Hairy Zard

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29 He/Him 2D Artist looking to see if the blue sky is worth it. Profile pic done by @ratboymiki.bsky.social Banner art done by @theropodart.bsky.social Other outlets for my art https://mauriliobocanegra.carrd.co SPICY ALT 18+ @flareup006.bsky.social

#VintageStory fanart of two of the main historical faction armors and groups: the Forlorn Hope, last of the noble knightly orders, and the Blackguards, wardens of order at any dreadful cost. First thing I've painted for myself in a long time.

On the left is the armor of the Forlorn Hope, consisting of a cervelliere under a greathelm, a breastplate, vambraces, and greaves, all gilded and emblazoned with alchemical symbols. Under that is a rich royal blue surcoat trimmed in turquoise, covering a white meteoric iron hauberk. They hold an estoc at the ready. The armor is clean and sleek, and clearly of high status and good make.

On the right is the armor of a Blackguard, made of iron painted dark in dull linseed oil, battered and pitted. The helmet is a bascinet with a klappvisor, and the left shoulder features a supplemental pauldron to reinforce the shield. Beneath is a worn hauberk over blue-gray gambeson, tattered and much-mended. They wield a short sword, sheathed on the right for a Roman-style same-side draw. The right greave has been broken and repaired. Roundels protect their elbows and their gauntlets are overbuilt and feature knuckledusters. Everything is functional, utilitarian, and worn down, suited to brutal conditions in tight tunnels.

In the eastern post-town of Fleetfield Post, the mail service falls into the hands of the five-woman, roller skate-clad team known as Post Haste. Led by the charismatic Verity, these ladies serve not only as postal carriers and local celebrities, but also as the town's protectors as Skyfish Hunters.

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