The third illustration for Eruption, Book 2 of Conquerors of K’Tara (now called First Eruption), is ready. After adjusting Noctiferus’s gaze, Michele (pronouned Mikeleh) sent me the files. 

What do you think? Do you recognize a god in Noctiferus? Probably not. On Earth, gods are most often shown wearing simple clothes–the clothes of the poor, or they may be represented in extravagant dress, or they may be naked to represent fertility or virility.  In ancient times, gods were often represented in war dress. K’Tarans represented one of their gods (the first Founder Noctiferus (though he was originally known as Aiala’Rho, husband to Aiala’Rhi, the Originator) in the manner depicted here–as a general, a war leader.

In this scene, Lusk Methrim, one of the main characters of the story, meets Noctiferus to report on his progress subverting the Alvinorian society and to learn what his new mission is, a mission he will discharge to the best of his abilities though his deeds may destroy him. And he will do so, subverting his  principals and morals until he can no longer recognize himself, because of a hope.

Learn more about Conquerors of K’Tara. Read Forebodings, Book 1 of Conquerors, before Book 2 arrives.

LADP.

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