Our Future Together

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– OUR FUTURE TOGETHER–

 

 

The natural progression of a skill is important to one's ability to foster effort, hard work and practice. Two years ago I set forth into the realm to take sketches of what I believed to be impactful scenes worthy of recreation and memorization, to further my own artistic skill and devotion to hard work. Through trial and error I have improved, I have set out to make the difference and include another round of scenes from the realms of man, this time in the medium of oil paint, remaining fresh in the eyes of all who would call them home. 

 

In honour of THE HEARTLANDER ACCORD and the spirit of union and cooperation between THE COMMONWEALTH OF PETRA, THE LEAGUE OF VELETZ, THE UNITED KINGDOM OF AAUN and THE KINGDOM OF NUMENDIL I release these paintings.

 

The Honourable Philip Laurent Halcourt d’Artois, Squire to Sir Gaspard

 

– A NEW DAWN–

 

As you stand on the western side of the River Petra you turn your back towards east and after a long trek to the top of the canyon walls you catch sight of what is laid out in front of you. THE FREE CITY OF VALLAGNE with the sun rising behind it from the east, fog still lingers in the canyon as its twin bridges extend out of the cities northern and western gates. A sovereign reaching her golden jubilee and a new dawn for the Petra.

 

– AND YET YOU PREVAILED in DEATH–

 

Towering above the road to Whitespire, a memorial to those Nauzican Martyrs who gave their lives, the statue features a man in Nauzican garb holding his blade upwards to seek the guidance of GOD, the sun cresting behind him. A symbol of the strength of Aaun and the endurance of its people, careful assurance that even unto death will they prevail.

 

– THE HEARTLAND–

 

When venturing out of Winburgh to the south you come across rolling hills with a peaceful lake nestled in between. Rising mountains to the north and pine forests to the south the valley of THE HEARTLAND features golden fields of grain, smoke gently rising from the hearths of the village and farmers making their way across the bridge for another day's work on the harvest. The Heartland captures the essence of Man and his quest for peaceful conduct of his life. 

 

– HUMANITIES HARBOUR–

 

The sounds of gulls echo out across the open expanse of water, ships bells tolling as they rock in the waves against the dock. The Harbour at Whitespire is a bustling port filled with goods being loaded and offloaded, the largest port of Humanity dockworkers scratch out their living bringing goods ashore to flow across the land as the River Gate rises in the background.

 

– THE WHITE CITY–

 

Suspended high above the ocean below and carefully straddled on a natural arch the City of Numenost stretches from one cliff to the other, rocks occasionally seen falling into the deep waters below the arch hold strong despite it. High towers extend up to the sky all bearing the same colour, the wonder and beauty of THE WHITE CITY. 

 

– LEMON HILL–

 

As you cross the border between Petra and Aaun a quaint village pops up along the road, the smell of citrus permeates the air and a distinct red building welcomes you. Lemon hill is aptly named for its lemon trees and if you choose to stop for rest you find the welcoming Red Roof Inn always eager to serve a hearty meal or a cold drink. Various Knights and travelers seek their rest at the inn watching over the road even during their times of ease, a careful eye studying for trouble and ready to stop it. 

 

– WHAT THE RIVER OFFERS–

 

The Captain of the small river going vessel hauls in his sail as ropes pull you from the harsh current of the River Petra, now docked at the Free Port of Chambery high wooden roofs and trade goods seem to surround you, this home of the Northern Geographical Society or NGS is also the main source of trade for the Commonwealth of Petra, allowing for the flow of goods all along the River it is both Petra's lifeline and a part of its identity. 

 

 

– SAINT DANIELS CROSSING–

 

Banners blow sharply in the wind as the large wooden bridge creaks occasionally in the breeze, hundreds of travelers, caravans and traders make their way across Saint Daniel’s Crossing every day, traveling from the Heartland of Aaun to the coastal port capital of Whitespire. The Principality of Minitz towers up to the sky in watch to the north, and the Duchy of Stran to the south, both keeping careful eye on this important crossing.

 

– BLOOD RAVEN TOWER–

 

Perched atop the western reaches of the Langkette Mountains the colours of Merryweather fly high in the cold mountain breeze, the sturdy Blood Raven Tower keeps careful watch of the lowlands to its north west, the Duchy of Stran visible in the distance, the first construction within the Langkette Mountains by Prince Heinrich Lothar this tower is one of many always on guard for the realm of Aaun.

 

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Credit to Dixie Serenade for showing me the program to do this!