...I had to do it. I caught it, and I had to do it.
Am I the only one who finds it amusing that the manliest clan of them all has a hot pink clan symbol? It's the little things that get me by. Still, Taun is something incredible. Her philosophy explains why Fa'Lina's punishing Aniz would have had negative repercussions with her brethren, too.
Amber, your artwork for these past few installments has been amazing. Hope everything becomes less stressful in the future.
TO BED FOR ME
EDIT: OH F*** ME. Lego3400. Pistols. At dawn.
We shall separate the men from the boys, and decide whose thread shall live and whose shall die.
That's an odd color scheme for a rage cubi if you ask me... And I'm more interested in this ritual mentioned about her stepson....
Jyrass totally needs to figure out that ritual. He was so *adorable* as an incubus... :mowtongue
I feel the ritual is by having your manly naughty bits chopped off...just sayin' :T
I think Amber went partly out of her way for that clan symbol. I mean, seriously? Bright pink crescent moons? Just sayin'...
However, the look of that cubi is read loud and clear: "F*** with me and DIE." (Could also be the armor... That's some interesting Armor of Badass +5 right there...)
And I also want to know more about this ritual... Of course, rituals to change from one species to another aren't new, Vampires and werewolves come to mind, but in DMFA that won't work out as evenly and vamps are (mostly) gone, and can you imagine a wolf-being getting turned into a werewolf? Yeah, talk about anticlimatic...(Like in Those who Hunt Elves, where Celia gets turned into hee-hee... a... hahahahah... were-panda... BWAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Must... Heheh... Stop... *snerk* Laughing! *Chuckle.) Ah-HEM. Anyway, I'm curious about this ritual and wish to know more about it. (I'm also willing to bet that it becomes important in the main plot at a later date.)
Poor Amber... Everytime she answers one question, she manages to make three more pop up... (Then again, this is how one usually keeps a plot going...)
You do not question the large amazonian woman who fights dragons on why her symbol is pink moons!
That ritual comment is fanfiction fodder -galore-.
Why is everyone so surprised the sign's a pair of Barbie-pink moons?
*sings* Fightin' evil by the moonlight...
Cool leader. So this clan also gained power during the war... neat. If I recall correctly, Siar was the other clan correct?
My disproportionate senses are tingling! D:
She still looks awesome, though.
Cubi Clan Leaders so far is being... uninteresting.
Stands to reason that she'd have the least fluffy tail of the bunch. Almost looks like she has a hair pulling problem, just that it's on the tip of her tail instead of her noggin!
Quote from: Goatmon on February 01, 2010, 11:18:41 PM
My disproportionate senses are tingling! D:
What do you mean?
Quote from: RandomMetaphysics on February 01, 2010, 11:02:29 PM
If I recall correctly, Siar was the other clan correct?
Yes
up until the point Siar fought Hinzel and his allies ambushed Siar and her clanQuote from: Janus Whitefurr on February 01, 2010, 10:56:33 PM
That ritual comment is fanfiction fodder -galore-.
I know!!! must right fanfic...
Huh. Taun's clan is apparently the strongest clan so far in Cubi clan leaders.
Quote from: Techcubi on February 01, 2010, 11:32:24 PM
Huh. Taun's clan is apparently the strongest clan so far in Cubi clan leaders.
I think Mink is going from least to greatest.
Quote from: The_one_who_is_odd on February 01, 2010, 11:47:07 PM
Quote from: Techcubi on February 01, 2010, 11:32:24 PM
Huh. Taun's clan is apparently the strongest clan so far in Cubi clan leaders.
I think Mink is going from least to greatest.
This makes me wonder where Cyra's clan is one the scale.
Here's a little food for thought. Since many of Taun's clan are known to become or are adventurers... could Dan's thoughts about Cubi be swayed?
Also, anyone else here think that since Taun's daughter teaches at the academy, she may possibly meet Dan due to the conditions Fa'Lina set in strip 592? (linked below)
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_592.php
Quote from: Jigsaw Forte on February 01, 2010, 10:58:16 PM
Why is everyone so surprised the sign's a pair of Barbie-pink moons?
*sings* Fightin' evil by the moonlight...
We don't need pink moons, somebody shoo that plumber out of here... or at least duct tape that crack.
Quote from: Jigsaw Forte on February 01, 2010, 10:58:16 PM
Why is everyone so surprised the sign's a pair of Barbie-pink moons?
*sings* Fightin' evil by the moonlight...
*sings*
...Winning love by daylight...Blast it, Jigsaw! Do you know how long I spent getting over my Sailor Moon addiction? Now I have that beutiful opening song stuck in my head (Complete and unabridged), and I don't even have any eps on tape or DVD! My hands are shaking too much to type what I came in here to say and it is ALL YOUR FALT!
...
I'll just have to type slower. My question is, does this clan adventure openly as Cubi, or do they keep that fact under their hats, so to speak? Eather way, Dan REALLY needs to meet one of these guys/girls. >:3
*Goes off to read "Sailor Nothing* to take the edge off*
Quote from: RandomMetaphysics on February 01, 2010, 11:55:14 PM
Here's a little food for thought. Since many of Taun's clan are known to become or are adventurers... could Dan's thoughts about Cubi be swayed?
Also, anyone else here think that since Taun's daughter teaches at the academy, she may possibly meet Dan due to the conditions Fa'Lina set in strip 592? (linked below)
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_592.php
She'll be dressed like an amazon and steal Dan's heart! :B :rolleyes Of course, it will be a demonstration for the girls on what
not to wear if you go adventuring.
Quote from: RandomMetaphysics on February 01, 2010, 11:02:29 PM
Cool leader. So this clan also gained power during the war... neat. If I recall correctly, Siar was the other clan correct?
IIRC, Siar was one of the largest Cubi clans, numbering over 2,000 strong; they were all but wiped out during the Dragon-Cubi wars after an ambush at the hands of Hizell....Aniz and Abel are among the only known survivors.
If she's going from least to greatest, um, isn't Cyra's strength '2'?
Quote from: terrycloth on February 02, 2010, 12:42:29 AM
If she's going from least to greatest, um, isn't Cyra's strength '2'?
Three... well, assuming Mink and everyone else is unaware of Dan being Cyra's grandson. Then again, there could be more members, right?
Here's a question that's been attacking my brain with the fury of a rabid monkey: has there ever been an occurrence when an Incubus "ascended?"
Quote from: The_one_who_is_odd on February 01, 2010, 11:47:07 PM
Quote from: Techcubi on February 01, 2010, 11:32:24 PM
Huh. Taun's clan is apparently the strongest clan so far in Cubi clan leaders.
I think Mink is going from least to greatest.
Then Clan Fa'Lina should have been first. From what we heard it has a size of 1.
Quote from: starcat5 on February 02, 2010, 12:04:37 AM
Quote from: Jigsaw Forte on February 01, 2010, 10:58:16 PM
Why is everyone so surprised the sign's a pair of Barbie-pink moons?
*sings* Fightin' evil by the moonlight...
*sings* ...Winning love by daylight...
*stabs you both* The dub is a vile vile thing that should never be mention without threats of harm upon it's fans or makers, or just wishing all the copies of it in the world all caught fire at once.... Err.... I mean.... *flees*
Quote from: RandomMetaphysics on February 02, 2010, 12:52:12 AM
Quote from: terrycloth on February 02, 2010, 12:42:29 AM
If she's going from least to greatest, um, isn't Cyra's strength '2'?
Three... well, assuming Mink and everyone else is unaware of Dan being Cyra's grandson. Then again, there could be more members, right?
