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THE GIVEAWAY AND THE CONTEST HAVE SEPARATE PRIZES. YOU DO NOT NEED TO JOIN BOTH TO HAVE A CHANCE AT ONE.
You can join the giveaway or the contest, or both if you prefer.

The Announcement

Lady Ysma Thae is a woman who has been pushed past her breaking point. She’s left her family’s sprawling estate behind and taken to the muddy, treacherous road with one sniveling servant at her side. She is driven by a singular impulse, spurred ever onward in pursuit of one bloody goal.

Murder burns in Ysma’s heart, and she will not rest until it’s satisfied.

She is willful and determined, but she knows that she can’t hope to succeed on her own. So it is that she finds herself traveling with a caravan bound for Eordr’s capital, searching for someone whose capacity for violence can match her desire. She finds such a man in Azhret, a half-orc bastard and sellsword who is more than happy to exchange her coin for a life.

CHAINS is a free, fantasy web comic which will be updated on the 1st and the 15th of every month starting in January 2018.

**See patreon for limited time only rewards that won't be available after January!**

The giveaway
And we have a winner for the giveaway!
(THE CONTEST IS STILL RUNNING, VOTES WILL BE HELD IN MARCH.)

WindyScarlett please send me a note within one week to claim your prize.
You may choose between a portrait of your OC or a signed copy of the CHAINS cover.

______________________________________

To spread the word about the release of the comic, I'm holding a giveaway. This will have one winner and will be chosen at random.
A winner will be chosen February 1st, 2018 - the winner should anticipate a note from me. You are required to answer within a week to claim your prize.

RULES
1. Be my watcher here on Deviantart.

2. Leave a comment on this journal to announce that you're entering. Be sure to include whether or not you're joining the giveaway, the contest, or both.

3. Share this journal in a status/poll/ journal update. Please share the link to this journal and mention the giveaway! Then, leave a direct link to that submission in your comment on this journal. If you do not include this link, you won't be considered.

4. Tag 3 friends who might be interested in the comic.

Optional: Share your excitement for the web comic on any social media platform below! It's not required, but appreciated!

PRIZES

The Contest
The deadline for submissions will be March 1st, 2018.
The winner will be chosen by the masses; I will hold a vote on deviantart and let the public decide who wins! I will contact the winner. You are required to answer within a week to claim your prize.

HOW TO ENTER

1. Choose a character (or both, if you prefer) to depict in your artistic style! Fully finished artworks with backgrounds are highly appreciated.

2. All artists, writers, photographers, cosplayers, musicians - or any creatively able person - may join!

3. Share this journal in a status update/poll/journal of your own.
(If you are also participating in the giveaway, a single share will do for both.)

4. Send your finished piece in a note, comment, or email (sylessae@gmail.com). You do not need to have a deviantart account to submit. You may also tag sylessae in your deviation upload. I will keep a log of entries on this journal.

Azhret
Azhret is a half-orc, standing about 6'6" tall. His skin is an ashy gray, with darker, spots near his temples. He has amber eyes and shoulder-length black hair. He has a vicious scar that runs from his right brow to the left side of his chin; that same wound obliterated his right tusk, leaving him with a permanent sneer. He wears simple clothing, is never seen without his bastard sword on his hip, and in battle wears an oft-patched brigandine with battered plate armor on his arms and legs.

:bigthumb717656197:

Ysma Thae
She is a human woman of noble birth, 25 years of age, with soft pale skin and eyes as black as night. Her raven hair is often loose, or tied up, with delicate ringlets framing her face. She is petite and thin with an average bust. She wears elegant flowing gowns of silk or lace. Gems sparkle atop the rings on her fingers, one in particular being her wedding ring. There always seems to be an aura of mystery about her.

RULES
1. The art (of any style) must include one of the two characters listed above, Azhret or Ysma.

2. If less than 10 entries have been made by the submission date, the deadline will be extended.

3. You may take creative freedom with your design! If you require more information about character back stories or design, please just ask.

4. NSFW submissions are allowed. I can appreciate artistic nudity, but no pornographic material please.

5. You must have a paypal account if you want to receive cash instead of core.

A SINGLE WINNER WILL BE AWARDED THE FOLLOWING:

By sylessae

Custom Digital Bustshot Astral-Chan

Custom Portrait by LeilaAscariz

Custom Digital Bustshot by LacrimareObscura

Custom Chibi Design by LauraMegara

The Contest Entries

Coding by SimplySilent

Description
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THE GIVEAWAY AND THE CONTEST HAVE SEPARATE PRIZES. YOU DO NOT NEED TO JOIN BOTH TO HAVE A CHANCE AT ONE.
You can join the giveaway or the contest, or both if you prefer.

