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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.
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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.
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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
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Oooh, I can't believe I almost missed this! I'll like to join the contest if that's alright, I've been wanting to draw some of your ocs for a while and this is the perfect case
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Of course it's alright! I would love to see them depicted in your style. ^^ Thank you dear!
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No problem! So glad I finally found this
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Ahoy there, I myself would like to participate in both the giveaway as well as the contest. As per request:
Here's the journal: colonel-kronos.deviantart.com/…
I think you guys would be interested in this:
Anna-IgnisDraconis
FallenFantasyArt
inktopia
There, that should be all. Looking forward to working on this
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Thanks so much for your interest! 
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Hello!
I hear about your contest by "the sweetest angel" ^^ It's sound cool and I like the fact there is 3 month to do the arwork because... I am soooooo looooong to draw a complete piece X'D It might be interesting if I try the contest and even I don't complete it fully, it will be a additional drawing of your character ^_~ haha
By the way for the questions about characters, do you prefer to talk by notes or a comment is enough?
aaaand finally... I don't know if somebody else already tells you but... Ysma looks like Scarlett Johanson ^^ But, it's my own opinion about it x)
Thank you for all those opportunities and have a good day
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People have said "she looks like this person" about so many different people - people I don't even know. To me, she's just Ysma. xD
You can note me if you want more details about her. 
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omg x) I am so sorry to compare your OC to someone TT~TT It's true it's Ysma and nobody else :G
I will, I just need little time to accept the fact I have to write again my note which was cancel because internet bug and doesn't saved in draft x)
awww I hope to draw a beautiful drawing for you
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I am sure the drawing will be lovely! Thank you for considering~
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Thank you so much =v= You are more than welcome :3
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I would like to enter the Giveaway and the Contest.
here is my journal updated so my watchers will see, I hope this works. Art Contests You Should All Check Out
Tagging DarkfireVengeance netsurfer77 CherrysDesigns
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Awesome! Thanks so much for your interest, I can't wait to see your submission! Lots of luck in the giveaway as well
I really appreciate you sharing!
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NP i have been thinking up what i want to do all night lol going to push myself with this entry
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Aaah I'm so excited!
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Thank you for the lovely opportunity!
I'm a watcher, and I shall join the giveaway.
Journal:
Giveaway by sylessaesylessae is hosting a giveaway and a contest with the coming of her new webcomic, Chains!
Come on and join the fun... and perhaps you'll want to flex your art muscles!
Tagged: dibandgazbrothersis SirInkman syapo
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Thank you for sharing! Lots of luck to you! <3
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Please read the rules on how to enter!
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OMG!!! This are really great news!
I will definely join the give away and try to enter the contest aswell! *-*
Here´s the spreaded love: webcomic, GIVEAWAY, ART CONTEST by sylessae
tagging:
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Thank you so much dear!!
Much luck in the giveaway and the contest if you enter! So glad to have you here during this exciting time. ^^
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OF COURSE!
I was totally clueless until now what it could be about and very surprised.
Thank you so much.
*is still excited*
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THE HYPE SHALL REMAIN! I'm really looking forward to getting these pages out in January!
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I´m really curious about it! For what I´ve read so far, it sounds really interesting.
I´m really happy it´s fantasy themed and there´s a half orc!
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I'm really glad! I look forward to sharing it with ya ^^
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Yessss! I so wish I was there yesterday! Such exiting news! I'll participate the giveaway and the contest and give me that handsome Azhret orc of yours please. I'll go full creative freedom on that!
eleynah.deviantart.com/status/…
queenofeagles keokotheshadowfang LilyCalico17
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OH I can't wait to see what you do with Azhret!!! I am literally dying from the excitement c:
Thank you very much for participating, I wish you lots of luck Eleynah! <3
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Hey! I will be entering the art contest! I will be drawing Ysma Thae because she is beautiful!!!
-I shared your journal here! -->
I'm Entering a Contest!I'm entering sylessae's art contest!
Link to the journal entry:
I might be entering other's contests too if i can. If you have any other contest that you think i might be interested in please comment them below!
Alright have a good day!
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Thanks so much! I'm really excited to see what you come up with!
Good luck, dear!
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Heyyyy~! I'd love to enter the giveaway (and participate in the contest if I have time) 
-shared your journal here --> astral-chan.deviantart.com/jou…
-tagging 3 homies -->
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Thank you for sharing dear! It's great to have your support <3
I wish you lots of luck in the giveaway, and don't worry if you aren't able to participate in the contest! <3 I'm honored that you've considered it either way! You're lovely!
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Nyaww of course~! Thanks for the opportunity~!
I wish you the best of luck and all the success with CHAINS~!
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This looks so amazing! I absolutely love the look of your characters, i might have to try joining the contest! I can't wait to see more of the webcomic <3
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Aaah yes please! I would be so honored if you drew my characters. ^^ All the luck!
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I've been pretty quiet around dA lately, but I wanted to say that I'm very excited for you and I know your comic will be amazing. I'm already very fascinated about the characters and story. I'm *always* happy to have more awesome fantasy content in my life. Congrats and best of luck!!
(Also if I can get my life sorted I'll definitely be entering the contest)
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Awww Captain-Savvy it's good to hear from you!! <3
I'm so glad you're excited, the hype has been so real and it just gets me crazy emotional that anyone else is excited about it. So thank you for the very lovely comment. I would be honored if you entered the contest!
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What a wonderful announcement! I always dreamed of doing my own comic one day but I know I am not there yet with my current skill.
(Will practice! Promise xD)
If I think critically about your work, I not only know that you are a perfect suit for a comic, but that I will enjoy seeing and reading it already.
Azhret looks so handsome I love his ashgrey skin and you did a really good job with Ysma.
She is a natural, deadly looking beauty!
I will probably try to enter the artist contest, looking forward to be a little part of this project with a fanart <3
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Thank you so much Kirshi! Your art is beautiful, and such a sweet comment coming from you means so much. ;-; I'm so emotional and hyped up that you just melted my heart.
I'm so excited for your entry! Aw gosh, no matter what you do, you're going to make my characters lovely <3
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You're making a comic?! So cool!
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Whoa! Good luck with the comic, it looks like it'll be awesome!
I'd like to enter the giveaway
Giveaway Journal:
woh neat comic woh
Tagging: Dragonrider-Storm , MissKya , and elfinpen -- guys, look at the neat webcomic
Good luck, everyone!
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