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Art and Elfquest / Re: Treefox's Elfquest portrait journey
« on: November 09, 2024, 11:20:19 PM »
I could tell he was looking upward. See? I can vaguely make out the sketch! Beaerclaw, Leetah, and Rayek were looking directly at the viewer, Joyleaf up, so it works. Hard to say at this point about the composition. I think once the basic lines are decided on, you can get a better idea of if the current composition works or if you should make any alterations. Definitely need to work in at least a bladed weapon, if composition permits, maybe a small shadow hinting at an anvil and hammer or make it more prominent. Again, I think that can be better determined once the image starts coming together more. Can't wait to see the progress!
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Art and Elfquest / Re: Treefox's Elfquest portrait journey
« on: November 09, 2024, 01:36:30 PM »
Never considered it, but I think a bear is a very appropriate "totem" for Treestump. I was surprised he is your next choice, but what a great one to do! I don't think I've tried to draw him, either (or Bearclaw or Joyleaf), but this should get your creative side motivated! Can't wait to see what you come up with, including what you incorporate from the other three in his life. I'm all for seeing your rough sketch, even if I can't decipher what's going on. Maybe I could see something you can't/don't and offer some advice, or at the very least, be inspired to get busy with my own efforts. Sounds like a win-win to me!
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Art and Elfquest / Re: Fanart calendar 2024 on Facebook
« on: November 09, 2024, 11:53:26 AM »
I was surprised and amazed that this prompted Wendy Pini to comment, especially the remarkable comment for Czarine's Lord Voll. I would definitely be flattered! She also commented on Startear's Bone Woman, and I believe that also had the most comments. This really has opened the work to a broader audience, and it's wonderful to hear back from them. Thanks for letting us know, Treefox! Great work, everyone!
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Art and Elfquest / Re: Treefox's Elfquest portrait journey
« on: November 01, 2024, 09:16:06 AM »
No offense taken! We all have our skills and approaches to drawing, we're all different. I perpetually have so many ideas in my head that I can never possibly get all to paper (or if I ever go digital...). But, in my life right now, I just don't have enough time or energy to be fast. When I was briefly in between jobs, I was churning out coloring that had been ignored for years. Now that I am very busily employed, sigh. Ah well.
Because I tend to work slowly, I also tend to change my opinion on my art before I can even finish it. Love that sketch, start inking it, I see errors that bother me, start to color it, I start thinking I could've done this or that much better. We are our harshest critics.
I liked Joyleaf's outfit as well, but I'd have to go back and check the designs again to see if there was anyone that really stood out to the point that I really wanted that outfit. Personal style and preference.
I look forward to seeing new art from you as well as what you've done for the calendar! I'm often inspired by others, and it just gets me more enthusiastic.
Because I tend to work slowly, I also tend to change my opinion on my art before I can even finish it. Love that sketch, start inking it, I see errors that bother me, start to color it, I start thinking I could've done this or that much better. We are our harshest critics.
I liked Joyleaf's outfit as well, but I'd have to go back and check the designs again to see if there was anyone that really stood out to the point that I really wanted that outfit. Personal style and preference.
I look forward to seeing new art from you as well as what you've done for the calendar! I'm often inspired by others, and it just gets me more enthusiastic.
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Art and Elfquest / Re: Treefox's Elfquest portrait journey
« on: October 31, 2024, 08:50:14 AM »
Of course, it’s up to you whether you want to keep the butterflies at the base, but it seems a bit distracting to me, almost as if “Hey, butterflies! Oh, and Joyleaf.” I say play around with it and see what you personally prefer.
I always thought Joyleaf’s bow was a simple long bow, but maybe the idea was it looks too straight to be a bow. Hmm. I’m at work at the moment and my phone just doesn’t cut it in terms of seeing details in illos.
I know how you feel! I have soooo many ideas rampaging through my pathetic overworked brain that I would love to put to paper, but I too suffer from slowness. I did come up with a new illo idea that I’ve started on, but I think this is number 827 of images I’m working on…sigh.
Keep up the great work! You’ve got a cheering crowd gathering!
I always thought Joyleaf’s bow was a simple long bow, but maybe the idea was it looks too straight to be a bow. Hmm. I’m at work at the moment and my phone just doesn’t cut it in terms of seeing details in illos.
I know how you feel! I have soooo many ideas rampaging through my pathetic overworked brain that I would love to put to paper, but I too suffer from slowness. I did come up with a new illo idea that I’ve started on, but I think this is number 827 of images I’m working on…sigh.
Keep up the great work! You’ve got a cheering crowd gathering!
