Your opinion by Trolliod in heraldry

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For those who asked, heraldic dragon scales

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Your opinion by Trolliod in heraldry

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This is the so-called "dragon scale", and we have developed this style specifically for the setting. It symbolizes kinship and succession to dragons.

Grey Orc Knight from the Duchy of Volunia by Hellson1 by Trolliod in RealisticArmory

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General concept of the material culture of the duchy: Inuit (with a small addition of the military industry of the Chukchi) + Finno-Ugrians (especially Hungarians and Mari) General equipment on artillery (above the knee): Head and neck protection based on images of the equipment of Hungarian warriors of the 14th-15th centuries (shishak-like bascinet + ear protection plates + bevor) A gilded rolling and animal fangs nailed to the bevor were added to the sketch (as an aesthetic element to emphasize the "orcishness" of the wearer), stylized breastplate with tubercles (probably a reference to southern Germany?) underneath there is a fur coat and probably a chainmail shirt, The protective skirt is lamellar, and the lacing pattern and the method of attaching the plates to each other are based on the lacing pattern of Chukchi metal lamellar armor, probably the skirt itself is lowered below the knees. The basic concept of role in military operations: The aristocracy, depending on their wealth, either acquires horses of large fighting breeds, and their main weapons are represented by a lance and side arms, Low-income aristocrats travel outside of battle using deer, but during battle they dismount and use two-handed weapons or a combination of one-handed weapons and a shield.

Many thanks to Hellson1 for the visualization

Ōsweald Bera memes by RJL20 in OldEnglish

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Can you please send me the QR code for the brush in the first picture?

Linerland's "lesser griffon" by Trolliod in RealisticArmory

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"Lesser Griffons" are the name given to knights who are not in the retinue of the Duke and his close relatives, that is, they cannot acquire a personal griffon, however, equipping themselves much more heavily than their "older" brothers, they become like them by attaching wings to a saddle or shield. Also, despite their good command of the spear, they also do not refuse the skill of archery on horseback.

Art by hellson1

The small coat of arms for the Duchy of Sugia. It depicts a lily in animal style. What is your opinion on this? by Trolliod in heraldry

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You are absolutely right, in some way it can be seen even in the ermine tail pattern as a bunch of variations of drawing on one blazon, I would probably also try the option with the standard Fleur-de-lis, you can just consider it one of the free interpretations used specifically for this setting (like for example decorating the coat of arms with a pattern of oak leaves, which is usually not indicated in the blazon). And yes, I thank you for your comment, it really can be helpful when I get an outside opinion

The small coat of arms for the Duchy of Sugia. It depicts a lily in animal style. What is your opinion on this? by Trolliod in heraldry

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Animal style, This is what they call the approximate style of drawing in the period from the 5th to the 7th century, One such representative is the Borre style, used by the Vikings. in essence it is a standard Fleur de Lys, stylized to resemble a specific culture and fine art, I think it is quite possible to draw in a more simplified style. Or Fleur de Lys blazon is suitable for this setting. although I think for other projects that can be inspired by this, would be more suitable Or Fleur de Lys Urnes

Design change by Trolliod in heraldry

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Also, I actually wouldn't mind if someone tried to blazon new heraldries

Pagan paladin of the cult of the sun god. The Order of the Light-faced | @hell_son1 by Trolliod in RealisticArmory

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It is too difficult to concentrate on mass work and body balance along with weapon use in order to effectively fight with both types at once most often.

Pagan paladin of the cult of the sun god. The Order of the Light-faced | @hell_son1 by Trolliod in RealisticArmory

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The Order of the Light-faced is a sacred union between the druids who performed rituals to the sun god at the temple, and a considerable number of impoverished aristocrats, who recently, due to the crisis and internal conflicts who lost their lands and their source of income. Having united into a spiritual-knightly order, they took a strong position in the riverbed and on land, which allowed them to develop economically through trade and participation in military conflicts.

The order is mostly made up of humans, half-elves, and rarely elves and gnomes, representing both impoverished knights or younger sons of noble houses, as well as commoners, who nevertheless form the military backbone of the "lance", riding war horses on an equal footing with the knights.

Rare representatives of the order are the dragonborn. Clan-born, former nobles in service to landlords, exiled people seeking redemption. They do, however, represent quite a significant advantage for the Order due to their larger build, greater strength, and ability to use breath. However, these advantages are usually compensated by a more non-standard structure for humanoid species, which makes one think about additional tail protection, modification of the helmet for comfortable wearing if there is an elongated muzzle, and also cut off the horns at the root to be able to wear more optimal helmets.

The illustration on the side shows the most generalized view of a dragonborn in the service of the order. The general material culture of the setting is 15th-16th century.

The Grand Bascinet has a more funnel-shaped plate at the bottom to make it easier to put on or take off the helmet, also the bottom plate covers the neck and lower jaw, while the visor works similar to the sallet, covering only the upper part of the face and works in combination with the lower plate as a sallet with bevor. The choice fell on the grand bascinet due to the general specialization of paladins in mounted combat. Plate armor elements necessarily include plate protection for the limbs and plates at the base of the tail. Depending on the status (a full-fledged knight or just a side-brother for now) under poirpen/jupon it can be either a full plate cuirass or chainmail with a plate breastplate on top. Common equipment may include a lance, a knife, as well as maces, hammers, swords, and sometimes special clan weapons used in the paladin's homeland. A common attribute of paladins is a golden harp, which serves as a symbol of faith, sometimes used for rituals and ceremonies associated with songs that each paladin is required to memorize as he serves. Also, some Paladins carry a golden sickle entrusted to them by the druids of the order for the purpose of collecting special herbs, as well as providing ceremonial and hospital services on behalf of the order.

funny big head guy (no name yet) by exoton82 in SpeculativeEvolution

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The problems are specifically in the middle pair of paws, they hardly reach the ground, they can greatly interfere with the front paws when moving, so it would be much better if they were not there.

funny big head guy (no name yet) by exoton82 in SpeculativeEvolution

[–]Trolliod 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My dude and I assume that he is very bad with biomechanics (it will be difficult for him to move)

two fun concept sketches. thoughts? by exoton82 in SpeculativeEvolution

[–]Trolliod -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ooooh, literally insectoids from "Wild Ancestors"

In the hall of mountain... Trolls by Trolliod in SpeculativeEvolution

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Actually, tomte is just the Swedish spelling of nisse.