Underdog: 1. One that is expected to lose a contest. 2. One that is at a disadvantage. - American Heritage® Dictionary
Hello, all! It seems like just yesterday I was writing to you, to share with you some character concept art from my book, Witherfist. (Oh, right, that’s because it was yesterday.)
I’ve unexpectedly got some more art to share with you. This is drawn in a different style and is another image of Witherfist herself, Irusai. This is a different Irusai to the one you can read about in the first chapter of Witherfist. A much more composed, calm woman, in her days as a respected provincial governor - before she tattooed the true name of an ancient spirit onto her arm and became the notorious fugitive she is today.
The Kentaros are one of the Courtless races in the realm of Tír na nÓg. Commonly called The Wildfolk, Centaurs, orHorselords, the Kentaros hail from the vast and mysteries Greatwood Forest. The Wildfolk are primarily nomadic and thus, they do not have a settlement to call their capital. The herd is led by the Champion of the Greatwood, who is selected to lead the herd for life through a contest of strength.
The Wildfolk are a primal people, who live in harmony with nature and are rarely seen outside of the Greatwood Forest. They are fierce people, who see themselves as guardians of the Weefolk of Tír na nÓg. The Wildfolk were born of the tempest winds. The Kentaros bear no sigil, but are affiliated with the Courtless peoples of Tír na nÓg.
The Faunus are their cousins. Also of the Courtless races. The Faunus are known for their skill as entertainers and for their intimate relationship with the forests. Although most Faunus reside in the forests of Tír na nÓg, some choose to live in the cities and settlements, the City Faunus are widely known for their skills as musicians and poets. While some are revered most City Faunu are ridiculed for their inability to control their excessive drinking. The Faunus celebrate life daily and give thanks for the abundance of life by gorging themselves on food and drink. This makes them a popular target for the other races.
Forest dwelling Faunus do not fall pray to the same vice as their City kin. Most are seen as shepherds of the forest. They are considered a priestly caste for the Weefolk and those who live within the expanse of the Greatwood. They are sought for their intimate knowledge of the trees with which they share kinship.
Tomorrow, I will go over more of the Weefolk, which encompasses everything from Dryads, to Kelpies, to Pixies, etc, etc.
It’s the final countdown...
The Jótun, The House Dragonbane, are one of the noble houses of Tír na nÓg. Commonly called The Mountain Folk, Giants, or Neckbreakers, the Jótun hail from The Shimmering Peaks. The seat of their power resides in The Forbidden Crags, an ancient fortress in the Far North. They are led by the Imperator of House Dragonbane. The Mountain Folk are a colossal people who guard the dominions against the destructive dragonkin of the Far North.
They are a fierce, honor-driven people who’s steadfast vow to protect the other dominions has made them one of the most respected houses in Tír na nÓg. The Mountain Folk, were born of the blood of the sky during the darkness of the First Age. The Sigil of House Dragonbane is a cloud raining blood.
The Jótun much like their cousins the Weefolk are an incredibly physically diverse race. Their shapes are not uniform and they can appear in many different forms, ranging from humanoid to beast as depicted above.
Greetings, Faoii.
