Chapter 2: Page 82
Aaah, back! C2E2 was an incredible show — met lots of awesome people (like Ailorn! Hello! :) and sold a LOT of books! A few people at the show were also asking about online orders, so I’ll take this opportunity to point out the online Beyond the Western Store at http://westerndeep.bigcartel.com and also that we’ve resurrected the holiday bundle — now it’s just the normal ol’ Western Deep Bundle, but you still get the hardcover, the mini-print, and the banner bookmark all for $15+shipping.
This week, we’re finally reunited with Clovis, Kenosh, and Hardin — though Hardin doesn’t look like he’s in good shape. I know we’ve kept a lot of you on edge the last few weeks with tax season craziness and C2E2 delaying pages, but hopefully we can get back into a good rhythm for the remainder of the chapter. We’re excited to show what happens next, and can’t wait to share it!
Got a few weeks of awesome guest art set up for all of you! First up, an awesome piece of Dakkan from reader and commenter (and now guest-art contributor!) James H!
Dakkan looks awesome, James! He looks like he’s seriously ready to kick some tail! Funny actually, we got two pieces of Dakkan in “action mode” after the previous scene (the other of which is awesome and will be shown next week)! I guess people like seeing Dakkan taking charge!
It’s been near half a year, but we finally have visual, I repeat, we finally have visual… KENOSH IS BACK
While I’m ecstatic to see my favorite stoic Lutren as alive as ever, and even arguing for the life of another no less, I do hope nothing bad follows. That betting pool has kept me steadily worried about his life. May the Salmon Gods be Merciful.
It is so great to hear the con went well! And the bundle is back, aw yes.
Wow, has it really been that long? Reading this comic on a week by week basis, it’s hard to remember how long it’s been since some events happened
Rachel, i just want to start this off by saying that you are a queen and I hope that the upcoming hiatus does you a world of good. You deserve the best.
I love the expressions in the first panel. We have the determination and concern on our Sunsgrovian protagonists in the background (I love the tilt that Dakkan’s body has to it as he lurches around the corner, and the way his limbs are posed. I say posed because I can’t think of another way to phrase it, it looks natural and energetic) and the expressions on the Canid soldiers in the foreground- glee and ‘how cute’ respectively. I love it. (Someone needs to tell her that Hardin is the last person who deserves to be called ‘cute’)
Your style of making shouted speech bubbles really stands out.
Aaaaand there our Walking Diplomatic Incident goes, shoving his way into what is clearly a serious situation, where he has been present for exactly three seconds and has already managed to piss off three Canid. (ilu Dakkan)
For exactly one moment, I found the last panel humorous and actually laughed just because of course this is exactly the kind of thing Kenosh would be doing in his spare time, along with helping old ladies across streets and kicking Lutren cubs (wait, that’s just one)
And then I saw the tattoos and recognizes that hateful glower proceeded to, once again, wake my suitemates with something between a shriek and choked laugh.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: The Sunsgrovians were never part of Hardin’s plan, and something tells me that Kenosh is effectively interfering with Hardin’s plan. Hardin getting captured this easily is questionable at best,
Kenosh’s word choices here are important clue- unarmed? We know that Hardin has that dagger on him. And why did he choose the word ‘combatant?’ and since it almost looks like the Canid are in a ring- was it a one on one? But that can’t be right, I’m not sure even Hardin would be able to take Clovis in a fight, and I’m sure he knows it too. (Cue Admiral Ackbar: ITS A TRAP)
Headshot for the General, I’m calling it now. Or, at least, that’s the intended plan that Hardin has, possibly? There’s so many variables and things that could go wrong.
Either way, it’s clear that whatever Hardin had planned, Kenosh is in the way (and HE isn’t armed, for sure- he left his scabbard in the tower and I don’t see a sword in his hand, and on a further note he’s got a long neck and nothing shielding his throat but a collar) and that’s NOT a good place to be. Kenosh probably won’t die yet, but I’m not counting out a serious injury. Kenosh might yet live to regret trying to spare Hardin’s life.
