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Both of these backgrounds were taken from photos I sent him for reference. Pretty much the greatest moment of my Hellblazer fandom.
(Although coming out of the Thames in Andy Diggle's run, thanks to the fantastic Leo Manco has to be considered)
Pastel, iridescent silver/white acrylic and gloss. Applied upper and lower lashes. Faceup by me: fairyspit on DoA
Constantine gained the throne as the third husband of Empress Zoe, daughter of Emperor Constantine VIII.
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul
Name: Venscent Raphael Constantine
Alias(es): Raphael D’Antine
Age: Unknown (looks 28 - 30)
Occupation: Artist/musician/wanderer
Gender: Male
Sexual Orientation: Bi-sexual
Eye Colour: Sapphire
Hair Colour: Black
Hair Length: To his mid-back
Height: 6’2’’
Weight: 180lbs
Markings/Special Traits: Pearly fangs in place of his canine teeth.
Explanation of Origins**: Venscent was born and raised in Rome, Italy. At an age younger than he can remember, Venscent was left on the steps of the Vatican by his biological parents. He was taken in by a priest of the Vatican, and passed his name to the nameless child. Venscent was brought up very well in his father’s Villa. They had more than enough money, but Venscent’s guardian always taught him to be humble with what he had. Weekly, the pair would go into town with some money and give it to the more unfortunate families; the Constantine name grew to that of fame and adoration within the walls of Rome. Venscent had been faithful to the church and never missed a chance to accompany his father to mass. At twenty years of age, Venscent’s father fell ill and over a four year span had gotten increasingly worse. In place of his father by permission from Pope Clement XI himself, Venscent took over mass, which many of the clergy disliked though sermons were most flawless. Soon money became scarce and Venscent was out in the evenings with his violin to make some extra money for his father’s various treatments. Many people did what they could for the Constantines, but what little spare money they had just wasn’t enough. It wasn’t until a stranger traveled into Rome, his clothes were of the most immaculate make and it was obvious he had brought his money with him. His name, as it had circulated, was Julian Deo and he had come from the North-West. Julian had found Venscent one evening whilst out and the two struck up a conversation. Venscent had mentioned he painted as well as played the violin and Julian was adamant on seeing his work. Upon viewing that night, Julian quickly decided to purchase a number of paintings for a generous amount of lira. Julian returned to the Constantine Villa every night as he stayed in Rome and Venscent told Julian of his life, however was never granted the same favour. Venscent knew nothing of the aristocrat. Soon it was divulged that Julian was a traveler who had a secret. It didn’t take long for Venscent to then find out that Julian’s secret was his vampirism. Venscent threw the vampire from his home and forbade him to return as he didn’t know a vampire’s power. Julian did as he was told, but left with Venscent a small note with his staying-address on it; Venscent found this to be a mockery of his word and disposed of it in the lobby trash as soon as it was in his hand.
It was only two weeks later that Venscent’s father had passed away. The community mourned, but none so much as Venscent. He was alone in his inherited villa and after another week of crippling sadness (not without frequent trips to the church), he pulled from the lobby trash the crumpled piece of paper and found the small villa in which Julian was staying. Julian invited the young man in, with other intentions than simple consoling and finally turned to the subject of his vampirism. He manipulated and pushed Venscent, assuring him that being a vampire assured he was never lonely, he had all the time in the world to meet all the people he wanted… he had met Venscent… and knew he wanted to sire him, make him a vampire beneath him. Venscent had not agreed, nor disagreed with anything the vampire said, and soon fell asleep and while he did so, Julian too the liberty of killing the young man, only for him to wake the following night, undead. Venscent had been turned into a vampire.
Julian and Venscent were inseparable, though it wasn’t Venscent’s idea. He disliked what he was, but over time began to accept that he was never again going to be human. Over the years, the two became so close, a relationship of sorts had started, no matter how twisted. Then, Julian became violent. He hated that Venscent, even while damned, was faithful to the church and setting foot in the Vatican almost killed him each time he did so. The two loved and loathed, and it was exhausting for Venscent, finally, he decided he was finished. He had planned to leave Julian, but upon finding this out, Julian flew into a rage and he attempted to destroy Venscent, kill him for the very thought of leaving. Venscent manage to escape the fight and fled from Rome, his villa was left with Julian with no word of where he was headed; the only word he left was that he wouldn’t return.
Powers/Abilities: Immortality coupled with enhanced strength, speed, stamina and a keen eye. He also has an excellent sense of smell. He is unable to spend long periods of time in direct sunlight should he be reduced to nothing but ash.
**Venscent can also be played in a modern setting. His past still applies; however, he would be living in modern-day New York as a prominent, yet reclusive author.
There is constant foot traffic on the bridge overlooking a chasm separating parts of the scenic city of Constantine, Algeria.
This image, shot from a Yashica ELECTRO 35CC, came from an old 35mm negative scanned by an HP Scanjet G4050 and multiple Photoshop operations.
Erected to commemorate Constantine I's victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge on October 28, 312. Dedicated in 315, it is the latest of the existing triumphal arches in Rome.
From left to right:
-Leyland Olympian ECW 35/D201FYM
-Leyland Olympian ECW 47/D138FYM
-Leyland Olympian ECW 48/C97CHM "Challenger"
-Leyland Olympian Alexander (Belfast) RH 39/H775PTW "Western Hussar"
-Optare Excel 2 170/YG52DGO "King John"
After leaving the port of Antwerp, the vessel is seen here sailing downstream the river Schelde on its way out to sea. The CNAN Nord operated vessel will first call on the Portuguese port of Leixoes before proceeding to the Agerian port of Oran where it arrived on September 2nd 2016
Vessel details Constantine :
Length over all : 138.50m
Beam : 21,00m
Gross registered tonnage : 9627
Deadweight : 12767
Built : 2012
Gear : 2 cranes each 180 tons SWL
Flag : Algerian
Owner : CNAN Nord spa
Just in front of the bow of the Constantine is a second CNAN Nord operated vessel, the Sedrata, which first called on Hamburg and Antwerp and is seen sailing down to Algiers where it arrived on September 1st 2016
Vessel details Sedrata :
Length over all : 119,84
Beam : 20,40m
Gross registered tonnage : 8161
Deadweight : 9095
Built : 2011
Gear : 2 cranes each 200 tons SWL
Flag : Algerian
Owner : CNAN Nord spa
German postcard by ISV, no. H 12.
Craggy-faced Eddie Constantine (1917 - 1993) was an American actor and singer who spent his career as a tough guy in European films. He became famous for a series of French B movies in which he played private eye Lemmy Caution, based on the hero of the detective novels by Peter Cheyney.
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