The Elder Scrolls series has had a number of interesting and impressive characters throughout its games, but few are more recognizable than the dragon Alduin. Players meet this imposing effigy in The Elderberry Scrolls 5: Skyrim and, considering of the explosive encounters Alduin is a part of, this dragon has been the center of many fan creations. In the most recent tribute to this memorable character, one fan relied on colored pencils to recreate the principal adversary of Skyrim.

The Elder Scrolls is a long-running series of RPGs that drops players into open fantasy worlds with free-form gameplay. The latest title in the franchise, Skyrim, was released in 2022 and takes place 200 years later on the previous title. Alduin is the dragon who serves every bit the player'southward primary foe in the master arc of the game, and the beast stands out from his fellow dragons due to his size and color scheme. The latest fan art based on the grapheme comes from u/lunaticca0, and it shows Alduin in impressive particular.

The artist chose to focus just on this fauna's neck and head, but matches the in-game character design almost perfectly. The snout, horns, and scales are perfectly shaped, and the creature arches its neck back and has its oral cavity open as if to breathe burn down. Looking at the whole design, this Alduin is just as intimidating equally Skyrim players will think. The artist mainly used different shades of black to create this artwork and fabricated sure to comprise difficult edges to emphasize the in-game model'due south look. With crimson eyes and sharp teeth, u/lunaticca0's recreation of Alduin is impressive and perfectly sized for any Skyrim fan looking for a dragon-themed tattoo.

U/lunaticca0 mentions that they exclusively used colored pencils to create this fanart despite the overall expect being that of a charcoal drawing. Regardless of items used, this Alduin creation is an impressive combination of minor details that form a larger, recognizable pattern. Alduin, much like other dragons in Skyrim, is an incredibly intimidating character - and u/lunaticca0 matched that look perfectly.

Though tattoos aren't for every Skyrim fan, this pattern is worthy of consideration for those who similar them. U/lunaticca0 did an impressive job focusing on but one part of the legendary dragon and making it every bit intimidating as the entire original look. While other Skyrim players have made bigger Alduin creations, this one is memorable for its sharp and limited pattern.

Then over again, there is no shortage of possible tattoo designs for those looking to pay tribute to Skyrim. From incredible landscapes to memorable NPCs and monsters, Skyrim is completely filled with options. Either manner, though, u/lunaticca0 has created an impressive piece of art using their colored pencils.

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