So it would seem that Fae have to do whatever is asked of them by a friend if that friend says it would mean the world to them. Do I smell a weakness?
Also, AWW, Fae baby!
Hey, cool! Fae Folklore! How cool! Man, it would be neat to see a little story book of this kind of thing.
Also, I agree: Awwww Fae-by is so cute!
Upside down words? Wonder how that would sound.... :erk
And what did Pip do, I wonder...?
Fell asleep, apparently...
There is an... I can't put the finger on it. Aesthetically pleasing effect of the tale in the first panel. The way it's written, the way it's phrased. It appeals to my sense of the English language.
Or something like that, anyway.
Gah! Fae baby! Too cute! x.x
Anyway. I find it rather funny how though Pip had his moment of intelligence, he still acts like his old pet-like self. Seems to be he's more than a pet by this point.
Another cool factoid about the Fae there too. In many ways they're quite like the Fair Folk of old legend.
Aye, weren't they always 'command' phrases or secret passwords when dealing with the willy-nilly folk? Makes me wonder what binds them so..
I was trying to keep my sugar intake down...
Damn you Amber Williams...
DAAAAAMN YOU! :U
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw... KYUUUUUUUUTE!
Also, this promises to be interesting. And so far, Fae have been following some of the traditions of the fair folk: particularly the fact that they're a bunch of jerks and assholes, but a promise is something interesting. Though I think that Amber has made it clear that they have limitations or something like that.
I'm not sure where people are getting that they have to do whatever they are asked... indeed, this sounds like the end of the beginning of a story, where someone managed to help a fae and befriended them, and then asked for (or was granted) a favor in return.
Of course, the real question is is who, exactly, asked that their friends be happy.
But yes, the fae seem to be the fair folk. Not that we didn't know that already from their species information and "all hail queen mab", but shh.
It is worth noting that Albanion said "You should have done the same as Pip." The real question is, what did Pip do? Pretend to be unintelligent? Is Pip a shapechanged fae? Or is he referring to something else entirely?
Of course, I do love that the drake in question is asleep. :)
First of all, I have no problem reading Albion's speech balloons, no matter if they're backwards or upside-down, but then, I'm weird like that.
But I do have a question: what exactly is "the pin of a needle"?
Recall that Albanion's cursing Jy was part of a plan of Mab's, and Albanion did it as sort of a minor favor and because playing the part was fun.
As for the magic word, my first guess is "please".
Quote from: Tyranastrasz on August 01, 2009, 11:24:14 PM
So it would seem that Fae have to do whatever is asked of them by a friend if that friend says it would mean the world to them. Do I smell a weakness?
Also, AWW, Fae baby!
No.
Because that person would have to be a friend of the Fae, and a true friend would never exploit such a thing as a weakness.
And don't give me the whole "pretend to be a friend" deception shtick. A little something tells me that tricking a Fae is not really easy to do unless they trust you.
Also, where is this implication that Fae are bound to grant a request under such coniditions?
Quote from: Rafe on August 02, 2009, 12:26:26 AM
First of all, I have no problem reading Albion's speech balloons, no matter if they're backwards or upside-down, but then, I'm weird like that.
But I do have a question: what exactly is "the pin of a needle"?
...that would be the sharp point end, I do believe...
...though doesn't it goes on the head of a pin?
...or is that something about angels?
Honestly... I have no idea what's going on right now...
Thanks for two things Amber
1. Bringing in cuteness
2. breaking my neck while it's still sore
I should also comment that I am clad I can access my computer from my bed. I just had to roll on my back to read the upside down panel :D
They might not be 'bound', but the fairy tale implies that if they *don't* fulfill a boon like that, they aren't a real friend.
Baby Fea is so cute.
Poor Mab. She does all that to get him that curs, and what thanks does she get? Non.
Quote from: SuaveIV on August 02, 2009, 01:33:15 AM
...though doesn't it goes on the head of a pin?
...or is that something about angels?
It depends on the tune.
Quote from: terrycloth on August 02, 2009, 01:52:59 AM
They might not be 'bound', but the fairy tale implies that if they *don't* fulfill a boon like that, they aren't a real friend.
