9 Lives - A Guild Wars Comic

Tzu

Site Contributor

Join Date: Mar 2008

UK/norway

Order Of The Etherbloom Crown [ZEN]

28 Aug 2009 at 20:51 - 81

Thanks for taking the time to flesh out your characters people!
You can submit several characters, I won't really pay too much attention to who the character(s) belong to.
I may feature several characters belonging to 1 player; the most important thing is that they fit the plotline and lore.

Once I finish the intro and buff up the thread with some more info about 9 Lives and it's character gallery, feel free to add more characters, or add to your already submitted characters, in order to have the character tailored to the comic.
Quality comes first!

Smilin' Assassin: about Alacrity; I actually drew a comic outline (2-3 pages) about Alacrity and the un-named (for now) white-haired assassin . They compliment each other quite well, and she's a character the white-haired assassin would enjoy spending time with. So really, before I decided to make 9 Lives, I played around with the idea of the two!

Chicken of the Seas

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2006

California, USA

Vulpes Velox [Fox]

Me/

28 Aug 2009 at 20:53 - 82

Ravensong, your mes is cute. Its good to see more good looking male mesmers around =P. I wouldn't mind Vira going villain for that hunk...haha xD

ajc2123

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2007

North of the wall

Me/

28 Aug 2009 at 21:53 - 83

Character Name: Anri Kazin Age: 6-10? Whenever your story takes place the # years after Nightfall
Birthplace: The Rifts (Or is it the Mists….>_>)
Comrade or Villain?: mindless….can be either but usually villainess

Screenshots: http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...2123/gw046.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...2123/gw047.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...2123/gw048.jpg

short background-story: Within the mists similar to how Razah was born, so was Anri. However unlike Razah’s ability to learn and feel a sense of compassion, Anri was born from the evils of the world. Titan’s power, Shiro’s corruption, Abbadon’s destruction, etc etc. These forces manifested into a being of great power, whose only goal in life is to gain power. Whether ‘she’ destroys evil or good, is dependant on which side will be more rewarding at the time.

Before Anri took on the form of a human and a name, she was pure shadow. Her current look is from her first kill for power, a young Elementalist known as Anri Kazin, and thus, the demons identity, and fighting style was born.

While Razah feels a sense of compassion and righteousness, Anri can only feel a Primal sense of rage, a strong sense of ‘pride’, and a certain wittiness you would suspect from a thief. Aware of her physical looks and the lust of many, she often uses her appearance trick and deceives others for her personal gain. When this does not work, she relies on force.

From all of her travels in the short time she was alive, unlike most elementalists who rely on 1 or 2 elements, she has gained the power to master all. Summoning shields of earth, spears of ice, lightning and fire from the sky or her hands, she is a fierce being. Because of her pride as a powerful demon, she would much rather call down a large storm of fire, meteors, or lightning, that will also take her out, other than die at the hands of others.

Body shape and facial features besides screenshots (since GW doesnt allow much variety): When she is in her form she is 5’2 with the body that she has killed. Most men fall easily for her looks.

Why I want him/her in comic: Because she is….um…..sexy evil? And you can kill her! GO AHEAD! KILL HER UNTIL SHE IS DEAD! But really, I think she would be a cool ele villainess
Soundtrack/theme: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09l7OFwvBWc Whatever she is dancing too XD

YunSooJin

Pyromaniac

Join Date: Aug 2005

Mo/W

28 Aug 2009 at 22:54 - 84

I think we need more male characters for Tzu to work with.. lol.

