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Because, uh, I really can't come up with a better title for this... : D;;

A picture I whipped up recently--been drawing a lot of Iris-related things, though most of them just loose sketches for now. I've been slowly warming up to traditional inking again, thanks in part to a nifty Hybrid Technica pen I picked up, and I'm pretty darn pleased with the look of this, so-! I really like the lineart on its own, too (probably for all the work I put into those hands, hahahah)! I kept the digital editing kind of simple though, 'cuz I... dislike... digital stuff/flats... : D;;

Here's a Seth, the main character from my story Iris , casting some Sigology.
Sigology is a form of energy manipulation--it pulls on latent energy mostly from the surrounding environment, which means that sealed Demis (like Seth) and humans can use it, but it's channeled through the user's body and the commands the caster gives, so you have to really understand the craft to control it, or the backlash of energy can really damage one's body.
Circles are usually used to seal or gather energy, and the proper slash marks across circles release/channel that energy.

Pen and Photoshop CS5.

More info on Iris: IrisThis is an attempt to outline the world, concepts, and characters behind my story, Iris.
(If anyone could tell me what genre this is, please tell me. I'm guessing "urban fantasy" right now but I've really just no clue.)
In general, I am looking for any and all sorts of feedback on this: shoot questions at me, point out peculiarities or loopholes, ask me about potential consequences, or just tell me what you think of it all. I'd love to hear what you have to say; help me build my world! : )
This journal concept is taken from *Uinn, whose write-up of their own absolutely fascinating story LOI can be read here: http://fav.me/d3wnhkz
SUMMARY
(trimming of this would also be much-appreciated.)
In a near-future world devastated by flood and drought, humans seek to survive in the remnants of once-great cities now thick with dust and salt--and they don't struggle alone. Creatures out of myths and legends now walk alongside them: mermaids, centaurs, harpies and nagas; vampi

Description
Because, uh, I really can't come up with a better title for this... : D;;

A picture I whipped up recently--been drawing a lot of Iris-related things, though most of them just loose sketches for now. I've been slowly warming up to traditional inking again, thanks in part to a nifty Hybrid Technica pen I picked up, and I'm pretty darn pleased with the look of this, so-! I really like the lineart on its own, too (probably for all the work I put into those hands, hahahah)! I kept the digital editing kind of simple though, 'cuz I... dislike... digital stuff/flats... : D;;

Here's a Seth, the main character from my story Iris , casting some Sigology.
Sigology is a form of energy manipulation--it pulls on latent energy mostly from the surrounding environment, which means that sealed Demis (like Seth) and humans can use it, but it's channeled through the user's body and the commands the caster gives, so you have to really understand the craft to control it, or the backlash of energy can really damage one's body.
Circles are usually used to seal or gather energy, and the proper slash marks across circles release/channel that energy.

Pen and Photoshop CS5.

More info on Iris: IrisThis is an attempt to outline the world, concepts, and characters behind my story, Iris.
(If anyone could tell me what genre this is, please tell me. I'm guessing "urban fantasy" right now but I've really just no clue.)
In general, I am looking for any and all sorts of feedback on this: shoot questions at me, point out peculiarities or loopholes, ask me about potential consequences, or just tell me what you think of it all. I'd love to hear what you have to say; help me build my world! : )
This journal concept is taken from *Uinn, whose write-up of their own absolutely fascinating story LOI can be read here: http://fav.me/d3wnhkz
SUMMARY
(trimming of this would also be much-appreciated.)
In a near-future world devastated by flood and drought, humans seek to survive in the remnants of once-great cities now thick with dust and salt--and they don't struggle alone. Creatures out of myths and legends now walk alongside them: mermaids, centaurs, harpies and nagas; vampi