Summary
Drawing from childhood memory, aSkyrimfan shared an acrylic painting they made of a battle between a dragon and a mammoth on the golden plains of Whiterun. The painting was made on a sheet of watercolor paper, and otherSkyrimfans complimented the painter for sharing their memory of the battle and incredible artistry.
As two of the most dangerous foes that the Dragonborn can face inSkyrim, both dragons and mammoths are known for more than just their gargantuan sizes. Despite being a landlocked creature, the mammoth bears surprising agility when it charges forward, and a single swipe from its tusks can easily take down most small animals and Nords. As for dragons, the ability to fly and conjure various elemental breath attacks gives them versatility in a fight. However,both mammoths and dragons can be territorial creaturesand are known to clash in open areas with unsuspecting players looking on and waiting for an opportunity to take both down at the same time.
Althoughmammoth and dragon interactions are rare, oneSkyrimplayer recounted a vivid memory of one such clash. A Reddit user named Shone-gg shared an acrylic painting they made of a scuffle between the two beasts and shared it on the r/skyrim subreddit. The painting was taken from the perspective of a Dragonborn, as they channeled both healing magic and destructive lightning in each hand. The battle took place on the golden fields of Whiterun, with a mountain range and tall pine trees in the background. The mammoth was painted on the left side, as it took the brunt of a fire breath attack from the dragon on the left. With white and black scales, the dragon was crouched and pointed its breath attack underneath the mammoth’s neck.
Skyrim Fan Paints Acrylic Depiction Of A Mammoth Fighting A Dragon
In addition to the fight, elements ofSkyrim’s heads-up display (HUD) were added to the painting, which showed the Dragonborn with low Magicka points, but enough Health and Stamina to keep pace with the dragon and the mammoth. According to Shone-gg, the painting was inspired by childhood summer memories of playingSkyrimon a PS3, and how they used a guide toseek out Daedric Artifacts. The painting was done on 24cm x 18cm watercolor paper, and Shone-gg said that prints are available. OtherSkyrimfans praised Shone-gg for their painting and attention to detail.
Despite being on the market for over 13 years,Skyrimfans continue tocraft incredible art projects like stained-glass porch lightsand paintings. WithThe Elder Scrolls 6still in development, it remains to be seen when Bethesda will reveal more information.
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