Tzu

Site Contributor

Join Date: Mar 2008

UK/norway

Order Of The Etherbloom Crown [ZEN]

28 Aug 2009 at 23:04 - 85

haha, that might be true XD
guys reading my comic might miss seeing someone of their gender; my party consists of girls only, so :P

ajc2123

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2007

North of the wall

Me/

28 Aug 2009 at 23:42 - 86

I wanna post my male derv but I have no backstory that makes sense >_<

Astralelf

Academy Page

Join Date: May 2009

E/Me

29 Aug 2009 at 00:14 - 87

character name: "Archmage" Teirciel Eversong
age: 22
birthplace: Wizard's Folly (Ascalon)

comrade or villain?:Comrade

screenshots:

body shape and facial features besides screenshots: Wears a pendant that is a golden crystal and has "ice blue" eyes as well as snowy white hair.

short background-story:Born in Wizard's Folly into a highborn family of Elementalists and Mesmers, he studied at Nolani Acadamy until the Searing occured. He has traveled Tyria in search of powerful ancient magicks, to record them in his various tomes for later use. Known as "Archmage" by his peers and fellow Elementalists. He can use all elements of magic, but favors water and air over fire and earth. (Extremely watered down). Very inquisitive and always asking "Why? How?" to anything magical in origin...this as lead him to also be known as a severe bookworm.

why I want him/her in comic: Having a character of mine would in a comic would be incredibly interesting and...just awesome in general.

soundtrack/theme: Cosmos (Your Favorite Enemies) Link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZZ96c5OGy4

Tzu

Site Contributor

Join Date: Mar 2008

UK/norway

Order Of The Etherbloom Crown [ZEN]

29 Aug 2009 at 00:44 - 88

^hunkadory!

ajc2123; dont have to post him right away, I've still got far to go before I start recruiting.

No page today! So sorry about that, but I'm just way too tired tonight.
promise I haven't given up! just a day off

Verene

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jan 2009

[SOTA]

29 Aug 2009 at 00:45 - 89

I don't have any male characters, but I could always borrow one of my boyfriend's characters

Qing Guang

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2008

California

Lucid Spirits [LIFE]

N/A

29 Aug 2009 at 03:04 - 90

Aww, I have no male characters. Heck, even my lesbian characters (the mez/derv couple) are both quite feminine in their own ways. Guess I can't be much help there...

Chicken of the Seas

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2006

California, USA

Vulpes Velox [Fox]

Me/

29 Aug 2009 at 03:23 - 91

My ex has some pretty hot characters (considering I helped make them). =P

A11Eur0

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Apr 2005

29 Aug 2009 at 05:55 - 92

Okay...I think my mesmer might fall into the category of non-leader. I'm taking this from my submission for another thread:

Character name: Iva Lightmare
Age: 22
Birthplace: Ascalon, but resides in Vabbi
Build: 5'6" slender, "sexy", Glamorous.
Comrade of villain?: I think her attitude would make for a neutral-villain character. Maybe a villain sympathizer, like a business owner who prefers riches over honor.

The middle child, Iva, has always thought of herself before others. A fashion nut, she only wants, and feels she only deserves, the best. When her family home of Ascalon was destroyed, she was off sampling the wonders and riches of Vabbi, and has no remorse for the loss of her parents, who she feels were outdated and tried to stifle her dreams. She uses her charms to get her way, and if she is refused, her tantrums can be devastating to all those around her. A master of all things ethereal and elemental, she can call upon a variety of magics to suit her needs. An eternal flirt, without any interest in any single commitment. An Egomaniac, truly respecting none but herself, but wearing a mask of hospitality to those who can offer her anything of value, either monetary or power.

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/a...1&d=1227668581
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/a...4&d=1227668724

Facial features and other details: Sparkling silver eyes with overdone makeup. Jewelry made of the finest Vabbian gemstones. Her most prized possession is a jewel-encrusted Butterfly Mirror gilded from the finest platinum and gold.

Why I want her in the comic? I spent a good deal of in-game money on this character to get her the best of the best items which suit her appearance and match her attitude.

Soundtrack: Anything by a music diva. Lady Marmalade? I'm not into that music but obviously it fits.

Smilin' Assassin

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2007

Cantha

Pixies O Wickid Nawtyness [pixy]

A/Me

29 Aug 2009 at 09:25 - 93

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tzu View Post

aww .. I was so honoured when you mentioned that Alacrity would have a place .. I am so floored that you'd considered her all along~!

yay, Ala has a playmate~!

