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Cursed, of Course: A Fantasy Comic
CURSED, OF COURSE
(Images should be fixed. Keep me updated.)
A Fantasy Comic by Shoreward
Pellan wants to be a warrior, with all the rescuing, fighting, and celebrating that implies. Unfortunately, there's a slight problem
This comic follows in Pellan's attempt to correct a curse, and all the people who come to help or hinder that effort.
The Update Schedule:
I will be aiming to update once a week, usually towards the end of said week. I write, so my daily word-count may divert my attention if I don't organise my time properly like a big, dumb idiot. Any other disruptions will be noted as they come up. I try not to miss two weeks in a row except in serious situations.
The Beginning:
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Spoiler: ArchivePart One: To Cure a Curse (Introduction)
The Map
Page 1 Not right
Page 2 Warrior in Need
Page 3 A Last Resort
Page 4 Panic at the Temple
Page 5 Fallen Star
Page 6 Taking Counsel
Page 7 Questions and Answers
Page 8 At Last I See
Page 9 Right of Heights
Page 10 Looking Back
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Part Two: Flame of the East - Cover
Page 11 Hit the Road
Page 12 The Flame
Page 13 Tempting Fate
Page 14 Never Far Along the Warrior's Way
Page 15 Hearth Home
Page 16 Life Story
Page 17 Shadows
Page 18 Reading the Signs
Page 19 Foot Plus Mouth
Page 20 Oh, Pellan...
Page 21 Meanwhile
Page 22 Perception is a Wisdom Skill
Page 23 You All Expected This
Page 24 Hubris Schmubris
Page 25 Caged
Page 26 Loot to Go
Page 27 Inspirational Speech
Page 28 Title
Page 29 Sounds Like a Personal Problem
Page 30 The Job
Page 31 Cunning Plans
Page 32 Brave, Brave...
Page 33 A Promise Made
Page 34 Everyone Should Have One
Page 35 The Moment
Page 36 Priorities
Page 37 Point of View
Page 38 How Things Go
Page 39 Opportunities
Page 40 Guess Who
Page 41 She Will Remember That
Page 42 Photo-Map-ic Memory
Page 43 Making Plans
Page 44 Natural Ones
Page 45 Samurai Cat
Page 46 Fight or Flight
Page 47 Vengeance
Page 48 Projectiles
Page 49 Wham
Page 50 Echoes
Page 51 Have No Fear...
Page 52 And I am Also Here
Page 53 Last Thing You Want to See
Page 54 Invested
Page 55 Hasty Egress
Page 56 Don't You Forget About Me
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Part Three: Apart of a Team
Page 57 Good Morning
Page 58 Curse Mandatory, Snark Optional
Page 59 Major Minor Skills
Page 60 A Many-Layered Skill
Page 61 Bullseye
Page 62 Like a Truck
Page 63 Lessons Learned?
Page 64 Bonding Moments
Page 65 Running in the Rain
Page 66 Shelter
Page 67 Team Talk
Page 68 Getting to Know You
Page 69 It's a Wonder the Paper Wasn't Soggy
Page 70 Once Upon a Time
Page 71 The Box
Page 72 Hurt
Page 73 It's Raining
Page 74 Good Morning
Page 75 Sights
Page 76 Forward
Page 77 Symbols
Page 78 Connections
Page 79 Foreign Diplomacy
Page 80 Sunspot
Page 81 Urgent Message
Page 82 A Long Story
Page 83 I Want Off This Ride
Page 84 Wardrobe Change
Page 85 To the Point
Page 86 Shiny
Page 87 Rules of Entry
Page 88 Man of the Hour
Page 89 Long Time No Zap
Page 90 Present the Witness
Page 91 State Your Case
Page 92 Step One
Page 93 Stories
Page 94 Shoe Dropped
Page 95 The Other Shoe
Page 96 Hold up
Page 97 No More No More
Page 98 Criminal Records
Page 99 You're On My Crew
Page 100 Last Resort
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Part Four: The Cage
Page 101 Here We Are Again
Page 102 Jailhouse Blues
Page 103 Getting a Word In
Page 104 A Penny
Page 105 The Story Begins
Page 106 Memories
Page 107 Ruined
Page 108 Flashbacks
Page 109 Leave Me Be
Page 110 Here We Go
Page 111 A Brief Briefing
Page 112 Must We?
