I had a hard time coming up with the title for this one :<
So Abel apparently isn't confident with his teaching abilities. Then again, the teachers at SAIA have had centuries to master their teaching art.
You should always wear a shirt when you talk to your grandma. That's common sense really. :P
So does anyone think that Aaryanna will insisted that Dan take her class? I have a feeling Dan might take a few classes with the Taun. >:3
I know that its probably the way of the new format, but this comic in particular looks very neat, the angles that Amber drew here look really great and the page jumped out at me, especially the angle given in the first panel.
I am intrigued on going back to the academy, there are a lot of questions that may only be answered by Fa'Lina herself, such as most of the situation regarding the SoulStealer household as well as getting to catch up on a few characters that I'm sure more than a few people miss.
Quote from: Igiul283 on April 08, 2011, 02:30:00 AM
I know that its probably the way of the new format, but this comic in particular looks very neat, the angles that Amber drew here look really great and the page jumped out at me, especially the angle given in the first panel.
I am intrigued on going back to the academy, there are a lot of questions that may only be answered by Fa'Lina herself, such as most of the situation regarding the SoulStealer household as well as getting to catch up on a few characters that I'm sure more than a few people miss.
:mowmeep True. It would be nice to see how Mink and Abel are nowadays. The last time we saw then interact was just under 400 years ago after all. :mowdizzy
There goes Abel looking like a girl again. I don't object.
It would be good to see Cyra again. She wasn't wearing a shirt either, mind - and if the only way Dan can contact her is by going to sleep, whether Dan is wearing one or not is kind of immaterial...
Aww, won't Abel see Kria before he leaves?
While Abel has been away, he has gone all feminine and Mink is probably a goth now. :D
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on April 08, 2011, 06:45:22 AM
While Abel has been away, he has gone all feminine and Mink is probably a goth now. :D
i'm fairly certain Mink's a constant.
still, Dan bringing squid home for dinner is a rather amusing thought at the very least. >:3
Looks like we're all set for Dan's adventure to SAIA part 2, after a talk with a grandmother that may have started the cubi-dragon war. Considering that she has been a cubi for millennia and what she was wearing before I don't think a shirtless Dan will phase her.
Also, The reason (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_516.php) Abel's hair doesn't weight down one side of his head.
I actually liked Abel's hair back in the last panel of 1203, sort of a feathered bob look. I'd be happy if Ambarrgh gives us more of that.
I love Abel's hair , and Amber's private jokes with herself {and us}.... Abel seems to give her loads of trouble and amusement ....
:mowcookie PBH
:mowmeep Shirtless Dan :mwaha
QuoteAbel's hair never fails to crack me up. It's like every morning it was kissed by little 80's fashion faeries.
Heaven help us if she ever starts actively mimicking hairstyles from anime...
So, wagers as to how Dan gets in touch with Cyra!
1: Dream
2: Warp-Aci
3: Psychic link
4: Magic (You outta learn it someday, Dan!)
5: Telephone
6: Email
My guess? Well, via telephone WOULD be funny...
Quote from: Drayco84 on April 08, 2011, 01:15:57 PM
So, wagers as to how Dan gets in touch with Cyra!
Dream or some similar psychic link would be my guess. Dan visiting her physically seems a little unlikely while the dragons still want her dead.
My guess on a type of contact would probably be through dream or Psychic link too.
Though I would also think that Cyra would eventually like to meet her grandson in person too. Bringing Dan to her or possibly appearing a few minutes might not be to far a stretch.
Fa'lina after all went to eventually get Dan and while dragons might be hunting, she might get away with it as long as she doesn't make it routine practice.
Quote from: Igiul283 on April 08, 2011, 02:30:00 AM
I know that its probably the way of the new format, but this comic in particular looks very neat, the angles that Amber drew here look really great and the page jumped out at me, especially the angle given in the first panel.
Whatever I was going to say, this said it more articulately than I would have.
That's not saying much, since the best I could come up with to convey my reaction to this page was:
[inhale]
ART!
*plays Boston's Higher Power* Song title for every occasion. :mowwink
Dan talking to Cyra again, huh? *glances at the Radio Project* Please no swears or anything, Amber. Call me what you want, guys, but I don't like using them, even in acting and whatnot. >.>
Quote from: Drayco84 on April 08, 2011, 01:15:57 PMSo, wagers as to how Dan gets in touch with Cyra!
1: Dream
2: Warp-Aci
3: Psychic link
4: Magic (You outta learn it someday, Dan!)