Please do your own thing with her, Tzu; I hope that profile hasn't spoiled your mojo, ignore or abuse it as you will ~

ravensong

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2006

Croatia

Me/

29 Aug 2009 at 15:38 - 94

@Chicken of the Seas: Hehe thx. Your necro looks great too. Funny thing is that I had the exactly the same looking necro before my character reroll.

Fril Estelin

So Serious...

Join Date: Jan 2007

London

Nerfs Are [WHAK]

29 Aug 2009 at 18:49 - 95

Congrats Tzu, it's quality drawing and a compelling comic.

Tzu

Site Contributor

Join Date: Mar 2008

UK/norway

Order Of The Etherbloom Crown [ZEN]

30 Aug 2009 at 03:28 - 96

Thanks, Fril! I appreciate it!

no page today!
Sorry about that, I really am. I almost finished colouring it, but it's 5:30am and I need sleep so bad Q.Q

Ill finish it tomorrow.

BlueXIV

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

30 Aug 2009 at 03:32 - 97

Saw some previews on msn, looked good.

And she literally worked to dawn. D:

Don't die Tzu.

The Scorpion Knight

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2009

30 Aug 2009 at 03:47 - 98

Dang, was really looking forward to it lol. Take your time to make it perfect though.

Chicken of the Seas

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2006

California, USA

Vulpes Velox [Fox]

Me/

30 Aug 2009 at 03:48 - 99

Making a page a day seems nice, but unrealistic. =P Don't die Tzu!

BladeWind

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2007

The Ice Wastes in the Underworld.

The Renegades Of Ascalon

30 Aug 2009 at 04:56 - 100

Dont suppose an original Snowman would fit anywhere would it?

Tzu

Site Contributor

Join Date: Mar 2008

UK/norway

Order Of The Etherbloom Crown [ZEN]

30 Aug 2009 at 11:04 - 101

XD I'll be alright... just have to turn it around so I work mornings and go to bed early rather than getting up late and working all night.
Thing is, it's summer holidays for me still, so I have friends over until apx 1 am, and THEN I have to make a page for the comic! X'D

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueXIV

Saw some previews on msn, looked good.

And she literally worked to dawn. D:

Don't die Tzu. D8

waaaah, that was a chapter artwork! >.< I don't plan on having that sort of quality in my comic, or at least not the intro!
So don't raise your expectations people! XD

Tzu

Site Contributor

Join Date: Mar 2008

UK/norway

Order Of The Etherbloom Crown [ZEN]

30 Aug 2009 at 12:32 - 102

new page!

...(and double post XD)

finished the one I was supposed to finish yesterday.

nebojats

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Nov 2006

Thailand

Mo/E

30 Aug 2009 at 13:38 - 103

Awesome!!! !

Astralelf

Academy Page

Join Date: May 2009

E/Me

30 Aug 2009 at 18:25 - 104

Amazing!...worth the wait lol

Krazy Kat

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Oct 2007

The Rejected Sins/The Remaining Sins [SOF]

30 Aug 2009 at 22:26 - 105

character name: Fashion Flower and Fashion Princess
age: 18
birthplace: Barradin's Estate
comrade or villain?: Villians
screenshots: http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...ion%20Request/
short background-story: Identical twins born in Barradin's Estate under a wealthy family and spoiled like the little brats they were with the finest wines and clothing. Instead of training themselves like everyone else in Pre-Searing, the Fashion sisters remained level 1 and hired henchmen to do the dirty work for them. After the searing they used their immense wealth, beauty, and seductive skills to hire people to complete different tasks for them. At one time, they seduced a prince of Ascalon's royal family with their good looks in order to travel to Lion's Arch. However, once they arrived at Lion's Arch the Fashion sisters bribed Ettins to kill the prince in order to take his belongings.
why I want him/her in comic: They are two very different characters and although both are only level 1, you need to be afraid of their intellect and wits.
soundtrack/theme: Nightwish - Two for Tragedy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW1qupHOBqo

Tzu

Site Contributor

Join Date: Mar 2008

UK/norway

Order Of The Etherbloom Crown [ZEN]

31 Aug 2009 at 01:19 - 106

new page!
and end of intro!

