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Heroes of the Forgotten Kingdoms

Dungeons & Dragons supplement cover artwork.
© WOTC; D&D.

Acrylic, Approx 13" x 17".

Original artwork for sale; UKŁ1700.


The Half-Elf Druid snarled and bared her teeth as the lupine transformation began. The wererats and their lesser minions would be no match for the heroes...

The Druids glowing staff and transformative magic creates a strong focal point, and allowed me to use the lighting to pick out the various figures. In strong contrast the Drow's almost-silhouette form helps frame the image and add to the dynamic.

I chose a low viewpoint and strongly tilted horizon to add to the drama and sense of danger.

This is a companion piece to

and the D&D product details can be found here:
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~Galianvincent May 18, 2012
Damn that drow looks badass.
I can't begin to imagine the time all that detail must have taken.
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*RalphHorsley May 23, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Thanks very much :)
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~nsideddice Jan 9, 2012
The adventure with the staff looks really cool!
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*RalphHorsley Jan 10, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Thank you :)
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~nsideddice Jan 10, 2012
You're welcomed! It's great to see artwork like this. The thought you put into it gives it a sense of realism.
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*RalphHorsley Jan 11, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Thanks again.
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~NobleFiveJorge Oct 6, 2011
This is just wild... I love all the spiders on the Dark Elf's armor... it's so intricate.
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*RalphHorsley Oct 7, 2011  Professional Traditional Artist
Thanks - I enjoyed doing that detailing :)
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~GarnetElf Sep 19, 2011
... This is a Drey. They have the bone-white eyes. Drow have color eyes, usually red, orange, violet, etc. But surface elf blood can make them different colors too.
I'm not insulting your piece; I love it. But when it comes to distinguishing between Drey and Drow, I'm quite strict about it. :P
Again, no intentions to insult.
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*RalphHorsley Oct 6, 2011  Professional Traditional Artist
I just followed the commission details... thanks :)
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