L2Story - More Official Illustrations

[MalineII]

As everyone no doubt knows by now, I can't read a word of Korean, but I'm easily attracted by shiny things (http://www.lineage2.co.kr).

That is how I happened upon a particular gem (http://bbs.lineage2.co.kr/board/l2story/list/list.asp?bbs=l2story). Now I clicked on all the links to look at all the pictures, which are apparently illustrations to something called L2Story. If the pictures are any indication, it's a part of the lore, based loosely on character stories. I figured you all would be too lazy to look through all the links to find the pretties - aren't you always? - so here, some direct links.

Disclaimer: I didn't draw this. Furthermore, I am not witty and am not trying to be - but having names on the links will help finding them again easier if you look again, or talking about them for that matter. Some chapters contain no pictures, others had broken links. :(

ToI Concept (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3img0aBig.jpg)

Human Knight/Sword of Damascus Concept (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3img1aBig.jpg)

The Roundbelly Ninja's big brother, much more stylish (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3img1bBig.jpg)

How long have I been saying human mystics look good? (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3img2aBig.jpg) He looks good, doesn't he?

How can you say THs are nerfed (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3img3aBig.jpg) when they can still wear stainless steel panties and battle heels?

Don't you wish you had gotten a DMG instead of your blue-plastic-look AoBA looking at this destroyer concept? (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3img4aBig.jpg)

Male Dark Elves wearing the Sage's Rag and Divine took our love for it away, but hey, this mesh can look cool (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3img5aBig.jpg).

Miykael? (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3img5bBig.jpg)

LFG (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3img6aBig.jpg)? This looks like a fun party. :D

I'm not sure where these mobs spawn (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3img7aBig.jpg), but they still look cool.

Chaos week (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3img7bBig.jpg), Miykael in trouble.

More angel concepts (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3img8aBig.jpg).

Baium, (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3img8bBig.jpg) looking as if he dropped more than he actually does. >.<

Dawn priestess? (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3img10aBig.jpg) I guess not! He looks surprisingly handsome.

The route (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3img11aBig.jpg) from Giran castle to the Tower of Insolence on a beautiful fantasy-style map.

Dusk and Dawn emblems (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3img12aBig.jpg), with shading.

Kids playing rough in the street (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgB01Big.jpg), this is an open PvP game after all!

I'm not quite sure what to make of this (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgB03Big.jpg), but it appears to be a serious conversation.

Questing for mandragora sap, looking epic! (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgB04Big.jpg)

An unhappy parting (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgB05big.jpg).

Hey, isn't that an Apprentice Shirt (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgB06big.jpg)?

The big image for this is broken for me (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgB09.jpg), but it's still a pretty cool rendition of a lowbie mob. :D

That's right, if we get the Dawn Priest, we get the dusk priestess (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgB10Big.jpg) too.

D Grade party (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgB12big.jpg)

Lowbie sorc (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgB13big.jpg). Very lowbie.

Apparently, some sort of villain (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgB14big.jpg).

Ivory Tower Concept (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgB15Big.jpg)

A shot of our D Grade Group (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgB16Big.jpg), including presumed villain!

Some sort of Pledge Meeting (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgB17Big.jpg)!

A more sinister and **** (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgB18Big.jpg) D Grade group.

A visit at the cemetary (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgB19Big.jpg).

Sure, these guys look trustworthy (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgC01Big.jpg).

A big one! Ubersize lowbie gear (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgC02Big.jpg).

A reunion of some sort? (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgC03Big.jpg) I love the detail on the quilt.

A human warrior, a light elf scout and a dragon (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgC04Big.jpg).

Selling out on sealstones (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgC09Big.jpg) since week 2!

Paladin vs Tyrant (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgC10Big.jpg), I think.

Looks like everyone is teasing the mystic (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgC12Big.jpg) to me. Is that a wedding outfit he's wearing, in the C3 story? :o

A closeup (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgC15Big.jpg) of the paladin. I think.

I'm not sure what these armours are (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgC17Big.jpg). I'm guessing some B grade? The mystic at the right appears to be wearing avadon robes...

