LMAO! Definately knowing this is Holland, makes the voting incentive even more hilarious XD. Whoo hoo! Holland in action :D Maybe Holland & Feral can both kick kitty in the head? O.o
Well, technically all he said was that the place they were going to was near his home, and their target was a lyrian. That doesn’t prove anything on its own, and given that we didn’t know he was a prince at the time either, it just never occurred to some of us that Holland was also a lyrian.
Not to mention that we’re more used to seeing lupians and…whatever the fox people are called, who are more obvious about not being human. There were some fairly obvious clues, admittedly, but they can be easy to miss when you’re used to assuming that if someone looks human, they are human.
VickyLynn
I think they’re called Vulpians?… I think >.< Looks CAN be deciving }:)
i think it didnt occur to us because he looks human (i mean he doesnt have a beak or anything!) but then again….. how could we think he was human?!?!?!?
Holland knows how to be pretty AND intimidating! I love the bow, for some reason this page makes me think of ‘The Swan Princess’, though…only, y’know… He’s a Prince…and not cursed…but still!
i totally feel you on this. i loved his charactor from the start… so mysterious and proper. that smug grin of his is too awsome! ^_^ he has the best entrances too. i so love the art work of this comic, it’s way awsome! :D
that…is…not the right way to hold a bow O.o
you don’t actually grip it (minute movements in your hand muscles could throw your aim off), and if you stuck your finger out it would backfire and you could possibly lose that finger. You just rest the base of your thumb on the handlepart of the bow and hold it lightly (don’t even grip it actually)
remember this is a “fantasy” webcomic, anything can happen and with my previous dealings with powers and magic characters the power is usually under the control of their mind. my point: that bow with pwn the guard but will return to Holland with out him even feeling it
Actually, that is how I hold my bow, even though I am right handed; with archery (and riflery, for that matter) what is more important than handedness is eye dominance, and if his left eye is dominant it would make aiming easier with it.
Sparks
Likewise; holding a bow right-handed just feels WRONG.
Not sure what your archery club teaches, or if something changed recently, but the last time I did archery competition (about 5 years ago, but still), one most certainly gripped about the bow; if one had issues with aim stability, one could always use a stabiliser – even on recurve bows, which this seems to be.
You have a point about sticking the finger out, but that is more of a function of this bow not seeming to have a dedicated arrow-rest, than anything else, and even with a misfire, the arrow is far enough out that the only thing you would really need to worry about is fletching. That said, given that the arrow is made of his “sthparky” even this may not be a problem :-)
Final aside: more power to you for archery club nerdiness. :-p
I bet Holland is just using this as a scare tactic. I don’t think he really wants to shoot the guy, but just to prove a point. I’m waiting for him to do some mind control thing so the incident will be forgotten! Haha!
I actually did research how to hold a bow and a lot of grips looked just like how Holland is holding his. I also know the finger pointing thing is not done in reality, but it’s required for Holland’s unique type of arrow ;)
That being said, if he lets go of the bow, it will disappear. And if he doesn’t point his finger, the arrow will do the same. So he’s fulfilling the magical requirements of his particular equipment.
I guess there are different ways to hold bows. But when I try really gripping it it never flies where I want it, no matter how many times I try and get used to the weirdness xD
Also my teacher was an olympic athelete representing Japan and she teaches us to “swing” the bow after we release- because we don’t hold the bow itself we attach it to our fingers with a string & it swings freely after we shoot.
It being the olympic style, I thought it was universal. Sorry.
The way I was taught did involve pointing your finger along to sight down it and move it before you released. Granted, that was a long time ago, so maybe methods have changed, and there are always different schools of thought in pretty much any skillset.
Oi o, glad you added this comment box, I am a big fan of your comic, have to say your story is superb and even all my friends enjoy to read it, I’ll be looking forward to the next page.
And I didn’t really expect I’d ever say that, frankly (don’t hate me, fanboys&girls), because up till now he’d been rather more one-dimensional than that for me. And as an arrogant person who reads a lot, I didn’t expect to ever be surprised by his character. But panel 3, in particular, introduces a whole other – more appealing – side to him. And I was surprised. And I was pleased to be so.
Let alone the whole, you know, magic feather thing. Which is pretty rifreakindiculous in and of itself.
I didn’t think Holland was gonna transform it puts a pretty big risk on his reputation. But I guess they might have figured out Meela was his servant anyways or something I don’t know
At this point it doesn’t really matter if he’s known to be involved or not. Mithrennon is pretty much going down if they can get away. And if not, he can’t do anything to Holland since he’s his prince. He’s safe.
