The flames of Dainix blaze and broil,
Eventually abating,
Leaving his body, whole and unburnt.
Erin, taking notes, calls it “Fascinating.”
I have seminars 8:30 to 10:30 on Fridays, so my response to next week will be pretty late. Also, I’ve done another page of chapter two, and I’m hoping to get more of it done.
Start the chapter right with Erin being scholarly in your face.
I’m glad we’re shown Dainix transforming back instead of it happening off-screen; we knew he could do it thanks to Tahraim, but it’s reassuring to see it happen. (Plus the transition on this page looks so cool).
These must be the ruins and wastelands Red mentioned the gang will be traveling through to give her drawing hand a well deserved break. She’s earned it, plus some conversations between these characters that have barely met outside of battle would be nice.
I suspect if Erin survives long enough, he will publish some very interesting texts on all sorts of magic beyond the well-studied and rune-controlled manipulations of elemental winds.
Oh my god. Yes. I love it. Art is pretty as usual! I assume this is a callback to “could you reproduce it under controlled circumstances”, which is already great, but I think that it would be hilarious if Dainix just returned from being a fire demon and just gets jumpscared by Erin taking notes in his face.
This page is so good man. Good art and good humor! I guess we can tell that Erin is okay since he’s taking notes again, probably chronicling the downfall of Tynan and his part in it.
There once was an Elemental Mage
Who’s watching the Ignan’s fires rage.
Seeing them abating,
He cries, “Fascinating”
And scribbles notes, page after page.
Okay, the art on this page is… wow. The stars in the background? Amazing. And can we just appreciate how Erin’s sitting in the rubble of a destroyed building?
I, like everyone else, love Erin’s wardrobe change. I also appreciate that we’re finally getting another non-combat chapter! This group is in desperate need of a breather (and of getting to know each other, something that Erin is evidently wasting no time on).
New chapter cover looks fantastic, Red! I love your use of petrichor’s double meaning with the stone silhouettes & golden blood! I’m always a sucker for wordplay
also, i’m pretty sure this is not “under controlled conditions” and that Erin really is just taking notes while Dainix cools down from the battle, cos there’s no way Kendal would let Dainix exert himself like this unless it was life-or-death. although Kendal might still be unconscious. but still, i doubt Dainix himself would want to enter soulfire mode just for Erin’s curiosity since he’s riddled with soulfire-related trauma
Coming back to the page after my classes, I realize that this is actually a subtle way of showing that some time has passed since Kendal passed out. Erin has changed into an intact shirt and the environment seems to have shifted further outside of Zuurith, since the area we were in prior didn’t seem to have any ruins around. So, I think we might be camping again. I wouldn’t be surprised; I’d bet our protagonists are a little tired of cities. Of course, I could be wrong, but I really feel like this chapter will be Interstitial part 2: a breather chapter where the characters get to take a break and build connections with the two new additions so they can start working with them as a team.
Also I have the mental image of Erin getting right up in Dainix’s grill as he’s transmogrifying back into a human. I wouldn’t be surprised if the first panel of Friday’s page is Erin being closer to Dainix than the latter is comfortable with.
WOOOO NEW CHAPTER
also, is erin going to do the “may i study you”thing again? that would be hillarious, but at some point hes going to figure out that people who can turn into/be taken over by giant elementals is totally normal.
Yes, I too wish to comeback from a ‘rage’. To a Friend’s Friend. Who I last saw; was Controlled by something, Capable & Willing to kill my Friend. That I Went ‘rage’ to Deal with. Knowing that I would’ve Either Died fighting or Killed Them. Now They Stands IN front of ME Insatiability Curious. I would have MANY Questions.
Awww! Erin is the cutest thing. He is so in Awe at Dainix’ fire form. Doing his magical science notes, but Awed, and completely unable to disguise that awe.
Nice structural contrast to the Void Dragon’s arrogant attitude.
@Goldfinch — good eye! I think that the name of the chapter has to do with recovering.
I have a feeling we’re going to get an updated character page soon.
Glad to see Erin packed more than one kind of shirt (unlike Kendal). But it begs the question, we’ve been following these guys for weeks right? Why have none of them ever changed? I mean, I’ll accept the answer that most of them only have one outfit, but clearly Erin has other clothes, I doubt they just went on a shopping trip in the destroyed Zuurith at least
I wonder if Erin got a good look at Dainix while possessed by the Void Dragon? Void saw Alinua very differently than how appears on the surface, so maybe there’s some similar insight to be had here.
Petrichor- The smell of clay or dust after the first rain following an extended dry period.
Petro- A prefix meaning of or relating to rocks. Or in this case, Stone.
Ichor- Blood of the gods, frequently gold in color.
@Leapyeargirl96 Erin has multiples of the same outfit like the autistic icon he is, but lost too many cloaks too pull it off anymore. Kendal has one outfit and is starting to smell a bit. Falst and Alinua rotate outfits, and we’ve just happened to check back in on them when they’re wearing the same one. Source: headcanon
Ok but imagine you wake up in this situation, probably still a little high off adrenaline and with some random guy staring at you like that muttering fascinating.
