Copper Still | Alpine Ibex Perfumer Fantasy Character
Copper Still is an original anthro fantasy illustration of a white-bearded ibex perfumer testing a violet vial in his alpine workshop.
AI-generated character concept · Original fictional lore
The story of Copper Still
A fictional story inspired by the artwork.
The ibex holds a small violet vial to the light coming through his workshop window. Swept horns and a white beard make a bold shape against the blue mountains beyond the glass. His indigo coat picks up the cool colors outdoors, while the brass-colored trim and the copper still warm the interior.
In the story, the still is the only one in the valley that can distill the scent of snow just before a thaw. Most customers want rosemary or lavender, and the perfumer is happy to oblige. The snow fragrance stays in a single violet bottle until the pass closes and someone comes asking for a reminder of home.
The workbench tells a second story about his practice. Sprigs spill out beside a mortar, bottles sit within reach, and the rounded copper vessel shows the small dents of a tool that gets used every day. Against all that clutter, the raised hand and the tilt of the head make it clear exactly where he is looking.
The illustration shows a single portrait of an artisan at work, with room to imagine the rest of his shop and the people who call on him. He could be the first person a traveler meets after crossing the pass, or a quiet rival to the fashionable perfumers down in the city.
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