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Lady Talleraine runs all the bruisegrass containment in the region. It also runs a solid monopoly on the region’s production and sales of the stuff you can make with it, such as her house’s specialty, the spread of medical and recreational opiate-like substances that can be made with it. Blood Tea is one such product.
She enjoys cross-breeding plants as a hobby.
More on bruisegrass here if you’re into that sorta thing: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18904041/
Caedere does colors!
Lady Talleraine runs all the bruisegrass containment in the region. It also runs a solid monopoly on the region’s production and sales of the stuff you can make with it, such as her house’s specialty, the spread of medical and recreational opiate-like substances that can be made with it. Blood Tea is one such product.
She enjoys cross-breeding plants as a hobby.
More on bruisegrass here if you’re into that sorta thing: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18904041/
Caedere does colors!
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Not as big as some of our world's moths:
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The Trademaster is -definitely- a Vetinari type. I've thought that from the first time we met him. Not completely sane, perhaps, but completely in control of himself and with almost pure pragmatism driving him. He's loyal to his people not because it's his impulse to be, but because he knows it's the -effective- thing to do.
Oh, absolutely he's cut from the same cloth as Lord Vetinari. Vetinari, just like the Trademaster, was a study in contrast. He was an unabashed self-admitted tyrant, but unlike any other tyrant in history, he worked hard for his people. For the entirely pragmatic reason that that made him impossible to overthrow, as the people realize that any alternative to Vetinari would be far worse. So he got all the perks of being a tyrant AND Anhk-Morpork thrived under his rule.
The Trademaster's exactly the same way. He rules as a more-or-less benevolent tyrant, because in doing so he and House Ivenmoth stays on top, and the city he rules prospers. It has to be why he's so closely associated with the Enclave and Vizlet, too - he realizes that bringing the "scav" population under his control benefits him quite directly, and the city (and yinglets) as well.
He's going to be very, VERY unhappy hearing there are rogue yinglets around that tried to kill one of his people.
The Trademaster's exactly the same way. He rules as a more-or-less benevolent tyrant, because in doing so he and House Ivenmoth stays on top, and the city he rules prospers. It has to be why he's so closely associated with the Enclave and Vizlet, too - he realizes that bringing the "scav" population under his control benefits him quite directly, and the city (and yinglets) as well.
He's going to be very, VERY unhappy hearing there are rogue yinglets around that tried to kill one of his people.
Not sure why people called Viracroix unhinged/not entirely sane a few times. For me it looks like all of his actions (even those intended to inspire fear) is reasonable and calculated. You can interpret his character as a benevolent tyrant or merely as genre-savvy evil overlord, but to call him unhinged doesn't seem really based in reality. Maybe the same actions (e.g. executing his underling for violating a clearly stated order when no actual harm has been done) would be an indication of insanity in a leader in the modern world - but I can see why it would be 100% rational in some historical contexts, and Val Salia seems to be closer to that period in how people operate.
I think the Trademaster combines practicality, ruthlessness and benevolence in near-perfect balance. He makes each characteristic work to support the others. For example, he keeps a store of grain both to feed the people and to support his rule, and is consequently quite happy to kill the corrupt storemaster.
He expresses concern for Elim primarily for the sake of keeping Kass stable, but also mentions that the injured recruit is a good man. This indicates that he keeps track of all his soldiers, even the lowly ones, and is aware of their value. In the first few pages of the story, Elim makes a point of expressing his gratitude to House Ivenmoth, and no doubt Viracroix' spies have informed him of this loyal attitude.
He expresses concern for Elim primarily for the sake of keeping Kass stable, but also mentions that the injured recruit is a good man. This indicates that he keeps track of all his soldiers, even the lowly ones, and is aware of their value. In the first few pages of the story, Elim makes a point of expressing his gratitude to House Ivenmoth, and no doubt Viracroix' spies have informed him of this loyal attitude.
Confound that Ran, as frustrated as I've been with him in previous pages, this one makes me like him a little. Only a little. Confident charmers get to me every time. 😔
Also, as much as all of the political intrigue and the Trademaster being rightfully angry about the attack on Kass is awesome and interesting, I am so so intrigued by those big moth babies and want to know more about them. (I also kind of want one.)