Do you;
a) reflexively punch/smack him
b) immediately bolt because NOPE
c) find an adult because 27 is not old enough to deal with this shit, no it is not.
@lilacspiral oh yeah that’s exciting, very recent! Tess and Dainix get to be protagonists! Falst finally got a third sentence! Many people got relegated to faces from the past, that’ll be fun to see them move when they come back. I like the new cover shots for Caliban and Tahraim. Lady Huracan, hi!
hot take, the name of this chapter is called ‘petrichor’ I know this might just mean ‘a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather.’ but since petri means stone, and ichor means the liquid that flows like blood through gods, are we gonna meet Stone?
broo are already “reproducing that under controlled circumstances” cmonnnn
Of course Erin would do that.
I love Erin he’s such a treat. I’m sure ur friends love it when u take notes on their special abilities
Almost didn’t recognize Erin there with his new clothes
For mobile readers.
Alt-text: you ain’t so bad yourself
Image source: fascinating
I expected Kendal to get a wardrobe change, but Erin? This is just plain awesome! He is rocking those gray sleeves (gray’s my favorite color)!
Ooooh fingerless gloves
Tess (standing just out of sight): and here we have a nerd in his natural habitat
Falst (standing next to her, holding binoculars): Oooooh!
The flames of Dainix blaze and broil,
Eventually abating,
Leaving his body, whole and unburnt.
Erin, taking notes, calls it “Fascinating.”
I have seminars 8:30 to 10:30 on Fridays, so my response to next week will be pretty late. Also, I’ve done another page of chapter two, and I’m hoping to get more of it done.
The flames Dainix weave beauty, devastating
And all Erin can say is: “Fascinating.”
Also we assume that’s Dainix, right?
:0 IS THAT A NEW OUTFIT
Oh, Erin. I’m getting flashbacks to “And do you think you could reproduce it in controlled conditions?”
Start the chapter right with Erin being scholarly in your face.
I’m glad we’re shown Dainix transforming back instead of it happening off-screen; we knew he could do it thanks to Tahraim, but it’s reassuring to see it happen. (Plus the transition on this page looks so cool).
These must be the ruins and wastelands Red mentioned the gang will be traveling through to give her drawing hand a well deserved break. She’s earned it, plus some conversations between these characters that have barely met outside of battle would be nice.
Bringing my thoughts from Twitter over:
I love how this (presumably) cooldown chapter after our huge fight starts with some literal cooling down to set the mood! Great stuff!
I suspect if Erin survives long enough, he will publish some very interesting texts on all sorts of magic beyond the well-studied and rune-controlled manipulations of elemental winds.
Erin keeps adding research subjects to his collection (himself included)
So, Erin got Danix to run some experiments, huh?
notice panel two, where the flames begin to turn into what seems like blood vessels. very nice detail, if a little squeamish
@ storylineobsessed
Love it!?
It took me the comments to realize this was Erin.
And I’m so happy to see him being an obsessed science nerd!
Finally. Something that’s not blue.
Oh my god. Yes. I love it. Art is pretty as usual! I assume this is a callback to “could you reproduce it under controlled circumstances”, which is already great, but I think that it would be hilarious if Dainix just returned from being a fire demon and just gets jumpscared by Erin taking notes in his face.
*Regains human form after spending the last hour as a sentient flame.
Erin: Hey, you, you’re finally awake.
Erin: Congratulations! You have been added to the list of friends/research subjects!
This page is so good man. Good art and good humor! I guess we can tell that Erin is okay since he’s taking notes again, probably chronicling the downfall of Tynan and his part in it.
My goodness Red! What kind of conspiracy board do you have set up to keep track of all these different threads!?
Is it just me, or is that starry sky a whole ‘nother level of beautiful? Also, Erin nerding out over Dainix = chef’s kiss.
There once was an Elemental Mage
Who’s watching the Ignan’s fires rage.
Seeing them abating,
He cries, “Fascinating”
And scribbles notes, page after page.
Okay, the art on this page is… wow. The stars in the background? Amazing. And can we just appreciate how Erin’s sitting in the rubble of a destroyed building?
Didn’t realize how much of the character’s appearance is based on lighting and clothing. My first thought seeing Erin was “who the hell’s this”
Okay okay cool shirt dude but all I can say to this is screaming “NERD” at you at the top of my lungs and honestly same bro
TL;DR: Cool thing must study – Mr. Hubris, on pretty much all the strange things he has encountered. A true academic here.
Love Erin’s new clothes. Wonder if the rest of the cast will also get updated wardrobes
Also Erin scientifically observing his friend is such a mood
I, like everyone else, love Erin’s wardrobe change. I also appreciate that we’re finally getting another non-combat chapter! This group is in desperate need of a breather (and of getting to know each other, something that Erin is evidently wasting no time on).