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Art and Elfquest / Re: Treefox's Elfquest portrait journey
« on: October 30, 2024, 07:54:26 AM »
Oh, no, you didn’t offend me in the least! There are certainly elements of Dolly Parton in Joyleaf, and I respect the woman and like her music, it just seems overused or emphasized. Something. Shrug.
Yeah, hands and feet, the bane of many an artist. I’m sure you’ll make it work!
I think it’s up to you about the bow. I’m glad you included it since Joyleaf often is depicted for her looks and little else. She WAS a huntress, and it often feels neglected in favor of pretty. Still, while it appeared to be her weapon of choice, it didn’t seem as symbolic or defining as Newmoon or Strongbow’s bow(s). Again, I think as long as it is depicted, that should suffice. She’s an archer, but doesn’t have a specific or special bow she uses.
Yeah, hands and feet, the bane of many an artist. I’m sure you’ll make it work!
I think it’s up to you about the bow. I’m glad you included it since Joyleaf often is depicted for her looks and little else. She WAS a huntress, and it often feels neglected in favor of pretty. Still, while it appeared to be her weapon of choice, it didn’t seem as symbolic or defining as Newmoon or Strongbow’s bow(s). Again, I think as long as it is depicted, that should suffice. She’s an archer, but doesn’t have a specific or special bow she uses.
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Art and Elfquest / Re: Treefox's Elfquest portrait journey
« on: October 30, 2024, 12:48:41 AM »
Looking amazing, Treefox! I always liked the looks of Joyleaf, but I have to admit, I'm not much of a fan of the Dolly Parton reference. Ah well. Not offended, just...doesn't quite work for me.
But who cares! Loving this so far. I agree the chin seems to jut a bit for that angle, even though she did have a strong heart shaped face. It needs to remain a bit pointy, though, because of the heart shape, but perhaps emphasize the angle a bit less, give the lower jawline a little more fleshiness, if that makes sense. I did notice the wolf clasp on her cloak (what it seems like), but it's possible that it could face forward while she doesn't because jewelry does that. Some high- and lowlights can easily make it look perfect in its current position. Also, the butterflies and flowers in the hair can be the same blue but with different accents, highlights, and lowlights, maybe the butterflies and flowers can both have variations of subtle other colors in them since both typically do. There are no limits to that aspect. I don't think butterflies need to be added to the bottom of the illo to balance it out, strong contrasting colors in her cloak or some other detail would balance it out just as easily. I understand the butterflies are there to also help draw the viewers' attention to the face, the focus of the image.
I think while the visible hand is graceful, I think the fingers are a bit too thin. Just a little more fullness I think would make them even more elegant.
Can't wait to see the next posting! This is a remarkable challenge you've taken on, very stunning but not enviable.
But who cares! Loving this so far. I agree the chin seems to jut a bit for that angle, even though she did have a strong heart shaped face. It needs to remain a bit pointy, though, because of the heart shape, but perhaps emphasize the angle a bit less, give the lower jawline a little more fleshiness, if that makes sense. I did notice the wolf clasp on her cloak (what it seems like), but it's possible that it could face forward while she doesn't because jewelry does that. Some high- and lowlights can easily make it look perfect in its current position. Also, the butterflies and flowers in the hair can be the same blue but with different accents, highlights, and lowlights, maybe the butterflies and flowers can both have variations of subtle other colors in them since both typically do. There are no limits to that aspect. I don't think butterflies need to be added to the bottom of the illo to balance it out, strong contrasting colors in her cloak or some other detail would balance it out just as easily. I understand the butterflies are there to also help draw the viewers' attention to the face, the focus of the image.
I think while the visible hand is graceful, I think the fingers are a bit too thin. Just a little more fullness I think would make them even more elegant.
Can't wait to see the next posting! This is a remarkable challenge you've taken on, very stunning but not enviable.
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Art and Elfquest / Re: Treefox's Elfquest portrait journey...?
« on: October 29, 2024, 08:00:32 AM »
I would love to! I know I keep mentioning it, but I also need to post the challenges and collage we’ve talked about. I’m always lurking about on this site, so count me in! Like the viruses I deal with, I’m hard to get rid of!
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Art and Elfquest / Re: 2025 Fan Art Calendar Guidelines
« on: January 16, 2024, 12:51:47 PM »
Duh...just read that part of Maggie's post. Like I said, it's been rough lately. Thanks!
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Art and Elfquest / Re: 2025 Fan Art Calendar Guidelines
« on: January 16, 2024, 12:44:57 PM »
To be certain I understand, all conversations regarding the 2025 calendar should go to the elfquestfanartcalendar email address or can we post ideas here? I think this weather is getting to me. My brain hurts. We had freezing rain and snow, so I was not about to drive down the mountain to go to work today.
