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If you are for some reason offended by this – keep it to yourself.Ok, now that we got this out of the way, yes, this is a poem... so to speak.
Most of the visuals are basically a year old, actually I painted most of it even before I wrote the poem itself.
I finished the whole thing somewhere in the first month of summer 2012, then I just had to put it into Flash but work came up rather suddenly and I let it slumber on my hard drive for a long time. Now finally posting it here on DA.
Edit Feb8-2013: Finally fixed that annoying sound bug for good, now everything is looping and muting properly... i hope.
A few answers for some questions you might have after reading it:
1. Yes, the buttons are supposed to look that way.
2. There is no actual dialogue in the poem.
The idea was that the whole poem is actually read or cited by a “demon librarian”. He is just putting small pieces together in chronological order to compose this poem. Some parts may be quotes of the “Black King”, some might be just some demon sayings, and of course, a lot of people go crazy and start hearing voices and hallucinate.
3. The font is some free gothic font I found on the net. If the design of the letters is hard to read sometimes, my apologies, I think it fits well.
4. I wanted to narrate (or ask someone to narrate it) but couldn't bother to spend more time on it, look for people with a suitable voice etc. If someone would like to do it, go right ahead.
5. You can also find the music here: soundcloud.com/emil_larsson
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Comments: 439
RebellionFighter In reply to ??? [2013-02-19 09:14:22 +0000 UTC]
I like it.
You should consider of using this idea bit further.
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scatteredsnow In reply to ??? [2013-02-19 09:08:52 +0000 UTC]
too bad i cant hear the music since my netbook''s audio is broken
SERIOUSLY, AMAZING POEM, AMAZING ILLUSTRATIONS
WHERE IS THE FAVORITE BUTTON DAMMIIIIT!!!
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AnjyilLee In reply to ??? [2013-02-19 08:45:45 +0000 UTC]
Wow, this was pretty cool. I definitely haven't seen anything like this before. The poem was great, the whole interactive you made it into is perfect, and the whole story told was fascinating. Just wow.
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AlayaRaye In reply to ??? [2013-02-18 06:55:33 +0000 UTC]
AMAZING! I loved it. YOu should maybe make it into a book to sell. I would buy it!
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ChrisCold In reply to AlayaRaye [2013-02-18 15:05:34 +0000 UTC]
thank you,
i think i'll leave this one online as a free read, i surely will make a book about demons though, but with more contents
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Synistor [2013-02-07 08:04:16 +0000 UTC]
As a poet myself I concur : this is kinda a big deal. I found it mesmerizing in its story and gripping in that its visuals (combined with what may very well be the perfect musical score for this setting) simply drag you in which, due to the natue of the subject, gives one a sort of sinking feeling that persisted throught the entire thing. The story continued past where I expected it to end prolonging the macabre fascination. The visuals were perfectly fitting both with the feel of the story and with the dialogue itself. Not too much detail to detract from the overall story, just enough to emphasize the words.
I truely hope you revisit this story here and do a sequel, as well as continue with this genre of graphic poetry. Thanks so much for posting this. I look forward to seeing what else you create.
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ChrisCold In reply to Synistor [2013-02-07 16:59:20 +0000 UTC]
many thanks
yeah, this poem is definitely a part of something big that formed in my subconscious, i will probably experiment with a few other stories before i get back to demons but eventually i'll continue this project
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I-kill-u-in-ur-sleep [2013-01-31 21:25:31 +0000 UTC]
i loved this can't wait for another...how i wish to pick into your head~
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Regido In reply to ??? [2013-01-31 16:05:03 +0000 UTC]
I find this one of the best art work I have ever seen in my entire life, it completly submerge me into another dimension, I'm very glad you share this with us Chris.
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Emmique In reply to ??? [2013-01-31 12:55:25 +0000 UTC]
Oh wow, this is amazing.
The artwork for ever slide is stunning, music goes very well with it all too ^^
Thank you for making it, t'was thoroughly enjoyed and shall be remembered.