New chapter cover looks fantastic, Red! I love your use of petrichor’s double meaning with the stone silhouettes & golden blood! I’m always a sucker for wordplay
also, i’m pretty sure this is not “under controlled conditions” and that Erin really is just taking notes while Dainix cools down from the battle, cos there’s no way Kendal would let Dainix exert himself like this unless it was life-or-death. although Kendal might still be unconscious. but still, i doubt Dainix himself would want to enter soulfire mode just for Erin’s curiosity since he’s riddled with soulfire-related trauma
Coming back to the page after my classes, I realize that this is actually a subtle way of showing that some time has passed since Kendal passed out. Erin has changed into an intact shirt and the environment seems to have shifted further outside of Zuurith, since the area we were in prior didn’t seem to have any ruins around. So, I think we might be camping again. I wouldn’t be surprised; I’d bet our protagonists are a little tired of cities. Of course, I could be wrong, but I really feel like this chapter will be Interstitial part 2: a breather chapter where the characters get to take a break and build connections with the two new additions so they can start working with them as a team.
Also I have the mental image of Erin getting right up in Dainix’s grill as he’s transmogrifying back into a human. I wouldn’t be surprised if the first panel of Friday’s page is Erin being closer to Dainix than the latter is comfortable with.
WOOOO NEW CHAPTER
also, is erin going to do the “may i study you”thing again? that would be hillarious, but at some point hes going to figure out that people who can turn into/be taken over by giant elementals is totally normal.
Yes, I too wish to comeback from a ‘rage’. To a Friend’s Friend. Who I last saw; was Controlled by something, Capable & Willing to kill my Friend. That I Went ‘rage’ to Deal with. Knowing that I would’ve Either Died fighting or Killed Them. Now They Stands IN front of ME Insatiability Curious. I would have MANY Questions.
At what point do Dainix and Tess become official protagonists as opposed to random people hanging out with the heroes?
FightingHope- not only are there stars in panel five but but the last light flames from Dainix’s transformation back to human. Extra cool detail!
Awww! Erin is the cutest thing. He is so in Awe at Dainix’ fire form. Doing his magical science notes, but Awed, and completely unable to disguise that awe.
Nice structural contrast to the Void Dragon’s arrogant attitude.
@Goldfinch — good eye! I think that the name of the chapter has to do with recovering.
I have a feeling we’re going to get an updated character page soon.
Glad to see Erin packed more than one kind of shirt (unlike Kendal). But it begs the question, we’ve been following these guys for weeks right? Why have none of them ever changed? I mean, I’ll accept the answer that most of them only have one outfit, but clearly Erin has other clothes, I doubt they just went on a shopping trip in the destroyed Zuurith at least
Oooh not liking the Erin/Collector parallels
I wonder if Erin got a good look at Dainix while possessed by the Void Dragon? Void saw Alinua very differently than how appears on the surface, so maybe there’s some similar insight to be had here.
Are Danix and Tess going to become full time protagonists or are they staying in the everybody else section of the character list
Petrichor- The smell of clay or dust after the first rain following an extended dry period.
Petro- A prefix meaning of or relating to rocks. Or in this case, Stone.
Ichor- Blood of the gods, frequently gold in color.
UHHHHHHHHH??? This chapter should be interesting.
Erin! It’s rude to stare, pal!
WE’RE BACK also erin it’s rude to stare
@Leapyeargirl96 Erin has multiples of the same outfit like the autistic icon he is, but lost too many cloaks too pull it off anymore. Kendal has one outfit and is starting to smell a bit. Falst and Alinua rotate outfits, and we’ve just happened to check back in on them when they’re wearing the same one. Source: headcanon
Stark9865:
To me, that threshold has already been crossed. Band of five? Nonono. Band of six? There we go.
I’m pretty late but OMG Erin
As if I’m not crushing on him excessively already
Good GOD my simpiness is reaching new heights
Ok but imagine you wake up in this situation, probably still a little high off adrenaline and with some random guy staring at you like that muttering fascinating.
Do you;
a) reflexively punch/smack him
b) immediately bolt because NOPE
c) find an adult because 27 is not old enough to deal with this shit, no it is not.
I love me a good scholar boy. I shall adopt him.
Do yall think all of the paladins can channel the DoL at once?
@Hermit Thrush, that is perfect, I love it and it is now my head cannon as well. thank you for that
@Bottled.bluebells: oh, most definitely A. but then I would probably apologize XD
Oh hey side note, has anyone seen the new characters page? It got a pretty major overhaul
What Red’s done to the character’s page is great. I like the “faces from previous arcs” section.
my guy erin, knows how to lighten the mood!
@lilacspiral oh yeah that’s exciting, very recent! Tess and Dainix get to be protagonists! Falst finally got a third sentence! Many people got relegated to faces from the past, that’ll be fun to see them move when they come back. I like the new cover shots for Caliban and Tahraim. Lady Huracan, hi!
Tertinator-I think Erin’s fasciation with Dainix differs from the Collector’s obsession with Vash.
hot take, the name of this chapter is called ‘petrichor’ I know this might just mean ‘a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather.’ but since petri means stone, and ichor means the liquid that flows like blood through gods, are we gonna meet Stone?
Erin be stylin’
love the name for this chapter!
(To be completely honest, I learned what petrichor was from that one Doctor Who episode.
The first thing you see when you wake up