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Muramasa's Forge - Feudal Japan

Submission for the Artstation Challenge 'Feudal Japan'.
If you're interested in the backstory for this environment check out the submission here:
https://www.artstation.com/contests/feudal-japan/challenges/54/submissions/33182
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Many thanks for taking a look!
Hector

‘Rumour amongst those who have seen him has it that the Master Swordsmith commands the flame of Daio, lended by Enma himself. But that’s hard to prove since no one has even got close to fighting him. Ganbatte, samurai.’

‘Rumour amongst those who have seen him has it that the Master Swordsmith commands the flame of Daio, lended by Enma himself. But that’s hard to prove since no one has even got close to fighting him. Ganbatte, samurai.’

‘It is said that Muramasa keeps with him six apprentices. Of these, four are human and will avoid fighting unless it is to aid their master, or to defend themselves. Muramasa’s closest and most skilled students are Oni’s themselves. Fierce both with the h

‘It is said that Muramasa keeps with him six apprentices. Of these, four are human and will avoid fighting unless it is to aid their master, or to defend themselves. Muramasa’s closest and most skilled students are Oni’s themselves. Fierce both with the h

‘Seek his blood, never rest, hack, slash, the fire demands blood, curse him and his lineage’ – Muramasa’s Curse

‘Seek his blood, never rest, hack, slash, the fire demands blood, curse him and his lineage’ – Muramasa’s Curse

Sketch of the area where Muramasa turns the tamahagane into his swords.

Sketch of the area where Muramasa turns the tamahagane into his swords.

visual sketches and mood paintings that I did to establish the direction I wanted to go in for the project.

visual sketches and mood paintings that I did to establish the direction I wanted to go in for the project.

visual sketches and mood paintings that I did to establish the direction I wanted to go in for the project.

visual sketches and mood paintings that I did to establish the direction I wanted to go in for the project.