Gilded Wings

A finished piece inspired by my explorations for the Exalted Art Challenge. Depicting the Charm (or magical ability) Garda Flies on Gilded Wings Attack from the Righteous Devil martial art. Kalara inherited this celestial martial art from the one who bore her soul shard before her. Those who practice this martial art must master not only the flame of their guns, but the flame of their souls.

When you draw on this art, you're pulling from that turmoil deep down, from all the sins you've ever committed, and all the sinners you've ever reckoned with. All that roiling guilt and anger and painful understanding refined and channeled into the flame of your soul, of your weapons.

You can read more about this art challenge and topic here:
http://theuncrucified.blogspot.com/2020/10/exalted-art-challenge-3-favorite-charm.html

More of Kalara:
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/OoxK8e