5: Telephone
6: Email
I'm guessing psychic link. ("If you wish [to speak with me], I will know. (http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_1004.php)") Personally, I'm wondering whether or not Dan will be asking Abel for help with such contact. ("You have allies who will also know ways.")
As funny as telephone/internet would be, somehow I'm thinking Cyra would be a bit too behind the times to know about those. X3
Dan: What if I just want to ask a quick question or something? Do you have an email address?
Cyra: What's an email?
Dan: ... Okay then, how about a LiveJournal? ... MySpace? Facebook?
Cyra: *blank stare before pulling the info out of Dan's mind*
Okay, so I read today's comic, and my mind ruptured. I can SEE the difference but I don't KNOW what it is! I stare at 1208, then 1207, then 1208, and I can cognitively identify the differences! Now that it has been pointed out (by Igiul283) I realize that the first panel has a really nice angled perspective, but that isn't all, and I am unable to define the difference!
The EYES! I just noticed that the eyes have shine spots! And have had them for a while...
I guess it is the larger image throwing me off.
ANYWAY. Excellent work Amber, you are the single most adaptive and experimental webcomic artist I have ever heard of.
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Drayco84 I am betting on 1) Dream visions in his SLEEP!
Quote from: Infranscia on April 08, 2011, 03:40:39 PM
Dan talking to Cyra again, huh? *glances at the Radio Project* Please no swears or anything, Amber. Call me what you want, guys, but I don't like using them, even in acting and whatnot. >.>
Depends what your swearing tolerance is, I guess. I don't exactly see Cyra as being a foul-mouthed and in any case the comic is PG-rated.
Not that we can really do much without Dan at the moment anyhow :<
Wasn't Dan not wearing a shirt the last time he saw Cyra?
Why would he need one now???
EDIT: Just realized he wasn't wearing pants either. Don't see why he would need a shirt thist time unless it was in person or something similar...
For some reason I'm reminded of 308 (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_308.php) and 310 (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_310.php). Perhaps it because Dan has reached the point he cannot deny his heritage, even subconsciously.
Also had the depressing thought that by the time he's hit mid life hardly any of the main cast will still be alive.
I really like how dan looks in the last panel of this comic. And I always like the way Abel looks :boogie
Pretty excited to be seeing cyra again.
Quote from: Tapewolf on April 08, 2011, 02:06:58 PM
Quote from: Drayco84 on April 08, 2011, 01:15:57 PM
So, wagers as to how Dan gets in touch with Cyra!
Dream or some similar psychic link would be my guess. Dan visiting her physically seems a little unlikely while the dragons still want her dead.
Bet you a drawing that it's Facebook (or the furrae equivalent) >:3
Maybe a more fascinating question would be where would they meet again?
Dan meet Cyra in a dream scape fairly similar to some of the locations in the Fae world.
There isn't much of a way to tell how Dan will make contact, but that goes just as so for where they'll do the talking as well.
I don't really think I could see Cyra acting all grandmotherly like while baking Dan cookies, can any of you?
Cyra and Cookies ?
... nah ...
She's more likely to steal some of Fa'Lina's cookies. :D
Anyways, I think contacting her by Telephone would be pretty neat.
Quote from: MT Hazard on April 08, 2011, 07:21:27 PM
Also had the depressing thought that by the time he's hit mid life hardly any of the main cast will still be alive.
Destania? Lorenda? Kria? Matilda? Fa'Lina? Pyroduck? Abel? Dead Pegasus? Regina? Aaryanna? Devin? Macy? Deebs?
Heck, the list of those who won't be alive could be shorter:
Wildy (maybe, we don't know), Ed, Alexsi (maybe - Pyro could have something up his sleeve), Jyrras (unless he comes up with a solution), Biggs (same as Wildy), Merlitz, ... who else?
I make that 13 to 6. Care to reconsider?
Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on April 09, 2011, 04:37:19 AM
Quote from: MT Hazard on April 08, 2011, 07:21:27 PM
Also had the depressing thought that by the time he's hit mid life hardly any of the main cast will still be alive.
Destania? Lorenda? Kria? Matilda? Fa'Lina? Pyroduck? Abel? Dead Pegasus? Regina? Aaryanna? Devin? Macy? Deebs?
Heck, the list of those who won't be alive could be shorter:
Wildy (maybe, we don't know), Ed, Alexsi (maybe - Pyro could have something up his sleeve), Jyrras (unless he comes up with a solution), Biggs (same as Wildy), Merlitz, ... who else?
