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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
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Comments: 74

Dyemelikeasunset In reply to ??? [2012-02-29 21:35:22 +0000 UTC]

haha, for real?
I'm so happy someone likes the story as much as I do!

I might try at all 108...gosh, that'd be hard as fuck but super rewarding 8|

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thirteenth-Capricorn In reply to Dyemelikeasunset [2012-03-02 11:26:34 +0000 UTC]

fo' realz.
Same here! I was searching it on dA a while back and was depressed when there was almost no art dedicated to any of the classics (except for the Romance of Three Kingdoms of course).

Hmm....so it would. On both accounts >8D

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jeckald [2012-01-20 19:15:25 +0000 UTC]

Bamf character design, and the details of the clothing/skin are mesmerizing to stare at ffguuuh. There's a lot of depth in it even if it's still sketchy looking. The red strings wrapping around his hair is a nice touch. The splotch of lighter gray really makes him stand out. You always provide so much information, it's very helpful! Now I want to read/watch this series ahaha

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Dyemelikeasunset In reply to jeckald [2012-01-22 06:20:15 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much dude!
I was actually worried the red strings was too much, glad to hear it.
And ahhh, you make me feel so happy about being long-winded LOL <333

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TheFrailHeart [2012-01-15 19:44:31 +0000 UTC]

*gives you some aspirin* all these ideas and projects and characters and story lines and research and ideas and designs and development and ... *takes an aspirin too* just don't go brain-broke on us

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Dyemelikeasunset In reply to TheFrailHeart [2012-01-17 06:42:25 +0000 UTC]

hahaha, it definitely is hard to handle sometimes
I have so many free floating ideas, blah

I'll do my best not to

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LazyBoomers [2012-01-15 19:35:00 +0000 UTC]

Epic *-*

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Dyemelikeasunset In reply to LazyBoomers [2012-01-17 06:41:31 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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LazyBoomers In reply to Dyemelikeasunset [2012-01-18 14:49:46 +0000 UTC]

You're Welcome

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billconan [2012-01-15 16:56:26 +0000 UTC]

the tail of his hair is Qing Dynasty style. Song people don't have that tail.

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Dyemelikeasunset In reply to billconan [2012-01-15 22:01:14 +0000 UTC]

I know that, you should read my description

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Lebiatan [2012-01-15 14:23:02 +0000 UTC]

This is so not your style, but still awesome!

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Dyemelikeasunset In reply to Lebiatan [2012-01-17 06:41:25 +0000 UTC]

haha, it's my work-style
thanks!

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DreamingExperience [2012-01-15 08:59:34 +0000 UTC]

World needs more steampunk that's not Victorian based. <333

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Dyemelikeasunset In reply to DreamingExperience [2012-01-17 06:41:18 +0000 UTC]

augh, could not agree more!

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DreamingExperience In reply to Dyemelikeasunset [2012-01-17 06:50:03 +0000 UTC]

Don't get me wrong, Victorian styles steampunk can still be good if done right, but overexposure can kill even a fan. D:

I look forward to seeing what you come up with! <3

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Dyemelikeasunset In reply to DreamingExperience [2012-01-17 19:33:46 +0000 UTC]

very true, though I think what I dislike about the Victorian themed steampunk is how people have forgotten what the genre was supposed to be about.
It's transformed itself into an "antique" fetish with lots and lots of ubiquitous gears, instead of a visual experimentation on steam-powered technology.

Sorry to ramble though, thank you!

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DreamingExperience In reply to Dyemelikeasunset [2012-01-18 05:22:46 +0000 UTC]

No no no! Thank you! For finally putting words to why I also haven't been able to truly like Victorian steampunk anymore. <3 XD I could just never put my finger on why I couldn't like it in most cases.

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Dyemelikeasunset In reply to DreamingExperience [2012-01-19 19:25:56 +0000 UTC]

oh, well you're welcome!
haha, glad to spread some knowledge or someshit!

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hihihellokitty [2012-01-15 07:22:04 +0000 UTC]

this looks so legit
love the painted style

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Dyemelikeasunset In reply to hihihellokitty [2012-01-17 06:41:05 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much!

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Mr-Ripley [2012-01-15 07:20:04 +0000 UTC]

Awesome character

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Dyemelikeasunset In reply to Mr-Ripley [2012-01-17 06:39:34 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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DRAGONWOLF252 [2012-01-15 06:31:11 +0000 UTC]

That's some bamfy look'in shit dawg.