Here's a question that's been attacking my brain with the fury of a rabid monkey: has there ever been an occurrence when an Incubus "ascended?"
Maybe so, but I think I prefer the female ones. :) :3
Quote from: Orion Asmodeus Dezagrats on February 02, 2010, 01:02:45 AM
Quote from: RandomMetaphysics on February 02, 2010, 12:52:12 AM
Quote from: terrycloth on February 02, 2010, 12:42:29 AM
If she's going from least to greatest, um, isn't Cyra's strength '2'?
Three... well, assuming Mink and everyone else is unaware of Dan being Cyra's grandson. Then again, there could be more members, right?
Here's a question that's been attacking my brain with the fury of a rabid monkey: has there ever been an occurrence when an Incubus "ascended?"
Maybe so, but I think I prefer the female ones. :) :3
I belive amber said there are a few in a previous thread, just at current most are female.
>Ritual to turn into a 'cubi
And Amber has satisfied many a fan's dreams.
Quote from: Lego3400 on February 01, 2010, 09:25:02 PM
That's an odd color scheme for a rage cubi if you ask me... And I'm more interested in this ritual mentioned about her stepson....
I agree. A ritual to become a cubi? Maybe this will be in the last Clan leaders page or a follow-up page to this? Maybe worked into the story somehow...
I could have sworn I mentioned this somewhere before...then again maybe my brain isn't working well.
The "ritual" to become a Cubi isn't very common, but it isn't the most rare and elusive of things to do. It tends to happen when a Cubi/being are in a serious relationship and it is done in order to extend the being's lifespan. It can in theory happen with other creature races, but most of them live a long enough life-span it isn't an issue.
The ritual basically halves the Cubi's own power and lifespan and is templated over the being (or whatever the race is. I'm just using being right now for easy reference) so the being in terms of power is an extension of the Cubi who transferred up half their own powers. As expected, this tends to severly curb the Cubi-sides own abilities and lifespan estimates (as it is basically them taking the powers they have and splitting it in half) and even though the being is getting a power-boost...it tends to put them much weaker than the average Cubi. Children of the two however (if they have kids) are usually standard powered or stronger from it.
I should also mention that this can only be done in clans that have an active and living clan leader. Leaderless Cubi don't seem to have this option. Likely due to the power reserves required.
The reason the ritual isn't done that often is because many Cubi don't prefer getting their life and power knocked down so drastically. As such, only those who are really dedicated to a particular individual would even consider it. The ritual is a lot easier if there is already a child between the couple but it isn't necessary.
This obviously doesn't work if the Cubi is the clan leader. I mention this now because sooner or later SOMEONE would try to ask if a Cubi who lost its clan could just enlist members via that method.
So I suppose if people really wanted to fanfic up character becoming Cubi, they now have an outlet. Granted they would be gimpy little weakling Cubi and so would their partner...but at least it's an option.
Quote from: Amber Williams on February 02, 2010, 01:47:35 AM
So I suppose if people really wanted to fanfic up character becoming Cubi, they now have an outlet. Granted they would be gimpy little weakling Cubi and so would their partner...but at least it's an option.
"But my little fairy darling cubi-sue is the one in a million exception and is totally full powered!" </fanficcers>
So what if a cubi does the ritual and then gets divorced? :U
Quote from: Lego3400 on February 02, 2010, 12:57:55 AM
*stabs you both* The dub is a vile vile thing that should never be mention without threats of harm upon it's fans or makers, or just wishing all the copies of it in the world all caught fire at once.... Err.... I mean.... *flees*
Hay! The Cartoon Network version was all I had back then. I can't even remember if I even HAD a computer back then, let alone anything faster than 14.4 dialup. ...no, I'm not doing to do a "Back in my day" stick. THIS is my day, and my time is NOW. :mwaha
That being said, and all things NOT being equal, this clan adds a new twist to my WildSpec from a while back. Namely that the dragons who have Dan's dad in storage find out about Dan and put a hit out on him. All of Dan's dragon friends (most of which Dan doesn't KNOW are dragons) rush off to warn him, all arive at the same time, and set off a classic "(super)Heros fight each other by mistake" scean. Once this is sorted out, Dan and Co. set out to rescue his dad, and accidentily sets off a Dragon Civil War, the end result of which will leave a Pro-Dan dragon in charge, resulting in Dee's plans to be rather moot and counterproductive. The twist, of course, is Clan Taun showing up at any time during these events. Especially the Battle Royale.
Quote from: The_one_who_is_odd on February 01, 2010, 11:47:07 PM
Quote from: Techcubi on February 01, 2010, 11:32:24 PM
Huh. Taun's clan is apparently the strongest clan so far in Cubi clan leaders.
I think Mink is going from least to greatest.
You forget that if that was the case, Mink would have started with Fa'lina since Fa'lina's clan has been completely destroyed.
Quote from: Jack McSlay on February 02, 2010, 01:57:59 AM
So what if a cubi does the ritual and then gets divorced? :U
They don't get their powers back and the one they gave their powers to will stay a cubi.
I must say, Amber has a knack for making unique Clan Leaders.
This one doesn't have headwings or anything.
And she's positively ancient, in a good way!
Now, for speculations, I rather like to speculate in how those new characters would be likely to interact with the main cast.
For example, I think that in peacetime Dan and Tauns would likely not be particularly good friends.
Some basic respect, certainly, but I think they are too far both in age and culture to be friends.
Let me explain.
This is an ancient Cubi who hasprobably seen more battles than anyone around.
By now, I reckon she's right fed up with people who waffle about, which we know Dan is good at.
On the other hand, he is an adventure and his affinity include doing the right thing for many.
I reckon she could accept that trait without any problems.
So while they'd probably be at odds while there's no fighting, I reckon the opposite would be true.
Imagine a dragon attacks the Cubi academy, Taun would go straight into a RAGE and attack head on.
Dan meanwhile, would go "whoa, big dragon, big cubi", and then try to come up with some strange tactic
(like using Fae bangles to his advantage, he can come up with strange ideas)
i could easily imagine Dan try and sneak around and nail the Dragon from behind, while Taun holds it's attention.
And nail it most literally with a big spear, and a tail nailed to the ground would put the dragon at a disadvantage.
And there's no way in hell that Taun would not exploit such a weakness.
Such an act would definately make Taun respect Dan, because despite him being young and .. well .. weak, he'd fight.
And if he can use perconal tactics, even a weak Dan can be an asset.
But friendship ?
I really doubt it.
More likely she'd send him off on a task of some sort. :D
Quote from: The_one_who_is_odd on February 01, 2010, 11:29:38 PM
Quote from: Goatmon on February 01, 2010, 11:18:41 PM
My disproportionate senses are tingling! D:
What do you mean?
It might be just me, but I thought her right arm seemed a touch too beefy in proportion to her waist.
Just a little, though. I'm not accusing her of pulling a Rob Liefield, here.
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on February 02, 2010, 02:43:24 AM
I must say, Amber has a knack for making unique Clan Leaders.
This one doesn't have headwings or anything.
She does have headwings they're right above her ears. They are thinner than other headwings, but they are there.
Quote from: Keaton the Black Jackal on February 01, 2010, 09:24:55 PM
EDIT: OH F*** ME. Lego3400. Pistols. At dawn.
We shall separate the men from the boys, and decide whose thread shall live and whose shall die.
... Or not, and manglement can merge the two. ;-]
Quote from: Janus Whitefurr on February 01, 2010, 10:56:33 PM
That ritual comment is fanfiction fodder -galore-.
