Since the majority of voters approved, we are now having a press conference type of thing. Ask anything-- if we don't know, we'll make it up. And it will instantly become canon. So-- how this works: Ask us questions in the comments, and we will answer them in the next post. Be imaginative!
Note-- since we have, like no details posted, I've begun sections in the pages (see sidebar) where I'll post information on the culture, geography, wildlife, economy, etc. of the regions. So you might want to check there before you ask. (Probably not, though- I haven't written very much yet. ^^;;)
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03 March 2010
17 February 2010
Poll
Okay-- I know this whole thing is kind of confusing, so I was thinking I might have a sort of interveiw thing. I posted a poll, but (at least on my computer) the question is too long so it goes on top of the answers. For clarification, it says 'Should we make a post where you ask questions in the comments and we answer?' and the answers are 'Yes,' 'No,' and 'I don't care; do whatever,' in that order. Please vote!
11 February 2010
Headpriestess Vala Art
Make a wild guess as to who this is. Vala will be appearing (briefly) in the main storyline. She is the Headpriestess (no, really?) of the Marsh Chursh, Eastern Temple. She is wise and accepting, but a lot more stable than most other Headpriestesses. Notice that her ceremonial robes (all are custom-made) are composed mostly of straight lines and icy colors-- her water jiiaii's default form is a little ice sprite. She could also develop an earth jiiaii, but she's never really seen it as a priority so she wouldn't be able to just call it up in one try, and if she did, it would likely be very weak.
Admire her while you can, guys and gals, because I will not be drawing her in full regalia for a long time. My hand will fall off now. Until next time!
Time: way way way too long (about 8 hours altogether) Medium: sketch with Sharpie on paper, final in Photoshop.
01 February 2010
To Our Followers
Wow, our amount of followers jumped from four to nine in one night. I'm impressed. Thanks everybody, I just noticed the "Followers" bar on my blog last night (whoops). Anyway, in case you don't know, on this blog you should probably start reading from way back in...what, April? Of last year, because this is (supposed to be) a story, not a series of random events.
The concept art, of course, we just started adding in, and Noria is an awesome artist. In case you're wondering about the names, yes, they are pennames. H.E.You (that's moi, which is overrated in the English language) is derived from my initials, which - yes, for those of you who have trouble making deductions - are H, E, and Y, but no, my last name is not You. "Hey You" just seems like an awesome penname, especially since, again, they do come from my initials. Although I'd prefer the vast majority of you who didn't know who I was not to call me a stalker. :) Noria, on the other hand, is what we've been calling my collaborator/bff for ages, and we spent...what, an hour or so?...in badminton practice making our awesome slams and trying to come up with the best last name for "Noria". "Noria Rose" and "Noria Dove" were obviously cancelled out from the beginning..."Noria Hearth" we considered, as we did "Noria Johannsen" and other last names. But we didn't want something average; we were aiming for something that represented her, like a word from a favorite book, or one made up from something she likes to do, etc. But "Noria Art" is kind of stupid for obvious reasons, and "Noria Crivens" (Noria enjoys the Terry Pratchett books)...well, what can I say? In the end/locker room, we decided on Noria Gray, and there it remains.
The word "Jiaii" came from one of our earliest mutual favorite activities, making random letters on whiteboards by erasing bits of previous words. I don't recall what "Jiaii" actually came from - it was something for football, and I vaguely remember something about "butt"something, but it's a very unfocused memory. Anyhow, we classified "Jia" as "world" and "ai" as spirit, and the rest of the words came from there.
Our actual graphic novel series (only the text, concept art, outlines, and ideas will be posted on this blog), which is about the Hourglass Kingdom and its elemental spirits (you know what, just read the introduction, the very first post, can't miss it) originally came from the fact that Noria is an AMAZING artist, and she was doodling all these intriguing, practically perfect pictures and saying "Well I don't know" whenever I asked her what was happening here or how this bit came to be or who that thing was, which drove me nuts. So she gave me permission to make up explanations, and, well...go look at the second post.
Anyway, this blog is usually not as boring as this long explanation post, and the next step of the pain picture, along with hopefully another Man with the Shard chapter, is coming up when I finish my homework...so, see you all soon!