I make that 13 to 6. Care to reconsider?
- Lorenda Kria and Dark Pegasus are all demons (and one half demon) - demon life span is around 1500. D.P may be an exception but Dan may also kill him again.
- Devin - how long will he survive without Kria?
- Macy and Debbs - probably won't hang around that long after Jyrras.
- Pip - Unless Mab extends his life span.
- Jyrras's parents and sisters - not exactly main cast I know, but all beings
- Fi - not dead but sent home, 1475 years is a long time to be bound to one person
Still, could probably could change 'hardly any' to 'a significant chunk'.
Quote from: Turnsky on April 08, 2011, 08:26:47 PM
Bet you a drawing that it's Facebook (or the furrae equivalent) >:3
Oh, that would certainly rock. I just don't see Cyra being quite that up-to-date.
"The only reason anyone knows Cyra herself is still alive is because of her Twitter feed."
Quote from: MT Hazard on April 09, 2011, 05:46:06 AM
Lorenda Kria and Dark Pegasus are all demons (and one half demon) - demon life span is around 1500. D.P may be an exception but Dan may also kill him again.
I suspect that if they really want to live longer, they will go out and steal a few souls or something. Not nice, but it is definitely an option and I certainly wouldn't put Kria or DP past it.
I'm not sure what Pip's lifespan would be, assuming he is actually a Drake and not a disguised Fae or something.
Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on April 09, 2011, 04:37:19 AM
Quote from: MT Hazard on April 08, 2011, 07:21:27 PM
Also had the depressing thought that by the time he's hit mid life hardly any of the main cast will still be alive.
Destania? Lorenda? Kria? Matilda? Fa'Lina? Pyroduck? Abel? Dead Pegasus? Regina? Aaryanna? Devin? Macy? Deebs?
Heck, the list of those who won't be alive could be shorter:
Wildy (maybe, we don't know), Ed, Alexsi (maybe - Pyro could have something up his sleeve), Jyrras (unless he comes up with a solution), Biggs (same as Wildy), Merlitz, ... who else?
I make that 13 to 6. Care to reconsider?
That's a long time to consider. Any beings like Jyraas, Merlitz, Wildy, Biggs, Alexsi, and Edward would all be long gone.
Faes like Mab, Azlan, Neni, Rose, Nutmeg, and Albanion won't die... unless one of them opts to call it quits.
Abel, Aaryanna, Pyroduck, Matilda, and Kria are all very young yet. Even Fa'Lina at 9,288 is not that old in comparision to other Cubi tri-wing. If Lorenda inherits her mother's lifespan, she'd still be around.
Deebs and Macy are lifeforms, yes, but it's difficult to tell what the criteria is for their continued existance. For all we know, they could be near-immortal.
Likewise, it's hard to tell how long Devin will live until he degrades. D.P., on the other hand, may only be a couple death/resurrections away from losing his essence. Dan.. take Kria's hint... cremation next time.
Pip... *shrug*
Ambaarrgh and Fluffy? After gradually building up resistance to every known strain of cold and flu... Yeah, they're going to outlive us all. :mowdizzy
How about the 80's fashion faeries ?
Will they still be around ?
What do would they look like ?
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on April 09, 2011, 04:27:31 PM
How about the 80's fashion faeries ?
Will they still be around ?
What do would they look like ?
Still be around? heck they will likely be back in power again by that point.
Quote from: Tapewolf on April 09, 2011, 08:56:15 AM
Quote from: Turnsky on April 08, 2011, 08:26:47 PM
Bet you a drawing that it's Facebook (or the furrae equivalent) >:3
Oh, that would certainly rock. I just don't see Cyra being quite that up-to-date.
Cyra: "Com...pu...ter?" :mowwink
Quote from: AmigaDragon on April 09, 2011, 06:06:09 PM
Quote from: Tapewolf on April 09, 2011, 08:56:15 AM
Quote from: Turnsky on April 08, 2011, 08:26:47 PM
Bet you a drawing that it's Facebook (or the furrae equivalent) >:3
Oh, that would certainly rock. I just don't see Cyra being quite that up-to-date.
Cyra: "Com...pu...ter?" :mowwink
I'm sure Destania keeps Cyra up to date on the state of the world.
After all, Cyra needs to know when she can stop hiding.
Which reminds me, where
is Destania? Seems like she just kinda disappeared...
