Chapter I, Page 19

Funeral for a Friend

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By Andrew-david
December 20th, 2010 at 03:00AM

Hello everyone!
Nothing much to talk about this week. We're pretty much done with the wallpapers, just doing some last minute changes, but until then, keep an eye on our Facebook page and Twitter stream! Also, we're working on Project:Velyria, we're hoping to have the private beta by April 2011, so check it out!
And that is all, Happy Holidays! :D

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Dragonsmally7 said:
Wait, he can't be dead right? I bet there is something fishy going on here. Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 12:32AM Reply
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Ruto said:
Faked death! He can't really be dead! D:

Wonder how much Ariel knows... Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 12:33AM Reply
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A kingdom Hearts/Zelda fanatic replied:
I agree. Syd can't REALLY be dead, can he? and Ariel, Does she even remember what happened? Posted on December 24th, 2010 at 10:09AM
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Teh Brawler said:
Meh. I'll be cliched.

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 12:35AM Reply
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Knick said:
Jerk. I hate Solaris.

But I also have similar beliefs that Syd isn't really dead. Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 12:36AM Reply
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Teh Brawler replied:
Hate is a strong word :P Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 12:38AM
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AceMcKillYoFace replied:
But I really, really, really don't like you. Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 12:37PM
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Illinia said:
Nooooooooo!!!
...I knew it! :P Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 12:48AM Reply
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Liz said:
Yeah there's no way he's alive. Ariel probably just lightening'd the crap outta him!
Anyway, her face in that panel: awesome. Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 12:50AM Reply
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Tabbies said:
No letith the cerimonial raising of the dead as a fleshy golem commence and the tasking of chores be done. Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 01:02AM Reply
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Brian said:
Geez... This comic keeps getting better and better! Though first of all, when he's saying "I shoulder some of the blame" it's clear to the people that he abducted him and had some woman get possessed by an evil/overpowering force to kill him eventually, right?

Next, I'm thinking he's still alive. No way in hell they make a Cast page for him just to get killed. (Awaits Irony to swoop in for the kill) Although I'm inferring that the discovery from part of our mage at the start may have to do with this. If it's true, it's possible the magic system is somehow related to another dimension/plane, therefore magical power comes from there, or at least is depends on that. It's possible that then the human realm and the magical realm have possibly grown closer somehow, which explains the odd appearances of vanishing monsters and perhaps Solaris' little experiment.

Though it's purely conjecture. I'm just thinking this here. Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 01:58AM Reply
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A kingdom Hearts/Zelda fanatic replied:
wow O_o
You just analyzed the entire comic (and Perhaps the main idea of the story) in a few paragraphs
Man, is it me or is it hard to find smart people like you on the web? Posted on December 24th, 2010 at 10:13AM
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Brian replied:
Oh, I'm flattered. But honestly, I'm really just assuming. After playing a large number of RPG's and written down many ideas which I never got to implement because it seemed too "stale" I kinda have many understandings of magic. Sometimes it's summoning powers from other places, sometimes that power is developed inside the mage himself, etc.

But when you think about it makes sense. Monsters showing up when they weren't there before = plane of magic growing closer. They're probably from that plane anyway so... As the first comic states, a barrier separates them. This barrier perhaps, is weakening. This causes not only monsters to appear, but a vaster area of magic to explore, since the barrier is waning/shrinking/opening.

Since mages depend on breaching the barrier to draw out power, it's possible it's now easier to reach in deeper, for a larger supply of magic power. This is assuming, the monsters come from the plane of magic. Though I can understand if this is all gibberish to you, since the comic's release is sorta slow so you can only absorb so much info before dropping it for another page...

Crap, I'm rambling again... Posted on December 25th, 2010 at 04:03PM
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Brian replied:
I forgot to mention...

Since it's dangerous to breach that barrier as the first page implies, Syd's death is perhaps a consequence of this. Although I still don't have a good comprehension of the kind of Magics Solaris just used back there. Posted on December 25th, 2010 at 04:05PM
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Pocket-Rocket replied:
That seems like a fair assumption. Who knows, the writers may be going, "Crap! He knows to much!" D: Posted on December 25th, 2010 at 05:18PM
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Brian replied:
Maybe... Or I'm just way off. I dunno.

Either way, when this comic is over... I called it.