It's been that for years. The 'Cubification thread from 2005 first opened that door when Amber said that it was possible. This is just the first time it's been mentioned in-comic.
Interestingly, now that we know the limits and restrictions it should actually
reduce the incidences of it, at least where the writer is disciplined enough to stick within the constraints of canon, which admittedly they may not be (or "probably aren't" depending on how cynical you are).
Certainly I'm going to drop the "Hey kid, wanna be a 'Cubi?" sketch from mine.
That said, halving the lifespan still gives you a nominal lifespan similar to a Demon's nominal lifespan - which is not to be sneezed at. And there is a particularly infamous technique that 'Cubi can use to increase their power and lifespan anyway.
"It's true... I am 'Cubi! Now we will be able to love each other forever..."
"I love you too darling. Now, let's go and eat a bunch of Being's souls."
"Wait, what...?"
Quote from: iceick on February 02, 2010, 03:06:06 AM
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on February 02, 2010, 02:43:24 AM
I must say, Amber has a knack for making unique Clan Leaders.
This one doesn't have headwings or anything.
She does have headwings they're right above her ears. They are thinner than other headwings, but they are there.
Erhh .. my bad .. I means the heads that happen on the end of the wing tentacles.
Those (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_378.php).
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on February 02, 2010, 03:48:37 AM
Quote from: iceick on February 02, 2010, 03:06:06 AM
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on February 02, 2010, 02:43:24 AM
I must say, Amber has a knack for making unique Clan Leaders.
This one doesn't have headwings or anything.
She does have headwings they're right above her ears. They are thinner than other headwings, but they are there.
Erhh .. my bad .. I means the heads that happen on the end of the wing tentacles.
Those (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_378.php).
Of course the tentacles in experienced cubi (http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_385.php) only show themselves when the cubi wants to show them.
I just feel strange with all clan leaders seen Female Taun, Kish'Ta, Seme and Dan's grandma. for what I recal from the comic when Dan meets his Grandma in the dream she says she's their clan leader or am I mistaking?
Yeah, I was just thinking of the soul eating angle. "Oh no, now I have half of *infinity* instead of all of infinity."
I can even see the spiel now. "Bring me two victims to soul-eat, and I'll make you a cubi!" Then, of course, you eat all three. >:3
Quote from: iceick on February 02, 2010, 04:07:29 AM
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on February 02, 2010, 03:48:37 AM
Quote from: iceick on February 02, 2010, 03:06:06 AM
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on February 02, 2010, 02:43:24 AM
I must say, Amber has a knack for making unique Clan Leaders.
This one doesn't have headwings or anything.
She does have headwings they're right above her ears. They are thinner than other headwings, but they are there.
Erhh .. my bad .. I means the heads that happen on the end of the wing tentacles.
Those (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_378.php).
Of course the tentacles in experienced cubi (http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_385.php) only show themselves when the cubi wants to show them.
True ... and now that I looked at it, none of the other Cubi Leaders so far has has them on display.
Maybe that's for a more specific comic later ?
Also, could the heads of two Cubi become friends with eachother without their owners being friends as well ?
That could open up entirely
new avenues of awkard (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_411.php). :D
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on February 02, 2010, 04:17:58 AM
True ... and now that I looked at it, none of the other Cubi Leaders so far has has them on display.
Maybe that's for a more specific comic later ?
I think they usually do that when they're trying to kill someone.
Anyway, I think I've covered most of the intelligent points I was going to cover so I'll just add that Taun looks awesome and her clan sounds awesome too.
Me thinks I've figured out which clan my character is in.
Quote from: Netrogo on February 02, 2010, 04:31:35 AM
Me thinks I've figured out which clan my character is in.
With Amber's attention to detail she may have written the lifestory for all 387 :P
Quote from: Tapewolf on February 02, 2010, 04:30:58 AM
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on February 02, 2010, 04:17:58 AM
True ... and now that I looked at it, none of the other Cubi Leaders so far has has them on display.
Maybe that's for a more specific comic later ?
I think they usually do that when they're trying to kill someone.
Oh, that's right -
All the horrible fighting (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_447.php) .. I had forgotten about that. :D
Quote from: Tapewolf on February 02, 2010, 04:30:58 AMAnyway, I think I've covered most of the intelligent points I was going to cover so I'll just add that Taun looks awesome and her clan sounds awesome too.
I agree, she does sound pretty cool.
I'm actually looking forward to see other cubi from her clan .. methinks they might be quite interesting and .. headstrong. :)
Quote from: Goatmon on February 02, 2010, 02:55:53 AM
It might be just me, but I thought her right arm seemed a touch too beefy in proportion to her waist.
I think that's just the way the armor around her waist makes it look.
Also, Taun is made of yes and win.
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on February 02, 2010, 04:38:00 AM
Oh, that's right - All the horrible fighting (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_447.php) .. I had forgotten about that. :D
Heh. More specifically:
Catching Janus (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_464.php)Preparing to destroy Edward (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_298.php)Vows of destruction (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_974.php)Intimidating Dan (http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_534.php)...and of course, Hennya.
Now, I don't pretend for a minute that this is the only reason a 'Cubi would do that. If you're in a situation where people know you're 'Cubi and don't care, it would be handy for carrying tools, cutting material, climbing scaffolding and
a million and one other uses. (http://www.missmab.com/Bonus/A_Friend_With_Benefits.jpg)It's happening to Dan because he doesn't have control over it yet, but mostly - if you're in Being mode because people are going to try and kill you if they find out what you are - the usual time you'd resort to bringing out your tentacles is if you're fighting for your life, or if there aren't going to be any living witnesses afterwards. Or, if no-one is going to see you.
EDIT:
...which is not to say that someone like Fa'lina or Taun wouldn't do it just for show. But the typical use seems to be for violence.
(On the cat walk)
And now representing the ultimate in battle chic, its Taun!
Her outfit promises to knock em dead, from her armoured tank top down to her fighting sandals, this girl is not be be messed with !
She is also modelling our latest range of hot pink battle hair ! Give her a big hand everybody!
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on February 02, 2010, 04:38:00 AM
Oh, that's right - All the horrible fighting (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_447.php) .. I had forgotten about that. :D
Arguably (ie, I'm certainly going to argue that it is ;-] ) that's a fanfic, albeit written by the original author, and as such, not true Cubi canon.
In other words, it's Wildy (the character) writing it, not Amber (the author). And Wildy could well be totally wrong.
Quote from: RandomMetaphysics on February 01, 2010, 11:55:14 PM
Here's a little food for thought. Since many of Taun's clan are known to become or are adventurers... could Dan's thoughts about Cubi be swayed?
I see them most likely to "Adventure" as part of the Adventurer-Slaying Department mentioned earlier in the comic...
And whyfore all the apparent dragon hating... :crying
I's a gud dragon!
Quote from: Shachza on February 02, 2010, 08:29:24 AM
I see them most likely to "Adventure" as part of the Adventurer-Slaying Department mentioned earlier in the comic...
Perhaps, perhaps not. If you had a band of adventurers determined to stamp out "the 'Cubi menace", I can imagine Taun's clan reacting badly to it in exactly the way you're thinking of.
However, their primary goal seems to be to protect their race - going around killing Beings who are trying to protect themselves from rogue Demons etc, is counterproductive since it would tend to make the 'Cubi race itself a target.
No, personally I suspect - as the page says - it's more a case of them tending to become mercenaries and adventurers for hire like Dan. If nothing else it's a superb way to keep themselves trained and fit while awaiting orders from higher up.
