I dedicate this A to Z Challenge to Tina Downey, one of the A to Z
Challenge founders and one of the brightest bloggers who sadly left us
last year. Harder still, she was in a secret support group that I'm part
of. The best way I can honor Tina, who was excited about and never had
the opportunity to read my debut, I've teamed up with Father Dragon to present short bios and character portraits from Woven. I'll write the bios and all art is created by Al Diaz. I hope you enjoy this visual tribute to our friend, Tina.
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I'm David, and "you carry a light load for business."
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A gatekeeper and one of the night watchman for the city of Hillshaven, Dyre is a simple man with simple tastes. He is rarely suspicious and enjoys relaxing in the shade. He likes to eat cherry tarts made by a scullery maid who has a liking for him. He's reluctant to let Princess Tyra beyond the walls at night, but he knows better than to argue with her (click on the image to enlarge).
On Monday: E - Eye of NeedleI'm David, and "you carry a light load for business."
And... we can't say anything beyond that about him.
ReplyDeleteAgain, another great drawing by Al.
And in contrast, I'm always suspicious. :) A total waste of time.
ReplyDeleteTeresa
His figure certainly shows his liking for cherry tarts :)
ReplyDeleteSophie
Sophie's Thoughts & Fumbles
FB3X
Wittegen Press
Mmmmm cherry tarts ... :)
ReplyDeleteDyre sounds like a reliable sort of chap - love the detail of the cherry tarts :)
ReplyDeleteTasha
Tasha's Thinkings | Wittegen Press | FB3X (AC)
Should he be a watchman if he is not suspicious? And should a guard be eating too many cherry tarts, even when they are made by someone he likes? Just asking :)
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Nilanjana
from Madly-in-Verse
Dyre sounds like a nice guy. I like relaxing in the shade too. :)
ReplyDeleteThe princess may get the scullery maid to slip something toxic in the cherry tart one day so she come and go without being frowned upon. There goes my twisted mind again!
ReplyDeleteLoved Woven, and I like your character names. :)
ReplyDeleteDyre will find dire consequences for his pie eating and laziness. Love the picture.
ReplyDeleteMmm, cherry tarts. He has good tastes.
ReplyDelete~Patricia Lynne aka Patricia Josephine~
Member of C. Lee's Muffin Commando Squad
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Patricia Lynne, Indie Author
Ah, Dyre.
ReplyDeleteI'd love a cherry tart. Yum. Untethered Realms / MPax
ReplyDeleteHe does look like a laid back guy who would enjoy food and a good drink. Lots of it! ;)
ReplyDeleteSo cool, and that sketch is great!
ReplyDeleteI need a scullery made that makes me cherry tarts. Or anyone, really.
ReplyDeleteNicely done. :) And I love the sketch.
ReplyDeleteLove the picture. So cool to see bits of your world.
ReplyDeleteFantastic drawing, and the description gives us just enough to spark our imagination!
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I just read about Dyer! I'm worried for him now... Love "seeing" him in Father Dragon's drawing... Lisa, co-host AtoZ 2015, @ http://www.lisabuiecollard.com
ReplyDeleteIf I was a gatekeeper, I think I'd need some coffee instead of a cherry tart, but as long as he's happy. ;)
ReplyDeleteProbably a hard worker, someone you can rely upon when hard work needs to be done.
ReplyDeleteWhen I grow up, I'd die to be Dyer... but would ask that cheeky scullery maiden to hook a brother up with an apple pie :)
ReplyDeleteAs always, a special bow to AL, for a job well drawn !!
he sounds like a great guy to have a beer with or a cherry tart
ReplyDeleteDyer sounds like a reliable person. I love cherry tarts too. Another great sketch. Look forward to Eye of Needle on monday.
ReplyDeleteSuzy at Someday Somewhere
He sounds so nice and easygoing. That sketch is wonderful, too! Love how his love for cherry tarts made it into the pic... :)
ReplyDeleteIt's the simple characters that get it in the end. But I so hope not.
ReplyDeleteLiz A. from Laws of Gravity
Hi David and Al - another lovely drawing ... I like the idea of Dyre the simple man with a love of cherry pie ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteGreat sketch! I love creating characters. It's one of my favorite things about writing. Happy Easter!
ReplyDelete"you carry a light load for business" that quote itself makes me want to read more!
ReplyDeleteI love the sketch... he seems to be a simple and fun guy :)
ReplyDeletePleased to meet Dyre. :D
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!
Love your theme - great sketches - thanks for stopping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteHe sounds lovely - really hope nothing bad happens to him! I love how you're bringing all your characters to life in these blog posts and drawings - definitely going to keep this in mind for next year's challenge!
ReplyDeleteBeing gatekeeper can't be easy. Cool sketch.
ReplyDeleteI love all of the little stories within Woven.
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