Coran Portrait
Started by Melisah, Apr 13 2004 06:41 AM
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Posted 22 April 2004 - 10:41 AM
His eyes look a bit strange on that paint...Is this better?
I think he could be Sylvan as well, if I recall the elven community history of Tethir Forest correctly. I think the predominant subraces there are both Moon and Sylvan. Xan is definetly moonelf, Kivan most probably Sylvan, I was tempted to suggest Coran as High and make PC Golden to "complete" the set
Don't know why, but I can't see him as a Sylvan elf...he is to bold to be one.
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Posted 22 April 2004 - 11:15 AM
Is this better?His eyes look a bit strange on that paint...
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Posted 22 April 2004 - 11:29 AM
Melissah, you know how they say that it takes two to make the perfect painting? The artist to paint and the second one to stop him/her? I think it looks great now; the paint actually looks like wet clay would - which imo what he probably uses
Well, I always thought that this paragraph is very much Coran...
Wood elves are often described as wild and temperamental. This is true to the extent that these elves are a very emotional people. They live with their hearts, not their minds as do the grey elves. Whatever they feel, they know it is the right answer. Logic plays little part in their lives, for logic cannot save one from the charging boar or the falling tree. Intuition and strength are all that counts in the wildwood.
But Forgotten Realms Moon and Generic High are quite similar, I think, at least that what one of the sources says:
The first subrace is that of the gold elves. Some also call them sunrise elves or high elves, although they do not closely resemble the standard high elves and, indeed, seem more like grey elves. Gold elves are generally viewed as the most civilized and, at the same time, the most contemptuous of other races. They are the nobility of elves on Toril, leading the other elves in the elven way. They are the equivalent of the Silvanesti on Krynn.
The second subrace is known variously as moon, silver, or grey elves, although again the name is the main similarity to the typical grey elf. They more closely resemble high elves than grey elves, which is not surprising since the nomadic high elves settled Toril. They are the most common of elves on this world, or at least the variety most often seen by non-elves. Because of their higher tolerance for other races, the moon elves are more likely to become adventurers than are the other elves. Likewise, most half-elves in the Realms are descended from moon elves. Although moon elves are considered less noble than gold elves, the Queen of Evermeet is a moon elf.
The third subrace is roughly equivalent to sylvan elves. They are called wild, green, or forest elves. They deal almost exclusively with other elves, keeping any contact with other races to a minimum. Since they try to live far from humankind, they are one of the least-seen races of the elves. Although they do not have a kingdom of their own, they permeate every elf nation.
ie FR Gold Elf is approximately Generic Grey Elf
FR Moon/Grey Elf is approximately Generic High Elf
FR Sylvan is Sylvan
Also, if I do not misremeber Sylvan's "metallic" name is Bronze..
Well, I always thought that this paragraph is very much Coran...
Wood elves are often described as wild and temperamental. This is true to the extent that these elves are a very emotional people. They live with their hearts, not their minds as do the grey elves. Whatever they feel, they know it is the right answer. Logic plays little part in their lives, for logic cannot save one from the charging boar or the falling tree. Intuition and strength are all that counts in the wildwood.
But Forgotten Realms Moon and Generic High are quite similar, I think, at least that what one of the sources says:
The first subrace is that of the gold elves. Some also call them sunrise elves or high elves, although they do not closely resemble the standard high elves and, indeed, seem more like grey elves. Gold elves are generally viewed as the most civilized and, at the same time, the most contemptuous of other races. They are the nobility of elves on Toril, leading the other elves in the elven way. They are the equivalent of the Silvanesti on Krynn.
The second subrace is known variously as moon, silver, or grey elves, although again the name is the main similarity to the typical grey elf. They more closely resemble high elves than grey elves, which is not surprising since the nomadic high elves settled Toril. They are the most common of elves on this world, or at least the variety most often seen by non-elves. Because of their higher tolerance for other races, the moon elves are more likely to become adventurers than are the other elves. Likewise, most half-elves in the Realms are descended from moon elves. Although moon elves are considered less noble than gold elves, the Queen of Evermeet is a moon elf.
The third subrace is roughly equivalent to sylvan elves. They are called wild, green, or forest elves. They deal almost exclusively with other elves, keeping any contact with other races to a minimum. Since they try to live far from humankind, they are one of the least-seen races of the elves. Although they do not have a kingdom of their own, they permeate every elf nation.
ie FR Gold Elf is approximately Generic Grey Elf
FR Moon/Grey Elf is approximately Generic High Elf
FR Sylvan is Sylvan
Also, if I do not misremeber Sylvan's "metallic" name is Bronze..
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Posted 22 April 2004 - 11:48 AM
Thanks Domi.Melissah, you know how they say that it takes two to make the perfect painting? The artist to paint and the second one to stop him/her? I think it looks great now; the paint actually looks like wet clay would - which imo what he probably uses
Well, I always thought that this paragraph is very much Coran...
Wood elves are often described as wild and temperamental. This is true to the extent that these elves are a very emotional people. They live with their hearts, not their minds as do the grey elves. Whatever they feel, they know it is the right answer. Logic plays little part in their lives, for logic cannot save one from the charging boar or the falling tree. Intuition and strength are all that counts in the wildwood.
Frankly I'm getting tired of working on it and I think it looks pretty good too. Also, the "masked" version isn't the only version I will make available. I will also put out the unmasked version so any one wanting to use it can choose the one they like best. I will email you the new versions so you can replace the old ones.Thanks for the elven definitions. I agree that Coran sounds more like he's a wood elf than any of the the others.
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Posted 22 April 2004 - 12:09 PM
I will email you the new versions so you can replace the old ones.
Thank you. I am going to test Coran's quest tonight so that will make it much more pleasent
Thank you. I am going to test Coran's quest tonight so that will make it much more pleasent
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Posted 22 April 2004 - 12:51 PM
If you want me to add this as another optional portrait, let me know.
BTW who is responsible for the green - clad version with curly brown hair I currently have?
BTW who is responsible for the green - clad version with curly brown hair I currently have?
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Posted 22 April 2004 - 01:09 PM
Let us just say I needed some inspiration in order to test his talks The curly green-eyed Coran is Amok's Ser Loras (and I do hope that I have better luck/feel for men than Sansa) elvenized by moi
The curly green-eyed Coran is Amok's Ser Loras (and I do hope that I have better luck/feel for men than Sansa) elvenized by moi
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Posted 22 April 2004 - 01:11 PM
Thanks, ignore my PM then.
Melisah, Domi, shall I put this version into BG1 NPC as another alternative?
Melisah, Domi, shall I put this version into BG1 NPC as another alternative?
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Posted 22 April 2004 - 02:33 PM
Yes, Please do!Melisah, Domi, shall I put this version into BG1 NPC as another alternative?
Thanks you guys, it's nice to know my work has not been in vain.
I also want to thank Karze Soze' for the wonderful tutorial and the handsome man who's picture I used to make this portrait. I don't know who he is but he sure makes a good Coran.
