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Media: sakura microns, DecoTime markers, colored pencilsThe first task of the 11th round of the !
Everyone, meet Gen. Just Gen, not short for anything. He's the Guy Without A Surname, often featured as a background character in previous rounds - and now it's finally time to introduce him as final installment of the Terrible Trio (fellow members being Al (6th round) and Elihal (8th round)). Though he prefers being in the background, he's got his own Companion Quest to take care of, and is a vital character to my story. His round is long overdue.
Hopefully you'll have fun guessing! I will respond to guesses past the deadline after the 10th of November.
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Thank you for your lovely guess! ^^ You got it perfectly (and the claw marks are explained in his Profile)!
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Gen is a medieval knight that was deployed to take care of some kind of beast, based on the sliced up trees, along with his two companions in the background. He is more laid-back compared to the other two. What really caught my attention was the stag in place of his reflection. Is that a reference to a family crest? Is it referring to a curse he has, and he was the one responsible for the damage to the trees?
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Thank you for your lovely guess! I'm glad you already spotted the Profile task, too! (And if you did not, then I'm especially awed at your guess! 
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I guess he is a medival knight and likes going off chilling into the lake.
He is watching his comrads riding on horse.
I like this piece , it looks cool with the calmin colors so i think Gen is a calm relaxed person .
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Thank you for the guess - you got his personality just right!
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Thank you very much! The water was the most difficult part to do - I'm glad you like it! ^^
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Looks like Gen is a warrior along with Al and Elihal. He seems to be more laid back and chill than the other two, and I wouldn't be surprised to learn he acts as a stabilizer for their little group. He might be a soldier, but he likes to find moments of relaxation and peace for himself when he can. He doesn't ignore the world completely when he does that though. He still keeps an eye and an ear open in case his friends need him.
I'm noticing what looks like it might be a stag head reflecting in the water. Perhaps the animal has some significance to him, like a family crest or nickname or something like that. Or maybe it's just a random shape and I have my aluminum foil hat on too tightly.
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Thank you for your awesome guess - and also, that aluminum foil hat looks good on you: though your interpretation wasn't entirely spot on, you were one fo the few to guess at the meaning of the stag-like reflection in the water. The stag represents Gen's Great Secret: he is an antlered skin-changer, much to his own dismay. ^^
You guessed his personality as well as his team role perfectly. He's a generally chill dude, especially compared to the more high-strung Elihal or the more intense Alwen - he often acts as a stabilizer and forces the others to take it a little easier as well. He likes his own company, but makes a meaningful exception for Al and Eli - they need some looking after, just as much he needs to be looked after as well.
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It's so shiny and stylish. I'm glad to hear the stag shape was actually a thing and not something my brain was making up. I'm also super happy I managed to get so many things right. I might have some observation skills after all!
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Will he ever get a surname? Is that something you have to go on a quest for?
Off topic but I really like how you colored the water...
Gen seems to be with a group of knights? They've had a hard day of work, possibly involving clearing out trees? Or using them to practice? And he's taking some time to relax before heading back out with the others. He's not entirely alone, as he's keeping an eye on his friends.
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In all truth, you do gain a surname - or a moniker - when you get renowned for something (so going on a quest to gain a surname is definitely on the list of 'How to Gain a Surname'), that's how his friend and superior got his surname. 
Thank you for your kind words and your lovely guess! 
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Beautiful piece, it's wonderful to finally meet the mysterious Gen!
Gen is a high-ranking warrior in a medieval fantasy setting. Judging by the design of the helmet in the grass (and by recognizing Al and Elihal in the background^^), he is a member of the Holorian Army, one of Captain Balder's most trusted warriors, his importance suggested by the sturdy armour and the castle in the background. I might be tempted to say that the reflection in the water suggests he is a shape-shifter, but the fact the he is wearing armour points against this theory (there would hardly be any use for it if he had this power). So I think it is simply a fallen branch from the torn and slashed trees.
They are in the midst of a mission, most probably connected to the destruction of the forest they are in; they were sent to investigate its causes, which are probably magical. Gen's light expression, relaxed pose and the way he is so engaged in the activity of cooling off and washing while his companions are about to leave makes me believe that he is laid-back, optimistic, indulgent, the kind of person who values the simple things in life. Not reckless or negligent, but an even-tempered man whose positive attitude and his reliability make him a pillar of stability for his companions. They are calling to him, perhaps a little exasperated by his delay, but there is an air of comradery in the interaction of the three of them, which leads me to believe Gen is well-liked, a kind, friendly, and outgoing man who can be a shoulder to cry on and the life of a party when in an informal situation.
I'm very curious to learn more about him!
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Thank you so very much for your amazing guess! 
You got him down perfectly! Indeed, Gen is a high-officer in my own fantasy setting, and I am so happy you even remember the name of the main military force! 
