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"Becoming one of Oikatal's warrior is giving up that which skayven hold sacred. You are no longer individuals, but part of a unit of indistinguishable warriors. You will become scarred, you will become disgusting, you will become terrifying. But you will protect. And you will save."
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How is this different from "Random Lore Moment?" Simple, she has a name beyond "that tree thing" xD
Ihsahtek. (Previously Ihsaman) Who is she? She's >>Akohta's<< Wife. And also >>Oikatal's<< champion, meaning she's the leader of an elite group of female skayvan warriors called Oikatal's Warriors, a position she got after years and years of effort before being married to Akohta.
Being the Champion does not mean you look any different from the other Warriors. When in armor, no one should be able to distinguish who the champion is aside from the warriors.
Hope you enjoy!
Drawings of her old design:
Daaaang I really love this make-over! The a-symmetry of the added cloth gives her more of a "scrappy" look- like she's not opposed to throwing down at a moment's notice, while the sharp edges of the armor remind us that she's a highly respected warrior. The mask is honestly terrifying, obscuring any identifying features of her face/feathers. It makes sense with the "Champion does not mean you look any different from the other Warriors" statement, but in a similar eerie way to an assassin, no one will ever know who did the deed, so to speak. Almost gives her a souless look in the most epic way possible. Built for one job and one job only. Don't get in the way.
Also, I like the added color to her overall palette, especially the feathers. Deep maroon and navy are underrated af but they hold such a powerful and dangerous feel when combined into a strong character. And I forgot to mention- THEM CLAWS. Like the claws of a raptor, apex hunter of birbs. Along with that massive sword, Ihsahtek got an incredibly update!!