Page 113 The Issue on the Table
Page 114 Building Character
Page 115 Further Statements
Page 116 Contempt of Court
Page 117 Recess
Page 118 Turnabout
Page 119 Verdict
Page 120 Change of Focus
Page 121 Champion of the Sun
Page 122 And so the Night Passes
Page 123 Tentative
Page 124 Check-up
Page 125 Preshow
Page 126 Advantage
Page 127 Air and Water
Page 128 Intermission
Page 129 Uncle
Page 130 Curtains
Page 131 Time's Up
Page 132 Trial of the Century
Page 133 The Approach
Page 134 In This Corner
Page 135 First Exchange
Page 136 Cracks
Page 137 Bad to Worse
Page 138 Interference
Page 139 Results Hazy
Page 140 Major Upset
Page 141 The Prosecution Rests
Page 142 The Laws of This Land
Page 143 Composure
Page 144 Establishing a Precedent
Page 145 Direction
Page 146 Worth a Shot
Page 147 Conditions May Apply
Page 148 On the Trail Again
Page 149 An Interesting Week
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Part Five: Shadows
Page 150 Rewind
Page 151 Scapegoat
Page 152 We Now Return
Page 153 No Smoking
Page 154 Coughin'
Page 155 The Long Hall
Page 156 Imperfect Extraction
Page 157 Cheese It
Page 158 Roadblock
Page 159 Problems Keep Piling On
Page 160 Blackout
Page 161 Sacked
Page 162 Low Profile
Page 163 Stop Right There
Page 164 You Shall Maybe Pass
Page 165 Turn Around
Page 166 It's Been a While
Page 167 To Be Fair, It Wasn't Much
Page 168 Dead End
Page 169 Freebooter
Page 170 Acting Out
Page 171 HP Restored
Page 172 Bedside Manner
Page 173 The Lost People
Page 174 Never a Good Sign
Page 175 Dropping Eaves
Page 176 Somebody at the Door
Page 177 Table Talk
Page 178 I'm Sure Nothing Will Go Wrong
Page 179 Distractions
Page 180 The Mines
Page 181 Inside Man
Page 182 Reason
Page 183 Maybe It's Just a Drill
Page 184 Visitation
Page 185 Attendance
Page 186 That's What the Marks are For
Page 187 Total Chaos
Page 188 Bonk
Page 189 Chronic Rescue Disease
Page 190 Even
Page 191 Through the Gateway
Page 192 Ominous Phrasing
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Part Six: Walking on Air
Page 193 More Prison Starts than an Elder Scrolls Game
Page 194 Parley
Page 195 Ol Buddy Ol Pal
Page 196 Uncontrolled Burn
Page 197 Hell in a Cell
Page 198 Pulling Rank
Page 199 Hand Over
Page 200 Unseen
Page 201 The Host
Page 202 Hospitality
Page 203 Give and Take
Page 204 Q&A?
Page 205 Second Round
Page 206 A Decisive Blow
Page 207 Levity
Page 208 Had to Say Something
Page 209 Left in the Dark
Page 210 New Digs
Page 211 Speak Friend
Page 212 Propriety
Page 213 Voiced Concerns
Page 214 The One About the Lore
Page 215 Then There's This Guy
Page 216 Under Duress
Page 217 The Surface
Page 218 On High
Page 219 Hot and Cold
Page 220 Reach and Grasp
Page 221 Safe in Custody
Page 222 Clearance Level
Page 223 Up to Her Old Tricks
Page 224 Yes, but...