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Art and Elfquest / Re: 2024 Fan Art Calendar Guidelines
« on: April 07, 2023, 12:41:29 AM »
Ayooooah all! I am going to TRY and submit this year. I have a couple sketches from a while back that I can see if I can finish in time. Sorry I've been away, but life has completely hit me hard in my personal, family, and professional life. Due to all these issues, I cannot make promises of anything except to try before something else happens. Family issues have improved, but still not great; the rest has just beaten me down. Sigh. Still, this actually helps keep me going, so I hope to contribute this year. I'll keep you posted.
Maggie, I'll send you email with my character selection to make sure they're okay.
Wow! Love that last year's calendar is trending; and it looks amazing!
Maggie, I'll send you email with my character selection to make sure they're okay.
Wow! Love that last year's calendar is trending; and it looks amazing!
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Art and Elfquest / Re: 2021 Fan Art Calendar - Theme Chit Chat
« on: April 07, 2021, 12:21:44 PM »
I have to admit this year's calendar was worth the wait. I honestly think this is some of the best work in a long while. Everyone seems to have really put a lot of time, effort, and detail into each and every illo. I'm sorry we couldn't use all of the images, they were all so amazing. Great work everyone!
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Art and Elfquest / Re: 2022 Fan Art Calendar - Theme Chit Chat
« on: January 12, 2021, 08:14:27 AM »
Yes, first and foremost, thank you very much, Maggie, for continuing to do this. I am certain it is a lot of time and effort, often seeming pointless. We love you!
I have two possible suggestions. I believe I've suggested "ACTION" before, but I'll offer it up again. This can be anything provided the images are not static - it must have ACTION in it! The other idea is "CONFRONTATION" meaning depicting the encounter between A and B. It can be something like Cutter confronting Winnowill or something less negative such as when Savah met Timmain. I believe it was Treefox that did the illo of the GoBack deer suddenly CONFRONTED by the dense growing green of the Wolfriders' forest home. When Gobacks met the Wolfriders (or conversely the Sun Villagers). So, both remain general enough that the artists would have a broad range of ideas and characters to work from. I suppose "Encounters" as a title would work just as well.
Of the currently provided list, I like Long Friendships, Seasons (but might be limiting since there are really only four), Villains and Heroes (although that seems a little close to Contrasts), and Cliffhangers. I could manage Comedy after remembering an idea my mother had for Yule. Really should draw that one anyway - too damn funny!
I have two possible suggestions. I believe I've suggested "ACTION" before, but I'll offer it up again. This can be anything provided the images are not static - it must have ACTION in it! The other idea is "CONFRONTATION" meaning depicting the encounter between A and B. It can be something like Cutter confronting Winnowill or something less negative such as when Savah met Timmain. I believe it was Treefox that did the illo of the GoBack deer suddenly CONFRONTED by the dense growing green of the Wolfriders' forest home. When Gobacks met the Wolfriders (or conversely the Sun Villagers). So, both remain general enough that the artists would have a broad range of ideas and characters to work from. I suppose "Encounters" as a title would work just as well.
Of the currently provided list, I like Long Friendships, Seasons (but might be limiting since there are really only four), Villains and Heroes (although that seems a little close to Contrasts), and Cliffhangers. I could manage Comedy after remembering an idea my mother had for Yule. Really should draw that one anyway - too damn funny!
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Holts / Re: Elfquest fanart RPG 2 - the land of ice
« on: August 04, 2020, 12:08:34 PM »
(Welcome back, Jeb!)
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Holts / Re: Elfquest fanart RPG 2 - the land of ice
« on: July 30, 2020, 07:52:24 AM »
(Has it really been almost two weeks? I can't apologize enough. Been crazy on my end, but it looks like it MIGHT settle down enough for me to crawl out from under all the stupidity)
Stormhunt and Runedance collapse into the unaffected ground and enjoy a good thorough roll, partly to remove the stench, partly just for the sheer pleasure of it. Also might help to mask their own scents to navigate the strange land more concealed. After a few moments, Runedance decides to rise and check out the others. Stormhunt shakes the dirt and debris vigorously before joining her wolf friend Solstice beside the others. The two bonds share the events directly with each other and await the next challenge.
Stormvex sends calm and soothing emotions to Stormsong (argh! All these Storms! Wait, I love storms...), but does not interfere with his choice. He continues to gently and carefully pour his concoction into the wolf hoping it will help him. He briefly glances at Runedance and updates him before sending to Marut to do the same and ask about Laluna. **I can send Runedance over to see if he can help, but I doubt he could offer much other than standing around,** he adds.
