Monthly Q&A- August

Any possibility for a night map for Patreon users? ^^

Tora Collita

Just remembered a question! Are there reptiles on Aedra? Like lezards, crocodiles, turtles, snakes...

Kitty

spoiler question? x) though we can see his statue again

ElenPanter

Will we ever see Ranulfr again?

IndigoCanine

Virke, he was never seen in the first comic, he died before Ronja was born.

Kique Nordin

Who is a Ronja's father?

IndigoCanine

Mixed with Southern Jaro I think

Kique Nordin

On the last mixed breeds you released, about the Vildmarkens mixes n°4 & 5, is it mixed with jaro's head/muzzle? Would be a jaro-vildmarken mix?

Kitty

For now

Kique Nordin

Yes, check out the genetics guide on the wiki https://home-comic.wixsite.com/homewikia/genetics

Kique Nordin

Is Jahla planning to keep her muzzle scars?

Retroleem

Another silly question, the unique stand out designs like roamer axi etc, is it possible to commissions uniques designs like those? If so how do one go about asking?

Jasiri

1. Maybe around 20 2. Probably X)

Kique Nordin

She was born with it

Kique Nordin

1. I don't think so as I've never been very fond of the anatomy of a highly anthropomorphic animal. I think if I ever got the interest to try something more anthro, the furthest I would take it would be more of a Don Bluth or Beatrix Potter style, where the animals can walk on their hindlegs, move their arms and hands in a very human way and wear clothing, yet have walking on all fours as their default and anatomy closer to realism. 2. It wasn't really who took the first step, Ferah just wanted and knew that she would have to learn how to fight, and Kargo knew that as well and taught her all he had learned. 3. He never sparred with her. 5. She and the rest of the females might have tended to them a few times, but there wasn't much they could do as they and the pups were under constant watch.

Kique Nordin

1. I know you seem comfortable with drawing feral animals but would you ever consider drawing more anthropomorphic animals? Maybe even making a future comic more anthro than feral? Have you considered combining feral and anthro like giving your dogs opposable thumbs yet they still walk on all fours and never stand on their hind legs? 2. After Kargo and Ferah's escape did Kargo suggest to train Ferah after a month or two with them being alone? Or did he decide to train her after seeing she was almost captured by Ralek and the other MT? Ferah seems like a good fighter so I was curious to know if Kargo was the one who wanted to teach her how to defend herself or if Ferah suggested to him that he teaches her. 3. Did he ever spar with Ferah or just like with Roamer he'd be too afraid to seriously hurt her? 4. What were Kargo and Ferah moms like? 5. Did Vandi watch over Kargo and Ferah after their mothers died? She seems like she would've been there when they were pups.

I already asked this on a previous Q&A but I don't remember the answer XD About Felidae's short tail, is she born like this or was it caused by an accident?

Kitty

Some other questions: 1. Before the first breakout by Kargo, around how many members did MT have? 2. I guess as when you get time to change My Lady to Your Grace on older pages for Ronja, I guess Isbel will get the Fertile marking on page 86?

Tora Collita

1. At the time he was unsure about her intentions, if he could truly trust her after seeing how unstable she was during the whole spirit interaction thing. 2. That will come into play at a later date. 3. Well in general, all of my breeds have shorter ribs with a somewhat flat stomach, with a clear line in the middle going down from the rib line all the way down. It's an area that is a lot less furry and less round than it is on a real dog. It's to give the characters more shape and fit into my stylized look of them https://sta.sh/01kymql4k64p Another thing are their shoulders, they are wider with the shoulder blades shaped differently and more pronounced, generally more humanized. Their chins are also thicker and more square. Other minor things are that they can support themselves on their knees in a similar way to how a human can, sort of like sit on their knees or crawl on their knees. And their toes can be moved individually like fingers. Specifically breed wise; S Jaro & Aki vs Czechoslovakian/Saarloos wolfdog- Deeper chest, higher tuck up, broader muzzles. Longer legs for the Aki. N Jaro vs Alaskan Malamute- Longer legs, deeper chest, high tuck up, bigger ears, more narrow head, longer muzzle, wider paws, eyes closer together, more angle to the hindlegs. Petite Jaro vs Finnish Spitz- Very much the same except with longer legs and longer muzzle. Rifle vs American showline GSD- Shorter hocks, curved ears, longer legs, thicker paws. Royale vs Euro Dobermann- Longer legs, longer hocks, deeper croup, longer muzzles, bigger ears, longer spine. Less square. Taiga gazal vs Weimaraner/Dalmatian- Thicker bone, broader head, tighter lips, higher tuck up. Steppe gazal vs Afghan- More streamlined body, thicker and more rounded paws, smaller eyes, thicker legs. King's hall vs Greater Swiss- Longer legs, neck, muzzle, higher tuck up. Vildmarkens terrier vs Irish terrier- Very much the same but with a broader muzzle. Great vildmarkens vs Irish terrier/Dalmatian- Irish based head but with longer/broader muzzle, broader head, longer legs with more angle.