Quote from: lilpuppy23 on April 09, 2011, 11:59:49 PM
Quote from: AmigaDragon on April 09, 2011, 06:06:09 PM
Quote from: Tapewolf on April 09, 2011, 08:56:15 AM
Quote from: Turnsky on April 08, 2011, 08:26:47 PM
Bet you a drawing that it's Facebook (or the furrae equivalent) >:3
Oh, that would certainly rock. I just don't see Cyra being quite that up-to-date.
Cyra: "Com...pu...ter?" :mowwink
I'm sure Destania keeps Cyra up to date on the state of the world.
After all, Cyra needs to know when she can stop hiding.
Which reminds me, where is Destania? Seems like she just kinda disappeared...
I think that in http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_1002.php that its been some time since she has talked to any descendant. Which might indicate that Cyra has limited access to the outside would.
it's so weird to have to wait for the comic now! i just started reading DMFA a week or two ago and i plowed through it all like a book and now i'm waiting. waiting to see just how Dan's going back to Academy will go :o
he'll probably learn more about Destania. and become actual friends with Abel? ahh thats probably wishful thinking. haha.
Dan has been advised to wear a shirt to show respect. I believe he will see Cyra in person (or an equivalent experience). Cyra is certain to know about SAIA (her daughter was a department chair there) and will likely warp Dan there, where he will have to face Aaryanna. The randiness that took place in Kria's presence, I think, is just the kind of item that's right up Aaryanna's alley. She will jealously insist on teaching Dan how to out-randy a demon. I hope she doesn't make his amygdala explode.
Quote from: lilpuppy23 on April 09, 2011, 11:59:49 PM
Which reminds me, where is Destania? Seems like she just kinda disappeared...
Dest was last seen conspiring with Biggs.
You have to wonder how much she cares about Dan, leaving him alone at a pivotal moment in his life, not educating him about about his cubi heritage, not enrolling him in SAIA, punching him in the face disguised as ferret. Considering her age (7026) her perception of time might be a little different to others.
"I only left him alone for a year, what's the worst that can happen? " Two near death experiences that's what.
Considering he may represent the future of Cyra clan you would have though she would make sure he was prepared for the possible threats (Dragons etc) to him and his friends.
It's CYRA time, bee-yatch!
*bright, sparkly transformation sequence ensues?* ;3
Quote from: AxiLarin on April 09, 2011, 10:29:12 AM
That's a long time to consider. Any beings like Jyraas, Merlitz, Wildy, Biggs, Alexsi, and Edward would all be long gone.
I'm just wondering. How do you know Wildy is a being, and not, say, an Amazon?
Well, we know she is a Shaman ... she might transcend into a ghostly ancestor Obi Wan Kenobi style, and advice/stalk her children forever.
Sounds like something wildy would definately do.
:D
Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on April 11, 2011, 03:01:10 PMI'm just wondering. How do you know Wildy is a being, and not, say, an Amazon?
Being an Amazon can still mean Wildy is a being as Amazons aren't so much a race as they are a group. The Amazons we saw in the flashback were from three different races for starters. And though we don't know too much about Wildy's past, it doesn't seem to hint to her being an Amazon.
Off course it is still possible Wildly is a creature of sorts in disguise.
Quote from: LordViking on April 12, 2011, 05:32:18 PM
Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on April 11, 2011, 03:01:10 PMI'm just wondering. How do you know Wildy is a being, and not, say, an Amazon?
Being an Amazon can still mean Wildy is a being as Amazons aren't so much a race as they are a group. The Amazons we saw in the flashback were from three different races for starters. And though we don't know too much about Wildy's past, it doesn't seem to hint to her being an Amazon.
Off course it is still possible Wildly is a creature of sorts in disguise.
I'm more inclined to think Biggs and Wildy are both weres.
Biggs has his own territory of 'twinks'. Wildy has her own spellcasting abilities.
Quote from: Joe3210 on April 12, 2011, 08:52:33 PM
Quote from: LordViking on April 12, 2011, 05:32:18 PM
Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on April 11, 2011, 03:01:10 PMI'm just wondering. How do you know Wildy is a being, and not, say, an Amazon?
Being an Amazon can still mean Wildy is a being as Amazons aren't so much a race as they are a group. The Amazons we saw in the flashback were from three different races for starters. And though we don't know too much about Wildy's past, it doesn't seem to hint to her being an Amazon.
Off course it is still possible Wildly is a creature of sorts in disguise.
I'm more inclined to think Biggs and Wildy are both weres.
Biggs has his own territory of 'twinks'. Wildy has her own spellcasting abilities.