Page 225 The Search
Page 226 Change of Plans
Page 227 Fruitful Interrogation
Page 228 Gotcha!
Page 229 Unless...
Page 230 Caste Iron
Page 231 Oaths of the Warrior
Page 232 Escape Artist
Page 233 One Step at a Time
Page 234 There's Always B
Page 235 Expected Outcomes
Page 236 Best Laid Plans
Page 237 At the Seams
Page 238 Back to Business
Page 239 Pray I Do Not Alter it Further
Page 240 Legally Binding
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2017-01-07, 07:23 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Cursed, of Course: A Fantasy Comic
Big thanks to whoever put this up! I really appreciate it, and it just goes to show that I should get over my worries about bothering people with things like this.
Now that we're here, I can get down to business! I have a little buffer just in case I miss a week, but I'll chip into it in celebration of our thread's grand-but-subdued opening. I hope you guys like them!
Page 2 - Warrior In Need.
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Page 3 - A last resort.
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2017-01-07, 08:00 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Cursed, of Course: A Fantasy Comic
I really dig your art style, skele-dude is a qt3.14.
You seem like you've already drawn a lot before in your style, seeing how polished everything looks! I hope to see more of this. Good luck, I wish you more creative stamina than I have.
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2017-01-07, 08:14 PM (ISO 8601)
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Thank you tons! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Yeah, this isn't my usual style these days, but I was practicing for a little while on other, never-uploaded ideas before having the stones toss anything into the crazy wilderness that is the internet. It seemed like something light and fun to do after I write my main project each week, you know?
I've been making pages every week since I posted it for approval so I could try and get into the habit of keeping the schedule, which is why I was able to post two just now. I'm going to do my best to keep that up!Last edited by Shoreward; 2017-01-07 at 08:16 PM. Reason: A rogue comma.
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2017-01-07, 09:30 PM (ISO 8601)
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That face when no GF.
Also that face when you are a skeleton and have no face.
Anyway, really glad to see a new comic up, and with excellent art as well. That first strip told so much of the introduction with so little dialogue, and your character (Pellan) has a design with detail, but that isn't overdrawn.
Really looking forward to more!
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2017-01-07, 09:35 PM (ISO 8601)
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Thanks to you as well, then! I'm just glad anyone is interested in reading my weird little comic.
Funny thing, I got a bit confused for a second when you named the main character, since it hadn't happened in the comics yet - but then I remembered I wrote it into the summary in the OP.
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2017-01-09, 10:06 PM (ISO 8601)
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Wow, a new fan comic! I didn't even notice this until I saw it in your signature.
I'm enjoying the style and humor so far - it's pretty professionally done. The only real thing that bugged me is that Pellan's exclamation at the end of the first comic seemed a little clunky/oddly worded.
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2017-01-09, 10:20 PM (ISO 8601)
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Thanks to you as well!
And yeah, I could see that feeling "off". I went through a few sentences before settling on that one, and I wonder if dropping the "Then" off the beginning of the sentence would be enough to make it feel smoother.
I've been known to intentionally load my written character dialogue with weird grammar from time to time just because people can be like that, but this wasn't one of those times.
Glad to see someone else interested, in any case!
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2017-01-09, 10:29 PM (ISO 8601)
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This... is actually pretty sweet. Is this just a generic fantasy setting or does it run on D&D 3.5 rules like OotS?
Cool elan Illithid Slayer by linkele.
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2017-01-09, 10:42 PM (ISO 8601)
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2017-01-12, 10:58 AM (ISO 8601)
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Wow. I stumbled across this comic by accident, and I'm loving it!
I'm actually in the exact same boat as Pellan, Pathwinder-wise, due to...
Well, DM anti-fiat. In pathfinder, I'm an Undead Gravenight.
And yet somehow still a good guy.
Actually, I've posted quite a bit about it already. Have a look, if you like!
