#asking the entities // answered ask

[bonefall]

Clan Culture Illustrations

So I've been mentioning this in passing, and I think now is a good time to start collecting info from people who are interested!

I'm seeking artists who want to draw stuff for my Clan Culture series.

I often write very large guides for things like tools, ecology, medicine and treatments, etc, which then get held up by the fact that they're big blocks of text without any fun pictures. I usually collaborate with friends and family, but I could put out more quicker if I had some artists on standby.

If you're an artist who would be interested in illustrating, here's the details;

Everything I make on this blog is tailored towards WC fans, but free for anyone to use and reference for their xenofiction worldbuilding projects. You do not have to be intimately familiar with the Warrior Cats books. This offer's open to anyone above 18.

Fans of Better Bones are preferred, because Clan Culture and BB often intersect. I might ask for help with some BB stuff at some point, too. (for example i have a guide on types of StarClan spirits that needs illustration)

To re-iterate, please only inquire if you're 18+

Price range is 20 - 50 USD and turnaround time can be up to 6 months if you just keep me updated. (I am sorry that I can't offer a higher price for these, but this is coming from my own pocket. In return, this is meant to be low pressure)

Half payment upfront, the rest after completion.

I will never "assign" you a surprise mystery topic (unless you ask for that I guess?), I'll either present you with a list of posts that need illustration (yes this means you get to read stuff early), OR float some ideas that play to your strengths and interests. (for example: if I'm approached by Spider-Enjoyer-9000 who's willing to draw a ridiculous number of spiders, I will draft, write, and research a Clanmew Expansion in the style of Deer and Co or Moths and Butterflies.)

Either way, there's usually a lot of creative freedom here unless I need a specific technical drawing, which I will discuss with you and provide references for. (As an example, if we were talking about a post on declawing, I might ask for you to illustrate the muscles within the paw.)

The nature of Clan Culture means you will probably be asked to draw plants, food, objects, and/or scenery

Still interested?

I'm hoping to make a personal "list" of people I can call on, so send me your commissions info or details in a DM, an ask, a reply to this post, or anything else you'd like. Tell me about stuff you like drawing, topics you're interested in, if you can draw backgrounds, etc

Also, please tell include in that message if you're comfortable with illustrating these particular sensitive topics. These are opt-in only;

Medical Gore (Woundcare, stitching, blood, vomit, urine, parasites and bug bites, etc.)

Reproductive Care (Abortion, birth, pyometria, inducing lactation, possible revamp of the HRT guide including simple surgeries, etc)

Hunting and Butchery (Humane killing of prey, skinning, disembowelment, cutting meat, making sausage and blood pudding, etc)

Funerals and Animal Death (Sad kitties, dead battle cats, scavengers and grave desecration, tombs and burial rituals, concealing decay, etc.)

The end art will always stay tasteful, but I might need to give you references in the form of real images or tutorials that might be upsetting if you're sensitive to these topics-- so it's important to me that I consider those four things "opt-in."

I have plenty of other posts that need illustration, it's just a huge plus if you're able to do these too.

(You should also mention any other specific triggers or phobias you have, so I don't unwittingly come at you with something else upsetting)

"I still have questions!"

Putting a big list of answers beneath the cut;

"Would everything have to be colored?"

Nope, as long as there's pictures to break up the text, you can do sketches, black and white, flat colors, only put color in the header, etc. We'll discuss expectations with the post in front of us, and then agree on price.

I have ONE requirement; it's gotta look good on Tumblr darkmode. Because I use Dark Reader.

"Do you have a Discord?"

I do, I just try to be exclusive with who I give it to! When we're discussing details, we'll probably move over there if you'd like. This is a reason why I only want to work with 18+ artists, I'm not always SFW on main.

"Can we do an entry together about (specific topic)?"

Probably yes, so feel free to ask! The worst that will happen is that I say no, or maybe later. For example, I've got a post on Sweetness Tolerance reserved for my partner (they like to draw sweets), so I would say no if you asked.

Just keep in mind that researching, outlining, and writing is unpaid labor I'm doing completely for free. I have posts mostly done that just need art, and topics I've done some research on. Please only ask for special collaborations from scratch if you're serious 🙏

"Does it have to be digital?"

You'd have to have a WILD idea for me to say yes to anything non-digital, but I am a queer of whimsy. If you can whimsify me with an idea, hell yeah.

"Will I be compensated if you need any changes?"

Yes. If I spring anything on you after the details we agree on, I will first ask you, then ask how much that change would cost, and then compensate you for it.

As fair warning though, I am trying to stay within a budget and writing the posts themselves is unpaid work I do (plus occasional helping hands during research stages, I consulted a friend who is an irl wetlands expert for ShadowClan's environment). I can't pay more than what we agree on.

"Can I link my info in the post?"

Yes. "Guest Artist" is going to be named in the opening paragraphs, along with any fundraiser, shop info, carrd, etc, you want there.

"Boosty?"

Yea I got Boosty. Paypal, too.

"I have some other question about pricing"

Feel free to ask, but my hard budget is 20$ - 50$ US. Please only inquire if you're willing to charge within that range.

"What if I'd do it free or I want to do this anonymously?"

I'll donate to a charity of your choice and link to it in the post. If you have no charity preference, I will link to RAINN, Anera, or The Trevor Project.

