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Published: 2010-01-20 23:40:07 +0000 UTC; Views: 1421; Favourites: 47; Downloads: 0
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Description Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
-Mary Elizabeth Frye (later version)

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This has been far too long coming, but I got halted with the disappearance of my tablet pen. Since I got a new one, I was able to finally finish it! Well... sorta. I kind of still consider it a WIP a little bit because there are things I would like to change, but the longer I wait the less meaningful it becomes so I'll just get it up now.

This is Azura and Oblivion, queen and king of the land called Elysium. I have featured them both before, but only once together. They've both died now, sacrificing themselves for the freedom of their kingdom, but they wont soon be forgotten.

I decided a while ago that I wanted to do a picture of them sharing a private, tender moment. It was always a favorite way for Oblivion to show his affection by embracing her in the fold of his wing, as was it a favorite position of hers as well. They weren't often together like this, since being monarchs meant they rarely had private moments of their own. In the end, they left their world together, not one single breath of separation between their passing.

Oblivion was my first character on Proph, and I'll miss playing him. I probably wont be doing any more pictures of him after this one.

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Credits:
thank you!!
Background: Miffliness-Stock (exclusive stock)
Azura: AstriexEquineStock (Used with express permission)
Oblivion: AnnerStock
Clouds: Sleepwalker-Stock
I'd specifically like to thank Astriex for the use of her stock image. Normally she doesn't allow use of her stock for photomanips, but she was very gracious in allowing me this exception. Thank you. <3
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Comments: 17

LePelican75 [2014-04-25 07:51:53 +0000 UTC]

so great artwork

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byra666 [2012-07-14 21:01:57 +0000 UTC]

amazing

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LivGreteS [2010-10-20 19:31:03 +0000 UTC]

love it!

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fascination-images [2010-03-04 02:12:50 +0000 UTC]

Oh now I'm sad.
That's pathetic. Two characters to a website and I miss them.

But Bane, you've outdone yourself again. Phenomenal.

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susy1493 [2010-02-21 15:59:09 +0000 UTC]

This is GORGEOUS!
I absolutely love this, it's so sweet, if you ask me at least. :3

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Imperatore34 [2010-02-11 01:24:45 +0000 UTC]

Nice one...

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Miffliness-Stock [2010-01-29 08:59:16 +0000 UTC]

This is heart-breakingly beautiful. I love the emotion of it. And I especially love how he's cradling her with his wing. Great job.

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mistyofmyheart [2010-01-21 18:13:10 +0000 UTC]

its beautiful!

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ariat [2010-01-21 06:06:21 +0000 UTC]

Bane, you've truly outdone yourself again! Your work is always so beautiful. ;_;

The only thing that's bugging me is the odd angle of Bliv's horn, but it's not really noticeable. <3

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SecretLineage [2010-01-21 01:08:47 +0000 UTC]

This is so so beautiful and the shadows make it very dramatic. The only thing that looks off to me is the horn, but that's no big deal at all. Seriously, this is just stunning and they will be missed so much. I can't even believe how you felt after Oblivion dying. Sure they're fictional characters, but you grow so attached to them! I think this is my favorite in your entire gallery so far

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parrotsnpineapple [2010-01-21 01:00:59 +0000 UTC]

YOUR ALIVE

This is so beautiful :3

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SIR-Studios [2010-01-21 00:39:04 +0000 UTC]

*cries* All of us on Elysium will miss Oblivion and Azura. I have to say, though, BC, this is my favorite one of them together.

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Lakeshells [2010-01-21 00:25:54 +0000 UTC]

this is brilliant. it really shows a lot of mood.

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AnnaCStansfield [2010-01-20 23:52:37 +0000 UTC]

And you are very welcome. This turned out absolutely brilliant. It's gorgeous! I feel privileged.

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BoulevardInParadise [2010-01-20 23:47:53 +0000 UTC]

So cute! *-*

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Blind-Circus In reply to BoulevardInParadise [2010-01-20 23:50:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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BoulevardInParadise In reply to Blind-Circus [2010-01-20 23:51:49 +0000 UTC]

You welcome! Its really awesome!

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