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GleamingScythe — Salvatican Army Sergeant

Published: 2009-03-06 20:07:47 +0000 UTC; Views: 2952; Favourites: 51; Downloads: 100
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Description In the Salvatican army, the true face of command on a battlefield is that of the Sgt. Generals have a history of keeping their distances from a battlefield, and Commanders can often be found at footholds at the back of a battlefield. Even Officers can become scarce once hostilities start. A sgt is the exception to the rule of command, as they stay with Salvatican Soldiers through the thick and thin of a battle. Whereas Officers and Commanders are graduates of military acadamies or the sons of lords and nobles, sergeants represent one of the only career opportunities for the average enlisted man who comes to the army (or is drafted, as the majority are) and proves themselves worthy of promotion. Because of their commoner status, and combat readiness sgts aren't allowed to carry the grossly oversized swords of commanders or officers, and instead use a more practical standard blade with a slightly longer face. Whereas commanders wear gold, and officers red, sgts. wear blue.

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SolidCocoon [2009-03-08 00:32:41 +0000 UTC]

Thats cool, nice outfit

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AdisCrow [2009-03-07 18:36:19 +0000 UTC]

He looks very trustworthy (and battleworthy). The idea of sergeants being the only officers who follow their troops into battle is interesting...

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GleamingScythe In reply to AdisCrow [2009-03-07 18:43:17 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, though that's under normal circumstances. It's a bit funny really, because in the first book whenever The Black Paw fight the army there's always Commanders. But the circumstances behind a clash against The Black Paw can hardly be considered ordinary circumstances.

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AdisCrow In reply to GleamingScythe [2009-03-07 19:59:54 +0000 UTC]

Of course.

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Dinalfos5 [2009-03-07 01:58:20 +0000 UTC]

Interesting picture. I see the colour coding uniforms now. Does it repeat with other factions? Because, if not, it's not really a pattern, it's just a series of changes.
Thing is that sword still looks to big to be practical, even bigger the the ones the Officer's were wielding, so hardly on the smaller, more battle worthy weapon when compared to the Officer's at least. It looks like its in the Greatsword range, almost like a Zweihander. It looks like it definitely needs 2 hands to wield properly.
Still, I like the design, the uniform is awesome looking too. I also like that he has a toothpick or straw in his mouth as well.

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GleamingScythe In reply to Dinalfos5 [2009-03-07 02:49:52 +0000 UTC]

It doesn't repeat with the other factions, in Salvatica or any of the other countries. The army just wears color coded clothes.
Glad you still like the piece despite the exaggerated sword.

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Dinalfos5 In reply to GleamingScythe [2009-03-07 05:43:05 +0000 UTC]

Hmm, I see then. Well then it really isn't a pattern that could be noticed. Hmm, I see, you're Welcome.

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xxCamusxx [2009-03-06 20:15:39 +0000 UTC]

really nice pose and shading

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GleamingScythe In reply to xxCamusxx [2009-03-06 20:26:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, glad you like the end result. And thanks for taking the time to comment.

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xxCamusxx In reply to GleamingScythe [2009-03-06 20:30:16 +0000 UTC]

wow, your gallery is amazing. I'm glad I found it. I will surely add something to my favorites...

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GleamingScythe In reply to xxCamusxx [2009-03-06 20:34:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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