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Village Square => The Lost Lake Inn => Topic started by: Alterationartist on May 16, 2008, 01:41:11 PM

Title: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Alterationartist on May 16, 2008, 01:41:11 PM
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_530.php

I can't tell who or WHAT Abel is waving to in the third panel. I just can't figure this out on my own...
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Sunblink on May 16, 2008, 01:42:38 PM
Quote from: Alterationartist on May 16, 2008, 01:41:11 PM
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_530.php

I can't tell who or WHAT Abel is waving to in the third panel. I just can't figure this out on my own...

It's a type of Mythos. I think this was discussed in the previous incarnation of the board.

EDIT: Here it is! (http://nice.llearch.net/dmfa_forum2026.htm#ref24)

~Keaton the Black Jackal
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Alterationartist on May 16, 2008, 02:05:15 PM
Well thanks for that, but I would likely have NEVER looked at that page before now.
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Raffe on May 16, 2008, 02:25:50 PM
And I'm also assuming the fluff around his shoulders would actually be backwings. It is a cubi academy after all.
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Alterationartist on May 16, 2008, 02:38:09 PM
That would/is be a huge Mythos-Cubi combo...
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: llearch n'n'daCorna on May 16, 2008, 03:40:50 PM
Quote from: Alterationartist on May 16, 2008, 02:38:09 PM
That would/is be a huge Mythos-Cubi combo...

Read the link. Amber says "it's a Mythos". Q.E.D., it's a Mythos, not a Mythos-Cubi.
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Brunhidden on May 17, 2008, 07:13:18 AM
perhaps SAIA hires non-cubi for positions like gardener, baker, janitor, or security

yeah, that would make one kickass bouncer


although, it strikes me as similar to a Seljord serpent, thus by connection we can probably dub it 'selma' by the same reason people call the other one 'nessie'

Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: llearch n'n'daCorna on May 17, 2008, 07:50:22 AM
Ouroboros?
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Turnsky on May 17, 2008, 09:04:25 AM
Quote from: Brunhidden on May 17, 2008, 07:13:18 AM
perhaps SAIA hires non-cubi for positions like gardener, baker, janitor, or security

yeah, that would make one kickass bouncer


although, it strikes me as similar to a Seljord serpent, thus by connection we can probably dub it 'selma' by the same reason people call the other one 'nessie'



i'm fairly sure the librarian isn't a cubi, either.
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Tapewolf on May 17, 2008, 09:20:19 AM
Quote from: Turnsky on May 17, 2008, 09:04:25 AM
i'm fairly sure the librarian isn't a cubi, either.

Indeed.  I can imagine SAIA having a few allied members of other races.  After all, it would be a good way for the students to learn about them.  Also, in 531, Abel says that 5% of the Academy eats food.  That might include student 'Cubi who haven't got to the emotion-feeding bit yet (though it looks like that happens about the time they're ready to attend) but it almost certainly includes non-'Cubi staff/contractors/guests/slaves.
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Aleolus on May 17, 2008, 11:54:25 AM
I had thought it was just a dragon, though...
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: llearch n'n'daCorna on May 17, 2008, 12:14:25 PM
Quote from: Aleolus on May 17, 2008, 11:54:25 AM
I had thought it was just a dragon, though...

Nope. Amber confirmed it wasn't a dragon some time ago, in the forum.
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Raffe on May 17, 2008, 01:58:23 PM
Quote from: Turnsky on May 17, 2008, 09:04:25 AM
i'm fairly sure the librarian isn't a cubi, either.
But I have her as my wallpaper, she looks very much a cubi.
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: llearch n'n'daCorna on May 17, 2008, 03:33:56 PM
Quote from: Deebs on May 17, 2008, 01:58:23 PM
Quote from: Turnsky on May 17, 2008, 09:04:25 AM
i'm fairly sure the librarian isn't a cubi, either.
But I have her as my wallpaper, she looks very much a cubi.

You mean her face? Yes, she has a face. She also has tentacles coming out of all the walls.

Somehow I haven't seen any 'Cubi looking like that...
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Raffe on May 17, 2008, 03:38:51 PM
Yet she has backwings.
And cubi can hybridize with things that have extra limbs.
And they shapeshift, thats what I always assume the head things in the posts are.
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Tapewolf on May 17, 2008, 03:43:10 PM
Quote from: Deebs on May 17, 2008, 01:58:23 PM
But I have her as my wallpaper, she looks very much a cubi.

She's a Mythos:
http://nice.llearch.net/dmfa_forum3067.htm#ref69
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: llearch n'n'daCorna on May 17, 2008, 03:57:17 PM
The tentacles are not coming from her wings. And shape-shifting, for Cubi, is done via the back-wings. And she has no head-wings. And there are 9 visible heads in the Library, which is more than the maximum amount I've ever seen on Fa'Lina, let alone anyone else.

Not all convincing evidence, I'll admit, taken separately, but all together?