And I’m still assuming that the one arrow Quinlan has left is a Chekov’s gun, and he has to pull off some ridiculously hard shot, and/or the lack of arrows is important. (Noticeably shorn ear yesss)
The last panel is another good one for expressions (they all are) and I just love the dynamic between Clovis and Kenosh. It’s a safe bet that Clovis is a good ten years younger than Kenosh and there’s the ‘outdated old geezer’ complex in addition to the ‘superior canid’ complex, and yet they both know Kenosh has more experience and more knowledge of things (hence the entire ‘trow them into the cell’ scenario.)
No matter what, Clovis is definitely not appreciating Kenosh’s input right about now, and I doubt Hardin does either- at least because that’s one more variable to juggle, at most because Kenosh is somehow messing everything up simply by existing in this moment. Considering how ruthless Hardin is, that’s not boding well for Our Heroes at all.
I’m glad Comic Con was worthwhile! Just curious- how many books from the original 500 remain?
“Hardin doesn’t look like he’s in good shape. ” See these are the kind of things that make me paranoid because yes he LOOKS that way, but IS he really???
Hey, delays happen. it’s understandable and it’s part of life.
Dakkan in general’s a pretty awesome character- but then, they all are. The thing about Dakkan is that he’s pretty sharp- which is refreshing to see in the Hero’s loyal best friend- but he’s inexperienced. Yes, he’s experienced combat and he has a working knowledge of things but he doesn’t have anywhere near the experience his father does. (and all the finesse of a cannon ball) Something tells me that’s going to change soon.
Haha, I love Bubba Wolf’s expression too, he’s really into this! You shouldn’t worry about Hardin though, I have a feeling he will survive this situation. Call it a hunch…
Also, isn’t it a bit of a stretch to call Dakkan the hero’s best friend? After all, if Dakkan is an apple fritter then Quin is warm taffy.
Wait, that’s the name you guys are calling him, tronn?
I have been labelling him as General Snowball all this time!
You blaspheme, clearly Quinlan is a beautiful cinnamon roll, too pure for this world.
(No, Alex this does NOT give you license to remove him from said world via a brutal, painful death)
A warm, fluffy roll oozing buttery sugar and cinnamon goodness with every bite?
It’s agreed, we will eat Quinlan.
Don’t worry.
It’s been raining.
Everyone’s bowstings will be wet and stretchy.
It’s dark and well past bed time.
Nobody has had any warm milk. Not even a little bit.
No-one will be able to hit a damn thing.
I’m sure of it.
Yes.
10 [Insert name of main Dunian currency unit here] says that Hardin’s plan involves a hidden dagger or Rhosyn’s mad crossbow skills.
Rhosyn is currently away, making a diversion.
Basically what VarVau said. There’s no reason I can see that she couldn’t have joined back up with the main Ermehn force between then and now.
I know if I was Hardin I’d want my best shot on hand for a battle like this.
You are just making this whole thing eight-hundred-thousand-times more dramatic. I was wondering to if this might be the part where Kenosh bites it/kicks it/dies. I don’t want that just yet though!
Gotta agree with Shield–Hardin’s up to something here.
If he survives this battle, the Canid are likely to feel rather hostile toward him, for, y’know, rebellion and terrorism and all. It’s also likely that Hardin will escape if he survives to plague them again.
Luckily, the Canid Army Show Choir has already written a song for exactly this situation:
“Where in the World is Hardin of the Ermehn?”
Well, he sneaks around the world, from the North Wastes to Deltrada;
He’s an agile-bodied fighter from the finest Ermehn stock.
He could leave you in the snow, bleeding from a nasty throat slice!
Tell me, where in the world is Hardin of the Ermehn?
He cuts down all our patrols and makes our generals cry “Uncle!”
In our capital Arklow, they’ll be singing the blues.
He just doesn’t give a damn about the Treaty of Cenolau!
Tell me, where in the world is Hardin of the Ermehn?
He’ll go from Kishar to Sunsgrove, Nessa to Terria
Gair, Aisling, the shores of Lake Felnach, and back!
He’s got dangerous ideals, and a powerful charisma;
A fierce knife fight, one-on-one, is how he negotiates.
He put the “tribe” in tribulation when he formed his clan of Sratha!
Tell me, where in the world is Hardin of the Ermehn?
Woah, tell me, where in the world is—Where can he be?