Remember that.

:D Posted on December 25th, 2010 at 06:43PM
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A kingdom Hearts/Zelda fanatic replied:
you know, I actually got that! very good job; as Pocket-Rocket claimed, the writers are most likely going "He knows too much!". though it stinks, Solaris practically MURDERED Syd.
just curious, have you played Kingdom Hearts? Posted on December 28th, 2010 at 09:29PM
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TwoBreaths said:
NO
THEY KILLED HIM
THEY REALLY DID KILL HIM
NOOOOOOO

But then again, there's always necromancers and clerics and priests and the magic of Disney and stuff. Zing! Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 02:14AM Reply
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A kingdom Hearts/Zelda fanatic replied:
what do ya mean disney magic? this is an alternate plain from disney.
*Grumbles*Besides, disney stinks at the moment and Walt himself is rolling in his grave*Grumbles* Posted on December 24th, 2010 at 10:15AM
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mugglegater said:
Okay,did he really just admit that they killed him in an experiment to more "fully understand" magic?That's cold.Solaris,I hope you get your face lightning'ed off! Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 10:42AM Reply
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Mandy replied:
So, that means Solaris is a Nazi? They did the same thing, really. W/o the magic of course. Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 11:53AM
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Nope replied:
They're making it sound like he did a reckless experiment (Cause he's a kid, kids do that) and died in an explosion or accident or something. Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 08:52PM
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Qjay said:
Hell yeah, Solaris.
...Whaaat? Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 11:00AM Reply
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Fantasia said:
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOZ! He can't really be dead can he? I mean,he has a cast page and everything.......... Also if he dies I will be upset, so he can't really be dead Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 12:46PM Reply
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Portrayal said:
I've been keeping up with this and it doesn't make sense, what the hell happened in the last two panels was it some sort of dark ritual or something? Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 01:42PM Reply
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Tim replied:
We are trying to build it up a bit - keep watching and we'll do our best to make things clear over the course of the story. Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 01:58PM
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spudwalt said:
Boy, that was fast. Hopefully he isn't actually dead...

Solaris is also a colossal jerkwad. Just saying. Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 02:15PM Reply
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Wisp said:
Merry Christmas Syd!
...
Oh. Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 02:22PM Reply
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Hyperbob said:
Not Syd! No! No! Noooo!!!! Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 02:41PM Reply
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rich said:
nooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
my fav character dead!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 03:37PM Reply
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marak said:
they. . . must. . .pay D: Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 03:55PM Reply
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A kingdom Hearts/Zelda fanatic replied:
you could go more epic and quote King Mickey ;)
"They'll Pay for this," -King Mickey, Kingdom Hearts 2 Posted on December 24th, 2010 at 10:17AM
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Saralog said:
so something seems off, because after Syd got LIGHTNINGED to death, wouldn't his body be burnt, or at least show some sign of damage? or did they fix him up for his *funeral*? and Ariel's hair is back to normal. Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 04:12PM Reply
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Tim replied:
Mortus Cosmetica is one of the many schools of magic taught by council. Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 04:21PM
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Brian replied:
Well, magic can be odd. It's possible he wasn't deep fried or cooked medium-rare, but simply damaged in another sense, not physically.

I think you understand... On that note, I'm really wondering how far this is going... Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 04:27PM
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Joe Schmoe said:
I think he's dead. Only a storyline as bold as this one would kill off a main character in the first 20 pages. That's what makes it so epic.

Also, that last word bubble is so cold-hearted, so... Solaris. Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 04:55PM Reply
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Labrynian Rebel said:
They killed him in an experiment FOR SCIENCE!
wait... FOR MAGIC! Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 05:27PM Reply
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ThePurpleProfet said:
Arial is "killed." Syd is "killed."
....
SUSPICIOUS Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 07:21PM Reply
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Nintenfan81 said:
This is getting so epic! At first is was one of those things I randomly check in on with a passing interest, but now I avidly await the newest pages! This is supposed to be the prequel to a game right? if so I can't wait for that game!

