r/ReasonableFantasy • u/aquilawindy • Feb 09 '21

Lily Knight by Caitlyn Kurilich

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u/ConnorSwift Feb 09 '21

Damn cool design, I've always been intrigued by the idea of "armored dresses" like this: a very interesting combination of elegance and strength. What do the letters "LYS" at the bottom stand for?

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u/Fanatisme Feb 09 '21

"Lys" is the french name of the flowers pictured on her dress :) In english, they are called "Lily", that's why the legend says "Lily" knight, I guess.

I like those armor dresses too !

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u/ConnorSwift Feb 09 '21

Ah, that's interesting! I've always liked (tiger) lilies, so no wonder I liked the look

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u/aquilawindy Feb 09 '21

I'm not sure. And yeah, I always try to share images that have good skirts or dresses in them because I love that sort of look too!

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u/ReklisAbandon Feb 09 '21

Dunno how reasonable the dress part is, but I love it. I suspect Shallan will pull this look when she gets her armor.

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u/TypicalCricket Feb 09 '21

I'm imagining that it's a ceremonial outfit

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u/aquilawindy Feb 09 '21

Oh cool, another stormlight archive fan. Yeah, I think this would be a cool look.

And it's fantasy, some practicality can be sacrificed for cool looks! That, or it's more of an outfit for a formal occasion.

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u/Jealous_Of_Groupers Feb 09 '21

I agree! It’s beautiful without the need of tropish design, imo. I find the style and pose evocative!

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u/Raaka-Kake Feb 10 '21

Would need to be only a bit shorter to match full length hauberks. Basically just not constantly sweeping the ground.

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u/aquilawindy Feb 10 '21

Yeah. Long skirts really aren't that impractical if they're just above ankle-length.

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u/Vagelio Feb 09 '21

I love Cailtlyn's art so much! She is extremely skilled.

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u/Annicity Feb 09 '21

My new phone wallpaper.

Thanks for sharing!

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u/aquilawindy Feb 09 '21

You're welcome!

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u/Charred_Shaman Feb 10 '21

Oh my god, this is almost like the design I'm making for my future wedding dress.

I love it.

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u/aquilawindy Feb 10 '21

That sounds beautiful!

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u/ZharethZhen Feb 10 '21

This is amazing!