HOME | DD

temiel — Victa Mortalis

Published: 2010-11-06 22:24:13 +0000 UTC; Views: 5049; Favourites: 140; Downloads: 0
Redirect to original
Description You might recognize Rose from the sketchdump I posted the other day, but this is the first finished picture I've done of her. She's one of the Vampire Dark Ages characters, who is... obviously not a vampire. What she is, is a ghoul. She's like a live-in servant who does stuff for Leland and Claris during the day while they're asleep. And it's a bit like having food in the pantry, since Claris gets to feed from her. (Leland prefers not to, though, since Rose's "arrangement" is technically just with Claris.)

This whole thing came about when Gregory and Rose, one of his more frequent subjects, were victims of an attack by a particularly vengeful Tzimisce. Those of you who know VtM know that 9 times out of 10, Tzimisce are BAD FREAKIN' NEWS, because they can literally mold skin and bone as if they were clay, which leads to all sorts of nastiness in the hands of someone who's not feeling very nice. Gregory, being a vampire, was able to take care of himself, but Rose, as a mortal, was left disfigured and blind beyond the ability of any human's skill to heal. Claris was able to feed her some of her own vampiric blood to give her the capacity to heal the damage, but in the process Rose was blood-bound to Claris and is now compelled to serve and obey her. Claris would rather not see it that way, but instead in terms of having a constant friend and companion to talk to and dress up and spoil. Fortunately for both of them, Rose very much enjoys this.

Corner brushes by ~green-eyed butterfly:, texture by me with help from CGTextures.
Related content
Comments: 56

temiel In reply to ??? [2010-12-09 01:36:33 +0000 UTC]

Ah, thank you! I think I've actually seen that picture of Brigid before, but I can't for the life of me remember where or when. The coloring for this was actually inspired a bit by Waterhouse and some of Rossetti's paintings of Fanny Cornforth, she very much needed an "earthy" look. If only because Claris is just such a ghost by comparison.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

Alois-Noette In reply to temiel [2010-12-09 04:14:27 +0000 UTC]

I love Waterhouse Hahaha—I do that too; somehow I keep pairing all my dark-haired female characters with blond men, and vice versa

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

ElisaMelis [2010-11-26 18:47:09 +0000 UTC]

i adore this, she is very very beautiful!!! and i love the warmth colours!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

temiel In reply to ElisaMelis [2010-11-28 19:31:40 +0000 UTC]

Ah, thank you! The downside of vampires is that you have to use a LOT of cool colors. I missed my warm ones!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

ppgrainbow [2010-11-14 07:33:23 +0000 UTC]

The dress that Rose is wearing looks really pretty. I especially like how the detailing turned out on her as well as her hair!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

temiel In reply to ppgrainbow [2010-11-14 12:35:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I was quite pleased with this drawing, medieval clothing is pretty fun. All those luscious fabric drapes!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

ppgrainbow In reply to temiel [2010-11-14 19:30:52 +0000 UTC]

I agree! It takes a lot of hard work to do such a illustration like this! ^_^

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

raka-raka [2010-11-11 22:44:25 +0000 UTC]

Aww, poor girl! (XD late but i read it all, uh! )
Uhu, she was with Greg ? What were they doing (i suppose) in the dark, alone...
Glad to hear about this character.^^ For sure now Claris has a trustful friend!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

temiel In reply to raka-raka [2010-11-12 01:40:42 +0000 UTC]

SHE WAS. They never really... did much in the way that real people do much. See, when you're undead, you kind of lose interest in the smexins, because feeding is so nice (for both parties, even!). I imagine he probably fed on her a couple times at least. And it was good for both.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

raka-raka In reply to temiel [2010-11-12 09:34:07 +0000 UTC]

I see! XD I am not so "into" vampire world, so i forgot their bite is better than sex It completely make sense now!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Igloinor [2010-11-08 19:31:38 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Freckles! She is very lovely, I should do a frame with her!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

TheCursemaster [2010-11-08 13:44:24 +0000 UTC]

So cute! *C* She has such an adorable expression

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Dwenda [2010-11-08 11:57:46 +0000 UTC]

