Welcome to this portrait gallery, a window into the imaginary world of the characters who brought my saga to life. Each of these drawings is a visual interpretation, a projection of the soul and appearance of the heroes and heroines who populate the universe I’ve created. These portraits are not simply images: they are incarnations, reflections of traits, attitudes and emotions that, without them, would never have taken shape in my writing.
Before putting any words on the page, it was essential for me to visualize these characters. Their appearance, their posture, their gaze – all these played a crucial role in writing the story. Being able to imagine each of them precisely, from their faces to their expressions, was an indispensable act in bringing them to life, in understanding who they were and what they represented. These portraits, sometimes born of imagination, were therefore the first keys to the saga.