Ebon Vanguard Sapper Squad Mage

By piippon on October 30th, 2017
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Armor: Light
Color: Brown
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"The mage for a low-ranking saboteur squad within the Ebon Vanguard. Equipped with standard-issue shortsword and shield, a staff crafted in the field, well-worn and practical lightweight armor, and a pack of sapper tools.

The various sapper units saw extensive deployment during the war against the Charr Legions and the Siege, but in recent years have mostly dealt with hostile Ogres or renegade Charr. Due to the often covert nature of their missions, and the unpredictability and harshness of the conditions out in the field, magicians (especially healers and mesmers) are highly respected among the sappers, and every squad seeks to have one among their ranks. When push comes to shove, a skilled mage can prove invaluable in ensuring a squad's survival."

Inspired mainly by fantasy series such as the Malazan Book of the Fallen and the Black Company, I wanted to make a "grunt mage" kind of look. Unembellished and practical-looking gear, what you'd expect from a soldier who's seen combat and is out there getting their hands dirty for extended periods of time. Also wanted less of a typical "light armor" look, and more into medium territory, with even a few metal parts to fully sell the soldier aesthetic. Really digging how the chestpiece ornament looks like a coiled rope, too, when the back is obscured by the pack.


Comments


jesandsteven
Fashion Guru
This is such a great natural look. perfect armor choices and great dye work.
2017-10-30 21:31

Elessar Taralom
Fashionista
I love these kind of natural and simplistic looks, it´s super on spot
Also such a great presentation, everything just feels so original and refreshing even though it so minimalistic and uni coloured
Gold on all sliders!
Also I completely forgot this skin existed, thanks for reminding me!
2017-10-30 22:23

Mihrean
Fashion Guru
Oooh this is nice. I love all the pics around tyria, it feels so nostalgic somehow now! I particularly like your use of the targe. I can honestly say this is possible one of the best first uploads I have ever seen. Gold :)
2017-10-31 0:43

Luna Nightshade
Trendspotter
very nice indeed. Gold
2017-10-31 3:47

vgomes93
Fashion Guru
The fact that I am now reading the Malazan Book of the Fallen only adds flavour to this...and oh it is sweet! This is so on spot and on par with your description and what I have read so far of the book. Spot on armor combo and the dyes although simple are quite fitting. For a first upload you made this great! Love every bit of it. Take a proud gold! :)
2017-10-31 7:01

Pinx The Sweet
Trendspotter
i really really like it and i mostly dislike humans in game
but its really well done and realistic choice of weapons as well ... goood job !
2017-10-31 8:07

Deathblade Kenny
Fashion Guru
Simply amazing. nothing else to add.
gold
2017-10-31 10:46

NanaItalia
Fashionista
I love this look! It is so simple, but extremely well done with the armor mix and dyes. The weapons fit perfect, too and your screens and the story present it in the best way.
GOLD!
2017-10-31 10:57

piippon
Wanderer
Thank you for the comments! Makes me want to actually play this character more, he's painfully neglected :)
2017-10-31 13:36

Artifex
Trendspotter
Simple and effective. Well chosen pieces, and the screenshots are very well executed, placing the look in a natural background. Well done.
2017-12-09 17:29

Tallac
Trendspotter
I like realistic look :) Gold !
2018-10-03 17:23

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