Nov06
Where can I get a hat that keeps me from saying things I’ll regret?
on November 6, 2013 at 7:28 amCourtney:
I uploaded some things to the Fan Art page that I’ve had sitting in the backlog for a while. Go check it out, under Extras up top! Some really cool stuff from you wonderful people!
It’s kind of amusing that she’s on a first-name basis with the guy who kidnaps her constantly. It’s not like “WRETCHED VILLAIN! What was his name again… DOESN’T MATTER I HATE HIM.” … It’s oddly sweet, I suppose?
Sweet?
Eh, I think it’s just that she’s the princess so she doesn’t need to call anyone else by titles. In fact she’s probably tired of all the Your Highnesses and Your Majesties.
She is rather stoic for someone in that position…
I wish I could draw even half as good as you guys… If it wasn’t for my shaky hands, I could actually draw something nice.
Don’t worry, your hands get steadier as you keep drawing.
You could always write a fanfic!
Also I honestly believe that drawing is much less inborn talent and much more effort-based than many people seem to think. I also have shaky hands but a lot of practice has helped me overcome it. Or at least get around it. Like if I tried to just methodically trace over my sketches it would be horrible… most of my lineart is done in long swipes with lots of undoing and erasing.
I am not sure how much you think my hands shake, but it is rather bad. We will see. Thanks for the support?
Well, your body can do surprising things when you get really into something you love. I knew a guy who was an amazing actor and singer! But in real life he had a stuttering problem. You’d never know it on stage, maybe it was just because he knew exactly what he had to say, but all of his words came out beautifully. I’ve also been backstage where the whole cast was sick, but we’d be fine and loud and energetic on stage, then go back to sniffling, sneezing and coughing as quietly as we could as soon as we exited
Nevertheless, even if you don’t think you can draw. I’m sure there are many other wonderful things you could contribute
Jeez, here I am being a beacon of optimism. I know I can photoshop… We will see in due time.
Here’s hoping that the princess follows them, becoming a de facto temporary fifth member of this little group. ^_^
To answer the question in the title: First, you want to either attract or… ah… “acquire” a ghost or other spirit. Since they don’t often float around, the latter can often be the easiest way. I recommend a jewelled ritual knife and the spell found on page 104 of “Necromancy: a Beginner’s Guide” (“Arkweller’s Lesser Sacrificial Binding”). Then, find an appropriate piece of headgear (I leave this to your discretion). Finally, bind the spirit to the headgear using a spell which allows you to place an appropriate geas on the bound spirit (for which the spell on page 107 of the above volume (“The Chains of Keresh’kor”) should suffice). Et voila! One hat
(Some side-effects may occur, including: loud moanings, unnerving manifestations, telekinetic disturbances, spectral complaining, feelings of remorse, guilt and self-loathing, blackened veins appearing on hands and around eyes and mild itching of the scalp. If problems persist, please see your nearest cleric.)
… What?
(The last sentence of the second paragraph was intended to be longer, but was forgotten, I fear. Ah well, “one hat” it now is. ^^; )
Ahaha, that did seem a little off for you, but nevertheless I couldn’t help but smile at “Et voila! One hat”
Thaumy, I just… don’t know what I would do without your help
You’d be without such a hat that keeps you from saying things you’d regret, I suppose.
Awesome. You, sir, have a great talent.
Is the princess the first person to call Skarva by his first name?
In the comic itself, I believe so. I hadn’t even considered the momentousness of this occasion…
I love the way she calls him “Tiberius”–it even made me have an epiphany:
Skäerva is a Lord, right? And the nobility, at least in our world, tends to be related to each other to some degree.
So now I’m imagining that she and “Cousin Tiberius” grew up together and that he always takes the chance to catch up with her whenever she’s kidnapped. Maybe over some tea or something.
I just think that would be funny
Now that is cute!
I will say that since the curse, all the other “respectable” nobility in Idenau would never marry into that family, no matter how wealthy and powerful they are. If the two are related, it would be somewhat distantly. Still, I like your idea. I like letting you guys form your own ideas of what she and Tibby get up to when she’s over at his castle.
Well in that case, I’m sure he knows her favorite tea and they sit and talk about the best way to manage your minions/guards and how are her mother and father doing, oh, that’s good to hear and carefully avoid the topic of Blank after what happened last time I swear it’s like he just knows when he’s being talked about, oh, speak of the devil, well I’ve had a wonderful time but I really must deal with this, we should do this again soon.
…And this is why I read the comments.
When was the last time Skärva’s first name was mentioned? Seems like ages (And 150 comic strips) ago.
Does the bird actually speak…..Idenean, or whatever language they speak in Idenau, or does the princess understand….Birdian? What would a language like that be called, anyways? Or maybe he speaks in Morse Code, if Idenau has that sort of thing.
For some reason, Floyd’s arms seem extra long in the 5th panel. And, as always, Slice has the most adorable expressions.
Does the bird have a name?
Could be something along the lines of telepathic.
The last time he introduced himself, I would guess! Here? http://thefourthcomic.com/?comic=he-never-learns
You’ll learn more about the birdie in time! For now, he’s shrouded in mystery!
Ah, Ecta utilized the orange rage as well! She was cursed for working under the First, right?
Where was that bird in the first panel?
Well last time he came in person you took all the fun out if it by announcing that he could have come in through the front door, and your guards just sending you off, princess. Why wouldn’t he delegate if he didn’t have to do it in person?
Why is the symbol of The Royal Castle five circles? This may have been answered before, but if so I have forgotten.
On the bed still.
Five circles? Where? There are always six around the crown (like on Slice’s hat or the flag) for the six gods. And there are five jewels on her crown because… just because.
Shoot, did something eat my comment? I don’t see it.
Yes it did! I’ll try again.
I had a dream about these guys last night.
Skarva had Veronika trapped behind some Insurmountable Waist-High Electric Fence™ that easily thwarted Blank due to his small stature.
Veronika then simply stepped over the fence. Cue “big no” from a distressed Shark Man.
Should have said something like they were on vacation. Which is completely unrelated to the recent attacks on the city. They just got lost from the tour group.
As it stands now though, seems like things are going to get more interesting.
Ecta really is the best hat ever. Also I forget sometimes how absurdly long Floyd’s arms are.
Whoops, they almost let the cat out of the bag. : P