Kique Nordin

What exactly was Keirr thinking that time when Aira went to get bark for his leg wound? Does Roamer have a permanent limp after all? What are the specific differences between your breeds and the real life breeds they're based off of?

Cobaltopia

She picks them out mostly based on their temperament, she needs a stable, wise, intelligent individual. They've had their ranks for a few years.

Kique Nordin

I'm not going to answer any questions that may lead to story spoilers. 1. Dramatic in what way? 2. He loves his mother of course and cares for her just like he did in Asmundr, as for the rest of the pack it remains to be seen. 3. It's unlikely that I will add real life cat markings to my genetics. 4. Maybe. 5. Kinda hard to answer that X) It just comes down to creativity and genetics. Grayson and Vilda are simple because they're based on the real life wolf agouti pattern, just stylized to fit the comic. 6. Jonna? 8. The asmundr game actually had pretty poor genetics, especially considering how much genetics have changed and what has been added today. It's very unlikely that I will ever reboot it. 13. Because I like this format better. Mostly Southern Jaro with thin boreal coat. 14. Normal convo? 18. Because a bow can give a quicker and more efficent kill than biting or clawing could ever do. It can just take seconds for the prey to die, compared to biting and clawing which will destroy the pelt, plus up and close attacking may injure both parties involved.

Kique Nordin

1. Who do u think has the most dramatic personality 2. How does rohgir feel about his mother and the asmundr pack 3. Could u do cat markings on ur bases 4. Is there a chance u do a base with the rifle standing up right like on page 277 5. How did u make unique designs like axi, roamer, Grayson, vilda etc? 6. Will there ever be a devious female or at least a feisty one? 7. During the time niita was raising roamer, how was she? And did she give birth in that den Lifa did? 8. Will u ever reconsider the game asmundr, it at least helped with understanding the genotypes of coat colors 9. What is roamers view on his original pack, kargo, rogio, and ranach and does he feel a little envious of ranach or rage towards him 10. Will Ronja have a talk with vigr? 11. Any coupling pup design coming up? 12. Is Ronja and ferah alright now? 13. Why did u change the bio format of the characters? What breed/coat u used for roamer? 14. Will there ever be just normal convo or laying down between rogio and roamer? 15. Will there be romantic moments like Rhov and jahla had during their journey? 16. Do u have any new main characters coming up soon 17. What does argeirr think of his siblings? 18. What’s the point of a bow and arrow for these animals, they may be smarter and able to talk but their still on four legs so wouldn’t it take up time preparing it vs just using fang and claw or even knives and spears? 19. When will ranach find out rogio is alive 20. Is jahla ever going to heal her scars?

Jasiri

What is the criteria the Matriach used to select the Baron and VIscountess of Solar Stag Tribe? How long have Lamina and Faekas been the Viscountess and Baron, respectively?

Nippy

I can't give any story spoilers

Kique Nordin

do kargo and roamer have a chance of getting back together ?

Ah

I'm more of a "Discovery Writer", it's when you write without having a set outline to follow. I do have the end written, and major plot points that the characters have to reach, but the scenes inbetween usually come as I progress in the story. Discovery writing is to sit back and watch your characters lead the story, it can take unexpected turns for both the readers and the writer, because every single step the character takes hasn't been written in advance, or a rough idea of where they will go is written, but the character evolves and goes in a different direction. I find this way of writing more exciting for me, it's one of the major reasons why I've been able to stay excited and motivated to continue for so long while drawing pages. But that's not to say that a lot of things can't go wrong by writing this way. It's something I have to learn as a writer to avoid and improve on as I go.

