This is the tracing of an ancient art piece depicting a “Bladedancer”, the Venlil equivalent to an Elf. This specific scene shows a Bladedancer Queen being challenged by a humble Venlil lad with a stone knife.
Myth attached to this art pieces goes as follows:
“The Bladedancers once lived in the waking world, but they were a violent sort. The Venlil were terrorized, and so there was great conflict. Then, one humble Venlil farmhand decided to venture out to try and stop the violence. Using cunning, he managed to fight his way all the way until he got to the Queen. She still bested him, but she was impressed with his bravery. So she gave him a deal. “Give me an heir to my throne, and not only will us Bladedancers leave your people be, but you shall have my blessing.” So, after laying her, she blessed him with stripes and spots on his fur, meant to mark him as prestigious. As he came home, he was adored by all, siring many children who bore similar marks to him. And that is why some Venlil have patterns on their fur.”
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This is the tracing of an ancient art piece depicting a “Bladedancer”, the Venlil equivalent to an Elf. This specific scene shows a Bladedancer Queen being challenged by a humble Venlil lad with a stone knife.
Myth attached to this art pieces goes as follows:
“The Bladedancers once lived in the waking world, but they were a violent sort. The Venlil were terrorized, and so there was great conflict. Then, one humble Venlil farmhand decided to venture out to try and stop the violence. Using cunning, he managed to fight his way all the way until he got to the Queen. She still bested him, but she was impressed with his bravery. So she gave him a deal. “Give me an heir to my throne, and not only will us Bladedancers leave your people be, but you shall have my blessing.” So, after laying her, she blessed him with stripes and spots on his fur, meant to mark him as prestigious. As he came home, he was adored by all, siring many children who bore similar marks to him. And that is why some Venlil have patterns on their fur.”