The concept art, of course, we just started adding in, and Noria is an awesome artist. In case you're wondering about the names, yes, they are pennames. H.E.You (that's moi, which is overrated in the English language) is derived from my initials, which - yes, for those of you who have trouble making deductions - are H, E, and Y, but no, my last name is not You. "Hey You" just seems like an awesome penname, especially since, again, they do come from my initials. Although I'd prefer the vast majority of you who didn't know who I was not to call me a stalker. :) Noria, on the other hand, is what we've been calling my collaborator/bff for ages, and we spent...what, an hour or so?...in badminton practice making our awesome slams and trying to come up with the best last name for "Noria". "Noria Rose" and "Noria Dove" were obviously cancelled out from the beginning..."Noria Hearth" we considered, as we did "Noria Johannsen" and other last names. But we didn't want something average; we were aiming for something that represented her, like a word from a favorite book, or one made up from something she likes to do, etc. But "Noria Art" is kind of stupid for obvious reasons, and "Noria Crivens" (Noria enjoys the Terry Pratchett books)...well, what can I say? In the end/locker room, we decided on Noria Gray, and there it remains.
The word "Jiaii" came from one of our earliest mutual favorite activities, making random letters on whiteboards by erasing bits of previous words. I don't recall what "Jiaii" actually came from - it was something for football, and I vaguely remember something about "butt"something, but it's a very unfocused memory. Anyhow, we classified "Jia" as "world" and "ai" as spirit, and the rest of the words came from there.
Our actual graphic novel series (only the text, concept art, outlines, and ideas will be posted on this blog), which is about the Hourglass Kingdom and its elemental spirits (you know what, just read the introduction, the very first post, can't miss it) originally came from the fact that Noria is an AMAZING artist, and she was doodling all these intriguing, practically perfect pictures and saying "Well I don't know" whenever I asked her what was happening here or how this bit came to be or who that thing was, which drove me nuts. So she gave me permission to make up explanations, and, well...go look at the second post.
Anyway, this blog is usually not as boring as this long explanation post, and the next step of the pain picture, along with hopefully another Man with the Shard chapter, is coming up when I finish my homework...so, see you all soon!
28 January 2010
A While
It's been a while since our last post, but I can now happily announce that we (*cough* Noria) have been working on a plethora of concept art sketches, which may be downloaded here someday. Also, the actual story of Oua and the Hourglass Kingdom will be continuing as soon as more inspiration appears. Sadly, inspiration doesn't appear; mostly it just stays in one place and waits for one of us to appear. So you see, this might not be all that easy.
Anyhow, here's a little bit of a giveaway; the next few story-posts will detail a history of the Man with the Shard! I know, exciting, huh? This will include the four original Elemental Jiaii, as well as the Jar of Subconscious and a very low-pressure elevator. The belt buckle...well, we're debating about including that. There are better ways to crack a magical jar, aren't there?
So, well, this is just a little alert to let you know...the next post is probably coming soon!
Anyhow, here's a little bit of a giveaway; the next few story-posts will detail a history of the Man with the Shard! I know, exciting, huh? This will include the four original Elemental Jiaii, as well as the Jar of Subconscious and a very low-pressure elevator. The belt buckle...well, we're debating about including that. There are better ways to crack a magical jar, aren't there?
So, well, this is just a little alert to let you know...the next post is probably coming soon!
25 October 2009
Just By the Way
Okay, just by the way everybody, Noria is AWESOME once again, and I am not going to reveal any more about Oua and the alligator for now. :) ("It's a crocodile," Noria exasperatedly adds).
Anyway, in case any of you were wondering, I can clear up a little more about the awesome awesome map without giving away too many spoilers.
Number one, deer-horses are not like mammoth-elephants. Mammoth-elephants are not used for transportation in the forests, just as deer-horses aren't used in the mountains. So, remember that.
Number two, the temples are the monarch in the HK. Of course they're just in the central area, but the other places are a bit more "savage" and govern more by "every man for himself" than with a permanent system of leadership. No King, no Princess, no Handsome Prince, no Democratic-Republican Senators. Just the temples - for the priests and priestesses (beginning at age 15) who have Jiaii talent. These people are very good with poisons and medicines and stuff.
