{"id":19951,"date":"2023-07-08T21:12:37","date_gmt":"2023-07-09T04:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/?page_id=19951"},"modified":"2023-08-25T12:30:13","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T19:30:13","slug":"la-tierra-rpg-character-drawings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/hodgepodge\/work-by-others\/la-tierra-rpg-character-drawings\/","title":{"rendered":"La Tierra RPG character drawings"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"pub-history-dates\">(Last substantial change: 8 May 1998.)<\/p>\r\n<hr width=\"25%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<p>Ananda Patterson, gamemaster extraordinaire, ran a roleplaying game (alternately known as \u201cThe Versedrom Campaign\u201d and \u201cLa Tierra\u201d) starting in 1993 or so that was one of the two best and most intense games I\u2019ve ever been associated with. We had a total of nine players over the course of the game (usually seven at any given session), mostly playing characters who\u2019d known each other since childhood. The situations were far too complicated to even touch on coherently in a brief description\u2014the characters' parents were convicted of heresy and banished to Siberia; the characters accidentally traveled into alternate universes to rescue an NPC; they engaged upon a hellish descent into a place called Paradise which tested their faith to the utmost; they discovered that they were hybrid seedlings of the Tree of Life (and were therefore the personifications of certain universal Archetypes); they rescued what was left of their parents; they evacuated the entire population of an alternate Japan into another universe; and they managed to avoid a war with the Council of Mages. All this, plus magical explosions, assassinations, interspecies sex, shapeshifting, attempts to prevent the destruction of the world... And did I mention that the characters were mostly humanoids from an alternate Earth where sentience evolved from mammals other than primates? Like I said, the campaign doesn\u2019t lend itself to easy summary.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Fortunately, you don\u2019t need to know the story to appreciate the drawings that one of the players, Mark Precious, made of some of the characters. Mark has kindly given me permission to post these portraits online; please don\u2019t copy them without permission. Oh, and I apologize in advance for the scanning artifacts; the originals were in pencil, and even after some fairly intensive processing aren\u2019t quite as nice on-screen. For each character, click the thumbnail to see a better and higher-resolution version.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Player characters<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>All art in this section by Mark Precious. Copyright &copy;1993. All rights reserved.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Not shown are Hisbollah, played by Charles Cala, and a couple of other player characters who weren\u2019t among the eight seedlings of the Tree of Life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Elena<\/h4>\r\n<p>Played by me.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>(Last change: 20 October 1995.)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>This is Elena Sahve Taipale, Vargrin mage (in training) and former Army engineer, in her Swashbuckling Fencer costume. She\u2019s not really as fierce as she looks (but don\u2019t tell her that.)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19959\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 274px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/elena.gif\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/elena-264x300.gif\" alt=\"Elena, a wolf-headed humanoid in a swashbuckler costume, with a sword\" width=\"264\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19959\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Elena<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<h4>Alejo<\/h4>\r\n<p>Played by Jeremy Frank.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>(Last change: 15 November 1995.)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>This is Alejandro-Jesus Shahin Nwikko-Oppong, a long name for a tall Talnera. (His ankles have been cut off in this picture, so you can't tell he's really 7'4\".)  He\u2019s a mage by accident and an ecological research scientist by avocation. That\u2019s his faithful dog Yasmin by his side.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19955\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 211px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/alejo.gif\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/alejo-201x300.gif\" alt=\"Alejo, a tall humanoid in flowing desert clothing, with a dog nearby\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19955\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Alejo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>Bena<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Played by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.iwaruna.com\/\">Sarah Liberman<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>(Last change: 20 October 1995.)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>This is Benazir al-Pharoz Rafinejad, Iwaruna mage (in training) and artist, working on a difficult sculpture. Why does she work in stone when she can change her own form?<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19957\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 266px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/bena.gif\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/bena-256x300.gif\" alt=\"Bena, a humanoid wearing a coverall and sculpting with a mallet and chisel\" width=\"256\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19957\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Bena<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>Dedo<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Played by Arthur Evans.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>(Last minor change: 21 March 1998.)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>This is Bendedos Kamil, Pakut Prophet and former priest. He\u2019s no longer a mage, but still wanders around trying to convince people that he is the Truth. Look at the size of those tusks! (ooh, baby.)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19958\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 161px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/dedo.gif\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/dedo-151x300.gif\" alt=\"Dedo, a tusked humanoid with a halo, wearing a monkish robe and praying\" width=\"151\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19958\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Dedo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>Ishaq<\/h4>\r\n<p>Played by Jessica Skelton.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>(Last change: 20 March 1998.)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>This is Ishaq Da'ud, Talnera mage (in training) and former Army officer. Can you say Special Forces? She\u2019s trained to kill, and will cheerfully do so for her compatriots.