Stormhunt and Runedance collapse into the unaffected ground and enjoy a good thorough roll, partly to remove the stench, partly just for the sheer pleasure of it. Also might help to mask their own scents to navigate the strange land more concealed. After a few moments, Runedance decides to rise and check out the others. Stormhunt shakes the dirt and debris vigorously before joining her wolf friend Solstice beside the others. The two bonds share the events directly with each other and await the next challenge.
Stormvex sends calm and soothing emotions to Stormsong (argh! All these Storms! Wait, I love storms...), but does not interfere with his choice. He continues to gently and carefully pour his concoction into the wolf hoping it will help him. He briefly glances at Runedance and updates him before sending to Marut to do the same and ask about Laluna. **I can send Runedance over to see if he can help, but I doubt he could offer much other than standing around,** he adds.
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Holts / Re: Elfquest fanart RPG 2 - the land of ice
« on: July 13, 2020, 01:04:39 PM »
(Jeb, I am so very sorry to hear about your issues. You don't have to go into any detail; we have all been in situations that prevent us from considering anything else until the situations are resolved. Hope you can return very soon, but until then, take care of yourself and hang in there. Runedance will miss Moondrop! Perhaps Moondrop can simply vanish during all the crazy activity? She can return easily with Berit's great ideas later on. I myself have been very distracted, but I MIGHT be given a bit of a reprieve in the next few weeks)
Solstice whines and nudges Stormsong. She can feel him slipping away and isn't sure if she should call him back. It is "The Way" to surrender and let go under the right circumstances, but is this circumstance the right one? She sends to him, calling, but not demanding him to answer or return. The choice is his, and she will respect it.
Stormhunt snarls with annoyance and finally releases the vile prey. She rubs her eyes and face in the ground, water, snow, or not. She growls and paws at her mouth to remove some of the rotten taste. She briefly thinks anything large and strange must not be good eats around these parts. She suddenly felt homesick for the dense, hot jungle. She'd rather be shedding and panting than sick.
Stormvex is about to answer Marut when he calls out for help for Laluna. He hesitates when he receives a send from Solstice and notices her hovering sadly over Stormsong. He looks back at the elves surrounding the blue haired healer and takes a deep breath. He rushes to the wolves, since no one was checking on them. Perhaps he could help them and then race to Laluna's side. **Marut, the wolves need tending; I'll be there in a moment. I can only herbal heal but I might have something that can help,** he quickly sends to the grey haired male.
Solstice licks her bond's hand. **Help? His pack calls but he not decided.** Stormvex understood and reaches for his own pack of personal items. He pulls some herbs and healing liquids Sona had given him. He tried to remember which was which and what did what. He mixes a few to make a compound to combat what might be the poison(s) and pours it carefully down Stormsong's throat so he won't choke on it. **Carefully, friend,** he encourages. **I am Stormvex, Solstice's bond elf. This may help. Rest. We will wait for you.**
Runedance rolls on the ground away from the goo left by the strange beast to clean himself a bit. He grins, feeling the joy of the simple pleasure. He hears the commotion of the others and stops long enough to assess if he's interested or not. He certainly was no healer, and there were several elves attending the fallen. He takes note of his friend and their bonds. Rising, he goes over to them. He is about to suggest something when he sees Stormhunt. He walks to her, grinning. **Just didn't know when to give up, eh, puffball? Hang on, I gotcha,** he grabs his own pack and returns with a flask. **Drink it; it'll help.**
Mixed results. Solstice (2...well, shit), Stormhunt (6 - hurray!), Stormvex (5 - well, maybe Stormsong has a chance!), Runedance (5 - suck it, evil thing)
Solstice whines and nudges Stormsong. She can feel him slipping away and isn't sure if she should call him back. It is "The Way" to surrender and let go under the right circumstances, but is this circumstance the right one? She sends to him, calling, but not demanding him to answer or return. The choice is his, and she will respect it.
Stormhunt snarls with annoyance and finally releases the vile prey. She rubs her eyes and face in the ground, water, snow, or not. She growls and paws at her mouth to remove some of the rotten taste. She briefly thinks anything large and strange must not be good eats around these parts. She suddenly felt homesick for the dense, hot jungle. She'd rather be shedding and panting than sick.
Stormvex is about to answer Marut when he calls out for help for Laluna. He hesitates when he receives a send from Solstice and notices her hovering sadly over Stormsong. He looks back at the elves surrounding the blue haired healer and takes a deep breath. He rushes to the wolves, since no one was checking on them. Perhaps he could help them and then race to Laluna's side. **Marut, the wolves need tending; I'll be there in a moment. I can only herbal heal but I might have something that can help,** he quickly sends to the grey haired male.
