#the beholder

[huecycles]

The Thinker (G Follower 1): Comes up with new solutions and workarounds for experiments. They have a tendency to overthink.

The Beholder (G Follower 2): Observes experiments from up close and writes reports with his notes. Has a tendency to stare (like cats do) or make blunt/rude observations. Also rhymes.

The Examiner (G Follower 3): Scans research material and books to find errors + set them up for approval. He has a tendency to go overboard and end up redacting important stuff.

The Seeker (G Follower 4/Clam Goner): In charge of exploring the DEPTHS, cataloguing its creatures and sending back information to the NIHILAB. She has a tendency to be factual and cryptic. Prefers to work as a lone wolf.

[bluejay-flies]

I’m going fucking insane

[iconuk01]

Yes, this is something that is really going to be made, in the toy crossover to end all possible toy crossovers

Mr Potato Head and the Beholder from D&D

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[bestbonnist]

I finally watched the first episode with my friend (to clarify, I was seeing it for the second time), and they were complaining "where's the something extra in the scene with the Beholder? Where's his smile?!" So... as a favor to them, I'm posting an excerpt from the relevant manga chapter.

I get why the anime decided to rush the pacing to get through everything—and it mostly worked OK, but this scene is really one that deserves to linger a little bit more.

First of all, Fushi thinking of the nameless boy is always something that hits pretty hard, and they cut that out entirely. Secondly, in between when Fushi screams in joy (a moment where they're so genuinely ecstatic that they the only way they can express it by screaming is really impactful) and when the Beholder shows up, they should have had some time to calm down a bit. Otherwise, it kind seems too sudden to go from "YEEEAAAAAAAAHH!!!!" to "oh shit, my rope."

And by the way, how the manga juxtaposes Fushi's declaration of their freedom with the rope's very existence? Excellent. In general, this was a really big scene in the manga because it's the first time the Beholder has done something like this. He's literally and metaphorically releasing Fushi from the burden they've had to carry for five hundred years! It's a big moment. It needs room to breathe.

Also, because my friend will kill me if I don't bring it up again, the Beholder's final expression in the manga carries a certain kind of nuance. It's different from his usual stoicism, almost like a smile...

I still think the anime is doing a pretty good job so far (I'm enjoying it, at least), but I hope this is some good supplementary material.

[spoopydeboop]

The Archivist, or Something…

Can you tell I’m sinking in a new obsession?

Anyways, draw Jarchivist without a white stripe in his hair challenge, when? (+scowl +eye bags +unruly, curly hair)

Close-up below, but mild spoilers (?) too!

I feel like this is how I would draw Jon post season 1, before season 2 finale (lightless flame run-in). I’ve been playing with Martin’s design too so hopefully I’ll have more to add soon. :)

[would-they-be-good-at-asmr]

Would Kenjiro Tsuda be good at making ASMR videos?

Yes

Maybe

No

Voting ended onJan 7

Propaganda:

[fanlore-wiki]

Featured Article: The Beholder

For this week’s Featured Article, we’re talking about the Dungeons & Dragons fanzine The Beholder!

This popular UK fanzine was created in 1979 by high school students Guy Duke, artist, and Mike Stoner, writer. In the span of 12 years they created twenty five issues plus three glossaries, containing articles, reviews, and art, publishing weekly until they sold the zine in 1981.

Their goal was to capture everyone “from the rank amateur to top-class pro”, and are still remembered fondly by the fandom, decades later.

Do you remember this fanzine? Head on over to Fanlore to check out all of the issues.

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