The fairy tale implies its only that... but going by Mab's reaction, there is something that COMPELS them to, even if they have a reason to think that person will be better off if they don't... Mab wanted that curse for Jy's protection, little does he know, but she's still willing to change her plans? Something be up.
I have to say... just simply for this comic... three cheers for laptop.
eeeeee! fae baby appears on my birthday! :mowhappy
What is the fae babie's name I wonder?
It irritates me how long it took me to find the flip tool in Photoshop. I can click it in seconds in OpenCanvas but noooo I had to use the OTHER program.
The kid is cute and made up for it tho :)
Holy cow, I was basically right with my random speculation...
Well...
Almost :P
Also, something about an upside down fey talking literally upside down tickles me :F
Quote from: Baal Hadad on August 01, 2009, 11:35:38 PM
Upside down words? Wonder how that would sound.... :erk
Phase-inverted. (Which sounds exactly the same)
Quote from: inuhanyo on August 02, 2009, 01:09:15 AM
Recall that Albanion's cursing Jy was part of a plan of Mab's, and Albanion did it as sort of a minor favor and because playing the part was fun.
As for the magic word, my first guess is "please".
I doubt it. Noticed the parallel between the story told and what Jyrras said in the third panel yesterday: "..., it would mean the world to me."
Pip keeps gnashing Dan, maybe that's what they're referring to?
Quote from: Alterationartist on August 02, 2009, 01:16:47 AM
Also, where is this implication that Fae are bound to grant a request under such coniditions?
Two words.
Antennae. Fire.
*fwoosh!*
Quote from: Ghostwish on August 02, 2009, 07:25:34 AM
Two words.
Antennae. Fire.
Not "Roof. Pizza."?
Sorry, couldn't resist... :(
...So it was Jy's words after all.
I think Pip may be protecting Dan in a way that Dan doesn't notice. And probably having a good time at his expense while he's at it.
Since Mab feels that Jyrras needs protection (which is probably right), that may be what Albanion is suggesting.
Inverted text is weird, but not really hard to read. I, too, am wondering how that would sound.
And Pip sleeping is cool. Just... where is Pip sleeping?
Given Jy's generally logical approach to things she COULD just tell him the truth. I mean hell Dan practically told Jy the exact thing anyways. That having the 'bangles' pretty much made you foe-less, because nobody in the supernatural side of the world will screw with you if you have them. All she'd have to do is tell him "Well Jy I got Albanion to curse you because I knew that none of the magical jerks would mess with you so long as you were fae cursed."
Then again given his more emotional reactions lately he might just flip out, spaz, or generally go nuts if she told him.
Enh.
Hallelujah for being able to read upside down. And of course, that is one cute little Fae baby. :3
I wonder what would happen if Mab didn't grant the request, though....
Quote from: Gabi on August 02, 2009, 08:49:18 AM
And Pip sleeping is cool. Just... where is Pip sleeping?
It's the back of a chair. Got the doily thing on it and everything. It's also a recliner, so Pip better hope the handle doesn't slip.
I should know, I'm an expert!
I don't think that Mab is protecting Jyras as much as she is protecting the rest of Furrae. Look back at when He and Kria got into it.
Kria : "Say I want to snap your neck just now? Can you stop me from doing it?"
The thing is, Jyras could. He has "Farming equipment." It's just that stopping a demon means using it. Using it means killing, and Jyras doesn't want that...
One day a creature will hurt Jyras, probably by hurting someone Jyras loves. When that day comes destruction will follow. Even then, Jyras will probably mean well when he introduces his technology to the general populous of beings. He will want them to be able to defend themselves. But suddenly, a once frightened and bullied race will have the means to exact revenge...
I just hope that it doesn't happen too soon. I like the innocence that this story portrays so far.
Far as i can tell from the whole story line, Jyras Befriended Mab, Mab gave Jyras a boon, that boon being anything he asked for, well he asked for his friends to be happy, Mab didnt understand that the Fae curse was making HIM Unhappy.
THIS is where the Boon comes in that shi REMEMBERS the boon XD, Cue flaming antenna, at this point shi has to take back the curse because all she wants(IMO) is for jyras to be happy.
and the "head of a pin" thing is just a say i think, like "in a bottle" or "On a silver platter".