Solstice licks her bond's hand. **Help? His pack calls but he not decided.** Stormvex understood and reaches for his own pack of personal items. He pulls some herbs and healing liquids Sona had given him. He tried to remember which was which and what did what. He mixes a few to make a compound to combat what might be the poison(s) and pours it carefully down Stormsong's throat so he won't choke on it. **Carefully, friend,** he encourages. **I am Stormvex, Solstice's bond elf. This may help. Rest. We will wait for you.**
Runedance rolls on the ground away from the goo left by the strange beast to clean himself a bit. He grins, feeling the joy of the simple pleasure. He hears the commotion of the others and stops long enough to assess if he's interested or not. He certainly was no healer, and there were several elves attending the fallen. He takes note of his friend and their bonds. Rising, he goes over to them. He is about to suggest something when he sees Stormhunt. He walks to her, grinning. **Just didn't know when to give up, eh, puffball? Hang on, I gotcha,** he grabs his own pack and returns with a flask. **Drink it; it'll help.**
Mixed results. Solstice (2...well, shit), Stormhunt (6 - hurray!), Stormvex (5 - well, maybe Stormsong has a chance!), Runedance (5 - suck it, evil thing)
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Holts / Re: Elfquest fanart RPG 2 - the land of ice
« on: June 29, 2020, 08:56:51 AM »
Stormhunt attempts to bring the evil bunny down, her initial failure making her determined all the more. (Assuming she gets the same taste), she realizes this thing has a taste that even in her most starved state is inedible. Growling and snarling, she angrily swipes at it with all four paws and bites at the ears, hoping there is some part that she can latch onto without a repulsive taste. It would be such a waste of meat (if there is any to be had!) and energy to merely give up and let go.
Solstice immediately releases this nasty thing and spits out whatever is in her mouth. To further get rid of the rot, she paws at her jaws before using whatever snow or water that may be present to clear out her mouth. **Yech!** she open sends. **Bad! Rotten meat!** Once she has cleared the rancid flavor from her mouth, she moves to Stormsong's side. **Help?** she offers, sniffing at him. **Hurt?** She is not sure what has happened with him, but checks for injuries. The stench coming off of him is worse than anything she's scented before, but death and decay is something she has experienced before. She tries to send reassurance.
Stormvex snarls with disgust at this thing. His mind reels with the thoughts and images Moondrop had sent to him earlier about another strange beast that wasn't what it appeared at first. Clearly, whatever the "bad thing" is was still around. Was it even there? Had their minds been tricked and deceived so badly? He steps back and quickly considers his next move. **Runedance,** he locksends to his friend, **take this thing out, if it really exists, and let's put an end to this!**
Runedance shakes off the goo he had been sprayed with, mildly annoyed. He could swear Stormhunt had rolled in something just as stinky before...at least once. **I'm on it,** he replies before nocking an arrow. How could he suggest this thing wasn't there? Clearly it was, and he smelled enough to remind everyone it was. He launches arrows into the beast, focusing on lethal points, until it stops.
Okay, I don't think Stormvex needs a roll here, so: Runedance (6), Stormhunt (3 - uh-oh), Solstice (6). Why can't I get these sixes any other time?!
Solstice immediately releases this nasty thing and spits out whatever is in her mouth. To further get rid of the rot, she paws at her jaws before using whatever snow or water that may be present to clear out her mouth. **Yech!** she open sends. **Bad! Rotten meat!** Once she has cleared the rancid flavor from her mouth, she moves to Stormsong's side. **Help?** she offers, sniffing at him. **Hurt?** She is not sure what has happened with him, but checks for injuries. The stench coming off of him is worse than anything she's scented before, but death and decay is something she has experienced before. She tries to send reassurance.
Stormvex snarls with disgust at this thing. His mind reels with the thoughts and images Moondrop had sent to him earlier about another strange beast that wasn't what it appeared at first. Clearly, whatever the "bad thing" is was still around. Was it even there? Had their minds been tricked and deceived so badly? He steps back and quickly considers his next move. **Runedance,** he locksends to his friend, **take this thing out, if it really exists, and let's put an end to this!**
Runedance shakes off the goo he had been sprayed with, mildly annoyed. He could swear Stormhunt had rolled in something just as stinky before...at least once. **I'm on it,** he replies before nocking an arrow. How could he suggest this thing wasn't there? Clearly it was, and he smelled enough to remind everyone it was. He launches arrows into the beast, focusing on lethal points, until it stops.
Okay, I don't think Stormvex needs a roll here, so: Runedance (6), Stormhunt (3 - uh-oh), Solstice (6). Why can't I get these sixes any other time?!
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Holts / Re: Elfquest fanart RPG 2 - the land of ice
« on: June 18, 2020, 12:56:48 PM »
Stormhunt sinks her teeth further and further into the neck, the blood only making her hungrier and craving more. She wraps herself around the bunny, using her weight to bring it down. She lives for this!