From the Aderyn Maountains, Lutra via Navran,
Maybe The Below, or the Desert of Zin!
Well he’s very much at large, and a threat every nation;
He’s the swiftest with a dagger on this side of Dunia.
His itinerary’s loaded up with Canid expirations!
Tell me, where in the world is Hardin of the Ermehn?
Woah, Tell me, where in the world is Hardin of the Ermehn?
Tell me, where in the world is Hardin of the Ermehn?
Tell me, where in the world is Hardin of the Ermehn?
Tell me, where in the world is Hardin of the Ermehn?
Tell me, where in the world is—Where can he be?
Woah, where in the world is Hardin of the Ermehn?
Tell me, where in the world is Hardin of the Ermehn?
Watch your back!
Source Material: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozYg8vDTmkc
Enjoy! ;)
The fact that you did that in less than twenty minutes is astounding. Props to you.
Actually . . . I kinda wrote it on Wednesday and was saving it for a fresh page.
But we’ll just go with what you said. :D
First.: In the end, I am serene that Kenosh alive :D :) .
Secondly.: Well, I expected-indeed I had assumed that it will be more bloody scenes, but this is also a great (well drawn scene :) ) .
Thirdly.: until the end I was hoping that the uprising will be won by Ermehn… And so it ends up like always :( …. I suppose that a lot of youth have been killed in the fight for freedom, and now the survivors will be murdered by those criminals:(:p – well I’m glad that Kenosh restrained enforcement of Hadrin… But for how long?.. .. :( … Strange is this world … some other oppressors, bullies, murder … especially for the desire to be free….. For what? Why?
Porr Ermehn… :( … Strange is this world….
***
Strange is this world,
where still is
so much evil.
And strange is the fact that
for so many years
man has been scorning man.
This strange world,
the world of human affairs,
sometimes it is even such a shame to admit it.
But it is often like this
that someone kills
with an evil word as if with a knife.
But there are more people of good will
and I do strongly believe in the fact
that this world
won’t never die due to them.
No! No! No!
The time has come,
it’s high time
to destroy the hatred within.
( Czesław Niemen – “Strange is this world…” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTjLZwpmufw )
***
Fortunately, hope dies last….. And hope there still is … Still alive hope for Ermehn…. :)
And at the end I have a stupid theory… Well, why so Kenosh prevents enforcement of the Hadrin?… First.: for reasons purely moral, crime is murder of a defeated person defenceless….
The second and unlikely.: but I thought to myself that maybe this Kenosh is Hadrin father…. O.o … Ekhem… Well, because so – once also was uprising of Ermehn and Kenosh was then in the Canid Fort. And during the fight he was captured by Eremhn. And he came back to his home after some time … And he was no longer the same person after he returned home….. And as far as I have understood by reading the comments and descriptions of the characters in the cast – Dakk has 20 years of wheel, so about 22-23 ; and Hadrin has wheel 18-19 years… With all due respect but it was puzzling ;) . And it’s only a guess that according to me are unreal ;) …. XD ;)
I think Kenosh means exactly what he says.
In our world’s medieval era, the rules of war were very strict and fully and completely against this sort of thing.
Call Kenosh the voice of mercy or just the voice of reason, but he’s standing up for the rules of war in this case.
At least, that’s how I read this.
Well, I just say that for centuries were a uprising – which mainly we have participated and dying for freedom – we young…; hoping for a better tomorrow … I quite understand the situation Hadrin and Ermehn, so to speak, too, we experienced such situations.
And the attitude of Kenosh gives a sense of that in this world of chaos there will always be someone who has in heart – honor, mercy and empathy :)
And as for those of my strange conjecture, it’s just I like to imagine different scenarios for further events in this story ;) .
Kenosh can’t be Hardin’s father because Lutren and Ermehn can’t have kids- two entirely different species. That would be like if an otter and a stoat had kids. Hardin is also in his late twenties, Dakkan’s in his early to mid twenties.
Alternate speculation is fun tho, in a human AU this would be more plausible, although Dakkan and Hardin’s ages cancel that out.
Honor, mercy and empathy- true, but only on a business level. Dakkan’s the one who got the full brunt of his father’s PTSD after he came home from the war and I’m sure he’d tell you there are days where Kenosh is anything but kind.
