The Other Side by Flak
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.... of the story.
"Captain Gerome de Cahort glanced up at the rapidly improving weather. His druids had finally managed to make some headway against the unnaturally thick fog and cloud cover that had blanketed the field, and for the first time today, he could actually see the problem that waited for him at the far side of the grassy expanse.
In the pre-dawn hours, the scouts of his advance column had reported that a mob of soldiers from the fleeing northern armies had decided to stand and fight on this field. What they had failed to report was that there was also a Sirrai general standing in their midst.
He watched as it now walked along the enemy battle line, stopping every so often to talk to its troops, and then moving on to the next small knot of soldiers. Its presence certainly explained how the mob had driven off his probe sorties in the morning fog and had destroyed the charge led by his ogres just before midday. He had expected the lumbering brutes would've swept them from the field, but they hadn't. And neither had the two later charges he'd launched into the swirling mists.
After seeing his ogres slaughtered, he ideally would've waited for reinforcements to arrive before launching any further attacks, but his orders allowed no such option. His course was set - clear the way of any obstacles so the main army could deliver the final defeat upon this enemy as soon as possible. There was no "wait" in those instructions, for the sooner the enemy was defeated, the sooner the war would end, and the sooner they could all go home.
They would've already been home by now if the people of the Freland had simply lay down their arms when their capital fell, but instead they had fought on, scratching and clawing away like a mortally wounded animal that didn't know it was dying. But, after a year of fighting and chasing, the end was finally within sight, for the animal had nowhere to run and was short on lifeblood.
He didn't need to look at his troops to know that their eyes were once again upon him, all of them waiting for him to raise his spear in the air and then point it at the enemy. That would signal the charge, a thunderous charge that would bring them one step closer to ending this madness. One step closer to once again being the school teachers, farmers, or builders they had all been not so long ago. One step closer to knowing that their homes, lands, and loved ones would be safe forever more.
The Sirrai was no longer walking along its line, but had stopped and taken up a position directly opposite his but in its own line. It was standing there, unmoving, its weapons ready, looking straight at him. Was it waiting for him? Was it watching him? Was it challenging him to make another move?
He flexed his bicep and felt the familiar weight of his spear. He would have to engage the Sirrai himself - no more of his soldiers need die at its feet. Perhaps he could bring it down wth the impact of his heavily armoured charging mount.
Yes, it was time to solve this problem.
Captain Gerome de Cahort raised his spear in the air."
Every story has two (or more) sides and this is one of those other stories. Thanks for viewing and for any thoughts or comments you may leave.
Comments (96)
mickeyrony
Imposing the whole my friend, l' History l' work and l' Artist. Cheer and mile mercies. A Napoleonean work like ((6.5++)) Grandiose le tout mon ami, l'Histoire l'oeuvre et l'Artiste . Bravo et mile mercis . Un travail Napoléonien comme ((6.5++))
MarciaGomes
WOOOOOOOOW!!!ABSOLUTAMENTE INCRIVEL ESTÁ CENA,EXTRAORDINÁRIA COMPOSIÇÃO.+++++5
geirla
Excellent detail, great story!
alltheoriginalnames
Very epic piece, and the backstory sets it up wonderfully further building the drama. Nicely done
bigbraader
Incredible render, super composition. 5*
ramhernan
Woooa mate! when i saw a flak post in my in box i just prepare some pop corn before open it and i was not wrong! as the best fantasy movie would make this image and a little more! about your style and skills, i think that they are one of a kind! alphas, ecos or whatever you used to do this, its just in an epic scale! So perfect artwork!
aerodreams
Superb scene, with your trademark attention to detail. I still think you must have a supercomputer to complete your renders....
Killebrew
One of the best uses of Vue I've seen yet. This is a contest winner - outstanding work!
caleb68
bravo
-JH-
Fantastic!
templargfx
simple fantastic
Mondwin
Splendid scene...bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
722
ThisRock's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bimm3d
gorgeous!!!
Jops_the_2nd
Excellent image!
LadyLight
Most excellent posing and composition! Well done
krickerd
Another epic Flak image. Always a pleasure.
45Cool
Such dedication, and amazing detail. The lighting and the atmo is incredible. You're truly the master, thank you for sharing! Instant fave!
mermaid
wow!!! outstanding!
Orinoor
Quite the ambitious epic and really well done. I really like the variety in the poses and your terrain and atmosphere work is incredible, really shows off the colors well. Excellent!
Alexander_Kroener
Wow, that's an outstanding picture - technically flawless and composed in an excellent way. Combined with the matching story - chapeau!
jrcejaspulido
EXCELLENT
BenBischop
Brilliant......!!!
deci6el
You do love a crowd. Or at least, you're not afraid to render one. Great shot, atmosphere and story. Hope we see how it progresses.
Daz1971
Fantastic!
Wazz
Absolutely great!
PoserHobbit
Xcellent rendering!
Psychoticbaby
Well...Damn... Superb image!
Moebius87
Now that's what I'm talking about! Epic scale at a level that would make computers melt and the community take notice. Great storyline as well, my friend.
EscadaE
Fantastic!!!