Monday, April 13, 2015

The WOVEN A to Z Challenge: K is for King Lennart!

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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K is for King Lennart

Regarded by his subjects as a "dispassionate monarch," King Lennart is the ruler of Avërand and Princess Tyra's father. He has straight red hair and blue eyes, and spends most days in the castle--delegating his duties to others. Rasmus's betrayal and the murder of his father and best friend years ago left Lennart depressed and indecisive. There is a rumor that he is cursed.
 
Tomorrow: L is for Lars



I'm David, and "you may reward him."
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27 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughApril 13, 2015 at 6:01 AM

    Excellent drawing, Al! And the perfect pose for the character.

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  2. brittanysbookramblesApril 13, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    I felt bad for King Lennart but I was frustrated with what he allowed to happen in his kingdom with his depression.

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  3. Tiana SmithApril 13, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    Al captured his expression well!

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  4. Chrys FeyApril 13, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    I like the looks of him. His throne is well done too.

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  5. Michael Offutt, Phantom ReaderApril 13, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    That's a good illustration of the king!

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  6. JoApril 13, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    He surely looks depressed. Great illustration of the character Al.

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  7. cleemckenzieApril 13, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    I kept wanting to give him a swift king in the royal breeches.

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  8. Susan KaneApril 13, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    A kind cannot sit on a throne for long, if all he does is delegate.

    Over from the A to Z.

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  9. messymimiApril 13, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    Cursed with the monster of depression is what it sounds like.

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  10. AnonymousApril 13, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    He looks dispassionate in that drawing. Like he was posing for it and resisting asking "Are we done yet?" the whole time.

    ~Patricia Lynne aka Patricia Josephine~
    Member of C. Lee's Muffin Commando Squad
    Story Dam
    Patricia Lynne, Indie Author

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  11. Donna K. WeaverApril 13, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    These are so fun. I felt for that whole family.

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  12. LisaApril 13, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    I think FD captured Lennart's attitude, or should that be "Lassitude" (wink wink) perfectly. Only toward the end, when I realized his motivation, did I feel a bit of sympathy for him...
    Lisa, co-host AtoZ 2015, @ http://www.lisabuiecollard.com

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  13. Sheena-kay GrahamApril 13, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    Talk about an unhappy king.

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  14. BirgitApril 13, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    He is a bit glum and my need some meds to help him out of his funk:) These characters are very rich

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  15. Natalie AguirreApril 13, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    Awesome drawing and great characterization of the King.

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  16. Liz A.April 13, 2015 at 6:58 PM

    Sad backstory, but he can't let that define him!

    Liz A. from Laws of Gravity

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  17. C.D. Gallant-KingApril 13, 2015 at 7:15 PM

    I wouldn't say he looks depressed, but his mind is definitely elsewhere.

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  18. ~Sia McKye~April 13, 2015 at 7:28 PM

    Ah, a K character from your book. :-) Well the good thing about him is he has red hair--I'm kinda partial to that. There are times when I've gone to take care of mine and look in the mirror I feel cursed, lol!

    Sia McKye Over Coffee

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  19. Michael Di GesuApril 13, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    Sir David...and Sir, Dragon...

    A wonderful characterization and illustration!

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  20. T. Powell ColtrinApril 13, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    I would blame the red hair, but that's an entire side of my family tree and that would be wrong. Wait he does look like some of my family members.

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  21. BevimusApril 13, 2015 at 8:17 PM

    I love that picture, sir Dragon! And Mr. David- you've presented another glimpse at an intriguing character!

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  22. Mark KoopmansApril 13, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    I just remember all my Irish friends with red hair sitting like that, too :)

    Another *great* Al masterpiece :)

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  23. Tammy TheriaultApril 13, 2015 at 10:05 PM

    All red heads are cursed!! Don't you know? I know I am!

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  24. Tasha Duncan-DrakeApril 14, 2015 at 5:03 AM

    Sounds like he's a bit of an unhappy camper. So is he cursed or actually depressed and in need of a pick me up?
    Tasha
    Tasha's Thinkings | Wittegen Press | FB3X (AC)

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  25. UnknownApril 14, 2015 at 5:49 AM

    Love your drawing, so much is said in it.

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  26. Hilary Melton-ButcherApril 14, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Hi David - I must say Father Dragon has drawn King Lennart exactly as he's described "a dispassionate monarch" ... good description too .. but I guess doesn't portend well - til he gets his act together ..

    Cheers Hilary

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  27. Melissa SugarApril 14, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    Al did an excellent job capturing King Lennart is his drawing. I enjoyed learning about him. Red hair and blue eyes ... I didn't know. Murder and betrayal are certainly enough to leave even a king depressed. I think it is wonderful and special that you have dedicated the challenge to Tina. I get sad each time I read it. I didn't really know her. I had visited her blog, but most of what I have learned, I learned from all of her wonderful friends. It is clear how much she meant to so many people and how missed she will always be. A secret support group - now that sounds fun. I know you miss her. I enjoyed your words today and Al's drawing.

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