You know I ADORE HER, it is scientifically impossible for me to not want to hug her a little (and draw her in a state of undress, because that is what I do to freckly redheads, let's be honest 8D ) I love her hair, and the shape of her face. Her ruddy skintone also makes me glee, I love me some red skin shading. Her pose is adorable, too. Slightly slumped and submissive, with that little attentive headtilt. <3

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

temiel In reply to Dwenda [2010-11-08 12:07:39 +0000 UTC]

AAAAAAH OMG, yessss, I actually want to draw her in a state of undress too (possibly with Claris, ohoho). I'm so glad you like her, as you know she TOTALLY makes me think of your girls. In that submissive kind of way, anyway. Red skin shading is one of those things I almost never do simply because I covet that kind of cultivated Victorian pallor and I CERTAINLY don't have any of it in real life, but in this instance it was nice doing a girl who looks... a little more like me than my usual. (Not that I don't still love my usual!!)

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

November-Temple [2010-11-08 00:22:19 +0000 UTC]

Ooh, I love how you did this picture, her hair especially. The hair wraps look lovely, and it goes great with the designs in her outfit. I really love her colors as well, and the coloring technique you used. It looks amazing. Amazing job.

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Achen089 [2010-11-07 20:41:04 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!I adore the colours you used.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

temiel In reply to Achen089 [2010-11-07 20:54:56 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, redheads yessss. They're totally the best. I'm glad you like the colors, I was going for kind of a Waterhousey palette. :3

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

Achen089 In reply to temiel [2010-11-07 21:05:13 +0000 UTC]

You know,i too thought of Waterhouse when i saw this,i kid you not.I guess that's why i liked it so much,it appealed to my Waterhouse-influenced subconscious.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

temiel In reply to Achen089 [2010-11-07 21:14:55 +0000 UTC]

OMGGGG YAAAAAY, that makes me quite a happy panda indeed. So glad it actually came across the way I intended!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Amdhuscias [2010-11-07 15:57:49 +0000 UTC]

hmm, the title is like a name of a flower ^^ I like this.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

temiel In reply to Amdhuscias [2010-11-07 16:36:53 +0000 UTC]

Ah, thanks! And yeah, now that you mention it, it does sound like a flower. It means "conquered mortal".

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

Amdhuscias In reply to temiel [2010-11-07 16:38:37 +0000 UTC]

wow, wonderful meaning! ^^

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

LaughingAstarael [2010-11-07 14:42:05 +0000 UTC]

She so beautiful, and the colors and the pose and her expression just make it moreso (:

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

windyautumnmoon [2010-11-07 12:09:50 +0000 UTC]

Beautifully done, she looks lovely.

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Luminanza [2010-11-07 12:09:19 +0000 UTC]

Thats such a sweet idea! :'D The fact that both parties likes this arrangement sort of makes me happy!*u*
oh, and ps, I like her braidsss

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

temiel In reply to Luminanza [2010-11-07 12:25:12 +0000 UTC]

It is sweet... but the inherent trouble of being blood-bound is that no matter what you would have thought about the person who HAS you bound in a normal context, you become totally enthralled with them, so it's entirely possible that Rose isn't REALLY happy, she just thinks she is. (ANGST!! WOE!! For what it's worth, though, I do like to think she'd be enjoying it even without being under any kind of supernatural influence. After all, Claris is treating her quite well, and Rose's life is pretty objectively better than it was before, so I think it can be considered a net good thing.)

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

Luminanza In reply to temiel [2010-11-07 13:02:09 +0000 UTC]

ohmai, that makes it a little comlicated!:0 But if she feels happy, then its good;D I hope so too!!:')

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

gg-al [2010-11-07 09:31:32 +0000 UTC]

Love her, especially her expression - so sweet and peaceful. Great choice of colors too

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Chenria [2010-11-07 09:07:10 +0000 UTC]

She looks so pretty her hair is gorgeous and I love her dress
Great job!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Sighter [2010-11-07 08:18:58 +0000 UTC]

Awww. Gee, one wonders what part of Rose appreciates the arrangement, the Blood Bond or the actual person? Never really could find out.

