Here's a really cool picture/animation of the Planet Saturn. I love the planets, I'm guessing its quiet up there. No phones ringing and such . . . .

Check out 1.34. Looks like the death star has moved into position.

A Castle is Born

Dude working on his castle in France. The tradition of Castle building goes back, oh , I would say 100 to 200 years when wealthy gentry in England and France decided they needed 'old' ruins of castle or such on their land to create the impression of an 'old' family lineage or add to the appeal of the property (I mean, who wouldn,t want a crumbling wall on their property). It's sorta changed in the late 19th century and on throu to today. Castle were constructed to appear like medieval castles but with all modern conveniences. Now it's straight medieval from construction techniques to cold mutton for dinner.

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Ranger Map 1

Here are some iconic wizards from the cinema. I couldn't tell you which I like the best. The Gandalf from LoTR is pretty darn cool.

Okay, found this video in my constant search for background music in the office. Give the words a listen:

Wizards come in many shapes and sizes. Peter and I are mulling over the dress of the wizard on the new PH cover. I'm leaning toward traditional, flowing robes, cloaks and the like. He's leaning more toward the practical, adventuring wizard . . . .

My Thoughts...the one in the tree.

Peter's thoughts...

 

I'm beginning to lean toward peters.

He also does a great Red Sonja as noted in this early sketch of his.

Here's another Buscema sketch of Conan. This one captures that raw nerve of power that is the barbarian. Frazetta was able to capture a moment, while maintaining that motion, but Buscema capture a mood. Excellent stuff.

Significance of five

In numerology, the number 5 is associated with many things. Amongst those aspects is adventure. ADVENTURE FREEDOM Etc. The 5th printing of the PHB is up, if you are seeking adventure, join in the fun. That, or go naked into the Bob Marsh Wilderness. Davis

One of my all time favorite artists, John Buscema. I ran into his art in Davis' Conan Comic book #76...I believe that was the issues, it has Conan on the cover wearing a hawk helmet gripping the claw of a giant hawk...and fell in love with it. Buscema captures something raw in his art. His art is primeval, a theme I wallow in.

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