Hell Raids
Every once in a year, the country of barbaric nobles,Nafir, will sent forth legions of fresh, young warriors, led by veterans to ravage a whole series of interconnected or nearby towns. This barbaric and vicious event is known as the Hell Raids by the human nations. Due to the myterious and unapprehended way the kings chooses their targeted towns it is nigh impossible to defend against this invasion of brute force and cunning,and when the legions came charging with speedy war steeds and strange creatures the towns and everything in them will perish in just a few days.

Hell Raids are termed this way because the whole stretch of land and the towns involved burn fiercely, creating a hellish inferno that even waters from the icy lands could not put out. This view, even from afar, on top of scout towers is indeed terrifying and awesome. When reinforcements are sent forth, they are most of the time too late to save the villagers and folks, as all they find are ashen grays and burnt cinder. In this raid however, the Nafireans face new adversaries from another dimension- Soaring Knights summoned by an adept mage,Kretino, before his final breath.

Some basic info on Nafireans
A strange, war-like race of barbarians populating the large expanse of Nafir. It was unknown to the other nations how they came into the lands but many late historians and magicians concluded that they were indeed the descendants of lesser demons from the Ancient Ages. Nafireans possess a deep sense of hatred for humans;though they were known to collaborate with the wicked, and though their ways are "savage" they are very effective and efficent warriors in combat and are almost fearless of any machines and human fighters. Nafireans are surprisingly strong for their slender form, they can wield and carry weapons that huge sized humans could not. The reason for their ultimate prowess in combat lies in their unique discipline,the way they carry themselves into combat and that they pride themselves on every kill without mercy; this is the way they have grown up to be.And it is honorable, at least for their culture! They are known to worship Spierce, a somewhat evil demi god of immense strength and one related to their original roots. Nafireans do not know what is evil,killing is part of their barbaric lifestyle; and they will carry on their tradition and heritage as long as their generations live.
Copyright Dread/ JimmyLing 2005

This one took longer, i enjoyed painting this~over the course of separate weeks, took roughly one -two days if combined together~Painter 9,intuos 2~ enjoy!~full view to see some of e details if u will~ Support will be greatly appreciated~fav,crit and comms~

PS:i tink e reduced resolution does not do e Nafireans much honor,pls chek tis closeup to see e finer details!~ [link]