"Keeper of The Fire" (for all my friends) by Heathcroft
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Anyway, I had better let Count Tyrannus tell you about it in his 50th Castle Chronicle - I can hear him scratching at the door...
" My Children, how I have missed you all, your shining eyes, your eager demeanour. My artist slave was pretending to be inconvenienced with some story about his arm not functioning. If he gives me any more trouble I will send him for Correction Therapy... then, maybe not, for some reason the slaves seem to enjoy it. Hmmm, I will think of something more suitable..
I digress. Due to the inconvenience, I had to stay awake way past the recent full moon and the Castle slaves know how much this tires me these days. I shed a further digit or two clawing my way out of my oaken coffin this month as Seaglemus, my manservant, did not come to my aid.
As the rats fought over the disconnected digits with disgusting squeals of glee, I somehow found the strength to summon the Castle Pilots Digby and Barnabus and gave them instructions to fly in the Good Doctor Cannibal Spectre to tend to my afflicted appendages.
The Good Doctor inferred on his last visit (having quaffed a full jug of vintage port) that he may try grafting some new fingers onto my withered hand using some 'spares' harvested from the slaves who await their fate in the cells below the Castle kitchens. (After all they won't miss them soon and there's not much meat on their scraggy bones so I surely won't at the coming feast.) And time permitting, I may let him look at my artist slave's condition. He does complain so, the whining wretch!
But I digress....
In the deepest bowels of the Castle, there is a large furnace that is kept at white heat to make the fearsome weapons that the beautiful She'ba tempers on her iron forge
The furnace area is tended by one of my many fine Warrior Maidens, many of whom you have already met. The Warrior Princess Ge'zeabah is impervious to the roaring flames, although the more preceptive of you (who like to zoom in to the bigger picture) may notice that she does come out in a rather fetching sheen when exposed to the heat.
Actually, many of the Castle slaves and soldiers have noticed this lithe and comely maiden of the flames, and I am never short of volunteers to carry the heavy buckets of coal down the many stone stairs to keep the furnace stoked. Some, sadly, never return and their skulls turn up later in the cinders and ashes. But I expect their trip was worthwhile prior to their untimely demise...
When not tending to the furnace, the delightful Ge'zeabah joins the other Warrior Maidens in times of war, battle practice, or simply to disport her finely turned and lissome limbs in simple pursuits, such as Castle Volleyball on the Castle Ward. How I encourage these delightful pastimes!
My apologies, My Friends, I do get distracted at my age. To crave your pardon, I had that truanting slave prepare a picture of the fair Ge'zeaba tending her furnace, and today you may see it! "
Count Tyrannus
All comments welcome! Thanks for dropping by!
Dave
Previously....
"Dark Fall"
Amazing Fantasies
Comments (127)
mikeerson
Burn baby burn, disco inferno, burn baby burn, burn that mother down... Discos not dead, it just hides in the corner of your memories-lol
Mondwin
Really a splendid done...bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
Tracesl
excellent!
mauk
Great work!!!!!!!
Igolochka
This is so fantastic creation!!!! Great composition, effects and lightning. Character is a gorgeous beauty! It's wonderful to see you again, dear Dave, please take care, my friend...
carlx
Impressive composition, Dave!!! I hope You are better!!!
romanceworks
A very fiery scene and sexy warrior...and I especially enjoyed your story. :o) CC
45Cool
Incredible work Dave! Most excellent fire effects and atmo, also those skin tones are over the top......just perfect. Hope you are feeling better and all is well!
Zazou
WOW ! Fabulous artwork !!
1010
Awesome Dave, so fierce and fiery. Stunning.
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my dear friend Dave. Precious and brilliant artwork!! Congratulations!! All you artwork is Very Beautiful!! It is a real pleasure to visit your gallery. A million stars from me.**Thanks you very much for you comments. Hug and kiss in Your heart.Luminous Blessings.Ludy
gomcse
DUDE! This lighting and figure are AWESOME.
MagikUnicorn
My favorite colours, WOWWWWWWWW Gorgeous scene & Work
BenBischop
Great Work.....!!
Miska7
Very nice character, pose and expression! Nice lighting. Well done.
densa
fantastic scene and art wonderful dedication
HellKitten
Stunning image. The colors are sensational. Great work.
Steff_7
Wow!!! My shade of red for sure. Stunning and alive in color, light and the awesome fx this lass. Thanks for the kind words but you made my day posting this siperb art. Thanks and a fav. Excellent (and I go a little red in the face)
leanndra
Whoa, look what she's almost wearing! ;) Just teasing you Dave! This is beautiful! Awesome dedication too! Lea
flora-crassella
wow ! What a great work!!!!!
dburson
Wow! very striking!
Grizabella
Very impressive and fiery, great scene!
BessieB
An excellent piece of art Dave, great colours and stunning effects. Superb
Sylvia
Wow!! ~Impressive~ You are so Creative & Talented... FABULOUS!!! Thanks for sharing :-}
furuta
Fantastic image and color. excellent work!!
gaius
We're all glad to see you back and to see you're still the great, talented artist you've ever been...What a splendid celebration for your come back...this image is so fabulous. And thanks for the nice dedication. (I'm so pleased to know I made you laugh...).
DarkStormCrow
Excellent work, well done...
lior
It's very nice from you!I'm glad to see you back: a so touching dedication!
virginiese
a beauty ! Love the work on the highlight !
CarolSassy
Very hot! Great pose 'n' expression! Fantastic details! Excellent work! (: