Okay, I'm getting pictures for all the movers and shakers of my kingdom in the FSTGOD. These include two dragons. I'm trying to decide on a good one to use for one of them; I'm tossing in other pics because they're cool. Credit for the pictures given where I know the artist.
First, the choices for Kalfyra, hostile red dragon:
Matthew Mitchell
Second, Lothirlondodis, silver dragon:
An idea of the general relations between the two:
Vinod Rams
If anyone has any other pictures that they think might work and that I can use, please share. Even if I don't use 'em, good depictions of dragons are always something I'm interested in.
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I like the second picture, mainly because it fills the characterization of a red one better. That and it has a hint of mortality to it. The third one seems to self assured, and the first one, though lovely, isn't detailed enough(ok more detailed than I could manage probably, but I like the second one best!). At least that's the feeling I get looking at it. They're all wonderful pictures though, so the choice is entirely up to you.
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Larry Elmore has always been one of the best when it comes to paintings of Dragons, imho
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Lindar wrote:I like the second picture, mainly because it fills the characterization of a red one better. That and it has a hint of mortality to it. The third one seems to self assured, and the first one, though lovely, isn't detailed enough(ok more detailed than I could manage probably, but I like the second one best!). At least that's the feeling I get looking at it. They're all wonderful pictures though, so the choice is entirely up to you.
Well, the third one is entitled "Death of the Dragon." The second one likely fits the D&D characterization of the red dragon better because it's from the Draconomicon. As for the first, yes it could use more detail.
I voted 2, but I meant 3. Goddammit. I think the third one is prettier, but the second is great for characterization.
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Wow! Todd Lockwood, Jeff Easley, Keith Parkinson, Larry Elmore. Some of the best fantasy artists around! However, I think the baddest-looking dragons are the ones painted by Bob Eggleton for his Book of Dragons and by Michael Whelan for "Dragons of Light" (actually Dragons of Darkness, causing hilarity to ensue).
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I voted 1, dunno why, probably because it looks quite powerful.
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Kuja wrote:I like that pic of the silver dragon vs. the red.
That one's from the Draconomicon.
And upon hearing the title twice, I think i have to add it to my to read list. Thing is... it sounds familiar, but I don't think I've read it. Does it give better descrip. on the different types, or just elaborate a little more on what is already known?
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Lindar wrote:And upon hearing the title twice, I think i have to add it to my to read list. Thing is... it sounds familiar, but I don't think I've read it. Does it give better descrip. on the different types, or just elaborate a little more on what is already known?
It gives full-blown descriptions of every dragon and quasi-dragon in the D&D universe, plus all the data on various dragon gods (including Bahamut and Tiamat), how different dragons act, look, how and where they build their lairs, who they associate with, who they hate, how they're played, how they grow, etc, etc.
Lindar wrote:And upon hearing the title twice, I think i have to add it to my to read list. Thing is... it sounds familiar, but I don't think I've read it. Does it give better descrip. on the different types, or just elaborate a little more on what is already known?
It gives full-blown descriptions of every dragon and quasi-dragon in the D&D universe, plus all the data on various dragon gods (including Bahamut and Tiamat), how different dragons act, look, how and where they build their lairs, who they associate with, who they hate, how they're played, how they grow, etc, etc.
Sounds like a great bedtime snack. Thing is I'll have to catch it first heh.
the longer i wait,the more i forget.the more i forget, the longer the list of desires grows. for that which is wanted is forbidden. and we all know that forbidden fruit is often the sweetest.Don'tcha wish your g/f was a witch like me?~*~AYVBABTU
Lindar wrote:And upon hearing the title twice, I think i have to add it to my to read list. Thing is... it sounds familiar, but I don't think I've read it. Does it give better descrip. on the different types, or just elaborate a little more on what is already known?
It gives full-blown descriptions of every dragon and quasi-dragon in the D&D universe, plus all the data on various dragon gods (including Bahamut and Tiamat), how different dragons act, look, how and where they build their lairs, who they associate with, who they hate, how they're played, how they grow, etc, etc.
Sounds like a great bedtime snack. Thing is I'll have to catch it first heh.
Last I checked, both Media Play and Waldenbooks had a couple copies each. Just don't bug my while I'm working.
Kuja wrote:
It gives full-blown descriptions of every dragon and quasi-dragon in the D&D universe, plus all the data on various dragon gods (including Bahamut and Tiamat), how different dragons act, look, how and where they build their lairs, who they associate with, who they hate, how they're played, how they grow, etc, etc.
Sounds like a great bedtime snack. Thing is I'll have to catch it first heh.
Last I checked, both Media Play and Waldenbooks had a couple copies each. Just don't bug my while I'm working.
Now let's think Logically.... Would I Do something like that?*rolls eyes, evil grin* Besides, I don't have time for shopping. I'll just ask around. Am sure I can borrow it. If not I'll have to wait a while, that stuffs contraband as far as the parental units go, heh. That or con Cammy...
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the longer i wait,the more i forget.the more i forget, the longer the list of desires grows. for that which is wanted is forbidden. and we all know that forbidden fruit is often the sweetest.Don'tcha wish your g/f was a witch like me?~*~AYVBABTU
Your parents consider it contraband? If its for the reason I'm thinking, I might be able to help with that. Fundie paranoia? If so, unless they're hardcore Chick followers I can probably get them to lay off with a few select documents that I've got.
The second one likely fits the D&D characterization of the red dragon better because it's from the Draconomicon. 
As for the first, yes it could use more detail. 
