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Published: 2013-08-31 10:31:35 +0000 UTC; Views: 13677; Favourites: 547; Downloads: 296
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Description "In her youth, Mieth was an unholy predator in the darkest reaches of this forest. She would spin her webs of lust and deceit, enticing weary travellers toward her secret haunts where she oft had her way with them till they were little more than ravaged husks, left abandoned to fates cruel and ending. Those few who managed to survive an encounter with her usually owed their lives to Alaina's children prowling after the witch's scent, for even a travelling bard knows there are still many unknown horrors where she lurks. Even the druids here are fearful of them, yet as for Mieth one could say she remains the only creature the horrors truly fear. Ironic that they would still fear her even to this day despite the knowledge that her natural sight has been lost since the day she learnt everlasting humility. Still, perhaps this is why Alaina is merciful to the ageless nymph, for who else would keep the horrors at bay when her children rarely venture beyond where the sunlight knows it cannot touch? Strange that if one should meet her nowadays, they see her as an ally and not what she once was. Oh how some change... even souls lost to Sin's embrace.  Strange times, indeed."
-- Abelan


Another art now available as a print!  Again, should anyone purchase one, I'd love to see how they'll look on a wall with a pic or two.

Artwork // Mieth, The Blind Witch // Lore - © Kristopher P. Love
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Comments: 34

Dork-Ork [2017-02-16 05:39:51 +0000 UTC]

I love this piece, it's like an Eldar is having a nightmare, or is trapped on a demon world with nothing but her wits and soulstone. Either way, excellent work!

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Aikurisu In reply to Dork-Ork [2017-02-27 16:06:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

lol, what's funny is this isn't supposed to be 40k related but hey, if folks want to see it that way I won't stop them.

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funkyalienlovers [2016-11-12 10:24:44 +0000 UTC]

awesome work

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SwordSaint001 [2016-11-03 01:39:05 +0000 UTC]

I wish I had your talent... your story telling and pictures have always inspired and amazed me...

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Aikurisu In reply to SwordSaint001 [2016-11-04 13:19:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.   lol, my talent has slipped somewhat since I drew this, though.  ... at least I think so.

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SwordSaint001 In reply to Aikurisu [2016-11-04 15:43:43 +0000 UTC]

not that I've noticed... I look at everything you submit when it pops up and everything has thus far been up to standard. I may not comment on everything due lack of time to do so, but know that everything you do has always been amazing work.

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Maleiva [2016-11-02 14:55:37 +0000 UTC]

is creepy and epic

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InuHalfDemon [2016-11-01 16:58:44 +0000 UTC]

I absolutely love this style. The background is so well detailed and fades so beautifully, it makes for a very powerful piece. The pose of the subject also compliments the work. Well done!

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Aikurisu In reply to InuHalfDemon [2016-11-02 12:58:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the kind words.

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Lord-of-the-Omens [2015-12-29 08:04:44 +0000 UTC]

Pretty cool. The way the detail deepens from the environment to the figure paints the picture of the allure best.
Kudos to the writer that created the lore for this. I'm an artist and writer myself, so this potent combination here soothes me.

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Aikurisu In reply to Lord-of-the-Omens [2015-12-30 01:22:36 +0000 UTC]

lol, I am the writer.  My art is more like a visual aid for my storytelling anyway, which is one reason among many why I like to focus on original content.

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Lord-of-the-Omens In reply to Aikurisu [2016-03-26 17:20:07 +0000 UTC]

Nice! It's great that you can do this, my art stops before digital and/or color, haha. What kind of stories are you working on now?

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Aikurisu In reply to Lord-of-the-Omens [2016-03-27 13:12:05 +0000 UTC]

aikurisu.deviantart.com/art/Wo…   Whispers of Ruin is my current focus, a hopeful series of short stories that will be eventually developed into a novel of sorts.

Just uploaded the first chapter yesterday, too!  (I plan to draw an illustration for the prologue like I did with it.  Just gotta work on other stuff first...)

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Lord-of-the-Omens In reply to Aikurisu [2016-04-09 19:19:27 +0000 UTC]

That's a good title Do you write poetry?
Where did you upload the chapter?
I would draw for my own, but I need a miracle for that, haha, got no passion no mo'.

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Aikurisu In reply to Lord-of-the-Omens [2016-05-10 05:03:26 +0000 UTC]

Ah, firstly, sorry for taking a month to get back to you on this. x_x

I'll admit I've rarely ever written poetry, but that said I still like my writing to flow... so I guess it's similar somehow?  *shrug*

As for where the chapters are, the prologue is at: aikurisu.deviantart.com/art/Wo…

aikurisu.deviantart.com/art/Wo… That's the first chapter after it.  Almost done writing the second chapter, too.

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Leoric12 [2015-01-14 21:49:19 +0000 UTC]

Huh. She looks quite a lot like Viktoria the elder wood nymph from the Thief series.

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Aikurisu In reply to Leoric12 [2015-03-21 07:15:22 +0000 UTC]

Can't say I've ever heard of her.

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Leoric12 In reply to Aikurisu [2015-11-06 23:06:11 +0000 UTC]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ymwLS…

Video with her in it.

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Heavensprayer [2014-11-06 16:19:43 +0000 UTC]

This is insanely good! Damn I really love your work of art!!!

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Aikurisu In reply to Heavensprayer [2015-03-21 07:14:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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MusicalNumber [2013-09-06 05:00:34 +0000 UTC]

I really like this picture, so I'm adding it to my favorites so I can easily find it again and keep looking at it. 

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Aikurisu In reply to MusicalNumber [2013-09-15 12:29:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the support.

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jet7ST [2013-09-05 21:04:09 +0000 UTC]

ung. I like this one.

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Aikurisu In reply to jet7ST [2013-09-15 12:28:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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MethusTheDeath [2013-09-04 04:57:41 +0000 UTC]

i would love to read more about Mieth, the picture is really inspiring

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Aikurisu In reply to MethusTheDeath [2013-09-15 12:28:42 +0000 UTC]

Admittedly, I'm a bit chuffed this art has received so much attention.  I may just have to write/draw more for her as thanks.

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MethusTheDeath In reply to Aikurisu [2013-09-16 05:41:49 +0000 UTC]

hahaa, yeah that happens sometimes. i know i would be excited to see more as a thanks XP

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TheSleepingGods [2013-09-02 12:09:25 +0000 UTC]

Innnncredible.

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Aikurisu In reply to TheSleepingGods [2013-09-15 12:22:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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zsaana [2013-08-31 19:21:34 +0000 UTC]

Cool and creepy! ^_^ Nice job!

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Aikurisu In reply to zsaana [2013-09-02 08:18:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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Gdjs23 [2013-08-31 16:41:05 +0000 UTC]

Very Nice! *-*

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Aikurisu In reply to Gdjs23 [2013-09-02 08:18:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Gdjs23 In reply to Aikurisu [2013-09-02 18:55:40 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! I love it!

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