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Dyemelikeasunset In reply to DRAGONWOLF252 [2012-01-17 06:39:29 +0000 UTC]

haha, thank ya!

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RedWolf4 [2012-01-15 06:17:13 +0000 UTC]

*Whistles* Jeez, but that guy looks ready to not only start some shit, but then finish it and wonder why the hell he even bothered in the first place.

Kinda wondering about the ears, for some reason they just seem outta place to me but that's more style than anything.

In any event, lookin' smooth, Tyshea.

Calrissian Smooth.

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Dyemelikeasunset In reply to RedWolf4 [2012-01-17 06:39:11 +0000 UTC]

I think I coulda rendered the ears better too, LOL
I love long earlobes though, I tend to use them a lot in asian-inspired art (and I like plugs and body mods, so that always makes it in somehow.. call it a personal flair)

thanks though, as usual!

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RedWolf4 In reply to Dyemelikeasunset [2012-01-17 11:19:55 +0000 UTC]

Heh, yeah, that really show's in your art, the whole body mod thing. It's actually pretty cool.

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AnataraKentara [2012-01-15 05:52:12 +0000 UTC]

Very nice. Song? A bit later than Xiang Yu,but very good none the less!

And Idea vomiting will get cha far, too!

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Jonot [2012-01-15 05:51:36 +0000 UTC]

He is a General I would follow.

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Kendolli [2012-01-15 05:24:29 +0000 UTC]

I'd read that in a heartbeat! I don't know a lot about Chinese dynasties, so I always find it fascinating to read stories about them since I learn so much.

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Dyemelikeasunset In reply to Kendolli [2012-01-17 06:37:20 +0000 UTC]

thank you!
I don't know as much as I'd like, so it's a lot of research and learning for me too XD

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CsNsAi [2012-01-15 04:30:02 +0000 UTC]

Weeeeeeeeh! So much *godfuckingdammit!IcanΒ΄tfindthatwordusedforalotofloveandstuffgoingonxI* lately that I forgot that I watch you for your bad assery xD

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Dyemelikeasunset In reply to CsNsAi [2012-01-17 06:36:53 +0000 UTC]

hahah! Is that so? XD
I'll try to post more badass stuff then!

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Yuri1990 [2012-01-15 04:29:16 +0000 UTC]

OvO I look forward to this. Hell, I look forward to anything you do.

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Dyemelikeasunset In reply to Yuri1990 [2012-01-17 06:36:41 +0000 UTC]

haha, thank you! X)

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pokies [2012-01-15 04:28:16 +0000 UTC]

looks like that evil guy from mulan

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Sekitonbo [2012-01-15 04:26:20 +0000 UTC]

I rather like him...although I think a wreath of prayer beads wouldn't be out-of-place on him.

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Dyemelikeasunset In reply to Sekitonbo [2012-01-17 06:36:34 +0000 UTC]

i could totally see that too!
I'm saving the prayer beads for another character though

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Sekitonbo In reply to Dyemelikeasunset [2012-01-19 04:57:54 +0000 UTC]

You gonna use big beads or small beads?

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Dyemelikeasunset In reply to Sekitonbo [2012-01-19 19:29:21 +0000 UTC]

big beads, duh!

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Sekitonbo In reply to Dyemelikeasunset [2012-01-24 04:30:28 +0000 UTC]

Depending on how big the wreath is, you can make it go around his shoulder.

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Shidyk [2012-01-15 04:19:10 +0000 UTC]

Love the shadow effect on this guy.

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Dyemelikeasunset In reply to Shidyk [2012-01-17 06:34:07 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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Shidyk In reply to Dyemelikeasunset [2012-01-17 12:53:03 +0000 UTC]

No prob.

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Chrispy92 [2012-01-15 03:58:24 +0000 UTC]

Can't wait...

One question about your story I do want to know, is what kind of tone does it strike? Adventure? Thriller? Epic?

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Dyemelikeasunset In reply to Chrispy92 [2012-01-17 06:33:53 +0000 UTC]

More like a mix of political intrigue and war/action? something like that XD
thanks a lot though!

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lndzbrdn [2012-01-15 03:53:30 +0000 UTC]

WHAT IS THIS BADAZZERY? *faints* I wouldn't want to cross this dude. D:

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Dyemelikeasunset In reply to lndzbrdn [2012-01-17 06:28:47 +0000 UTC]

haha, thank ya!

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lndzbrdn In reply to Dyemelikeasunset [2012-01-18 02:40:00 +0000 UTC]

welcome!! :'D

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