Ilanthar's tests & sketches

[Ilanthar]

Thanks, J. !
I must confess I take this color combination that I like a lot from a Dishonored map .

Some new test, more satisfying for me about the different species of Eldoran (and Argona). Starting with the Aristeans. Some kind of Anatomy/Naturalist board style.
It's unfinished and I'll be glad to read your comments on this.

[MistyBeee]

This view of the city of Argona is a pure gem. I can't wait to see it in a bigger resolution to enjoy all the details you put there !

[Ilanthar]

Thanks a lot Beee! Well, I'll probably post it somewhere in june...

And here's the Aristean thing. I've began the other 22 sentient species, now that I have define the board.

[Falconius]

That looks really good Ilanthar, well done. I also really like the font you are using even if it is a little difficult to read. On the third paragraph down on the left side should read something like: "Isolated they are known..." or "In isolation they are known..."

As an aside, and I don't really want to step on your toes, so hopefully you don't feel this comment will be out of bounds: It can work either way, but in race design I'd typically expect the physical features of the race to follow their dominant trait (with the assumption of a typical human as the base). For instance you gave them bigger ears, but I would've also expected to see bigger nasal capacity, like dogs have, since this race has this pheromone trait/power and scent and smell is clearly very central to their being.

[Tenia]

A fantastic city of Argona!

[ThomasR]

Very Imago

[Voolf]

Ilanthar, your latest work here is just astonishing. I think you have reach your special unique style here. I absoltely love it, increadible.

[Kellerica]

How have I not known this thread existed before? This is awesome! I love the concept of the Aristeans, and your drawing skills are pretty impressive by this point as well. Cool stuff, I'll be following this closer from here on out

[Ilanthar]

Thanks a lot for the support, guys!

I've found some style I like and that I seem to be actually able to do, so...

@Falconius: thanks for the better translation. Concerning the nose/pheromone question, the nose is mainly for breathing, and a part of the pheromone/scent abilities of the aristeans. Basically, a large part of the face is concerned : the pheromonal slits and the excretory organ are playing their parts. I must confess it's also part of an aesthetic choice, aristean being one of the most "human-like" of the species.

[Ilanthar]

Trying to do a view of the city of Portokal, seen from a boat.