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[LinusLinothorax]

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Why you gave the Makurian king a pagan Nobadian crown which dates from the fifth century and not the one i posted (With the bucranium)? Except of that it looks cool, though maybe adding the cloak and the chainmail would have been nice.

[finix]

Why you gave the Makurian king a pagan Nobadian crown which dates from the fifth century and not the one i posted (With the bucranium)? Except of that it looks cool, though maybe adding the cloak and the chainmail would have been nice.

I didn't yes, if I had done something similar would be clearly not visible - it's too big.For example Teutonic leader - Horns are not visible.
I am not a supporter of the absolute pursuit of authentic, not if it does not fit the vision. You'll have to accept this variant

[LinusLinothorax]

I didn't yes, if I had done something similar would be clearly not visible - it's too big.For example tectonics leader - corned not see well.
I am not a supporter of the absolute pursuit of authentic, not if it does not fit the vision. You'll have to accept this variant

Better cut off the picture than a totaly ahistorical crown which dates from an entirely different era, is Pagan Egyptian in its design and isnt even from the same kingdom. Would basicaly be like giving the Holy Roman Emperor the crown of a pagan Saxon king.
Anyway, i also have a smaller variant in reserve, but its up to you if you are willing to rework your portrait again.

[Inyk]

Icons collection grows, congratulations!


Family tree Mstyslav Romanovych (Kiev)

[TheIronTyrant]

Thanks for the great gift Finix! Great work on the faction leaders by the way!

Happy Birthday!

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[Styl2000]

hey could you please make a background for the Empire of Nicaea and Trebizond?

[Ltd.]

Here are some depictions of the Hungarian King Andrew II. (II. András)

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the seal of the King

[finix]

Anyway, i also have a smaller variant in reserve, but its up to you if you are willing to rework your portrait again.

Ok let see it

[LinusLinothorax]

Ok let see it

Source:

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Reconstruction:

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As you can see in comparison to the hand its much smaller, barely beeing two hands wide and even less high.

[finix]

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[Tighes_Hood]

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Beautiful

[Styl2000]

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Fantastic, Thank you finix

[Danishmend]

Some depictions of Seljuk rulers, might be helpful.

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Alp Arslan



Kilij Arslan




Kaykhusraw

[finix]

Some depictions of Seljuk rulers, might be helpful.

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Alp Arslan



Kilij Arslan




Kaykhusraw

But in this moment in 1212 ad of power is Kaykaus I /or Kaykhusraw/ , others is predecessors I think. I'll make portraits only rulers which are in power at 1212 - not before and then this year. The heirs will use random portraits

[Danishmend]

But in this moment in 1212 ad of power is Kaykaus I /or Kaykhusraw/ , others is predecessors I think. I'll make portraits only rulers which are in power at 1212 - not before and then this year. The heirs will use random portraits

I know. But I thought their clothes, beards, hairstyles etc. could be useful/inspiring while drawing portraits since we don't have Kaykaus I's (1211-1220) depiction (apart from some romanticized modern drawings).

[finix]

UPDATE 0902 Portraits: Megas Komnenos /Trebizond/, Prince Mstislav Romanovich/Kiev/, Tsar Boril of Bulgaria, King John /England/, Grand Prince Ruryk Rostyslavych /Chernigov/, Grand Master of Teutonic order, Makurian king, Philippe II Auguste /France/, Emperor Teodore I Komnenos Laskaris/ Nicaea/, Eric X of Sweden

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[jan_boruta]

Posting a couple images of Polish dukes for reference. A few of them are later, imagined depictions, but it's sometimes the best we have. None of them should have a crown, rather various ducal hats made out of cloth, maybe with some slight ornaments.

Duchy of Lesser Poland (playable) - Leszek Biały (the White)
Most of those depictions show him without facial hair. Bright hair, as his nickname says.

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http://www.edupedia.pl/entry_img/leszekbialy-04.jpg
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...Bia%C5%82y.jpg
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...szek_Bialy.jpg

Duchy of Silesia (playable) - Henryk I Brodaty (the Bearded)

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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...27s_family.jpg (Henry sits on the throne)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...ed_wedding.jpg (Henry to the left of the priest)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...yk_Brodaty.jpg

Duchy of Greater Poland (unplayable) - Władysław III Laskonogi (Spindleshanks)

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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped..._Laskonogi.jpg
http://myfamilyclans.com/exhibits/wl...s-wrymouth.jpg (it's a 19th century drawing, but it captures a nice character... clean shaven or with a little moustache)

Duchy of Pomerania (unplayable) - Mściwój I of Gdańsk
Nothing about him, but he probably should be pretty aged - he died somewhere between 1213 - 1220. Those imagined pictures depict other rulers of Gdańsk, but the idea is there.

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https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C5%9..._Pomerania.PNG
http://s2.manifo.com/usr/7/759A8/1b/manager/sambor2.jpg
http://www.gdansk.pl/urzad/download/.../12420_big.jpg

[finix]

UPDATE 1102 Portraits: Megas Komnenos /Trebizond/, Prince Mstislav Romanovich/Kiev/, Tsar Boril of Bulgaria, King John /England/, Grand Prince Ruryk Rostyslavych /Chernigov/, Grand Master of Teutonic order, Makurian king, Philippe II Auguste /France/, Emperor Teodore I Komnenos Laskaris/ Nicaea/, Eric X of Sweden, Kaykaus I / Seljuks/ Ghengis Khan / Golden Horde/ Duchy of Lesser Poland Leszek Biały, Hungarian King Andrew II

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[Ltd.]

WOW. Top notch man !!! I already look with utter respect at the mongol hordes...

[Donnodona]

Yeah, I totally like the impression of the Khan for being a battle-hardened elder. It's way better than the tubby little man in the Chinese portraits.