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Published: 2012-02-12 09:31:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 26526; Favourites: 856; Downloads: 444
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Description "I will protect you, now and forevermore. For without you, I have no purpose. No purpose for this mortal existence of mine."

"Lies... you will always have purpose in life, my love. You simply refuse to accept others for they're less... treacherous."

"Treacherous or less, our fates are entangled. Yet nevertheless, is our bond not worth fighting for?

"Only a fool would think so."

"Then I am a fool."

"As am I... As am I..."

-- Evaryr & Kalysia


In the final years of the Mad War, two souls bonded in the shadows of darkness sweeping across the once blessed lands of the Ailyrian Kingdom. The last child of the noble Kaethyr bloodline, Evaryr, fought for the survival of his people and from the shadows worked against the delirious appetite of Phoenix King Meiliketh the Mad. Evaryr worked against his own kin in the hope of restoring peace to his people's lost kingdom. He never sought the deaths of those loyal to his evil, godless king, yet a day came when his work among the shadows could no longer protect his greatest love from death.

Kalysia. The day came when her existence was no longer needed at Prince Imrek's side. She defied Imrek's father one too many times and, with her final treachery on the night the Mad King willed the deaths of a thousand Yavirys innocents, asleep in their rebellious province's beds, she almost welcomed the grim release of death to no longer know the touch of those whose minds were lost to sin.

She fought those who once protected her by Imrek's order, sent to her bedchambers to make sure she never saw another sunrise. She fought, yet she was destined to die without her secret lover's keen blades by her side. Fortunately, Evaryr finally chose to reveal himself as one of Meiliketh's enemies, showing himself with his anger drawn at his kingdom's heart like a fearless man possessed. Those who fought him there were of little match against the Son of Kaethyr and were helpless to stop him from rescuing his love and took her with him deep into an ancient forest amidst heavy rain.

Yet they were not alone in their escape, for Meiliketh foresaw it and sent his two demented pets that had long served as both his secret, depraved lovers, and weapons of assassination. The Twins.

Unfortunately for them, no one was taking Kalysia's life in those times. They would die knowing that, knowing the wrath of her love, her guardian.


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And for all those interested, it is a certainty that I will have at least one more art for this couple soon.

Yes, I've finally drawn something to follow up with: aikurisu.deviantart.com/art/Ka… Took me a while, no? XD


Artwork // Kalysia // Evaryr // Nelri // - © Kristopher P. Love
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Comments: 56

FantasyRebirth96 [2018-05-19 00:59:19 +0000 UTC]

Looks great here! Yes stylish and dynamic is what I like you again you did great here! I hope you'll do some more swordplay scenes!

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Aikurisu In reply to FantasyRebirth96 [2020-02-09 08:51:15 +0000 UTC]

It's been a long time coming, but you may just get your wish!  I need to get back to my ol' ways.

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Phanwelten [2015-11-17 17:08:14 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work! I love the vibe/mood of it!

I hope you don't mind when I use it on my blog? (phanwelten.com ) Of course all the credit will go to you

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Aikurisu In reply to Phanwelten [2016-11-01 14:36:41 +0000 UTC]

I could have sworn I said something much, much earlier than this, but go ahead.

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Jovillin [2015-05-17 21:16:02 +0000 UTC]

When this photo loaded my first words were, "Oh...this is sexy."  no lie.  Haha!  Wonderful job.

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Aikurisu In reply to Jovillin [2016-11-01 14:35:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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RueSerentine [2015-02-07 05:51:07 +0000 UTC]

You are a very creative person with a great talent keep up the impressive work.

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Aikurisu In reply to RueSerentine [2015-03-21 07:10:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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dagget0 [2013-09-08 19:36:07 +0000 UTC]

this would be an awesome 1900x 1200 wall paper

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iceofwolf [2013-02-18 21:36:05 +0000 UTC]

This beautifully solemn piece was spotted on a quick pass-through of #Digital-Art-Fantasy 's galleries. Instant fave. I love both the mood and the style.

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Aikurisu In reply to iceofwolf [2013-06-13 17:02:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Glad you were able to spot it, too, granted how many new art pieces are showcased in that group each day.

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BeatchBall [2012-12-16 03:58:48 +0000 UTC]

I may not know the history of the people in this picture, but I don't think I need to. The image gives me all the description I need. It's beautiful.
I feel like I should say more, but there's nothing more to say. Well done, Aikurisa.

