A Test of New Strength (Patreon)

Bluesky/PixivSeems like Lysithea's got some new spells up her sleeve, the mock battle being a perfect time to try them out.===============================================================The Creator's Mindset:- Some time ago, I found that I could set the MixRGB node to color burn and put together two textures to make a nice mix, then adjust colors where needed. Absolutely vital for retaining the irises in the eyes while adding the icy appearance.- A lot of extra effects were put in to really sell the "chill factor" for Annette compared to leaving her without them.===============================================================Trivia and Extra Tidbits:1. Gallery:- Ice sculptures are now officially a part of my gallery! I was struggling to find the motivation to create another flattening idea even though I had a few floating around, but then I recalled saying I wanted to make other content pieces a few months ago and it led up to this.2. In Universe:- Annette and Lysithea have a support conversation where Annette asks for help with learning magic from Lysithea, who she thinks is much better at it, despite the fact that Annette is an honours student at the Royal School of Sorcery.- Lysithea's speech is partially modified and based off of what she says if you select her to dance in the White Heron Cup and she wins.- Both Annette and Lysithea's poses are nods to their actual in game stances when using magic and experience gain postures.- The scenery is loosely based off of the mock battle between the three houses that takes place in the game's first chapter.===============================================================Credits:- Characters: Annette Fantine Dominic and Lysithea von Ordelia (Fire Emblem: Three Houses).