Many new fans ask about Fragments of the Past, what is exactly, how it was conceived, and why I decided to create it. Here is a small 🧵about the birth of the world transfixed by the light of a fierce sun and cradled by twin verdant moons.
> Movie by Christopher Noland set in the Bronze Age
> Dull muddy colors, literally zero traces of bronze
> Open-faced quasi Attic helmet
> Roman paintbrush crest
> Leather armor and wrist braces
It's never been more over !
many Say "not all fantasy should be based on medieval Age Europe", in truth most of fantasy is based on a kitsch pseudo-renaissance faire american clichés that have nothing to do with medieval Age, besides "medieval Age europe" is a continent of widely different cultural elements
It is a small thing, but I updated this particular painting when the print edition of the book was released. That short spear and funky torch always bothered me. Ahah, I don't know why I waited so long to change it.
It might be this humble depiction of Adunitana Epotuzia, noblest among the maidens of the Green-Eyed Cobra. Adored by multitudes, yet a source of fear to her very mother.
In Syrmeos Isle, Auleo raised a temple preserving Etoi's geographic and celestial wisdom. Thus, he became Grammatopinax, the Cartographer, and the island embraced his name: Aulea, the Golden.
Discovering a new AI abomination derived from my work :( It seems that such is the fate of our lot! But surely the Gods are displeased with such a practice; they will not bestow their gifts of inspiration to those who partake in it.
10 years of study and 4 years of work.
May the Spirits be merciful to me. I have attempted to climb their starry ladder and unveil the secrets of their game! The story of many sinners and many saints, the tale of pilgrims and courtesans will serve you as a guide. It is done.
"What You Seek is Seeking You, my beloved, behind all these dreamy illusions and colorful chimeras lies the bright shine of your True Will."
Tomorrow is the Great Day; Ergo Cosmos will be released after many years of work. May you all be blessed!