That's quite a story to him. For once, the uncle is not actually the jealous usurper, but in being accused as such, his heart is becoming colder. Great stuff.

Thank you Let! He is meant to be a sympathetic character, once his backstory comes to light. In fact he was quite happy with his brother becoming the high-ruling king. Alabast was once a very easygoing, funloving fellow (for a demon!) who didn't use to take his role too seriously. That was before his brother gained absolute rule over the demon realms, before the fight between the two of them that cost him his wings, and his life as he knew it.

Quite welcome. That's quite a creative take on the whole royal brothers trope (though I find evil uncles tend to be the sexy one, like Keldor/Skeletor) and I can appreciate a nice new spin on an old thread like that. You must be quite the storyteller. : )

Lol, he's not exactly a good guy these days, although his situation is pretty tragic. I love writing! Sometimes I write more than I draw! I just wish there was more time in the day to do both. X( I can never get everything in my head out on paper, but I do try!

It makes you sympathize with him more, good or not. I wish I could draw art and write more stories myself, but I'm way too busy during the week and I just end up gaming when I do have free time.

Understandable. That's how it was for me for a long time too. You just have to figure out what it is you most want to do in your free time and that will make you happiest. :)

I suppose. Got so many ideas I want to put on paper.

This is a fantastic piece man. ;)

Also you have ice horns? And rock the beard just so?

(Is not secretly filled with beard envy >> )

I do have a wonderful, full beard, that I love very much. :) I tend to keep my horns shorter though, admittedly.

Very cool.

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This is a really neat design! And I'm loving the backstory a lot! Awesome job on both! :o

Ty Joe!
(I may also have needed a future boyfriend for Nobuo, my tengu!)

Pfff of course xD They fit well together admittedly :3

A frozen land at the bottom of Hell ? is it a reference to the Divine Comedy that I am spotting ? Anyway, this guy has a really nice character design, and his attire looks pretty warm and comfy for an ice demon, with all this fluff (and by the way I love how you have drawn his hair and fur, this fuzzy beard looks especially handsome). It makes a pleasant contrast with the ice protrusions that sprout from his body, such as the beautiful pair of frozen horns he sports (the tiny icicles are a really amusing addition, and I love the ice ring that he put in his ear ; it would be rad if he had other body adornments in the same style, like ice nipple piercings). I am also really fond of the way you drew his hands ; I don't know how to put it but there is something about his claws that I find really titillating...

Haha, I suspect you are! Dante certainly provides a handy template. ;) Alabast does have a heavy jacket, but remember, he didn't start out as an ice demon. In fact he hates the cold, but is cursed to never be able to feel warmth. Sometimes, fleetingly, he remembers, but then it is gone again. :( Thank you very much for the attention to details! I had a fun time creating him (after several failed head sketches) and ended up very pleased with his final design!

Wow, this is a pretty dark backstory (not that I mind of course, that's probably one of the most creative and malign curses that I have ever read about). I would like to give this guy a big hug, but he probably wouldn't feel anything... Make you wonder who is actually the coldest of the two brothers. I would be curious to know what kind of relationship Luc will have with his uncle. And yeah, this poem is probably - why am I even using "probably" ? - one of the most fascinating depiction of an infernal landscape ever made. It is such an amazing way to feed your imagination.

In fact a hug from some new arrival would give him a moment's joy in feeling the warmth from another, but it usually doesn't last. Certain things, tied to strong memories help him to remember who he used to be so long ago. Luc has an almost comically optimistic view of people, well, certain people, and tries whatever he can to help them if he believes they deserve it. Alabast is not happy to see his nephew initially, due to who his father and brother are, but pretends to be a caring uncle while he sets his trap for the group.
Later, it's actually Nobuo my tengu and Alabast's interactions that begins to make him feel alive again. Maybe a fledgling love can melt through all that ice?

Yeah, fight cold with the fire of passion ! Let him burn in a pyre of love and cuddles !