VANITY SUBMISSION - LIHZAHRD CEREMONIAL ARMOUR
Artist's Note: So! When I saw news for this vanity competition, I decided to do what most people do and upload my submission. I have enjoyed playing Terraria, and to see Re-Logic do a lil comp to get a chance to have your own vanity set in-game, that made me happy to have something to do! So, without further adieu...
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LIHZAHRD CEREMONIAL ARMOUR ROUGH CONCEPT
So, here's the rough concept I put together for the vanity set. Not to perfection, but wanted to get the core components down. The attire is simple and takes big inspiration from the Lihzahrd Tribe (Obviously). I wanted to have the attire fit the theme for the Lihzahrd temple and Golem. I think it would be neat to have a Lihzahrd themed costume, as well pay homage to them... Cause I like lizard people....
(There is two variation being the male and female. I wanted to have both have similar and unique features about them.)
Male Variant (Right): Starting with the 'Head', being a simple skull mask. However, for those not of the Lihzahrd kin, the skull is attached to a cloth hood and comes with straps for easy adjustments. The 'Torso' section is covered with ceramic plates, with an inbuilt Lihzahrd power cell for decor. The shoulders and gauntlets are also made of the same materials, with the shoulders also coming with the power cells. The texture of these plates are similar to the material and surfaces of the intricate Lihzahrd temple blocks and Golem. Moving down to the 'Legs', the thighs and shins are protected with ceramic plating, while the knee guards have the power cells. A simple loin cloth covers the inner thigh region. The feet are cover with a simple leather boot, with decorative talons at the tip of the feet.
Female Variant (Left): Starting with the 'Head' , being cover with a skull mask. It is similar to the male, except the headgear comes with extravagant plumes of bright coloured feathers, for that stylistic look. The 'Torso' is covered with a simple cloth around the upper chest. While not having the ceramic plating for the chest piece, the decorative headgear makes up for it. The shoulders and gauntlets are similar as well to the male variant. Moving down to the 'Legs', which share the same features to the male variant, however without the knee guards.
(A coloured version of the Lihzahrd Ceremonial Armour design - being worn by humans!)
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THE DEEP LORE!
(I don't think lore is needed for a submission, but it is always nice to have a story for a design!)
The 'Lihzahrd Ceremonial Armour' lacks the capabilities and the functionality to be practical on the field. It's design and intentions are use for ritualistic manners. Those is the upper portion of the Lihzahrd's tribal society, would wear this decorate piece during rituals or a special event within their culture. The armour utilizes superb Lihzahrd craftsmanship to create an intricately designed ceramic plating, inbuilt with power cells. Rarely has this armour been use for combat purposes, however it is durable enough to sustain some blows, before it begins to crack... Unless the wearer cops a blow on the expose parts of their body.
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LIHZARHD CEREMONIAL ARMOUR SPRITE
A simple sprite I have also created, I am not good with this kind of pixel art, but I have done some in the past. However, I don't think it looks too shabby and a complete mess to look at. I tried adding the core features resemble by the line art I have done. Of course, I could only do the male variant, as doing the female variant got me into a pickle. But, the two would be similar, except the female variant would have the cloth chest wrap, instead of the ceramic plates and with the additions of the decorative feathers.
(The sprite of the male variant of the 'Lihzahrd Ceremonial Armour')
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That's all I got! I'm sorry if this post was lil too lengthy! But I hope I got all the details needed for the submission! And I wish everyone else good luck!