Number three, the Rainforest region people are tricky, intuitive, unhesitant scammers, and live by an evolving system where law is contraband, but they are still very loyal, although they will still scam you. The second main area is the North, where it's cold and dry, distrustful and selfish. The third and last main area (these are the people areas, by the way, not the geographical areas, which are outlined in the map) is the Central area, which is the most civilized, lighthearted, educated, wealthy, and religious, and the most complex, although also the easiest to understand. The North and the Rainforest are both smaller and more obscure, and they have that sense where you don't even bother trying to understand them. So we focus on the Central area, which is where Oua was born, and where the Priestess girl will grow up.
Number four, tsibirds are awesome. Is there any more I have to explain?
Number five, the tree alligator - okay, CROCODILE - eggs are found in the hearts of the mangrove trees. I'm not going to specify what I have in mind about that yet, but it's true, and it will be important. By the way, tree crocodiles are awesome too.
And number six - EVERYONE IN HK SPEAKS THE SAME LANGUAGE AND USES THE SAME CURRENCY!!!! This may or may not be true, but by the time you read it, whatever it says will be the truth, so just read it, because good old Noria will edit it before anyone new stumbles across our blog. And hopefully, she will specify what that language and currency is, because I will need it now. Hint, hint.
All right, that's all for now! Wait for the next chapter...coming up soon!
No promises though. :D
Anyway, in case any of you were wondering, I can clear up a little more about the awesome awesome map without giving away too many spoilers.
Number one, deer-horses are not like mammoth-elephants. Mammoth-elephants are not used for transportation in the forests, just as deer-horses aren't used in the mountains. So, remember that.
Number two, the temples are the monarch in the HK. Of course they're just in the central area, but the other places are a bit more "savage" and govern more by "every man for himself" than with a permanent system of leadership. No King, no Princess, no Handsome Prince, no Democratic-Republican Senators. Just the temples - for the priests and priestesses (beginning at age 15) who have Jiaii talent. These people are very good with poisons and medicines and stuff.
Number three, the Rainforest region people are tricky, intuitive, unhesitant scammers, and live by an evolving system where law is contraband, but they are still very loyal, although they will still scam you. The second main area is the North, where it's cold and dry, distrustful and selfish. The third and last main area (these are the people areas, by the way, not the geographical areas, which are outlined in the map) is the Central area, which is the most civilized, lighthearted, educated, wealthy, and religious, and the most complex, although also the easiest to understand. The North and the Rainforest are both smaller and more obscure, and they have that sense where you don't even bother trying to understand them. So we focus on the Central area, which is where Oua was born, and where the Priestess girl will grow up.
Number four, tsibirds are awesome. Is there any more I have to explain?
Number five, the tree alligator - okay, CROCODILE - eggs are found in the hearts of the mangrove trees. I'm not going to specify what I have in mind about that yet, but it's true, and it will be important. By the way, tree crocodiles are awesome too.
And number six - EVERYONE IN HK SPEAKS THE SAME LANGUAGE AND USES THE SAME CURRENCY!!!! This may or may not be true, but by the time you read it, whatever it says will be the truth, so just read it, because good old Noria will edit it before anyone new stumbles across our blog. And hopefully, she will specify what that language and currency is, because I will need it now. Hint, hint.
All right, that's all for now! Wait for the next chapter...coming up soon!
No promises though. :D
19 September 2009
"Before the Sands Trickled" (Prequel): The REAL Chapter 3
Just kidding. There is no Eveline.
Ha ha. Gave you a scare, didn't I? And a little preview as to what's coming next. But no, not even the Jar of Subconscious can do something as wild as connect the Hourglass Kingdom to our world. You see, our world doesn't exist. Not to this story. Not to this reality.
So, now I'll brainwash you and force you to forget everything in the last two posts, because personally I think those two weren't half bad, and so I'm not going to bother erasing them. Just wait for the next one to get the next chapter of the story. I know, it's mean. But I like dragging things out.
So anyway...
I'll post the next one soon. So stay on the edge of your seats.
Ha ha. Gave you a scare, didn't I? And a little preview as to what's coming next. But no, not even the Jar of Subconscious can do something as wild as connect the Hourglass Kingdom to our world. You see, our world doesn't exist. Not to this story. Not to this reality.
So, now I'll brainwash you and force you to forget everything in the last two posts, because personally I think those two weren't half bad, and so I'm not going to bother erasing them. Just wait for the next one to get the next chapter of the story. I know, it's mean. But I like dragging things out.
So anyway...
I'll post the next one soon. So stay on the edge of your seats.
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