Who knows what awaits her in the mountain town of Galopon

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And that’s the end of Chapter 1. 62 pages. And I ended it on one that took me way too long to do. Even just this first chapter was a hell of a learning experience to me and I cannot believe I actually got to the end of it. Now to do it a dozen more times haha

Thanks to everyone who’s still reading and has stuck with me as I tried to figure this out. I hope you keep reading!

Very nearly there, Odessa.

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A day late thanks to sickness, but I wanted to make sure I got it up! Only one more page before Chapter 1 is done. I’m excited!

Thanks for those who are reading! I appreciate you. Tell me what you think!

And so this is where we bid goodbye to our good friend Cabi-man. May he bless others with his condescending attitude.

Have some Lore!

Two of the most common phrases you’ll hear in this story are the curse “Pulmagi’s Ghost” and the blessing “Lord Umago go with you.” These refer to the patrons of the world’s peoples in Zentanese Mythology, the Moon God Umago and the Sun Goddess Pulmagi. While their interactions with the world are limited and passive these days, they spend their time watching, doing their best to keep Night from engulfing the earth.

Pulmagi’s ghost refers to a legend where the sun “died” and night overtook day, leaving only a black spot where she once was. It’s used to show displeasure or curse bad luck. “Pulmagi’s Ghost…do I really have to deal with an idiot like you?”

Lord Umago Go with You is a blessing given to someone leaving, usually when you won’t see them for a long time. It is hoping them light even when darkness falls.

If you’re enjoying the comic so far, please leave a comment or share it with people you think would enjoy it! I work hard to make this and any show that people are reading is welcomed and loved. It keeps me going!

Some more cryptic advice from your friendly neighborhood cabi-man.

Hey y’all! It’s been a little bit since my last update, and I’m sorry for that. A mix of exhaustion, sickness, and a Big Ol Case of The Sads kept me from being as optimal as I could’ve been. Luckily, and with the help of Stef, who has been helping me with flats, I’ll be able to post on time until…heck, the end of Chapter 1! That’s 3 more pages! Ahh!

Anyway, I appreciate everyone still reading. Even if situations make me put down the comic for a little bit, I hope you know that I’ll always pick it up again.

If you’re enjoying the comic, maybe consider leaving me a comment or sharing it with someone you think will like it! Knowing you’re out there keeps me going.

See you next week!

Well…he’s right, she isn’t subtle.

You know, I miss updates at times to the point that this is almost basically a twice monthly comic haha. I’m trying to fix that, which can be difficult for me for a number of reasons, but I’m proud that I’m at least continuing to get this comic up and out there. This story WILL be told.

Thanks so much for those who continue to read. Please consider sharing my comic or leaving a comment to show your support–I work hard to write and draw this story and any form of support is amazing to me and keeps me going.

Thanks! <3 And (hopefully!!) see you next week!

I wouldn’t want to talk to him either, tbh.

The last while’s been spent preparing the upcoming chapters, since Chapter 1 is going to draw to a close soon. Really excited to get you guys to meet new characters.

Please share or leave a comment if you’re enjoying this comic so far. Thanks!

She’s a little single minded, but also she never really liked him anyway.

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This page was drawn entirely on my iPad pro, and I cannot overstate how much of a game-changer getting that piece of equipment for Christmas it has been, for me making comics at least. Having a mobile work station that I can actually move around and work with is amazing. I loved my cintiq companion, but it was bulky and battery intensive, unfortunately. I would still whine about having to sit down at a proper table to work on my stuff. Now I’ve been drawing pretty consistently and it makes me really happy.

I might actually get a buffer, imagine that!

Also a huge thanks to Stefanie, who has been helping me by flatting these last few pages of Chapter 1 even as she soldiered through her move from Washington. Welcome to Cali!

Anyway, Chapter 2 is on the horizon. Thanks for reading, those who still come by!

If you like what I’m doing and you want to show your appreciation, please leave a comment or share this comic with someone who might like it! I work hard on Desendi, and knowing it’s being read keeps me going.

Thanks and see you next Saturday!

Time to get a little poetic.

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Woosh. It’s been a good long while since i posted. I’ve been celebrating holidays, then out of the country, then getting good and sick, as you do. Still recovering from that right now, actually! The next page is actually almost done too so I’ll definitely have that up next week and will hopefully in better health and spirits as the year goes on.

First New Desendi of the year, huh?

Thanks for reading, everyone who does! I appreciate it so much.