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"***Bladedancers" by Jenny Dolfen

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Jhael has finally regained the favour of Eilistraee after helping Aseir. The (female) weapons master of the temple he serves in agrees to teach him in the ways of a Bladedancer. Bladedancers are elite sword fighters among the 'good' drow following Eilistraee, fighting with a longsword in each hand. In his first few training lessons, Jhael probably got quite a few shallow cuts and bruises :)

On Jhael's right side, you can see the scar that killed him once, by the way...

Watercolour and Photoshop.

Please note: I won't be replying to comments here (for reasons, see my main page). If you have a question, see my FAQ first, and if it's not answered there, drop me an email. ;)



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1 Oct 2005:-) Andrijana Ignjatovic
This is a excellent pic, very dynamic. And the poses are very dramatic. For some reason it reminds me of the Seafolk in Jordan´s "Wheel of Time".
28 Apr 200645 Chief
If i was training with her, there's two possible outcomes of my training.

1, i would never have learned a thing cuase i've been distracted by the beuaty in front of me.

2, i would have been a superb fighter cuase i would have been able to fight while dreaming about tits.

What an excellent picture, make another one!
29 Apr 200645 Viva la Pwente
I LOVE this work. As someone said above, I wish I could draw like this.

I don't agree with your view on Drizzt, but that's okay. I still love this, this's goin' on my computer favorite list.

:-) Jenny Dolfen replies: "Drizzt isn't even in this picture..."
30 Apr 200645 Viva la Pwente
I know that, I was talking about what you think of Drizzt

:-) Jenny Dolfen replies: "I'm sorry - I'm so used to commenters who never read the descriptions and give the pics themselves only a cursory glance, if that 12"
4 Dec 200645 Novuso
The way I see it this piece of art was far ahead of its' time for 2003. Everyone seems to think they are fighting but that is not the way I see it given my background. I am not sure what a bladedancer class was used for in classic D&D but to an online gamer the bladedancer is not a melee fighter class. In most online games the bladedancer is primarily a support buffer class used to power up the group and particularly the tank. You probably have no idea what I am talking about unless you are an online gamer who goes to raids. In laymens terms a buffer is charactor who transfers their power to another charactor.

How this relates to the artwork is that they are buffing each other which is a beautiful artistic concept. She is transferring power to him and he is transferring power to her so he has her powers and she has his. It is almost sexual. In no way are they trying to harm each other. Armor protection and extra clothing are not needed. The partial nudity would not distract but only serve as enticement to open up to give and receive freely each others' buffs. Jhael's grace and speed would be greatly increased from the buffs of the master bladedancer. I just don't see Eilistrae's prestige class as being a dancer of death but rather a dancer of life.

I also like the style of this piece. It is full of interesting contrasts such as the topless drow against an icy background. The anatomy work is superb from their feet to Jhael's back to the female's breasts. Just one question here. Where did Jhael get that nasty scare in his back? Is it somehow linked to his adventures in the "Drow's Tale?"
6 Jun 2007:-) Annie Rhodes
Love the movement in this, sorta reminds me of fights in Hero and House of Flying Daggers. And nice blueness 2
30 Jan 200845 Forohe Toxophilus
Just meandering through random pictures and WHAMO! This hits me in the face.
Amazing artwork, and the fact that she feels equal to Jhael is awesome. More people need to learn from you.
One thing though. I know that drow are generally small in stature, but arent those swords just a little thick? I mean if they’re longswords, then wouldnt they be slightly longer and slightly skinnier?
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17 Jul 2008:-) Justin D Peters
When it comes to Eilistraeean’s I believe you hit the nail on the head on how to portray them. VREY GOOD WORK.
13 Feb 200945 PYRO
Dude, You have some mad skills right there. I realy want to read this story. did you do this with water colours?
20 Jul 2009:-) Brandy L Peterson
This is such a sweet pic!!!
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About '***Bladedancers':
 • Status: OK
 • Created by: :-) Jenny Dolfen
 • Copyright: ©Jenny Dolfen. All rights reserved!

 • Keywords: Drow, Dark, Elves, Darkelf, Darkelves, Longswords, Long, Swords, Nudity, Fighter, Warrior
 • Categories: Elf / Elves, Erotic Fantasies, Sexy..., Fights, Duels, Battles
 • Techniques: Watercolour, Computer-coloured Picture
Modpick •  Mod Pick at: 2003-05-11 11:07:50
 • Submitted: 2003-05-03 12:40:50
 • Views: 18020
 • Resolution: 568x693


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