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Water Margin is a classic Chinese novel that takes place during the Song Dynasty.
It's a story I grew up with, and it's always been a big inspiration to me.
I remember my mother watching the tv drama adaptation, and I can still sing the song in the ending credits

One day, I came up with an idea to do a story loosely-based (very, very loosely) on WM.
It's still heavily under development, and at the moment exists as a back-burner project since I have PT and work to focus on.
The project would also require lots and lots of research

The character pictured is based on "Lin Chong," the "Panther-faced General" who betrays the corrupted kingdom for the safety of his wife.
He's one of the primary characters in WM, and my all-time favorite next to Lu Zhishen.
I'd probably make Lin Chong the main character in this project if it ever happens
He was also the first guy in my last sketchdump . Toldja you'd see more of him in a bit! ://D

The next chunk of text is background information/thematic elements that I'm writing down mainly for my safe keeping, but feel free to read, if you're interested in my process! Or whatever weird stuff goes on in my mind xD

-Setting and Influences-
-Far Eastern Fantasy/Steampunk.
-Pulling historical influence from the late Ching Dynasty (rather than the Song Dynasty), for the introduction of industrial technology without losing the cultural flavor. (I've also always wanted to use the half-shaven head and braid look for a hero)
-Ignoring all typical steampunk aesthetics (especially Victorian culture and overuse of gears/antique themes), but keeping the technological "what ifs" of steam-powered robotics.

-Basic story premise-
-A loyal general loses his wife to a corrupted Palace official, and begins a rebellion against an already-crumbling Kingdom.
-Technological encroachment, "new vs old"
-Avoid "west vs east," too many Ching Dynasty stories are about that, and I don't want to villainize the western world anymore than it already has been LOL

-Characters-
-Ling Chong
-Lu Zhishen
-Gao Yanei
-Gao Qiu
-debating against using all 108 characters.

Sorry, idea vomiting, feel free to ignore all this LOL

Art, concept (c) Nafisah Tung, *Tyshea you can even see my chinese signature! LOL

Description
Water Margin is a classic Chinese novel that takes place during the Song Dynasty.
It's a story I grew up with, and it's always been a big inspiration to me.
I remember my mother watching the tv drama adaptation, and I can still sing the song in the ending credits

One day, I came up with an idea to do a story loosely-based (very, very loosely) on WM.
It's still heavily under development, and at the moment exists as a back-burner project since I have PT and work to focus on.
The project would also require lots and lots of research

The character pictured is based on "Lin Chong," the "Panther-faced General" who betrays the corrupted kingdom for the safety of his wife.
He's one of the primary characters in WM, and my all-time favorite next to Lu Zhishen.
I'd probably make Lin Chong the main character in this project if it ever happens
He was also the first guy in my last sketchdump . Toldja you'd see more of him in a bit! ://D

The next chunk of text is background information/thematic elements that I'm writing down mainly for my safe keeping, but feel free to read, if you're interested in my process! Or whatever weird stuff goes on in my mind xD

-Setting and Influences-
-Far Eastern Fantasy/Steampunk.
-Pulling historical influence from the late Ching Dynasty (rather than the Song Dynasty), for the introduction of industrial technology without losing the cultural flavor. (I've also always wanted to use the half-shaven head and braid look for a hero)
-Ignoring all typical steampunk aesthetics (especially Victorian culture and overuse of gears/antique themes), but keeping the technological "what ifs" of steam-powered robotics.

-Basic story premise-
-A loyal general loses his wife to a corrupted Palace official, and begins a rebellion against an already-crumbling Kingdom.
-Technological encroachment, "new vs old"
-Avoid "west vs east," too many Ching Dynasty stories are about that, and I don't want to villainize the western world anymore than it already has been LOL

-Characters-
-Ling Chong
-Lu Zhishen
-Gao Yanei
-Gao Qiu
-debating against using all 108 characters.

Sorry, idea vomiting, feel free to ignore all this LOL

Art, concept (c) Nafisah Tung, *Tyshea you can even see my chinese signature! LOL