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Pick · Post by **Pick** » 2006-12-30 02:27am

Noble Ire wrote:Young Umber has an emo-esque haircut. Somehow, I am completely unsurprised.

I think you mean Hoquer

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Foreboding haircut!
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Darth Raptor · Post by **Darth Raptor** » 2006-12-30 02:38am

Hey, I love that haircut! Sketch of a several thousand year old pose, eh?

Pick · Post by **Pick** » 2006-12-30 02:48am

Darth Raptor wrote:Hey, I love that haircut! Sketch of a several thousand year old pose, eh?

I think I'd even put it past "several" at his point....

Noble Ire · Post by **Noble Ire** » 2006-12-30 02:52am

Pick wrote:I think you mean Hoquer .

... I've got to stop posting after 1:00 AM.

Anyway, at risk of making myself look like a moron again, I've been wondering; Did another Zaa replace Dea after she was "deposed"? You haven't really expanded upon Zaa culture or history after the Syvorian conquest at all. Is there some sort of imperialistic governor assigned to their homeland, or are they allowed home rule of a sort? I wouldn't think that there would be any sort of occupying power required to keep them in line, considering the culture of honor codes and endentured servitude.

Pick · Post by **Pick** » 2006-12-30 03:13am

Noble Ire wrote:Anyway, at risk of making myself look like a moron again, I've been wondering; Did another Zaa replace Dea after she was "deposed"? You haven't really expanded upon Zaa culture or history after the Syvorian conquest at all. Is there some sort of imperialistic governor assigned to their homeland, or are they allowed home rule of a sort? I wouldn't think that there would be any sort of occupying power required to keep them in line, considering the culture of honor codes and endentured servitude.

There is always a designated leader of the Zaa, but never another "Queen". They have decided that Dea should not be merely replaced, not only for reasons of reverence (which are significant), but also simply due to the fact that their empire is in shambles and they feel that having a queen under such circumstances fundamentally undermines the spirit of the post. They'd put in another if Zaara were a respectable place to rule, but they don't think it is at the moment. Also, this designated leader person (and it changes) has been basically doing all the grunt work of leadership since the Surrender, since after that, Dea was mostly with Umber.

The Syvorians let the Zaa manage their own land, for three basic reasons: Zaa don't cause trouble, Syvoria needs its soliders elsewhere, and the land is pure crap. The Zaa live in the rocky areas, up in the mountains where no one else can survive anyway. As long as the Zaa stay in line--and they do--the Syvorians have no problem in letting them manage themselves.

Darth Raptor · Post by **Darth Raptor** » 2006-12-30 03:36am

IIRC, there have been mentions of Zaa cities, but I would wager that those are the exception, not the rule. Syvorian azzarn seem to be more independent than Llanlleians, but I bet the Zaa make those in greater Syvoria look like friggin' commies. Most of them probably live alone or in very small groups, with wide territorial ranges in order to support themselves (unlike azzarn, they seem to be obligate carnivores) and, as mentioned, the crappy mountain terrain probably doesn't really support herding (although they could boost that with magic or something).

I guess what I'm saying is that I'm under the impression that there was never much managing to be done once the hostilities ceased.

Pick · Post by **Pick** » 2006-12-30 01:59pm

Oh no, the Zaa are quite structured. They're an arrogant people and mimic the pure, cohesive society of Laaza for the sake of their vow.

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Pick · Post by **Pick** » 2006-12-31 03:33am

Ford Prefect · Post by **Ford Prefect** » 2006-12-31 08:17am

Pick wrote:Because he's easy to draw.

... Hence I draw him more.

...Hence he becomes easier to draw...

...Hence....

It's a vicious cycle. Nothing wrong with it mind.

Pick · Post by **Pick** » 2007-01-10 03:35am

Instant Sunrise · Post by **Instant Sunrise** » 2007-01-10 03:46am

*Picks jaw up off of the floor.*

Pick, that is an amazing peice of art. I hope that there is a bigger version of that, like wallpaper-sized.

Pick · Post by **Pick** » 2007-01-10 05:45am

Sure, I can get a larger version up soon. Glad you like it!

Ford Prefect · Post by **Ford Prefect** » 2007-01-10 05:49am

Nifty doesn't begin to cover it.

Pick · Post by **Pick** » 2007-01-10 06:13am

Ford Prefect wrote:Nifty doesn't begin to cover it.

I always feel the urge to remind people he's a badass, since it can be so easy to forget

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Visually works pretty well

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Alan Bolte · Post by **Alan Bolte** » 2007-01-10 10:29am

Oh hell yes. You may not be big on making armor, but that came out quite well. That pose works beautifully, too.

Darth Raptor · Post by **Darth Raptor** » 2007-01-10 12:10pm

Fucking awesome. General Imatra, Paladin of Death.

Post by **Kuja** » 2007-01-13 02:44pm

Lawful Good and violent about it.

Pick · Post by **Pick** » 2007-01-19 05:06pm

Ford Prefect · Post by **Ford Prefect** » 2007-01-19 06:50pm

Hold up, doesn't he cut his hair precisely because he doesn't want to look like a girl? I don't think that's going to cut it, Alder.

Pick · Post by **Pick** » 2007-01-19 06:54pm

No, Alder cuts his hair because Llanlleians generally do so and Syvorians generally don't

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And this is the outfit Kesyl put on him, so it's her fault, not his

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Ford Prefect · Post by **Ford Prefect** » 2007-01-19 07:09pm

Pick wrote:And this is the outfit Kesyl put on him, so it's her fault, not his .

I don't think Kesyl can be blamed for the shape of Alder's body.

Pick · Post by **Pick** » 2007-01-19 07:25pm

Noble Ire · Post by **Noble Ire** » 2007-01-19 11:36pm

A tiny, feminine scarf and weaponized bone saw.

Truly, the look of a versatile man.

Pick · Post by **Pick** » 2007-01-20 08:54am

Why are people so harsh on his scarf

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(For those of you who don't follow the story, Alder and Zixer are the only male characters in a romantic relationship at the moment, with hot chicks Kesyl and Kamina, respectively.)

Pick · Post by **Pick** » 2007-01-23 07:10pm