[Serpamia Flare]

rufiangel 17th Aug 2017, 6:00 PM edit delete

Happy Thursday, folks! :D

Okay, this one's drawing together a LOT of threads so I'll point them out for convenience, since I'm sure readers must have forgotten some (if not all) of these:

- 'Speedcaster' is first seen on this page.
- The page right after it sheds a little more light on 'True Imperia'. The A/N on this page tracks a lot of the relevant points in relation to it.
- In terms of why Briar was involved, this page hints on why.
- The historical tension between Imperia and Clandest is spoken of in the story of King Titus and the Dancer but tl;dr - Clandest used to be Imperian soil.
- As to what a 'dark disc' is, it's been mentioned just once in passing on this page...

Hopefully that should help illustrate a lot of what's happening on this page - I know there's a ton going on! Whew.

As a side-note, Mizu - the lovely creator of the fun and adorable Visual Diary of My Life - drew a response comic to this silly joke WIP from the last page, and... just... just read it XD

Shipping has gone a whole new level with this and I'm just cracking up XDDD Thank you so much Mizu <333

Another shout-out to the interactive horror/adventure Blood is Mine, because one shout-out doesn't feel like enough. XD; It's such a fun story, and it updates every day, believe it or not. Please check it out if you haven't already! (Note the swearing/violence tags, though!)

I'm a little behind on showcasing fanart (besides Mizu's XD), updating Patreon things and doing the other stuff I said I'd do; I apologise, and I'll try to get on it eventually. Just know that the pages are getting really labour-intensive so I'm pouring more time into paging than usual!

Alrighty, that's it from my end. Thanks loads for reading SF!! ;v;* I'll see you guys on Monday! <3

mjkj 17th Aug 2017, 6:03 PM edit delete reply

So, Rose-brother Speedcaster is under the influence of something or somebody...

Uh-oh - is that (the equivalent of) a bomb...? =O

So, briar is also involved - I wonder what that defender is going to do about his son...

Laifen: Thorn of ice, pierce my foes that stand against me

*lol* great one, Mizu <3 (*lol* Nemi, you really fluster Kylie there... =P ...and poor Cain is heartbroken, and jinny... *lol* <3 <3 <3)

Scia 17th Aug 2017, 10:37 PM edit delete reply

I think it'd be more accurate to say that Speedcaster is being manipulated. Even if he believes in the cause (which I think he might not), I don't think he wants to be involved this way.

Ophelia says a dark disc involves "a bloody battle between the summon and the mage." I've been assuming that "bloody" is literal and not being used just as slang. So I'm guessing it's something like subjugating a powerful demon, and as the two struggle for dominance, there's a physical/magical toll on each of them.

The poor kid seems terrified, and I think it's over using the dark disc. He might be the timid kind, but I think it's a clue of just how awful dark discs are.

MST3KFan 17th Aug 2017, 6:13 PM edit delete reply

Somebody's got them crazy eyes! O_o

Something tells me everyone might want to take cover here.

Matt Knab 17th Aug 2017, 6:40 PM edit delete reply

Eep, I get a "suicide bomber" vibe from this guy. :(

Crestlinger 17th Aug 2017, 9:58 PM edit delete reply

When you remember your lines, but fudge the delivery.

Said disc is a Gate spell for one demon or a legion or has a singularity purpose. Either way it had quite the seal placed on it as indicated by the discarded wire and gem in the last panel.

Now what kind of a spell would Madou have to cast to make that fan art canon? (Because you know He would if anyone.)

Digi5 18th Aug 2017, 1:26 AM edit delete reply

It was nice to re-read the "King Titus and the Dancer" story again. I'm thankful you took the time and effort to create links to relevant past pages!

Haha, that response comic by Mizu! XD

Blood is Mine is addicting. 8) You were right when you said it was engrossing! It took me a few pages to get into it, because I'm not into those "You wake up in a room"-type games, but I quickly got immersed in this story. By the time I realized I needed to take a break, half the day had gone by! ^^' ...Also, the fanart you did for it has inspired me to do another fanart for Serpamia Flare! :)

megados 18th Aug 2017, 7:39 AM edit delete reply

Speedcaster seems very nervous, and possibly has a good idea what danger is in play here with this dark disc.

DLKmusic 18th Aug 2017, 7:57 AM edit delete reply

Ok, Jarvi, Pay up!!! I wanna spend my winnings BEFORE that Dark Disc kills us all!

What is it with mages in your world, Rufi? are ALL of them Batsh... err (Family friendly, dlk, family friendly) ...a cross between Gonzo and Daffy Duck?

CiciEnixa 18th Aug 2017, 12:49 PM edit delete reply

If there was ever a scene that perfectly shows the fantasy equivalent to a radical group bent on wiping an entire city off a map for a "great cause", I think this would be that scene. Every speech bubble from Speedcaster I was muttering these little curse gasps. And this is just fiction but I knew things were getting pretty real, it just strikes all those chords, especially Speedcaster's own fear.

Despite it being a really bad thing, I would really like to see the summon for this Dark Disc. Will it be a scary fairy or something... bigger?

(Briar what have you dooone D:)

You did this page a little too frighteningly well, Rufi, just saying XD At least for me.

Lighter side note 1: Is the red piercing on his lip like Cain's earring? Could Cain have totally gotten a lip ring? XD
Lighter side note 2: I love that response strip, Mizu XDDD <3

KAM 18th Aug 2017, 2:07 PM edit delete reply

Duh duh duhhhhhhhhh! :-)

Jarvi 18th Aug 2017, 7:51 PM edit delete reply

That's some nervous terrorist there :o

Jarvi 18th Aug 2017, 7:51 PM edit delete reply

That's some nervous terrorist there :o

Seabiscuit 19th Aug 2017, 8:10 AM edit delete reply

S-something like a suicide bomber? D: D:

Comic 524 - True Imperia

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