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The Drow's Tale, part 2
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They let me go again.
On the way back, a dozen thoughts whirled in my mind. First and foremost of them was that Alak was dead. With Sinafay's help, I could try and put in my bid for power, for command of our camp. With a priestess behind me, nobody would dare to oppose me.
I thought of the two humans. My drow perception of the world insisted they were stupid beings, having let me go twice, on nothing else but my word that I would not harm them, or that I would return and bring help. Stupidity meant that my word was not binding.
But then I thought of Tal, who had been very

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Nerdanel the Wise, wife of Fëanor.

I think I've been trying to capture Nerdanel for nearly twenty years, and now I've finally managed to capture her gentleness, her inner strength and her sense of humour - because I always thought that you needed that when you're married to Fëanor for a few thousand years, give birth to no fewer than seven boys, and raise them without any major damage...

Winsor/Newton watercolours on moleskine sketchbook.


Princes of the Eldalië series:

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Mood: Love ~NdrN Mar 16, 2013
Very beautiful!
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Mood: Joy ~Elenwe12 Feb 17, 2013
Yes, Nerdanel has considerable merits for all that she had done! I love the way you capture her, so herself!
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~MajaEL95 Nov 11, 2012
I love how she's laughing with her eyes
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Mood: Love ~JenniferMulkerrin Sep 22, 2012  Professional Photographer
beautiful work!
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*Eolhin Apr 20, 2012   General Artist
Beautiful work, I really like how you did her hair. And yes, she must have had a lot of patience. *chuckle*
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~RynKimVay Apr 16, 2012
I've always loved this lady... because I agree: You've gotta be strong to deal with a head-strong man AND seven male children! I love how she seems to smile and the gentleness, and quirk of humor, in her eyes. It's quite lovely.
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=Gold-Seven Apr 21, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Thank you! ^^
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~DawnFire360 Apr 1, 2012
I cannot believe I never saw this series...wow. It's amazing--this one of Nerdanel and all the other pictures in this series. Just wow.
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=Gold-Seven Apr 5, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Yes, that was really fun and got me into the Silmarillion again last year - just sitting in the playground with nothing to do and doodling Maglor. And look where that has got me now!
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~DawnFire360 Apr 6, 2012
Well, I'm very glad you started doodling Maglor :) As, I'm sure, is everyone else who's been enjoying the Silmarillion art you've made since.
~DawnFire~
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