Chapter 2, yay! Here is a bigger size image of the Polaroid. Artor is not one to smile for any new-world contraptions, that goes double for cameras. *Edit — Between this page and the next I had changed Ace’s design slightly, so I went back and made the changes retroactively. His nose is now more… Continue reading Chapter 2

Page 20, Chapter 2. Introducing…Ace! His crooked nose is from a sparring accident. Artor still feels bad about that one. In this comic, <all text between carrots is in English.> All text without <> is translated from the main language of Pelkern.

I was trying to capture that feeling of not being able to sleep; on the nights when your limbs ache to your very bones with tiredness, but behind your eyes your mind stares out sleepless. (Continuity Edit: I forgot his wedding ring in panels 1, 3, and 4, added it in.)

Page 22. I’m pleased with how panel 3 and 4 came out. : D <All text between carrots is in English.> All text without <> is translated from the main language of Pelkern.    

Page 23. It’s 4 AM. <All text between carrots is in English.> All text without <> is translated from the main language of Pelkern.  

Page 24. <All text between carrots is in English.> All text without <> is translated from the main language of Pelkern. Here is a video capture of how I drew Ace in Panel 1:  

Page 25. Introducing Carolyn. I realize now that the first panel isn’t quite a proper establishing shot, so it will be a confusing transition from the last page. Ah well. <All text between carrots is in English.> All text without <> is translated from the main language of Pelkern. Ace and Carolyn are fluent in… Continue reading Page 25

Page 26. This one is coming a day late (complicated backgrounds, oof), but I think it turned out really nice. <All text between carrots is in English.> All text without <> is translated from the main language of Pelkern.  

Page 30. *Edit: I changed the dialogue and word bubbles slightly in Panel 4, for clarity.* Artor and Sol’s grandfather were old friends. Myles, Maia, and Eleanor are looking for the grandfather (who was carrying Sol) in Chapter 1, on Page 17.

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