Coolest. Bow. EVER. I can SO see this animated! Beautiful visual effect and I love the way that you incorporated his ‘swan powers’ into the bow by way of the feather. Love this!
The things about Holland I love the most are his faces; his baby face to Farel, his “no, thank you!” face to Meela, the “oh crap” face, and the mysteriously smug face he has in this page with the “sorry I’m late” like they were expecting him. I have this weird bias to white-haired characters and I gotta say, Holland is one of my favorites!
Like I said before, Holland’s model and expressions (which I so greatly enjoy for the art ability of it) give him a mysterious air that just gives me a hunch he’s got too many secrets to count and our protagonists will keep discovering things until the end of the comic. He’s gonna be fun to keep an eye on in coming pages, although I would like to see more on Feral’s background which he obviously hides so daringly hides with the likely “excuse” of being mute.
Keep doing the comic, it’s amazing and has a great plot!
Thank you! I’m glad you’re picking up on all of that. He does have many more secrets, and a lot of them probably won’t even be revealed. But the important ones are sure to come out eventually ;)
Oh, and Feral isn’t hiding his past. He just doesn’t remember it!
This puts a whole other view on chapter 6 (“The Swan”). Swans are pretty intimidating creatures in real life and in mythology (ex. Zeus). Very beautifully illustrated.
I don’t know exactly why this is, but Holland reminds me more and more of a character from one of my favorite animes. His name is Fai, and he’s a wizard. I seriously keep thinking this is Fai in the comic! XD Holland acts just like him!
Oh, first time I saw Holland, I though “Man, he looks like FAI!!!” (who is my fav Tsubasa character……love him so much) and that endeared me to Holland. Now Holland is awesome in his own right, but they’re still similar!
Yes, Holland shares the same character type with Fai XD We were actually worried about using him because he might seem too similar, but he’s important to the story.
We’re glad we put him in, people seem to be really enjoying him!
This is exactly what I thought when I first saw Holland! Hes so cheery and mischevious but at the same time you can tell he’s got a few things to hide… I fell in love immediately haha.
OMG! Fai! Yes! That’s what was so familiar about him! He is SO Fai! <3
I can see it all now… Holland is Fai… Feral is Korogane!!! IT'S SO OBVIOUS NOW!!! :D <333
I think all good comics/shows should have Fai/Koro-poo characters~ <3
It is so splendid to be able to comment. This is actually my first comment ever so I will make it good. First off, the best part of this comic are the characters and their expressions. You two are such superb artists and whenever I want to look at examples of well drawn expression, I go here. Your characters never cease to surprise me. They have such complex backstories and personalities. I’m sorry, this is too long.
124 thoughts on “Page 188”
Lauren
Whoa. He. is. awersome. He’s got the mysterious-bad-boy-but-I’m-really-a-good-guy thing going on! Love him. please continue! :D
VickyLynn
LMAO! Definately knowing this is Holland, makes the voting incentive even more hilarious XD. Whoo hoo! Holland in action :D Maybe Holland & Feral can both kick kitty in the head? O.o
EstherQuesada
May I say that I absolutely love Holland??? XD hehe! The light effect here is lovely, and I specially like the bow and arrow idea. Wonderful touch! :D
Paine
So now Holland is also a lyrian? how many more things does he have to hide!?!
MangakaPoof
but at the start,he explained that they are going to a land where people are half birds,and his their prince…so he’d be a bird to…
MangakaPoof
*too
Epesi
Well, technically all he said was that the place they were going to was near his home, and their target was a lyrian. That doesn’t prove anything on its own, and given that we didn’t know he was a prince at the time either, it just never occurred to some of us that Holland was also a lyrian.
Not to mention that we’re more used to seeing lupians and…whatever the fox people are called, who are more obvious about not being human. There were some fairly obvious clues, admittedly, but they can be easy to miss when you’re used to assuming that if someone looks human, they are human.
VickyLynn
I think they’re called Vulpians?… I think >.< Looks CAN be deciving }:)
lillynire3
i think it didnt occur to us because he looks human (i mean he doesnt have a beak or anything!) but then again….. how could we think he was human?!?!?!?
CookieLoveXO
My eyes!!! It’s sooo sparkly! *_*
Alvara101
I’m blind!!! I want Dat FEATHER!!
MariettaRC
Holland is an archer?! He’s my new favorite character. *__*
Chrosse
Oooh, shiny~ :D
Holland knows how to be pretty AND intimidating! I love the bow, for some reason this page makes me think of ‘The Swan Princess’, though…only, y’know… He’s a Prince…and not cursed…but still!
Haha, love the page!
