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#1
Game Related / Re: The Going Away / AFK Thread
October 10, 2015, 09:44:15 AM
Just noticed that Im out of gametime since monday, I'm way too busy with work currently to play anything at all. Hope to be back soon. 
Red Blade -> :-* <-- Me
#2
Off Topic / Re: Art Section and creations!
October 04, 2015, 03:24:24 AM


What is hopefully to be the final version of Nerhgash's portrait! Been so much to do at work that I've barely been able to scrape together enough time to work on the picture, but here it is.
#3
Off Topic / Re: Art Section and creations!
September 28, 2015, 10:58:15 PM
Nice one Rhonya, great job with the clothing on that one!



Current progress of a portrait for Nerh'gash, the Mok'nathal. Tried giving him some more ogre-like characteristics like bulkier tusks, thick ears etc... small differences while still trying to keep him closer to an orc.
#4
Off Topic / Re: Art Section and creations!
September 15, 2015, 08:56:03 PM
Krogon contacted me and asked me for a tribute to the guild on his behalf, when he told me what it was supposed to be I just couldn't charge him for it.
So instead, from me and Krogon to you!



Link to a larger version:
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm88/Wizeer/OrcsoftheRedBladeLARGETEXT_zpsdgvoghem.jpg~original

Link to a larger version without text:
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm88/Wizeer/OrcsoftheRedBladeNOTEXT_zpsivr8lt7v.jpg~original

Link to the original screenshot:
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm88/Wizeer/WoWScrnShot_091515_114558_zpsnhtsxvvm.jpg~original
#5
Off Topic / Re: Art Section and creations!
September 12, 2015, 03:14:38 PM
Thank you very much!

I do, although I should be clear about it - I no longer work for free as I've done before, favors leave me poor. :(
I accept paypal or gold as payment, if you're still interested I'd be happy to discuss the matter over Skype!
#6
Off Topic / Re: Art Section and creations!
September 12, 2015, 01:33:16 PM
Hi there!

I've been pretty active on the Argent Archives, creating stuff for both myself and others over the course of a couple of years.
Feel free to check out my former main's artist page on AA http://www.argentarchives.org/node/125610
If anybody has any interest in having something made for their character, just get in contact with me and we can discuss the matter over some firewater.

Here are a few of the things I've done, mostly chosen at random:

A portrait for my cousin's character Isathren:


An old sketch for Ghanruk:


An animated banner for my friend, the leader of the Aldori Axiom:


A portrait for a guy called Eamos, whom actually never paid for this even though he was supposed to... :


A full portrait of a character called Allurana, I'm VERY unhappy with the background but meh:


Here's an old picture I made for a story I wrote about my draenei Vindicator:


Trolls mon! :
#7
Applications / Re: Application: Ghanruk Dreadhowl
September 07, 2015, 09:51:13 AM
Quote from: Sadok on September 06, 2015, 11:51:24 PM
Howdy Ghanruk, and thanks for applying! Not only will your pretty pictures and graphic wizardry probably endear you to people quite fast, but your app is very good! Ghanruk looks like quite a nuanced character, and you write very descriptively. Things we typically ask applicants to think about are their characters' backstories from birth, and why would they seek out the Red Blade tribe in the present day -- but I'm confident from what I've seen here that you're seasoned enough to not be Illidan's son, or born in Durotar 70 years ago, or such. xD

So with that said, consider this application approved. Simply poke an officer or eligible senior member in-game for your in-character introduction, so we can give Ghantruk an opportunity to seek out the Red Blades! A list of such members is here: http://orcsoftheredblade.com/forum/index.php?topic=2440.0

Best of luck, and... for the Blood of the Tribe~!

No, Ghanruk here was raised in Gnomeregan as the bastard son of a fair goblin maiden and none other than Uther Lightbringer.  ;)

Thank you, I'll be sure to do just that. The only thing you ugys might want to know about me is that I work quite a lot, specifically with things that demand a lot of attention even during my freetime - so sadly I don't have the same amount of time to spare for RP as I used to. I really hope this is ok with you as I'd like to spend those few moments of RP with a nice group of peo- eh, orcs.

