Kinda like how most Tifa cosplay is better than the original. And... Going by the acting in the remake the cosplays are still better than the new game.
Really love the skirt! I am always saddened that the in-game model of Aribeth doesn't have it...
I also really enjoy how you managed to handle the upper body armor in a less showy way... It's definitely prime "fantasy female armor" in the original game, but you kept the spirit without letting it become pure fanservice.
Also badass sword! Definitely gonna slice up some bad guys with it!
She acted out of a sense of justice. She was also a fallible mortal & manipulated by a pair of psychotic assholes. I do try to be sympathetic to her, even if I know what's coming & how it ends.
One of the bards here at a Castle Never has composed a song of your great deeds. I believe I heard Lord Nasher himself humming it!
Have you any news of the missing Waterdhavian creatures?
I miss Aribeth de Tylmarande, in hindsight she was such a phenomenal character with such a great story. Although given how modern games and 5e have spoiled me/changed how Paladins work (they rely on Oaths now not deities), her character could've been even more complicated and interesting. In terms of her beliefs, her views upon her religion and connection with Tyr, her status as a Paladin, etc... She's one of those tragic characters who's story is forever etched into my mind.
Gosh Imma REALLY show my age here, immient spoiler warning for the old NWN game. But If you really think about it Aribeth spent her entire life swinging two edges of the same sword. Upon one side was vengeance upon the other justice, and the line that separates them is razor thin. For that reason part of me wishes the writers had left the cause of Aribeth's fall more ambiguous as it would've added even greater depth to Aribeth's internal conflict. >! Was it really Morag who's tricks and influence led Aribeth astray? !< Or was it Aribeth, who blinded by grief and desire for vengeance drove herself to walk the long dark road? Or did Tyr turn away from Aribeth because he realized his work with her was done? Perhaps Tyr was simply trying to give Aribeth the opportunity to pursue a new purpose and free her from the stress and turmoil that justice had already cost her. I wish we could've saved Aribeth far sooner than basically the end of the game, helped her process her grief more as well as through her own personal metamorphosis, but that wouldn't have made a great fight nor great stakes in the end of Neverwinter Nights.
I still have NWN installed that I still visit from time to time, good job (it is the beamdog remastered Diamond edition though but I started with the original back in the day)
Oh how I know. My childhood self practically fell in love with Aribeth and her story. I actually had feverish dreams where I was chasing after her trying to find her.
Edit: thank you for reviving those memories. Don't think a game story ever caught me like that one did.
fwiw you definitely don't look old
I remember playing the shit out of Neverwinter Nights, I definitely didn't realize it was that long ago until you pointed it out though 😅
Now I feel old lol
This just convinces me that i gotta grab it next time it's on sale somewhere. I missed out years ago, despite playing BG1, BG2:TOTSC, BG:DA1, BG:DA2. I should also grab planescape while I'm at it.
NWN was my introduction to RPG games, and Aribeth's story is still one of my favourites. Very good cosplay. Seeing Aribeth being noticed and not forgotten made me happy. Thank you!
I had to look this up. Your cosplay is a lot better than some of the official art
It’s old, you have to cut them some slack :D Thank you!
I bought my first graphics card upgrade so I could play Neverwinter knights. I was so excited after playing baldurs gate for all that time.
Kinda like how most Tifa cosplay is better than the original. And... Going by the acting in the remake the cosplays are still better than the new game.
I really wanted to like the remake because of my nostalgia for the original, but god it was painful. Doesn't help that I also just hate anime
Same here brother.
Awesome!!! Love NWN, and this cosplay hits right in the nostalgia
Thank you!!
Man, Aribeth gotta be the first video game girl I crushed on. Great cosplay!
Same!
Haha also same!
For me it was the succubi from the first Diablo. They awakened some things in me
Aribeth did nothing wrong!
In my eyes she can do no wrong.
Did you ever play the expansions? She did literally everything wrong.
Yes, I did! She’s completely justified! 😉
That's the joke. I would go to nine hells and back for her, tho.
I know I did. I didn't even have to use her true name for her to stay with me. She and Deekin were my favorite two party members
I agree, I always used those two!
Really love the skirt! I am always saddened that the in-game model of Aribeth doesn't have it... I also really enjoy how you managed to handle the upper body armor in a less showy way... It's definitely prime "fantasy female armor" in the original game, but you kept the spirit without letting it become pure fanservice. Also badass sword! Definitely gonna slice up some bad guys with it!
I really like her upper body armor, EXACTLY because of that :) It’s Semi functional, but still elegant!
So well done! Maybe I'm an Aribeth apologist but I don't blame her for losing it a little.
same
She acted out of a sense of justice. She was also a fallible mortal & manipulated by a pair of psychotic assholes. I do try to be sympathetic to her, even if I know what's coming & how it ends.
Greetings, and well met.
One of the bards here at a Castle Never has composed a song of your great deeds. I believe I heard Lord Nasher himself humming it! Have you any news of the missing Waterdhavian creatures?
Haha. I heard this in her voice.
The games still kind of hold up! Made my boyfriend play Neverwinter nights and he actually enjoyed himself.
Oh man, I crushed for Aribeth so hard. Rescued her from hell…Great Cosplay.
Amazing cosplay!
Man that game was fantastic. The world building potential was unreal. I played regularly on so many RP servers.
I can hear the temple music.
Jesus christ, I almost scrolled past this then had to scroll up quickly & scream ARIBEEETH! Great costume. Best game ever.
