Captain Emeline by LyleAryn
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The Sky Pirates need a captain. We've seen the first mate (New art for her coming tomorrow. I fixed the problems I was having with the original. Also: She has a name now!) and we've seen the cabin girl, Penelope. (Such wonderful comments on her. Thanks guys!)
Now, here is their captain, Emeline. Dug way back to find a name suitable for someone who's been around for a few hundred years. I like how it sounds, and figure "friends" might call her Lin or Emma or something along those lines. She's a Vampyre.
In this setting, Vampires/Vampyres (looks fancier for Victorian/steampunk setting) aren't lethally allergic to the sun. They just don't like it, preferring to hunt in the night like other predators. Constantly at war with her nature. Wishing to atone for sins of the past. Emeline is a stern captain, aloof. Distant from the others, with only her first mate knowing her secret.
This outfit, by the way, is fantastic! It's a fairly recent addition to the Daz store. I even paid full price for it, lol. And I have to say: Worth. Every. Penny. Just look at those textures!
I did ditch the hat for one that suited the character better.
For the figure, I started with the Monster Bride, because I thought maybe I could hide the neck scars for a not quite so undead look. Alas, that was part pf the skin mat, and not a LIE. But I did really like the shape of her face. I borrows the skin mats from Lenore for Victoria 8, a character who I didn't care for the head shape too much. However, combing that skin with the Monster Bride gave me exactly what I was going for.
Then I turned to the set. Mostly, it's "Dreadful Clouds." Of course, I needed an airship and found the excellent "Ramming Zeppelin" her on Renderosity. Currently on sale, too! Hooray! I got it scaled down, and then positioned. It's still fairly big - I needed it far enough back so it' slight wouldn't be cast on the character. It's still closer than it looks, lol. It took me way to long to realize I should just scale things rather than actually moving them so far back.
I got Iray shaders applied tot he boat, and then set about getting that red glow. I'm not used to such older props having so many surfaces to play with! Well done. I like to think if you say that read glow shining from a cloud bank, you'd have to change your underpants.I might have to do more if I show the ship more close-up, but fo now? This looks good.
Then setting up a couple spotlights on Emeline. I got this on the first attempt. No fiddling. Three spotlights, changed their settings by feel, and hit the iray preview button.
On quick adjust to the belt to solve slight clipping, and then hit render.
One of the few times where I'm one-hundred percent happy with the end result. I didn't even bother checking out any of the filters in GIMP.
Tomorrow, I'll post the new art for the first mate, and work on the strong-arm. I've also got to work on the portrait of the blacksmith I've already introduced to my players in the play-by-post so far. I'm doing play-by-post to get them started while schedules and setup coalesces. That way, I'm keeping them engaged and I'm keeping myself excited, and there's a chance for me to get to know the players and their play styles. It also gets the ball rolling early for actual role play.
As always, thank you for commenting. Short list of the Daz Studio grabs for this one.Once I get the whole crew done, I'll be doing a group shot of them. Should be a fun group of NPCs to run.
(My first player is playing a steampunk protoman, from the Megaman series. I'm scratching my head as how to accomplish some character art for him, but man is it a fun concept!)
Figure: The Monster Bride
Skin: BD Lenore for Victoria 8
Main outfit: dForce Guiro Vendetta
Hat: 04W from Arrr Pirate hats
Hair: Thomas Hair for Genesis 3 Males
Comments (26)
ikke.evc
Very nice! And she looks like you better don't cross her. Well done.
LyleAryn
You don't want to walk the plank from the cloud layer. Thanks!
chasfh
Just beautiful! That outfit is superb, you're right about that!
Overall a very fitting image for your character.
LyleAryn
Thank you very much. I can't wait for my players to meet her. They're going to be "kidnapped." (Rescued, really, but they won't know that at first.)
Lord_of_CNF
you are crazy! and i mean it in a good way! :) the first i did think was ''a loooong text to read...'' but hey, the way you write is very funny and cool... i could say - it's a joy to read! :)
and you are right, the textures are incredible!! good image!
LyleAryn
Yeah, I tend to get wordy. Occupational hazard. Thanks for taking a look, and for the feedback! You have a great day. Captain's orders.
rbowen
Great character, outfit, and scene! Excellent work!
LyleAryn
Thank you! One of those rare times where I'm really proud of what I've done.
brylaz
Beautiful image!!!
LyleAryn
Thank you so much!
dbwalton
So texture rich. Amazing.
