Witches of Marchenghast
Vis dev process for the Witches of Marchenghast for Star Stable Online. We wanted them to maintain a classic witchy silhouette, but with an aesthetic that was feral and wild. These are war-torn, rugged witches using their clothing for camouflage and intimidation, with a close connection to the beasts of the Marchenghast Forest.
Exploration sketches, testing out animalistic features, like clawed boots, gloves, and fur details.
This is the direction we decided to go for. Inspired by moths - their fluffy bodies and camouflaged wings.
Early exploration sketch. Mushroom-inspired hat. Insect wing dress details. Face paint became an important feature from the start.
Early exploration sketch. Mushroom bags? Large collars?
Tested out an even more feral and ethereal direction. Armor inspired by chestnut shells. Less human, more fairy-like. But ultimately, we wanted them to be more relatable, so we decided not to go this route.