This is the map detailing the world in which the antediluvian era stories take place.
![Byron_Roberts_Bal_Sagoth_Map](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdJZgd-Y6zN_n-64POkaxi6OpjKzelGi2ESlH78TVuTNAZmmT_ikeFbpMqqObsqXJfKFrYbigoPuV1HcvAJLzva4rshmxObnx6eWijmQrL86iIuoV49vtbST0GUxixXMj5kqblMAzmc9kI/s320/Byron's+Map.jpg)
Soon to be appearing in short stories is my character CAYLEN-TOR, who first appeared in the lyrics of the second BAL-SAGOTH album. This character has proven to be a fan favourite over the years, and his adventures are set to continue soon. Here is a selection of illustrations featuring Caylen-Tor, beginning with my original character sketch upon which all subsequent renditions were based.
![caylen tor](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn-XwHmRVHMxj77mPuqCBdG5HPg1CQOZlCsDKS6NZ2esyBlXLvBdnHHRdMHPYGUz2mM5igErratGi7_cSONTvHmRpjsG87okrbPf4tRjxroBAfs-tyvWKmCMU8IfwFrvBdPD3fcxkQZGL7/s320/CAYLEN-TOR+Gallery.jpg)
And here is a larger picture of the awesome version by Samuel Santos (which is now available as a t-shirt.):
![caylen tor](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUtIQVbXS3sMM283-CAU2_sTGoHhQj2OA5xb3rCsVDeF86xnYJ8PtybVkJm97-6EZEDmaVTCJraWfEGPDCbz97ek-Dy-UN1uls5pRT5antQ6cwDAkyZiZSJxk9uzcob-CoiIiL11thnp8V/s320/Caylen-Tor_1A.jpg)
Here is a collection of illustrations featuring The King of Hyperborea. Included here are my two original character sketches, featuring the King both as an older, bearded warrior and also as a younger man, followed by a selection of great pieces by Martin Hanford, Simon Lee and Samuel Santos. "Ride them down!"
![hyperborea bal sagoth byron](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuI40-jQP_eT6PkOTZAxzS2TeJ_IYP16ou_Xa3SnJno04dytlA_LfSaxsIN80ZmCEpjkMvVBPxhP9ozjbClXsYePw7CWjWrZznNE70YaPdrErQw-FhguOvln459P7Eb910tsTfAjaMRUud/s320/KING_COLLAGE_1.jpg)
And here is a great sketch by Samuel Santos depicting my character Lord Angsaar, the Dark Liege of Chaos.
![lord angsaar](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj36DNIRmc8qJvh8hTAAWacSP6dHxtVZnMuesPzBma7r8DiNLah3K4ziojgTIeUYGP5Sn78dRyfOXwJf_xfS8Y1jZtUVSlj1FCzXcCL91yZS3ZyIfnRK7DxIrE8nmSM09WIqAd3tY0T_YjI/s320/Angsaar_Small.jpg)
And this is the original preliminary rough sketch of the Lord Angsaar painting which appears in the limited edition digipak release of "The Power Cosmic". Artwork by Martin Hanford:
![lord angsaar](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhru98KF18evAbqgkBOwFSvvk5a8DUUVxH82-NJcoo-0_l7qgOCJOD2ZUlCz2MjoEdwxa539xqO23IQOcQUpYa5vnSKDV5cDeJ9c83VegYj5vY7G9GTef15X-l6db06EmMxt_ZFclwu8hKX/s320/Angsaar+ROUGH+2.jpg)
Here's a great illustration by Martin Hanford of my character Professor Caleb Blackthorne III:
![caleb blackthorne byron roberts](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkIo6zYUTPVIHVISXBzSM_jce4ckI4YrlQr4-2Sbi7iX_dmhumNSTEmsXqERQyMctFJ_Bnu1dPBAFP09MwpkFu603HsttIGYBsMLHO9mQYGXBM6MFFOjFbf_t-IHdpFufRTvDtS7JQdADg/s320/Blackthorne.jpg)
This is a great illustration of one of the Guardian Spirits of Ur, the fearsome yet alluring entities which safeguard the sanctity of the city's hidden catacombs and the terrifying lore contained therein:
Blodu Ok Jarna!
BYRON
Amazing artwork and concepts. This is all great work!
ReplyDeletefantastic! why have I only just discovered this site? I love the stories of Bal sagoth! Hail Byron, thanks!
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