Fog of War by brewgirlca
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Had a lot of fun postworking the magical fog and smokey affects on this one.
Callum was never sure about all that had happened on that day, the day that he lost Lady Abigail. Much of it was lost in the fog, the fog on the ground, the fog of war.
It had seemed like a good day for an ambush given the humans hated such weather and the elves could get in close without being seen. But maybe the old citadel ruins had not been the right place to strike, maybe they should have waited until Shaw's troops had moved deeper into the forest, maybe he should have shot Shaw with an arrow right away when he had the chance. Ah the damn maybes. Callum could never let go of all the ways that maybe he could have made their strike better.
All's he clearly remembered was Abigail falling in the hail of arrows that met them when they first rushed the column of men. Why had those archers been ready? It was as if they could see through the fog but humans could never see in the fog the way that elves could. That is why they had set the ambush in the first place. In hindsight, it had been a strange fog, not at all natural. It didn't feel like that when they first attacked. But as the battle pressed they could see it swirling in strange strands that seemed to stick like glue. Then suddenly a space around them would become clear, exposing them to attack. It had to have been a spell! But who would cast a spell like that for the humans? They surely couldn't do it themselves....their magic was pathetic and weak. Someone, a wayward elf or fae, must have helped them.
And the way Shaw's sword had glowed as he and Callum met on the field of battle. Now that was strange. Only swords with elven protective magic were supposed to shimmer like that. Granted it had not been strong, not like his, but still it was unmistakably there. But only for Shaw, not the rest of his men. There was something about Shaw that was different from the rest of the humans, something very dangerous.
Callum had never fought a tougher man - the two of them were as equal as any two adversaries could ever be. Stroke matched counterstroke for what seemed eternity. They had fought to a standstill, chests heaving, swords down, exhausted to the point of being unable to swing their sabres or raise their arms. Both were beaten and yet neither was defeated.
Callum was never really sure what happened next, by then he had been too wasted and bloodied to think straight. He seemed to remember both of them being joined by small parties of their own men, words being exchanged and then both of them being pulled from the field by their own kind. But yet when he later asked his men about what had happened and who had come to his aid, no one could remember, no one knew.
What happened to Callum that day remained a mystery to him; a mystery that pulled at his soul. Why was he still alive? Who had come to his aid, and Shaw's? Surely there was magic afoot that day, but who had cast it and why? It was a fog that both played with and plagued his memory. Such was the fog of war.
Callum by phoenix1966 at DAZ
Shaw by phoenix1966 at DAZ
Callum's outfit is tough style by Laksmi at DAZ
Shaw's outfit is Slicer by vampir3princess at DAZ
Slicer textures by Sarsa at DAZ
Magic Effects brushes by Orestes at DAZ
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Comments (54)
dragonmuse
Really cool piece. I love the face of the storyteller. His expression is excellent.. a far off stare..
Faemike55
Fantastic image and wonderful story, Roxy A great way to start the New Year Happy New Year to you and your family
eekdog
wow, very intence scene Roxy. super fx and stmo, like the face overlaid in this image. Happy New Year / Steve
lwperkins Online Now!
A great story and lots of detail in the large view!
1010
The foggy atmosphere just adds to the drama of this intense image! Happy New Year!
ladiesmen
Great scene and story Roxy. Awesome postwork. Happy new year
misthemes
Fantastic scene dear Roxy ! Atmospheric fog intensifies the action. I love also your stories !!! Happy New Year my friend ! :) Hugs
magnus073
Amazing work on this exciting image and story Roxy, you always do such a great job on your art. Hope you have a Happy New Year
Ash888
Great kinda spooky scene. I like the char, impressive face. Interesting story line :-)
julesart
This ismage really turned out great! I do love the fog effects! You did a great job with it! Great action poses and lighting! A wow from me!
vintorix
Fabulous fog and mist, metal shimmering and mood. A great battle scene!
Finnerman
Very well done fantasy art, looking great with the fog !
Rhanagaz
Excellent scene, Roxy! And great chapter, too! Great work and presentation of these two characters! Love it! ;o)
anitalee
Excellent
MineFujiko
Excellent work! Nice atmosphere! Happy New Year to you!
zil2008
Super scene to illustrate Callum's thoughts. For sure you had fun with the mist and the fog. Happy New year! Hugs Liz
drifterlee
Wonderful scene and story!
mgtcs
This is a marvelous story and image Roxy, great style as usual and YES....I loved it! ****
barryjeffer
A great scene, love the effects. Very dramatic, very excellent as always.
averroes
Excellent work! Happy New Year!!!
alessimarco
~Really fabulous light and effects!~
FaeMoon
That's some great postwork, Roxy! You do smoke and fog as well as your glow effects. The way you extend this into the framing really makes the whole piece cohesive and I like the way you worked Callum's face to show his confusion and pain. The fight poses look dynamic and natural. Great way to start 2011. :) Delaney
scifibabe
Love your writing. Really good stuff. I enjoyed the unique take on war. Your metaphor is wonderful. Love how you portrayed it too. The fog effect is great. Fabulous posing and expressions. Wonderful work.
adorety
Great poses and action. Excellent render and expert postwork. Like the story, definitely leaves me wanting more. Lots of mysteries to unfold.
lior
Impressive and stunning!
mistressotdark
wow....cool work very impressive
ssteph
Splendid atmosphere and a sense of action, great work
renecyberdoc
this ambush went down south then lol.a very fascinating story roxy. render is very finely worked out.
missblue
Fantastic work =)!!
pixeluna
Wow, this is beautiful, the post work, poses and the characters. A superbly done image!