In places where 'Cubi are more free to go around undisguised, it would be a good way of reducing tensions with Beings etc - defending their town and so on is liable to give a more positive impression of the 'Cubi race, which is helpful in terms of the race's survival.
Of course, I've always loved the idea of 'Cubi adventurers and the idea that there's a whole (large) clan of them running around and kicking the asses of monsters has me walking on air. So yeah, I'm bound to be biased :P
Quote from: Shachza on February 02, 2010, 08:29:24 AM
And whyfore all the apparent dragon hating... :crying
I's a gud dragon!
No, you're a person. Welcome to the forum, please read the rules.
It took me three tries to read the profile text. My eyes just kept switching back to THE PINKNESS. The sole worse case of distraction so far was Kish'Ta. There, I only realized that there WAS text after half a minute of staring at the face. :erk
Is Taun a porcupine?
Quote from: Grey Wolf on February 02, 2010, 09:43:39 AM
Is Taun a porcupine?
According to the FA version she has no specific species, she's described as a "Porcupine lion tail spikey-thing".
Quote from: Tapewolf on February 02, 2010, 09:53:46 AM
According to the FA version she has no specific species, she's described as a "Porcupine lion tail spikey-thing".
Ah, yes. FA. Should have checked that first...
Thanks!
I just love the fact that the clan of rage and awesome and badassness's clan-color is Pink, epic fantasticawesome.
And am I way off, or does the 'not work for clan leaders' part mean Taun adopted her stepson Before she ascended?
I also seem to remember something about a cubi-creation ritual before now, and something indicating that Cyra's clan is something of a big deal (Cyra said she's gone a long time between surfing the dreams of her Descendants, not her Clan Members. Given that tri-wings go sterile upon ascension it seems not only unnecessary that all clan members be direct descendants of the clan leader/founder but also unlikely.)
Well I can just see Dan if he ever meets members of this clan talking up a storm about weapon types and skills needed to slay certain prey.
He'll probably be spending a lot of time just getting the combat skills that this clan has to get back at Regina.
It will be interesting seeing who Dan hangs out with besides Abel when he goes to school.
Quote from: Jigsaw Forte on February 01, 2010, 10:58:16 PM
Why is everyone so surprised the sign's a pair of Barbie-pink moons?
*sings* Fightin' evil by the moonlight...
*Charline beats Jigsaw with a stick! WITH A STICK!!!* Now I can't get that stupid song out of my head! I KEEL U!! >:O
*Charles examines the ritual, and then pokes Charline* Would you make meeee a Cubi?
*Charline brutally murders Charles again* No! You suck! STFU!!! :chainsaw
Anyway, we all know how the rage thing works: The angrier Taun gets, the stronger she becomes!!
TAUN SMASH!! xD
Se is made of win and pink.
Need I say more?
Quote from: Tapewolf on February 02, 2010, 05:38:05 AM
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on February 02, 2010, 04:38:00 AM
Oh, that's right - All the horrible fighting (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_447.php) .. I had forgotten about that. :D
Heh. More specifically:
Catching Janus (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_464.php)
Preparing to destroy Edward (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_298.php)
Vows of destruction (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_974.php)
Intimidating Dan (http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_534.php)
...and of course, Hennya.
Now, I don't pretend for a minute that this is the only reason a 'Cubi would do that. If you're in a situation where people know you're 'Cubi and don't care, it would be handy for carrying tools, cutting material, climbing scaffolding and a million and one other uses. (http://www.missmab.com/Bonus/A_Friend_With_Benefits.jpg)
It's happening to Dan because he doesn't have control over it yet, but mostly - if you're in Being mode because people are going to try and kill you if they find out what you are - the usual time you'd resort to bringing out your tentacles is if you're fighting for your life, or if there aren't going to be any living witnesses afterwards. Or, if no-one is going to see you.
EDIT:
...which is not to say that someone like Fa'lina or Taun wouldn't do it just for show. But the typical use seems to be for violence.
All good points and all, however we know that his wings can
act independantly of him (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_378.php), even
to the point of discomfort (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_381.php). We also know that
he can manipulate them at will (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_387.php), so I reckon that the wings have a sort of mind of their own, possibly based on his subconsciousness, though they can behave in a different mood than Dan.
Possibly the more intense the emotions involved, the more control the wings have over themselves.
So the bigger dichotomy inside of the cubi, the more chance the wings will act out on some base desire or whimsy.
But in cases where there is little internal confusion, such as when Dan goes into a fight, they seem to aid or improve on his control over the wings. As in the fight with Regina, you can see one of the wingheads try tro bite Regina, I doubt Dan told it to, it probably did it of its own free weill, but I bet Dan really approved of it. Offcourse, the more experience and training (of which Dan has very little) the better you can control them.
Now, imagine Aniz and Destania confronting each other!
They sorta hate eachother due to their falling out, but deeper down, there may still be unresolved feelings of love left.
And since they have ENORMOUS unresolved issues, their wings might act out even though they are quite experienced and well trained.
Offcourse, it doesn't help their case that Amber might approve of a bit of lighthearted humor.
so ... a comic strip could be like this
/imagination
Aniz : "GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR"
Destania : "HISSSSSSSSSSSSS"
*wings transform into tentacles with heads and all, snarling at eachother*Aniz : "I hate you so much, you evil witch!"
Destania : "I will destroy you!"
*Amber intrudes into the comic*Amber : "Dangit, this isn't funny at all, gotta do something."
Fluffy : "Amber, have you seen my Spaceballs movie around here?"
Amber : "Hmmmmmmm" >:]
*new frame with Destania and Aniz snared tightly together by their tentacles*
*said tentacles have suddenly developed an incredible urge to hug eachother*Aniz : "AARHGG, I hate you so much!"
Destania : "I will destroy you!"
Aniz : "Let go of me you witch!"
Destania : "I can't, my wings won't let me"
Aniz : "Argh, why is your tentacleheads kissing me?"
Destania :
*Destania blushes* "I ... uhhh"
Aniz : "Oh you have GOT to be kidding me!"
*new frame with Amber giving the thumbsup*Fluffy : "Whoa, that's some quality awkard you've found there Amber"
Amber : "I know, it's awesome." :D
(disclaimer this is pure fantasy, based on a fantasy comic dagnabbit, and none of Amber's doing, blame me instead)/imagination stops
And in case noone have seen Spaceballs the movie, it's a Jedi parody where Dark Helmet and the heroes lightswords gets entined during battle.
It's a hilarious scene, and I ripped it off for all it was worth.
In ending, wings acting on their own has all sorts of parody written all over them. :D
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on February 02, 2010, 12:11:47 PM
I reckon that the wings have a sort of mind of their own, possibly based on his subconsciousness, though they can behave in a different mood than Dan.
That's pretty much it, yes.
QuotePossibly the more intense the emotions involved, the more control the wings have over themselves.
So the bigger dichotomy inside of the cubi, the more chance the wings will act out on some base desire or whimsy.
Maybe, but AFAIK it's something that you can rein in when you know how to control them. The Dan-Regina fight was done instinctively. Destania, for instance, probably isn't going to have her wing tentacles bring her coffee.
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Quote from: starcat5 on February 02, 2010, 12:04:37 AM
Quote from: Jigsaw Forte on February 01, 2010, 10:58:16 PM
Why is everyone so surprised the sign's a pair of Barbie-pink moons?
*sings* Fightin' evil by the moonlight...
*sings* ...Winning love by daylight...
