Cosmere Inktober – 8 salute
Well, I have to go Bridge four for that one. The idea was to explore what the salute means by having it done by different characters throughout the books: an affirmation of life, resilient optimism, deep respect, belonging and identity, a feeling of pride and honour, friendship, joy and confidence. All the good Bridge four feels.
---------------------------------- [image description: Row of eight panels of characters doing the bridge four salute with both arms crossed in front of their chests, their hands balled into fists. The first two pictures split it into two rows of four. Also there are two in progress versions of the line-up. One is the are the lines with shading in greyscale and the second with a gradient map coloring of deep red and purples, a blue for the mid-tones and a warm eggshell white for the lighter areas. From left to right: Rock as a bridgeman, although he has already his beard shaved and styled in Horneater style with the top of his head and his chin shaved. The Lopen doing the one armed version of the salute. He also wears a loose shirt, cloth pants and the bridgeman vest with a padded shoulder section. His right sleeve is tied in a knot where is arm is missing. He is grinning broadly. Water containers hanging from his shoulders. Teft is wearing a Kholin soldier uniform. The bridge four tattoo is adorning his forehead. He gives off serious sergeant energy. Renarin is also wearing the foot soldier uniform. His is lit from below like from a campfire in front of dark nightly background. His salute is a bit more cautious. His expression implies he is not necessarily sure of what he is doing but still kind of proud to be part of this. Rlain is doing the salute in tall and broad shouldered warform. His now too small uniform jacket is tied around his waist. The bridge tattoo can be made out on the forehead part of his helmet like carapace. Lyn does the salute in the windrunner uniform – a long coat with a flare from the hips and white sash around the waist. She blushes in a very happy and proud way in front of bright blue sky. Syl also wears the windrunner uniform, but with Kaladin's rank insignia on the forearms and shoulders. Her laugh is full of joy. Kaladin is a in a simple white button down, his hair in a ponytail. He looks happy and relaxed, casually doing the salute.]
