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byrch — Of Sunbeams and Starlight

Published: 2013-05-22 04:03:59 +0000 UTC; Views: 946; Favourites: 16; Downloads: 1
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Description Yay, fawnling baby Bryn and Rosie's first child, Gilraen, played by ~Eileendj

She's officially born today, so here is her first pic ^^ along with mommy and daddy





The Tree stump den-Blackwood
Late Spring Year 757 of the New Age


The sun fought tooth and nail to get through the thick canopy, and eventually broke a few of it’s rays through, lighting the dark forest with glimmers of light. There were no ravens today, but small songbirds chirped merrily, hidden up high among the boughs and branches.

Rosalie sighed, trying to find them from her resting spot at the opening of the new den. Her belly bulged and moved of it’s own accord, and while a little scared of what would happen, she knew nature would help her through, along with a few strips of willow bark. She saw flashes of blue, yellow and red as the songbirds flitted about.

Smiling, she laid her head down, taking advantage of a little rest. The pine boughs under her creaked as she adjusted. Brynmore had hastily gathered a lot of pine branches, to make some nice bedding for her and their fawn. A few furs were huddled in the corner, awaiting for after the birth to line the den.

A swift kick awoke Rosalie. Groaning, she raised her head and looked back at her belly, a tired smile on her lips. A different pain came, rushing in and ebbing away in waves, like the tides of the sea, or the ripples on a lake during a rainstorm.

Fear washed over her, and she looked out to see Brynmore, standing guard a few paces away. Panting, her mind went blank as the pain took her to a far away place, back to Glenmore and her little pond and oak tree home. She didn’t even notice Aspen standing at her knees, looking up at her with confusion.

After several pushes, a few nuzzles from Brynmore and chittering’s from Aspen, a small bleat was heard.

Her head clearing, she turned to look upon her daughter. Her coat reflected that of her father, a dark night sky with bright stars, white markings along her muzzle and eyes, hooves, chest and a silver mane and tail.

Smiling, Rosalie half turned her body without getting up, and began cleaning her new baby, a new kind of joy leaping into her heart, where fear and pain had just resided.

“She’s beautiful.” Rosie heard Bryn say. Turning, she reached her muzzle to him, and giving him a quick nuzzle, turned back to their daughter.

“My little star born, Gilraen.” She sighed with a smile, as the little doe bleated at her parents.
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Comments: 17

RedFieldsOfNone [2013-06-03 17:36:33 +0000 UTC]

Awws,this is very sweet. I like the movement of the composition.

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byrch In reply to RedFieldsOfNone [2013-06-03 17:47:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you I really enjoyed doing it, all the colors were so fun to do!

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leenei [2013-05-30 14:09:25 +0000 UTC]

Ohmy! I haven't even seen this...
It's beyond awesome, Gilraen is too cute!
I'm uploading her ref right now!

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byrch In reply to leenei [2013-05-30 15:32:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! She was so fun to draw and color, she's just so cute!

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SuperRachel [2013-05-23 23:33:58 +0000 UTC]

I have been thinking for days what I will say in this comment. I'm just lost at words- there is really perfection in this tender moment. You really did an amazing job and I love the shading on the fawnlings! Now I cannot wait to see what you will make next!

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byrch In reply to SuperRachel [2013-05-24 00:28:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! It was really relaxing to do, which was really nice! I loved writing the story out!

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Cactus-sis [2013-05-23 15:05:14 +0000 UTC]

Ooooh, I've waited for this to happen for so long now, whee! Gilraen is so lovely, drawn wonderfully in your style! Can't wait to see more of them now, finally together as a whole family

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byrch In reply to Cactus-sis [2013-05-24 00:27:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! yay for family they are so cute

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femalefred [2013-05-22 21:01:31 +0000 UTC]

This is lovely - I really like the story and the picture is just adorable I love Gilraen's expression!

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byrch In reply to femalefred [2013-05-24 00:27:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Tattered-Dreams [2013-05-22 12:50:30 +0000 UTC]

This is really sweet - I love the atmosphere you've created with the almost cave like setting and the light through the trees in the background. Gilraen is adorable with his miles of spindly legs, and its cool to see Rosie in your style, too ^^ (along with Aspen, of course ) And Bryn looks really proud, just sticking his head in from keeping watch outside

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byrch In reply to Tattered-Dreams [2013-05-22 13:00:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

Squirrels, are so hard to draw XD she looks a bit like an alien XD
Such proud parents I can't wait to see what ~Eileendj does with her!

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Tattered-Dreams In reply to byrch [2013-05-22 13:13:18 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

Haha, I know that feeling - me and squirrels aren't great, either But you did a fair job - just practice

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norree [2013-05-22 11:10:05 +0000 UTC]

So beautiful and tender! I love Bryn's face : )

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byrch In reply to norree [2013-05-22 12:56:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Bryn was the easiest to color and he does have quite the interested and proud look!

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manicmaui [2013-05-22 04:15:09 +0000 UTC]

This is so adorable!!

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byrch In reply to manicmaui [2013-05-22 12:51:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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