As for the real background story of Ghanruk, he was (of course) born and raised on Draenor.
The old background story I had for him felt a bit outdated as I want to apply some details that have since been clarified/added with WoD. I'll be sure to write something asap. :)
#8
Applications / Application: Ghanruk Dreadhowl
September 06, 2015, 11:36:16 PM
Throm-ka friends!  :)

I thought I'd apply with my orc shaman that's been on the RP-shelf for quite a long time now (since 2012), mainly because I never found him a proper guild.
I myself started roleplaying during Burning Crusade when my cousin introduced me to Argent Dawn, ever since I've had several main characters on the server.
One of my most notable characters has been Baalach, a draenei Vindicator of the former Triumvirate of O'ros (now Aldori Axiom). There he was held the position as the right hand of the Triumvir (the leader of the guild).
On my character page for Baalach on the Argent Archives you will find that I've also been very active in producing pictures, banners and guild pages for people over the years.


Character name: Ghanruk Dreadhowl
Class: Shaman
Level: 100

I just re-wrote my character description so I thought I'd just copy-paste that:


His wolf mask torn and battered, Ghanruk's golden eyes still betray the sharp instincts of a hunter.
Although his hair is now grey with age it still grows in a thick mane, a single braid bound on the back of his head with shamanistic charms and beads. The orc has grown his beard long, it too bound with various tribal trinkets and rings.

Ghanruk's face and body are covered in scars, some minor, other less so. A particularly livid scar marks the area above his right eye, a testament to a close encounter with death.
At first glance the shaman appears old, but on closer inspection you realise that he is ancient - weathered and beaten, hardened by the elements until what remains is gnarled and tough, an unchangeable part of the worlds that have shaped him.
Despite his age Ghanruk is powerfully built, his shoulders knotted with thick cords of muscle. Age has not robbed him of his strength, and while he no longer has the speed of youth the shaman has gained far more than he has lost through elemental knowledge and experience in battle.

The staff he carries rattles and clanks under the weight of fetishes and baubles festooned around it, some of obvious power, others of dubious value. The wood itself mirrors its owner, hardened in fire, smoothed and shaped by the wind and rain, bent but not yet broken.

And here is one of my old stories from like... 2011, it sort of describes my character a little bit further:

Ghanruk Dreadhowl took a deep breath. The goblin prisoner held firmly in front of him had minutes ago assaulted the leader of the Hand of Hellscream, Grumthar Maimfist. He breathed out slowly, shaking his head in both pity and an attempt to clear his mind. "Winds help me" he thought. The goblin shivered in the hands of the strong orcish warriors on either side of him.
Ghanruk pitied the goblin, not as a person but as a creature. He knew that the creature would have to be severely punished even though the Warmaster had not been harmed in the rather "explosive" attack. And now that the Warmaster was not present, Ghanruk would have to declare what punishment this one would have to endure.
“You have spat, not only on the honor of the Hand of Hellscream… but also on the honor of the Horde… goblin.” he began, his deep voice suddenly echoing over the Valley of Honor.
The goblin made an attempt at begging for mercy, only to be dismissed by Ghanruk green hand, he continued:
“You assaulted our Warmaster in the middle of our city. As a member of the Horde, you have ignored the rights of another... and thereby denied yourself your own.”
He paused, the goblin desperately trying to shake loose his small arms from the hands of the War-seekers beside him, shouting out mixed sentences of obscenities and apologies. Ghanruk clutched his fists as he looked away.
“… and now you will be punished for these crimes against the Horde, goblin.”
He looked at the approaching Torza Thunderfist, whom just returned from a brief conversation with a Forsaken witness.
After nodding grimly in her he spoke again:
“This will serve as a warning to all those who wish harm upon our Horde… Battle-maiden Thunderfist, if you would be so kind…”
He could hear the goblin swallow his own tongue, words stuck in his throat as he began to realise what was to come. Soon however, words of both anger and fear splurted out of him once more as he demanded a proper trial.
Battle-maiden Torza came up to the goblin, looking down at the loud and sweating criminal with an expression of repulse.
“I will merely break his jaw this time, Elder... but if I ever witness another crime comitted by you, I will take a limb.”
She said the last words in a whisper, signaling for the orc warriors to raise the goblin in front of her.
Ghanruk let out a silent sigh of relief, this was a gesture of mercy from her side.
“Very well, Battle-maiden…”

With the sound of the goblins jaw cracking behind him, Ghanruk left the group of people that had now gathered to witness the punishment being carried out. Just as the shaman once again felt sorry for the creature and it's self-destructive behavior, the cheering of the crowd ensued.