Solstice attempts to hamstring the other leg to prevent it from kicking or clawing. She still wasn't sure of this strange beast, but it certainly seemed like a bunny. And bunnies made good eats. Solstice's tail seemed to stand straight and wag slightly with delight. She too felt the wildness of the hunt. Swiftly, she reaches up and grabs at the haunch, yanking at the white fluff to get to the meat below.
As far as Stormvex is concerned, it was time to end this. Even strange, mutant animals deserved better. Knowing where the heart would be on a normal hare, he aims for the same area, avoiding the bonds and other elves.
Runedance grins widely and manically. **Finally!** he locksends to Stormvex and the bonds. **Something other than blabbing!** Grasping his sword, he launches for the bunny's back to slice the spinal cord.
(Looks like bunny's done for: Stormvex (6), Solstice (5), Runedance (6), Stormhunt (4) - the die gods smile upon me!)
Solstice attempts to hamstring the other leg to prevent it from kicking or clawing. She still wasn't sure of this strange beast, but it certainly seemed like a bunny. And bunnies made good eats. Solstice's tail seemed to stand straight and wag slightly with delight. She too felt the wildness of the hunt. Swiftly, she reaches up and grabs at the haunch, yanking at the white fluff to get to the meat below.
As far as Stormvex is concerned, it was time to end this. Even strange, mutant animals deserved better. Knowing where the heart would be on a normal hare, he aims for the same area, avoiding the bonds and other elves.
Runedance grins widely and manically. **Finally!** he locksends to Stormvex and the bonds. **Something other than blabbing!** Grasping his sword, he launches for the bunny's back to slice the spinal cord.
(Looks like bunny's done for: Stormvex (6), Solstice (5), Runedance (6), Stormhunt (4) - the die gods smile upon me!)
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Holts / Re: Elfquest fanart RPG 2 - the land of ice
« on: June 16, 2020, 07:46:22 AM »
(This happens in every game, in every jointly written story. Sometimes, things get so very slow. Since it's your game, I think the decision is yours to make, but 4 days wait should be okay; if a character is critical in a scenario, maybe a bit longer. At this stage, and it's only from my own perspective, our characters are separated enough that your continuing shouldn't interfere with anyone else. Maybe it will encourage the "silent" to reply, maybe players are waiting to see what happens to make a comment. Again, only my opinion. You know I'm lurking about and am patient...sort of.)
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Holts / Re: Elfquest fanart RPG 2 - the land of ice
« on: June 08, 2020, 05:19:15 AM »
Stormvex is about to reply when the scream went out and the killer bunny appeared. He is clearly startled by it - how could he or Solstice not detect it beforehand? No matter, he grabs his halberd and races toward the snowy white opponent. Until he understood what this was about, distance seemed a better option. **Solstice, Stormhunt, distract! Neck or tail!** He recalls the memory from Moondrop of the strange beast that turned into something ordinary and common. Could this be the same situation? He keeps his senses wide open to detect anything possible; was this another of the mountain's mysteries?
Solstice howls eagerly but not so sure about this thing. But, food was food. Briefly she wondered if Stormsong would be joining in. She races to inspect for any and all weaknesses, and to possibly run it to exhaustion if need be.
Runedance is equally startled. He was ready and eager to hunt, and now dinner serves itself! **Woo-hoo!** he open sends as he charges with Stormhunt at his side, his sword firmly gripped in his hand. A bow would work better, but not on such a large animal. He needed something he could control more effectively...and it would be more fun this way, anyway. **Food for all!** Stormhunt sends, nearly drooling at the thought of so much meat. She wasn't concerned in the least where it came from or why it was so large (or fierce), but much like her bond elf, food was food!
Okay, not joking here, I rolled for each four: Stormvex (6), Solstice (4), Runedance (4), Stormhunt (6). How weird is that? LUCKY, but odd.
Solstice howls eagerly but not so sure about this thing. But, food was food. Briefly she wondered if Stormsong would be joining in. She races to inspect for any and all weaknesses, and to possibly run it to exhaustion if need be.
Runedance is equally startled. He was ready and eager to hunt, and now dinner serves itself! **Woo-hoo!** he open sends as he charges with Stormhunt at his side, his sword firmly gripped in his hand. A bow would work better, but not on such a large animal. He needed something he could control more effectively...and it would be more fun this way, anyway. **Food for all!** Stormhunt sends, nearly drooling at the thought of so much meat. She wasn't concerned in the least where it came from or why it was so large (or fierce), but much like her bond elf, food was food!
Okay, not joking here, I rolled for each four: Stormvex (6), Solstice (4), Runedance (4), Stormhunt (6). How weird is that? LUCKY, but odd.
