So, I had discussed different fanart ideas with Cobb a couple of weeks ago, and one I thought I'd try my hand at was incorporating different runes into art for the top 10, depending on what the runes symbolized in relation to the character. Since our main NPC and one of the top 10 incorporated them -- and it's set in the Northlands.
Someday, I might try my hand at similarly Norse-styled art itself (but that's usually quite complicated and far outside my normal wheelhouse). For the moment, I chose an almost 'tattoo'-esque stylized look. Still weird for me, so forgive any wonkiness. And, when I can, I tried to make the pose mimic the movement of the rune itself.
(Used the Elder Futhark rune system, and pulled meanings/interpretations from a few online sources.)
So, without further ado... five of the top ten, because my eyes got tired, because I'm an old.
[spoiler=Siobhan]
(https://i.imgur.com/HRk4qXX.png)[/spoiler]
Siobhan: Algiz - protections from enemies, defense of that which one loves
[spoiler=Old One](https://i.imgur.com/EOwgenQ.png)[/spoiler]
Old One: Othalan - inheritance, heritage, tradition, nobility
[spoiler=Elias](https://i.imgur.com/7QpWUo5.png)[/spoiler]
Elias: Kaunan - "ulcer", mortality, pain
(Edited to new version)
[spoiler=Zandir](https://i.imgur.com/juJ1f1O.png)[/spoiler]
Zandir: Tiwaz - the god Tyr, sacrifice, victory, honor
[spoiler=Priideep](https://i.imgur.com/fISg1sY.png)[/spoiler]
Priideep: Jera - good year/harvest (obviously not the last one, though)
[spoiler=Antonia](https://i.imgur.com/yT4fmeK.png)[/spoiler]
Antonia: Uruz - "aurochs" or broadly: strength of will
[spoiler=Fiyero](https://i.imgur.com/3cMXwhN.png)[/spoiler]
Fiyero: Fehu - "cattle", or broadly: wealth
[spoiler=Lucan](https://i.imgur.com/S0HqtJv.png)[/spoiler]
Lucan: Hagalaz - "hail", destruction, or in this case: chaos
[spoiler=Novak](https://i.imgur.com/T5K5TJq.png)[/spoiler]
Novak: Naudhiz - need, unfulfilled desires
[spoiler=Unga](https://i.imgur.com/txrRbed.png)[/spoiler]
Unga: Eihwaz - "yew tree", strength, stability
[spoiler=Mekai](https://i.imgur.com/k3Ss2Sb.png)[/spoiler]
And, for good measure... Mekai: Raidho - journey, movement, work, growth
Oohhhhh I love these! What a beautiful style and cool concept! Old One is so scary-toothy! And Siobhan is so "stab you in the dark!" Love mine too! Wonderful wonderful!
Oh, mai! These are beautiful!!! I love how much character you're getting out in such simple ways!
All up (including our intrepid leader, Mekai). Fixed yours a bit, too, Elias.
ETA: Thanks for all the love both here and in the discord, y'all. Glad you're liking them!
My goodness! These are gorgeous! Thank you so much, Tibs!
These are incredible! I love the flow and motion present in them, and the style is wonderful. I love Elias--thank you so much, Mint!
Well now, this is wonderful - thank you so much for this! I shall try to live up to the well-chosen rune.
Well done! Lovely works.