Paladin, dragon and a fighter lady (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3imgC18Big.jpg).

A male human mystic in avadon robes, and a dark elf in tallum light (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch4/ch4p01.jpg).

B grade thugs? (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch4/ch4p02.jpg)

Orc and elf (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch4/ch4p04.jpg) in front of a waiting army. Seems like a good recipe for a catstrophe.

A secret meeting (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch4/ch4p06.jpg) between a dark elf, a human and an orc.

[Box_of_Fox]

Whoooooooooaaaaaa :eek:

[MalineII]

They're pretty cool, huh? I'm particularly partial to the priest illustrations. :D

I wish we got this on the NA homepage - <nudgenudge towards Web Site and Forum Issuse>.

[Caleria]

Cool thanks for looking those up and commenting. :)

We have a translated L2 history based on little story fragments as well over here (http://www.lineage2.com/background/chronicle3/chapter1_eye.html).

Cal

[MalineII]

Yep, I'm aware of that - I'm an RPer after all.

We still don't have the shiny sparklies. <sniff>

[JasonM]

Mmm.. Dusk Priestess.
That's some really amazing stuff. Illustrations for the story on the NA side would be a welcome addition, indeed. :D

Poor Miykael though, mauled during a public appearance... (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/1jmcdonald/c4/poor_miykael.jpg)

[Box_of_Fox]

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Mmm.. Dusk Priestess.
That's some really amazing stuff. Illustrations for the story on the NA side would be a welcome addition, indeed. :D

Poor Miykael though, mauled during a public appearance... (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/1jmcdonald/c4/poor_miykael.jpg)

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Loool...

[Kizaroko]

My Korean translation isn't all that great anymore.

But what it looks like is that its concept art for a L2 Movie of some sort. What they look like to me are Storyboarding type pictures. Wish they actually did somekind of L2 Movies like the um.... Cross Rancor I believe.

Anyways, that what I think it be.

[Champa]

sooo many links, but i had to click them all :p

the mobs you didn't recognise (sorry i don't feel like finding the link in that big list ;)) looks like ratmen of some sort.

love the pictures :D

[ANobody]

I'd pay good money for a book full of L2 concepts. And it'd make a good present for a friend =)

[Richman]

I bought a Japanese L2 book called "Visual Handbook" that was pretty useful for some of my comics that I have done. I saw a new one called "The Ark" in the newest Previews book. It's Japanese and will be going for $50ish. I'll let you know how it is when I get it.

[MalineII]

Oooh, visual handbook? Concept sketches and stuff?

And no, they are not concepts for a movie - they are illustrations to a story (the whole thing is indeed called L2Story). I just don't know what the story is about.

Also: I laughed at the added text. Reminds me of that Darth Vader picture. xD;

[JasonM]

I would love a visual handbook. I was just thinking the other day about how we absolutely need concept work for monsters or some kind of beastiary.

[SPS]

Man our website sucks compared to theirs!

[Warriorr]

Thanks for those links <3

Yeah Lineage II concept art book would be awesome thingie to get.

[Caleria]

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Man our website sucks compared to theirs!

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Ever noticed our subscription numbers suck compred to their's? :p Money is what makes the world go round...

Cal

[Ashka]

oh, amazing =O lovely pics..

Yeah, its so hard being the poor-side none likes =( Asian players get so much love..

[MalineII]

We can all unite our Not Reading Korean skills and still get the best out of the homepage! I will keep trying to push the ocassional image guide or post like this while we don't have the content they have, and would encourage everyone else to do the same. :)

[Bhodosativa]

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I'm not sure where these mobs spawn (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3img7aBig.jpg), but they still look cool.


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Valley of saints. Some of my favorites personally.

[MalineII]

It's a C3 concept... I guess it's just like the wedding outfit!

I will keep watching l2Story to see if I catch sight of any exciting C5 visuals then. :D

[Voivod]

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Mmm.. Dusk Priestess.
That's some really amazing stuff. Illustrations for the story on the NA side would be a welcome addition, indeed. :D

Poor Miykael though, mauled during a public appearance... (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/1jmcdonald/c4/poor_miykael.jpg)

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BUWAHAHAHA!!! :eek: :) :o

[Bhodosativa]

Like other things, I'm sure they where created before they where implimented.