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Holts / Re: Elfquest fanart RPG 2 - the land of ice
« on: June 03, 2020, 09:54:27 AM »
Stormvex locksends to Wander. **I do not wish you dead or injured, but if you are capable of causing such harm when you are under another influence, what is to prevent you from turning on us again? YOU may not want to, but what of your influence? We may be able to help you, so you can be free of this...thing...and perhaps join us so no one must worry. Consider, you might also encounter others that you harm without knowledge. Do you want this? We might be able to help you or find an answer in the mountain. We have invited you to do so.** Stormvex feels for the sickly one, but at the same time, he does not want him to sneak up on them later.
He quickly locksends to Marut, **I'm not doing anything to save my own hide, but trying to convince him he needs help. He attacked us under influence, what if he attacks others? He attacked his own holt, he could do so again to another holt. He doesn't seem to do or want to do it himself, so maybe the answers lie in the mountain or perhaps we can try again to help him. If he leaves now, nothing is changed, nothing is solved, no one is safe.**
Runedance shrugs. **Sounds good to me,** he casually open sends. **Come on, let's go check out this creepy mountain and get in some hunting.** He raises an eyebrow in amusement at Woodfox and Stormhunt. **Careful, ol' Gruff wouldn't hesitate to make a meal of you. It's not like you can climb a tree to get away from her.** He then shifts his weapons and starts off. **I'm off; come on, Stormhunt.**
Stormhunt snorts at Woodfox and brushes happily against her elf friend as the pair start toward the mountain. Runedance glances back. **Coming, Moondrop, or do you want to bother with these yappy elves? Stormvex, catch up when you're bored with this lot.**
He quickly locksends to Marut, **I'm not doing anything to save my own hide, but trying to convince him he needs help. He attacked us under influence, what if he attacks others? He attacked his own holt, he could do so again to another holt. He doesn't seem to do or want to do it himself, so maybe the answers lie in the mountain or perhaps we can try again to help him. If he leaves now, nothing is changed, nothing is solved, no one is safe.**
Runedance shrugs. **Sounds good to me,** he casually open sends. **Come on, let's go check out this creepy mountain and get in some hunting.** He raises an eyebrow in amusement at Woodfox and Stormhunt. **Careful, ol' Gruff wouldn't hesitate to make a meal of you. It's not like you can climb a tree to get away from her.** He then shifts his weapons and starts off. **I'm off; come on, Stormhunt.**
Stormhunt snorts at Woodfox and brushes happily against her elf friend as the pair start toward the mountain. Runedance glances back. **Coming, Moondrop, or do you want to bother with these yappy elves? Stormvex, catch up when you're bored with this lot.**
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Holts / Re: Elfquest fanart RPG 2 - the land of ice
« on: May 27, 2020, 07:53:58 AM »
(Has Marut exited the tower with Laluna?)
Stormvex watches Laluna and her progress with Wander. Perhaps Wander would listen more to Laluna in a more intimate setting rather than in the company of unknowns. He remains unconvinced of any progress with them, but all he could do is watch.
**Well?** Runedance poses open to those closest to him. **Are we going or what? If this isn't our fight, let's go find one of our own.**
Stormvex doesn't take his eyes of the events unfolding between the healer and Wander. **It may become our fight should he disappear now but resurface again when our backs are turned. You want to go up against a powerful, unstable rockshaper surrounded by rocks?**
Runedance shrugs. **Then you distract the others and I'll take him out.**
Stormvex ignores Runedance's comments. He open sends to those around him, **Let's see how this plays out and then we head to the mountain. If he refuses anything and keeps walking away, we better make it up that mountain and find out what's going on before he flips and attacks. Keep watching your back, and the others' as well.**
The bonds also seem attentive to the scene before them but make no attempt to interfere. Stormhunt growls. **Elf talk and talk. We go; hunt.**
Runedance grins broadly. **Finally, someone that makes sense.** He reaches over and scratches her ruff. **Come on, we can hunt while we head for the mountain, find what the problem is, and deal with it.**
Stormvex watches Laluna and her progress with Wander. Perhaps Wander would listen more to Laluna in a more intimate setting rather than in the company of unknowns. He remains unconvinced of any progress with them, but all he could do is watch.