Or it could stand for an ulterior motive as to the Boon having certain consequences later on.
and .... DAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW, FAEBABY!!!!! XD
I thought for a few seconds "Why doesn't Mab just curse him?"
Then I realized she would never do that!
Then Jyrra would hate her. So I wonder if anyone can possibly sacrifice their friendship for their friend's help.
I just noticed something. The baby looks like a combo of both it's parents. And what little we saw of Mab's parents, she looked like them. Yet Mab's daughter (rose) looks nothing like her (She's a Human Fae) . I was it also surprised me that the baby didn't look at all like the soul's previous owner.
That's because Mab didn't choose to have Rose. Rose just randomly "popped" from Mab's coffe (or tea, I can' remember which...)
Nutmeg as a mother feels kind of ... wrong. Also, in that first panel I get the vibe that she wants to eat her little baby up. :B Still cute though.
Question: Can Fae be killed by other means than .. well, getting tired of living?
Quote from: rhyfe2002 on August 02, 2009, 03:00:32 PM
Question: Can Fae be killed by other means than .. well, getting tired of living?
Well that and Chuck Norris.....
I don't think they'd tell anyone even if there was one.
Quote from: rhyfe2002 on August 02, 2009, 03:00:32 PM
Question: Can Fae be killed by other means than .. well, getting tired of living?
Well, DP seemed to want to sacrifice one to bring back his dark gods(or whatever) so it could be assumed that he thought he knew how to do something of the sort.
Or maybe he had no idea and just thought he could do so.
Or maybe he wasn't really trying to do what he had everyone thinking he was trying to do...
Quote from: Reese Tora on August 02, 2009, 03:17:42 PM
Well, DP seemed to want to sacrifice one to bring back his dark gods(or whatever) so it could be assumed that he thought he knew how to do something of the sort.
Or maybe he had no idea and just thought he could do so.
Or maybe he wasn't really trying to do what he had everyone thinking he was trying to do...
It would not surprise me if Mab was just "playing along". She was having too much fun with that gummi bear song to be in too much distress. :U
Just reread the page quote
"That little boy looks like he's full of blood"
If that from anything in particular of is Amber just feeling particularly macabre?
Quote from: MT Hazard on August 02, 2009, 05:59:47 PM
Just reread the page quote
"That little boy looks like he's full of blood"
If that from anything in particular of is Amber just feeling particularly macabre?
I believe that's Dr. Tran and the Toy Cack right there.
"There's blood on the windshield, Leeland! Leeland loves his blood on the windshield."
I'm surprised that no one else has coined the term 'Faeby' yet. :3
Also, maybe Mab is getting the curse revoked because she realizes just how unhappy Jyrras is with it. The way he worded his feelings prolly brought up the memory of the Fae fairy tale, and Mab just couldn't follow through with her plans, knowing that Jyrras was so upset by his 'condition'.
I like where this is going.
Grrk, rrg, arrg! That cuteness will never be topped. It can only go downhill from here. :redrum
This is the point in time where the irrational dislike of children comes in handy.
Irrational dislike of children?
I'd say, given that Fae are dangerously impulsive, self-centered, and capricious to the point of mental instability AS ADULTS, their children could be ... unlikeable to say the least. Cute, yes; but I'll bet rational people could definitely dislike them.
Cuteness and horror - that's what I absolutely love about DMFA. Thank you Amber.
Quote from: Arapaima on August 02, 2009, 10:36:47 PM
This is the point in time where the irrational dislike of children comes in handy.
The Squire of Gothos would seem to be an example of what could happen. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Squire_of_Gothos)
Quote from: Naldru on August 03, 2009, 06:50:04 AM
Quote from: Arapaima on August 02, 2009, 10:36:47 PM
This is the point in time where the irrational dislike of children comes in handy.
The Squire of Gothos would seem to be an example of what could happen. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Squire_of_Gothos)
That guy was the predecessor to my all time favorite character of the Star Trek Franchise, Q (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Q_(Star_Trek)). :mwaha
I remember reading a novel that suggested that Trelane actually was a young member of the Q...
EDIT: Yep, there it is, at the bottom of the page. Q-Squared (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Q-Squared)