Aranée 41: Inspecting the River by NetWorthy
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Her past few weeks with Galen were among the happiest Aranée had ever known.
But the snow was beginning to melt and trees were beginning to bud, signaling the impending return of warmer weather. And with the change came a nervous restlessness within her, a chafing - a strong desire to return to her homelands and to gain access to the crumbling fortress.
Galen, always perceptive to her moods, suggested they take a trip to the river to assess when it might be passable. He suggested a particular high overlook and falls that would allow a good view of a vast expanse of the river, and she readily agreed.
They stood arm-in-arm as she wistfully viewed the roaring cascade. "It will be four to six weeks before we can even attempt to ford this."
Galen nodded in thoughtful agreement. "Yes, agreed. But why so glum? We now have a timeframe for Lord Jobil's expedition."
She perked up. "Yes, I hadn't thought of that. I can use this time to raise a party and provision it."
Galen laughed. "I'm afraid that will not be necessary. Since your deal with Lord Jobil was first made public, there has been no end of volunteers from among his soldiers and palace guard. Jobil says if he granted every request he would be left with maybe two-dozen slackers to guard his lands - and he was only slightly exaggerating! In fact, he has already selected five of his very best to go with us. One of them is an excellent planner and is already well along in his efforts."
She looked at him in genuine amazement. "Really? I had no idea." She considered this and then settled into a crestfallen expression. "So, the time will pass ever so slowly - there is little for me to do but wait."
In apparent non sequitur, Galen gestured at the scenery. "Aranée, don't you think it is beautiful up here?"
Taken aback at the abrupt change of topic, she looked around her at the rugged granite vista, the thundering cataract, and rainbow-laden mist. "Why, yes, it is really quite lovely here, breathtaking even."
A small playful smile flickered on his face. "Would you say it is even 'memorable'?"
An eyebrow raised in growing puzzlement and suspicion, she slowly replied. "Why, yes I think it could be. Galen, just what are you up to?"
Galen responded with an embrace and a kiss on her forehead. As he held her, he said in a soft voice, "Then it is perfect. I sincerely hope we have a great deal to plan for... many, many thoughts to occupy us in the coming weeks." He took a deep breath. "We haven't known each other long, yet it is as if we have known each other forever."
He gently held her inquiring face in his hands and looked deeply into her eyes.
"Aranée D'mere, will you do me the great honor... of marrying me?"
--- TO BE CONTINUED!
View episodes in sequence for the entire story.
I could have turned this out much quicker using Daz Studio, but I don't think it would have turned out as well. What took me so long on this one was using Carrara's terrain building tools. No postwork on this scene except the logo! And so, I continue the C7 learning curve...
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- your words keep me going!
Image and story © 2010 by Larry Hodge
Comments (31)
Miska7
Very nice scene and story. Great poses, lighting and background! Well done.
magnus073
Wonderful scene here Larry and great job of bringing the story to life here
adrie
Very beautiful scene Larry and the story is just great....excellent work.
Erestorfan
Oh wow...I love this romantic scene! I haven't read the rest of the story, so guess I should go to your gallery and read up on these two!
Minda
excellent scene and great story and pose..like your background its beautiful larry...
lyron
Great scene!!
jandunne
Love both the scene and the story!
Faemike55
Wonderful image and great bomb-shell drop!
Seaview123
Very nice work on this scene. Good picture and story!
mininessie
great image!!!
LivingPixels
great work Larry!!!
njb2000
Lovely pose and scene!
Cimaira
oh, how romantic!! Wonderful story and gorgeous image.
1010
Ah, a love story, I love their poses, beautifully done.
lesgraham
Yay more Aranee' .This is a good one Networthy ,all of it .And oh my spirits ,doubt Ara ,ever expected this ahh 'surprise '. This seems almost 'real' like a photo ,I do like it . Hmm she does seem to be able to inspire people ,at least the ones of 'good' inclination even those that barely know of her and in positive ways ,more questions ,more speculations with every part of this story you give us .I do believe that Aranee' is definitely of royal bloodline but what, some sort of mix of High Elf ,'Good' aligned Drow and human ?Possibly ,at least to me it seems that way may be misreading some of th things already revealed in the previous chapters of this story .I must say a most fascinating and avery intriguing puzzle you 're weaving here in the story ....and this matter of the almost regularly timed disappearances, of those of Lord Jobil's Blood line. and others such as Areanee''s own kin .I'm still thinking on that as well ,hmm the other kind of Drow ,agents of some sort maybe .. I suspect that in your world setting,that here are both 'Good' and 'Evil' aligned Drow ,although of the 'Good' ones maybe a bit more then in some standard game and novel world settings ,I am thinking perhaps.. and that for some reasons as yet undisclosed in the story the good aligned ones are forced to act in secret discreetly ..Just a few of my more possibly wild eyed guesses
Marinette
Lovely!
CrownPrince
I knewt it!! I knew he was going to ask her! Excellent story and image!!!
brewgirlca
Never a matter of if but when since shortly after they first met - at least from the time of the first tuneless whistle and clearly evident when he left to say good bye to his past.
mgtcs
amazing and romantic image my friend, great story!
ragouc
Romantic mood.
joaq
Very beautyful scene!Great creation my Friend!!!
2Loose2Trek
Excellent story and this render is just outstanding.
neelzonline
Very cool
mermaid
such a lovely scene, Larry and a wonderful story!
PhilW
A romantic storyline and beautifully posed and rendered - great background too! You are making impressive progress with Carrara which is great to see!
matradin
I wish I could do backgrounds as good as yours. Simply amazing.
PSDuck
Looks more like he's inspecting her eyes! (LOL) I guess he was! Great image!
morganahope
WOW.... AWESOME WORK !!
amirapsp
Sexy work
myrrhluz
Ah, the moment I always wait for! Beautifully done in image and words. Lovely composition and setting! Very romantic pose with Aranée gazing deeply into Galen's eyes and her arm begining the movement that will draw her close to him.