"Although most species of imps are generally known to be merely irritating or troublesome because of the mischief they cause, the Dark Hill imps should be dealt with using caution. Despite their small size, they can be quite ferocious when threatened, and are especially dangerous when they travel in groups.

Some say they lack the ability to build structures of their own, while others maintain they are simply too lazy to do so. Regarless of the reason, they have adopted the rather nasty habit of evicting (and sometimes eating) the current tenants of the various lairs and underground dens found throughout the land of Enastan.

Fortunately, the Dark Hill imps do not stray far from the Forest of the Oak Gods, and most burrowing creatures have learned to avoid this forest for their own safety."

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When I saw this gnarled tree root in Northern California, I knew I wanted to use it in a composite. Being an avid photographer, I like combining 3D elements with photographs.

Creatures modelled and rendered in Cinema 4D, with photo background. Post work in Photoshop.