The following picture is a submission by Arioch. Yesterday’s comments gave her an idea on a desktop to make. With her permission I am going to share it with everyone.
Why hello there
Now here is the twist. In the comments below write out some conversation that you think would happen between the two of them.
For the new people (*waves*) Tatia is a druid and Arioch is a mage. What you see above is a sort of forbidden love, as it were.
I am curious to see what everyone comes up with. The best selection will get a post written all about them and their characters. 
Try to get me the replies today, but I will accept entries through this weekend. I am shooting for a post on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Good luck!
Mar 12, 2010 @ 08:34:55
I might use that female night elf pose again. Angled correctly, she has this great “come hither look.”
And the new armory ROCKS for doing stuff like this. I didn’t have to track down Tatia in the game to get coloring or features, it’s all out there now.
Mar 12, 2010 @ 08:36:46
It is an awesome picture. Thanks again for making it
I can’t wait to see some of the submissions.
Mar 12, 2010 @ 09:06:10
Great picture Ari. There are so many ways this could be interpreted.
Mar 12, 2010 @ 09:07:37
Thank you, the poses just sort of fell into place and I liked the ambiguity of their intent.
Nice story below! Going to be tough to top.
Mar 12, 2010 @ 09:11:24
Like I said, I use to actually RP. Would you believe that the reason I made my DK night elf (who was made after my priest) is actually related to my priest…they are both that old.
There is also a reason why my original toon, Paleteal – Human Warrior, is now Paleteal – Tauren Warrior.
Mar 12, 2010 @ 09:17:50
Amazing picture! Very nice.
Mar 12, 2010 @ 09:14:56
You want to know the funny thing about this? The story (and the personalities portrayed) feel to me as if they reflect the picture itself. I am not sure what the true personalities of your toons are, but to me, if they were ever in an encounter like the one depicted above, this is how they would react.
Mar 12, 2010 @ 09:11:51
Oh yeah, this shot was designed as a desktop, if you’re interested in a copy sized for your resolution, drop me a line at suprbrat at gmail dot com.
Mar 12, 2010 @ 08:58:16
Tatia sat alone in the glades of Ashenvale, grateful for the solitude. Normally relishing in the heat of battle with her allies, she was thankful to be surrounded by the green countryside of her homeland. Her recent encounters with the lieutenants of the Lich King had made her weary, longing to reconnect with the lands that she called home.
As her delicate fingers brushed across the lush greenish blue grass, the druid in her sensed something unnatural. It was as if the very power of the arcane had swept over the area. As she turned on her seat, she was blinded by the intensity of the sun that was showing off the source of the arcane power.
As her eyes adjusted, she made the faint shape out of a humanoid…then the white skin…then the eyes..glowing green eyes. Her mind raced. “Oh no.”, she thought. “This blood elf is here to slay me. Countless times I have avoided death by the the hand of the Lich King’s minions..only to be killed by a hero of the same cause…yet different beliefs.” She readied herself as best she could..ready to transform in the event that the Blood Elf attacked.
As the Blood Elf approached, Tatia noticed something very odd. The being was carrying a Talandra’s Rose, one of the most beautiful flowers of Northrend. Tatia new that the Talandra’s Rose could only survive in the soil of Northrend (she is a druid of course), which she thought even more odd that one would be alive here in Ashenvale.
As the being grew closer, she realized that the arcane resonance wasn’t just because the blood elf was a blood elf, but that it was as if he was arcane magic itself. At this moment, she truly realized her peril, as she new this Blood Elf could be only one thing…a mage.
The mage was no more than 10 feet away when he spoke…
“Hello, Tatia. My name is Arioch. I have traveled from the shores of Howling Fjord to here into enemy territory just to find you.”
Tatia shuddered internally as she said, “Do as you must mage….I fear no death you could give me.”
Arioch replied, “Oh no, my dear druid. I mean you no harm. I searched for you because I admire you. I have seen you many times as you and your allies stormed the gates of Icecrown Citadel. I have heard of your exploits, even in the Sunreaver’s Sanctuary. I have seen the marvelous things you do. You are truly amazing.”
Tatia was taken aback. She knew, better than anyone, the reasons why the High Elfs split into the races they are today. How could one of the arcane feel so for one of the earth?
However, Tatia had heard of Arioch’s weird mannerisms. She knew from stories that one such as him could have feelings for someone like her. Still guarded, she decided to choose her words carefully.
“I, too, have heard of you, Master Arioch. They say that nothing you pursue ever escapes your grasp. You lead you allies with a fierceness of determination that even the Alliance can admire. Of all these things, I must ask, how did you get a Talandra’s Rose to survive a trip from Northrend to here?”
Arioch replied, rather more smug than intended, “You know not of the ways of the arcane, my dear Tatia. I placed Northrend soil and the rose inside a ward of arcane, freezing it in time. As I teleported from Northrend to Kalimdor, it was protected. The moment I was near you, I removed the words and sprinkled the flower with some water from a nearby stream. The waters here are exceptionally potent at bringing life to things of the earth. I did this all for you.”
For the first time since she could remember, Tatia could find no words. She could only see this beautiful flower..this beautiful man..the beautiful earth. Maybe it was the battles within Icecrown, seeing the dead on both sides, the horrors the Lich King had performed on Saurafang the Younger, or just the electricity of Arioch’s beauty itself, but she couldn’t help but be drawn to Arioch…as if the arcane itself had grasped her every limb and she collasped to the ground.