And Hardin- his cause is just but his methods are not, especially in regards to where he sees his own people and the very people he’s supposed to be helping as little more than cannon fodder. I think for Hardin, this is more about spite than about revolution- he’s just good at working a crowd.
Unfortunately, I did not know that here in this World other spieces can not have children, so too bad – No real life it would be this possible ;). And my speculation is just for fun ;) – I am cheerful man – “happy people live longer” :D (Of course, as I have to be serious, that I’m serious man) .;
Sometimes I like imagine different scenarios for different events, on the basis of “if my grandmother had a mustache” ;) XD
Forgive me, but sometimes I still don’t fully understand what you write, and it is written in English – all the time yet I teach englisch and sometimes I not really understand what you mean, for which I’m sorry and please Forgive me :( ;) .
I don’t fully understand what you mean in the third paragraph – if I well understand that you mean, that Kenosh so preserves (it turns out mercy, honor, and empatie, etc.) in exceptional situations?; And that every day at home, after returning from the wars and sometimes even severely Kenosh brutally treated and grew up Dakk? (I know that Dakk and Kenosh often very argue )…
If again I well understood and inferred from my own observation, Hardrin is – so to speak – “bathed in hot water”; is that all he would like to do at once, and does not take too much advice earlier Ermehn and its related consequences action…
And the last point – and here please do not watch out for me an idiot for these questions which I will ask immediately….. :( :'( – The fact that I am learning all the time english language and don’t fully understand what is written in some parts of the comic and in the comments, makes it I’m not really polarization in political and regional geography – and sometimes confuse me names the form side in addition to Dakk, Quin, Kenosh, Clovis, Hardrin and Janik…. I’m very sorry for that :( :'( …
Speculation is definitely fun- a friend and I have had a lot of fun playing with things that could never happen in the comic and we’ve spent the past at least half hour playing with the “Hardin-is-Kenosh’s-kid” AU.
No, it’s OK. Sometimes even native English speakers can’t speak or write it well, and I think its admirable that you put so much effort into communicating with us.
What I meant is that Kenosh has both good and bad things in him. He is definitely a noble man when it comes to politics, but Chapter Two, Page 14 shows that he’s not above threatening to hit Dakkan, who reacts as if he has been hit before. I doubt Dakkan was beaten, and definitely not everyday, but it still happened enough times to make Dakkan react to the threat of being hit.
The flashback during Chapter Two, Page 60 is what I meant when I said Kenosh came home from the war. We don’t know what happened to him, but it’s clear that being captured by the Ermehn changed Kenosh, and he wasn’t the same after he came home.
My comment about ‘days where Kenosh is anything but kind’ also meant mental and emotional abuse besides just physical, and was supposed to mean that there are probably good days, too even if it doesn’t make Kenosh’s behavior OK. It’s clear that they love each other very much, but their relationship can’t stay the way it is.
I’m not entirely sure what you mean when you say Hardin “does not take too much advice earlier Ermehn and its related consequences action” Do you mean that he can’t take advice, or won’t?
Hey, you’re not an idiot. Learning a second language is hard, and it takes time. No one here thinks you’re stupid. If you don’t understand something in the comic or that we say in the comment section, say so and we’ll be happy to explain.
Yeah, the names can get confusing. Fourth and I are working on something that might be able to help with that.
Shieldmaiden, I don’t know what happened, but I can not put under your comment to my answer, my answer … :p O.o …
So please don’t get offended but I will place it here ;) .
It’s funny, because until a few weeks ago when I switched to “Salmon party “, the only person with whom I shared the emotions related to comics and on speculation the comic is my one of my friend :D Heheh :D
I’m glad that at least my English is understandable :) . Writing and reading in English despite the fact that it’s hard for me to learnig, makes me great pleasure and reward for me is to talk in English and be understood :D . At the end, tomorrow I begin to write the maturity exam at the end of high school, and to get to Study – and on Wednesday I passes English language – so writing and speaking with you in English is also great exercise and this makes me happy ;) :D .
