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The Witch – An Illustrated Story
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Steve
Executioner
Please indulge me with a personal note - I did THE WITCH to commemorate the 20th anniversary of my PETRA series. That was the first time I had done a series of any kind and it wasn’t even for any website, but the email group that was the predecessor of Crux Forums.
When I did PETRA, only Quoom had done an illustrated complete crux series (and he did that before he was known as Quoom). Since then, there have been many extraordinary crux series, from Jedakk, to our very own @mp5stab , and more recently, Mobius’ @Yupar story.
When I committed to do a new series to commemorate PETRA’S anniversary, I decided to do an original story on a topic we haven’t seen many complete series about – witch trials. The most known series was done, once again, by Quoom, and there is also the excellent work by Medooza.
I hope THE WITCH is remembered fondly as well. I’m grateful to Crux Forums and appreciative of you all in knowing that my comic book-style art is still valued, even with the benefit of the current technological boom.
Don’t worry, there are more renderings to be posted and THE WITCH is not yet finished.
I have now done the same number of renderings in THE WITCH as I did in PETRA, and will surpass it with the next posting, which is a personal milestone.
Lastly, there are many fantastic artists on CF, and I hope you all gain inspirations to let your creativity run wild and do more complete series, be it on witch trials, crux, or any other topic. We’ll be all rewarded as a result.
When I did PETRA, only Quoom had done an illustrated complete crux series (and he did that before he was known as Quoom). Since then, there have been many extraordinary crux series, from Jedakk, to our very own @mp5stab , and more recently, Mobius’ @Yupar story.
When I committed to do a new series to commemorate PETRA’S anniversary, I decided to do an original story on a topic we haven’t seen many complete series about – witch trials. The most known series was done, once again, by Quoom, and there is also the excellent work by Medooza.
I hope THE WITCH is remembered fondly as well. I’m grateful to Crux Forums and appreciative of you all in knowing that my comic book-style art is still valued, even with the benefit of the current technological boom.
Don’t worry, there are more renderings to be posted and THE WITCH is not yet finished.
I have now done the same number of renderings in THE WITCH as I did in PETRA, and will surpass it with the next posting, which is a personal milestone.
Lastly, there are many fantastic artists on CF, and I hope you all gain inspirations to let your creativity run wild and do more complete series, be it on witch trials, crux, or any other topic. We’ll be all rewarded as a result.
Harsh Martinet
Consul
Many thanks Steve!!!!
Good story so far. maybe use blacksmith pliers on her body. that is historically accurate.
mp5stab
Hair and Nails
It's such a great treatment of the inquisition theme. So many different tortures, each rendered in a wonderful style of realistic line art and soft shading. You've really developed a trademark look, too. If you can squint, you can see the photo reference, hahaha. But it's hard for me to chose my favorites, maybe later when I have collected my jaw off of the floor. 
I cannot give this enough praise, seriously.
I cannot give this enough praise, seriously.
tan2000
Executioner
I'm excited with your come back! Petra is one of my fave series, and recently The Witch also became one now. We'll waiting patiently of your upcoming renderings because it worth the wait! Inquisition or Witch Trial is always be great themes for me (and most of us in here), so we keep encourage you to post anything of your art works in here.
PS:
Beside Petra series with Crux Theme, I also very fond of your single illustration on Didi on The Cross story. It's a good suggestion that you can continue that story become a series of illustration like Petra Series as well.
Steve
Executioner
Thank you again, everyone.
Back to Agnes’ ordeal. On her sixth day, Agnes knew the High Examiner had something special planned for her because she greatly vexed him.
Her torturers bound her to the Saint Andrew’s cross, which was lifted and set in place upside down. The High Examiner called it the Inverse Saltire, a perversion of Scotland’s national symbol because witchcraft was a perversion inflicted on this godly land. The High Examiner was personally going to perform this examination.
Back to Agnes’ ordeal. On her sixth day, Agnes knew the High Examiner had something special planned for her because she greatly vexed him.
