Most of the efreet who answered the Conclave Arcana’s call are mercenaries from Incaendium. The conclave offered them coin, but it also offered something better: a chance to test their mettle in battle. For the faithful of Mitreyya, Goddess of Might, that’s worth more than any amount of rhodium.
Let the dwarves cling to their mountains and their myths. Let Oridum chase his secrets in the stone. The efreet aren’t here to serve a cause. They’re here to burn, brawl, and bask in the glory of combat.
They don’t have to believe in the fight. They just have to win it.
Comic Title : Flame for Hire: Ember's Oath
Panel 1: Ashes of a Forgotten War
Caption:
"In a land once consumed by war, only embers remain... and one walks among them." Post-apocalyptic landscape with smoldering ruins, fire still glowing in the distance, a lone fire warrior standing in the smoke with katana, fantasy comic style.
Panel 2: The Fire Never Dies
Caption:
"He is not man. He is not ghost. He is vengeance born of flame." Close-up of Flame for Hire’s face with a glowing mask, fire flowing from his body, eyes burning through the mask, dramatic lighting, dark red background.
Panel 3: Mercenary of the Ember Code
Caption:
"For the right cause... or the right coin, he strikes." Flame warrior meeting a shadowy figure offering gold, in a fire-lit tavern, contract scroll in hand, glowing embers and dark shadows, samurai-inspired comic art.
Panel 4: The Mission Begins
Caption:
"A fortress drowned in corruption. A target wrapped in cruelty." Massive stone fortress glowing in the night, guarded by armored men, fire mercenary standing on cliff looking down, dramatic camera angle, comic style.
Panel 5: Silent Blaze
Caption:
"He doesn't speak. The flames speak for him." Flame for Hire walking through shadows, stealthy posture, his footsteps leaving behind tiny fires, intense comic tone, magical atmosphere.
Panel 6: First Cut Burns Deep
Caption:
"His sword burns through steel and sin." Sword slash mid-motion, enemy armor melting as fire blade slices through, sparks and embers flying, dynamic comic panel, glowing slash motion blur.
Panel 7: Trial by Fire
Caption:
"They send soldiers. They send spells. They send screams." Flame for Hire surrounded by enemies, using fire wave attack, dramatic orange glow, smoke rising, intense magic battle, comic combat art.
Panel 8: The Curse Within
Caption:
"The more he burns, the less he remembers who he once was." Flame character kneeling in shadows, fire flickering weakly around him, mask cracked, memories flashing in smoke, dramatic emotional moment, dark colors.
Panel 9: The Final Gate
Caption:
"Behind these doors lies the tyrant who fuels the flames." Massive gate glowing with dark runes, fire mercenary standing before it with sword drawn, smoke swirling, intense cinematic frame, comic fantasy style.
Panel 10: One Strike, One Judgement
Caption:
"With a blade of flame, he ends what should never have begun." Flame for Hire mid-air slashing down at a sorcerer king, magic fire explosion, silhouettes clashing, epic fire and light, final boss-style panel.
Panel 11: The Price of Fire
Caption:
"The job is done. But the fire still hungers." Flame warrior standing in ashes, sunset behind him, alone in silence, smoke rising, peaceful yet heavy mood, post-battle comic frame.
Panel 12: Flame for Hire
Caption:
"He walks away again. Not for glory. Not for peace. But because fire moves forward." Back view of Flame for Hire walking into the distance, cloak flapping, embers trailing behind, scorched landscape, orange glow, final panel of comic.
The Splinterlands Art Contest is a wonderful opportunity to display artistic talent and engage with an inspiring community. With this comic, I hope to honor the rich storytelling of Splinterlands and express my love for illustration. I invite you to explore my interpretation of the Merdhampir and their adventure.
I'm thrilled to begin this creative journey alongside the Hive community. For me, art is more than just making it's about building connections. I'm excited to meet fellow creators, fans, and anyone who believes in the power of imagination and expression.
Thank you for welcoming me into this vibrant community. Let's inspire and uplift each other through the universal language of art.
Warm regards
Rifat