Everything has a beginning...

So here I am at the beginning of another term and in this term I am taking Modeling 3 which happens to be Character Modeling. I have to admit I am very excited about this class. I am doing this as an independent study, but I feel that I am completely capable of doing a solid piece by the time of the final.

Speaking of the final, the project requires me to model a custom Dungeons and Dragons character. Anybody who knows D & D knows that there are plenty of choices to choose from. So for my choice I decided to go with one of the more obscure character races that I believe will fit well in my portfolio, the Warforged. I decided to go with the Paladin as its class because, well, I like Paladins. Seeing how construct races don't really have a true gender, I have decided to go with a male form as I think that seems a bit more natural. Its name at this point is still undecided.

image from Wizards.com

The Warforged Paladin can work well as a striker roll and also provide some support to others in the adventure party. It is immune to poisons and such which makes it valuable for taking the front line against any creatures and monsters that may try to attack the party in that manner.

I find the Warforged class unique in the way that they are formed in the fictional world of D&D. Magic bringing normally inanimate objects to life. Not just a mindless creature either, but a being with a true life all its own. I also love that are almost like a living armor over a skin of sticks and vines which I do plan to play up on. I want to really exaggerate those features on my version and make it stand apart from the crowd.

I believe I can pull this off and make it my own. I have begun my research and will post some of my finds next time around. Until then keep running.