Kique Nordin

I have a question about creating up the comic x) Did you think out the plots, all the main characters and the end of the comic before starting drawing, or just defined some major events and added smaller details and new things during drawing the pages already? Or you just write down briefly the moments that should happen in each chapter and only when you approach this chapter you write them in details? I just thought about it recently - I have some foggy ideas about significant moments of the comic and the end too, though I need to join them correctly xD And I found out that sometimes some dialogue or situation of the comic appear in my mind and I record it with many details, though this moment will appear in the comic not in the nearest future. I'm still a little bit confused about this part of comic creation, maybe you have some helpful tips? (sorry for such a long note xD)

ElenPanter

The stone could be chipped by banging normal rocks against it or maybe dropping the stone on a hard surface.

Kique Nordin

1. Probably didn't take too long considering Rohgir's position, and it was most likely a great honor to her. 2. Yes. 3. There's probably many ways things could have gone. He would probably go after another male instead of Ronja. 4. Most of my main characters have a piece of who I am X)

Kique Nordin

Yes if they are bred to the same population of Aki's. It's could be possible for hybrids to exist in the future. There may be similar species but not exactly those species found on Earth.

Kique Nordin

How will Thakir Jahla and Folluin break the fire stone to create/transform it into matches? It's not like they have pickaxe?

Kitty

1) Siiince I doubt it will be shown in the pages, took it long for Roghir and his mate to fall in love? How stuck she out for him? Was it a honor for her to be chosen of one of THE Akis? (according to their lore, lol) 2) I am not sure so I have to ask: The baron and viscountness of Solar Stag do know about the matriarch being a shield wolf? 3) A what if question but if Ranach would have been allowed back in the MT back in the days, what would he have done, in the bad shape he still was over losing Rogio? Would he have tried to be with Ronja so he has someone to care for him? 4) Which character resembles you the most? Was always thinking maybe a mix of the "believe in the gods" characters X) as you do like aliens, so like Jahla and Kainan, but wasn't sure XD

Kuni

Since Akis were created as hybrids (F1) will they retain the same traits as we get further down generations? What about Aki hybrids with other canids? Are there coyotes, jackals, foxes, etc in Aedra as well?

Fluffy

1. The lions of Shiverfall don't rely on blending in with their surroundings, they lack the kind of coat pattern to camouflage like a leopard or lion has. Their hunting is more based on strategy or stalking in tall grass. 2. Because I want them to look unique from each other. 3. Aira is the oldest, Akleja the youngest. 4. When I have enough gathered, I don't make that many brushes myself. 5. Can't answer any potential spoilers. 6. Yes. 7. If she were to be in an actual conformation show she would be faulted for her damaged ear but maybe not disqualified X) 8. Can't answer that. 9. I don't know X) It wasn't written so I can only assume. 10. Yes, they add a year to their age at every new year. 11. It has taken me all the years since I started in digital art to get to this point where I'm happy with my shading technique. 12. My canine anatomy is different from real life canine anatomy. I've chosen a style that goes well along with my art. The dogs are stylized, I've added and removed certain features from a real dog to fit along with that style. I've chosen not to draw the entire rib cage, only a few lines of half the rib cage to indicate a fit or unfit dog. 13. Remains to be seen. 14. Yes. 15. Yeah it can happen. 16. I guess I would go with the look of my fursona X) A Great Vildmarkens. 17. Hunter. 18. Charlie from All Dogs go to Heaven X) 19. She's hiding her teats XD It's kind of a private thing in their culture. 20. (Insert Spongebob Imagination gif) XD 21. I doubt it X) 22. It should be in the brush set, if not I can include it in a future update.