*stabs you both* The dub is a vile vile thing that should never be mention without threats of harm upon it's fans or makers, or just wishing all the copies of it in the world all caught fire at once.... Err.... I mean.... *flees*
Pardon me if my love is not gentle
I can say when I'm here in my dream
My heart is about to short circuit
Right now I want you here with meBetter?
You can sing that to Red River Valley. :)
With regards,
Ted
Would I be correct in assuming she's a southpaw? With the armor limited to the one arm it reminds me to some extent of a myrmillo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrmillo), who generally wore armor on their sword arm and wore a scutum or other shield on the bare arm. The sandals and greaves also add to the somewhat to the effect.
Quote from: Arapaima on February 02, 2010, 01:08:46 PM
Would I be correct in assuming she's a southpaw? With the armor limited to the one arm it reminds me to some extent of a myrmillo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrmillo), who generally wore armor on their sword arm and wore a scutum or other shield on the bare arm. The sandals and greaves also add to the somewhat to the effect.
Heh, try putting a helmet over that hair though. :P
Quote from: Tapewolf on February 02, 2010, 12:42:55 PM
Destania, for instance, probably isn't going to have her wing tentacles bring her coffee.
Not accidentally, anyway.
I was going to say "only if it was funny", but I remember what Fa'lina said about Destania's "attempts at humour" (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Ab_050.php). The mind positively boggles. Could she have changed so much in the time since Abel first met her?
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Quote from: Tapewolf on February 02, 2010, 12:42:55 PM
Destania, for instance, probably isn't going to have her wing tentacles bring her coffee.
Not accidentally, anyway.
I was going to say "only if it was funny", but I remember what Fa'lina said about Destania's "attempts at humour" (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Ab_050.php). The mind positively boggles. Could she have changed so much in the time since Abel first met her?
I agree, Destania's humor is probably not the issue here, but it takes two to tango as they say.
For all we know, someone could manipulate her into making coffee for them .. against her will, though her wings might enjoy it.
Heck, making coffee with their wings might be a special trait of the Cyra clan !! :eek
Quote from: Tapewolf on February 02, 2010, 12:42:55 PM
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on February 02, 2010, 12:11:47 PM
Possibly the more intense the emotions involved, the more control the wings have over themselves.
So the bigger dichotomy inside of the cubi, the more chance the wings will act out on some base desire or whimsy.
Maybe, but AFAIK it's something that you can rein in when you know how to control them. The Dan-Regina fight was done instinctively. Destania, for instance, probably isn't going to have her wing tentacles bring her coffee.
Agreed, though the Coffee incident was notoriously low key.
In cases where her issued might be more serious, it could probably still happen.
Ie. if it's a trivial matter, experience and training will reign supreme.
But lets say it's something bigger, like being ambushed by a Dragon, or facing off with Aniz, her wings might act out of order before she can "command" them to stop.
That's not necesarily a bad thing, as having the wings act by reflex could potentially save their lives in case of an ambush.
Though it might complicate matters in the case of, say, aniz.
Overall, it's probably an advantage for a Cubi, as long as they learn how and why their wings act like they do, they could possibly even turn it into a strategic advantage.
Offcourse, all of this is pure speculation and amber could just say "BAD forum people ... down, heel, stop that silly thing!!"
:D
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on February 02, 2010, 02:14:23 PM
Offcourse, all of this is pure speculation and amber could just say "BAD forum people ... down, heel, stop that silly thing!!"
:D
I am going to say that you should know better than to double-post Anker. And if you don't stop that, then it is going to result badly for you.
Quote from: Amber Williams on February 02, 2010, 02:17:03 PM
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on February 02, 2010, 02:14:23 PM
Offcourse, all of this is pure speculation and amber could just say "BAD forum people ... down, heel, stop that silly thing!!"
:D
I am going to say that you should know better than to double-post Anker. And if you don't stop that, then it is going to result badly for you.
GAH ... you're right .. I really should!
How can I make reparations ?
Quote from: Arapaima on February 02, 2010, 01:08:46 PM
Would I be correct in assuming she's a southpaw? With the armor limited to the one arm it reminds me to some extent of a myrmillo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrmillo), who generally wore armor on their sword arm and wore a scutum or other shield on the bare arm. The sandals and greaves also add to the somewhat to the effect.
Sufficiently strong plate armor makes a shield redundant, I would imagine she leaves the right arm bare to give it maximum freedom of movement if that's her weapon arm while she only has one hip-guard on her right hip not only to balance out the armor on her left arm but to leave the left hip free to hang a sword or such off of. That's how the logic bends in my brain anyway. :U
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on February 02, 2010, 02:26:31 PM
GAH ... you're right .. I really should!
How can I make reparations ?
You could start with letting other people post.
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on February 02, 2010, 02:26:31 PM
Quote from: Amber Williams on February 02, 2010, 02:17:03 PM
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on February 02, 2010, 02:14:23 PM
Offcourse, all of this is pure speculation and amber could just say "BAD forum people ... down, heel, stop that silly thing!!"
:D
I am going to say that you should know better than to double-post Anker. And if you don't stop that, then it is going to result badly for you.
GAH ... you're right .. I really should!
How can I make reparations ?
:double That's how. ;)
Black and pink, very Slaanesh. 40k has the best color schemes.
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Quote from: Techcubi on February 01, 2010, 11:32:24 PM
Huh. Taun's clan is apparently the strongest clan so far in Cubi clan leaders.
I think Mink is going from least to greatest.
Then Clan Fa'Lina should have been first. From what we heard it has a size of 1.
Unless Amber is counting the faux clan that is the academy or is not count the clan leaders among the numb of clan members due to the whole infertility thing.
Quote from: terrycloth on February 02, 2010, 12:42:29 AM
If she's going from least to greatest, um, isn't Cyra's strength '2'?
Cyra wont be among the cubi clan leaders.
:cough:Reason on page one. (http://www.missmab.com/Demo/Leader01.php):cough:Retracted (http://clockworkmansion.com/forum/index.php?topic=3268.msg141352#msg141352), my understanding of cubi physiology was not what I thought it was.Quote from: Goatmon on February 02, 2010, 02:55:53 AM
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Quote from: Goatmon on February 01, 2010, 11:18:41 PM
My disproportionate senses are tingling! D:
What do you mean?
It might be just me, but I thought her right arm seemed a touch too beefy in proportion to her waist.
Just a little, though. I'm not accusing her of pulling a Rob Liefield, here.
I can see why you are saying that.
Part of the reason is her lower body isn't facing the same direction as her upper body. So her right arm(the one on the left from our perspective) is actually closer to the POV making the perspective skew her right arm, the forearm especially, appear to be "beefy." Also, she is twisting at the waist so her waist appears slimmer that it actually is.
If anything her left arm(the one on the right), seems to be a little big, but this may be due to funny body positioning and the illusion of volume created by the armor. Speaking of which, I can't help but think the chest-plate must chafe horribly....
Good thing it is only for show (http://www.furaffinity.net/full/3357303/#cid:24889061).
Quote from: Feather Dancer on February 02, 2010, 12:07:20 PM
She is made of win and pink.
Need I say more?
Yes. You forgot to add the obligatory :U .
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on February 02, 2010, 12:11:47 PM
Quote from: Tapewolf on February 02, 2010, 05:38:05 AM
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on February 02, 2010, 04:38:00 AM
Oh, that's right - All the horrible fighting (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_447.php) .. I had forgotten about that. :D
Heh. More specifically:
Catching Janus (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_464.php)
Preparing to destroy Edward (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_298.php)
Vows of destruction (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_974.php)
Intimidating Dan (http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_534.php)
...and of course, Hennya.