Look forward to chapter 1! ^.^

I know the last 2 pages have been horrible-looking, but I was kinda out of time >.>''
at least enjoy the chapter artwork, and pray I'll do a better job with ch1!

Duranin

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Feb 2007

East Coast

none

Me/

31 Aug 2009 at 02:41 - 107

character name: Yinyü Araiia (Araiia Shadowsong)
age: 21?
birthplace: Waijun Bazaar (pre-plague)
comrade or villain?: comrade -- or, perhaps, someone who is first perceived as an antagonist until later in the plot.

screenshots: [ref]
body shape: Araiia is slender, even for an Assassin... to the point that she faces a handicap when wielding melee weapons. Araiia is not blind, and claims that the blindfold is used either to fool people into taking her for a Ritualist, or to help her focus so her Dancing Daggers spell doesn't miss.

short background-story: Araiia is a Canthan commoner, born some 15 years prior to Shiro's plague. She was forced to evacuate her home-zone of Waijun Bazaar when the plague struck, eventually fleeing southeast to Luxon territory. Rejected by the Luxon clans for her lack of physical strength, she was then taken in by the Outcasts, who taught her the way of a Deadly Arts Assassin. Following Shiro's (re)demise, Araiia was unable to locate any living relatives. She now wanders across all three continents as she pleases, doing odd jobs and stealing to stay alive.
why I want her in comic: put bluntly? because I've never gotten much art/guest appearances of my characters. It would be interesting to be the lucky one, for once.
soundtrack/theme: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipiG1Wvm6n0

ajc2123

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2007

North of the wall

Me/

31 Aug 2009 at 14:37 - 108

Quote:
Originally Posted by Tzu
new page!
and end of intro!

Look forward to chapter 1! ^.^

I know the last 2 pages have been horrible-looking, but I was kinda out of time >.>''
at least enjoy the chapter artwork, and pray I'll do a better job with ch1! What are you talking about woman! The whole comic looks awesome.

1) its not a screenshot comic
2) the artwork is original
3) its not OVER extravagant like your commission thread, which is a great thing! This FEELS like a comic as it should and its style is very captivating. Not that your commissions aren't good, but they need their own style as well. Comics are comics and commissions are commissions.

I am VERY into this and am loving it!

Tzu

Site Contributor

Join Date: Mar 2008

UK/norway

Order Of The Etherbloom Crown [ZEN]

31 Aug 2009 at 15:15 - 109

aw, thanks so much, ajc2123! ^^
You've always been so supporting of my stuff

While I'm working on chapter 1, does anyone have any idea where/how I can host the comic (preferably free) so people can read it with more ease?

Hailfall

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Aug 2005

Germany

Phantom Commando

N/

31 Aug 2009 at 15:20 - 110

Maybe something like this:
http://www.smackjeeves.com/

also read here:
http://www.onlinecomics.net/pages/fo...hp?discID=5215

Verene

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jan 2009

[SOTA]

D/

31 Aug 2009 at 16:04 - 111

If you just want an image host that you don't have to worry about - do you know how to use FTP? I have my own server and can set you up an account on it.

If you're looking for an actual comic host, check out http://www.comicgenesis.com/

Tzu

Site Contributor

Join Date: Mar 2008

UK/norway

Order Of The Etherbloom Crown [ZEN]

31 Aug 2009 at 16:34 - 112

no idea how to use FTP O.o'

I'm just looking for a place where you can view the comic page-by-page, where chapters can be listed and accessed, etc.
Would be preferable if it had no ads/just google-ads, cus I personally find them extremely annoying when reading webcomics. I might ask a friend to html a simple thing for me and host it on his own site.

