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  1. PicnikSky
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    You're so good at creating and describing characters that i'm hating her already lol, i hope she stubs her small toe against a mudcrab >:>
    1. Liadys
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      XD Everybody just loves to hate her
  2. deleted1123719
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    You really nailed despair - both that terrible hopeless sucking feeling that despair is, and in your character's "look". I like how it was Bal that created Despair... very fitting for one so evil as he.
    1. Liadys
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      Thank you hon ! She serves Molag Bal so i figured it would of been more then fitting if he was not only her patron but her creator...probably more proud of Despair then he ever was of Molag Grunda..since Despair have yet to disappoint him. Glad you believe her look and powers are fitting of her name

  3. wolfgrimdark
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    Some great images and really liked the back story of Despair and her existence and connection to Molag. She reminds me a little of the Marvel villain D'Spayre:

    http://marvel.com/universe/D%27Spayre

    Although she has more class and power then he does.

    I expect there could be some conflict as Hircine and Molag Bal do not get along (in Grim's world at least; TES lore says his main enemy is Ebonarm which seems very odd to me as Ebonarm is a warrior but I couldn't find anything online that explains why they are enemies) and is especially an enemy of Grim who follows Hircine, Fenrir, and Arkay.

    Any battle would have a lot to do with conditions at the time and the location as well - Away from nature (like a dungeon) Grim tends to get depressed easily and would be easier prey. But in the forest he is almost impossibly cheerful and happy - enough to probably make Despair puke her brains out.

    Perhaps we can talk later as I do have some tentative plans to mention her again
    1. Liadys
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      Thank you Jon ! Glad you liked the shots and back story thought it would be nice to do..so people would know who she actually is . Unlike Phobia or Sannedia that have tales focusing on them, Despair is merely making apperances. I can't say i even knew who D'Spayre was until i went and checked that link ( Never was the comic book kind of girl lol )

      Gotta give Molag Bal this ; he does have some good taste....for his 'helpers' XD

      I would not have a problem believing that Hircine and Molag Bal having any kind of conflict. ( Never saw anywhere were Werewolves (or beast) and vampires got along ...) I never saw anything about why those two are enemies either. There is plenty on Molag's hatred toward Arkay's work ( well more like jealousy ) and the big fight between him and Boethiah.

      The actual choice of battlefield would have much to play on who would have the advantage. Though she's a cunning one and could exploit other weaknesses if the field of battle is not quite in her advantages. ( Oh now that's a really pretty mental image there....Despair puking her brain out because she's having an overdose of Grim's happiness lol. Can't stop laughing....last thing Despair would need there is Sannedia to be present and wanting to decorate her horns with pink ribbons ! )

      Just shoot me a PM whenever dear !
  4. frank213
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    great work my friend
    1. Liadys
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      Thank you hon !
  5. skyfrost077
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    Inspiring work Liadys! Great set
    1. Liadys
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      Thank you Skyfrost !
  6. aok
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    Silke just put up a new poster of Despair in her room. Also has the full trading card collection.
    LOVE her!!!
    Great backstory on her BTW, Loved seeing her in Wolf's work!!
    1. Liadys
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      Awwww for such adoration i think Despair gonna send Silke her autograph even....written in the blood of the weak of course. I'm really happy you love her Aok hehe and thank you kindly !Wolf did an amazing job with her i think
  7. MsFrankenstein
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    I approve of this.

    Jokes aside, been wondering who she is! I hope none of my characters will be driven to such despair to kill themselves just yet, my miserable one is barely starting to recover!
    1. Liadys
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      yay ! i got a stamp of approval ! :p

      Well i guess its a good thing i posted this little back story ! Help those who have no idea who she actually is ! :-). I'll make sure to keep her on a leash and away from your characters while they recover
    2. MsFrankenstein
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      Skimmed through your gallery, adding you so I can backtrack once I'm not as occupied with my writing
    3. Liadys
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      No worries ! My gallery will still be around for you to stalk
  8. gmg2dave
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    You have a positive talent for coming up with some amazingly wicked characters Liadys, and Despair is a truly scary individual. Feel sorry for anyone you unleash her on!
    1. Liadys
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      It's the little voices in my head..they tell me stuff ! Alright, jokes aside lol thank you kindly ! I like making all sort of characters...but i do seem have a particular affection for darker characters ( I guess that's where i'm a little wierd, because i find making good characters easy while amoral monsters more challenging....since they are so far away from my personality ! )

      I already feel sorry for all the characters she's stalking ( alright i'm not feeling for sorry for my own characters lol..)
  9. Nataly1q2w3e4r5t
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    Oh, wow, such interesting and awesome background story of one of deadliest Daedra! Awesome shots too, Despair looks lethal, dark with aura of malice and cruelty radiating from her, and even if she is deadly, there is certain beauty in her, dangerous one.

    Apparently she is one of Molag Bal greatest creations, a real jewel, so cruel, so sadistic, it is like he made her after his own image... and as her master Despair has cunning mind and certain creativity, even if in gruesome manners. She intrigued me in her so appearances earlier, a greater and dark force to be reckoned with... as she showed it in her guest appearance of Grim's tales... I shudder to think what her twisted mind has thought for Sigyn... nothing good, that is for sure.

    Reading about her career without failures, I now wish for some hero to appear and withstand her influence... I wonder how Despair will take that or her master, who is not known to tolerate failure? But so far she had won and what will b in the future remains to be seen...
    Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful work!
    1. Liadys
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      Thank you Nataly dear ! very happy you liked Despair background. Her and Hysteria are the only Daedra I've created that i haven't really covered anything as far as their back story went. Most likely will do Hysteria next, but i felt that Despair was a little more important at the moment, since she's playing a fairly important role in my story and actually have been showing up briefly in Grim's tales.

      I did wanted her to look dangerous but also appealing. Once again , in away, a mix of the Beauty and the Beast. Beautiful (Or handsome..since she can change gender) only to be able to lure prey more easily. What lies beneath that pretty exterior is pure cruelty,malice and savagery.

      I supose in some way, he did created her as close to his own image. But then what best way to have the best of servant, then to have one that probably think just the same you do ...She is not one you want to mess with unless you have some major skills to back you up. So far she have not failed her master...but perhaps the failure she would of had..she used her cunning to turned them into a victory ...therefor escaping the wrath of her master that does not tolerate failure.

      Perhaps your wish will come true and a strong willed hero will be able to beat her. But that remains to be seen.

      Thank you for your comment dear ! Very happy you liked it !
  10. Anataron
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    absolutely great Background for Despair and quite enjoyable .. very interesting character; and I would say she is among the most powerful Champions related to the daedric Princes I think some other Princes might be even jealous towards molag bal for having her
    1. Liadys
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      Thank you my friend ! glad you liked Despair background. She is def not a lesser Daedra nor a weak one. The title of Champion would fit her rather nicely. I doubt they be that jealous about Molag having Despair...yeah she's badass and all but she's still a little craycray lol