Now, I don't pretend for a minute that this is the only reason a 'Cubi would do that. If you're in a situation where people know you're 'Cubi and don't care, it would be handy for carrying tools, cutting material, climbing scaffolding and a million and one other uses. (http://www.missmab.com/Bonus/A_Friend_With_Benefits.jpg)
It's happening to Dan because he doesn't have control over it yet, but mostly - if you're in Being mode because people are going to try and kill you if they find out what you are - the usual time you'd resort to bringing out your tentacles is if you're fighting for your life, or if there aren't going to be any living witnesses afterwards. Or, if no-one is going to see you.
EDIT:
...which is not to say that someone like Fa'lina or Taun wouldn't do it just for show. But the typical use seems to be for violence.
All good points and all, however we know that his wings can act independantly of him (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_378.php), even to the point of discomfort (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_381.php). We also know that he can manipulate them at will (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_387.php), so I reckon that the wings have a sort of mind of their own, possibly based on his subconsciousness, though they can behave in a different mood than Dan.
Possibly the more intense the emotions involved, the more control the wings have over themselves.
So the bigger dichotomy inside of the cubi, the more chance the wings will act out on some base desire or whimsy.
But in cases where there is little internal confusion, such as when Dan goes into a fight, they seem to aid or improve on his control over the wings. As in the fight with Regina, you can see one of the wingheads try tro bite Regina, I doubt Dan told it to, it probably did it of its own free weill, but I bet Dan really approved of it. Offcourse, the more experience and training (of which Dan has very little) the better you can control them.
...:snip of imagination:...
And in case noone have seen Spaceballs the movie, it's a Jedi parody where Dark Helmet and the heroes lightswords gets entined during battle.
It's a hilarious scene, and I ripped it off for all it was worth.
In ending, wings acting on their own has all sorts of parody written all over them. :D
I think the most telling and enlightening example is that of Hennya. Anzi clearly did not want the end result but still got the result, he even apologized to an extent (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Abel_109.php).
I suspect controlling the wing heads(is their really a proper name for them?) is kind of like controlling your own thinking. Like how when someone makes you mad your first instinct, your first thought, may be counter productive so you don't act on it. Not everyone may be aware of their thinking enough realize they are suppressing their first thought as a reaction, though.
The more powerful and willful, chiefly clan leaders, are capable and mature enough to cause their wing-heads to act with subtlety. Where the less powerful, such as Anzi and Dan, are only partly in control and generally settle for suppressing them unless sufficiently motivated(like Dan with Regina) or when they lose control(like Anzi with Hennya).
EDIT: For great justice!
Quote from: PencilinHand on February 02, 2010, 04:18:46 PM
Quote from: terrycloth on February 02, 2010, 12:42:29 AM
If she's going from least to greatest, um, isn't Cyra's strength '2'?
Cyra wont be among the cubi clan leaders.
:cough:Reason on page one. (http://www.missmab.com/Demo/Leader01.php):cough:
Are you implying Cyra is dead? I'm pretty sure she's alive.
I concure that Cyra is indeed alive and here's why:
1.) Dan's headwings MAIN WINGS/BACK WINGS, WHATEVER WINGS (there corrected.....*facepalms* would not have heads, since only those who's leaders are alive have them
2.) Two there has been no mention of her actually beign dead, so therefore dead unless said so
3.) If she was indeed dead he would not have been able to tap into his clan's power reserves, since when a leader dies (Example: Siar with Aniz) there power levels are greatly reduced. In that regard Fi probably wouldn't have gotten so big.
If anything I have said is incorrect or not worded well enough for understanding please tell me otherwise! :3
Quote from: Lucheek on February 02, 2010, 06:19:36 PM
Are you implying Cyra is dead? I'm pretty sure she's alive.
She might count as inactive, if she is in hiding and has exactly two descendants (one of whom is also in hiding and the other has only just realised he's a 'Cubi at all).
I guess we'll probably find out - but if she's not in the lineup, that might be why.
Quote from: Tapewolf on February 02, 2010, 07:25:04 PM
Quote from: Lucheek on February 02, 2010, 06:19:36 PM
Are you implying Cyra is dead? I'm pretty sure she's alive.
She might count as inactive, if she is in hiding and has exactly two descendants (one of whom is also in hiding and the other has only just realised he's a 'Cubi at all).
I guess we'll probably find out - but if she's not in the lineup, that might be why.
I agree with in the inactive, probably to protect not only herself, but perhaps to protect the only two descendants she has: Destania and Dan. Remember the dragons are not to happy with the Crya Clan, so less activity=less knowledge for them as ammo.
Quote from: Amber Williams on February 02, 2010, 01:47:35 AM
This obviously doesn't work if the Cubi is the clan leader. I mention this now because sooner or later SOMEONE would try to ask if a Cubi who lost its clan could just enlist members via that method.
I was curious as to why Fa'Lina didn't do that. Thank you Amber :)
Concerning Cyra... she may be alive, but I don't think she's "active," from what I've seen anyway. From what's been revealed so far, Destania is the only confirmed member of the Cyra Clan who is working to end the dragon race.
I'm guessing if,
(and this is a BIG if) Cyra, Destania, and Dan are the only members of their clan... Cyra's main interests would be keeping Dan safe.
Destania is pretty much capable of keeping herself safe. I say that with great certainty.
Quote from: Les on February 02, 2010, 02:36:43 PM
Sufficiently strong plate armor makes a shield redundant, I would imagine she leaves the right arm bare to give it maximum freedom of movement if that's her weapon arm while she only has one hip-guard on her right hip not only to balance out the armor on her left arm but to leave the left hip free to hang a sword or such off of. That's how the logic bends in my brain anyway. :U
I'm for idea the unarmored arm is the shield arm. Her armor
isn't sufficient to protect her body, in coverage if not durability. The window under her breastplate is quite inviting for blows, but a shield can compensate without reducing mobility or fanservice. Also, having no protection on a weapon arm is a
really stupid idea... extending a long, relatively thin piece of unprotected anatomy toward a foe is an invitation to have it sliced or bitten off, sharp pointy thing at the end be damned. Just ask any Skywalker.
I'm guessing that the battle cry for Taun's clan is something like...
"Rage for the Rage Clan!"
Nah... it's "We're too badass to need a war cry"
I love this clan. I wonder how much respect Dan's impressive resume would earn him with Clan Taun... Single-handedly killing an ~750+-year-old Demon isn't exactly a small feat for someone who probably wasn't even 20 at the time... And to prove it wasn't a fluke, he did it again. And again... And would have done it a 3rd time Dark Pegasus' niece not intervened.
Though personally, I think Dan's suffering from Punch-drunkenness-induced Badass decay, hence his stupidity despite his martial prowess...
Quote from: Tapewolf on February 02, 2010, 03:44:20 AM
The 'Cubification thread from 2005 first opened that door when Amber said that it was possible. This is just the first time it's been mentioned in-comic.
You've been cubified.
(http://www.chessandpoker.com/images/rubiks-cube-logo.jpg)
Quote from: Mrs_A_ZeTavia on February 02, 2010, 06:42:30 PM
I concure that Crya is indeed alive and here's why:
1.) Dan's headwings would not have heads, since only those who's leaders are alive have them
I haven't seen anyone's
headwings with heads except for Dan one time (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_621.php). :mowhappy
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Quote from: Mrs_A_ZeTavia on February 02, 2010, 06:42:30 PM
I concure that Crya is indeed alive and here's why:
1.) Dan's headwings would not have heads, since only those who's leaders are alive have them
I haven't seen anyone's headwings with heads except for Dan one time (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_621.php). :mowhappy
And that one time was priceless.