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Aikurisu In reply to BeatchBall [2013-02-09 13:58:42 +0000 UTC]

lol, no worries about not needing to say more. Thanks for the kind words, Dan.

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BeatchBall In reply to Aikurisu [2013-02-10 05:31:11 +0000 UTC]

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Xsanph86 [2012-12-10 15:02:51 +0000 UTC]

It's magnificent!

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Aikurisu In reply to Xsanph86 [2013-02-09 13:55:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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TheGoodColonel [2012-11-26 04:43:16 +0000 UTC]

Wow, very epic, and the rain looks terrific! I love this!

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Aikurisu In reply to TheGoodColonel [2012-12-01 09:51:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Legion1a [2012-10-06 12:27:25 +0000 UTC]

Lovley atmospheric images - thanks

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Aikurisu In reply to Legion1a [2012-10-30 12:00:53 +0000 UTC]

No worries

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merevil [2012-09-25 14:46:58 +0000 UTC]

How... how do you do it? O_O Which tools do you use? No need to tell you that I love it..

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Aikurisu In reply to merevil [2012-10-04 17:40:02 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, thanks.

As for the tools, Photoshop and an Intuos4 tablet.

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Lynja [2012-09-19 15:55:12 +0000 UTC]

O.O I just love this so much! reminds me of a mind pic of a novel character of mine.

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Aikurisu In reply to Lynja [2012-10-04 17:37:33 +0000 UTC]

Nice, and thank you.

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Lynja In reply to Aikurisu [2012-10-14 13:45:06 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure!

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wrench923 [2012-08-18 22:42:08 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic!

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Aikurisu In reply to wrench923 [2012-08-26 16:13:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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VicGat [2012-08-14 07:18:21 +0000 UTC]

It's magnificent

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Aikurisu In reply to VicGat [2012-08-18 13:16:25 +0000 UTC]

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KaanaMoonshadow [2012-04-24 06:21:07 +0000 UTC]

A cool way to play with light and shadow - interesting concept!

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Aikurisu In reply to KaanaMoonshadow [2012-04-30 09:54:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! It was indeed a fun experience for me to create, so I'll definitely be revisiting this style again... sooner or later.

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Sniper-Bait [2012-03-18 13:22:38 +0000 UTC]

I lack the attention-span to read the story in the description, but this is epic.

My initial thoughts:
Swag. Come at me, bro! Vengeance. Old souls (or ghosts?) fight for an honorable death and peaceful rest...

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Aikurisu In reply to Sniper-Bait [2012-03-20 12:59:57 +0000 UTC]

Glad ya like.

And those old souls are actually two godless twins who were secret lovers to a mad king, who used them as his secret assassins, too, but anyway. They died well.

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Sniper-Bait In reply to Aikurisu [2012-03-20 14:45:46 +0000 UTC]

NOW the story has my attention. I shall proceed to look this up!

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Aikurisu In reply to Sniper-Bait [2012-03-20 15:30:04 +0000 UTC]

Unfortunately their story is still fairly unheard of for now, but I don't regard it as a highlight to my usual lore writings anyway. This artwork is the first time they're ever mentioned.

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LouiseD [2012-03-17 03:00:09 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations! This great piece has made our Honorable Mentions in the Lover's Revenge Contest held by

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Aikurisu In reply to LouiseD [2012-03-20 12:54:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the honour.

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Xirene [2012-02-20 03:16:22 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful! Love it!

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Aikurisu In reply to Xirene [2012-02-22 06:00:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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superhales [2012-02-13 04:30:41 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work and a wonderful short story to go along with it.

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Aikurisu In reply to superhales [2012-02-14 04:06:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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jet7ST [2012-02-13 02:42:49 +0000 UTC]

NICE!

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Aikurisu In reply to jet7ST [2012-02-14 04:04:07 +0000 UTC]

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InsectatorTrux [2012-02-12 23:36:55 +0000 UTC]

I like the pic and the story/back ground story .

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Aikurisu In reply to InsectatorTrux [2012-02-14 04:03:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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Amafel-Elf [2012-02-12 15:14:31 +0000 UTC]

Love your work, as usual!

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Aikurisu In reply to Amafel-Elf [2012-02-14 04:03:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Amafel-Elf In reply to Aikurisu [2012-02-14 23:04:12 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure!

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LeilansDream [2012-02-12 13:53:08 +0000 UTC]

uuh! So nice and creepy and powerful ambiance! Great great job!

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Aikurisu In reply to LeilansDream [2012-02-14 04:03:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Lili!

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