Rainshadow Artist

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[rainshadowartist]

The Legend of Zelda: Duskblade

A Sequel Concept Series by RainshadowArtist

What is Project Duskblade?

Project Duskblade is the culmination of my ideas and concept art for a hypothetical sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. The journey begins seven years after the end of Twilight Princess and mostly takes place within the Twilight Realm. Link, now a seasoned hero, discovers that the other world is in danger and finds a way to return there to help Midna and the Twili. The title "Duskblade" refers to the key item Link uses to traverse between realms.

Masterpost & FAQ:

Project Duskblade Masterpost

Project Duskblade is the culmination of my ideas and concept art for a hypothetical sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. The jo

[midnamoony]

Blessed ☀️👑

The King's blessing out for all to see. Blessed by the Queen of Twilight herself. Within him is the power of 4 sols. The equivalent of 4 suns in the light realm.

[midlink-march]

As we await the official announcement for Midlink March 2027, let's have a DTIYS challenge! The challenge is to recreate the Gerudo Desert scene from Twilight Princess in any style or medium. Art, writing, cosplay, etc. are welcome.

Tag us @midlink-march so we can feature your creations. There's no deadline for this challenge, but we do plan to announce the next event within a couple months.

Join us on Discord for more Midlink and TP content!

Bonus: What time of day was it when you first entered the Gerudo Desert?

[rainshadowartist]

I was looking at your Project Duskblade work and I noticed that Link's forehead wolf markings seem to be separate from his shroud markings. How and when does Link get his forehead markings?

Yes, you're correct! The shroud and the forehead markings are separate. A shroud is a type of magical clothing that simply takes the shape of Link's wolf patterns. Twili can change their shroud styles, but Link doesn't possess that magical ability, or at most has very little control over it.

His forehead mark appeared when he transformed into a wolf right after returning to the Twilight Realm. With the Great Fairy's help, he can now transform at will without needing the shadow crystal. The markings are a side effect of that. However, even though his markings are present, they're not constantly visible. They'll glow whenever he gets a surge of magic, such as when he transforms, when the Great Fairy grants him a blessing, or when a normal fairy heals or revives him. When he wears a shroud, the shadows fill in the markings black.

P.S. In my early drawings I was experimenting how I wanted his markings to look so their depiction is very inconsistent.

[rainshadowartist]

Heyoo again finally finished another DB piece hope its alright lol and sorry to bother you again

THE QUEENS!!

[boomshroom2776]

Dark Link

[mountsuhua-deactivated20260425]

Thank you @cherrypaii for allowing me to draw your beautiful Twili Link!

[midnamoony]

I want a whole month dedicated to Midlink. Sure, there is Linktober and stuff like that, but I want MIDLINK. It is the only way I will have the strength to draw for a whole month lol

[midlink-march]

SOON (tm)

[tatlstalesofthekingdom]

Hmm.

[h3rzrasendotorg]

now would u look at that, i finished something, its been a while. I am kind of hoping to grow me account a little, so hopefully this will be a little introduction for what's to come in the future.

[rainshadowartist]

2 Midnas!

Designs belong to me and @midnamoony. Go check out her gorgeous art!

[rainshadowartist]

I need to clarify something regarding Project Duskblade. I don't plan to make "Twilight versions" of the existing races. The way I see it, the Twilight Realm is its own separate dimension, not a "dark version" of Hyrule. I have a vision to make the Twilight Realm its own distinct world while still remaining faithful to the Zelda formula. That means some concepts from TP and other Zelda games will be reused for Duskblade.

The confusion stemmed from my rough draft of the moth race comparing them to the Rito. Since then, many people have offered suggestions for converting other existing races into the Twilight. The number of suggestions for this particular topic is unusually high. I appreciate the interest, but it simply doesn't fit my vision for this project. I used the Rito comparison for the moth race so it was easier to convey their flying schtick. This phrasing gave the wrong message, so I apologize for the confusion.

Again, I very much appreciate everyone's interest and I love brainstorming with others. However, please be considerate that this project is not an open invitation to request your own ideas be put in.

[nayuunii]

Midlink — Wedding

[nuvemzinhacorderosa]

That guy

[rainshadowartist]

The Project Duskblade masterpost list has been reorganized. It should be easier to find things now.

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[rainshadowartist]

Twili Bow

Crafted from tough Twilight materials, this bow requires considerable draw weight, but packs quite a punch! Combine with a miniature Sol to create Sol-charged arrows that can dissipate darkness and activate mechanisms from a distance.

[spicymotte]

more Funguary fun with clathrus ruber