I'd say Amber has posted, stating that the Librarian is Not Cubi, but that'd be just icing on the cake...

And, of course, Tapewolf has beaten me to finding the reference.
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Raffe on May 17, 2008, 03:59:19 PM
Why must all the mythos in the academy look cubiish?   :U
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Valynth on May 17, 2008, 04:04:04 PM
Quote from: Deebs on May 17, 2008, 03:59:19 PM
Why must all the mythos in the academy look cubiish?   :U

Job requirement.  It's right below "education" on the application form. :blankstare  :giggle :lol
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Amber Williams on May 17, 2008, 04:29:45 PM
Quote from: Deebs on May 17, 2008, 03:59:19 PM
Why must all the mythos in the academy look cubiish?   :U

A better question may be why must people assume that everything mythic is Cubi?
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Raffe on May 17, 2008, 04:38:36 PM
Quote from: Amber Williams on May 17, 2008, 04:29:45 PM
Quote from: Deebs on May 17, 2008, 03:59:19 PM
Why must all the mythos in the academy look cubiish?   :U

A better question may be why must people assume that everything mythic is Cubi?
But...but...the giant blue one had fluff on his shoulders that couldve been wings on his back and the library lady has wingsh too...
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: llearch n'n'daCorna on May 17, 2008, 04:48:09 PM
And, as has already been established, the giant blue one, and the Library Lady, are Mythos. End Subject.
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Raffe on May 17, 2008, 05:04:02 PM
Quote from: Amber Williams on May 17, 2008, 04:29:45 PM
A better question may be why must people assume that everything mythic is Cubi?
Actually, it might be because they're little cuckoos, and everyone likes birds.
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Naldru on May 17, 2008, 05:35:12 PM
Quote from: Deebs on May 17, 2008, 05:04:02 PM
Quote from: Amber Williams on May 17, 2008, 04:29:45 PM
A better question may be why must people assume that everything mythic is Cubi?
Actually, it might be because they're little cuckoos, and everyone likes birds.
Does that mean that we should play Dance of the Cuckoos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNjPgE1muTM).  (I'm sure you're familiar with the song, even if you don't recognize the title.)

With regard to Amber's rant, do you think it would help if we all clapped our hands and said "We do believe in Amber and Mab.  We do believe".
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Turnsky on May 18, 2008, 12:59:56 AM
Quote from: Amber Williams on May 17, 2008, 04:29:45 PM
Quote from: Deebs on May 17, 2008, 03:59:19 PM
Why must all the mythos in the academy look cubiish?   :U

A better question may be why must people assume that everything mythic is Cubi?

because their little minds cannot fathom other such wonders.
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Gareeku on May 18, 2008, 08:06:12 AM
Quote from: Amber Williams on May 17, 2008, 04:29:45 PM
Quote from: Deebs on May 17, 2008, 03:59:19 PM
Why must all the mythos in the academy look cubiish?   :U

A better question may be why must people assume that everything mythic is Cubi?

Because people are stupid idiots. Plain and simple. :3
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Tapewolf on May 18, 2008, 08:13:35 AM
IMHO 'Cubi have been getting most of the screen-time among the Creatures.  That can't help.
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Raffe on May 18, 2008, 11:05:54 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on May 18, 2008, 08:13:35 AM
IMHO 'Cubi have been getting most of the screen-time among the Creatures.  That can't help.
Only one solution, more Matilda!
Pyroduck can come too.
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Aleolus on May 19, 2008, 12:06:51 PM
Quote from: Deebs' servant on May 18, 2008, 11:05:54 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on May 18, 2008, 08:13:35 AM
IMHO 'Cubi have been getting most of the screen-time among the Creatures.  That can't help.
Only one solution, more Matilda!
Pyroduck can come too.

Don't forget Kria!  She should be featured most!  <3  Ahhh, Kria, my love, where hast thou been?
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Ren Gaulen on May 19, 2008, 12:13:37 PM
Quote from: Aleolus on May 19, 2008, 12:06:51 PM
Don't forget Kria!  She should be featured most!  <3  Ahhh, Kria, my love, where hast thou been?

Seconded. A lot.
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Raffe on May 19, 2008, 12:22:37 PM
Quote from: Ren Gaulen on May 19, 2008, 12:13:37 PM
Quote from: Aleolus on May 19, 2008, 12:06:51 PM
Don't forget Kria!  She should be featured most!  <3  Ahhh, Kria, my love, where hast thou been?

Seconded. A lot.
Also:winged Kria is superior.
I suppose we could invite Neni?
We seem to have most races in the main storyline, we need more mythos(matilda and hannya type mythos preferably) I know! Matilda's parents should meet Dan >:3 :3 >:3 :3
Title: Re: Okay. I give up...
Post by: Goatmon on May 19, 2008, 02:02:29 PM
I never really paid much attention to that particular panel.  My attention was always drawn to the Pepe & Karma cameo in panel 2.   :3