I Do (for Kitzie21) by brewgirlca
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This is for kitzie21 who asked to see more of Ereshkigal and Belili. Well how could I turn down the request of such a special friend who always graces my images with her insightful and often pithy commentaries? Kit is also a very talented artist in her own regard and so please drop by her gallery and have a look. Kit you always give me pause to think and I love that. I hope you like this.
One of the unanswered questions in Mesopotamian mythology is why Belili is considered to be a dark Goddess, when her one starring role that remains intact would put her onto the light side. It has to do with Ereshkigal, but what? Here I set the stage for Belili to become a dark Goddess. To my knowledge there is no record of this event but it gives her a permanent place in my Ishtar stories. She is just too good to let go of!
So Belili, it is you that my sister Ishtar has chosen to come to the darklands? This is rather strange; I had no idea that Ishtar had such special affection for you. In truth I expected to now be facing either Ninshubar or Tammuz.
My lady of darkness, in a few months time you will find yourself facing my brother and I will return to the world of the living. For Tammuz was indeed Ishtar's first choice to come to the darklands. My brother could not resist the urge to wantonly cast his seeds, even in inappropriate places. Ishtar caught him with a palace whorey and was about to impale him when she decided to send him to the darklands instead.
Hohoho, yes, I know my impetuous sister oh so well! Ishtar would not hesitate to kill a man who was cheating on her, she has done it before. Tammuz was an idiot to betray her, after all she had done for him. But men are strange; they do not seem to understand right from wrong. Even though my sister and I have fought bitterly we both know justice. So why are you here and not Tammuz? Surely justice demands his presence - not yours- in my court!
My lady, Tammuz is my brother, and I love him more than life itself. Yes he is badly prone to indiscretion, but he is also filled with the joy of life. It is his nature to procreate wherever and whenever he can. So justice is not served if he spends eternity in the darklands. Ishtar was punishing him just for being who he was.
So who decided that you would come here? And what is this talk of my facing Tammuz in a few months time? I do not understand the workings of the light world. Explain this to me - now!
My lady, it was I who made the offer to Ishtar that I spend half the year in your darklands so that my brother could be free to sow the crops to feed mankind. These crops are needed so that cities can be built and temples and libraries can flourish. Only then will mankind truly come to understand and respect the Gods to their fullest capacity.
And for that Ishtar was willing to give up taking revenge on her lover? I find that surprising!
Do not be, for ultimately Ishtar has the good of mankind foremost in her mind. I was sure that she would accept my offer once she realized that the world needed Tammuz, what we were not sure of was if you would accept. But Ninshubar was confident that you would.
Ah yes, my wise cousin Ninshubar. My sister is lucky to have such an all seeing vizier. Hum, you know Belili, it occurs to me that at times I could do with some wise counseling. I have never had a vizier to advise me, I have always been my own woman. But it strikes me Belili that you would make a perfect vizier for me. You are gifted, both with intelligence and courage and you understand the world of the lightside, as I do not. So I will tell you this, I will accept this offer on the condition that you become my vizier. You will help me to better rule my domain, you will tell me about the land of the living, and perhaps you will even help me find someone to share eternity with me. What say you Belili, do you accept this position?
I do.
Belili is Shadiya (V3!) by Valea and Arki at DAZ with faceoffs unimesh realism kit
Crystal skulls were created by me in the material room from DM props
Comments (41)
Darkwish
Awesome pic! Really nicely done!
shadowhawk2zero
Roxy, As always you have woven words and an image to create a tory worthy of Kings and Queens. Your imagiry is outstanding and I can almost see the light of the flames flickering through the crystal skulls and smell the ozone of the lightning in the background. I applaud you in standng up and showing people the forgotten and misreprisented stories of old. Without storytellers such as yourself, poeple would not know of our forefathers. I for one am glad you have taken accepted this responsibility, it couldn't have been done any better! Roy
Faemike55
WOW! Great postscript to the series! Well done on the posing and lighting!
magnus073
Roxy this is such a spectacular dedication to her and you should be proud as you have outdone yourself. I always enjoy your scenes and the detailed stories bring it all to life
barryjeffer
Another outstanding adventure into the some of the obscure recesses of mythology... thanks for sharing this juicy tidbit of info Roxy. I had never heard this part of the story. seth
dianas..creations
You have such talent for writing storys for your very amazing images!! This image is fantastic, wonderful poses, awesome lighting and the props are just Wow..! I really like the skulls the texture used on them is amazing!!! 5+++
ragouc
Very good character and outfit.
adrie
Fantastic composition and work Roxy, love everything about this wonderful scene, great storry also....well done my dear friend.
brycek
Wonderful scene and story..love the background!!
capelito
Wonderful story and scene. Excellent work.
lyron
Excellent work!!!
Ash888
You have come up with an interesting turn of events here. I like the idea that your Ereshkigal is not seen as the purely cold and destructive Lady she seems to be to so many folks. She is what she is as the Goddess of the underworld, but she also is a feeling and thinking being. This you have captured very well here. I like the colour scheme you used. The brown, tan and black are the colours of the Underworld but the lighting maks them appear with some warmth to them. I also like the way you created a scene which feels alive by the postures and expressions of the two.
zil2008
Roxy, another fantastic render. They look fabulous together. The colors are vibrant and the scene is well put together. So this proves V3 and V4 can co-exist and look great together in the same render..The story is as always a great read. You are a great story teller. Humm! I wonder though if Belili is going to give Ereshkigal a glimpse of the Light side or if it will be the other way around. Will be interesting to see. Obvilusly I don't know the history of these 2 like you do. Great job on this one.
shingleboot
Excellent combination of items to create the mood. Everything seems to be in a natural setting for the story and helps to visualize the event. Wonderful render and story.
eekdog
wonderous job roxy, very beautiful art. steve
svendsen
Excellent scene...:o) Love all those details...:o) Carsten
3x3
lovely couple and a sweet atmosphere my friend x 5+
lorddarkwolf
excellent
lovebone
loving it :)
3dpoetry
Freakin' unreal. Top job mate
Identguy
love the setting. course the women,,, and enjoyed the writeup that went with it. well done.
shotgung0d
Excellent illustration and story, always a joy to view and read. You're last few images have really looked good and these divine ladies might be some of your best.
scifibabe
Wonderful story and fabulous picture. Love all the details you put into this. So much to look at. The first thing I noticed was the crystal skulls. I am impressed that you created these in the materials room. How creative and cool. Love that you did that. Cool effects - love the lightning in the background. Beautiful characters - great outfits and accessories. Perfect lighting. Everything looks so vibrant and crisp. Lovely work!
pops
Excellent scene and render
renecyberdoc
this story goes on great,i like Belili becoming a vizier -as it would be for me,not an athletic advisor but intelligent and of all the most important truthful i would be ,not like the viziers we know through history although nowadays we call em differently,grey eminences maybe,well i get carried away again-lol. i love as well the love on the details you put in your scenes,a plate here a little fruit there,etc. my wifey ute taught me that,that a scene must not look empy,nor overfilled ,it is very much working but soo much more fun seeing the result.
moonbunnie
Wow gorgeous detailed scene , beautiful and charismatic characters and great story!
Tracesl
great detail and setting
schonee
Super story just what I need today. Wonderful work & Dedication Dear Roxy and Beautiful Image.
1010
A beautiful complex scene, bravo!
Iceshark39
WONDERFUL story and a beautiful pairing of characters! LOVE the dialogue and costumes. HOW did you get those skulls to look like crystal?!? (render envy grin). In all seriousness, a fantastic image and beautiful work on your characters and dialogue.