(Naturally this comes with an anti-ghoul caveat or two. If you try to get me to donate to something like Autism Speaks I will rotate every bone in your body by 45 degrees.)

"I like checklists, can you give me a checklist of info you want in a DM?"

Sure!

Your info; socials, carrd, shop, etc

General interests and strengths. Stuff you'd love to work on, or have insight to. If you like fishing or drawing bugs, I want to know that. If you particularly want to practice flowers, tell me. Be as detailed as you want so I can pair you with a relevant subject!

Your examples

General asking price (or charity)

Which, if any, of the four Opt-In Subjects you're opting in for.

Anything else I should know (triggers, phobias, things you dislike drawing, if schooling or disability means you need a particularly long turnaround time, etc)

[gummysunnybear]

Double date on accident-

[hellsite-hall-of-fame]

Wait, girl in red? Are you female??

no i’m a ✨mystery✨

….but actually yes lmaooo

[thosetrollkids]

In a TMA AU, what do you think Toby would be an Avatar of?

Ohhhh what a good question. Some characters are really difficult to pin down for specific entities, and some are way easier (for me, for example, Jim would be of The Hunt, Claire of The Dark, etc (unashamedly stolen from @beannary 's Flesh and Bone TMA AU fic, I love it lots and actually got me into the podcast))

These are very loose ideas, but I think either The End, or The Lonely. The End, having the deaths of not just family, but constant social and interpersonal deaths being a theme for him. The Lonely is an easy choice as well, as I headcanon him to have abandonment issues with people he's closest too (cough cough Airheads cough cough "I thought since we'd found it together, we'd always do this together")

[ay-miphae]

If it's not too late, could I get an Avantasia doodle vaguely based on the song "Invincible" for a trick or treat?

not too late! and eyy one of my favorite Avantasia tracks!

[victarin]

fumbling around with more ideas for ?????? this. i have a few vague thoughts floating around in my brain & i need to develop them some more bc this feels like it’ll be fun (for me!)

so far all i have is being caught in a house with a very scary but loving glitch-ghost-being (think fnaf 4 minus the mauling!) (maybe a little bit of mauling. depending on your choices) (like a dating sim! platonically!) yes they are a little scary but it’s okay bc if they like you they’ll go catch a fish for you :)

[chewingonthebackroomswallpaper]

GIFTS FOR YOUR OC’S

a cactus for sugar a worm on a string for corvid and sharpies for sprinkle

:3

(they all love their gifts)

[entity56]

I’m back to living in yer walls

I see you're vaguely Scottish this time

[tabieeee]

*Stands there shooketh while pointing at a rather sharp looking fella*

Omg! Look! It's a wild Sawman! Is it a friend or foe? Why does it have such a different type of hardware head compared to the other alliances, quick! What do you do? -Salvador

I think he's pretty busy at the moment @strux-the-entity @askthesmoltitans

[taterswithranch]

tiny eldritch nikusa being held like a cheeseburger

borgr

[ask-indigo-park-swapped]

Hi Mollie macaw.

I have a Question

Have you ever been to kfc ?

<*whispered explaination of what kfc is>

Ooh!

Well, I haven't been to KFC since it doesn't exist in my world - but I have eaten bird meat before!

[normalbrothers]

personal opinion has it been said abigail is a version of mischa and he wanrs to relive the codependence they shared and with abigail it's all at once a father daughter recreation of what she had with her own father. And a brother/sister and father/daughter recreation of what he felt with mischa and he was also in live with her and it was all of that and it was that because it was all of that. I think. is that anything

oof i'm not the local hannibal expert, so my answer is probably as inadequate and superificial as it gets, but i could see how hannibal would conflate those feelings/trauma around his sister with his (predatory) paternal affection towards abigail like that and this even pivoting into something romantic (capital r)

it's definitely more than one thing; hdhd i've always wondered what hannibal feels about having his own progeny, given that he likes to shape and transform the people around him. abigail surely fills multiple roles here for him. daughter, sister, someone he believes he can relate to, someone that is his to moulde tc

anyone having any more insightful thoughts on thw subject??

[eastend-if]

Take your time with your writing, and don’t stress about it! What matters most is that you like what you wrote and feel happy with it. No matter how it turns out or what it’s like, we will love it!

Wah....thank you 🥺🧡

I definitely want to set aside more time to write Eastend and just writing in general <33

[myrmyrtheorca]

[the Entity stares at Kurumi's offering, as if she's debating her next approach. One of her charred hands almost moves forward to accept it, but ultimately hesitates and brings it to her heart.]

"fearless being. frightening, really --to be this upfront --to the unknown. it is not --foolishness. yours is --pure strength. admirable."

"I am afraid --i can not accept your gift. I am not made --to consume human sustenance. my hunger --my longing --will be satiated only --when. I. am reunited. with my other half."

"your kindness. it is --sincere, yet it --stings. I am not --used to generosity. but it is --an old feeling, this one... perhaps --it is an echo --of when I was as you are."

(v unserious answer below the cut v)

[ay-miphae]

Okay, attempt number two, I forgot a request xD

Trick or treat!!!👻👻👻👻👻

What about Entity carving a pumpkin?

HEHE all good, i was planning on drawing your Umbriel anyway!

he carved a bird friend and he's so proud of himself!

[roboyomo]

anyways. Erebus design drafts