So, Siar's clan (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Ab_052.php) and Taun's clan were the two clans to gain power during the Dragon-Cubi war.
I'm going to be interested to see if Cyra shows up in the Cubi Clans miniarc. There's a pretty good argument for her being inactive, therefore not required for the paper. But I'm fairly certain she's alive.
Such a pity Taun would have been angered if Fa'Lina had just chucked Aniz back into Zinvth.
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Quote from: Mrs_A_ZeTavia on February 02, 2010, 06:42:30 PM
I concure that Cyra is indeed alive and here's why:
1.) Dan's headwings MAIN WINGS/BACK WINGS, WHATEVER WINGS (I get it before I made an error, laugh as you will.......*facepalms*) would not have heads, since only those who's leaders are alive have them
I haven't seen anyone's headwings with heads except for Dan one time (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_621.php). :mowhappy
And that one time was priceless.
So, Siar's clan (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Ab_052.php) and Taun's clan were the two clans to gain power during the Dragon-Cubi war.
I'm going to be interested to see if Cyra shows up in the Cubi Clans miniarc. There's a pretty good argument for her being inactive, therefore not required for the paper. But I'm fairly certain she's alive.
Such a pity Taun would have been angered if Fa'Lina had just chucked Aniz back into Zinvth.
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I just noticed that............*facepalms*............I meant to say backwings, my bad ^^;
Haha, that has to be one of the more sensible fantasy armors I've ever seen on a female character.
Quote from: Les on February 02, 2010, 10:27:12 AM
And am I way off, or does the 'not work for clan leaders' part mean Taun adopted her stepson Before she ascended?
Or, extrapolating from Amber's description, 99 clan members agreed to contribute 1% of their power, bringing the new adoptee to 99% (and all of the contributors down to 99%).
Then everybody works on increasing their power by 1%.
Quote from: Scow2 on February 02, 2010, 09:45:09 PM
And would have done it a 3rd time Dark Pegasus' niece not intervened.
Though personally, I think Dan's suffering from Punch-drunkenness-induced Badass decay, hence his stupidity despite his martial prowess...
Nah, Dan went after Regina in a rage, and let the rage use him. That's why he lost.
Hmm, which
would give him a reason to take lessons from Taun's daughter.
Quote from: Mrs_A_ZeTavia on February 02, 2010, 10:46:55 PM
Quote from: Arcblade on February 02, 2010, 10:40:30 PM
Quote from: Mrs_A_ZeTavia on February 02, 2010, 06:42:30 PM
I concure that Crya is indeed alive and here's why:
1.) Dan's headwings would not have heads, since only those who's leaders are alive have them
I haven't seen anyone's headwings with heads except for Dan one time (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_621.php). :mowhappy
And that one time was priceless.
So, Siar's clan (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Ab_052.php) and Taun's clan were the two clans to gain power during the Dragon-Cubi war.
I'm going to be interested to see if Cyra shows up in the Cubi Clans miniarc. There's a pretty good argument for her being inactive, therefore not required for the paper. But I'm fairly certain she's alive.
Such a pity Taun would have been angered if Fa'Lina had just chucked Aniz back into Zinvth.
I looked for that page where Fa'Lina said she couldn't toss Aniz back gift-wrapped. Something I would have loved to see, mind you. (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Ab_009.php)
But on this page: http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Ab_013.php
Who is the "them" Aniz is referring to?
Quote from: Mrs_A_ZeTavia on February 02, 2010, 06:42:30 PM
I concure that Crya is indeed alive and here's why:
1.) Dan's headwings main wings would not have heads, since only those who's leaders are alive have them
I believe that's what was meant.
Quote from: AmigaDragon on February 02, 2010, 09:51:46 PM
I haven't seen anyone's headwings with heads except for Dan one time (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_621.php). :mowhappy
When I first read that strip, I couldn't stop laughing for half an hour :mowhappy. (I still can't read it without laughing)
You know staring at Taun some more (I'm an appreciater of cool designs) she does remind me a little of a Sneasel colouration wise and forehead gem, albeit on something she's wearing. Obviously a concidence but I guess this just proves that the colours DO work well together on springy little things and bad ass warrior women.
Quote from: Tapewolf on February 02, 2010, 09:53:46 AM
According to the FA version she has no specific species, she's described as a "Porcupine lion tail spikey-thing".
When I read that, I got Porcupion in mah head!
Quote from: RandomMetaphysics on February 03, 2010, 12:54:45 AM
I looked for that page where Fa'Lina said she couldn't toss Aniz back gift-wrapped. Something I would have loved to see, mind you. (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Ab_009.php)
Be careful what you wish for. I seem to recall people saying similar things about Devin when he first appeared as an adult. And Abel as well when he first met Dan.
Aniz might be able to pull a rabbit out of a hat. He might not of course, but dead, he's never going to get that chance.
Quote from: Tipod on February 03, 2010, 12:05:26 AM
Haha, that has to be one of the more sensible fantasy armors I've ever seen on a female character.
According to the FA comments it's mostly ceremonial anyway. She wears something more practical normally, though I wouldn't be very surprised if she could go to war in jeans and T-shirt and still win. (The Matrix line about not needing to dodge bullets springs to mind)
Quote from: RandomMetaphysics on February 03, 2010, 12:54:45 AM
But on this page: http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Ab_013.php
Who is the "them" Aniz is referring to?
I don't think we know as of yet. I've been wondering that myself. It's possible he strongly resembles another clan, and we'll perhaps see a resemblance to a clan leader. But it's more probable that we'll have to wait 'til it comes up in comic.
Quote from: Tipod on February 03, 2010, 12:05:26 AM
Haha, that has to be one of the more sensible fantasy armors I've ever seen on a female character.
According to the FA comments it's mostly ceremonial anyway. She wears something more practical normally, though I wouldn't be very surprised if she could go to war in jeans and T-shirt and still win. (The Matrix line about not needing to dodge bullets springs to mind)
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"Snicker" Well high heel's would be more painful for when you step on someone with your heel.
I could just see her on the side line of the battle field just before battle musing on what weapon catches her fancy.
Though on the subject of armor I would guess that she has to get whatever she wears clean after every battle.
As for the mentioning of the matrix, well it's kind of funny she probably could dodge a bullet and cubi's do in a way feed of the central nerves system.
Could there be a coincidence here?
Great now I see that commercial of Gatorade themed with the Matrix agent.
Curses Tape you got me thinking again. :P
The least practical aspect of her armor I see is the separate cups for each breast... not good to have armor contours that guide blows toward the center of one's chest... Even the lack of abdominal armor isn't as bad an armor fault because it frees up mobility and still has a significant wall of muscle protecting the more vital organs... But again, it's mostly ceremonial anyway. I wish I had photoshop... I only see one irritating aspect of the otherwise-awesome armor.
Also, Demo 101 says demons have diamond-hard skin. The Taun clan quirk is Nigh Invulnerable Wings at all times... and apparently, wings can be shapeshifted to form a protective casing over a 'cubus's body. And with three sets of wings to choose from, she can morph breastplate, greaves, and a helmet!
Now I want to write a fanfic about a Taun-clan incubus joining up with Merlitz and Aliyka for some awesome dungeon-crashing and generic adventuring...
