#mikal

[shoefraise]

freak collection of stuff ive been doing

[whisper-court]

WHISPER COURT, my new webcomic/graphic novel, is releasing NOW on Tumblr, Webtoon, and Tapastic!

The Whisper Court Ghost Sanctuary has been a training ground for new paranormal investigators for over a hundred years. Each and every home is haunted by its own spirit, both helpful and vengeful.

All except for one.

Finch forms suddenly and unexpectedly within this unhaunted house. They have no memories of who they were before they appeared, something that catches the attention of the other Ghosts within the Sanctuary.

Finch must now attempt to gain a sense of identity before the month is over, or else they will cease to exist. All the while, more and more distractions pile up. Why is the Head Caretaker so interested in Finch? Why do they have no memory or past? Why do Ghosts keep disappearing from the neighborhood?

And why did all of this only start happening when Finch arrived?

The first 8 pages are all releasing here, today, throughout the day for our special release-day event! Follow this blog if you'd like to join us on our little journey together!

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Release Trailer - YouTube Version

[hershelchocolateart]

You don't regret a single thing, friend.

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[ulenehlervu]

belated sketch for day 1, family

da oc-tober prompt list by @elfroot-and-laurels

mikal learned glasswork from apprenticing herself to her aunt; also a deeper appreciation for dwarva poetic epics, a recipe for valenta cherries, a little of the old runic language, and a family crafting secret regarding enchantment

[ghoulsbeard]

had considered back when i was playing da3 that id want to play 4 with mikal also bc the story of 3 turned out to be .. ironically.. a waste of her talents .. i had thought she would fit well but i had the wrong idea of what the game would be... working on coding all my oc stuff over to neocities and had the thought i could write her in da3 as a side expert ala dagna or gatsi who was there for the drama

if i ever picked up the fourth game she could step in with foreknowledge of what went down with mr wolf himself

i dont know if i would play it but this will help me write her wiki

[queen-daya]

Endless KC Cooper (Part 4/♾️)

“Excuse me, does someone know the heimlich, because I believe Mikal is choking.”

[foxsoulart]

Some Bad future Mikal, I should draw my sassy baby boy more, he's fun to draw.

[manitat]

Shannyn

[oc-poll-times]

Wally Rosette: A sweet kid that was accepted to an elite Villain's training grounds just to get him away from his parents. Does excellent in his studies despite the subject matter and tries his best to be kind to everyone he sees

Mikal: The main antagonist, became a ghost without ever dying through sheer hubris and now steals the energy and life from other ghosts just to maintain his failing form

[shoefraise]

come with me on a field trip come and haunt me

[thecrenellations]

listen to the end for possibly the best moment of the Pawn in Frankincense audiobook :)

Oh, Christ.

[hershelchocolateart]

There isn't much more to say about it...

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[eldritchsnap]

Not dsaf but random drawings from my most recent ai dungeon frolick with friends

[skye-high-multiverse]

"It's nice to meet you. Mikal was it? You're name I mean."

"Yes that's my name. And to who do I owe the honor of meeting?" he asks lookign down at the violet haired girl.

[ghoulsbeard]

an attempt at mikal and kit as is tradition…

[smol-feralgremlin]

Mikalian Fisherman's Witchcraft

To those Mikalian readers who felt the reflexive urge to resort to violence upon seeing this title, I apologize. Especially those three who were quick to correct me on my ignorance none too gently when I first wrote my notes. I have only titled this entry in this way because titling it otherwise would confuse most other readers.

Now, let me clear things up for my other readers. This practice is not witchcraft. In fact, calling it so invites contempt at the very least from any Mikalian in hearing range, as they find it offensive and derogatory to refer to their ancient practice as such. It is a mixture of ancient island medicine and prayer.

This practice is intended to keep a sailor from becoming a shonsi, which is a wandering vengeful sea ghost. As I understand it, this is a fate every Mikalian sailor fears. I was not given a lot of information about it beyond this, as my three Mikalian friends were pretty spooked about the subject. I imagine something that spooks even them is something I don't actually wish to know as even my professional curiosity wanes in the face of that.

Now, because of this fear, I'm told every Mikalian ship is equipped with the necessary materials needed. I could not get the exact names of materials outside of general names and terms. A consequence of their particular profession, I'm sure. Either way, onto the actual practice itself.

Firstly the afflicted sailor is wrapped in a sailors shroud. This consists of sail cloth and netting, most often fishnet but I'm told a quick substitute of any available rope is not uncommon. It is common to add trace amounts of sea salt among the cloth, but not usually necessary. I haven't been able to

As the afflicted is wrapped, a low tent is erected. Again, sail cloth is preferred for this, but any heavy material will suffice. Inside, a fire is sparked and laid with a sacred sea grass. Thick smoke fills the tent before it starts filtering out through the edges and seams of the makeshift tent. The wrapped sailor is brought it once the smoke has cleared some to allow for easy breathing for the occupants.

Once inside "life hooks" are painted onto the wrists and throat of the afflicted with an ointment made of a mixture of sea grass ash and fish oil. These life hooks are meant to keep the soul of the afflicted hooked to their physical body. These will be redone as often as deemed necessary. Along with this, saltwater is painted on the face close to the nose so that the afflicted can smell it.

Inside the tent with the afflicted there is always at least one person. This watcher is always the closest to the afflicted, and a family member they are in good standing with is usually best. The watchers job is to not simply watch, but to make prayers to the deities of the sea and wind. I was not told the subject of these prayers, rather I was threatened if I didn't drop the line of questioning I'd have to consider if I'd look as fine with missing teeth. Along with making these prayers a rattle made with shells and twined sea grass is often shaken to keep the afflicted present in the moment so they aren't wandering to planes unknown where they could get lost.

This goes on for as long until the afflicted recovers from what brought them down to being needing the intervention of traditional practices, or the afflicted dies.

Should they live, it's a scrub down in a bath of saltwater and a hearty meal, or three in the case of my Mikalian friend with her near insatiable appetite, and a good uninterrupted sleep.

Should it be death, the sailor is brought to the sea as quickly as possible for their last rites. If everything happened inland, the deceased face will be kept covered with cloths that have been soaked in saltwater so that the soul does not know they are not yet at sea until they can be brought to the sea for the last rites.

I was not allowed to know what these last rites entail. Again, I was threatened if I kept up with the line of questioning.

I think the fact I'm still alive and healthy considering the company I find myself surrounded by is a great achievement.

Gallus Oldegreene