Tale of Kaveh pt.1- Kaveh the blacksmith

The tale of Kaveh is the title of my graduation project done at New3dge concept art. This is a character design project based on an existing piece of literature called shahnameh (the book of kings). Originally written over 11 centuries ago, this Persian epic entails many different storylines and plots. For this project I chose one the most recognizable ones, The tale of Kaveh. My goal was to adapt the mythology and storytelling of my home country in a broad sense, something that is -in my opinion- somehow underrepresented and glanced over.
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Story time: Kaveh and Fereydoon, two of the beloved figures of the Dezh-Hukht city, have lost their loved ones to the tyranny of Zahaak the usurper-who has man-eating snakes growing from his shoulders. Fed up by this tragedy, the heroes of the story start a rebellion to overthrow the mad king and liberate the land and its people.
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Big thanks to Cyprien Rousson for his feedback throughout the project!
https://www.artstation.com/cyprienrousson