The Beast - Berserker

8-Bit

It's been tough pinning an idea down but I think I've got something I like. I'm taking a page from Norse mythology for this contest and decided to play with the concept of what a berserker is, and maybe put a more literal spin on it than history does. Hope you all enjoy 

Backstory:

In an attempt to take her husband's place in battle, Toril made off with herbs from the druids that were said to give anyone who consumed them immense strength. Taking the herbs one night before the fighting, she woke her husband who found Toril transformed into a beastly form raging about their home. Catching site of him, she lunged and tore her husband apart. Returning to her natural self, she eventually came to her senses only to realized what she had done. Fangs began to grow as she became mad with grief, and transformed once more.  

Here are some of my reference images. I decided to sculpt blind on this one after finding a ton of inspirational imagery online.

Here is what I've managed to complete so far over the weekend. It's still very rough and I'm not quite happy with the proportions but I wanted to start roughing in some of her outfit at least so I could focus on the theme.

8-Bit

Here's a little more progress. It's coming along slowly but I'm hoping to find enough time to finish the sculpt before the end of the week. Lots to do! 

Berserker44

Nice! Keep it up!

8-Bit

Thank you! Also I love your screenname haha

8-Bit

Playing a bit of catchup here but here's where I was able to get the sculpt to. Going to be retopping and texturing this week, hopefully in time for the 11th

8-Bit

8-Bit

Here's the initial texture bake.  I'm a bit disappointed in myself for not having this completed before the initial deadline but I can't wait to try out a new method of texturing.

8-Bit

First time using substance and I'm excited to dig further into what it can do. 

Backstory:

In an attempt to take her husband's place in battle, Toril made off with herbs from the druids that were said to give anyone who consumed them immense strength. Taking the herbs one night before the fighting, she woke her husband who found Toril transformed into a beastly form raging about their home. Catching site of him, she lunged and tore her husband apart. Returning to her natural self, she eventually came to her senses only to realized what she had done. Fangs began to grow as she became mad with grief, and transformed once more.  

Pixelgorilla

Whoa! Awesome!

8-Bit

Thanks Pixel!
I had a lot of fun with this, but unfortunately didn't have enough time even with the extra week to really get it solid. I'm going definitely going to push it further and get it cleaned up some more for my portfolio at least. 

Bolovorix

looks sweet man!