4 March 2003, digital painting from pencil drawing, 30x30cm, no references

"His sword glows eerily: a warning of the distant approach of evil.  He surveys the land he is sworn to protect, and prepares for the stand that must be made.  Cursing them under his breath and damning their traitorous souls, he swears a vow: they will never take his stronghold."

Inspired by legendary neo-classical guitarist Yngwie J Malmsteen, from a song of the same name.