Eh, I've been more inclined to think one of their parents was an angel. From what is explained about the angel race their scheming nature fits well with Bigg's and Wildy's nature.
Might even fit in with Wildy's wing fetish. ;)
Quote from: LordViking on April 12, 2011, 05:32:18 PM
Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on April 11, 2011, 03:01:10 PMI'm just wondering. How do you know Wildy is a being, and not, say, an Amazon?
Being an Amazon can still mean Wildy is a being as Amazons aren't so much a race as they are a group. The Amazons we saw in the flashback were from three different races for starters. And though we don't know too much about Wildy's past, it doesn't seem to hint to her being an Amazon.
Off course it is still possible Wildly is a creature of sorts in disguise.
Darnit. I was thinking "Were" and typing "Amazon" - my bad. :-/
Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on April 13, 2011, 12:26:03 PM
Darnit. I was thinking "Were" and typing "Amazon" - my bad. :-/
...
Cubi, check. Being, check (x2 or 3). Demon, check. Dragon, check. Mythos, check. Fae, oh HECK yes...
So, with a Were, the gang's missing a Phoenix B, Angel, Undead, and Gryphon. (Most likely type A...)
Unless Merlitz is/was a Phoenix B, which explains the fire-magic... (And the wings...)
However, it depends on how a shaman's magic is acquired. If it's innate, then it's totally possible. If it's divine/some other source...
However, one could argue that ALL their magic comes from Amber via the art and storytelling...
Undead. That would be Delboy, otherwise known as Devin.
I believe Aliyka (see strip 117 etc) is Gryphon.
The other two, I'm a bit more vague on.
Quote from: Drayco84 on April 13, 2011, 01:15:35 PM
Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on April 13, 2011, 12:26:03 PM
Darnit. I was thinking "Were" and typing "Amazon" - my bad. :-/
...
Cubi, check. Being, check (x2 or 3). Demon, check. Dragon, check. Mythos, check. Fae, oh HECK yes...
So, with a Were, the gang's missing a Phoenix B, Angel, Undead, and Gryphon. (Most likely type A...)
Unless Merlitz is/was a Phoenix B, which explains the fire-magic... (And the wings...)
However, it depends on how a shaman's magic is acquired. If it's innate, then it's totally possible. If it's divine/some other source...
However, one could argue that ALL their magic comes from Amber via the art and storytelling...
Huh??? When did Merlitz have wings???
Quote from: Maark30 on April 14, 2011, 02:24:06 AM
Huh??? When did Merlitz have wings???
When he's angry, he gets flame wings. Check his page.
Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on April 13, 2011, 03:55:46 PMI believe Aliyka (see strip 117 etc) is Gryphon.
She is a Pheonix(B), the feline alternate form (shown in strip907 (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_907.php)) is a give away and she was listed as a Pheonix/Feline when she has a cast page (Wayback Machine archive of said cast page (http://replay.waybackmachine.org/20100101102611/http://missmab.com/Cast/aliyka.php))
Quote from: Kirishala on April 18, 2011, 06:46:09 AM
Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on April 13, 2011, 03:55:46 PMI believe Aliyka (see strip 117 etc) is Gryphon.
She is a Pheonix(B), the feline alternate form (shown in strip907 (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_907.php)) is a give away and she was listed as a Pheonix/Feline when she has a cast page (Wayback Machine archive of said cast page (http://replay.waybackmachine.org/20100101102611/http://missmab.com/Cast/aliyka.php))
Ah, darnit. I knew I'd have to get something wrong somewhere. :-/ Thanks for correcting me.
... still means we have Phoenix B instead of Gryph, though, so my list stands. *cough* if not quite as I wanted it to. *grin*
Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on April 13, 2011, 12:26:03 PM
Quote from: LordViking on April 12, 2011, 05:32:18 PM
Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on April 11, 2011, 03:01:10 PMI'm just wondering. How do you know Wildy is a being, and not, say, an Amazon?
Being an Amazon can still mean Wildy is a being as Amazons aren't so much a race as they are a group. The Amazons we saw in the flashback were from three different races for starters. And though we don't know too much about Wildy's past, it doesn't seem to hint to her being an Amazon.
Off course it is still possible Wildly is a creature of sorts in disguise.
Darnit. I was thinking "Were" and typing "Amazon" - my bad. :-/
Yeah, I thought as much already but wasn't completely sure. I'm a supporter of Wildy being a Were as well btw. It would fit with the cast slowly filling up the slots for all the races.