My take that is most obscure among the Stormlight fandom (though I wouldn't call it unpopular or "hot") is that fanart should draw singers as distinctly more alien and less human; though we should continue to humanise them.
I know it is quite canon, but I'm fed up of art that's just "human but marbled skin". I prefer to see representations of the fact we can build relations with and work with those who have had different experiences than us. I think it would be far more interesting if he narrative was more explicit with certain aspects of that. Similar to how it's revealed in WaT that Chasmfiends are sapient.
I honestly think it would be really interesting to have a narrative from the singer perspective where they're meeting these strange 'aliens' with fleshy monotone skin for the first time, and leave it entirely up to context for the reader to realise instead of ever stating explicitly we're getting a non-human perspective, because to the POV their culture is normal, and the humans are the outsiders.
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I finally did it, I finished a print in time for a con to get it signed by the author! I wanted to clean it up more, but hey, it is what it is.
While I think the painting itself could have come out better, I'm proud of some of the smaller details. Little Rokke, for example, and the small pinoy flairs I snuck in there. The (canonical!) canoe outriggers, and Dusk's barong, for example.
Not a complete set. I still have a few full-length / strip ones to do and might end up cutting more patches.
I have a ton of scrap linen left from my cloak project, so I decided to turn the unwieldy pieces into glyphwards. I'm freehanding all of them. If you're there, please come trade with me. I cannot physically attach this many leftover patches to my jacket.
Anyway, come look for the Lyn cosplayer with a gigantic blue spear and haunting neon blue eyes!
I recently discovered there's interior art of most of The Dynamic. I do not like ZeetZi's canon design at all, so I took it upon myself to redraw him. However, I hate breaking canon, so this is a compromise between my original mental image and the canon description; the hair isn't shaved and the crest lays flat most of the time, in my mind. I don't hate it for a piece I threw together hastily in an hour.
I wonder what Dusk's reaction was to finding out bird people also exist. Probably to ask if they also eat worms and have powers too, or something.
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Assorted doodles of Batav, again! Featuring a very quick and fast interpretation of how the uniforms in Amaram's army look. It's really just the standard uniform with a takama instead of trousers, and the coat is unbuttoned here so I can show off the white silk undershirt.
Someday, when I have more time, I'd like to go back properly and redesign the whole outfit, now that gambesons are semi-canon. I still don't know why the RPG gives you maille as starting kit, though, when the entire army is clearly drawn in breastplates!
I'm currently reading Isles of the Emberdark (so no spoilers, please) and I'm really enjoying it! I don't usually draw while reading, but since I can't blitz through the book in a week or so like usual, I've mixed it up a little. While I'm not sure if it's Brandon's intent, the eelakin come across as very filipino-coded to me, so, in the spirit of pinoy pride, I wanted to give Dusk a sketch. Definitely some things I could improve upon later with it.
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[Art by @paintweaver-art, description provided in alt text].
Thank you to everyone who participated in this event! We finished with a whopping 18 fics in the collection by 15 different authors! I'm glad that so many people could have fun with this premise; everyone came together to create what adds up to a novel-length collection of stories that could read as a bridge between Oathbringer and Rhythm of War. Featuring both canon characters and OCs alike!
Below the cut is a directory of fics written for this event with their summaries. Please check out the fics and give the authors some love!
(And if anyone has yet to finish their claim and would like to add their fic to the collection when it's completed late, feel free to shoot me a message and I can make sure the collection reopens for you to add to!)
An Oath of Remembrance by Fayeas_Silmanori
Part 2 of Ashir and Geranid
Until Next Time... by cuubism
Leshwi aims to take down the Windrunners' leader after spotting him on the field.
Kaladin is not so easy to take down.
The rope that finally snaps by Calcifur
A casual conversation between Shallan and Adolin reveals to Kaladin that one of his past masters is his best friendsā friend. Suffice to say, he does not, reasonably, take it well. Adolin and Shallan fret until Kaladin finally breaks under the reminder of every small insensitive comment from them and blows over them.
OR
The fight between the trio that was long coming, and very much needed.
Bright, But Tired of the Punches by Rhythm_of_Lesbianism
Tagged as "Timbre & Venli"
The Truths We Seek by DragonEyeMysteries
After the devastating initial hit of the Everstorm, and the Battle of Thaylen Field, much of Thaylen City is damaged or ruined. People worry what will come next, even as they begin to rebuild.
