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Foxofwonders — You'll be all right

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Published: 2015-01-31 15:41:58 +0000 UTC; Views: 887; Favourites: 51; Downloads: 13
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Description It hurt. Badly. I wish I hadn't taken so much risk, but at least I had triumphed. The wounds stung whenever I inhaled or exhaled, and blood dripped down on the forest ground. The creature had managed to hit me various times with its huge nails, but now it would no longer terrorise the region. I still stood there, panting a little, then I buried the creature, the digging hurt my chest and my sides. I thought about the creature's wish to eliminate all life here. It must have been insane. It used to feed on the forest and the city, but now the forest would feed on the creature. The pain was growing worse, and every movement started to hurt, the blood kept coming. I started feeling dizzy. When I suddenly heard a sound behind me, I thought I was done for. I knew there could be more of the creatures around. As I turned, the pain screaming in protest, I saw not one of those creatures, but a gryphon. Some part of my mind told me I could trust her, so I kept standing there, observing, trying to ignore my wounds.
"I saw you fighting just now," she said, her voice soothing, very pleasing to my ears, "I'm sorry I couldn't help you in battle, but I know a different way to help you."
Her gaze shifted to the deep cuts in my chest and my sides, and a sad smile appeared on her face.
"Those must hurt, they will start festering in no time if not treated properly."
She took some herbs out of a small satchel and she crushed them between her claws, grinding them into a pulp before gently smearing it onto my wounds, immediately lifting the pain.
"What are these?" I asked in surprise.
"Careful, don't move too quickly," she said, still focused on applying the pulp, "these are karika and pharmirver, they grow in many forests like this one, and they are known for their pain killing qualities. When mixing them, they also help the healing process."
When she was done she looked me into the eyes and smiled, and I couldn't help but to smile back. We walked away from the spot where my blood had stained the soil a deep crimson, toward a small rock formation that I knew would have a pleasant temperature thanks to the sun earlier today.
"Thank you for helping me," I said gratefully, "is there anything I can do in return?"
"There's no need," she answered, "just healing others is enough."
We settled on the rocks, they were indeed comfortably warm.
"So do you collect herbs for a hobby?" I asked.
"Not just a hobby, I am a war cleric, you see, and I was looking for certain herbs here. I heard liboyo grows here. It's a bush with leaves shaped like rectangles, and it's great for making you feel less tired."
She paused for a moment. "How are your cuts by the way?"
I lifted my wing to show her, and she nodded approvingly.
"In a week it will look like they were never there. Say, would you like to help me search for liboyo?"
"It's the least I could do after what you've done for me, isn't it?"

Cylmani and Nelaya meeting for NoctaAlkyona 's contest as seen here.
OC meets OC contest - OPENedit: Ends tomorrow~
edit: Added a new rule- if I get less than 4 entries, the contest is canceled. Sorry, but that's how it's gonna be. If I get 4+ entries, the contest will roll normally.
Also I added a link to my toyhouse account: http://toyhou.se/NoctaAlkyona
24/10/2014 edit: Just a reminder lol
18/10/2014 edit: Added more point prizes! If you have anything to ask my OCs, refer to this journal;
Contest is now officially open!
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So, this is my uh, third (?) contest!
The theme this time is,
Character interaction!

Yep.
That means, you have to draw OR write at least one of my and at least one of your characters interacting.
However, there are certain rules and limits as to what you can do:
Your entry must be fullbody and full-colored if it's drawn. Digital or traditional, it doesn't matter!
Your entry must be at least around 200 words if it's written. Language must be English.Needless to say, ALL WORK has to be done by YOU. You are not allow
I tried to paint for once instead of using coloured pencils. I like how great the colours look, but I think I still need a lot of practice.

Cylmani (the brown gryphon) © me
Nelaya (the blue gryphon) © NoctaAlkyona  
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Comments: 16

queenofeagles [2015-02-03 12:44:18 +0000 UTC]

Nice! and I love the story as well it really tells something about the characters! Nelaya looks very friendly for example; just like in the story.
The pic looks a bit dark though; or was that intentional? 

Anyway, good luck with the contest!  

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Foxofwonders In reply to queenofeagles [2015-02-03 15:43:54 +0000 UTC]

Nicely spotted! The dark parts like the shadows were intentional, but the bright parts should have been a bit brighter in my opinion. Somehow when editing it didn't look good to me at all, so I just kept it this way.

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queenofeagles In reply to Foxofwonders [2015-02-04 08:22:19 +0000 UTC]

yes, that's what I meant It looked to me like the scanner didn't pick up the highlights. That, or my monitor was doing weird things again, haha!

Editing can be such a pain in the butt sometimes :S don't worry though; the artwork look great

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FigoFox [2015-02-01 19:19:12 +0000 UTC]

It looks so pretty! The colors and shadings look simply amazing and I love the details in their feathers 

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Foxofwonders In reply to FigoFox [2015-02-01 19:24:17 +0000 UTC]

Looks like the pencil finishing touch was worth it. ;D

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FigoFox In reply to Foxofwonders [2015-02-01 20:12:41 +0000 UTC]

It sure was worth it, it looks great^^

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kaviaq [2015-02-01 02:41:42 +0000 UTC]

aah wow! this is beautiful!!
the story is great!

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Gewalgon [2015-01-31 19:34:44 +0000 UTC]

Looks like the beginning of a new friendship!
Liked the story behind the drawing, it is really meaningful!
But what I like most is your character's eyes. They have such a powerful green, full of determination!
Very beautiful done, I wish you good luck for the contest!^^

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Foxofwonders In reply to Gewalgon [2015-01-31 20:18:30 +0000 UTC]

I think they could very well become friends indeed. ^^

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tessarin [2015-01-31 18:25:58 +0000 UTC]

Beautifully made!!!!
And really like the little story you wrote there 

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Foxofwonders In reply to tessarin [2015-01-31 20:09:05 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you do. c:

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silver-lati [2015-01-31 17:55:16 +0000 UTC]

''You'll be alright'' Seem like such comforting words...

Anyways, I gotta say I love how you draw wings, I always suck at those xD
And the story, well, I've always loved reading those, some context sometimes gives so much more meaning.

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Foxofwonders In reply to silver-lati [2015-01-31 20:08:49 +0000 UTC]

I could help you with drawing wings if you'd like. c:
Of course it's a bit of experience and studying, but I think I can teach you some tricks, too!

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Ziirux [2015-01-31 17:30:01 +0000 UTC]

Oh man, this looks simply splendid!

I love your light and shadow balance here and the way you positioned the characters. My favourite part has to be Nel's folded wings and her happy face. You did a great work on her c: And let's not forget Cylmani, she looks gorgeous too.

I really liked the little story you wrote. I was a fun read. For a moment you had me confused there as to which was Nel and which Cylmani ahahah xD

I wish you the best of luck with the contest. You really did an amazing job on your entry ^^ 

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Foxofwonders In reply to Ziirux [2015-01-31 20:14:23 +0000 UTC]

Reading this brought a smile to my face. I was really happy with Nelaya's expression too. ^^

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Ziirux In reply to Foxofwonders [2015-01-31 20:43:44 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, it's my pleasure c: 

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