**Well?** Runedance poses open to those closest to him. **Are we going or what? If this isn't our fight, let's go find one of our own.**
Stormvex doesn't take his eyes of the events unfolding between the healer and Wander. **It may become our fight should he disappear now but resurface again when our backs are turned. You want to go up against a powerful, unstable rockshaper surrounded by rocks?**
Runedance shrugs. **Then you distract the others and I'll take him out.**
Stormvex ignores Runedance's comments. He open sends to those around him, **Let's see how this plays out and then we head to the mountain. If he refuses anything and keeps walking away, we better make it up that mountain and find out what's going on before he flips and attacks. Keep watching your back, and the others' as well.**
The bonds also seem attentive to the scene before them but make no attempt to interfere. Stormhunt growls. **Elf talk and talk. We go; hunt.**
Runedance grins broadly. **Finally, someone that makes sense.** He reaches over and scratches her ruff. **Come on, we can hunt while we head for the mountain, find what the problem is, and deal with it.**
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Holts / Re: Elfquest fanart RPG 2 - the land of ice
« on: May 20, 2020, 01:13:18 PM »
Stormvex and Solstice exit the tower quickly and attempt to place themselves between Runedance and Stormhunt. Runedance took immediate notice of Wander as he sadly marched beyond the tower's entrance. He had promised Stormvex no killing unless...and damn if he didn't hope there would be an "unless." Runedance grasped his sword and let his eyes sear into Wander; he could feel his teeth grind as he thought to himself, 'Oh, please, just twitch...look at me...something…come on, give me an excuse...'
Stormvex positioned himself between the two before Wander had much of a chance to do anything, even if he had wanted to. Stormvex could see the sickly elf was more lost in his own thoughts than the world around him. Whew. **I said no,** he warned Runedance in a locksend. **This isn't our battle, and it isn't up to us to finish it. If he should attack, fine, but no provoking!**
Runedance growled and glanced at Woodfox. **Like most of them. Look, if there's no fun to be had, let's find some. I'm getting bored.**
Stormvex sighed and looked at Woodfox. **You okay?** He then notices Moondrop. **And you? You okay?**
Stormvex positioned himself between the two before Wander had much of a chance to do anything, even if he had wanted to. Stormvex could see the sickly elf was more lost in his own thoughts than the world around him. Whew. **I said no,** he warned Runedance in a locksend. **This isn't our battle, and it isn't up to us to finish it. If he should attack, fine, but no provoking!**
Runedance growled and glanced at Woodfox. **Like most of them. Look, if there's no fun to be had, let's find some. I'm getting bored.**
Stormvex sighed and looked at Woodfox. **You okay?** He then notices Moondrop. **And you? You okay?**
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Holts / Re: Elfquest fanart RPG 2 - the land of ice
« on: May 14, 2020, 10:11:36 AM »
**It may be up to you, then,** Stormvex locksends. **He knows you best and likely trusts you more than anyone else here. You need to stop him and see if you can encourage him to be healed or travel with us to the mountain to put an end to his instability. I will try and help, I'm certain Marut will as well, but I do not foresee him accepting any word from one of us. If he stays, he could be dangerous, if he banishes himself, he could be even worse. We have no way of knowing when he will change again, and what he would be willing to do in that state.**
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Holts / Re: Elfquest fanart RPG 2 - the land of ice
« on: May 12, 2020, 11:11:41 AM »
Stormvex glances at Marut and locksends to both him and Laluna. **No matter what we do, we run the risk of this one flipping on us again. If he walks out, he could easily turn up again and do damage. You do not regard killing necessary, but what options do we have? We could try to heal him now when he's agreeable, let him go and run the risk, take him to the mountain and see if he can be healed or get rid of whatever's affecting him, or kill him so he doesn't come back to haunt us. We better decide now.**
Solstice growls lowly as Wander moves past. She remembers what he did, although is scent is different. She can feel the tension among the elves and is on edge as a result.
Runedance whirls toward the caves but pauses. **What's going on in there? Wanna go caving or just hang around with this lot? Come on, let's have some fun!** he locksends to Stormvex.
Stormvex sends what has transpired so far with him and tells him if he sees Wander to not attack him. A decision must be made. Runedance is all for just putting Wander out of everyone's misery. There, problem solved. Still, he relents...barely. **Fine,** he sighs. **But if the little god so much as raises his arm, I'm going for it.**
Stormhunt appears restless and glares at Woodfox. She considers a quick snack, but maybe hunting around the caves would prove more entertaining...and less annoying.
Solstice growls lowly as Wander moves past. She remembers what he did, although is scent is different. She can feel the tension among the elves and is on edge as a result.
Runedance whirls toward the caves but pauses. **What's going on in there? Wanna go caving or just hang around with this lot? Come on, let's have some fun!** he locksends to Stormvex.
Stormvex sends what has transpired so far with him and tells him if he sees Wander to not attack him. A decision must be made. Runedance is all for just putting Wander out of everyone's misery. There, problem solved. Still, he relents...barely. **Fine,** he sighs. **But if the little god so much as raises his arm, I'm going for it.**
Stormhunt appears restless and glares at Woodfox. She considers a quick snack, but maybe hunting around the caves would prove more entertaining...and less annoying.