She Returns - for SidheRoseGraphics by brewgirlca
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This is for Rayvn of SidheRoseGraphics who passed along her new guy Clay to me last week. I had suggested to Ray that Clay would probably make a fine Isimud and she gave the go ahead to give him a try. Clay is available at YURDigital. Also making his debut is Simon playing the role of Ishtar and Ninshubar's grandfather Enki, the prime male deity of Mesopotamia. Isimud is Enki's vizier.
And yes for those who have been dropping hints for some time now, "She Returns" does mark the return of the Ishtar and the Search for Knowledge series. For those of you needing refreshing or just joining the story now, I have provided a link at the bottom for the three synopsis of what happened in Chapter 1. Chapter 2 was tied to Anna's tale and was not part of the original legend.
Isimud, look to the heavens! Are those two small beings fast approaching what I think they are?
Yes, my lord Enki, I do believe they are two small dragons and one is gold one and one is purple!
By the Gods Isimud then it has to be them at last! Those dragons can only be Nasim and Elfida and that means that Ishtar, Ninshubar and Alora cannot be far behind. Look for their boat on the waters of the river. Those are Ninshubar's babies for sure; no one else but the Goddess of the Wind has a pair of dragons like that!
Indeed yes my lord, I agree, it must be them! Unless sent afar as messengers those dragons are always with Ninshubar. Today this fruit and wine shall not be wasted as food for these rats.
Ah yes, every day since the three of them left to battle Sargon of Akkad we have left this offering for their return and today it will not be wasted! Tonight we will celebrate the return of the Goddess's; tonight we will learn the fate of the people, gods and temples of Sumeria and Akkad! Tonight we drink wine and beer and feast like we have never done before!
Shall I go tell the servants to start preparing for a party my Lord?
Yes, do so Isimud but do it quickly. Do not tarry, for I want you to be here to share this fruit and wine when they arrive. Make sure though that you get someone to draw the bath, for the girls will want to cleanse themselves before the feast begins. Lay out some of their best clothes so that they may shed their battle gear. And make sure that some extra fowl are prepared for Nasim and Elfida or Ninshubar will flail us alive for neglecting her beasts! Use some of the birds that Ninshubar and Alora killed during Alora's hunting trial, none would be better suited for the occasion.
It will all be done my lord. I shall make sure a banquet like none other will be ready for their arrival. It may take a while though to prepare the food as you request.
That will be fine Isimud. We shall have some drinks, hear what has happened and then the women will bathe. They may all be warriors, but they are ladies too, so that will all take some time. Now hurry, go!
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Comments (28)
Faemike55
Absolutely marvelous work Roxy! Nice to know that the ladies are returning home what tales they shall regale everyone at the feast! their deeds and their bravery. of friends gained and lost. Glorious times for all, until the next adventure beckons them
nitegrafix
I really like the overall composition of this, Wonderful work!
SidheRoseGraphics
Glad to see Ishtar and Ninshubur coming back!!! There are many rousing tales to be told, for certain! Thank you so much for involving Clay in this as Isimud, Roxy. He looks quite shiny and spiffy in the Atlantis armor :) Wonderful composition and story to welcome the Return!! Beautiful image.
adorety
Nice to see one of Rayvn's characters in your work, seems very fitting and melds with your style so well. Great scene and excellent detail. More rats too ;)
mikeerson
the rats aught to run for the food while the girl has the guys attention - lol
GrandmaT
Great work!
magnus073
Sensational work on the super exciting dedication Roxy, you've done it once again
MineFujiko
Wow! Beautiful and Fantastic work as always! Roxy-sensei
RodS
A long-awaited and magnificent return to your most excellent series! And what a beautiful masterwork to kick it off! Resplendent with all your trademark details - welcome back to the storyteller's table, Roxy! That reminds me..... I'll SM you tonight, since I actually have a night off...... :-D
4udreamcatcher
Awesome work!
Tracesl
excellent
puffle_huff
How on earth have a missed such an in-depth storyline?! I need to go back and read up. Fantastic scene by the way, there's so much going on. I LOVE IT.
eekdog
so many things to observe in this wonderful iamge and dedi for our dear friend Ray, great job Roxy hon.
shingleboot
A most powerful looking scene (especially the guys). Great work
odile
What a fine scene!You put so many fine details there! Excellent!
vitachick
One of your best Roxy!!! So much detail... Excellant composition!!
3dpoetry
Great scene
0rest4wicked Online Now!
A super dedication for Ray! Dazzling details in the image and what a wonderfully entertaining tale!
Ash888
Ah cool to see you are getting back into the Ishtar stories. And as has become your trait you present the return with a lushly detailed scene.
Krid
great scene with excellent details
Heitaikai
Wow, the scene is excellent in every way. I love all the details, but I particularly like the smoke coming out of the jars. A wonderful image!
Blush
Great dedi and story as well A belated happy birthday to Ray Hugs Susan~
twelvemark21
Outstanding scene, wonderfully detailed, superbly rendered!
rbowen
Excellent work!
daggerwilldo
Wonderful work, both literature and illustration. A very fine job.
Rhanagaz
Wonder work and writting!! Love you excellently detaile scene!!! :o)
Chipka
First off: this is one rockin' cool image. I saw it earlier, but was only able to comment now. What I really like about the image is the fact that it works so well as a painting. You have this habit with your renderings of bringing in all sorts of non-digital references, even when they're clearly digital. That's such a great thing. With some of your images, they have a photographic quality to them, especially in terms of the way light falls (which happens in paintings, too, but it "looks" different.) What I like about this image is the painted quality it has. I think it's a matter of colors and tones. There's a kind of layered paint quality this seems to have. You can really see it in the vines and the stonework. The characters are amazing! I love the hot dude with the khol-smeared eyes! More of that hottie would be most welcome (even though he's over-dressed in this image. Oh dear, did I just say that? We'll just pretend that I didn't.) And again, your use of light in this is really superb. Secondly: The writing is quite nice. It seems like its something a bit more narrated than written. It's got a nice tone to it: it's almost conversational, but it's still as formal as something written, but that formality doesn't interfere with it. It's swift, and compelling. It kinda reminds me of some of the stuff I've inhaled, especially by Ursula K. LeGuin, and even Marrion Zimmer-Bradley...there's an incantatory quality to it. More is most welcome.
zil2008
Excellent scene. Glad to see you take up the story again!