The Announcement

Lady Ysma Thae is a woman who has been pushed past her breaking point. She’s left her family’s sprawling estate behind and taken to the muddy, treacherous road with one sniveling servant at her side. She is driven by a singular impulse, spurred ever onward in pursuit of one bloody goal.

Murder burns in Ysma’s heart, and she will not rest until it’s satisfied.

She is willful and determined, but she knows that she can’t hope to succeed on her own. So it is that she finds herself traveling with a caravan bound for Eordr’s capital, searching for someone whose capacity for violence can match her desire. She finds such a man in Azhret, a half-orc bastard and sellsword who is more than happy to exchange her coin for a life.

CHAINS is a free, fantasy web comic which will be updated on the 1st and the 15th of every month starting in January 2018.

**See patreon for limited time only rewards that won't be available after January!**

The giveaway
And we have a winner for the giveaway!
(THE CONTEST IS STILL RUNNING, VOTES WILL BE HELD IN MARCH.)

WindyScarlett please send me a note within one week to claim your prize.
You may choose between a portrait of your OC or a signed copy of the CHAINS cover.

______________________________________

To spread the word about the release of the comic, I'm holding a giveaway. This will have one winner and will be chosen at random.
A winner will be chosen February 1st, 2018 - the winner should anticipate a note from me. You are required to answer within a week to claim your prize.

RULES
1. Be my watcher here on Deviantart.

2. Leave a comment on this journal to announce that you're entering. Be sure to include whether or not you're joining the giveaway, the contest, or both.

3. Share this journal in a status/poll/ journal update. Please share the link to this journal and mention the giveaway! Then, leave a direct link to that submission in your comment on this journal. If you do not include this link, you won't be considered.

4. Tag 3 friends who might be interested in the comic.

Optional: Share your excitement for the web comic on any social media platform below! It's not required, but appreciated!

PRIZES

The Contest
The deadline for submissions will be March 1st, 2018.
The winner will be chosen by the masses; I will hold a vote on deviantart and let the public decide who wins! I will contact the winner. You are required to answer within a week to claim your prize.

HOW TO ENTER

1. Choose a character (or both, if you prefer) to depict in your artistic style! Fully finished artworks with backgrounds are highly appreciated.

2. All artists, writers, photographers, cosplayers, musicians - or any creatively able person - may join!

3. Share this journal in a status update/poll/journal of your own.
(If you are also participating in the giveaway, a single share will do for both.)

4. Send your finished piece in a note, comment, or email (sylessae@gmail.com). You do not need to have a deviantart account to submit. You may also tag sylessae in your deviation upload. I will keep a log of entries on this journal.

Azhret
Azhret is a half-orc, standing about 6'6" tall. His skin is an ashy gray, with darker, spots near his temples. He has amber eyes and shoulder-length black hair. He has a vicious scar that runs from his right brow to the left side of his chin; that same wound obliterated his right tusk, leaving him with a permanent sneer. He wears simple clothing, is never seen without his bastard sword on his hip, and in battle wears an oft-patched brigandine with battered plate armor on his arms and legs.

:bigthumb717656197:

Ysma Thae
She is a human woman of noble birth, 25 years of age, with soft pale skin and eyes as black as night. Her raven hair is often loose, or tied up, with delicate ringlets framing her face. She is petite and thin with an average bust. She wears elegant flowing gowns of silk or lace. Gems sparkle atop the rings on her fingers, one in particular being her wedding ring. There always seems to be an aura of mystery about her.

RULES
1. The art (of any style) must include one of the two characters listed above, Azhret or Ysma.

2. If less than 10 entries have been made by the submission date, the deadline will be extended.

3. You may take creative freedom with your design! If you require more information about character back stories or design, please just ask.

4. NSFW submissions are allowed. I can appreciate artistic nudity, but no pornographic material please.

5. You must have a paypal account if you want to receive cash instead of core.

A SINGLE WINNER WILL BE AWARDED THE FOLLOWING:

By sylessae

Custom Digital Bustshot Astral-Chan

Custom Portrait by LeilaAscariz

Custom Digital Bustshot by LacrimareObscura

Custom Chibi Design by LauraMegara

The Contest Entries

Coding by SimplySilent