"Elven" Inspired Swords
Aug 18, 2012 23:40:33 GMT
Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2012 23:40:33 GMT
Hi guys, Ive been drawing up sword designs again. Eventualy I may approach a custom sword maker about having one or more crafted, but as it stands, they are just drawings and designs that I have done for fun.
The inspiration for these designs is Elven as you can probably tell. I have a love for "Elven style" due to the fact it always involves elegant lines and curves. You could perceive the typical elven style to be a merge of celtic and eastern influence. They often incorporate scrolling knot patterns that are similar to celtic knots, and their weaponry seems to have the qualities of eastern weaponry, which is another thing that makes me love Elven designs. Eastern weapons tend to have more elegance to their design and shape. More flowing curves and organic shapes.
So, heres the drawings. I havent named any of the designs yet. Im still thinking that part over. Anywho, enjoy!
First up is a purely elven styled blade. I dont know why but I seem to have developed a fondness for long handled weapons. Always liked em, but it seems more so lately. which is something Ive incorporated in the designs. This is one of the two "long" weapons in the set.
Second we have a "corrupted elven blade." It (as is the other two) is kind of based on the ideas from a novel Ive been working on. In the story, Elven society ends up splintering into three factions... One being a rogue nomadic faction, one being the original elven society holding true to their ways, and the third being the elves that were tricked by... Lets just say the enemy... And are eventually corrupted by their new master. Their look kind of has a typical "dark elf" style. Dark skin, black/red eyes... Oh, and thats the explanation for vampires in this story. Thats what the dark elves are in essence. Most are mindless animals, thralls controlled by their master, appart from a few exceptions...
Anywho, Im going off on a tangent lol. Heres the sword...
The third and last design that Ive done so far is a little shorter than the others. This one would be about 40" in total. The other two being about 50". This one incorporates more of an eastern element to its design in the form of the Tsuba. I kinda picture this one as a golden (gold coloured fittings and embellishments) regal style blade. The sort of thing that the personal guards of Elven royalty would bare.
Well, hope ya'll like em. I know they arent anything amazing. They are just basic concepts really. I'll end up ellaborating on their design over time and adding more fine detail, refining some ideas... Who knows, some day I might actually get one of my designs made lol.
The inspiration for these designs is Elven as you can probably tell. I have a love for "Elven style" due to the fact it always involves elegant lines and curves. You could perceive the typical elven style to be a merge of celtic and eastern influence. They often incorporate scrolling knot patterns that are similar to celtic knots, and their weaponry seems to have the qualities of eastern weaponry, which is another thing that makes me love Elven designs. Eastern weapons tend to have more elegance to their design and shape. More flowing curves and organic shapes.
So, heres the drawings. I havent named any of the designs yet. Im still thinking that part over. Anywho, enjoy!
First up is a purely elven styled blade. I dont know why but I seem to have developed a fondness for long handled weapons. Always liked em, but it seems more so lately. which is something Ive incorporated in the designs. This is one of the two "long" weapons in the set.
Second we have a "corrupted elven blade." It (as is the other two) is kind of based on the ideas from a novel Ive been working on. In the story, Elven society ends up splintering into three factions... One being a rogue nomadic faction, one being the original elven society holding true to their ways, and the third being the elves that were tricked by... Lets just say the enemy... And are eventually corrupted by their new master. Their look kind of has a typical "dark elf" style. Dark skin, black/red eyes... Oh, and thats the explanation for vampires in this story. Thats what the dark elves are in essence. Most are mindless animals, thralls controlled by their master, appart from a few exceptions...
Anywho, Im going off on a tangent lol. Heres the sword...
The third and last design that Ive done so far is a little shorter than the others. This one would be about 40" in total. The other two being about 50". This one incorporates more of an eastern element to its design in the form of the Tsuba. I kinda picture this one as a golden (gold coloured fittings and embellishments) regal style blade. The sort of thing that the personal guards of Elven royalty would bare.
Well, hope ya'll like em. I know they arent anything amazing. They are just basic concepts really. I'll end up ellaborating on their design over time and adding more fine detail, refining some ideas... Who knows, some day I might actually get one of my designs made lol.