Ummm The main reason why I think it’s a dude possibly is look at the neck. Anatomy wise a man’s neck is thicker than a woman’s and Jyaku does seem to be somewhat masculine in appearance to me. Oh well! I guess we’ll see >u>
I’m a female (15 years going to 16 soon) yet I have a man-like thickness to my throat/neck. But technically, ya. A man is supposed to have a thicker neck than women :3
xaviara
i’m getting the man vibe too – but mostly b/c of the antlers.
Sofy
Also he has antlers and If I’m not mistaken, he has antlers in deer form, and in only a couple of species of deer do females have antlers. I’m pretty sure this character is male. look at the structure in the vote incentive.
Sofy
But sometimes looking at it it could be a very muscular female…maybe we’ll see~
Cool, now we finally see what that jingling was about. Is he another bounty hunter? I bet hes a from a bird clan, considering he had to understand bird to get Holand’s message
His head dress is rather deer-esk, maybe we’re looking at a deer-changling clan type person? :)
XLizardx
He’s a deer person – in the character list, it says he’s “Cervian” which I strongly suspect, given the authors’ habit of using names derived from latin [e.g. Piper is a “Vulpian” which comes from the word “Vulpes” and Meela and Feral are “Luipians” which comes from the word “Lupus”] is derived from the word “Cervidae” or “Cervine” which mean “of the deer family”. Plus, he has antlers.
However, it’s worth noting that Holland, as a “Lyrian” breaks this pattern – my guess is the word is based on the word “lyric” which actually derives from ancient Greek song and poetry – I assume their reason is that, you know, birds sing and stuff.
I had to look up the genus for deer however, because I didn’t recognise that one. :)
That. Is an awesome outfit. I love the mask and all the details on it. May I ask what animals inspired the design of the mask, or would that give away future plot points? [My guess is bison/deer, but I’m curious.] As much as I am digging the cloak, I want to strip it off so I can see the full splendor of the outfit beneath. Speaking of the cloak, the branch shadows creeping over it add a neat effect.
Superb update! Love the new character already, so much so I want to make fan art of them. <3 Looking forward to the next page!
Ok my first impression was “Ahh… creepy dude.” My second impression was “Oh, cool dude.” But now a closer look at the eyes has me wondering… cool woman?
Totally! That is, assuming he/she really IS a new character…after all, he/she does wear a mask, and there can only be so many possible reasons for that. XD
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Insert Name Here
HE IS THE CAUSE OF THE JINGLE!!
(or she?)
Sofy
Ummm The main reason why I think it’s a dude possibly is look at the neck. Anatomy wise a man’s neck is thicker than a woman’s and Jyaku does seem to be somewhat masculine in appearance to me. Oh well! I guess we’ll see >u>
Tsuki
I’m a female (15 years going to 16 soon) yet I have a man-like thickness to my throat/neck. But technically, ya. A man is supposed to have a thicker neck than women :3
xaviara
i’m getting the man vibe too – but mostly b/c of the antlers.
Sofy
Also he has antlers and If I’m not mistaken, he has antlers in deer form, and in only a couple of species of deer do females have antlers. I’m pretty sure this character is male. look at the structure in the vote incentive.
Sofy
But sometimes looking at it it could be a very muscular female…maybe we’ll see~
Ziro
Ladies and gentlemen – the invention of Twitter. :O
Sofy
OMG THAT PERSON WAS RIGHT.
Sofy
I looove the detail on that guy! but wait this wasn’t the same page you blocked out…hmmmm.I confused xD;
Paine
It’s the page before, they’re about a page ahead :D
mari
whoa who’s that guy, and excellent work by the way :)
chelsea.s
Cool, now we finally see what that jingling was about. Is he another bounty hunter? I bet hes a from a bird clan, considering he had to understand bird to get Holand’s message
Seren
But he also seems to have antlers. :3
Blaze
I think that’s just his headress.
Forbiddendestiny
His head dress is rather deer-esk, maybe we’re looking at a deer-changling clan type person? :)
XLizardx
He’s a deer person – in the character list, it says he’s “Cervian” which I strongly suspect, given the authors’ habit of using names derived from latin [e.g. Piper is a “Vulpian” which comes from the word “Vulpes” and Meela and Feral are “Luipians” which comes from the word “Lupus”] is derived from the word “Cervidae” or “Cervine” which mean “of the deer family”. Plus, he has antlers.
However, it’s worth noting that Holland, as a “Lyrian” breaks this pattern – my guess is the word is based on the word “lyric” which actually derives from ancient Greek song and poetry – I assume their reason is that, you know, birds sing and stuff.
