Benjamin BrinckmannDec 17, 2023

I've been painting again and decided to make a concept piece for my #Snailriders #boardgame of Magpie Dragon. Do I need detailed concepts like this? No, but I want to use this as an opportunity to build up a creature concept portfolio.
Magpie dragons despise anything more shiny than their own feathers. Especially during the mating season. Snailriders have to be careful about what items they use when in their vicinity.

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And here is the timelapse of Magpie Dragon for my #Snailriders boardgame.

A bit more background lore: Magpie dragons are too large to take off from the ground. The claws on their wings and feet are solely used for climbing up large trees and rock faces, much like bats. They build their nests high up from where they can take flight, but where they also hoard their treasures.

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Dec 23, 2023 at 10:00amWeb
Show threadFlorinDec 23, 2023
@BenjaminBrinckmann impressive journey! And great outcome. I liked the second foot.
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@florin Thanks! Here is a version with the second foot and wing. I was really pressed for time and felt I couldn't perfect it which is why I decided against having it in the final image for this post, but I agree that it makes the figure more dynamic and a bit more lifelike.