Dominic Deegan: Oracle for Hire, MK XXI - Death is not Zombies

[Drakyn]

Well, I am happy that Outrage Chief got a Happy Ending - but I kind of wish he was some way responsible for it.

I mean, did he do anything that meaningfully impacted the course of events in Maltak? The best I can think of is when he killed Jacob in a fit of rage - but that's more of a case of the plot advancing in spite of his actions.

Personally, I think all the Orcs should have just gotten high and let Dominic do whatever the hell he was going to do. Then the Arc would have been smaller, and without the killing

He DID go Wicked Witch of the West on Spiritfather while he was playing Hulk. Was he going to be stopped regardless or not? I honestly can't remember or care enough to look it up.

[Oracle_Hunter]

He DID go Wicked Witch of the West on Spiritfather while he was playing Hulk. Was he going to be stopped regardless or not? I honestly can't remember or care enough to look it up.

I mean, technically the Wonder Twins made it OK to kill him, and then Huk Thak finished the job.

I guess he served as a distraction?

[FoE]

I like how Outrage Chief doesn't get the slightest bit angry that Dominic lied to him about the DEATH OF HIS ONLY FAMILY. It shows that Outrage Chief is now Stoner Chief 2.0.

To be fair, it would be a bit illogical if his first reaction to seeing his dead son was anger at Dominic. I mean, he is the Orc Formerly Known As Outrage Chief, but still ...

Well, I am happy that Outrage Chief got a Happy Ending - but I kind of wish he was some way responsible for it.

I mean, did he do anything that meaningfully impacted the course of events in Maltak?

He did stand by and let the Deeganfriends save Maltak. Aside from sacrificing oneself to save a First Caste, that's the most important thing a Dominion Ape can do.

[spectralphoenix]

He DID go Wicked Witch of the West on Spiritfather while he was playing Hulk. Was he going to be stopped regardless or not? I honestly can't remember or care enough to look it up.

Well, Hukthak Hukthakked him after he got up again, but that probably would have been harder if he was still flying around unmelted.

[Fawkes]

I like how Outrage Chief doesn't get the slightest bit angry that Dominic lied to him about the DEATH OF HIS ONLY FAMILY. It shows that Outrage Chief is now Stoner Chief 2.0.

Come on, Phase, his son's alive. There is no other appropriate emotion but joy.

[Helanna]

I mean, did he do anything that meaningfully impacted the course of events in Maltak? The best I can think of is when he killed Jacob in a fit of rage - but that's more of a case of the plot advancing in spite of his actions.

Actually, he affected the comic quite a bit.

If he hadn't killed Jacob, Jacob wouldn't have had the chance to save rescue Luna, she would be dead now, and the rest of the comic would consist of Dominik crying, at which point it would end, fulfilling all the snarker's dreams.

Thanks a lot, Outrage Chief.

[Ganurath]

Actually, he affected the comic quite a bit.

If he hadn't killed Jacob, Jacob wouldn't have had the chance to save rescue Luna, she would be dead now, and the rest of the comic would consist of Dominik crying, at which point it would end, fulfilling all the snarker's dreams.

Thanks a lot, Outrage Chief.

Dominic would cry for a bit, yes. But then he would go on a three year arc to try to bring Luna back from the dead in a process that involves getting all three of the Deegan brothers to bond, Greg to become Supergreg again, and for some reason Jacob would wind up in a speedo. So, disaster averted.

Thanks a lot, Outrage Chief.

[Trazoi]

I'm happy with Adrak being restored and reunited with his father. There's so much weird altering magic being thrown around in the last month it would seem unfair if Adrak didn't get a dose of it, and it's nice to see a happy moment for Outrage Chief. It's the Fridge Logic of elements of this reunion that causes me to scratch my head:

• As the orc equivalent of a necromancer, Adrak had his own death wards for protection which was the reason he was only "mostly dead" and able to jump back to life. Surely Outrage Chief knew this, or at least had an inkling of hope that Adrak could be back?
• I assume Adrak was restored at the Shintula Caves where he died along with Jacob. Why didn't the say anything to each other, or at least exchange glances?
• For that matter, why didn't Adrak say hi to any of the other Shintula at the cave - or did they all come to the Bikta Sanctuary, warriors, farmers, children, the whole darn lot?
• Plus this reinforces how irrelevant travel is in Maltak. Travelling by foot from point A to point B is just something that happens, with just the odd random encounter bandits to break the monotony. I guess the random encounters have ceased now the Shintula have little way to defend themselves.

I also find Stoner Chief's explanation of why they should step down unconvincing to say the least. He's effectively arguing that they should hand control of their tribes over to the youngsters because they're charmingly naive. Of course, he is Stoner Chief so it's not exactly out of character for his argument to be nonsense, but I'd have thought Outrage Chief would be more sensible.

[Oracle_Hunter]

I also find Stoner Chief's explanation of why they should step down unconvincing to say the least. He's effectively arguing that they should hand control of their tribes over to the youngsters because they're charmingly naive. Of course, he is Stoner Chief so it's not exactly out of character for his argument to be nonsense, but I'd have thought Outrage Chief would be more sensible.

Best of all, they're handing it over to total novices right after a bloody civil war.

Good thing orcs lack critical reasoning, or someone might ask "hey, why aren't I King of the Orcs?"