Yes,I remember this situation when Kenosh raised his hand on Dakk… And in fact it looked like as sometimes he hit Dakk… You know – the family does not choose… But I do think (even sometimes it is here in the comic and in the life of a true I have seen) that even if you a quarrel with your family, do not agree with her – it’s your loved ones, those that in difficult situations you can rely on them ;) (I personally have good luck and thanks God I have a wonderful family – beloved parents and my master so that everything I owe all the knowledge and experience – my grandfather ;) , and I can rely on them always :) ) .
This page number 60, book 2 I remember particularly – I was long over her wondering and I’m curious and i hope it will explain it once ;) …
I mean that Hardrin (I think) listens to a member of an old person Ermehn, that him something all the time to advise … Unfortunately I do not know what it’s called – it is here – from the 48 page, book 1 – to page 65, book 1 ( https://westerndeep.net/comic/chapter-1-page-48/ – https://westerndeep.net/comic/chapter-1-page-65/ ).; And from the 48 page, book 2 – to page 55, book 2 ( https://westerndeep.net/comic/chapter-2-page-48/ – https://westerndeep.net/comic/chapter-2-page-55/ ) ;) .
On the occasion of the until the end I do not understand what he meant…. To this day I can not understand him :p :( . (This comic I follow since the beginning of September last year, and this time I read it thoroughly several times and still do not understand him :p )
Sorry that I called myself an idiot… Just unfortunately I have low self-esteem of … :( .
But the ability to talk about this comic with the same positive twisted people like me gives me satisfaction, joy and fulfillment :D . Thank you very much for it :D .
Heheh :D VarVau, unfortuaently but it is still like the middle ages, and not the era of Genetics XD ;) …
The thread got too long, it’s not your fault.
I’m glad you’re able to get practice with us!
Being able to rely on your family is certainly the ideal, but sometimes things are too broken to fix. I hope tha’ts not the case with Dakkan and Kenosh, but something tells me it won’t be fixed between them.
You mean Dakkan’s mom? What needs explaining? I’d be happy to go over the Ashtor (the old Ermehn) scenes and the scene with Dakkan’s mom with you if you want.
Sorry to hear you have low self esteem. We’re glad to have you at the salmon party and it’s great to have another enthusiastic fan with a unique view point
Oh – it’s a good thing that it’s only by a long text ;) . I was afraid that I something again spoiled … :p XD
It really is a pleasure for me to talk with you in English and about my favorite comic :D :D :D Thank you :D
Hopefully that Kenosh and Dakkan completely used to reconcile that each other …
No, no, no … ;) – I was not ask about Dakkan mom, but about of the old Ermehn – on these pages what I showed you – a old Ermehn with a cane and a scarf, for him I just I mean ;) . I do not fully understand policy in this comic and political geography kingdoms (and for three days on the Matura exam I passed extended geography XD ; Toady I was pass Polish language and lterature, tomorow Maths (Oh… I hate maths… -.- OMG – Help me… :p XD ) and on Wednesday I will Passed Eangish ;) ) – If you explain it to me, I would be very happy :D :D :D
Unfortunately, sometimes I have art dimples – I have lots of ideas, I have an idea for three comics and I dreaming to one used to draw… I’m just a young artist for three years until I myself I’m creating some graphics Anthro and I still perfectly my draw style and I’m still learning – and unfortunately I’m not always happy with the results of my work and then I have a art dimple, to this I feel a little then to you all great artists (from childhood I’m interested in Anthro art, but it was not until three years ago, so I really went into this art-you can see if you want .: http://cracowpoland2013.deviantart.com/gallery/44444065/My-drawings; http://cracowpoland2013.deviantart.com/gallery/)
But every day for good luck, I’m a cheerful person, and i’m glad life – and since when I started to write with you it’s rare I have such Art dimples ;) :D
Good art!
Art is . . . not a thing I do. But I appreciate your picture of Quin and Dak!
Nah, not your fault. Blame wordpress. (except not too much, we need them to host the comic)
It’s nice to talk to you, too!
Oooh I see what you mean. The person in the first panel on (https://westerndeep.net/comic/chapter-2-page-60/) is Kenosh after he returned to Lutra.