Although they weren't send on a mission to figure out what caused the destruction (that being Gen himself), they were send out on a mission to investigate magical trouble in another forest when Gen got agitated; I didn't hint at that at all, but you figured it anyways.
You got his personality down to a T - Gen is the most relaxed, laid-back, and indulgent of the Terrible Trio, making him into the main stabilizing force between the more volatile Elihal and Alwen, and he knows how to take life as it is. He is reliable and loyal to a fault - they're true comrades in arms.
Hope not to disappoint, and again, thank you for your wonderful Guess!
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I'm so so so excited for his round! And I'm also terribly curious about what the heck tore through those trees like that! Did he do it 0.o. . . Lol 
I absolutely love how naturally you colored the water, btw. Beautiful work as always
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Thank you so very much!
Gen actually did do that to the trees - though he is a mild-mannered, kind-hearted man, he suffers from being a berserker (and cursed skin-changer), which means he sometimes has to blow off some steam before he is his normal, gentle self again. You guessed his personality correctly: he is laid-back, enjoys the simple joys in life, and tends to take his time (much to Elihal's dismay, who is a lot more impatient than he is). He's always prepared for battle, though he fights with a long-bladed spear rather than a sword (but I realize the way I drew it is a little confusing
Thank you so very much again - drawing water takes a lot of time, but it's a lot of fun to do
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Woah o_o He did that!? I've never heard you mention berserkers and skin changers before! I didn't know your story had those sorts of things. And to think that gentle Gen ended up being both. Are all berserkers skin changers?
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He did - definitely not one of his proudest moments. ;'p It's true that I didn't reveal much about Beasts and skin-changers - so far, I mostly drew other characters reacting to magical oddities (e.g. Beasts) but wasn't sure if I wanted to reveal anything yet (In the shade of the Blackoak Forest - is Minne and Eli reacting to a particularly large being; 21. Big - the first glimpse of a Beast in my gallery). With Gen's round, I hope to ease myself into showing more of my setting than the usual 'military-centered'-part of my story. ^^
(Considering I mentioned Eli, she's a certified Beast hunter - hence her skill in archery and animal taming - but she's currently helping Gen hide his curse from the public eye.
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It's good that Gen has friends like Eli to keep his beast identity secret. The public probably wouldn't like knowing that an unpredictable creature like him was in their military and in charge of keeping them safe.
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Wow, your work with markers is phenominal! You did a great job with the colours, details and compostion here! 
Gen looks to be a peaceful and laid-back knight who seems to enjoy peace and quiet in his own company and being in the background, but cares a lot about his comrads, keeping a watchful eye on them in the distance. I'm guessing he's the protective and level-headed member of the trio?
I find it interesting that his demanor reads as friendly, peaceful and gentle here, considering he's a knight, and there's all these trees around him that look to have been slashed down, by what looks to be his doing with his sword beside his helmet. I wonder if he has another side of himself that's vastly different from the warm demenor we see here? The reflection in the water is another interesting detail here, with what looks to be a deer. Maybe he has a deer form or has a spiritual animal guide that is a deer? There seems to be a lot of mystery surrounding him! I look forward to seeing his following tasks!
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Thank you very much for your kind words and your awesome guess!
Just as you wrote, Gen is a laid-back, easy-going warrior who enjoys his own company as well as that of a chosen few, even if he can be pretty social and outgoing when needed (or sufficiently drunk). He is the Mom Friend of the Terrible Trio, and keeps them from actually making terrible decisions most of the time.
As Gen comes from humble origins that he doesn't wish to share with anyone, he is just 'Gen' to everyone he meets. He is a bit of a berserker, suffering from a skin-changing curse which turns him into an antlered beast when sufficiently aggravated; he is secretive about his condition and tries not to let anyone (aside from said chosen few) know about his shifter form. Even so, he is generally mild-mannered and dependable, with a warm personality.
Thank you for your guess!
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He looks like a big old sweetheart but in the wrong crowd which makes me hard to believe that he's part of a terrible Trio. Maybe just tagging along since to me he has nowhere else to go or his place in the world. I think he's the muscle in the group and he seems to know his way around the outdoors. He looks gentle but strong and kind-hearted. But there is something a little bit off it's the background all the trees are broken and slashed and not by an ax though and he's not wearing any armor he only has a helmet and a weapon. So I wonder what happened and what's his role in the group.
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You got him down perfectly!
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This scene is so lovely and idyllic! Though the trees look pretty slashed, so maybe something more violent has recently occurred...
Gen looks friendly, sturdy, and inherently trustworthy. I'm gonna guess that he's the 'mom friend' of the Terrible Trio. Just based on appearances, he looks like the most stable and dependable. He also seems fond of relaxing, soaking his legs in the stream.
