This illustration wasn't drawn specifically for my novel; in first year graphics, we had to create a character for a computer game, so I took my novel character and modified it slightly to fit with the game story I'd created (basically, Yarraine became the Dragon Empress instead of the Dragon General). At the time I was prepared to run with it as a suitable illustration for Yarraine as the General, but the more I thought about it, the more I realised her Empress costume I'd given her wasn't appropriate. The long, flowing dress and the mystical sceptre are all very showy and mysterious looking - which Yarraine is, in a way - but no one in their right mind is going to go into battle wearing that little number. And the pose doesn't really suit a powerful warrior-mage (though it does perfectly suit another main character from the trilogy, so I may reuse it when I draw the other character).
In the near future, I'm hoping to draw another version of Yarraine, this time wearing more battle-appropriate armour, and with a more commanding posture. And I'm also going to try to fix her hair (not 100% happy with how it turned out). I've improved my drawing skills since I drew this one, so hopefully my next effort will be cover-worthy hehe
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