Quote from: Scow2 on February 03, 2010, 11:59:11 AM
Also, Demo 101 says demons have diamond-hard skin. The Taun clan quirk is Nigh Invulnerable Wings at all times... and apparently, wings can be shapeshifted to form a protective casing over a 'cubus's body. And with three sets of wings to choose from, she can morph breastplate, greaves, and a helmet!
I'm not sure that Tri-wings are especially susceptible to normal damage, so it might not matter for her. Her followers/children would find it dead useful though.
Quote from: Techcubi on February 01, 2010, 11:32:24 PM
Then Clan Fa'Lina should have been first. From what we heard it has a size of 1.
Funny, I heard that the one is damn near omnipotent, residing in a pocket dimension.
While Seme was sexy, Taun is all baddass and "Don't touch me and I'll kill ya" type of leader. Its that scowl she has that makes her so awesome.
Quote from: Tapewolf on February 02, 2010, 07:25:04 PM
Quote from: Lucheek on February 02, 2010, 06:19:36 PM
Are you implying Cyra is dead? I'm pretty sure she's alive.
She might count as inactive, if she is in hiding and has exactly two descendants (one of whom is also in hiding and the other has only just realised he's a 'Cubi at all).
I guess we'll probably find out - but if she's not in the lineup, that might be why.
But we don't really know the size of Cyra clan. I'm assumming that a clan expands and grows outside of the direct descendents of it's founder (especially with the inclusion of the 'Cubi-Ritual). Does it?
Quote from: Arcblade on February 03, 2010, 08:11:37 AM
Quote from: RandomMetaphysics on February 03, 2010, 12:54:45 AM
But on this page: http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Ab_013.php
Who is the "them" Aniz is referring to?
I don't think we know as of yet. I've been wondering that myself. It's possible he strongly resembles another clan, and we'll perhaps see a resemblance to a clan leader. But it's more probable that we'll have to wait 'til it comes up in comic.
Something tells me that looking like "them," isn't really natural for a Cubi...
Quote from: Lucheek on February 03, 2010, 08:28:47 PM
Quote from: Tapewolf on February 02, 2010, 07:25:04 PM
Quote from: Lucheek on February 02, 2010, 06:19:36 PM
Are you implying Cyra is dead? I'm pretty sure she's alive.
She might count as inactive, if she is in hiding and has exactly two descendants (one of whom is also in hiding and the other has only just realised he's a 'Cubi at all).
I guess we'll probably find out - but if she's not in the lineup, that might be why.
But we don't really know the size of Cyra clan. I'm assumming that a clan expands and grows outside of the direct descendents of it's founder (especially with the inclusion of the 'Cubi-Ritual). Does it?
From what I've seen, when a Cubi creates a clan, it spreads as his or her children have children (and so forth). I'm not sure if this applies to a person turned Cubi, as they may not be an actual "child" of that clan leader.
Then again, the members of a clan all share a link towards their leader. From what we've seen, that link can also be used to regulate power as well. Maybe having that link with a clan leader is more important than actually being a descendant of said clan leader....
For now, I'm gonna file that particular question under "in the process of being answered."
Annnnnnnnnnnnd on another note about Clan Leaders, anyone wanna guess what the next clan's affinity will be?
I'm gonna guess Joy :3
Quote from: RandomMetaphysics on February 03, 2010, 10:36:03 PMFrom what I've seen, when a Cubi creates a clan, it spreads as his or her children have children (and so forth). I'm not sure if this applies to a person turned Cubi, as they may not be an actual "child" of that clan leader.
Then again, the members of a clan all share a link towards their leader. From what we've seen, that link can also be used to regulate power as well. Maybe having that link with a clan leader is more important than actually being a descendant of said clan leader....
For now, I'm gonna file that particular question under "in the process of being answered."
Annnnnnnnnnnnd on another note about Clan Leaders, anyone wanna guess what the next clan's affinity will be?
I'm gonna guess Joy :3
I'm gonna guess the next one's affinity will be Pleasure! >:3 Heehee! *thinks naughty thoughts*
Quote from: Mrs_A_ZeTavia on February 03, 2010, 11:17:11 PM
Quote from: RandomMetaphysics on February 03, 2010, 10:36:03 PMFrom what I've seen, when a Cubi creates a clan, it spreads as his or her children have children (and so forth). I'm not sure if this applies to a person turned Cubi, as they may not be an actual "child" of that clan leader.
Then again, the members of a clan all share a link towards their leader. From what we've seen, that link can also be used to regulate power as well. Maybe having that link with a clan leader is more important than actually being a descendant of said clan leader....
For now, I'm gonna file that particular question under "in the process of being answered."
Annnnnnnnnnnnd on another note about Clan Leaders, anyone wanna guess what the next clan's affinity will be?
I'm gonna guess Joy :3
I'm gonna guess the next one's affinity will be Pleasure! >:3 Heehee! *thinks naughty thoughts*
Heck for all we know, it could be Fa'lina or Cyra.
I'm hoping for a hope affinity clan. :3
Quote from: ChaosMageX on February 04, 2010, 02:53:23 AM
I'm hoping for a hope affinity clan. :3
LOL :giggle this made me laugh a little while reading that! XD
I think a shock or panic affinity clan would be interesting, too. Wonder what their clan leader would look like?! For me it'd probably look like my dentist, he always makes me panic.........*shifts/twitches nervously*
Quote from: Mrs_A_ZeTavia on February 04, 2010, 04:58:37 PM
I'm hoping for a hope affinity clan. :3
Me too. :)
Quote from: ChaosMageX on February 04, 2010, 02:53:23 AM
I think a shock or panic affinity clan would be interesting, too. Wonder what their clan leader would look like?! For me it'd probably look like my dentist, he always makes me panic.........*shifts/twitches nervously*
I think anxiety 'Cubi would like you. Dentistry is a very popular profession for them...
Quote from: Arcblade
Quote from: ChaosMageX on February 04, 2010, 02:53:23 AM
I think a shock or panic affinity clan would be interesting, too. Wonder what their clan leader would look like?! For me it'd probably look like my dentist, he always makes me panic.........*shifts/twitches nervously*
I think anxiety 'Cubi would like you. Dentistry is a very popular profession for them...
LOL!! XD Totally forgot about that from the comic! I wouldn't be surprised then if my Dentist turns out to be a cubi in disguise, rofl! :giggle
Quote from: RandomMetaphysics on February 03, 2010, 10:36:03 PM
Annnnnnnnnnnnd on another note about Clan Leaders, anyone wanna guess what the next clan's affinity will be?
I'm gonna guess Joy :3
(http://reneesbookaddiction.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/happy-happy-joy-joy.jpg)
Ew... Not Ren and Stimpy!
I wonder if there's a "pride" clan. That would be scary; a tri-wing who could get more and more powerful just by hanging around other cubi.
I just realised that "pride" as a cubi clan could be a self-expanding system like a nuclear bomb. I'm... uhhh... gonna' go find a bomb shelter now.
:explosion
Or maybe that's already happened. Pride Triwing gathers cubi allies and gains power. Pride clan manages to magically enhance "cubi pride" in all cubi and triwing gains more power. Dragons see this and think it's a very bad thing. Dragon-Cubi War begins when Dragons try to put a stop to Pride clan and their allies.
/tinfoil hat
If that were the case, then the "pride" leader would most likely be one of the dead ones, so their would not be a page on him/her.
EDIT: Since this Sunday is Superbowl Sunday, it might be the "fanfiction" leader or something else related to the Superbowl.