Blood and Ashes

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Chapter 1: Defiance

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Chapter 2: Confidence

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Chapter 3: Revenant

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Interlude

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Chapter 4: Page 14

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Finally worked up the nerve to ask...

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You didn't miss something - this is the first time anyone's mentioned an alternate method of resurrection, or that Solomon apparently makes blood loss a habit.

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Finally finished this at the very 11th hour! Edgewave may be ending, but stay tuned for more band/performance renders since this is story canon.

Solomon with his current touring band. Somaesthesia is technically a solo project, with musicians hired on for session recordings and performances. August is the most regular member.

I haven't figured out all of their names yet, oops. But left to right: Keyboardist, August on bass guitar, Solomon on lead vocals (and guitar on some songs), Lead guitarist and backup vocals, Drums

Thank you for running this, @crazy-hazy-sims

A link to the aforementioned story/webcomic: Blood and Ashes because maybe this post reaches people who aren't already following, and maybe you want to read about my weird little rockststar necromancer 💙

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You know Solomon and August are playing Edgewave.

I wanted to make sure I got something up before the end of the month. Hopefully I can finish the other ones I'm working on, including a group shot of the whole touring band.

This one is a pretty direct Nine Inch Nails homage. You get bonus points if you know the photo I referenced.

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Chapter 4: Page 12

It would also make that kiss super weird.

These two discuss weirdness a lot this chapter, so please sit back and endure the word "weird" a whole lot.

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Chapter 4: Page 11

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This is the first time we've gotten a direct height comparison with Solomon and anyone else. He's not tall.

"You're..." Ok. Here. Alive. In my apartment somehow- oh right, you have a key. There are many instances where I leave things unsaid, in large part because I think it's interesting to fill in the blanks, or try to figure out someone's intentions. But my writing is also not perfect - if something is confusing, please ask about it! I love answering questions. Also the feedback is helpful.

(Solomon is 5'7", in case you were wondering)

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My laptop battery suddenly charged! Getting this page posted while it lasts!

Assessing the damage. I didn't have the heart to show the full horror that results from sleeping in eyeshadow and eyeliner. Making a pretty person look bad but not too horrible is difficult.

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credits:

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Chapter 4: Page 9

Something's a little twisted.

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(Tobias is being a little bit malicious, here. I wanted it to come off as creepy, but not completely horrifying. I may or may not have hit the mark.)

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Luxury & Elegance challenge by @herzblau

I was tagged by @igotsnothing and @solorisa - thank you!

I think I may have ended up going more "regal and divine" than "luxury and elegance" but oh well. Morgyn fit the bill better than my other characters one way or another. I don't know if anyone else ever gets words or phrases stuck in your head, but for me, the phrase "Destroying Angel" was stuck in my head the whole time I was working on this.

Blender render, painted over in Photoshop.

challenge description and cc credits under the cut

Challenge description:

Create a Sim who radiates pure luxury and stylish elegance. Whether it’s a glamorous evening gown, a sophisticated designer look, or a perfectly tailored suit — anything that showcases class and refinement is welcome. Let your creativity run free and show how your Sim combines wealth, style, and personality.

Allowed are:

your favorite Sim(s), or a completely new one

one or multiple Sims normal Sims or Occults

any age

pets

CAS / gameplay / render screenshots

Please don’t forget to tag me in your post so that I can find your Sims too. #Herzblau #Luxus&EleganceChallenge

Credits:

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Coming over to watch you sleep. I promise it's not creepy.

Selaginella lepidophylla - flower of stone, or false Rose of Jericho. Considered a true resurrection plant, unlike the true Rose of Jericho. Just in case anyone was wondering what Lily brought over.

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Chapter 4: Page 7

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Things Tobias has never liked: 1.) being the center of attention, 2.) hanging around talking in a group of 3 or more people, 3.) people having emotions at him (especially if he's expected to do something about it).

He likes all of these people, but all at once - and especially since everyone has to gasp and cry and be hugged - is something he would find draining on a good day. Today is a weird day, and there's somewhere he'd really rather be right now.

The girl with orange eyes is Autumn. She and Tobias have had an ongoing but unofficial romantic thing for a bit. She was one of the unnamed "mutual friends" that Solomon spoke to in Ch. 2.

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Chapter 4: Page 6

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People continuing to low-key decide what's best for Tobias.

Incidentally, "Ow. Yes, hello" is what I normally say to a dog that's jumping up on me.

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This would be Tobias, had his lycanthropy never been cured (human and wolf forms).

Blender render painted-over in photoshop.

I was tagged by @igotsnothing and @tikay21 - it took me a minute to get around to this.

✶ Rules: Pick an OC and recreate an alternate version of them

✶ Challenge created by @elderwisp

I'll tag (a lot of the same people over and over, I'm so sorry) @herecirmsims @wistfulpoltergeist @thestartome @southernsimmin @astravires @freezerbnuuy @shimmercatt absolutely no pressure, here

It also just so happens to fit the latest @simblr-witchery-wednesday theme: Occult Swap

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Chapter 4: Page 5

More silent narrative, but you know the 5th panel would be something like "Dude, let me help" "Naw I got thi- oh shit"

Meanwhile, the 6th panel is me this week, as I continue to have a cold that is kicking my ass in a very unfair way. I believe it is cheating.

Anyway, sorry if the next update is a little delayed.

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I have made a side blog for reblogs, tag games, etc, and stuff:

@disastermage-miscellany

I've been thinking about doing this for a while, and then I got tagged in a few tag games at once. I like to keep things at least a tiny bit organized.

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Chapter 4: Page 4

CW: small amount of blood

The logic was "Tobias should go home and rest," but Tobias is restless.

Other notes: Solomon and Tobias live in the same apartment building. Also, the cut on Solomon's wrist wouldn't be very large, but still gross.

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