The old Ermehn who advises Hardin is named Ashtor, and he doesn’t appear on that page. He appears in these scenes: (https://westerndeep.net/comic/chapter-1-page-50/), (https://westerndeep.net/comic/chapter-1-page-60/), (https://westerndeep.net/comic/chapter-2-page-24/), (https://westerndeep.net/comic/chapter-2-page-48/)
How much do you understand? I don’t want to waste your time telling you stuff you already know.
Wow, I love all the detail you put into your drawings! Keep up the excellent work, Jakub.
Haha XD No, no, no XD XD XD – I don’t mean and I didn’t ask about the childhood and life of Dakkan and Kenosh – because it just I very well understand ;) ; I just meant about this Ashor :) , exactly I did not understand until the end what he advises, and sometimes (I guess) it is alleged something Hardrin, for example .: Hardrin after the fight in the camp , and in a cave just before the attack on the Canid garnizon . I did not understand until the end of the history and geography of these kingdoms and their policy (inter alia in the prologue, and deliberation on their King – It is just too high language level for me, and Internet marketing dictionary me incomprehensible stupidity translators :p :(
Ah … When it comes to the my graphic that I’m glad that you liked it, but still for a couple of weeks should be here on this website ;) – I’ve sent probably a week ago this work to Alex and He said that for a couple of weeks will be on the website :) . You know, this is my first Fan Art :) . And the graphics has a “duality”, and is associated with our sprinning beautiful tradition – but everything will explain just how this work will be published here ;)
You know, Jakub, as far as webcomics go, you should check Shaking Off Sorcery a fantasy tale from Poland about a boy who lives in a magical world where everything is possible…….. and he’s kind of sick of it all.
Now in english as well.
Sorry, here is the english link.
Seriously, these comments need an edit button.
TheSillyzealot – Do you mean that my English is so bad that you can not read my comments? :O :( :'( If it is, that I’m sorry for it once again and once again I say that I’m still learning English, and even some things I can not understand – a conversation with you addition me great joy and pleasure, and for me is a great exercise ;) . Literally yesterday I was passed the compulsory English Matura Exam, at the end of high school :)
And this comic is very cool, and fun that is in Polish ;) :D
OK, finals are over so I can finally reply.
Alright, the things you don’t understand are the politics in the prologue, and in the scenes with Ashtor by the fire and in the cave, right? Just making sure before I info dump all over the comment section. Do you get the scene where Hardin and Ashtor are on the cliff over Deltrada (here: https://westerndeep.net/comic/chapter-2-page-24/)
No, I think he just thought you’d like the comic- and he got the link wrong, so he had to post a new link instead of editing his comment. Your English is pretty good, although there are a few mistakes here and there, especially with verb tense. But I’m sure you’ll get it- you’re pretty smart.
Yes – exactly this is interests me :)
Aaaaa… OK, sorry ;) – Yes, I like comics, particularly Anthro, medieval and historical- but comedy, adventure comics also like ^^ ; depends on what my eye fall/what appealed to me, and with this differently sometimes-how do you want I can tell you I used to recommend some nice comics (but it is the one thing from a lot of my other interests – so to speak, “I am a man of the Renaissance”) ;) ;) ;)
In my English the biggest trouble I have with past, future times – etc. But learning that language gives me great joy :D
And as a curiosity, I will something to show you, associated with the languages – I very much admire and I bow my head and I like those of you who take English for fun trying to pronounce Polish words ;) – what gives for everybody, a lot of laughter on each side :D
I Recommend it, for example: simple names of major Polish cities ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUTTosdOQGA
Or very liked by me – USA Ambassador in Poland – Mr Stephen Mull; He undertook the last speaking Polish words which gave a very funny effect for him and for me ^^ To facilitate giving translations of these words into English, According to the order from this movie ;)
( Chrzaszcz brzmi w trzcinie – The beetle sounds in cane
Korale koloru koralowego – Chaplet of Coral color
Dziewięćdziesiątdziewięć groszy – Ninety-nine cents
Plac trzech krzyży – Three crosses square
Suwalszczyzna – Suwalszczyzna region
Kopalnia Soli w Wieliczce – Wieliczka Salt mine
Barszcz z uszkami – Borsch with dumplings
Schabowy z mizerią – Pork chop with cucumber salad
Kluski Śląskie – Śląskie dumplings
Jajecznica ze Szczypiorkiem – Scrambled eggs with chives
Polska jest Przepiękna – Poland is Beautiful )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jniKtV-ny5o
XD It’s just for fun and as a curiosity I’m telling XD :D I’m a cheerful man :D XD I love laught :D
I wasn’t saying that I didn’t understand you…..