However, there's probably something else going on beneath the surface. His reflection seems to have antlers? I'm super curious about what his secret is, and I'm excited to learn more about him this round!
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Thank you very much for your lovely works and your awesome guess! 
Just as you wrote, Gen is a friendly and dependable guy who often has to play the Mom Friend. Whereas Al and Elihal are just a little more intense, Gen knows the value of relaxing.
You're one of the few that caught his reflection having antlers - Gen is an antlered, cursed skin-changer, which he tries desperately to hide from people who are not Al or Eli. He is rather secretive indeed.
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Hm seeing his rather friendly face and you saying he's part of a group called "Terrible Trio"? Maybe his appearance may deceive the eye and him being actually a very skilled warrior or just the varlet of one of the other 2?
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He's the most friendly out of the Trio - I'm glad it shows. ^^ He's a very skilled warrior indeed, and often acts as handler of the other two.
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Hmmm... I get the feeling there is more here than meets the eye.
Gen is a big man but for a soldier, he has a gentle expression. There is a kind of relaxed strength about him. The fact that he doesn't have a surname is interesting too. Al and his companions, foes and superiors all have surnames. It points to him coming from a very simple or small culture.
His helmet and sword look basically Greek in design and he has what looks like chainmail armour beside him. But importantly, he's not wearing it. Out in the field. None of the others have taken exception to this and I would presume chainmail takes an effort and makes a fair bit of noise to remove. So its probable this happens a lot. A strange state of affairs for a soldier. Especially one working for Va.
He seems very at home in the outdoors and it may just be the angle of the view but I don't see a horse for him, unlike the other two. Though by the looks of him it would need to be a fairly big one LOL.
Lastly all the trees are broken. Not chopped down by axe or cut by saw but jaggedly broken by brute force. Add in the claw marks I see on the trunks and I can but blindly jump to one conclusion...
Adding up all the evidence I would have to guess that Gen is actually a WereBear.
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You outdid yourself with this guess - everything (aside from him using a sword, but that is my own fault for making the shaft of his spear blend with the wood behind it 
Thank you so very much for your amazing guess - it makes my smile each time I read it.
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Woohoo
Well, given the amount of Greek stuff I do with Artemis and Diana's Helmet, that one was probably a given
As for the Werebear, well, I actually couldn't make out the reflection on my screen so it was pure deduction LOL. I'm not sure where I first came across were-bears but I have read about them. But more of it was based on his persona. A bear as a spirit guide is one of wisdom, not strength. The broken trees and claw marks were a big clue. But his size and expression were what settled it.
So I really have to say well done to you. All of these clues made the guess possible. You did an amazing job in bringing them all out in this.
It's clue-fests like this that make guessing truly a pleasure
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Judging by the clothing style, the castle in the background and the helmet next to him, I'd say he's some variant of a medieval knight? He seems like a guy who likes to chill and take things slowly, since he's relaxing with his feet in the water!
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You got him down perfectly!
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Hehe nice, you’re welcome!
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This Gen person must be a soldier (or mercenary?)... From the looks of things, he must a recruit taking a break from training... Probably trained in horseback riding.... Judging by the reflection, he may not exactly be human...
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Gen is a soldier, nicely spotted! (He's one of Va's underlings-to-be
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Hurray! I'm excited to learn all about Gen and how he completes the Trio.
Gen is a solider just like Al and Elihal. But he seems more laid back than the other two. He has a warm smile and is taking it easy by removing his armor and chain mail. Relaxing in this moment of downtime. It looks like his choice of weapon is a short sword.
I'm guessing they just got done with a battle as he is now resting up. Most of the trees are destroyed. The other two are very keen in taking care of their horses and getting back to base. (I'm guessing that's base way off in the distance.) But he's going to take advantage of the moment instead.
Perhaps sometimes he's more of a loner, though he is apart of the trio. He enjoys solitude and is okay being in the background. Having all the attention on him could make him nervous, especially because he's not even facing the camera.
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Thank you for your support, your enthusiasm, and your wonderful guess!
You got his personality down to a T! Just as you wrote, Gen is a soldier with a relaxed personality and a great love of taking things easy. His weapon of choice is a long-bladed spear, but aside from that you figured out the story pretty well - Gen is washing up and resting after a tiresome day (mostly for Al and Eli though - Gen is a bit of a berserker, so they had to take him to a place where the havoc he'd wreak would not affect human bystanders
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Gen has a very easy going nature and enjoys the simple things in life, like relaxing in the sunshine and dipping his feet into a cool river. He is another member of the Holorian army, serving under Captain Balder, working alongside Al and Eli. He fights with a spear.
There appears to be a stag in his reflection... Hmm... Let's dig into the symbolism of that. He's resilient, strong, and gentle. He definitely has a protective nature and probably acts as kind of the big brother to the group, being more level headed that the rest of them. He might be a spiritual person, or he has a past tied to royalty. Considering the fortress/castle in the background, I will go with that guess. What made him join the army, I look forward to finding out.