Her torturers bound her to the Saint Andrew’s cross, which was lifted and set in place upside down. The High Examiner called it the Inverse Saltire, a perversion of Scotland’s national symbol because witchcraft was a perversion inflicted on this godly land. The High Examiner was personally going to perform this examination.
Steve
Executioner
Agnes was left hanging upside down on the saltire for an hour before the real examination began. When the High Examiner inserted the tip of the iron splitting wedge into her privy, Agnes lost all bearings and begged him not to do it.
The High Examiner told her that the Inverse Saltire was his own invention and worked most effectively on mothers like herself. While maidens can only imagine the pain, mothers knew. The examination invoked the trauma of childbirth without the reward of a child.
The High Examiner told her that the Inverse Saltire was his own invention and worked most effectively on mothers like herself. While maidens can only imagine the pain, mothers knew. The examination invoked the trauma of childbirth without the reward of a child.
Steve
Executioner
After the fifth hammer strike and twist of the wedge, Anges could take it no longer and she pleaded with the High Examiner to stop. He told her the only way to stay his next hammer strike was for her to confess. Beyond her breaking point, Agnes finally confessed to being a witch.
The High Examiner raised the hammer again and demanded the names of Anges’ accomplices. Through sobs, she said there was no one else, just her. Agnes braced herself for another unimaginable hammer blow, but it never came.
The High Examiner took pity on her and said this was enough, his job was done.
The High Examiner raised the hammer again and demanded the names of Anges’ accomplices. Through sobs, she said there was no one else, just her. Agnes braced herself for another unimaginable hammer blow, but it never came.
The High Examiner took pity on her and said this was enough, his job was done.
wulf
God-Emperor
Well done Sir, and thanks for sharing.
Steve
Executioner
Receiving a modicum of mercy before she was to see the Lord Provost, Agnes was allowed to finally have a bath, a full meal, salve for her wounds, and a return of some of her clothes.
In the castle of the Lord Provost, she was asked to confirm her confession, which she did. There was no need to retract and proclaim her innocence. There was no point. All the women falsely accused by Gilly were innocent, but that didn’t matter. Agnes wouldn’t dare return to the custody of the vile High Examiner, which would be a fate worse than death.
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The Lord Provost read the judgment aloud before Agnes was led back to Old Tolbooth prison to await her fate.
In the castle of the Lord Provost, she was asked to confirm her confession, which she did. There was no need to retract and proclaim her innocence. There was no point. All the women falsely accused by Gilly were innocent, but that didn’t matter. Agnes wouldn’t dare return to the custody of the vile High Examiner, which would be a fate worse than death.
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The Lord Provost read the judgment aloud before Agnes was led back to Old Tolbooth prison to await her fate.
Yupar
Regina Iudaeorum
Ommmooo @Steve .. i m glad to see you active again and see your series. I m very happy that you enjoy my ordeal by @moebius
Pilate 's Petra stories and your illustrations were my earliest favorite seeing by entering this fantasy. First one i read with his messiah part 3 and then i found Petra's ordeal with your illustrations. Those made my imaginations more clear when i put myself on the cross. . You are one of my origins of this kink
mp5stab
Hair and Nails
Wish I could store something more substantial than just gushing about this stuff. I swear I’ll actually post a real comment for you at some point. In the meantime, just know that I am adored that you aren’t getting flooded with comments from everyone about this torture series!
Steve
Executioner
Flashback time again. Even after poor Gilly confessed to being a witch, David Seton continued his relentless torture, demanding she name all her accomplices. She named anyone she could think of, desperate to please him so he would stop, but he continued. She eventually blurted out Agnes’ name, which she immediately regretted.
Thank you for the suggestion, @Bill8816
Thank you for the suggestion, @Bill8816
wulf
God-Emperor
I do love bitey tools with long handles. The head tourniquet is a nice touch we don't see very often.
Well done and thanks for sharing.
Yupar
Regina Iudaeorum
Ahhhhhrrrr!
