Massive modifications to the original, hence the mark 2 status. Old version? Scrapped. A lot more detail now (guess i was lazy the last time). If you commented and/or faved the previous version, do me a favor and do the same to this one, it's a huge improvement, after all. At least, i like it better. I hope.

Thanks, Kitty! (for your shameless criticisms of the last attempt and your glorious recommendations, I salute you! :B )

My name is Skia... and this is my Battlehymn.

Reduced to 1/4 of original file size for your viewing pleasure.

I'm not kidding. This really is 1/4 of the original dimensions. What possessed me to create such a huge file? Printer-friendly, of course. For BIG printers.

Before I say anything, just so you know, I am aware how stupid the giant arms look. They are simply beyond my skill level as an artist at the moment. So you don't have to tell me. (or rub it in, for that matter)

You're looking at the first formal poster of the Paradoxology Saga, specifically designed for the Nevarris Battlehymn, still in its pre-production stages by the indie game development company Zeolite Studios. The future of war, apparently, takes to a loligoth and hellenic aesthetic. (Yes, i am placing psychic loligothica and byzantine mecha in the same continuum. Guess why.)

Skia Nevarris is a Cerebral, a genetically-bred psychic superweapon. Don't let her angelic looks fool you: despite her delicate doll-like appearance, Skia is sadistic to the core. Her right wing is for aesthetic purposes only, a genetic side-effect of the genome pathos (but yes, she can fly, using the Cerebral equivalent of telepathy).

Thuros is her unfortunate Wunderkin brother, and his gentle and altruistic nature easily falls prey to his sister's sadistic preferences. His implantation of the enigmatic Varangian technology augments his beserker rage at the hands of a capable puppeter. If Skia demands blood, Thuros will provide. (varangian technology uses light-based weaponry. But not lasers. Something... better.)

Also represented here are T337 and the Hatter ( character details to follow another day. Do note, T337 is loosely based on my earlier designs of the ASHen Heavy infantry and 's most recent rendering. Of course, hellenized by yours truly).

Thanks to for use of her lightbox, Nishe. Use of Nishe delayed the submission date but corrected fatal flaws in the character designs. Also thanks to Kitty for her design of the Abysmal Biodemon (which she prefers to call Chan).

Taraeka Inferno Drone conceptualized on the spur of the moment, as I was unhappy with existing designs. Expect these mantids to be the most common race of enemies the actual game.

Anyway, I'll shut up now. Enjoy... I hope.

P.S.~If you're interested in this game we're developing, note me. We need better artists. Really. My skill level isn't quite up to industry standards. (in other words, I SUCK )