<\/p> \r\n\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19961\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 163px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/ishaq.gif\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/ishaq-153x300.gif\" alt=\"Ishaq, a humanoid wearing a tanktop, a backpack, and military gear\" width=\"153\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19961\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Ishaq<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>Tanshan<\/h4>\r\n<p>Played by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vadim.com\/\">Vadim Akselrod<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>(Last change: 20 March 1998.)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>This is Tanshan Salir, Aleukka mage (in training) and high-powered businesswoman. For her, a day without a new acquisition (whether of men, money, or power) is less than successful.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19965\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 124px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/tanshan.gif\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/tanshan-114x300.gif\" alt=\"Tanshan, a seal-headed humanoid in a business suit\" width=\"114\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19965\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Tanshan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>Non-player characters<\/h3>\r\n<p>All art in this section (except for Ymotama and Drexxel) by Ananda Patterson. Copyright &copy;1993. All rights reserved.<\/p>\r\n<p>Ymotama and Drexxel art by Mark Precious. Copyright &copy;1993. All rights reserved.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Lucia<\/h4>\r\n<p>Elena\u2019s twin sister.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>(Last change: 20 March 1998.)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>This is Lucia Hanne Taipale, Vargrin mage. Underneath that bookish exterior lies a sweet, gentle seeker of knowledge, quite capable of mercilessly destroying anyone who hurts her friends.<\/p> \r\n\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19963\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 241px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/lucia.gif\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/lucia-231x300.gif\" alt=\"Lucia, a wolf-headed humanoid with glasses\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19963\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Lucia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>Beatr\u00edz<\/h4>\r\n<p>Elena and Lucia\u2019s mother.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>(Last change: 8 May 1998.)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>This is Beatr\u00edz Taipale, Vargrin computer engineer, looking a little grim as usual, probably over something Elena did.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19956\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 308px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/beatriz.gif\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/beatriz-298x300.gif\" alt=\"Beatr\u00edz\" width=\"298\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19956\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Beatr\u00edz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>Gabriel<\/h4>\r\n<p>Elena and Lucia\u2019s father.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>(Last change: 8 May 1998.)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>This is Gabriel Taipale, Vargrin Librarian, also known as Papa Wombat. He\u2019s almost as studious as his daughter Lucia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19960\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 219px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/gabriel.gif\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/gabriel-209x300.gif\" alt=\"Gabriel\" width=\"209\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19960\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Gabriel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<h4>Ymotama<\/h4>\r\n<p>A friend we picked up along the way.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>(Last change: 20 March 1998.)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>This is Ymotama, Iwaruna scout and long-suffering fellow traveler. For someone who doesn\u2019t like magic, he sure hangs out with a lot mages.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19966\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 246px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/ymotama.gif\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/ymotama-236x300.gif\" alt=\"Ymotama\" width=\"236\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19966\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Ymotama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>Iwaruna<\/h4>\r\n<p>An Iwaruna in its true form.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>(Last change: 8 May 1998.)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19962\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 310px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/iwaruna.gif\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/iwaruna-300x273.gif\" alt=\"Iwaruna\" width=\"300\" height=\"273\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19962\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Iwaruna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>Millie<\/h4>\r\n<p>An innkeeper.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>(Last change: 8 May 1998.)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>This is Millie, a Kynthmerai innkeeper. What\u2019s in that mysterious blue drink that she serves everyone for free, and why\u2019s she so friendly?<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19964\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 304px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/millie.gif\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/millie-294x300.gif\" alt=\"Millie\" width=\"294\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19964\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Millie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>Drexxel<\/h4>\r\n<p>A bounty hunter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>(Last change: 8 May 1998.)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>This is Drexxel, bounty hunter at large. Good thing he\u2019s friendly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19954\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 258px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/drexxel.gif\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/drexxel-248x300.gif\" alt=\"Drexxel, a rhinoceros-headed humanoid with a very large gun\" width=\"248\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19954\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Drexxel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":19949,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-19951","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19951","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19951"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19951\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20694,"href":"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19951\/revisions\/20694"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19949"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kith.org\/jed\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19951"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}