LyleAryn
Thanks! and I agree. No regrets. I'm dying to put my girl Aryll in that coat, though she might lack other clothing. She tends to have some problems with accidentally burning her clothes.
eekdog Online Now!
darn cool outfit on him. so such a drag poser vendors don't create them. only daz..
LyleAryn
She looks mighty fine. And this set? It's for both male AND female. That cemented it right there, for me. Lots of nice long coats for men, but hardly any for the ladies. Lady pirate gear is almost always "sexy pirate."
You could join us in daz... ;)
Darkglass
Another very cool character and scene, the lighting brings out the best in the textures and materials...top work...!
LyleAryn
Thank you. I'm so glad you like it. You got a good eye for those things, too. When I got the lights set up and hit the preview button, I thought I was crazy. That I would run the render and THEN find the problems. Never got it right on the first go before. All that practice paying off, I guess
Deva3D
Stunning image! Fantastic scene!
LyleAryn
Thank you Deva. Always a pleasure.
Radar_rad-dude
Frosty looking character! Made of true grit! Excellent work on this one! Bravo.
LyleAryn
Thank you, RRD! Thanks for always taking the time to leave a comment. They mean a lot to me, they really do.
MioraaNyte
Outstanding image and wonderful back story.
LyleAryn
Thank you. Everybody ends up with one. I'll think, "Let's just do a simple portrait with no backstory" and by the end I know everything about the character.
I needed a captain, I had an idea, and as I worked with the image everything else fell into place.
Have a beautiful day. Stay thirsty. (Also hydrated)
daggerwilldo
A wonderful character and so well preserved for 100's of years of wear and tear. But then being a VampiresVampyre has some inherent advantages. A great character. I am reminded of a RPG called "Vampire The Redemption" I played it as a first person gamer and was adicted to it and its follow on. When I get the new system built I am sure gaming may come back in a ferocious way. Oh yeah, another way to burn some money. But hey...its all good fun. As is this wonderful render.
LyleAryn
That's a great game. Looking forward to the sequel they're working on.
Playing it TT though... The system is well thought out, but you got to have the right group of people to play with. And the right kind of DM. Definitely not for everybody.
In this case, the system is meant to handle pretty much anything players want to create. I'm still only on a working title for it, but I'm super excited to finally get people playing. I'm calling the setting "Machina Rosa Gothika," or "Red Machine Gothic." Word salad, but it sounds cool.
bucyjoe
fantastic
LyleAryn
Thank you! It's appreciated.
Saby55
Wooow very beautiful work on this one..🙋♂️👍
LyleAryn
Thank you, Saby! It's not often I get done and fall completely in love with a piece. I did with this one. Thanks for having a look.
Tracesl
excellent
LyleAryn
Thank you!
starship64
She looks appropriately fierce. Nicely done!
LyleAryn
Thanks. Gotta be tough in the mean skies of the (as-yet-unnamed) world!
romangirl
Great character and image!
LyleAryn
Thank you very much. Thanks for your time.
adrie
Awesome pirate image, amazing work my friend, love it.
LyleAryn
Thank you. Probably the most portraity portrait I've done. Like, maybe I should print it to hang on the wall?
ArtDeCroh
Excellent image! Great scene with such beautiful details and lights!
LyleAryn
Thank you. That means a lot. I always love your lighting. I finally picked up Future Borg. Hopefully when I get a chance to play with it, I'll create something to your liking.
RodS Online Now!
Wow! I repeat... WOW!
This is absolutely outstanding, my friend! I can imagine this as a gigantic painting in her captain's quarters, or her stateroom back home - wherever home might be. Top marks, buddy! 👍
LyleAryn
Thank you. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to get a print of it. I've been tempted to try out that photos on canvas thing they offer. Maybe this will be a good one to see how that works.
UteBigSmile
Fascinating image!!!!
LyleAryn
Thank you very much. I'm glad you like her!
STEVIEUKWONDER
You have a remarkable knowledge of Daz Studio, borne out by this lovely pirate lady. Nice work indeed!
LyleAryn
Thanks, Steve. I just keep fiddling until I find what I like. Sometimes live on Twitch! (Lol)
dakotajaroo
pretty and dangerous captain, ready for adventure
LyleAryn
Arr, ye be right, matey! (Of course, she speaks with refinement, but its Penelope that likes to talk.)
A_Sunbeam
Tremendous outfit - splendid textures and details, and a great captain! I enjoy all the text and descriptions of the characters too.
LyleAryn
Thank you, that's great to hear. I like writing them! You have a wonderful day. And thanks for the follow!
Faemike55
I like her! I just have to watch out when tries to give me a hickey.
LyleAryn
Yes... It will make you see stars...