human hunters. His death and the subsequent random attacks thereafter prompted Firemane to fully accept her duty as Chief and wreak a bloody revenge on those who killed the man she looked upon as her father. She shed the name Firemane and became Brightlance in deference to her preferred weapon (as well as that of her true sire) the spear.
Her lovemate, Firestorm, ever at her side, their plans to become lifemates with the aid of the healer, Rainglimmer fell on disaster when she Recognized a tribe elder, Greyowl. A man many seasons even Two-Spear’s elder and a descendant of one the few High Ones remaining in the forest. Being of the mentality she was, Brightlance fought to stave off the Recognition, being devoted in mind and spirt to Firestorm only, claiming she would rather have Greyowl’s wolf as a mate than him (a statement to which Rainglimmer jokingly remarked "That could be arranged" – the comment didn’t earn her many points with Brightlance). Regardless, in the end, the two came together, but only for the sake of Recognition and not with any sort of emotional bond to tie them to one another, and she returned to Firestorm as her true lifemate.
The union between herself and Greyowl resulted in the birth of a daughter, Silverthorn, who will, inevitably become her mothers successor, when, and indeed, if she ever does. With the aid of Rainglimmer later she bore two cubs to Firestorm, a son and daughter, Starfire and son, Arrowswift. Firestorm is the only one now with whom she shares any kind of intimacy or tenderness, and displaying a barely civil, bordering on distantly disdainful, attitude toward Greyowl – but woe be to the individual who tries to do the aging elf harm.
Ever one to buck conformity, and, at times, would even seem The Way, Brightlance much to many of her tribes chagrin, after killing a marauding long-tooth, took to rearing it’s cub and eventually forming a bond with it the likes of which most others shared with only wolves. Dubbing the savage feline Silverblade, for it’s luxuriant silvery pelt, she shares her animal bond with a white wolf named Blackfrost as well. Both creatures are fiercely loyal to her and distantly tolerant of each other.
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**This is an image loosely based on characters based on and inspired by an old story of mine, based on a comic series called Elfquest (by Wendy and Richard Pini) and the Wolfriders (copyright to Warp Graphics and Father Tree Press). Thanks for 30+ years of magic!
These were members of a splinter tribe, my own creation, in a place called Silver Crescent Holt.
No copyright infringement is intended or implied.
Two-Spear, Cutter, the Wolfriders, and High Ones/First Comers, and Sorrows End are (c) to the Pini's
Comments (44)
mininessie
very good image!!
Iceshark39
Firemane/Brightlance, Thrush, Greybriar, Firestorm, Greyowl, Silvermane, Blackfrost, Silverthorn, Starfire and Arrowswift are my characters from Silver Crescent Holt **a long tooth is similarly compared to what would be called a saber-toothed cat.
~~ Rendered in DAZ Studio ~~ Victoria 4.1 Violet Texture by Liquid Rust Kay's Leathers DM Productions Coiffure Celeste hair by Neftis Aiko 3 ponytail hair (DAZ) Millennium Big Cat with sabertooth morphs and white tiger mats Millennium Dog with wolf morphs and mats Dagger of Attunement by DreamTheatre Spear from Santuario by DM Productions Hunters Moon background Laurie S (DAZ) Lights and V4.1 pose by meFaemike55
Very nice image! Well done
SWard80
Fantastic image and story hun! LOVE the lighting on the characters and your choice of background is fantastic. Brightlance is gorgeous! Great costume! And as always your skill as a storyteller never ceases to amaze me. Makes me want to get into Elfquest all the more!
Darkwish
Very sweet pic! Very well done! 5
lyron
Fantastic work!
gizmee
Excellent scene...looks great!! Nice!! :)
kasalin
Wonderful scenery
Antonio57
Magnifique mise en scène ou les deux bètes n'ont pas l'air de s'apprécier!!!!
amirapsp
A really great render...Hugs
schonee
Excellent story and image Well done
zaqxsw
Fantastic image and background Stacey! She's stunning! Very well done!
magnus073
Cool looking scene and characters Stacey, really great
NekhbetSun
And yet another beautiful and striking image !!!
Syltermermaid
Again a wonderful part of your story and the nightlight looks amazing!!! Hugs Ute
DarkStormCrow
Excellent!
hipps13
wonderful work
myquad
Fantastic all the way around!
lorddarkwolf
interesting combo!
lunchlady
Wow! Awesome scene!
Richardphotos
very creative writing and art. they do not look to be friends
kitzie21
Great scene! I like it a lot.
LinaraTar
fantastic scene! =)
BenBischop
Beautiful....!!
cmcc
extremely well done scene.
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my dear friend, A wonderful composition full of harmony and beauty. Fantastic work. Superbly done!! Congratulations!! It is a real luxury to visit your gallery. A million stars and applauses from me.*** Thanks you very much for you comments.Beautiful day for you.Hug and giant kiss in Your heart. Luminous blesing.Ludy
Flint_Hawk
Very dramatic! Excellent scene!
Mad-Mike
Real fantastic scene! love the moon, and the lighting here :-)
Radar_rad-dude
A beautiful render and a marvelous story! You have great creative talents in both fields! Fantastic!
mikeerson
great looking scene - looks like a snap shot.