The gashes on the trees concern me. I wonder if there is a certain large predator that hunts him/he is after. Or, if I go with another symbolic guess, the fallen trees might tell me that he's lost his home, foundation, or a significant loved one. Perhaps to the suspected beast!
Very much looking forward to finding out more about him.
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Thank you for your awesome guess! 
You got him down almost perfectly - I'd dare say you got his personality down to a T. ^^ (Also, you were one of the few who guessed he uses a spear rather than a short sword!) He is of lower-class society, but does have a bit of a spiritual inclination - he is cursed, and is willing to turn to anyone, including any good, for answers and a cure. :') (He joined the army due to his berserker strength; it's a place he can belong). The predator - or more accurately, Beast - he is after is himself; Al and Elihal (with Eli actually being a professional beast hunter through her noble heritage
Thank you! I hope not to disappoint this round - Gen is going to be a challenge!
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Oooh! That's so awesome, and the picture just makes so much more sense now, knowing about his condition. Huh! That's a great dynamic between the three of them. Very excited to learn more about Gen and the mysterious Magic of your world.
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Okay, so it looks like Gen is a warrior in a small group. Maybe a scouting party or a small group of specialists. It looks like the other two are saddling up to go while Gen is still relaxing, so I would guess he’s more the laidback type (especially since he seems in a good mood surrounded by the destruction). The trees are ripped to shreds with numerous claw marks, so they probably fight large creatures. I’m going to throw out the guess “dragon” just because it’s a medieval fantasy looking setting between the attire and the castle in the background. I’m not totally sure what the darkness in the water is, because I can interpret several ways depending on how I look at it. It could just be a branch in the water, or a vaguely horse-shaped reflection (that does look like the right dimensions to be from his theoretical-but-likely-exists horse, but since I have no idea where it’s standing, who knows.
Based on the comment saying that he only has a first name and the fact that he doesn’t look like the mysterious type, I’m going to guess he’s either an orphan or generally lower class (so he either doesn’t know his name or it doesn’t matter to anyone himself included) or he might have had amnesia at some point and did not recover his memories, and “Gen” is the only name he’s had since. That seems the least likely however.
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Thank you for your lovely, elaborate guess!
Indeed, Gen is a warrior in a relatively small light cavalry band consisting of specialists.
The story takes place in an original setting that is heavily inspired by medieval Europe. ^^ There are creatures they dub 'dragons' but they did not enter the stage here; the destruction is all Gen's own doing. After he cooled down, he had to wash up and got some new clothes. He does have a horse, but it's currently not with him (when he is fully shifted, he has no need for a horse, meaning he has to travel with his friend's horse to get back to the semi-temporary encampment in the distance
I'm delighted you noticed his earrings!
Just as you mentioned, Gen is from lower-class society, and has humble origins. He is rather secretive though (even if not-looking-secretive is his thing), as he doesn't want anyone (aside from his close associates) to know he is a skin-changer. ^^
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Oh no. D: I guess his friends look okay, so everything turned out all right, but that is kinda a shit start to a day to go berserk mode and kill all the poor trees. Though he seems pretty chill with it all, so I guess when you have moments of crazy you learn to shrug it off and move on. It’s a curse; not much you can do about it other than give a few muffled apologies and hope everyone involved in the mess just sighs in acceptance. Though given his career, it's gotta be useful as much as a burden.
I do like that dynamic; he looks very open-book, but has a lot of secrets to hide. I mean, what better way to hide them than to look so open and friendly that no one would assume there is anything more going on.
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Gen is a man who knows that small pieces makes big picture. Despite being in arm, in devastated land, he's relaxing by the water. His companion is calling him, but doesn't seem to be much upset, so I guess Gen is skilled and handy companion, who has already earned respect from Al and Elihal.
I'm not sure about the vague image in the water, if it is a bird with wings spread wide or deer's antlers. Neverthless is shouldn't be there, so it's some misterious phenomena. I can't help an impression that Gen shares Minnie interest in Ancient Runes (meybe being their keeper?).
I also must mention that colors in your piece are mesmerizing
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Thank you for your guess!
The reflection in the water represents Gen's greatest secret: he is an antlered skin-changer. He does not share Minne's interest in Ancient Runes, though he plays a hefty part in their discovery, albeit an unwilling one.
I'm glad you like it, thank you very much!
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A fellow trainee without a surname!
Gen appears to be a young man who's a solider, and has a quite mysterious aura surrounding him. It seems he has a connection to deer, judging from the water's reflection.
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Indeed, Gen is a young soldier! ^^ He has a bit of a secret regarding the fact he's an antlered skin-changer, hence his somewhat mysterious vibe.
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Ooh! Looking forward to seeing more!
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