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strideroo — Through the Fire and the Flames

Published: 2013-04-01 04:16:51 +0000 UTC; Views: 1527; Favourites: 44; Downloads: 0
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Description This has been a long time coming and I am so proud of how everything turned out!!  Yet another collaboration between myself and the always wonderful *Tattered-Dreams .  We had so much fun RPing Rue and Skarth together last time that we just couldn't help but create a second chapter to their story!  She did such an amazing job drawing up the Fawnlings and coloring them, while I created the background and the flames.  PLEASE make sure you read the story for this.  Tatty has such a lovely RPing style.  I'm not putting a mature content warning on this but, if you guys think it is necessary, let me know!

I seriously hope you guys appreciate this as much as I do.

THE STORY THAT GOES WITH IT:
Battlescars - Skarth and Rue, Part 2SKARTH & RUE
Summer, Year 757 of the New Age
Silverthorne, Blackwood Border
(RUE)
Rue wove her way between the trees at an easy walk. She didn’t feel much like racing on ahead now and the breeze that whistled through the leaves above brought warning of nightfall, but was strong. There would be no getting lost for a while.
The sunlit glade she had left behind had vanished already, swallowed by the woodland, and the sprawling tree roots all around her grew closer together than ever, fighting between themselves to claim enough ground to thrive.
Cully was snoozing on Rue’s withers. Hours ago now, Rue had followed the red roan stag, Skarth, through the trees, as he pointed out all kinds of curious herbs and plants, plucking a few up, seemingly at random, before he led them back to the clearing.
He had started up his bonfire again – Rue taking a few hasty steps back – and the airflow had thickened once more. But she was too fascinated by what Skarth had to teach h

MAKE SURE TO FAVE TATTY'S TOO!:
Of Fire and ShadowSKARTH & RUE
Summer, Year 757 of the New Age
Blackwood, Just north of Whiteriver on the Blackwood Border

(RUE)

Rue wove her way between the trees at an easy walk. She didn’t feel much like racing on ahead now and the breeze that whistled through the leaves above brought warning of nightfall, but was strong. There would be no getting lost for a while.

The sunlit glade she had left behind had vanished already, swallowed by the woodland, and the sprawling tree roots all around her grew closer together than ever, fighting between themselves to claim enough ground to thrive.

Cully was snoozing on Rue’s withers. Hours ago now, Rue h

POINTS EARNED:
+ 1 Fire Magic for Story
+ 1 Fire Magic for Art
+ 1 Fight Stat (Strength)
(Above x 2 for Collaboration)
+ 1 Experience

Fawnling lines/coloring done by *Tattered-Dreams .  Background done by your's truly!
Fawnlings belong to =Ehetere .
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Comments: 29

ReQuay [2013-04-03 23:10:29 +0000 UTC]

Your styles mesh so well together, on everything. The story flowed seamlessly, and this accompanying artwork is epic. I love the way you captured the feeling and emotions of the scene, in such a beautifully drawn image. The fawnlings and background work so well together.

Beautifully done!

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strideroo In reply to ReQuay [2013-04-04 23:14:23 +0000 UTC]

-huggles- YOU ALWAYS SO NICE TO MEEEEEEE.

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ReQuay In reply to strideroo [2013-04-05 01:01:07 +0000 UTC]

That's because you make it so easy to do... you're just too amazing.

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LiveLifeWolf [2013-04-01 23:24:51 +0000 UTC]

Strider, Tatty, please, continue leading the best generation of Fawnling art dA will ever see
This work is absolutely stunning, and I cannot summon the correct descriptive words to describe the essence that comes with it.

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strideroo In reply to LiveLifeWolf [2013-04-03 03:28:39 +0000 UTC]

YAY SO GLAD IT LEAVES YOU *almost* SPEECHLESS.

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LiveLifeWolf In reply to strideroo [2013-04-03 23:50:20 +0000 UTC]

OF COURSE IT DOES! IT'S FANTABULOUS!

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Tattered-Dreams In reply to LiveLifeWolf [2013-04-02 12:43:45 +0000 UTC]

I know you left this on Strider's page, but I just had to reply and say thank you so much for thinking so highly of our work ^^ I know there's plenty tons better, but we have fun with these collabs and its great to know they're appreciated

Even if you can't find descriptive words for us, what you've said is more than enough

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LiveLifeWolf In reply to Tattered-Dreams [2013-04-02 16:30:10 +0000 UTC]

I definitely would've posted it on yours too
This is beautiful, and there are very, very few who can capture such a fantasized event such as you two have

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Tattered-Dreams In reply to LiveLifeWolf [2013-04-02 17:28:06 +0000 UTC]

Oh, no worries I stalk Strider's art in general anyway XD

And thank you (again) ^^

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LiveLifeWolf In reply to Tattered-Dreams [2013-04-02 17:33:17 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome! Just please, keep sharing thi stuff

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Tattered-Dreams In reply to LiveLifeWolf [2013-04-02 17:45:35 +0000 UTC]

No worries there

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JEAikman [2013-04-01 15:52:50 +0000 UTC]


This is amazing!

