The Elder Scrollsseries has had a number of interesting and impressive characters throughout its games, but few are more recognizable than the dragon Alduin. Players meet this imposing figure inThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimand, because of the explosive encounters Alduin is a part of, this dragon has been the center of many fan creations. In the most recent tribute to this memorable character, one fan relied on colored pencils to recreate the main antagonist ofSkyrim.
The Elder Scrollsis a long-running series of RPGs that drops players into open fantasy worlds with free-form gameplay. The latest title in the franchise,Skyrim,was released in 2011and takes place 200 years after the previous title. Alduin is the dragon who serves as the player’s primary foe in the main arc of the game, and the beast stands out from his fellow dragons due to his size and color scheme. The latest fan art based on the character comes from u/lunaticca0, and it shows Alduin in impressive detail.
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The artist chose to focus just on this creature’s neck and head, but matches the in-game character design almost perfectly. The snout, horns, and scales are perfectly shaped, and the creature arches its neck back and has its mouth open as if to breathe fire. Looking at the whole design, thisAlduin is just as intimidating asSkyrimplayers will remember. The artist mainly used different shades of black to create this artwork and made sure to incorporate hard edges to emphasize the in-game model’s look. With red eyes and sharp teeth, u/lunaticca0’s recreation of Alduin is impressive and perfectly sized for anySkyrimfan looking for a dragon-themed tattoo.
U/lunaticca0 mentions that they exclusively used colored pencils to create this fanart despite the overall look being that of a charcoal drawing. Regardless of items used, this Alduin creation is an impressive combination of minor details that form a larger, recognizable design. Alduin, muchlike other dragons inSkyrim, is an incredibly intimidating character - and u/lunaticca0 matched that look perfectly.
Though tattoos aren’t for everySkyrimfan, this design is worthy of consideration for those who like them. U/lunaticca0 did an impressive job focusing on just one part of the legendary dragon and making it as intimidating as the entire original look. Whileother Skyrim players have made bigger Alduin creations, this one is memorable for its sharp and limited design.
Then again, there is no shortage of possible tattoo designs for those looking to pay tribute toSkyrim. From incredible landscapes to memorable NPCs and monsters,Skyrimis completely filled with options. Either way, though, u/lunaticca0 has created an impressive piece of art using their colored pencils.
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis available now on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It will be available November 11 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