I had to look up the genus for deer however, because I didn’t recognise that one. :)
Angeliclily
OAO Huh?
RogueGhost
first reaction: AHHHH! RUN HOLLAND!
Willow the Clever
Ditto. XD
Angeliclily
*A* Maybe he’ll help with Meela’s wolf form? Idk, I’m probably way off.
Insert Name Here
How do you pronounce Jyaku? Before I get the wrong pronunciation stuck permanently in my head :)
Algy
Jee-ya-ku, the Jee is shorter in sound though.
lillynire3
oooooh i though it was ji-a-koo
Aspie
I feel like I’ve missed something….
Icesky
Haha, same!
Sofy
same as well/ lol
thelightedDarkness
Yeah, me too
Bowee the Cat
Yah. Were there jingles before this page?
Insert Name Here
https://www.straysonline.com/2011/04/page-170/
Bowee the Cat
Thank you~
Ebeth+Bliza
no! stupid mask! WE WANA SEE YOUR FACE MYSTRIOUS JINGLE MAN/WOMAN!!!!!!!!
Ebeth+Bliza
Ok, anyone else get a Stalker vibe from this guy who some how knows where Holland is?
ajbluesox
I WANNAA wear it!!
Seller
It looks like you could say that Jyaku got Holland’s tweet. XD
*rimshot*
Ebeth+Bliza
Made my day
Sofy
I second that.
Kaveera
LOL! XD
Fen
lol
DreamBoyMal
LOL!!!! Good one. :)
Kira
lol, Holland. <3 "YOU GOT MY BURD."
Junryou
That. Is an awesome outfit. I love the mask and all the details on it. May I ask what animals inspired the design of the mask, or would that give away future plot points? [My guess is bison/deer, but I’m curious.] As much as I am digging the cloak, I want to strip it off so I can see the full splendor of the outfit beneath. Speaking of the cloak, the branch shadows creeping over it add a neat effect.
Superb update! Love the new character already, so much so I want to make fan art of them. <3 Looking forward to the next page!
Jazyl H
I’ll be honest I haven’t read the comic yet, but this page has really got me impressed. Superb!
Zera
Hmmm, looking at his ear gives me the feeling that he/she is a lupian, too…
Fallenskye
My guess–this is a she. Because webcomics are like that. If this person isn`t a woman, then sorry for doubting your manliness, dude. XD
Bethany
Whoa, it’s the jingle~!
IrondragonMetals
looks kind of like a shaman.
Woodstock
“You got my bird” lol Holland
Oooo awesome-looking jingle man/women!
Irishxlily
WAIT A MINUTE!
i think i have seen those legs before! :O
and if Im correct on where i have seen him then… >u> hehehhe
Kayla
I had the same reaction! Loved the shoes when I first saw them, so I got happy to see them again. XD
Jen
Where had you seen the boots?
Irishxlily
voting incentive ;)
IF my intuition is correct
AngelMatvey
Lolwut?
sangrewolf101
Looks like a LITTLE BIRDY told Jyaku where Holland was!
LOLOLOLO -Shot.-
KC
He looks awesome. O 3 O
Flurrin
Looks like Holland wandered into a different webcomic xD
Alvara101
O_= *squints* umm…. pretty sure that’s a guy but could be wrong. He looks like a buffallo tweeter to me.
Amber
Da heck!? :V
Danielle
Oh. Hello, random person with really epic mask.
Arthwaya
Nice one!
Howlcall
hm…. friend or foe? friend or foe?
Jessi
Wat.
SwiftSnowPack
THAT’S what the jingling was! I was wondering if they forgot about it or if it was really something!!!
Arthwaya
Ok my first impression was “Ahh… creepy dude.” My second impression was “Oh, cool dude.” But now a closer look at the eyes has me wondering… cool woman?
MB
what jingle WHAT JINGLE? D:
I feel like I really missed something…
Kayla
Back right before the party, Meela heard a jingle coming from the woods that was never explained, until now.
SlopDoggy
My guess: A Holland’s vassel. You know, servant of the prince kinda thing?
SunSketch
NEW CHARACTER. How exciting!
DreamBoyMal
Totally! That is, assuming he/she really IS a new character…after all, he/she does wear a mask, and there can only be so many possible reasons for that. XD
Grant
Pretty sure it’s going to be a ‘She’. >>
Gigi
dundundun, indeed :P
this guy looks like he can take good care of Meela. XD but we all know she’s staying with Feral
Mah
At first I was like WTF but now I’m loving his mask <3
Amazing page, guys, keep up the incredible work.
eva
Definitely one of my favourite pages so far.
fishgrul
yet another character appearance…sweet