Also, I share the belief that he isn't dead. Or at least not permanently. Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 07:23PM Reply
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Sarean said:
Ariel is evil. I dunno, I'm just not getting a good vibe from her. In fact, Callisto seems to be the only not-evil council member. Oh and Mar. She's gonna end up being good, JUST WATCH. Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 08:11PM Reply
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eyes said:
The lightning poessessed lady's got some squinty eyes in that middle panel... Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 08:51PM Reply
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Aglette said:
WTHIGONH?!
(What the heck is going on here)
I really really really really liked Syd-
Maybe he'll become a zombie. A wizard zombie. A ninja wizard zombie. OOOOH <3 Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 10:19PM Reply
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ShadowDragoonFTW replied:
Man, that would be such an awkward zombie... *rimshot* Posted on December 21st, 2010 at 04:52AM
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Faenhir replied:
You, sir, just made my year. Posted on September 3rd, 2012 at 12:03AM
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Sam said:
With the look Ariel's giving, she's definitely still possessed. But yeah, the main question now is whether or not Syd is truly dead. And I'm wondering if they brushed off his death as an error during and experiment, or if more of the council than we think is corrupted. Posted on December 20th, 2010 at 11:18PM Reply
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allebirA said:
Me thinks they 'killed' him just so they could put him in exile...or something Posted on December 21st, 2010 at 02:29AM Reply
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spongedav said:
I agree. FAKE DEATH! Posted on December 21st, 2010 at 05:17PM Reply
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Wisp replied:
I disagree. REAL DEATH! Posted on December 21st, 2010 at 07:39PM
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Brian replied:
I agree. REAL DEATH! Posted on December 21st, 2010 at 11:54PM
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ShadowDragoonFTW replied:
I disagree. FAKE DEATH!

And now we've come full circle. You're welcome. :) Posted on December 22nd, 2010 at 03:41PM
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Brian replied:
I agree. FAKE DEATH!

Zike!

REAL DEATH! Posted on December 22nd, 2010 at 05:46PM
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Dragonman979 said:
Wow talk about mixed emotions there first she kisses him then kills him. the moral (i guess) is that man will never know what women realy want Posted on December 21st, 2010 at 08:30PM Reply
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Haze replied:
If anything, she got possessed and kissed him one last time or something. So... You're being completely off topic and kinda sexist, too. Do you really think she'd WANT to kill him? Posted on December 22nd, 2010 at 07:09AM
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dragonman979 replied:
yes i do and btw im alowed to be sexist i have 6 sisters no brothers Posted on January 16th, 2011 at 02:27AM
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A kingdom Hearts/Zelda fanatic said:
WHY SYD WHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wait....(thinks about why he's dead)
SOLARIS YOU LITTLE @$&#%!!!!!!!!!!
Like the comic it's nice and all, BUT SYD IS DEAD D: Posted on December 23rd, 2010 at 03:09PM Reply
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Frostlunte said:
Sad. Posted on December 23rd, 2010 at 03:26PM Reply
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Justhere21 said:
*Pounds head into computer desk*
In memory of Syd....your death shall be avenged....
*grabs Sniper Rifle* Posted on December 24th, 2010 at 11:17AM Reply
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Shadow3010 replied:
hahahaa

D:< yeah he'll be avenge...! Posted on June 2nd, 2011 at 04:16PM
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Enysum said:
WHAT?!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
This has made me even more addicted...
..... Posted on December 24th, 2010 at 03:10PM Reply
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Anne Beeche said:
Noooo! Cute blonde guy is not dead! NOOOOOOO! Posted on December 26th, 2010 at 11:53AM Reply
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Dani said:
I wonder if Ariel knows what's going on... Posted on December 26th, 2010 at 07:20PM Reply
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xbirqe said:
EIKsOA elkclffpvxts elkclffpvxts zxxkmikcjoa cgdmdyahgwwv Posted on December 28th, 2010 at 04:50AM Reply
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A kingdom Hearts/Zelda fanatic replied:
what the heck are you saying???? that in no way respects Syd's memory! Posted on December 28th, 2010 at 09:24PM
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Marinaliteyears said:
I note, upon reading the rest and looking back, Most of the wizards are in mourning robes of a sort, and Ariel is one of the exceptions. I hadn't noticed that before. =P Posted on April 20th, 2011 at 03:44PM Reply
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Burtlederp said:
"His life will push our boundaries further than we had previously thought possi-HEY WAIT A SECOND, YOU THREE, WHY AREN'T YOU WEARING BLACK" Posted on February 17th, 2014 at 02:31PM Reply
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