I just hope they update the names for these mobs. As of now they are too engrishy. The first one for example is called Wisdom of Shrine....

[Ashka]

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I'm not sure where these mobs spawn (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch3img7aBig.jpg), but they still look cool.


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Valley of saints. Some of my favorites personally.

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Ive seen those on ToI 6th and above, platinum tribe mobs. The right one, is the Platinum Tribe Shamam

[Bhodosativa]

Figures... I never stepped foot in the place. Soloing > grouping afterall.

[Claira]

Platimum Tribe Overlord is the Top Left
Platimum Tribe Shaman is the Top Right

The Bottom Left is probably a Platimum Tribe Guardian, or they are Mobs from the Valley of Saints in C4. I love the Shaman it looks awesome.

Note: All Orc's look awesome in any picture in that list.

- I'm working on a Portrait of my Tyrant.. should be finished soon. Then i'm gonna try to draw her in an Action Pose.. but my drawing isnt really too good.. so it may take a while.

Heads and Torso's i have no problem with, its the waist and legs i struggle with.

[Richman]

Someone sent me this link:
L2 Books (http://www.animebooks.com/lineageii.html)
I have the first book (Visual Fan Book) and the second one (The Arc) has been ordered. Can't wait!
The Visual Fan Book is good, but is only up to C1.

[Eriot]

wow! thanks for the links, there were some realy awsome pics.

[Iapetus]

wow thanks for finding and posting these ^_^.

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I'm not sure what these armours are. I'm guessing some B grade? The mystic at the right appears to be wearing avadon robes...

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the one at the front is Dark Crystal heavy, and the one on the far left looks abit like nightmare heavy.

[Sewala]

a made a wallpaper based on these pictures:
1024*768 (http://img513.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dawndusk10247687ci.jpg)

[Richman]

That wallpaper looks sweet!

[Luminic0]

cool stuff, i like the wall paper too

[Splatter]

Very nice, it's now my wallpaper. But i am confused about the symbols in the background. They are nether orc or light elf.

If i may request.....

Change the symbols to represent the two races shown.

[Ashka]

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Very nice, it's now my wallpaper. But i am confused about the symbols in the background. They are nether orc or light elf.

If i may request.....

Change the symbols to represent the two races shown.

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Its dawn and dusk crests ^^

[Lilta_Morwen]

http://www.lineage2.jp/goods/books.aspx

There seems to be several guide books, at least three doujinshi (fan manga - I have one of them, the one with the elf in Doom Robes on the cover) and perhaps three artbooks. Using google translator on the book page yields some information. You can probably use one of those Order from Japan services, or if you're lucky to have a Kinokuniya near you...

As for the pictures - they're very awesome, and I really wish we had these stories up on our website too, as well as the Character Stories for all ther Server Characters (Shikken, Alkadia, etc) especially since several of the higher-grade quests mention them.

MORE WEBSITE CONTENT PLEASE!

Someone with more weight than me should start a petition of some kind.

[MalineII]

New ones! WTB old post edit.

To the victor go the spoils. (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch4/ch4p07.jpg)

Two human knights. (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch4/ch4p09.jpg)

The noble knight imprisoned. (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch4/ch4p12.jpg) (My favourite picture of the batch, which will probably turn up as my avatar soon. ^_^)

The guard captain helps the knight escape. (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch4/ch4p13.jpg)

She flees through the sewers, accompanied by an orc. (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch4/ch4p14.jpg)

The orc offers to take her to the rebel camp. (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch4/ch4p15.jpg)

Gazing over the ocean. (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch4/ch4p16.jpg)

The elf protests the dark elf's addition to their ranks. (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch4/ch4p17.jpg)

The illustrator changes to a more manga-esque style here:
I have your back. (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch4/ch4p18.jpg)

They are received with great joy. (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch4/ch4p19.jpg)

The group leaves behind Goddard. (http://static.lineage2.co.kr/bbs/l2story/ch4/ch4p20.jpg)