After flicking through the list of names on the brief again, I wasn't entirely sure who Boudica was. So I did some digging and thought that this could be an interesting character to update. My idea is to bring her forward place her in an 'adult fantasy' genre like Game of Thrones, of which I think is an ideal setting, So I started doing some research and gathering reference materials (see below). I want to her have a tribal feel but, since she started an uprising, I thought it would make sense she picks up pieces of armour/equipment here and there from slain enemies. Therefore making here better equipped and a stronger warrior. So there would be a mish-mash of armour.
One thing that's been bugging me for a while now is how female warriors are depicted in games and concept art. You can see in some of the references I have below, that a lot of these females don't wear very much clothing............why?
According to my research, Boudica was part of a Celtic tribe in who died roughly in 60-61 AD. A Celtic Tribe in Britain. It would have been bloody freezing!! Also, what good is a warrior/fighter if over half of their body is exposed flesh with zero armour??
No no no. My version of Boudica is going to practical. She's going to be warm and protected. This is something I feel I HAVE to have in my design.
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