Azure Lightning
I told myself that I would double down on doing more writing this year, and thus far I have. This is one of the fruits of that effort, and I am actively working on another. I've always been interested in visiting Edmund's younger days, after his...
Beaten Down, But Undefeated
Enigma: "The Titan Syndicate, as far as I can tell, has been in operation for over a decade." Volpes: "I didn't hear a question, detective. But your information is accurate, that was when Az and I truly started our enterprise." Enigma: "The nobles of Opelentis are not...
Moving Forward – Part 2(/2)
This custom commission from LittleBadWolf illustrates what I consider to be the final chapter of The Case of the Titan Syndicate. It may not be perfect, but it is a finished tale that was penned entirely by my hand. And truthfully, when I started building...
To Arms!
Enigma: "So what was your endgame, with all of this?" Volpes: "The nobility of Oplentis… They could not be allowed to maintain their hold over the city. Too many people had their lives ruined and upended by their tyrannical rule." Enigma: "And so you needed your own...
Self-Treatment
Enigma: "I find it difficult to believe that a man in your position, with your physique, would ever have need of caution." Volpes: "You seem to be under the mistaken impression that I'm either invincible or immortal, Detective. I assure you that I am neither." Enigma: "The...
Volpes the Schemer
Volpes: "Must we go through this again, detective. I've already confessed. What more do you want from me?" Enigma: "I know what you did. And I know why you did it. What I want to know is how you feel about it?" Volpes: "You know nothing! You...
Moving Forward – Part 1(/2)
I can't tell you how pleased I was when, back in late February of 2024, Deriaz was willing to make on my request to design Volpes for this new era in his life. He did such an incredible job with the original design of the...
A New Life
The Case of the Titan Syndicate continues thanks to this custom commission from LittleBadWolf back in March of 2024. Our big villains have both turned a corner, and both of them are ready to begin the next chapter in their lives. We also have our first...
The “Humble” Beginnings
E: "Even now, despite piecing it all together, I find it difficult to believe you had no hesitation when you became the first sapient test subject for your titan elixir." V: "I was desperate, detective. Alchemy was my only skill and area of interest. Even after...
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...