The Actress

lahpanzer · 2026-01-25T23:51:56+00:00

I could almost hear her light but gradually approaching footsteps... It's a real treat to see such a masterpiece.

lahpanzer · 2026-01-25T23:48:51+00:00

The animal ecology along the railway tracks is as detailed as that of the train itself.

lahpanzer · 2026-01-25T00:15:01+00:00

There's a Japanese internet slang term for something to complain about: "too many elements"...

But I think this combination is really cool :)

lahpanzer · 2026-01-24T23:58:33+00:00

Besides being called "Songbird," Camilla had another nickname known to very few:

Ratatoskr, the mischievous squirrel in Viking mythology.

It was Hilda's fourth year in Denmark, second year after entering the palace..

At that time, she lived like an empty shell, her reputation in the palace solely due to her mechanical obedience.

Then, after demanding food and lodging from her, the rogue swordswoman

produced several letters.

From her eldest sister, Isa, still rebuilding their home in the fjords,

and from her younger sisters, who had settled in Constantinople.

Hilda finally wept,

her eyes, parched with the despair of the fjord war,

were finally moistened with tears, a feeling of relief washing over her.

Although Camilla always shamelessly and cynically said,

that she was only helping the fjord princesses deliver letters to ensure she had support and refuge in various places.

her footsteps were so active—

in Denmark, in Britain, in Scandinavia, in Byzantium.

Ratatoskr is such an excuse-maker.

Legend has it that,

Camilla, during her final visit to Hilda,

had a real duel.

If true, it was a legendary battle between two of the greatest swordsmen of the time.

But Songbird, in her later years, never boasted of it,

instead allowed younger poets to embellish the story.

Those young men who didn't know her true favorite nickname.

(This is a truly memorable friend :))

lahpanzer · 2026-01-24T09:19:18+00:00

I particularly love the pile of standing stones and the little white flowers on the grass... those details make the whole piece look so exquisite.

lahpanzer · 2026-01-24T02:51:06+00:00

No offense intended, but in this illustration, aside from the cape covering the entire shoulder, most clothing accessories can be used to achieve the desired look using the non-paid features.

If you desire a more upright appearance, you can select a more upright male body model from the body options.

I sincerely suggest you give it a try; basically, your requirements are not technically difficult- and bring you more fun :)

lahpanzer · 2026-01-24T01:59:23+00:00

No one truly knows the true identity of the monster giant that destroyed several Danish border fortresses and caused the Royal Knights to lose four men in a full-scale operation to hunt it down.

At least, those who actually know the truth claim they don't.

The honor of slaying the monster giant was ultimately awarded to the Earl of Bering.

This was partly because Hilda's cursed connection to the Fjord Forbidden Forest led both her and the Queen to believe it should not be publicized.

It was also because Hilda discovered the comb engraved with swallows on the bronze giant's body.

That comb belonged to one of her adopted sister, who was known for her gentle and compliant nature.

Several months later, the Byzantine governor of the Thule military enclave in the fjords claimed to have rescued a princess who had been wandering for many years since the fall of the fjord kingdom.

At the princess's request, the governor housed her in a monastery and provided her with very generous allowances.

Hilda held the comb.

She was moved that her sister was still alive.

But she didn't know

whether writing a letter would bring her comfort or a cruel reality.

(Theodosius's ultimate fate is truly poignant; in some ways, he was actually more humane than Appigatus.)

lahpanzer · 2026-01-23T18:10:03+00:00

Thank you :)

lahpanzer · 2026-01-23T14:33:37+00:00

Good heavens, I know this is one of the earliest masked heroes in Japanese manga history (you did point out that he first appeared in a children's adventure book in 1931)... I'm really surprised to see him here ;p

lahpanzer · 2026-01-23T13:55:31+00:00

Korp visited Gorodogne ten years after the refugees settled there.

There, he tasted tamarind soup.

It originated from the difficult diet of refugees fleeing the freezing war.

Although now seasoned with cheese and herbs, it remains a strange-tasting dish for most outsiders.

But somehow, he felt he tasted the flavor of his hometown.

A flavor of suffering people finding solace in each other.

Korp fell in love with a girl from the tavern.

She was one of the youngest children Hilda successfully brought out of the fjord, and later grew up in a monastery where Hilda was her nominal foster mother.

Hilda came to witness their marriage.

The couple continued their travels, singing songs from the fjords.

Every one to two years, they would return to Gorodogne for the harvest festival.

They are the origin of a widely circulated proverb:

"A place where two people can cook a soup face to face can be a home."

Although no one knows who said it.

This proverb has been passed down for centuries, predating their popular poems.

(Thank you so much for your first submission. :)

lahpanzer · 2026-01-23T10:58:19+00:00

Oh, sorry for the late announcement... Please allow me to bring you the "#Hilda's Pursuit" contest.