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strideroo In reply to JEAikman [2013-04-03 03:28:44 +0000 UTC]

THANK YOUUUUUU!

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JEAikman In reply to strideroo [2013-04-03 08:31:41 +0000 UTC]

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Tigglesaurus [2013-04-01 12:02:16 +0000 UTC]

MARRYY MEEEEEE!!!! Both of you <3
THIS IS GORGEOUS! I've been stalking my inbox waiting for this elusive piece, and BOY WAS IT WORTH THE WAIT!

You've both done such a wonderful job!
Tatty your lines and colours are so delicate and smooth! The expressions are great and I'm so totally envious of your dark stag's angryface, and Skarth's determinedface. AND POOR RUE!! D8
Strider your bg is so lovely! Your styles fit well together, you set a dark and moody atmosphere with fits the drama so well! I love your trees, they look all rugged and mossy and natural! You've given it a great depth of field too <3

AAAH GUUUYYSYSS! I can't wait for the RP ^_^

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strideroo In reply to Tigglesaurus [2013-04-03 03:29:22 +0000 UTC]

I WILL MARRY YOU BUT ONLY IF I'M THE FAVORITE WIFE. xD
So glad you like it dear! Hope you were able to read the story? D:

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Tigglesaurus In reply to strideroo [2013-04-03 09:48:54 +0000 UTC]

You drive a hard bargain, but DEAL! To death do us part, etc, etc.

I did I diiid! Skarth was so brave <3 I was saying to Tatty you guys did a great job showing a different side to your chars when presented with a dangerous situation I veryverrry much enjoyed it ^_^

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Tattered-Dreams In reply to Tigglesaurus [2013-04-01 16:52:23 +0000 UTC]

I know this is on Strider's page, but I couldn't not respond to this amazing comment

Thank you so much Its great to know you like it, and even more epic that you've been stalking your inbox in wait! Strider did a phenomenal job on that background - I about died when I saw it. She really captured the atomosphere and edginess that is Blackwood and I can't do depth in a forest scene for toffee so she amazed me on that front, too.

As for me, for some reason I seem to have had a ton of comments on my linearts with my last two images XD I never thought they were noticed all that much, but I spend far too much time on them, so I'm glad it pays off Same for the expressions, since I don't often put so much effort into getting the right ones and it was fun to try the different faces for once

Thanks again for such an epic comment - I'm sure Strider would agree ^^

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Tigglesaurus In reply to Tattered-Dreams [2013-04-01 21:07:27 +0000 UTC]

I meant to copy that comment onto your submission too, but you founnddd it! You two deserve the praise, and MOAR! You work so well together <3

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Tattered-Dreams In reply to Tigglesaurus [2013-04-01 21:37:44 +0000 UTC]

Aww, its okay - I did find it since I stalk Strider's art in general XD

And thank you We think so too. Hopefully there's more for these two

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Shtiya-is-my-power [2013-04-01 10:28:48 +0000 UTC]

I will just say one thing. WOW.

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strideroo In reply to Shtiya-is-my-power [2013-04-03 03:29:32 +0000 UTC]

THAT ONE WORD IS ENOUGH. Thank you!

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Shtiya-is-my-power In reply to strideroo [2013-04-06 13:48:46 +0000 UTC]

^^ You're welcome!

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Ettid [2013-04-01 08:51:59 +0000 UTC]

That is one awesome picture of the ever awesome Skarth and Rue!
I have to say though, that the black stag ain't bad either

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strideroo In reply to Ettid [2013-04-01 15:18:58 +0000 UTC]

LOL I KNOW. Tatty made him up we were both oogling at him hahahha.

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GhostlyStudios [2013-04-01 04:36:38 +0000 UTC]

So I've been looking at this for the last few minutes, try to figure out what to say- but I'm speechless, this is just so beautiful, I can't handle the awesomeness.

The poses are just brilliant! The expressions on their faces really tell a story, poor little Rue!
I love the background, and the fire, ugh- it's just such an amazing piece all round !!!
I can't wait to read the story, well done to the both of you!

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strideroo In reply to GhostlyStudios [2013-04-01 04:54:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Tatty did an AMAZING job coloring and drawing the fawnlings. They just pull the whole piece together. <3

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manicmaui [2013-04-01 04:35:18 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely amazing! I can't wait to read the story behind it

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strideroo In reply to manicmaui [2013-04-01 04:53:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Deviantart is being stupid and isn't letting me upload the story. I'm going to have to talk to Tatty and see if she can figure it out. D:

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