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Vices aren't the only citizens of Hell who take their orders directly from the Low Office. The four horsewomen of the apocalypse keep a vigilant watch for the heralding of Armageddon, where each play their part in bringing about the destruction of the world.In the meantime, however, they serve as the occasional impromptu emergency taxi for Vices having to return from the mortal realm the hard way.
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The horsemen have more solid descriptions of appearance than any sin or virtue, so most of them will just be left up to artistic interpretation. Famine, being the rider of the black horse and holding weighing scales are things already established, so they're in. To twist it up, naturally, I've made her a centaur and tried to make her very gaunt with form-fitting clothing to accentuate that. The stitches on her mouth are a subtle nod at the difficulties of obtaining sustenance during a famine. Her sash contains oil, wine, wheat and barley. These are her provisions as famine effects the abundance of the latter two while allowing the former two to continue thriving.
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How did I miss this? Didn't show up on my devwatch list for some reason and I only just noticed it on your page. Weird.
Really nice! love the holes in her back legs for some reason. I guess because it shows how wasted away she looks.
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Could have it when "War" is expecting a hostile encounter, have some type of scale mail or full plate armor build to seeming blend into her body(leaving the question where the armor starts and stops hard to tell) and make any weapon might be carrying a hazard to an attacker getting too close.....
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Thanks, but the designs are already set. You'll see them in due time.
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Interesting interpretation. I hope that if you intend to continue the Four Horsemen, or Horsewomen as the case may be, that you stay the right course. I've frequently seen people making mistakes regarding the Horsemen. I firmly believe that they consist of War, Famine, Pestilence, and Death, in that order. I don't know where people are getting this 'Conquest' from. Hope the other Horsewomen turn out as good.
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actually the classic four was War, Famine, Conquest and death. I don't know where it was changed but conquest stepped down in favor of pestilence. Atleast thats what I have read and heard from my mythology teachers.
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War, Famine, Pestilence and Death are going to be the four we use. I've heard Conquest and some others used, but we're sticking with the classic four.
And they'll probably be released in the order in which they appear in our "Sid and the Girls" story.
Glad you like her.
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actually the classic four was War, Famine, Conquest and death. I don't know where it was changed but conquest stepped down in favor of pestilence. Atleast thats what I have read and heard from my mythology teachers.
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huh, always thought the four horsemen were angels, just angels with a nesacary(sp?), if morbid, task. ah well, i guess i need to hit the good-book again anyway, lolz
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So even the four horseladies are getting in on the act? Man, I better start reading this.
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The story's waitin' on you. Better jump on it!
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I'll get to it.
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Nicely done. I had imagined, while reading the story, that her face was totally covered in bandages, but that's probably cause I see Kidby's drawings of the Four Horsemen of Discworld.
But why does Death take orders from Below? Considering the interpretation of Azreal, the Angel of Death, and the fact that life, according to religious text, can only be given by God's consent would it not come from on high?
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Well, let's not confuse the actual angel of death with the four horse(wo)men of the apocalypse....
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Looks like one intimidating character. Perfect for a citizen of Hell. 
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If you think *she's* intimidating, wait 'till you see the other horsewomen...
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Wow, you really are doing some amazing designs for these ethereal/demonic beings, I'm loving it ^^ The designs are quite unique, and they definitely fit the personifications of what they represent. Bravo my friend, can't wait to see more
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Apon the will of the end times the seals of the four riders of twilight shall be set free on the world of mortals to bring their will on the world.
With the breaking of their seals by divine hands shall come forth the four Famine,Plague, War, and Death are their names......
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She looks so cool looking. I love her design that you did for her.
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Hm... not exactly how I envisioned Famine, but to each his own, I guess. Regardless, it's awesome work.
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Thank you. And I'd be interested to hear your version of Famine. Wanna share?
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If you like... a word of warning, though, mine isn't nearly as symbolic as yours might be, because I go for incorporating the effects into the depiction as well. To me, Famine has a lot in common with predatory animals in general, feral and eternally starved to boot.
If anything, my version of Famine is derived more from the legendary manticore (better known as the Bengal tiger, which _is_ a real-life man-eater) than anything Biblical, which (and I think you agree) is personal preference, so I'm really not gonna force it on you. In fact, now I'm almost afraid of what might happen if the two ever met...
...Hey! No fighting in my head!
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As always, quality work - very much in keeping with the description in the story.
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Haha, It oughta be. She was drawn first, after all.
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Oh, that might just explain it.
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O_o....You should TOTALLY do all 9 circles with the guardians on their respective levels and just wow...great creativity
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Unfortunately, the story's not going to spend a lot of time in hell outside the Vice's home and their "offices" but you'll get to see a little bit of dmonic influence here and there...
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thanks to you both for replying...just i loved dante's inferno (read all 3 books) and would love to see it all expressed
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Hey, thanks for that.
And, if they end up making appearances in Sid then they'll get drawn eventually. If not, then perhaps sometime off into the horizon when spare time allows.
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thanks to you both for replying...just i loved dante's inferno (read all 3 books) and would love to see it all expressed
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I am speechless, this piece of work is beyond words. Thank you. That's..that is all i can say. THANK YOU!
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Wow. That's quite the response. So what is it about her that's knocked the wind out of ya?
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I'm sure you can guess.
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Ugh...demon or not I feel sorry for this creature...
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Why? She's fine. It's everyone who crosses her you need to feel bad for.
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Lets see... famine's the black horse, war is the crimson horse and death is the white horse. What was Plague?
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Pestilence, you mean, and I believe she rides a yellow horse.
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I've heard several names meaning the same thing, but yeah, that's the one.
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Pestilence is white and Death is pale, actually. Should be fun.
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Fitting and well drawn. Nice to see something this detailed once in a while.
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Oh, I was wondering if you were going to draw her. Another excellent piece, SS.
I do have a question though. I'm afraid I must be obtuse, as the last sentence cofuses me. Which are the "former" and "latter" that you're refering to? Wine and oil and wheat and barley? She herself and the mortals? Sorry to ask a stupid question.
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Sorry if my wording was a little out there..
Yeah, the latter is the wheat and barley while the former is the wine and oil.
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Ahh, all right. That makes a bit more sense now. That comes from the "official literature" about the four horsemen, right?
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Sure does.
I jumble my words sometimes, so feel free to slap me in the face and tell me I'm not making any sense if it happens.
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Well, it also says their horseMEN, so some liberties have to be taken.
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Well, I think I'll refrain from the slapping part, but otherwise I'll do my best.
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I'm pretty sure he means Famine keeps wheat and barley from growing while keeping oil and wine in supply. I think.
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Ahh. Okay, then. Thanks.
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