Spoiler: The story of my Graveknight-ification.
Here they all are, in order. I hope they prove to be good material!
http://www.giantitp.com/forums/shows...&postcount=665
http://www.giantitp.com/forums/shows...&postcount=676
http://www.giantitp.com/forums/shows...&postcount=681
http://www.giantitp.com/forums/shows...&postcount=695
And here is the definition of a graveknight:
http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/b...aveknight.html
(Note: I got to keep from being evil, sort of.)
I'm quite a fan of the comic already, as well as looking forward to the next update.
Also, feel free to message me about how I handled various
situations, if you need inspiration. Or just curious.
Yes, I'm being rather cringe-worthy. I'm well aware of this.
Thank you for reading this, and I hope you have a better day!
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2017-01-13, 12:25 AM (ISO 8601)
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Early update, since I did some really speedy work with my weekly wordcount this week. Another two pages to help clear out some buffer and get the momentum going!
Page 4 - Panic at the Temple.
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Page 5 - Fallen Star.
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"Long had we gazed at the stars in wonder, thinking them beyond our reach, and when our mystics read the signs, we hardly believed it. It was to be an age blessed by the great Skyfather, lord above lords above lords. Who could say what that meant for those of us scurrying below?"
- Drato Perek, Ruminations on the Descent of Heaven.
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2017-01-13, 12:38 AM (ISO 8601)
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Well, at least they're not turning undead or some equivalent. Though, who knows if Pellan is even actually undead. Curses, right?
Also, this part;
"Long had we gazed at the stars in wonder, thinking them beyond our reach, and when our mystics read the signs, we hardly believed it. It was to be an age blessed by the great Skyfather, lord above lords above lords. Who could say what that meant for those of us scurrying below?"
- Drato Perek, Ruminations on the Descent of Heaven.
She seems to draw some healthy amusement from people being hit in the face, so that's nice.
I also like her non-symmetrical design. And with all that bright blue, she certainly stands out herself.
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2017-01-13, 09:57 AM (ISO 8601)
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A large update, a new character, and quite a bit more more story!
I'm pleasantly surprised to see it out so soon, for that matter.
Again, I do apologize for my own cringe-worthiness.
I'm really enjoying this series so far, especially the attention to detail,
and I'm hoping you keep at it for a long while.
Not any longer than you would like, however.
thank you for reading this, and I hope you have a better day!
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2017-01-13, 04:55 PM (ISO 8601)
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Thanks guys!
I'm not sure how often I'll drop a little quote like that into a post. I don't want to use them to explain character, plot, or setting details I should be explaining in the comic itself, after all. Consider them 'bonus content pieces' to drum up some curiosity and get people wondering about things. I'll make sure that anything important to the story gets explained in-story at some point, so don't you worry about that.
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2017-01-13, 08:51 PM (ISO 8601)
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Hmm, interesting. I feel like there's just not quite enough information here to really formulate any guesses, other than that a larger cast has probably taken its first steps toward forming.
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2017-01-14, 04:30 AM (ISO 8601)
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Oh yes, I am enjoying this
A very creative idea, posing the question "what's left for a dashing Knight in shining armor once he's cursed to be a skeleton Knight?" you've put up a solid start, and the art is impressive, the characters are about a step or two more detailed than oots characters, for a slightly more serious, but still somewhat lighthearted story.
I hope you keep it up! It's been far too long since I saw new and interesting stuff in the Webcomics forum. I'm keeping this in my bookmarksLast edited by Prince Zahn; 2017-01-14 at 04:32 AM.
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2017-01-14, 06:10 AM (ISO 8601)
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Thanks for reading!
The extra detail is a function of how I would be drawing if it weren't loosely OotS-inspired. I decided to give my character designs a little more freedom of expression - literally. I've always found the movement of eyes to be important for emotion. One rather simple and subtle thing you can't do in a fully OotS style is move the eyes independently of the head (or really express with the eyes at all), so I designed my changes to let me do just that.
