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Robin Hood - Sherwood Forever

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SHERWOOD FOREVER

Submitted as an entry to the "Ancient Realms" contest held by ellygator :iconellygator:

To borrow a tagline from 1991's ROBIN HOOD - PRINCE OF THIEVES, this is a time when upholding justice meant breaking the law. The theme is a timeless one. In every era, in every society, there are unjust laws and those who abuse the authority entrusted to them by the people. When this happens, the duly-appointed custodians of society must be challenged and defied by champions who fight to defend the common people. Whether they fight from inside the system or from outside the law--as outlaws--they become folk heroes to the masses. Robin Hood in legend is probably a lot nicer than the Robin Hood who first picked up his sword or his bow, robbing the rich to give to the poor and defending ladies against villainy and peril, but he is an ideal and an archetype: the noble bandit.

And my favourite legend!

Little John: double_crow_stock (I don't think this deviant is currently active on dA... if I am wrong and someone knows different, please note me so I can send a link to them! Thanks!)
Robin Hood: :iconreconstruction-stock:
Robin's crucifix amulet: :iconbrokenvain-stock:
Wound Brushes: :iconnemo-stock:
Maid Marian: :iconkechake-stock:
Marian's Bracelet: :iconhel999:
Marian's Crown of Flowers: :iconmarkopolio-stock:
Friar Tuck: :iconrathunta:
Robins in flight: :iconshoofly-stock:
Background: Modified from: :icondemoncherrystock:
Illumination border brush: :iconsiarca:
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arthurdentrgv's avatar
Good work! And about your name, did you take it from the the name of the mythical christian king that ruled over an equally mythical christian kingdom during the 12th to 17th centuries?