We Are One - Ishtar Legends (for Val and everyone) by brewgirlca
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These are both Val's girls so I want to especially thank her for gifts that made not only this image but this series possible - but I want you to know this image is for all of you who have followed this series and those who have just joined. Your love and support is priceless. There be one more left.
Welcome back Alora you wild child of Sumer!
Oh, Enheduanna! I guess I have you to thank for getting me back from the darklands.
Not just me, but Ishtar, Utu, Sin - in fact Alora you owe your new life to a whole pantheon of Gods, from both Akkad and Sumer.
Um, I was pretty stupid wasn't I? So determined was I to have my vengeance on Sargon that I waged a war that I could not win.
Alora, you've got to know that there are other ways than war to bring justice to a grievance. You have to listen to the council of your allies but most of all you have to make time to know your adversaries mind. There will always be a reason, a seemingly just cause, for why people do what they do. Find out what that reason is, address it and victory will always be yours.
But why did your father destroy the temples of Sumer? Why wasn't war the answer to stopping him?
Alora, you waged war and where did it get you?
I wound up in the darklands, but I got your father too!
Yes, mutually assured destruction! Neither side talking, neither side taking the time to find out the other's reasons. You call that a good plan? I call that insanity.
But how else could I have stopped him?
Did you have to take Sargon on by yourself? What council did your friends give you?
No, I did not; we came to Lagash as a team. Ninshubar advised caution and Ishtar wanted to force Sargon into dialogue. She was determined to make him understand why his war on our gods, our beliefs was wrong.
Did either of them advise killing my father?
No.
Then why did you?
I wanted revenge!
And revenge then blinded you. It became more important than peace and understanding?
Yes. It seemed to be the only way to win.
And I repeat, where did this desire to win get you? Where did it get you Alora, not my father, but you?
It destroyed me. It took away my life.
Ah, well then Alora, by your own admission going to war did not solve your problems, unless you count being dead as winning. Only through the grace of the love of Lady Inanna are you here now. Do you now see a way other than war? Do you now see the loving face of the Goddess?
Yes, yes I do see what you are saying. You are the high priestess of Akkad and yet you name the Goddess Ishtar, or Inanna as you call her, as your Lady too. Is it possible that many people can see the same divine, each in their own ways? Can it be true that all are beliefs are but different paths to the same source? Oh my, if this is so, then all our religious wars - they are but the blind intolerance of closed minded men! The path to enlightenment can take many routes; there is no purpose in fighting.
Ah Alora, there is hope for you yet! You are no longer so blinded by hate as you once were. You were born of both a Goddess and a human, there is wisdom in your bloodlines, wisdom that you need to more fully embrace. Are you prepared to do this now?
I have been given another chance - I am awake and I have need to see. I need to see how the light shines through other eyes - your eyes. I would join with you dear Enheduanna, to share your path with you. I will not turn aside from this gift of the Goddess. I will seek to make peace with the Gods of Sumer and Akkad for indeed it is clear, we are all of one faith, one people, although I was once too blind to see.
Then welcome dear sister. Our journey together will be long and our road rough, but this is a good start. You are a warrior and I am a priestess - together we embody the spirit of both Ishtar and Inanna. With faith in her we will work to bring light to the world of men. We are one.
Comments (52)
Faemike55
Very nice dialogue, Roxy Great render
eekdog
the ishtar series is one of my favorite series of many roxy. each and every image is so full of detail, beauty and superb characters. really love how you created this one hon. 10*s if i may say. lol steve
3dpoetry
Awesome pic, the raw emotion is truly felt.
DrCarl
this is wonderful it has an ethereal feel to it the blue is electric against the ochres and yellows clever colour choice very strong image
Tracesl
excellent
Sepiasiren
this is so gorgeous on so many levels--astounding work as well as sentiments!
vintorix
Yes it is sad indeed that the Ishtar saga goes to its end. Gods that looks and behave like people and gets angry and jealous like real people just like in Greece! It has been thoroughly enjoyable. But Roxanne must take the next step in her artistically development. Who know what she is planning next?
puffle_huff
Wonderful!!
alessimarco
An epic image for an epic tale! Beautiful colors and effects make this image grand!
Tholian
Compassion beyond desire in the halls of the gods... Excellent render here.
RodS
The artwork, and the narration are both far above what any meager descripions are able to convey! This has been a mgnificent series, Roxy! The art is beautiful, and the enlightenment both Alora and Sargon received would be a welcome change in our troubled world if only those with the power to change things would embrace it. But then maybe WE are the ones with that power....
Finnerman
Wow, this in just amazing, love the colors !!!
ladiesmen
Wonderfull work for a great friend. Yes agree shame the Ishtar series will end. I hope (and sure) you will create another great series. Lucky for many we have been able to see your storytelling and image skills the past month with wonderfull works
zil2008
What a compassionate image and dialogue. The image just shows the tenderness of Enheduanna towards Alora.Just like a Big sister comforting a little sis. Excellent illustration and dialogue as always.Almost sorry the story will end soon but we can hardly wait to see what you come up with next. You do have great range on your artistic talents.
lior
Superbe!
renecyberdoc
most excellent composition.
sylki
Absolutely stunning!! The tender poses make this image for me! Superb!!
Rhanagaz
Beautiful render and characters, Roxy! The dialogue flows gentle with the image...;o)
SyberianFrost
Beautiful image
dragonmuse
Beautifully done image and excellent message.
missblue
So beautiful!
RodolfoCiminelli
A wonderful and beautiful double portrait.....!!!!!
MineFujiko
Beautiful work!! nice composition as always.
Valery3D
WOW Rox you never seace to amaze me...you are so talented whatever you create it all looks fabulous...your compositions and portraits and postwork all is so beautiful and fine crafted and you put so much love and attention in every detail.....i admire your skills and i feel proud that you used my characters for your series....thank you so much for that! :) Amazing portrait work..wow!! love it! Thank you Sweetie! Big hugs Val.
magnus073
Roxie, this is such a beautiful and enchanting image my friend. It is such a marvelous dedi that is filled with love and care.
RJS
A beautiful and evocative double portrait that matches perfectly your thoughtful dialog. Enlightenment usually comes only after a painful learning experience, and you depict this exquisitely in your narration. Once again you transcend mere technical excellence to give us a piece of true Art. It certainly brought a tear to my eye. Thank you for sharing this, Roxy, and congratulations on a superb series.
nefertiabet
This is wonderful, fantastic portrait my friend and so nice story :-) Thanks!!!
tamburro
Really loved the colors of this image Roxy. The tones that you used are amazing dear friend, the effect of merging with the background sets the right tone is a beautiful scene! Bravo! Big hug!
njb2000
Great looking portraits lovely style!
1010
It is so emotional Roxie, you have captured a precious moment!