Like His Expressions Here, Thank You ALDEGGER!

Like his expressions here, thank you ALDEGGER!

Makes my day a little bit brighter, although a strong woman doesn't need a strong(er) man - we need an equal partner and a lot of self love ♡

Have a nice International women's day! ♡

Stunning artwork!

Scoia'tael🐿🏹🏹

Scoia'tael

Chest 1: The Scoia'tael’s identifying symbol is a squirrel tail pinned to the belt or cap. Perhaps it has something to do with their nimbleness and agility in the forest. If not, then their decision to use this particular rodent is indeed puzzling. Not least because in the regions with the greatest Scoia'tael presence, squirrels are on the brink of extinction. Oh, the irony…

Chest 2: The Scoia'tael do not employ the rigid hierarchy of traditional armies. The partisans are divided into groups called commandos, each usually about a dozen strong. The unit’s commander is typically a warrior who has displayed exceptional bravery… As well as extreme cruelty toward humans.

Chest 3: It is worth emphasizing that not every non-human supports the Scoia'tael. Many perceive the partisans as shortsighted, naive rebels who likely do more harm than good. The sharpest criticisms of the Squirrels, interestingly enough, came from none other than Brouver Hoog… Characteristically ignorant to the nuances of non-human affairs, most humans nevertheless lump them all into the same group.

Scroll 1: Not many on the Continent understand Elder Speech – the language of the elves and dwarves. That said, all are familiar with the word “Scoia'tael,” or Squirrels – warriors who fight for the rights of non-humans… And don’t shy away from cruelty…

Scroll 2: Thrown into crowded ghettos, harrassed at every street corner, elves and dwarves awaited the perfect moment to strike back at the callous kingdoms of the North. That moment came during the war against Nilfgaard. As the Imperials crossed the border, the non-humans began their fight from within.

Scroll 3: As devoted allies of Nilfgaard, no mission for the Scoia'tael was too risky – no sacrifice too great. Yet when it turned out the Empire had overestimated their own might and were forced to seek peace with the Northern Kingdoms, the newborn alliance quickly began to unravel…

Scroll 4: Betrayed by Nilfgaard, despised by the Northern Realms, the Scoia'tael were in no position to achieve victory. Yet, by no measure did this mean they would surrender. Overcome with hatred, they continue to fight – not for victory, but vengeance.

Truly beautiful art!

Iorveth.