She looks exhausted, desperate, lonely and perfect for this part of her journey. Well done to the artist; seriously, well done.
Brinoch
2021-12-13 08:21:10 +0000 UTC
Boob plate isn't a big deal. We have armor with massive codpieces that serve little to no function and if there were famous female knights throughout history I guarantee boob plate would have been a thing we saw a fair bit of.
As far as boobplate goes, this depiction of it is about as tasteful as it gets and isn't really far fetched since magic freaking dwarf master smiths made the thing.
mike
2021-12-13 00:41:08 +0000 UTC
yes, there are some small details that only the crazy ones would know (which are most of us), but the image was really good, the best so far, I thought it was nicer than the cover of book 6, not that it's bad, but because I really liked this one.
Shoto
2021-12-12 20:59:46 +0000 UTC
Ah remember - The dwarves had full plate armor, and they gave it to Elaine. This is supposed to be that armor.
The color's a bit off, and it's missing some fancy patterns, but eh. I'll take it. The artist can be hit or miss with fine details, but the price for the quality - and consistency in art style - makes it worth it
Selkie
2021-12-12 17:26:00 +0000 UTC
Not sure what I think about it, the quality and conveyed emotions are great, but the armor and sword look (in my opinion) way to medieval for a setting that felt more antique for me. Also the boobplate...
Zurulean
2021-12-12 11:03:37 +0000 UTC
I really love the picture as a whole, the armor, the cloak.. the sword.. her hair? All awesome. The only thing I'm not Quite sold on is her expression... a bit much of the "Dull surprise" going on, maybe? I mean I could take it to be expressing her exhaustion and worn down state while wandering those dank tunnels forever and ever... So its not a dealbreaker. Just my one note of criticism to go with lots of sincere praise for the artwork!
Aclys
2021-12-12 04:20:52 +0000 UTC
Much better
2021-12-12 01:38:24 +0000 UTC
small details, what really matters is what the image shows, and it reviews a lot of what book 5. the image is excellent. the color scheme is perfect.
Shoto
2021-12-11 23:17:19 +0000 UTC
It is supposed to be a spada, right?
The 49th Khan
2021-12-11 22:40:17 +0000 UTC
Beautiful artwork.
Melting Sky
2021-12-11 22:01:53 +0000 UTC
also the short sword is wrong
Selkie
2021-12-11 21:22:04 +0000 UTC
i would be worried, if she actually ever used it
Vesperius sage
2021-12-11 20:59:21 +0000 UTC
wow it looks great. love the colors
Vesperius sage
2021-12-11 20:58:52 +0000 UTC
The cover is great. But the sword sheath is a perfect rectangle and is either a terrible sheath because the blade will scrape along and cut the top or bottom when drawn also blunting the blade.
merr49
2021-12-11 20:30:56 +0000 UTC
That looks amazing.
Cirvante
2021-12-11 19:56:34 +0000 UTC
Wow, best pic yet.
Ornery Walrus
2021-12-11 19:52:50 +0000 UTC
Much better :) And it fits nicely with the others too.
mogust (Issy)
2021-12-11 19:40:49 +0000 UTC
Ahh okay.
Signspace
2021-12-11 19:22:34 +0000 UTC
the cover with butterfly wings is the cover of book 6, this is the cover of book 5. Book 5 goes from Elaine falling in the mines with the dwarves to the angel chapter. Book 6 (which has Elaine's cover with her wings) is the current book.
Shoto
2021-12-11 19:22:04 +0000 UTC
I already have the background image for my phone~~
Shoto
2021-12-11 19:09:04 +0000 UTC
Soooo tiiiiiired.
TroubleFait
2021-12-11 18:51:21 +0000 UTC
The only thing I could say about the image is the cover she wears, but if I were to choose the image with Elaine with or without cover, I prefer it with the cover, after all, Elaine with cover is her badass moment. And that's all she was in this part of the mine, yeah, the cover looks good.
Shoto
2021-12-11 18:43:25 +0000 UTC
but in the picture it appears to be Elaine after she fled the dwarves and was left alone in the mines. Metal armor, dangerous and dimly lit place, bad food and water, exhausted. The image demonstrates this.
Shoto
2021-12-11 18:40:49 +0000 UTC
I loved the cover!! much better, it was perfect. Don't give too many spoilers, it's just Elaine inside a cave, but it turned out really good. And Elaine's face gives a feeling of tiredness?? I think it kind of fits, it was pretty exhausting for Elaine to run through these tunnels running away from high level monsters.
Shoto
2021-12-11 18:36:19 +0000 UTC
This cover catches the overall journey for that book rather well.
Though i'd feel more comfortable with her not staring from within the cover at the onlooker.
On the other hand, the cover is more noticeable this way.
Vadim J.
2021-12-11 18:28:36 +0000 UTC
Oh yeah. Much better. Less spoilers as well lol.
Before hand I already knew she would run into the dragon cave before she even got there.
This is much more ambiguous and tickles the imagination.
SuperiorFreak
2021-12-11 18:19:31 +0000 UTC
Looks like me after an allnighter
Lowe K. Lyesmith
2021-12-11 18:13:44 +0000 UTC
Love it
Shindu
2021-12-11 18:12:28 +0000 UTC
Wayyyyyyy better than the other one! Lots of red, some glowy stuff, would be good to have on the wall
Lowe K. Lyesmith
2021-12-11 18:12:05 +0000 UTC
Good amount of shock or awe on her face
Dragonkinn
2021-12-11 18:07:43 +0000 UTC
Damn looks nice
Raistlin
2021-12-11 18:04:07 +0000 UTC
That's a great cover.
M van Dongen
2021-12-11 17:49:41 +0000 UTC
This looks incredible. I love it!
Drendude
2021-12-11 17:44:44 +0000 UTC
It begins with her fall into the mines right after Dragon vs Guardians battle and ends a bit after meeting Elves, I think with the Hydra battle (+ interlude).
Alexey Gladkich
2021-12-11 17:43:06 +0000 UTC
Noice! The cover artist is doing a great job. Love their work!
A B
2021-12-11 17:42:42 +0000 UTC
I think she is very tired in this picture.
Avery Aderyn
2021-12-11 17:40:15 +0000 UTC
Very good
Avery Aderyn
2021-12-11 17:39:55 +0000 UTC
I would have thought Elaine had a sharper look to her eyes. Looks a bit dimwitted here. Still my favorite so far though.