fred, IIRC, she was staging a magical ritual/orgy and was surprised when the critter she’d summoned up went for her in a non-sexy way.
This is an ’80s fantasy novel, after all: if she’d expected a fight, she’d be wearing nipple shields and thighboots…
(I’m not proud that I can bring all this to mind without trying too hard, frankly.)
The artist might have wanted us to see a sexy sorceress zapping a demon.
But I’m seeing a belly-dancing housewife trying to dust the snowflakes off a garden gnome.
I’ve seen Muppet Monsters more alarming than this so-called “demon.” [1]
Between the “scornful pose” and the one-finger attack, she also seems more annoyed than alarmed: just doesn’t give an impression of _urgency_, you know?
[1] @Max Bathroom, does that mean this is just Random Sexy Encounter #74 rather than the actual “Demon of the Dark Ones?”
I’m pretty sure I’ve seen exactly her outfit on MTV regularly nowadays.* Although singing and twerking in those heels is much easier than shooting whatever it is out of your finger gun. Which might explain why she only managed to wing the demon instead of hitting it center mass or in the face.
@Max: if she’s not wearing a nipple shield, then what’s going Ting! then?
Dancing with the Undead Stars hit a sour note when Swordmistress of Chaos and Demon of the Dark Ones added some extra “spark” to their routine and accidentally fried the flesh off everyone in the audience…
April 19th, 2022 at 9:28 am
“A-rousing tale!” – yeah, we see what you did there, Roger. He doesn’t read it for the articles.
April 19th, 2022 at 12:06 pm
That’s not a demon. That’s just a teddy bear* that got at the Honey Smacks after midnight.
* or possibly it’s four-year old owner.
April 19th, 2022 at 1:57 pm
Sorry, Roger, that math book you are using has been banned in the state of Florida.
April 19th, 2022 at 2:59 pm
I see she belongs to the Raven, Swordmistress of Chaos school of inappropriate combat clothing and footwear.
April 19th, 2022 at 6:42 pm
fred, IIRC, she was staging a magical ritual/orgy and was surprised when the critter she’d summoned up went for her in a non-sexy way.
This is an ’80s fantasy novel, after all: if she’d expected a fight, she’d be wearing nipple shields and thighboots…
(I’m not proud that I can bring all this to mind without trying too hard, frankly.)
April 19th, 2022 at 9:38 pm
“A lusty hero . . . in heels! “
April 19th, 2022 at 10:05 pm
The artist might have wanted us to see a sexy sorceress zapping a demon.
But I’m seeing a belly-dancing housewife trying to dust the snowflakes off a garden gnome.
April 19th, 2022 at 10:40 pm
I’ve seen Muppet Monsters more alarming than this so-called “demon.” [1]
Between the “scornful pose” and the one-finger attack, she also seems more annoyed than alarmed: just doesn’t give an impression of _urgency_, you know?
[1] @Max Bathroom, does that mean this is just Random Sexy Encounter #74 rather than the actual “Demon of the Dark Ones?”
April 19th, 2022 at 11:48 pm
Isn’t “demon” and “dark ones” kinda redundant?
I’m pretty sure I’ve seen exactly her outfit on MTV regularly nowadays.* Although singing and twerking in those heels is much easier than shooting whatever it is out of your finger gun. Which might explain why she only managed to wing the demon instead of hitting it center mass or in the face.
@Max: if she’s not wearing a nipple shield, then what’s going Ting! then?
*Doja Cat and/or Cardi B.
April 20th, 2022 at 12:29 am
Dancing with the Undead Stars hit a sour note when Swordmistress of Chaos and Demon of the Dark Ones added some extra “spark” to their routine and accidentally fried the flesh off everyone in the audience…
April 20th, 2022 at 8:57 am
That Coachella festival is getting way too bloated – I blame too much corporate sponsorship.
April 21st, 2022 at 1:38 am
@GSS ex-noob: Yeah, whether you’re using a gun or a zappy finger, that’s just not a good firing posture.
“Isn’t “demon” and “dark ones” kinda redundant?”
perhaps they’re making it clear this isn’t one of those _freelance_ demons.