Also, as much as all of the political intrigue and the Trademaster being rightfully angry about the attack on Kass is awesome and interesting, I am so so intrigued by those big moth babies and want to know more about them. (I also kind of want one.)
It's curious that the Trademaster wants everyone who has knowledge of the event that has taken place to be gathered together. First thought that comes to mind is that he doesn't want word of this getting out (either that, or he wants more details of what happened). Perhaps it isn't in the best interest of the local populace to think that there are armed and dangerous yinglets that could be after anyone. Not just that, he's trying to build a good relationship with the yinglets; it's best that the town and enclave alike are in agreement with this. If yinglets are trying to assault the newly appointed yinglet diplomat, what kind of impression could that give?
Oh, I can't wait for Vizlet's reaction to this news. She may already know since she has spies of her own.
Oh, I can't wait for Vizlet's reaction to this news. She may already know since she has spies of her own.
I realize I am very late to the party here, and only discovered Out-Of-Placers due to being linked Lusty Argonian Maid'd. But I've become hooked. And for the last few hours of binging the entire comic, I've tried to figure out exactly what it is about this story that I find so appealing.
And then it hit me. I've seen this premise before. I grew up with a story where someone found themselves in an entirely alien body and had to cope with it and learn to use it properly. Flight of Dragons. A lot of that is probably nostalgia, but this story hits right on that and brings back some of my childhood. I mean, there are a lot of other aspects to this story that I enjoy, but this one just stood out to me.
I'm sure there will probably be people who tell me that this kind of story has been done through various other comics, books, etc. And that's true. But I'm not familiar with those. I'm familiar with Out-Of-Placers. And that makes this something special.
And yeah, the facial expressions are golden. The characters are cute. The writing is interesting. But, to me it's just something special because of that connection to something I haven't seen for ages.
And then it hit me. I've seen this premise before. I grew up with a story where someone found themselves in an entirely alien body and had to cope with it and learn to use it properly. Flight of Dragons. A lot of that is probably nostalgia, but this story hits right on that and brings back some of my childhood. I mean, there are a lot of other aspects to this story that I enjoy, but this one just stood out to me.
I'm sure there will probably be people who tell me that this kind of story has been done through various other comics, books, etc. And that's true. But I'm not familiar with those. I'm familiar with Out-Of-Placers. And that makes this something special.
And yeah, the facial expressions are golden. The characters are cute. The writing is interesting. But, to me it's just something special because of that connection to something I haven't seen for ages.
Heyyyy, there's a name I haven't heard in a long time! I rented that movie a few times from the local library when I was a kid back in the 80's, and I still remember a few parts about it. The theme song in particular, which is now going through my head despite not having heard it in over two decades.
And that scene where the two main characters are eating limestone off some cliff walls, the human-into-dragon character starts theorizing how that works and might be the reason they can breathe fire, and the older mentor dragon is all "ey quit bein' all analytical about it, things are supposed to be fantasy around here, geez." In that regard, OOPs is kinda going to the extreme in that way, having straight-up scientific journals about the local biology and such.
I should probably give it a watch sometime to see if I've unknowingly and/or subconsciously written in any sort of overlapping themes into this story.
And that scene where the two main characters are eating limestone off some cliff walls, the human-into-dragon character starts theorizing how that works and might be the reason they can breathe fire, and the older mentor dragon is all "ey quit bein' all analytical about it, things are supposed to be fantasy around here, geez." In that regard, OOPs is kinda going to the extreme in that way, having straight-up scientific journals about the local biology and such.
I should probably give it a watch sometime to see if I've unknowingly and/or subconsciously written in any sort of overlapping themes into this story.
Hah! By mentioning Flight of Dragons, I've successfully gotten the theme song stuck in the heads of more than two people! And yes, that scene always resonated with me and was very likely the origin of my fascination and love for dragons.
If you happen to rewatch it, tell me what you think. I'd be interested to know your take on if it had any influence over your story. The way we're influenced by the connections we make, without even realizing it, can be really interesting!
If you happen to rewatch it, tell me what you think. I'd be interested to know your take on if it had any influence over your story. The way we're influenced by the connections we make, without even realizing it, can be really interesting!
Re-reading the story and I couldn’t help but notice on the intermission page between #40 and #41: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/21866504/ is the middle pupil Kella’s offspring?
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