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amzide In reply to ??? [2013-01-31 11:16:16 +0000 UTC]
your painting style really fits with the poem! awesome work
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RiaMcVee In reply to ??? [2013-01-31 01:21:41 +0000 UTC]
this is so cool!!!
its really interesting and i enjoyed reading it!!
the drawings made it much easier to imagine what is going on and the style made it more menacing scary and awesome! love it
would be awesome to see stuff like that more often !!!
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jedink In reply to ??? [2013-01-30 18:10:07 +0000 UTC]
Very strong in it's ability to make me read. I could not stop.
Loved it.
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DemiMurgos In reply to ??? [2013-01-30 17:52:53 +0000 UTC]
*tips hat* That was... Astonishingly amazing.
Thank you for creating this - and showing us. I tip my hat to you! *tips again*
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ChrisCold In reply to DemiMurgos [2013-01-30 19:00:37 +0000 UTC]
thank you
glad you liked it
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CommanderEVE In reply to ??? [2013-01-30 00:23:59 +0000 UTC]
Very nice! Something different from you, but I like it.
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Ciris17 [2013-01-28 23:31:10 +0000 UTC]
This is awesome.
A very awe inspiring story and directly to my liking.
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Draco-Kohakunushi [2013-01-27 19:07:11 +0000 UTC]
Slides 4, 10, 12, 15, 17, 31 and 32 were my favorites
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SageofAges729 In reply to ??? [2013-01-24 03:10:43 +0000 UTC]
And now I'm reminded of the Salvation War...good story, even if it ended nothing like this.
Wonderful art, and an interesting poem. Consider it fave'd.
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DeathAristocrat In reply to ??? [2013-01-23 08:39:56 +0000 UTC]
AHHHHH,this is amazing.
I'm entertained.
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SKiNBuS In reply to ??? [2013-01-23 08:26:01 +0000 UTC]
All I have to say is... this and all your art are fxxkin' awesome, really.
I just happened to stumble across your profile and I'm glad I did - I enjoyed the time I spent here.
All the best and thank you,
SKiN.
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Sam-Nicholson In reply to ??? [2013-01-22 22:49:51 +0000 UTC]
i didnt know you can upload swf files. cool. love the poem. art is amazing too.
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CrywaveArts In reply to ??? [2013-01-22 20:07:19 +0000 UTC]
the only thing i dont like about this graphic poem is the fact that is not mine ahaha great work man
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PapaBearPixels [2013-01-22 19:36:06 +0000 UTC]
This is very, very good. Art and poetry both, very dark in the best way. You've earned a watch and a fave, sir.
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ReaperDuckling [2013-01-22 19:28:47 +0000 UTC]
this is one of the most amazing things I have ever seen on deviantart!! Amazingly donne!!
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ChrisCold In reply to ReaperDuckling [2013-01-22 19:36:01 +0000 UTC]
Thank you
glad you liked it
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thegreatestoffools In reply to ??? [2013-01-22 16:59:27 +0000 UTC]
The prose itself was ok, but not quite as good as the art and the story, both of which I loved! Very, very evocative, like an epic prologue to a grand dark fantasy world.
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Kr-aa-hkan In reply to ??? [2013-01-20 00:57:56 +0000 UTC]
The wings on the demons are striking. Have you ever considered painting angels? I'd love to see what you take is on them with your beautiful jagged style.
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ChrisCold In reply to Kr-aa-hkan [2013-01-20 18:35:46 +0000 UTC]
thank you
yeah, there probably will be some angels in the future
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raxxroth In reply to ??? [2013-01-19 19:27:02 +0000 UTC]
Simply stunning as always. Exceptional work, wow.
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Dera-Michaelis [2013-01-19 05:26:50 +0000 UTC]
Wow.... That was really beautiful. The artwork, the wording, the music, it all fit together perfectly. Amazing.
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Flo-Jitz [2013-01-18 15:08:33 +0000 UTC]
Such powerful use of light and shadows in every piece. Very fitting for the poem... Which it very well written btw.
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xxASKxx [2013-01-18 14:05:05 +0000 UTC]
I like poems, so you are not alone on liking that^^ And this was really great! The story was cool end the drawings even more!
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