Nin
*dies from Holland’s epicness*
I knew there was a reason I love Holland <3
Riiatriss
i totally feel you on this. i loved his charactor from the start… so mysterious and proper. that smug grin of his is too awsome! ^_^ he has the best entrances too. i so love the art work of this comic, it’s way awsome! :D
Cannon
Holland.
You are so friggin awesome. ~<3
Camui
that…is…not the right way to hold a bow O.o
you don’t actually grip it (minute movements in your hand muscles could throw your aim off), and if you stuck your finger out it would backfire and you could possibly lose that finger. You just rest the base of your thumb on the handlepart of the bow and hold it lightly (don’t even grip it actually)
<- archery club nerd :D
Camui
Jus’ don’t want to get Holland killed lamely |3
MarkHalo
remember this is a “fantasy” webcomic, anything can happen and with my previous dealings with powers and magic characters the power is usually under the control of their mind. my point: that bow with pwn the guard but will return to Holland with out him even feeling it
KaelinaLuvsLomaris
Plus, unless he’s left handed, he’s holding the bow in the wrong hand….
MarkHalo
It’s good to train yourself both ways, left and right
Lokitoth
Actually, that is how I hold my bow, even though I am right handed; with archery (and riflery, for that matter) what is more important than handedness is eye dominance, and if his left eye is dominant it would make aiming easier with it.
Sparks
Likewise; holding a bow right-handed just feels WRONG.
Algy
Holland is ambidextrous. :)
Lokitoth
Not sure what your archery club teaches, or if something changed recently, but the last time I did archery competition (about 5 years ago, but still), one most certainly gripped about the bow; if one had issues with aim stability, one could always use a stabiliser – even on recurve bows, which this seems to be.
You have a point about sticking the finger out, but that is more of a function of this bow not seeming to have a dedicated arrow-rest, than anything else, and even with a misfire, the arrow is far enough out that the only thing you would really need to worry about is fletching. That said, given that the arrow is made of his “sthparky” even this may not be a problem :-)
Final aside: more power to you for archery club nerdiness. :-p
Kat
I bet Holland is just using this as a scare tactic. I don’t think he really wants to shoot the guy, but just to prove a point. I’m waiting for him to do some mind control thing so the incident will be forgotten! Haha!
Celesse
I actually did research how to hold a bow and a lot of grips looked just like how Holland is holding his. I also know the finger pointing thing is not done in reality, but it’s required for Holland’s unique type of arrow ;)
That being said, if he lets go of the bow, it will disappear. And if he doesn’t point his finger, the arrow will do the same. So he’s fulfilling the magical requirements of his particular equipment.
Thanks for your input!
Camui
I guess there are different ways to hold bows. But when I try really gripping it it never flies where I want it, no matter how many times I try and get used to the weirdness xD
Also my teacher was an olympic athelete representing Japan and she teaches us to “swing” the bow after we release- because we don’t hold the bow itself we attach it to our fingers with a string & it swings freely after we shoot.
It being the olympic style, I thought it was universal. Sorry.
Allayna
I think he made his bow, he can hold it however he wants XD
lillynire3
TARDIS!
ReyMonoArdilla
The way I was taught did involve pointing your finger along to sight down it and move it before you released. Granted, that was a long time ago, so maybe methods have changed, and there are always different schools of thought in pretty much any skillset.
Sulfur
AWWW HOLLAND <3
Now Feral should do something sparkling too~~
VickyLynn
That’d be awesome^^
Irishxlily
Holland knows how to make pretty things look bad ass.
Fatty
Ha, I was gonna post the same thing. Swans, feathers and bows don’t usually get this kind of badass treatment.
Silvr
haha agreed!!
{{go Archery!! WOOO!!! ‘nother archery nerd}}
13thprotector
Oi o, glad you added this comment box, I am a big fan of your comic, have to say your story is superb and even all my friends enjoy to read it, I’ll be looking forward to the next page.
Howlcall
Meela is just like: “WHAT?!” and Holland is all calm and mysterious. He should really stop scaring her like that. XD
Glory
Is it wrong to say that I squealed like a little girl when I saw this? Because I kinda did… kinda.
knorq
Holland just became sexy.
And I didn’t really expect I’d ever say that, frankly (don’t hate me, fanboys&girls), because up till now he’d been rather more one-dimensional than that for me. And as an arrogant person who reads a lot, I didn’t expect to ever be surprised by his character. But panel 3, in particular, introduces a whole other – more appealing – side to him. And I was surprised. And I was pleased to be so.
Let alone the whole, you know, magic feather thing. Which is pretty rifreakindiculous in and of itself.
Celesse
Well, I’m glad to hear he seems to be growing as a character!
