Prismaticka- Prismaticka can best be described as raw magic (or "mana"). Prismaticka is an enduring enigma. Its source, and really even what it exactly is are unknown. But it is the source of all magic, and without it, magic cannot exist. There is a finite supply of Prismaticka, but it is infinitely recyclable. In our own world, Prismaticka is however, extremely rare. Prismaticka in an extracted state is a multicolored, quivering plasma. Hence the name.
Antikytherion- Magic equivalent of a computer. Used mostly for complex mathematical calculations and keeping track of large quantities. Run by program scrolls fed through a reader drive. Antikytherions are extremely complex machines that make use of both Papyrist and Alchemical magics. A programmer for Antikytherions is called an Antikytherionite. Due to their nature, Golems are technically Antikytherions, but their kind are covered elsewhere.
Papyrism- Papyrism is any magic that requires use of written words on a sheet of paper, metal, stone or wood to work. There is no "true" form of Papyrism, and different Papyrists use different Spell Languages. Some of the most popular are Crescent, Adolai, and Branch. Papyrism is among the most flexible of magics, but due to its nature, is rather difficult to use quickly. And the amount of paper needed to write down a single spell increases exponentially as the spell increases in complexity. Spells held on amulets, charms, etc. are also usually Papyrist in nature.
Focalism/Focus Magic- Focalism is an artificial form of channeling (see below). Generally, Focalism requires both a held object (called a focus) and an incantation ("magic words"), said incantations often being abbreviated versions of equivalent Papyrist spells.
Channeling/Natural Magic- Channeling is innate magic, allowing its user to directly control Prismaticka, often from birth. It is poorly understood, and some races (such as Witches) are composed entirely of Channelers in some respect. Channeling in other races is significantly rarer.
Alchemy/Formulism- Alchemy is perhaps less a form of magic and more of a process. Focused on transferring spells from other schools into a Formula (the term "potion" is far more specific, see below) which can then be imbibed or applied to the skin for a magical effect. That said, Alchemy does have its own spells, but even they are first transcribed via Papyrism. As such, all Alchemists are Papyrists as well by default.
Formula Types:
Solution- Affects a nonliving physical substance.
Explosive- Weaponized solutions (called such regardless of whether or not they are actually explosive)
Mutagen- Has physical effects on a living creature
Potion- has mental effects on a living creature
Arcana Blasters- A relatively recent innovation in technology. Arcana Blasters are deceptively simple. They consist of a long staff, with an open-topped hexagonal chamber at one end. The staff is covered in runes that form a complex spell that fires a single beam of concentrated magical energy. They have recently seen wide adoption by the Dorado Guard as well as an increase in illegal private use.
I've drawn octopods (pi? pusses? pussies?) before, jellyfish are fairly simple, I have almonds at home so I have the best possible reference material, and who the hell is Tyler the Creator?
^ One day I fully expect to open it up and go, "...Huh. Why is there no update today? Is the artist siOH FUCKING SHIT I FORGOT TO GIVE LAZULI THE DRAWING!"
I am thinking of starting a random anthology series (that is, one shot comics with no inter-continuity). I'd need someone to draw it, would anyone here volunteer?
Remember back in the 50s when they'd record like Elvis singing YOU AIN'T NOTHIN BUT A HOUND DOG and then they'd turn the record over and reverse it and it was all NYERP NYERP NYERP NYERP NYERP and people were all like, "That is actually the voice of Satan coming from that song."
Nice work so far, Icalasari. It seems a little rougher than Ossan's work, but otherwise, it looks pretty good.
Comments
ah.
Well, "Uxe" is pronounced "Yooks", so....
Infodump inbound.
If you ever need an artist, by the way...
Well, if you're volunteering. I could prevent Tripadelic from ending by having you take over for Ossan.
Though you'd have to get used to reading my barely-formatted comic scripts.
Also I'd need you to pump them out on a consistent schedule. As-is, Tripadelic has not been updated in over a month.
Or, for that matter, we could do something else entirely. That might be a better idea now that I think of it.
A constant schedule won't be a problem. Hell, I go to an art college. I can call doing the strips studying XD
Well, if you can show me some character sketches (of Trippy's main cast) I'll see what we can do, 'k? :P
Anyway, I'm turning in for the night now. So see ya in the morning.
Others coming either later today/night or Friday
This was just a five minute sketch, any comics I would do would have more time taken on them (Also I have a scanner at home so :D)
She looks kinda pissed.
However! It's done very well, so I don't mind much. :P
If they all look like this, you're hired.
Going to have to play around with him to get arms and paws correct
I think it's actually that his head's a little too small.
not that Yodawg appears often.
Good though.
And the other two
hm.
Jelly is good. But Pachyderm kinda looks odd.
Generally, Pachy should look sort of chibi-ish.
okay o__o
you're on, though. Aside from some easily fixable proportion problems your pictures are good. So you're hired.
I'll send you a script at some point.
I warn you beforehand that my comic scripts don't follow the traditional formatting and indeed, tend to have little formatting at all.
So, if you have trouble reading them just let me know.
Also you will have to learn to draw almond nuts and rapper Tyler the Creator.
Just as a heads-up.
edit: oh, jellyfish and octopi, too. But those are (allegedly, anyway) easy to draw.
I was (mostly) kidding, but this guy:
I say mostly kidding because I don't actually expect you to draw him unless I come up with a reason to give him a cameo beyond "I want to".
Hopefully that doesn't happen for a LOOOOONG time
...Yet you didn't update it
dun dun dunnnnn
anyway, I'll get a script to you soon. I have to think of something that's
y'know
funny.
or at least somehow amusing.
A potato is ALWAYS amusing
okay so I sent Crmy some script. So hopefully you guys will be seeing something--anything--Tripadelic-related sometime soon.
As for the other project, fuck it. I wanted to do it, but it's just not practical.
Flip! ?
because I do not have the persistence to write a coherent story, and Ossan doesn't have the time to draw it.
I am thinking of starting a random anthology series (that is, one shot comics with no inter-continuity). I'd need someone to draw it, would anyone here volunteer?
It wouldn't be published that often.
GAZE UPON IT! >:|
...Wait I already used that joke
I'm a lot less funny when given free reign. Which is interesting because I'm not too funny to begin with.
Proof.
I remember seeing some survey in the local newspaper, years ago, where Zippy was voted the worst comic strip by a wide margin.
YNTKT
Heh... Sno Balls...
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis