The Anger of the Beast
Enigma often returns from his travels with stories of the many things he has seen. After one particular excursion, he told his apprentice a tale of performers pushing their bodies to the limits in a ring, for the amusement of the crowds. Even better, he...
A New Role
Though this piece from Marsel-Defender was commissioned back in December of 2023, I held it until February of 2024 to illustrate this side story. At last, Volpes has completed his rehabilitation and is on his way to getting discharged! Even since the day Victor of Opentis became...
Edmund’s Beach Body
"Drink it in, Morty. I know how much ya love it!" Mortimer could only smile, his plan coming together perfectly. As the pack on his back slipped off, gently impacting the sand next to Edmund's, he grinned. Though his boyfriend's chiseled musculature posing in front of...
Azurium, Ranger Corp Captain
And of course, a new era for Azurium needs to have a custom MTG card to go with it, using the artwork I got from Marsel-Defender in November of 2023. Though some friends helped me with templating, this card was more-or-less fully formed right out of...
A Peaceful Autumn Stroll
The old tigerkin had worn many hats in his long life. In his youth, he was an officer in the Oplentian military, hunting down threats to the city. Then, when Edmund was conceived, he took a safer job working as captain of the Oplentian city...
Azurium, the Monster Wrangler
On Detective Enigma's suggestion, now free to make his own life choices, Bartholomew Azurium joined the forest rangers of Magistrum City. His old training, combined with his enhanced titan physique, meant that he adapted to the rigors of the job quickly. Rangers of the Magistrum have...
A Chance To Start
This piece from Marsel-Defender in September of 2023 served as the perfect vehicle to an addendum for In Captivity. I wish I did a better job at sprucing up the dialog with more detail, but I'm willing to bet this is one of those posts...
In Captivity – Part 1(/3)
As part of my writing marathon in June of 2023, as I was eager to proceed forwards, towards the conclusion of "The Case of the Titan Syndicate", I realized that the story of Volpes and Azurium's rehabilitation was around the same length as Night of...
You Think You Stand A Chance!?
As decreed by Enigma, the New Oplentian Empire has one law that trumps all others: The right to rule goes to the strongest, and their word is law. And with the construction of the arena, anyone is welcome to challenge the Emperor, and try to...
Recruitment Drive
"My friends, this is a momentous day. Though you have all come to me for your own reasons, we are united in purpose: To topple the corruption that rests at the heart of our fair Oplentis. And to serve that purpose, you must be tough...