Sick Delays and Sick Fanart

No one really plans to get sick, but it's bound to happen two or three times a year in my case. It's not the best update to happen at the end of the year, but it is an update! Thanks kindly to everyone who has checked in and helped keep me accountable for each week.

Also a little fanart from a special friend and supporter Cranberry. (Like her on Facebook)
She has always been there for me every hour I put my pen to tablet.

I appreciate any art or comments given about my work either on this site or via e-mail.


Thanks kindly,
Krontars

Concept Thursday - Imps

The original idea behind the small creatures who live in the forest is that they are the natural denizens of the planet. They live in the forest and act more or less like the guardians (as you'll see later on in the story). Their language is based on ancient Celtic runes used by the Druids known as Ogham. When you see their language written out in word bubbles, it is actually modern Gaelic Irish translated into Ogham.

I never had a real height for them. I just knew I wanted them to be smaller than the Asteroider, and that the Implings would be below the knee.

There is a degree of magic that they possess, it is very related to the plants and foliage that can be found on the planet. How it works and how far it can go has yet to be seen.

One specific example is the turning of the Asteroider's gun into leaves of some sort. The standard issue Pulse Laser Pistol is used by all explorers on 1st person probe missions. It has enough plasma based fire power to melt through 6 inches of High Grade Steel without overheating. Each pistol is tuned to its owner and cannot be fired by another with a different digital organic/digital signature without high criminal grade hacking.

While the gun itself is no longer featured, it's energy still remains on the planet. Who knows how it will affect the natural life already existing on the planet.

(Looks like I accidentally saved over page 28, but I will update it later today if not tomorrow.)

Now, let's begin...

Edit

In order to make the page seem more like a lesson in reciting an alphabet, I've changed the runes to be more simple rather than spelling out each rune name in their original language. I find it reads better and basically means the same thing.

Sit!

 Edit:

 With the older version accidentally getting saved over I took some liberties changing the standing/seated position of not only the Imps, but "Asteroider Daniels" as well.
I think it gives the feeling that she's a little more shocked and that it flows into the next page a little better. The lead Imp (aka: Ogham) has a much more demanding pose as well.

(I may have overdone the color as well.)

Old Version: