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NT Index v03 383 Colored
Original art by Kiyotaka Haimura from the 3rd Shinyaku Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel.
I do not claim this artwork as my own.
Lore:
This is the first appearance of Marian Slingeneyer, the Dvergr, or the dwarf for you laymen. She is a member of GREMLIN, a magic organization that also uses technology from the Science-side for their own use, and have a personal grudge against Touma, who have changed the face of the world during World War III. Here, she is shown with her golden tools, sitting upon Mjolnir, the same Mjolnir of Radiosonde Castle. She first appears after the failed invasion of Hawaii by Trident, and the successful eruption of Kilauea, smiling as she is about to turn Cendrillon, Cendirella-based magician that was fooled by GREMLIN, into a table.
Artwork:
It has been a long time.
Colorjob out of a whim, after the release of NT4 featuring the full body of Marian, I could not help by try my hand at coloring this peace. Originally wanted to do the eruption of Kilauea illustration but decided not to.
Made in two days; a record time. Grungy still look still there, that I have come accustomed to. I assume the invasion ended in the afternoon, as is the reason for its orange tint and pinkish sky.
Update:
I have updated this, and have used this new style. Due to my annoyance with the poor color choice of the background I have made sure it looked better this time.