Rachina
Holland has always been sexy.
Sheetapally
I didn’t think Holland was gonna transform it puts a pretty big risk on his reputation. But I guess they might have figured out Meela was his servant anyways or something I don’t know
Celesse
At this point it doesn’t really matter if he’s known to be involved or not. Mithrennon is pretty much going down if they can get away. And if not, he can’t do anything to Holland since he’s his prince. He’s safe.
NightmareNurse
Oh, Holland, why you so pretty?
Flurrin
F-feather-bow?
All right. That’s…very, very cool.
Annie C.
Coolest. Bow. EVER. I can SO see this animated! Beautiful visual effect and I love the way that you incorporated his ‘swan powers’ into the bow by way of the feather. Love this!
Algy
Thank you!
Lily
SO BEAUTIFUL ;A;
Joy
He is sparkly AND threatening. Now that is a marvelous combination! Congrats for pulling that off I would have failed miserably.
Blitzkind
Snuck on at school to see this, I love this page! Everytime I learn more about Holland I just love him even more <3
Randomish21
SAME~! <333
Holland is so epic here, but I have to say, Meela's face is priceless~!
Honey_Thistle
SQUEEEE! I just KNEW it! XD
MarkHalo
The things about Holland I love the most are his faces; his baby face to Farel, his “no, thank you!” face to Meela, the “oh crap” face, and the mysteriously smug face he has in this page with the “sorry I’m late” like they were expecting him. I have this weird bias to white-haired characters and I gotta say, Holland is one of my favorites!
Like I said before, Holland’s model and expressions (which I so greatly enjoy for the art ability of it) give him a mysterious air that just gives me a hunch he’s got too many secrets to count and our protagonists will keep discovering things until the end of the comic. He’s gonna be fun to keep an eye on in coming pages, although I would like to see more on Feral’s background which he obviously hides so daringly hides with the likely “excuse” of being mute.
Keep doing the comic, it’s amazing and has a great plot!
Celesse
Thank you! I’m glad you’re picking up on all of that. He does have many more secrets, and a lot of them probably won’t even be revealed. But the important ones are sure to come out eventually ;)
Oh, and Feral isn’t hiding his past. He just doesn’t remember it!
Emergencyfan51
Will you be going into Feral’s past eventually?
AWESOME page by the way! :D Go Holland!
MarkHalo
awesome, now that one i didn’t pick up!
Dotcom
This puts a whole other view on chapter 6 (“The Swan”). Swans are pretty intimidating creatures in real life and in mythology (ex. Zeus). Very beautifully illustrated.
Bethany
I don’t know exactly why this is, but Holland reminds me more and more of a character from one of my favorite animes. His name is Fai, and he’s a wizard. I seriously keep thinking this is Fai in the comic! XD Holland acts just like him!
KaelinaLuvsLomaris
Oh, first time I saw Holland, I though “Man, he looks like FAI!!!” (who is my fav Tsubasa character……love him so much) and that endeared me to Holland. Now Holland is awesome in his own right, but they’re still similar!
Celesse
Yes, Holland shares the same character type with Fai XD We were actually worried about using him because he might seem too similar, but he’s important to the story.
We’re glad we put him in, people seem to be really enjoying him!
K-diz
This is exactly what I thought when I first saw Holland! Hes so cheery and mischevious but at the same time you can tell he’s got a few things to hide… I fell in love immediately haha.
Vix
OMG! Fai! Yes! That’s what was so familiar about him! He is SO Fai! <3
I can see it all now… Holland is Fai… Feral is Korogane!!! IT'S SO OBVIOUS NOW!!! :D <333
I think all good comics/shows should have Fai/Koro-poo characters~ <3
Bethany
I didn’t really see the Kurogane characteristics as clearly, but I can see what you mean. x3
Shinjite Florana
Yep, like i said erlier, that leaves Meela as Mokona, Xb
Mary Claire
YES.
AWESOME
LOVE :)
Ecirb Ray
I’m curious, where is your icon from? It is very well drawn. I must know.
(catch the reference)
Spirit
omg i love Prince Holland even more now. That is just so cool
Ecirb Ray
It is so splendid to be able to comment. This is actually my first comment ever so I will make it good. First off, the best part of this comic are the characters and their expressions. You two are such superb artists and whenever I want to look at examples of well drawn expression, I go here. Your characters never cease to surprise me. They have such complex backstories and personalities. I’m sorry, this is too long.
Moon
I love how the feather turns into a bow. AWESOMENESS! <3
Hfar
Oh Holland dahlin’ your powers are simply fabulous!
Ecirb Ray
Oh my gosh! Miss cube can it be you?