But, in Outrage Chief's defense - he was high at the time

[Castel]

The OC was dragging along Adrak on his way to the Spirit Father, until Dominic told him to accept his son's death.

It is assumed Adrak's corpse was dumped in a ditch.

[Trazoi]

The OC was dragging along Adrak on his way to the Spirit Father, until Dominic told him to accept his son's death.

It is assumed Adrak's corpse was dumped in a ditch.

Ah, that's right, thanks for the correction. Although as you pointed out, it only raises further disturbing questions.

Best of all, they're handing it over to total novices right after a bloody civil war.

The bit that gets me is that Stoner Chief is expecting their idealistic approach to fail. And both he and Outrage Chief don't care. It's bizarre when the Doma's method of appointing chiefdom starts looking more sensible.

[Tackyhillbillu]

The bit that gets me is that Stoner Chief is expecting their idealistic approach to fail. And both he and Outrage Chief don't care. It's bizarre when the Doma's method of appointing chiefdom starts looking more sensible.

On the other hand... Stoner Chief is Stoner Chief.

What do you expect? Give him a bag of Cheeto's and he will be set.

[Oracle_Hunter]

It's bizarre when the Doma's method of appointing chiefdom starts looking more sensible.

Wait, the Doma have a method?

EDIT:

On the other hand... Stoner Chief is Stoner Chief.

What do you expect? Give him a bag of Cheeto's and he will be set.

For that matter - how did Stoner Chief get to be Chief?

[Castel]

I bet Time had something to do with it.

[Trazoi]

Wait, the Doma have a method?

"You break it, you buy it".

For that matter - how did Stoner Chief get to be Chief?

I thought the Rhazgala had to have a hereditary chiefdom, and Stoner Chief had a chief administrator to actually do the dirty work running the tribe. Since he's now effectively handed over to Grench, that either blows that theory out the water or there's somewhere behind the scenes there's a really ticked Rhazgala Grand Vizier.

[T-O-E]

For that matter - how did Stoner Chief get to be Chief?

The same way Grench was, meaning that the previous chief before him was also a stoner. And the one before him... And on, and on.

[Isabelle]

I have a theory Outrage Chief's outrage was the true source of his power (and awesomeness), which meant it was washed away in the rain along with everything else useful to the orcs. Maybe he'll get it back eventually.

[Turcano]

Dominic would cry for a bit, yes. But then he would go on a three year arc to try to bring Luna back from the dead in a process that involves getting all three of the Deegan brothers to bond, Greg to become Supergreg again, and for some reason Jacob would wind up in a speedo. So, disaster averted.

Don't forget the second, third and fourth resurrections and self-sacrifices of Klo Tark.

[Thrawn183]

You know, that bit with snuggly reminded me that the strongest magics are kept in the capital. Does that mean that there might exist something stronger than Mommy Deegan?

[Castel]

You mean like... The Dominus?

[Schlega]

New Comic

In which Mookie achieves a new level of artistic lazyness.

[spectralphoenix]

New Comic

In which Mookie achieves a new level of artistic lazyness.

So... yeah. It sure was hard being Luna, wasn't it?

[YHuntressE]

Wow. If it weren't for Azazia's ears and nose, I wouldn't be able to tell her and Luna apart.

[spectralphoenix]

So what exactly did Azazia do for Luna anyway? She just gave her a bunch of background exposition (that didn't matter, because Luna didn't do anything) and tried to strangle her a couple times.

[Castel]

"All-powerful conduit for the elements"

She was so powerful, she managed to get stabbed by The OC, Drained by Neilen and captured/used as battery by the spirit father.

And, of course, she used all the Orc elements. Wich seem to consist only of water and... grass/tree.

[Trazoi]

Azazia must be this arc's Travoria sister.

And, of course, she used all the Orc elements. Wich seem to consist only of water and... grass/tree.

Don't forget poorly spun yarn!

[Castel]

I just knew I was forgetting one.

[lord_khaine]

The bit that gets me is that Stoner Chief is expecting their idealistic approach to fail. And both he and Outrage Chief don't care. It's bizarre when the Doma's method of appointing chiefdom starts looking more sensible.

I saw it more like that they would lose their idealism as they grew older, so they should have a chance to change orc society before they became old and cynic.

[Trazoi]

I saw it more like that they would lose their idealism as they grew older, so they should have a chance to change orc society before they became old and cynic.

It was the way it was phrased: "Let them chase their ideals before reality has a chance to catch up" (emphasis as given in the comic). With that phrasing and emphasis the best interpretation I can put on it is that Stoner Chief thinks what the new young chiefs will do might be noble but it won't last. At worst, he thinks they're naive and need to get it out of their system and grow up. I'd lean towards the better interpretation, because who could possibly think Stoner Chief would think the latter?

[Ganurath]

It was the way it was phrased: "Let them chase their ideals before reality has a chance to catch up" (emphasis as given in the comic). With that phrasing and emphasis the best interpretation I can put on it is that Stoner Chief thinks what the new young chiefs will do might be noble but it won't last. At worst, he thinks they're naive and need to get it out of their system and grow up. I'd lean towards the better interpretation, because who could possibly think Stoner Chief would think the latter?

Since when does DD use bolding for meaningful emphasis?