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The Gwyddernan
To the people that abuse
the powers that they use
lawful yet unjust
Beware of the Gwyddernan.
To whom the untouchable must answer.
The Gwyddernan is a being unique to Antellonia, and probably the main reason the gods there are so well behaved. It's sole purpose is to act as a sort of arbiter to gods and other beings who think of themselves as above any moral obligations about their power. It is also incredibly old: Draconian history shows that it was ancient even before the dragons came to power. The name "Gwyddernan" is a direct transliteration of its title in Dragontongue, which sounds something like "GurwdthuROAAAAAAARRGerudddkrganAAAAn" and means simply, "to whom the untouchable must answer."
The above picture is how is appears to humans and human gods: it has the head of an owl falcon and tattered wings, with talons for hands and maiden's feet. It always appears with an unsheathed sword made of truth in it right talon, and a scroll made of guilt in its left. It is said that the skulls of the unjustly slain gather about its feet, and moss grows where it walks.
The Gwyddernan is seldom seen, worshiped by none, and the one thing that all gods fear.
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Nine days and many, many hours with prismacolor pencils on 9"x12" paper.
The Gwyddernan and associated prose is © myself.
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Submitted by: Agent Elrond
Posted: Aug 24, 2007 4:37 pm
Completed: Apr 11, 2007
Critiques (12)Galleries: Fantasy, Finished Work, Mythical Creatures, Original Art
Keywords: the gwyddernan, the gwyddernan
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 SaigithTotal Posts: 191Aug 24, 2007 6:53 pmWow, I really love the little detail in this picture. I never even heard of Gwyddernan till now. Keep up the good work ^^ --- "One step closer and my sword shall find a new sheath." Lael quote
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 Agent Elrond (Reply)Total Posts: 109Aug 24, 2007 8:38 pmThanks, I'm so glad you like it! --- Never underestimate someone with a dragon on their shoulder. ~Æ |
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Antellonia (as mentioned in my artist's comment) is my original fantasyland in which most of my work is set. (Except the fanart, duh.)|
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Saigith (Reply)Total Posts: 191Aug 25, 2007 5:56 amHeh, sorry I didn't notice that --- "One step closer and my sword shall find a new sheath." Lael quote
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Still, a good picture nonetheless ^^|
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Agent Elrond (Reply)Total Posts: 109Aug 25, 2007 7:08 pmThat's okay! I'm really flattered, actually. I know something is good when people can't tell right away that I made it up on my own. --- Never underestimate someone with a dragon on their shoulder. ~Æ |
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Saigith (Reply)Total Posts: 191Aug 25, 2007 7:20 pmI'm being serious. I actually thought it was an eastern myth or something just by reading the description --- "One step closer and my sword shall find a new sheath." Lael quote
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Agent Elrond (Reply)Total Posts: 109Aug 25, 2007 7:24 pmWow! --- Never underestimate someone with a dragon on their shoulder. ~Æ |
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Saigith (Reply)Total Posts: 191Aug 25, 2007 7:29 pmHehe, you're welcome --- "One step closer and my sword shall find a new sheath." Lael quote
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 Runic TunicTotal Posts: 60Aug 24, 2007 9:34 pmThis is pretty cool. The name Gwyddernan almost seems Welsh or Anglo. Was this inspired by Northern European mythology at all? Anyway, it's a sweet piece. --- Sorrow is lightened by being brought out openly. -The Saga of Sigurd the Crusader
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Agent Elrond (Reply)Total Posts: 109Aug 25, 2007 7:23 pmThanks, I'm glad you like it! --- Never underestimate someone with a dragon on their shoulder. ~Æ |
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 MarsTotal Posts: 81Aug 25, 2007 5:39 amI love the dark atmosphere created, and I love when there is a story/meaning attached to art. This one is very interesting, Ive never heard it befire |
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Agent Elrond (Reply)Total Posts: 109Aug 25, 2007 7:13 pmThanks so much — I'm so glad you like it! --- Never underestimate someone with a dragon on their shoulder. ~Æ |
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Mars (Reply)Total Posts: 81Aug 26, 2007 7:27 amI know exactly what you mean, some of my drawings come from my own stories, (but I haven't put of them up yet!). |