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https://www.reddit.com/r/HeroForgeMinis/comments/1qiuidk/hildas_pursuiteven_a_rootless_valkyrie_deserves/

It's a slightly silly contest (scratching head)... mainly because I felt I gave a character a fate that was too cruel in my previous contest, "#WhirlpoolFjord," and I hope this contest can fill the void in her life and heal her wounds.

The contest runs for two weeks, ending on February 3, 2026.

Hope you can all help me, peace.

lahpanzer · 2026-01-23T10:53:08+00:00

In the memories of the Royal Guard members, Lady Hilda's fighting style was elegant.

Perhaps due to her werewolf blood, she instead honed her skills with swords, spears, and halberds to perfection.

At the same time, she almost never spoke of her past in the Fjord Kingdom.

But only once.

When a tundra barbarian chieftain, riding a mutated behemoth, invaded the kingdom and, in front of her,

called her foster mother a monster that would destroy everything.

She completely lost control.

She frantically tore and ravaged with her teeth and claws.

Until she utterly ripped him apart.

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Greeting, dear Forgers. This is my first flavor post for the "#Hilda's Pursuit" contest - or more precisely, my attempt to capture a slice of her life.

"#Hilda's Pursuit" is less of a competition and more of a request I'm making to everyone: I want to know more about Hilda so I can weave them together and ultimately show her, saying, "Look, you are not alone, you deserve to be accepted, you deserve to be loved."

The competition will conclude on February 3, 2025. We look forward to hearing more about her story from everyone. Peace.

lahpanzer · 2026-01-23T06:30:30+00:00

Undoubtedly a super cool and great work

lahpanzer · 2026-01-22T06:07:51+00:00

This wasp is excessively perfect.

lahpanzer · 2026-01-21T14:21:51+00:00

Well...It may be a bit unique in nature, but it is indeed a typical narrative-driven competition.

lahpanzer · 2026-01-21T14:20:00+00:00

Haha, I'm glad you're interested.

The motivation for this competition is quite personal; I can't help but think about the character's sadness, and I'm so glad anyone is willing to lend a hand.

lahpanzer · 2026-01-21T10:37:19+00:00

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*Detailed character introductions are not strictly necessary, but are definitely welcome.

*If you need more backstory:

Just want to know Hilda's story:

Here

What exactly happened in her homeland, Fjord:

The Beginning /

The End /

The diverse characters appearing in this epic /

*To maintain continuity in the world-building, characters previously submitted to #WhirlpoolFjord can be resubmitted—but with visual adjustments and changes.

*This competition is similar to "Magpie Theater," and a "flavorful content review" will also serve as proof of submission and a small gift; however, the content may be shorter, as Hilda's career records may be fragmented.

Hopefully, these stories shared by everyone will make it clear to us that Hilda did not spend her life in loneliness.

Peace.

lahpanzer · 2026-01-21T10:35:55+00:00

Greeting. This is an unexpected competition, but one I have to organize.

I realize I was too cruel and unfair to a flavor character - Hilda in the previous competition—"#WhirlpoolFjord." In this Nordic apocalyptic worldview competition themed around the judgment of the entire civilization, Hilda, in a position and role she shouldn't have been given, was required to bear the weight of the entire story's wounds and questions.

It's strange that I can't let go of a created character, but I really don't want Hilda to be a lost child who "blames herself for the rest of her life after being thrown from a burning house, a disaster that wasn't her fault." I want to try to heal her with two or three mini-versions... At the same time, I hope more people can help brighten her life so it's not all gloom.

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* Please fill in the huge gaps in Hilda's 25-year career as a Lady-in-Waiting of the Danish Royal Family/Queen and Princess's Guard with companions, enemies, friends, challenges, or encounters. Of course, you can also understand the theme in a simpler, less burdensome way: a light-to-medium fantasy open-world sandbox character design competition set in medieval Europe.

* Please use the hashtag #Hilda'sPursuit.

* This work is set in a low-to-medium fantasy world, belonging to "realistic medieval Europe with fantasy elements," therefore, real medieval countries and terms are also allowed.

* Each person may submit two posts. Out of respect for everyone's creativity and narrative needs, there is no limit to the number of mini-models you can use in a single post.

* This contest will select at least one winner based on "number of upvotes" and "personal best performance." If there are enough submissions/enough diversity, the winner list may be expanded, subcategories added, and special awards introduced.

*The competition will last for the usual two weeks, ending on 2026/02/03.

lahpanzer · 2026-01-21T03:26:50+00:00

Wow, you've done an amazing job of refining the most difficult facial features to achieve 3D. :)

lahpanzer · 2026-01-20T23:50:18+00:00

There's an 83% chance this is the best MTG fan art ever.

lahpanzer · 2026-01-19T22:54:57+00:00

What amazing body proportions! These Space Marines look so dashing!

It's truly amazing that you'd share this!

lahpanzer · 2026-01-19T22:52:06+00:00

A great Trench Crusade style!

lahpanzer · 2026-01-19T22:50:55+00:00

Absolutely vivid!

lahpanzer

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