Months after the Battle of Thaylen Field, Znda, an aspiring artifabrian and apprentice to the esteemed Vriztl Guild, does her best to continue living her life as normal. But when she begins seeing strange things, and a mysterious man begans investigating the Guild, her life takes a sudden turnā¦
Let the Memories Stick to my Tongue (Let Me Starve) by cosmere_play
As of OB, Kaladin's parents are back in his life. They must have asked him about Tien--his life in the army, and his death. How did he end up telling them? Why did Hesina never write back? How did Kaladin and Lyn start dating? How did Kaladin cope with his mental health? The fic covers some of Kaladin's experiences in the gap year between OB and RoW.
Radiant Son by Silvermoonwater
Lirin had been preparing for this moment for days. Ever since Kaladin had sent a message that he would come home with the next highstorm, his mind had been full of the same few questions on loop. We were told you were dead. How are you alive, what happened to you? You were dead. But seeing his son step through the front door for the first time since that terrible afternoon years ago when Roshone had torn their family apartāinstead of asking his questions, it was all he could do to hold back tears.
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A look at Lirin and Hesina welcoming their son home for the first time after they find out he's actually been alive this whole time.
The Summit of All My Pain by arborplasm
Adolin reacts to a few passages from his father's book.
Innovation Is by BlindRadiant
Koxi, a blind Azish artifabrian, designs a spanreed that blind people can use independently, filling a gap none other would address.
Now That You're Gone by ResidentElfsecaller (CigfranFach)
Jasnah Kholin is about to be crowned Queen of Alethkar. Her first order of business? Taking care of her ward.
A short story exploring the end of Shallan's wardship, and all the emotions that comes with itāfor both sides. Some insight into Jasnah's POV of many of the events that defined their early relationship.
nothing more to be said by natequarter
Despite having survived perils from assassination to Shadesmar, Jasnah finds herself at a loss when faced with the ultimate challenge: kingship. Wait, no, not kingship. Her mother.
Skar and Drehy's Guide to Babysitting Traumatized Toddlers by Silvermoonwater
Elhokar's body wiggled. *What in Damnation?* A small face appeared, pale and shocked, as Gavinor shook his father's arm again. He mouthed something Drehy couldn't hear over the clamor of battle.
"Skar!" Drehy yelled. "Skar!"
"What?"
"Go get Shallan's people, I'm getting Gavinor!"
"*What*?"
OR
Skar and Drehy got Elhokar's son out of Kholinar without radiant powers, supplies, or a real plan. The connections they make to Gavinor on the journey are strong, and not severed by their return to Urithiru.
toast to the bride by dally_nar
Ialai Sadeas did not go to Highprince Adolinās wedding. She didnāt owe him that, not when he had done such a monumentally terrible job at solving Torolās murder. So some bright-eyed innocent girl was in love and happy, so what? To Damnation with all of them! She hoped one of the two of them would get executed abruptly too, let the other half see how it felt. Then maybe Adolin would expedite his fucking murder investigation.
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ialai's year-and-a-half swan dive from grace.
Outfitting the Wind by ResidentElfsecaller (CigfranFach)
Esteemed tailor of the Alethi highprinces, Twma moved to Urithiru to escape warcamp life and finally build a real life for her family. Unfortunately, the Kholins come to her with one last request: they need new uniforms, for a special new branch of their military. The Windrunners.
The Uncommon Path by ResidentElfsecaller (CigfranFach)
One tower, ten Oathgates, and ten stories following the people who come through them. Each story focuses on the ideals of each Radiant order, and primary the three active oathgates of Urithiru in the Shattered Plains, Azir, and Thaylenah.
To Weave New Love by YourLocalTiredTruthwatcher
Liafor's Guild of Artisans provides a way for same-gender couples to be in a marriage-like legal arrangement while bypassing Azish's expectations for one party to transition. There is a catch, however: the couple must present a joint contribution to receive the Guild's blessing.
Blight Radiant by A1waysWrite
Enter Thysman Bouryng, a new Azish vizier who does not know Lift.
Black and Red by ghostfellow
Vyre is a new man, and with that comes a new uniform. Leshwi is intrigued by a Windrunner, and visits her favorite human for a chat.