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LucrataNexarii — The Archivist

Published: 2009-07-11 10:15:43 +0000 UTC; Views: 570; Favourites: 17; Downloads: 5
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Description Thoughts: This is the first rendered character proper of this project. He does not have a name as of yet, though I lean towards 'Oureakah/Ouraka,' some name which reflects his distant heritage from the sprawling city of Mobotropolis.

His background is as diverse as his age is great. He is the Royal Archivist of Palace Acorn at the time of Julian's arrival in the city, the time of which Oureakah was about 130 years old - immensely so, by general Mobian standards, and even by his people's standards. Although he is aged, he remains quite stocky and strong, if quite weathered. He wears a silver pendant, stylized with the Acorn Kingdom's mark of Mobius.... The object in his hands (tethered to his wrist) is the crown of a sturdy walking stave (it is not a cinnamon bun ).

He is one of the first characters to develop a rapport with Julian. (Omitting some backstory) Upon Julian's arrival in Mobotropolis, Oureakah is the one to teach Julian the range of common Mobian languages; in addition, he is responsible for reporting Julian's range of study and progress to the current King of Acorn. Oureakah and the King quickly become aware of Julian's staggering potential.

Details: A basic sketch I decided to press towards some semblance of completion.... Deciding that it was time to work on a suitable actual character.

Materials: mechanical pencil, and Canson sketchpad paper.

Cynicide: Due to the angle, his neck appears somewhat shorter than what I'd intended (however, this is merely a sketch). My ability to render bright metals, such as silver, is limited; in this small space, the pendant which he wears is not rightly shown. Otherwise, the complexity of scales, rough claws/edges, and finer, aged, wrinkled flesh is difficult to work with.

NOTE: This character is my own unique material (so far as I can manage) as per this SatAM-derivative project.
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Comments: 9

Ape32 [2009-07-20 21:48:27 +0000 UTC]

Oooh, neato. And here I can't help but hope he doesn't live long enough to see what Julian unleashes upon the world... if only so he won't have to deal with a decade of guilt while trapped in a robotic shell.

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LucrataNexarii In reply to Ape32 [2009-07-20 22:29:53 +0000 UTC]

There is no need to worry, Ape. The fellow has lead a long life (with a shaky history), and has seen plenty of epochs in Acorn society. At the time of the story, he is actually near the end of his days. Although his presence is short, he is actually a very important character, and one with an important set of effects among the residents and servants of the Acorn Palace.

Among his interactions with Julian, Oureakah introduces many important balances and topics of Mobian society, directly or indirectly. Moreover, his long lifespan has given him a great deal of insight as to how the Acorn Kingdom and Mobius have been changing, and his keen memory and mind for knowledge set him at rather equal footing with regards to Julian at the time.

Perhaps more areas of interest will be found as my plans for this project develop. For now, thank you for the comments, as always, Ape!

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alienhominid2000 [2009-07-12 07:16:53 +0000 UTC]

Remind me turtle version of Yoda.

Great sketch work anyway

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LucrataNexarii In reply to alienhominid2000 [2009-07-12 07:32:31 +0000 UTC]

Hmm, yes, I am inclined to agree with you, Alienhominid. The resemblance is noticeable, now that you mention the likeness.... I'd actually made a similar comparison myself, thinking more of Master Splinter, as well as Yoda. I suppose much humor is quite similar, in the end. Ah, influence of culture and media.

I have a few more ideas in mind currently relating to this character; but for now, studying must be my focus - currently, Territory, Authority, Rights: from Medieval to Global Assemblages... All of which is independent study related to this project in question, more for the sake of a compleness of perspective relating to Julian Robotnik. I deem it well-worthwhile as a whole, however eccentric the cause may be.

Thank you again, AlienHominid2000.

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freaks666 [2009-07-11 10:22:39 +0000 UTC]

wow thats so kl

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LucrataNexarii In reply to freaks666 [2009-07-11 18:17:23 +0000 UTC]

Ah, thank you for the compliment, Freaks666. I appreciate it.

Hopefully any work of mine in the future will be just as interesting for you - but, time will tell all things. I usually don't have long to work on sketches throughout any given week.

Thanks again!

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freaks666 In reply to LucrataNexarii [2009-07-11 20:46:02 +0000 UTC]

no problem

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MobianMonster [2009-07-11 10:16:58 +0000 UTC]

He makes me think of Land Before Time.Looks like a character from that

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LucrataNexarii In reply to MobianMonster [2009-07-11 10:19:54 +0000 UTC]

Greetings, Geno.

... So I see. Yes, I will have to deal with the matter of reptillians as much as I will that of avians and mammals in this project. Time will tell the scope of the results.

Thank you, as ever, Geno.

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