It's a little similar in principle to the difference between the Batsuits of the Dark Knight trilogy and the old Batsuit Keaton wore. Keaton couldn't turn his neck very well, so he often had to turn his whole body. Both are functional Batsuits, but one serves me a little better for what I want to do and how I work. Even if I don't always have the need to take full advantage of it, I like to have the option for when I do need it.
Anyway, that's enough of me for now. I'll try to drop another couple next week. I don't think I'll keep doing two updates each update day, but it's a nice way to get us into the story a little quicker at the start. Once we're out of my introductory arc here, I think I'll keep a more ordinary schedule. Never know, though.
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2017-01-19, 11:12 AM (ISO 8601)
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So, what do you intend the regular schedule to be, if I may ask?
It's been on my mind quite a bit.
Thank you for reading this, and I hope you have a better day!
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2017-01-20, 08:37 PM (ISO 8601)
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Page 6 - Taking Counsel.
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Page 7 - Questions and Answers.
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Once a week, usually towards the end but sometimes earlier. Extra updates come if I'm doing well for spare time that week or if, like the last few, I already have a buffer prepared and can drop something extra to get the momentum going faster.
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2017-01-20, 08:59 PM (ISO 8601)
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A quest to find...
THE WHITE TOWER
Also, I am now curious as to what happens to anyone who is touched with the storm. It does not sound pleasant.
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2017-01-20, 09:58 PM (ISO 8601)
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I'm thinking what I was sort of thinking before: "the Storm" is some kind of divine power, not necessarily harmful except to things like the undead. Hence why it's in question what would happen, since Pellan's only kind of undead.
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2017-01-21, 01:55 PM (ISO 8601)
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Yes! A new comic!
Thank you for posting this, it's always nice to see,
and I'm loving the story so far.
PPPFFFTT His expression with the broom! Hah!
So. The White Tower. I'm sure we'll get backstory about this little quest soon enough.
I'm also wondering just how deep this storyline will get,
as well as looking forward to the next update.
Yup. Just as cringe-worthy as always. And just as apologetic, which just makes it worse.
Thank you for reading this, and I hope you have a better day!
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2017-01-22, 09:44 PM (ISO 8601)
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I love how Pellan can only express himself with his eyes. His blank, constant grin keeps amusing me.
But he really needs to learn when he meets a fellow protagonist! Blue hair, special magical powers, quest-visions, you'd have to be crazy not to go along with it!
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2017-01-22, 11:51 PM (ISO 8601)
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For someone who was apparently your standard dashing knight before the whole curse issue came up, Pellan seems a bit oblivious to how these things tend to work.
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2017-01-23, 01:05 AM (ISO 8601)
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Cool elan Illithid Slayer by linkele.
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We also have a TvTropes page!
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Extended sig here.
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2017-01-23, 09:20 PM (ISO 8601)
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Another bonus update. Because I have no self control.
Page 9 - Right of Heights.
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"Eyes like gleaming stars, hair like the sky, and power like a tumultuous storm; all at once, we knew they had come to rule."
- Drato Perek, Ruminations on the Descent of Heaven.
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2017-01-23, 09:31 PM (ISO 8601)
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And then there were nine!
I wasn't expecting another comic so soon after the first! This certainly put a bright spot on my day!
And oof, that's got to sting, being conscripted like that. Never a good thing, in my experience.
I'd constantly object such actions if they happened to me, RPG-or-otherwise.
I'm certainly glad to see another comic so soon, however,
and I'm certainly looking forward to the next release, lack of self-control notwithstanding.
I hope Pellan survive's whatever's next, and I also hope I stop being cringe-worthy. Somehow.
Thank you for reading this, and I hope you have a better day!
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2017-01-23, 09:34 PM (ISO 8601)
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"Stupid railroad plot."
Who's that guy peeking around the corner, I wonder?