Arioch saw this and moved forward at once. Tatia, frightened that her fears had come true, raised and hand to begin casting a spell…but stopped. With one hand, Arioch was handing her the rose, and with the other, grasped her about the waist and lifted her to her feet.
She felt it. She new he did too. Their eyes were set at one another. They grew closer..at first into an embrace..then a kiss. A surge of arcane flowed through Tatia’s body. It felt unnatural and blissful at the same time. Every nerve in her body tingled with excitement and pleasure. She could think of nothing else. It was only her, Arioch, the arcane, and the earth…all as one.
—End
Mar 12, 2010 @ 09:02:06
dammit..typo. Words=Wards..fml.
Mar 12, 2010 @ 09:03:59
Screw it, it is mostly coherent. As soon as I saw this picture, this entire story formed in my mind. My hands are somewhat faster than my brain at times.
Mar 12, 2010 @ 09:17:09
OMG Tir, my jaw is still on the floor after reading that.
Wow, just wow
Thank you so much!!!
Mar 12, 2010 @ 09:18:05
Doesn’t fit me very well, does it?
Mar 12, 2010 @ 09:20:41
No it actually does. There are more facets to you than most people see.
I just wish I could write like that
Mar 12, 2010 @ 09:24:50
I’m an onion.
Mar 12, 2010 @ 10:18:55
Let’s just hope you don’t smell like one
Mar 12, 2010 @ 09:19:05
/agtee. Very well written.
Mar 12, 2010 @ 10:30:31
Ty sets the bar too high!
Mar 12, 2010 @ 10:45:50
nahhh
post
Mar 12, 2010 @ 10:48:05
This story is amazing! Way to go, man!
Mar 12, 2010 @ 10:14:54
Well, I could never beat that story, but here a shot:
“Hey baby, wanna do it”
Geez, I just couldn’t resist.
Mar 12, 2010 @ 10:16:44
Giggity.
Mar 12, 2010 @ 10:19:38
I <3 you Nite!
Mar 12, 2010 @ 10:34:07
XD I was waiting for someone to write that!
:HEY BABY!!!
Mar 12, 2010 @ 10:43:34
Gah! Tir, that was amazing! Well…as I don’t think I can really top that, I’ll just slaughter some lines from Shakespeare.
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— Arioch approaches a forest, seeing his forbidden love Tatia —
“But soft, what light through yonder forest breaks?
It is the east, and Tatia is a tree.
Arise, fair druid, and killeth that bear,
Who is already sick and will give plenty of leather.”
“Aye me…”
“She speaks.”
“Oh Arioch, Arioch, wherefore art thou Arioch?
Deny thy Horde and refuse thy race.
Or if thou shalt not, be but sworn my love,
And I shall no longer be a Night Elf.”
“Shall I hear more, or shall I speak before she turns Tauren?”
“‘Tis but thy race that is my enemy.
Thou art thyself, though maybe a bit vain.
What’s vanity? It is nor hand, nor foot,
Nor arm, nor face, nor any other part
Belonging to a man. O, be some other race!
What’s in a faction? That which is controlled by Garrosh
By any other leader would likely be far happier.”
— Arioch approaches her with a flower in hand –
“I take thee at thy word.
Pay for my race change, and I’ll be new baptiz’d;
Henceforth I now will be a gnome.”
“My ears have yet not drunk a hundred words
Of Thalassian, yet I know the sound.
Art thou not Arioch, and a Blood Elf Mage?”
“Neither, fair druid, if either thee dislike.”
— The two stare into each other’s eyes, sharing a kiss and staring into each other’s eyes for hours. As the sun arises, they know they must part for now. –
“Ande’thoras-ethil, my angel.”
“Shorel’aran, love.”
Mar 12, 2010 @ 10:47:24
DUDE! That was hilarious!
Fantastic!!
Thanks for the submission
Mar 12, 2010 @ 10:55:18
A gnome!
The most unkindest cut of all!
Mar 12, 2010 @ 10:57:56
Lol. I love it.
Mar 12, 2010 @ 11:04:11
And the names work, just like Romeo and Juliet, each can be said as 2 or 3 syllables to fit the pentameter. A couple lines went over, but very well done.
Mar 12, 2010 @ 11:18:58
2 thumbs up!
Mar 12, 2010 @ 11:20:01
the first cold meeting
even the elves seems to want
a little hint of love
Mar 12, 2010 @ 11:22:22
Very nice!!!
Mar 12, 2010 @ 11:25:14
Btw how does Ari makes things like that? Is there a model viewer program etc?
Mar 12, 2010 @ 11:30:00
I hax.
Or use the WoW model and map viewers, available here: http://www.wowmodelviewer.org/
The map viewer is trickier to get to, try this forum post: http://www.wowmodelviewer.org/forum/index.php?topic=5393.0
If it prompts you for a password, it is “apple”.
Mar 12, 2010 @ 11:38:28
figured there one be out…when i get home…made will mess with it for a bit…… <.,>
Mar 12, 2010 @ 14:01:07
Lovely screen shot!
Mar 12, 2010 @ 14:05:00
It actually is a desktop picture Arioch made for me using the model viewer.
It is not in fact a screenshot
Mar 13, 2010 @ 00:15:15
Hmm… how about…
Arioch: “I brought you this rose because I am sooooo sorry about last night. I thought you knew what I meant when I said I was going to give you a pearl necklace…. and then I couldn’t help but laugh histerically and ask “Got Milk?” when you freaked out and it hit you on the upper lip.”
Tatia: “You need to work on your pick up lines.”