Kique Nordin

1. In the wild it is seen that white lions have trouble hunting as their coat stands out so much. How do Ranji and Naqila not stand out to prey? 2. Why aren’t the lions all similar in color and pattern? Surely that would aid in camouflage when hunting. 3. Who is the oldest character we’ve seen so far? The youngest? 4. When will you release your next brush pack? 5. If dogs/felines were returned to Earth, would their aging resume? 6. Is your name Johan? (Cool name if so!) 7. Would Vandi be disqualified in a show for her one floppy ear? 8. Is the low fertility of dogs in the Meteor tribe a result of inbreeding? 9. What would Frea’s personality have been like if she’d lived to an adult? 10. Do Aedra dogs bother to keep track of their age after three? 11. How did you learn to shade so well?? 12. Something, I’ve noticed is that your dog’s ribs seem to be too high up. I’ve studied canine skeletal and muscular anatomy and the rib lines are much farther down, closer to the elbow. It’s just a bit confusing. 13. What happened to Raghu’s eye? 14. Was Kargo the first one ever to refer to Roamer as “Snowbutt”? x) 15. Do tribe members (canine or feline) ever cuddle with each other just for cuddle’s sake? :) 16. If you could enter the world of Home; what species would you be and what would your coat color/pattern be? (I myself would love to be a SJaro/NorthernSea coat. Black with a white gazelle stripe.) 17. Which rank do you think you would have in a tribe? 18. Favorite cartoon dog character? 19. Is Ronja cold a lot or does she just really like that sweater? 20. How do characters tie secure knots (bandages, rope, etc.)? 21. Will your Kargo ever make a cameo? :) 22. Will you re-release the tribal paint brush?

It was sort of "confirmed" when the complete tribe of Whispervale was revealed and her daughters were there but not her X)

Kique Nordin

No, not when it comes to major plot changes. I can sometimes edit the next upcoming pages after releasing a page and seeing in the comments that there is confusion about something, then I can feel the need to edit something coming up to clarify what it meant, but other than that no X)

Kique Nordin

Just out of genuine curiosity, Kique, but do the viewers' comments every sway the way you planned for your story to go? For example, and not asking for any spoilers, but let's just say THEORETICALLY you intend for Roamer and Rogio to remain together for the remainder of the story, would you ever change the story to make them part ways based on the way some viewers have expressed their strong dislike of the couple even if you theoretically had originally intended on them staying together? Or like would you make Rogio x Roamer have a fight/disagreement if you had never intended for them to have one in the story based on many readers thinking their relationship is too perfect? Essentially, do you ever modify or add parts to the original story/chapters based on the comments section? Wonderful storytelling in any case!! :)

Nippy

Aw shoot, I was hoping she would have survived. When was that confirmed? I think I missed that?

Michelle Koenders

Isbel was the MT female Kargo was forced to mount. She was spotted in the bloodline of Fjallviva and Majviva of Whispervale.

Kique Nordin

Umm, who is Isbel again? 😅

Michelle Koenders

When it comes to leather, cured means to remove moisture from the skin so that it doesn't decompose, using salt.

Kique Nordin

I can't answer any story spoilers

Kique Nordin

1. The dead ones might never be named X) 2. They belonged to Solar Stag. 3. Around 30 pages. 4. Too spoilery X) 5. Might be answered later on in the pages.

Kique Nordin

1. Will the Merchants be given names? 2. Did they belong to a Tribe? Or were they considered Loners? 3. How much more of this chapter? 4. Who would be main characters for next chapter? (unless that's too much spoilers) 5. How did Isbel die?

Tora Collita

The Asmundr Pack will be a Tribe?

IndigoCanine

The merchant who was killed by Kargo talked about cured leather. Does that mean healing bark can even heal ripped leather taken from dead animal?

Waikku

She's about a year old (:

Kique Nordin

She is

Kique Nordin

The brown female, Isbel. Is she dead?

IndigoCanine

I use a very textured custom brush, I have to remember to include that in my next updated brush pack X)

Kique Nordin

How old is Meela? She’s a cub but doesn’t seem all that young (or at least not as young as Mio and Biwa)

Trip3of3

maybe, maybe not X) I can't give any spoilers

Kique Nordin

What brush do you use for the brindle fur?

Yami

Is it possible that Roamer will return to Kargo?

IndigoCanine