#GBA the bastard warrior

[halscafe]

BW EPISODE 12 SPOILERS

in another sad realization after another rewatch, i thought about something albus says:

“but you know, call me crazy but, it’s kinda nice, being wanted. i think, i think i feel good about that.”

he says this following his goodbyes to devlin and faithful, and afterwards, starts laughing which closely after turns into sobbing. during his goodbyes, albus was able to feel a light inside amidst his constant darkness, and i bet in that moment he actually felt true happiness.

but then of course, reality kicks in and it sets in that this is the last, and only time he’ll ever feel this way. he’s never going to see those people who gave him those feelings of joy and true acceptance ever again.

[reyousen]

Some of my Albus York fanarts! (Some are older than others but i wanted to share it here)

[pinkyvasquez99]

Hats

[jarromir]

Devlin when his brother can shoot himself out of a cannon with minimal damage, bang almost anybody, drink 50 gallons of alcohol in one sitting but can’t genuinely confess his feelings to a girl.

[yourwonderful]

Alright everyone I have a question, if we put all these characters in a bar whose getting the most people/ladies/ bitches?

[willowwee]

Prettiest Girl In the Party (short comic)

I love them sm

(I dont know if someone had already did this but wtv 🤷‍♀️)

[marcethegeek]

Kerano's Curiousity!

A meme i'd been wanting to make since the end of @goodboyaudios Bastard Warrior! Characters by him!

[grim-has-issues]

Albus York is so unserious. A man has died and brother goes,

“When I’m a prick, it’s sexy. When you’re a prick, ehhhhh.”

[palilious]

Have any of your listener designs become the canon version? And for who if so?

Listeners are definitely tricky as they're supposed to be audience stand ins, BUT there have been a few cases where my listeners have become the VAs personal canon!

First one that comes to mind is Faith Koria from @goodboyaudios Bastard Warrior!

I came to GB with the concept that she had more African features, and he loved the idea and made it canon to his canon! Hence why the official art of her brother is also black! Now that Faith has an official voice, she's more of a character then a listener. So you can consider this art accurate to her character!

Another option would be Raven from @escapedaudios Neon Noir, but that's a more complicated story

I headcanoned that Raven got a Crow tattoo on her back, shoulder and neck to memorialize Crow at the end of the series and going into Neon Wings. Escaped really liked the idea! but my headcanons had already infected enough of that series and I felt bad, so I asked him to not include that one lol You can blame a lot of Ivan's look and backstory on me though! I came up with his birds and their names, his prosthetic leg, and his actual design!

[joshusten]

she let me hit cuz im a tragic character written by gba

anyway who's shocked that i drew albus for the art contest 😭😭i dont think i'll ever get tired of this man anytime soon (oh and advanced happy bday mr gb!!)

plain version under the cut!

[halscafe]

The Beauty in Tragedy

I’ll be the first to admit that of all the characters in the Bastard Warrior series, Albus is the character that arguably is the most deserving of a happy ending. He’s received some of the worst cards imaginable, and therefore, should be the recipient of some light at the end of an extremely dark tunnel. But of course, he isn’t. Throughout the course of episode 12, Albus is doing everything in his power to ensure both Kerano and Faithful make it out of the temple alive and safe. As they are all leaving the temple following Joshua’s death, the supports of the temple start failing and to guarantee their safety, he puts himself in harm's way in their stead; pinning himself under the debris, eventually leading to his death. It’s a tragic end for a tragic character with an even more tragic life. However, as heart-breaking as this moment was, there is beauty to be found in the wake of this tragedy that makes both this episode, and Albus himself, something to respect and commend. 

As we go through the series, we (the audience) are provided with more insight as to the events in his life that shaped Albus into who he is today. As a child, he grew up on the streets and was set up by his mother to join the Knight Paladdin ranks so that she could join Clan York. After discovering her true intentions, he ran away from Trents to Kansas where he finished his training in another battalion. Shortly after his training, he’s drafted under false pretences to join Sub-Delta where he experienced terrible, unimaginable horrors. In a world that condemns children for the actions of their parents, Albus York receives the short end of the stick at every path he takes — all because of a mark that rests on his chest.

In episode 10 of “The Bastard Warrior,” Faithful is tasked with the responsibility of entering Albus’ mind in an attempt to wake him up after being attacked and nearly killed by heart rippers. In his mind, Faithful enters an Ideal World from Albus’ POV whereby in short, he has lived a life completely opposite as to what he has in reality. He was raised by his mother and father, and joined a platoon with his brother Devlin where he eventually gained the title of “Knight Captain Albus of Trents, 82nd battalion, Clan York” — a title he presented with pride to Faithful upon her arrival in the ideal-scape. It’s not known (at least to my knowledge) the oaths that Knight Captains must swear when gaining their new title and/or when beginning their journey of rising through the ranks. However, one can deduce that with a title as significant as this, the person receiving the title must uphold certain values such as valiancy, chivalry, heroism, etc. 

Although Albus’ life was cut short, his death wasn’t for nought. During the showdown against Joshua in episode 12, Albus goes as far as to cut out his eyes so that Joshua cannot use the mind control implanted by Sub-Delta against him; and later on, prioritizes Faithful and Keranos safety over his own so they aren’t crushed by the falling temple. Although Faithful is insistent on getting Albus out of the rubble before leaving to the ship with Kerano, he tells her what she needs to hear so that she can prioritize her safety before his own. In doing so, he not only fulfills the clauses of the contract he made with her all those months ago, but he upholds the traits that a Knight Captain would — the status he always to make of himself. In the same episode we learn that it's Albus’ dream to be a Knight Captain alongside his brother, he admits to Faithful that it’s only in this Ideal world that people want him around and hold any sort of value to him. He views this impossible in the life he currently lives in reality. However, it’s in his final moments whereby he upholds those values of chivalry and heroism and sees the effects they have on Devlin and Faithful that he realizes that that life he once viewed impossible for himself, is indeed his reality. In his final moments that occurred from a life of tragedy, Albus York is able to experience a brief moment of solace. It’s the occurrence of a great tragedy that allowed Albus to be that chivalrous, brave Knight Captain he always dreamed of becoming, and a man worthy of receiving love and wanting from both those he holds dear to him, and those that hold him dear to their hearts. 

[siomdead]

Sketch of Albus from bastard warriors

Plss Im so excited for BvZ, is so good

[im not participating in the art contest]

[nessypanda-art]

just like old times I suppose!

(this is a reference to an ask, I don't have the energy to go look for it, but it's out there!)

[jarromir]

not that hard man. Wait didn’t you guys kiss that one time

[urfrenfishy]

dare i say albus york

[willowwee]

Eepy Babies💤

Ramble: Ik that dude slept good after he got alot of freedom💀💀 also the butterflies is like part of my Faithful's design so i decided to make them just scattering around the babies 💗💗 (albus def got choked on one when he accidentally snored one in) (heheee i put some details on Fluffle 😛😛 does it looked familiar HEHEHEHEHE)