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Published: 2012-01-08 07:32:59 +0000 UTC; Views: 16549; Favourites: 1068; Downloads: 180
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Description sketch-trying to motivate myself. Zio's brakish summer coat (I've changed some of his season's colors)


Zio-I've never really introduced his story, but I've found a way to link it with Kurai's...

story time-

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Zio is caged in the "Below", which is far away from anything, anyone, contact and communication. Located off the edge of a vast avoided waterfall miles wide and down even farther secrets Zio's self prison. It's an isolated area where he is forced to feed on a poison as a food recourse. (the poison is a paste that naturally thrives in the Below)

Zio happened here after a savage ship battle with a warring enemy and an unknown army. He was a "temple guardian" that housed birds, keeping them in safeguard near the great river. In attempt to defend his keep, soldiers ransomed his keep, and killed all birds in sight in the most grotesque ways while forcing Zio to watch. Where currents were strikingly swift, he was tossed in to drown where the river and edge collided.

The utter alone seclusion that Zio suffers makes him unpredictable and eager.

Indistinguishable visions and dreams repeat themselves with an insignia called the Eclipse, and the freedom it can give him if he finds it. It had freed an archangel from the House, a prison very few escape.

At one point Kurai is told about Zio, and the myth that he holds a relic he would need later. (Travis, another character, is somehow dragged along with Kurai to his world during this time) It takes some time to locate the waterfall, as not many venture toward it in warning of something vile living at the bottom.

Once found, they both must freefall down-if Kurai decides to suddenly take flight during the freefall, the force of wind itself could shred his wings, but does attempt a rough landing near the end. At this point, Kurai is well into the curse's grip, he is desperate just as Zio is for freedom. He instantly knows that Kurai holds the Eclipse and takes his chance. The duo snap and nip and tear hungrily at each other (both are feral during this time). Kurai finds that Zio holds no relic, that he was lied to. Zio does not give, but continues to attack regardless of Kurai swaying him off.

As Zio is not truly canine, he hisses and creates a haunting deep throated shriek.

Travis is kept at bay, and Kurai bares down on Zio, snarling a warning to back away-he ensures himself he would not attack again by snapping several tendons and grading his way towards Zio's jugular veins, tearing into the neck supporting muscles. Zio is left where he was felled, in the faulty knowing that his chance to escape was lost.

Both were lied to; the Eclipse does not offer Zio freedom, nor did Zio possess any relic. Kurai was tricked to destroy Zio and Zio to kill Kurai and leave the Eclipse open for the taking.

PS CS5

Chars and story are mine/Tatchit
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Comments: 40

supercoolanimals [2018-04-18 01:27:07 +0000 UTC]

NO!!!! ITS DYINNG!!!

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WHYIMSTILLLIVING [2017-04-10 00:12:20 +0000 UTC]

HEY! Its a dog!
In fact idk wtf this thing is.... look like a dog tho, and a turkey

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NukeRooster In reply to WHYIMSTILLLIVING [2017-04-10 01:42:48 +0000 UTC]

Not dogs/canines at all, just got a long snoot like them. Β People mistaken them as dogs tho.

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LaurenIpsome [2012-12-16 09:07:04 +0000 UTC]

Nice work! I love how you gave it so much detail while still leaving the artwork "clean" of line. Very well done!

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cristalthewolf [2012-06-29 01:36:33 +0000 UTC]

can i use this for my avatar picture please

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NukeRooster In reply to cristalthewolf [2012-06-29 02:05:40 +0000 UTC]

No, this is not for free use. It is a personal character. All the art that can be used for free with credit is here: [link]

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cristalthewolf In reply to NukeRooster [2012-06-29 02:09:39 +0000 UTC]

then never mind

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Vampyre-Lover [2012-02-21 02:27:08 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!!!

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Tediri [2012-01-19 00:13:29 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing to say simply. The only thing that I notice could be better, is that the blood stands out a little too much. The wolf and the feathers are so soft compared to the sharpness. Maybe you could have made it a tad bit softer? Besides that, beautiful drawing. Keep up the good work

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Kabiff [2012-01-17 00:10:51 +0000 UTC]

Stunning
...I try so hard to not favorite every single thing in your gallery - and I'm failing spectacularly

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NukeRooster In reply to Kabiff [2012-01-17 00:21:51 +0000 UTC]

thank you. c:

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Kabiff In reply to NukeRooster [2012-01-21 01:19:58 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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elsarose [2012-01-10 20:42:36 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work and story.

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RinTheCrazyWolf [2012-01-10 16:50:50 +0000 UTC]

that awesome realy cool work

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Cristalee [2012-01-10 01:22:24 +0000 UTC]

wow,amazing <3

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Aimee1999 [2012-01-08 20:26:24 +0000 UTC]

fantastic!! exellent!!!!!

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Felka-wolf [2012-01-08 20:17:36 +0000 UTC]

this is fantastic.

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ShaddowInTheCorner [2012-01-08 20:06:35 +0000 UTC]

it's so gorgeous! o.O

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LupusAzulli [2012-01-08 19:50:50 +0000 UTC]

Zio is sooo awesome. What a unique character!

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Xareshi [2012-01-08 19:12:57 +0000 UTC]

Very emotional.

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Trigundreamer [2012-01-08 19:07:38 +0000 UTC]

This is really cool!

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Hawka1212 [2012-01-08 18:52:31 +0000 UTC]

I love the feathers one that characters back...

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Scorchyz [2012-01-08 17:27:56 +0000 UTC]

Ahh I love thisss <3

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MotorRoach [2012-01-08 16:46:07 +0000 UTC]

Look at all the feathers flying away~

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Kuroi-Mitsu [2012-01-08 16:16:57 +0000 UTC]

Really I Love it <3!!, good work *-*

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UlfurHeimar [2012-01-08 15:07:30 +0000 UTC]

*w* awwweeesssooommmeee!!!!

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LunarOokamiShadow [2012-01-08 14:52:57 +0000 UTC]

I love Zio. He's my favorite <3

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Tr01ka [2012-01-08 13:11:12 +0000 UTC]

Oh, sorry, I posted that comment above on wrong pic
Nicely done, BTW.

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Tr01ka [2012-01-08 13:10:03 +0000 UTC]

This must officially overtake place of old Trollface.

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Aturo [2012-01-08 12:30:07 +0000 UTC]

really nice

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zitv88 [2012-01-08 12:21:58 +0000 UTC]

Really nice. I like it. :3

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WolfCloudPT [2012-01-08 11:39:20 +0000 UTC]

Wow, it's awesome!

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thespartanpenguin [2012-01-08 11:27:21 +0000 UTC]

thats got to twinge

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psychotichunt3r [2012-01-08 11:13:29 +0000 UTC]

i just love this piece

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cynder1998 [2012-01-08 10:58:33 +0000 UTC]

fantastic

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nars [2012-01-08 10:25:21 +0000 UTC]

Wow, fantastic!

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Kodomina [2012-01-08 10:00:34 +0000 UTC]

What's a piece of art <33
Very good work again ^^~

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jwgray [2012-01-08 08:45:10 +0000 UTC]

Your artworks never cease to amaze me. Your style is really unique compared to that of other artists, which gives your art a special twist that no-one else can duplicate. Yet another great artwork Your getting a llama

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Pixelsnaxs [2012-01-08 07:59:11 +0000 UTC]

beautiful!
losing your wings in such a manner seems disturbing and yet beautiful!

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Bellavardamir [2012-01-08 07:35:56 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful. I have a weakness for Wolves, Feathers(and/or wings), and blood. You have given me all of those, and for that I thank you. ^_^

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