Ach. Vampire. Even a seeming kindness has a bit of a nasty taste to it.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

temiel In reply to Sighter [2010-11-07 12:21:39 +0000 UTC]

THAT'S THE TROUBLE, isn't it?? Either way, Claris isn't one to question it. She IS at least treating Rose well, but I keep having this awful scenario in my head about Rose getting released from the bond and her being all I NEVER LOVED YOU! YOU'RE A TOTAL MONSTER! Because whether Rose's feelings are genuine or not, Claris is totally smitten with the girl.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

Sighter In reply to temiel [2010-11-10 06:56:04 +0000 UTC]

Yep. Vampire is demented like that.

I mean, the scenario I see is Claris forgetting about her after the sixth or seventh blood bonded kid. Kinda like forgetting a favorite doll or something. Now that kind of cold cruelty would be fairly creepy and inhuman.

Kinda reminds me of the favorite subject in the Royal court, the one protected by the Monarch, treated and loved, but the whims of Monarch could cause the favorite to up and disappear and that would be it. Cruel in a bunch of different ways.

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

SorenLetore [2010-11-07 04:31:06 +0000 UTC]

She's so cute! I love the braids. ^^

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Makio-Kuta [2010-11-07 03:08:49 +0000 UTC]

Aww she sounds like such a cute person. And she looks very cute too n.n Great work on the outfit here. It looks very pretty and comfortable~
Also adore her freckles and hair. xD

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

temiel In reply to Makio-Kuta [2010-11-07 03:11:43 +0000 UTC]

Aw, yay! I'm glad she does, I picture her being VERY lovable. :3 And I really do have to hand it to medieval clothing... it's a little frumpy and a little simple, but damn if it doesn't look really comfortable. Back in the days before CONSTRICTIVE UNDERGARMENTS and all!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

Makio-Kuta In reply to temiel [2010-11-08 18:39:06 +0000 UTC]

lol yeeup it certainly screams---I am comfortable~ A trait more clothes should try to scream sometimes. lol

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

DragonPress [2010-11-07 02:39:20 +0000 UTC]

VERY nice!!!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

temiel In reply to DragonPress [2010-11-07 02:51:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

DragonPress In reply to temiel [2010-11-07 02:54:58 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

KSteinhoff [2010-11-06 23:06:52 +0000 UTC]

Tzimisce, Fun to play with, A pain to Deal with

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

temiel In reply to KSteinhoff [2010-11-07 01:37:19 +0000 UTC]

LOL!! That's it exactly, poor girl didn't stand a chance...

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

dragondoodle [2010-11-06 22:46:53 +0000 UTC]

Love the colors and her hair is beautiful

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

temiel In reply to dragondoodle [2010-11-06 23:00:05 +0000 UTC]

Oh, thank you! The color in this one was fun, there's totally a reason red is my favorite even if I don't use it a lot.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

dragondoodle In reply to temiel [2010-11-07 02:00:10 +0000 UTC]

*chuckle* You did good

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

DomainofPrey [2010-11-06 22:46:29 +0000 UTC]

Ok, you make a vampire that has the same name as my boyfriend, and now a ghoul that has my name!

Ahhhh, this made my day!
Made me smile and laugh.
She's so pretty.

Nice job, I love how detailed you get with the backgrounds of your characters. Can't wait to see more!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

temiel In reply to DomainofPrey [2010-11-07 01:46:23 +0000 UTC]

Oh, no way!! That's totally hilarious. (Fun fact- Rose/Gregory were almost-sorta-kinda an item. Not anymore, but almost.) I'm so glad you like her, I pictured her being pretty but in a different way than I usually do.

The detailed backgrounds are due at least in part to ~Arthulin , if it weren't for him half the characters I draw wouldn't even exist. :3 Gaming, the way we do it, is a pretty good collaborative effort. But I'm very pleased you're enjoying these guys!! They're so much fun to draw, plus I get to go to town with historical costumes.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

DomainofPrey In reply to temiel [2010-11-07 01:57:46 +0000 UTC]

I think they should be a thing now Just because.
And yes, I've had a thing for red hair. its very pretty.

And I know how that is. Me and =StaryHeavens make up all the character we have currently. If it wasnt for her. half of these characters won't exist.

And i've ALWAYS had a thing for historical characters. They much prettier in a sort of way.

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Zeldalina [2010-11-06 22:39:11 +0000 UTC]

This is very nicely done!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

temiel In reply to Zeldalina [2010-11-06 22:40:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Glad you think so!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

Zeldalina In reply to temiel [2010-11-06 23:26:39 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome~!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0


| Next =>