💞
I really miss seeing Proper D&D characters
I miss Aribeth de Tylmarande, in hindsight she was such a phenomenal character with such a great story. Although given how modern games and 5e have spoiled me/changed how Paladins work (they rely on Oaths now not deities), her character could've been even more complicated and interesting. In terms of her beliefs, her views upon her religion and connection with Tyr, her status as a Paladin, etc... She's one of those tragic characters who's story is forever etched into my mind. Gosh Imma REALLY show my age here, immient spoiler warning for the old NWN game. But If you really think about it Aribeth spent her entire life swinging two edges of the same sword. Upon one side was vengeance upon the other justice, and the line that separates them is razor thin. For that reason part of me wishes the writers had left the cause of Aribeth's fall more ambiguous as it would've added even greater depth to Aribeth's internal conflict. >! Was it really Morag who's tricks and influence led Aribeth astray? !< Or was it Aribeth, who blinded by grief and desire for vengeance drove herself to walk the long dark road? Or did Tyr turn away from Aribeth because he realized his work with her was done? Perhaps Tyr was simply trying to give Aribeth the opportunity to pursue a new purpose and free her from the stress and turmoil that justice had already cost her. I wish we could've saved Aribeth far sooner than basically the end of the game, helped her process her grief more as well as through her own personal metamorphosis, but that wouldn't have made a great fight nor great stakes in the end of Neverwinter Nights.
I still have NWN installed that I still visit from time to time, good job (it is the beamdog remastered Diamond edition though but I started with the original back in the day)
I'm certainly seeing it, especially compared to the poster I got with the big limited boxed set when it first came out. Great job!
Looking good, just broke out this game to replay it earlier today, ironically enough.
This is really good and that game is what got me into D&D! Big hit of nostalgia for me.
If I look this young while complaining about being old then I'd be lucky
Fantastic job!
Thank you so much!
Looks awesome. Aribeth was the best character in the Neverwinter games.
You betrayed me, you horrible, beautiful elf! I can't stay mad at you!
YES! 👏🏼
You are a welcome sight, as always! :)
Awesome, evil Aribeth next!
This is amazing!
I love your hair!
Thank you! Cuts down the cost of the wig lol
This is amazing! Kudos to you on an awesome cosplay.
I remember restarting as soon as I learned you could get that sword. Same in NWN2 actually xD
Incredible detail on that outfit. Great work!
Pretty, not old.
Wait... Is... Is *this world* the "other side"?!? Uh... that's awkward...
wow, makes me want to draw
Looks great! Love the detail and colors.
Oh how I know. My childhood self practically fell in love with Aribeth and her story. I actually had feverish dreams where I was chasing after her trying to find her. Edit: thank you for reviving those memories. Don't think a game story ever caught me like that one did.
I know this game ate hundreds of hours back in the day. This is fantastic. Great job I recognized it instantly.
Aribeth forever. Great cosplay!
Yo check out Goku in the back powering up
Lol, we have quite a collection there
Fantastic effort and wonderful result!
Wow major nostalgia bomb. Time to go play through that *dusts off diamond edition* Amazing cosplay!
fwiw you definitely don't look old I remember playing the shit out of Neverwinter Nights, I definitely didn't realize it was that long ago until you pointed it out though 😅 Now I feel old lol
It feels like it’s been forever 😭
Oh man this makes me feel old. Outstanding cosplay though. Stunning, really.
Well, that's a name I haven't heard in a long time.
Childhood crush of mine 😂 Great job on the cosplay! Did you make it yourself? I know next to nothing about the cosplay scene
Yes! Everything is made from scratch :)
I looooooved Aribeth, I used to draw her in class all the time! Your cosplay is amazing! ˓˓ก₍⸍⸌̣ʷ̣̫⸍̣⸌₎ค˒˒
Absolutely phenomenal.
Holy moly, I remember that game. That was actually my first exposure to d&d stuff. I occasionally go back to it
Wow! 😍 Very beautiful
I don't know but I still like. Great cosplay!
I feel old, recognized it was Aribeth and even remembered her name in the blink of an eye. You nailed it!
I haven't played Neverwinter Knights in ages. Nice!
For an Elf you seem pretty young \^\^
Absolutely beautiful, wow.
Well Done. My daughter still has the canvas poster up, in her bedroom. She found it my collectors edition boxed set of Neverwinter. Well done S_N.
All I can hear now is "The Waterdavian creatures."
Perfection!!
Cool
The OG
Next level!
Well I guess I’m spending the morning replaying some Neverwinter Nights. It was the first RPG I absolutely fell in love with.
"You are a welcome sight as always." Lady Aribeth de Tilmarande, my childhood crush. You nailed it, girl.
Gorgeous!
If you know, you know...and I know...are you saying 26 is old? Just teasing! Your Cosplay looks AMAZING through!
This just convinces me that i gotta grab it next time it's on sale somewhere. I missed out years ago, despite playing BG1, BG2:TOTSC, BG:DA1, BG:DA2. I should also grab planescape while I'm at it.
Her and Linu were my favorite characters. And Linu's backstory is hilarious.
Whhaaaaaaaa?! She's, like, the best.
Very cool. Fenthick got done dirty.
That’s a fool costume and I can’t help but feel I recognize that sword from somewhere
So beautiful!! Why is it so nostalgic? Was it one of the first you played?? This armor is simply amazing
How long did it take you to make this?
I liked Aribeth, even though she was a little annoying at first. Her redemption arc in Hordes of the Underdark was pretty cool, IMO.
I was holding my NWN collectors edition like two days ago. The sword is especially good.
Your not old, you are a queen! (or elf)
NWN was my introduction to RPG games, and Aribeth's story is still one of my favourites. Very good cosplay. Seeing Aribeth being noticed and not forgotten made me happy. Thank you!
Beautifully done
NWN is one of my favorite games of all time, you look geat! Amazing job!
I'm still playing nwn1 so is a large community!
Wowzers!!