But, it’s true, sometimes I don’t.
And there are so many smiley faces in your comments. So many faces! Winking, smiling, opening their D-shaped mouths! They are everywhere!
Well, unfortuaently I have that I show my emotions in the text through these faces… ;)
Congrats on your con success! How are the plans for the second book?
I think the pages we’re seeing currently are the second book, so I take it will be a while before we’ll see the physical book
I don’t think there’s anything I can add that somebody else hasn’t already said. Another great page, and the suspense is killing me!
What are you talking about, Kenosh? The unarmed combatants are the easiest ones to execute.
Clovis: He clearly has two arms!
Or does he?!?!
XD
I love this movie :D XD , and especially the stage XD
Hard to tell without color, but that sword looks suspiciously similar to the one in this picture: https://westerndeep.net/comic/nycc/
Actually this sword is similar… O.o To be honest I never pay attention to it…
Good observation :D
I’m very happy that everything went great at the con. I so wish I could’ve been there and contribute, but oh well, maybe someday.
But ohh boy, there’s so many things that could be inferred about today’s page. I agree with everybody that Hardin has some sneaky tricks up his sleeve. There’s no way that somebody who’s been building up all this strategy to take down the mighty Canid Army would “Quin” it up. It’s pretty awesome that our heroes finally come face to face with Hardin though!
And of course there’s the small details. Again I give major props to Rachel for always making the best faces and poses (in respect to the two Canid grunts in the first panel and everything else). I totally love it!
And lastly, could we just call this last few pages “Dakkan appreciation week”? or something because It’s funny how every one of us is excited how Dak is taking control and being super serious. Amazing work James!
Dakkan Appreciation Week.
Lasts 365 days a week.
You know – time in the comic is completely different XD ;)
Thanks much! :D
The damage would be if inadvertently possibly Hadrin killed Kenosh… While no loss if to kill Clovis… – And in fact he has for this opportunity.
Ano jo :) – Exactly ;)
That and Dakkan is just a generally likable character, I am right? Who doesn’t find otters adorable? And thanks for the kind words!
I feel like Clovis would be pretty justified in offing Hardin, though. It’s not pretty or very chivalrous, but hey, no doubt Hardin’s gonna kill more people soon if he can help it. Oh the ensuing suspense!
Congratulations on your first fan drawing showcase. Enjoy the promotion to artist!
The only thing holding Clovis back at this point is that ermines are an endangered species, or some junk.
Considering the Candid put them in that situation I’m going to take a wild guess and say they don’t really care that much
What’s the most popular flavor of chewing gum among the Canid?
Spearmint.
:)
And their favorite writer is Shakespeare.
In battle they’re known for their spear-it.
And why just the taste of mint? O.o
Did you know that Clovis has quite the green thumb? He gave gladiolus to all of his enemies.
Excuse me? As it has a green thumb? O.o … I did not know about is ;) Hmmm… Interesting… ;)
You’re confusing this poor guy with language-dependent puns. X)
First one’s easy at least. “Spear”mint being a Canid’s favorite gum flavor. And other spear-related puns after that.
This last one’s a little more subtle. “Having a green thumb” is an idiom meaning “good at growing things,” and “gladiolus” is a type of flower, which is a play on “gladius,” a Roman sword. :B
….I’m sorry, but unfortunately I still do not understand it…. XD
I don’t know why….
I believe you, that Canid soliders like chew Mint Gum, but what flower? What the swords of the Gladiators of Rome? XD …. Sorry but I confused now… XD
They’re puns about weapons, because the Canid would like anything to do with weapons. ;)
Aaaaaaa… Now I understand :D Right… Somehow the weapon itself to “sticky” for their paws… ;)
Sword of.
To hammer the point home, we had to bow to the power of puns, and sling them at each other.
Ah… Ok ;)
I hate to axe, but what’s going on? I sai, there’s a lot of nonsense in the comment section these days,