But then of course it would be a little more difficult to add pages/chapters because he has to do it for me every time.

Duranin

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Feb 2007

East Coast

none

Me/

31 Aug 2009 at 18:24 - 113

if I ever make a comic, I'm probably going to be obnoxious and boring by posting it on a normal blog and just adding little <<-|, <-, ->, and |->> clickable links in each post to take readers to the correct pages.

Chicken of the Seas

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2006

California, USA

Vulpes Velox [Fox]

Me/

01 Sep 2009 at 00:06 - 114

Quote:
Originally Posted by Araiia of the Songs
if I ever make a comic, I'm probably going to be obnoxious and boring by posting it on a normal blog and just adding little <<-|, <-, ->, and |->> clickable links in each post to take readers to the correct pages. I wouldn't consider that obnoxious. As long as I can find the arrows it's all good. =P

Unlucky Slayer

RAGE INCARNATE

Join Date: Apr 2006

Sitting at The Guild Hall 2, being happy.

Nerd Clan [NK]

R/

01 Sep 2009 at 00:55 - 115

Host the pics to imageshack or one of those sites and make use our wonderful new gwg2 blogs? =3

zarame

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2008

Sognatori Di Tramonto

W/R

01 Sep 2009 at 06:53 - 116

character name:Oblivion Knightess
age:27
birthplace: Nahpui Quarter
comrade or villain?:antihero-like or ally
screenshots: (attached files)
body shape and facial features:a tall (5'10), fair-skinned, and slender canthan. Has sharp brown/hazel eyes that has a somewhat empty but piercing gaze.
short background-story:Raised in an area where the two gangs (Am Fah and Jade Brotherhood) rule, it was inevitable that there was massive fear. In one of the gang battles, her family was slaughtered right in front of her eyes and she was next. Desperate to defend her life, she grabs a fallen blade and strikes back. It was Master Togo, who in the end saved her and brought her to the monastery in Shing Jea. After years of honing her abilities, she decided on being a warrior. One who fights up close, so her enemies could see the quiet rage inside of her when they fall victim to her sharp blade. No longer does she have sympathy or compassion, for they were ripped out of her all those years ago. The Oblivion Knightess then turned her back to Cantha and ventured off into new places, only to return when events called for her abilities to save lives. She created the Dragon gloves to remind her of Cantha and what happened so she will never forget that tragedy. Maybe, just maybe, seeing lives that were like hers from before, could rekindle her heart to what it was before.....
why I want him/her in comic:with such compassion from the other heroes, it might be able to help her overcome the dark empty soul within her.
soundtrack/theme:So Cold by Breaking Benjamen =D

Espadon

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2007

USA [GMT -5]

State of the Nolani [gusy]

A/

02 Sep 2009 at 16:55 - 117

Gonna have so many people xD

Those two flirts back there need to get a room.

Tzu

Site Contributor

Join Date: Mar 2008

UK/norway

Order Of The Etherbloom Crown [ZEN]

02 Sep 2009 at 17:12 - 118

omg, hahahahahha X''D

shing jea monastary ftl.............

AngelWJedi

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Sep 2008

orlando,florida

Society of Souls [Argh]

Rt/E

04 Sep 2009 at 04:39 - 119

all i can say is omg more more more! its rare to find good gw comics. you're up their as one of my favs like lil frog! xD keep up the good work!

A11Eur0

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Apr 2005

W/

04 Sep 2009 at 21:16 - 120

As for a place to host it, I have a paid hosting gallery of my own that has much more disk space and bandwidth than I know what to do with. of course it'll be free because I use it to host my wife's website and that pays for it. It's just a simple gallery:

www.a11eur0.com/gallery

If you want, you just register there (I don't require or see any personal info) and I'll activate your account, and you'll get your own personal album to do with as you please.