Thaumareia

A journey through the magical kingdom of Saelcya and beyond, as a young unicorn mare learns to survive the dangers of the world outside the city walls. (Rated PG-13 for some blood, violence, and swearing) (Asks coming soon)

[thaumareia]

“Lorkus, 12th of Solaurin. Still. I think.

It’s getting late. I found shelter in some random cave. Seems isolated enough, but I don’t know how well I’ll be sleeping out in the wilderness.

Hopefully I’ll find some signs of civilization in the morning. But for now, goodnight.”

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Finally continuing this yaaaay. Tried some new things here, and adjusted some colors. Hope it looks nice enough.

[thaumareia]

“Lorkus, 12th of Solaurin (I think)

My name is Rune Shine. If you are reading this and you aren't me, chances are I've died trying to find my way back to civilization. And if I'm not dead, I'd really appreciate it if you gave me my journal back and stop snooping.

I'm not sure where I am when I write this. I just know that there was a bandit ambush, I fell a long ways, and now my head hurts.

Oh yeah, and I killed a couple of people who were going to kill me. I'm not really sure how I feel about that.

On one hoof, they were bandits, and clearly kinda psycho. On the other... well, I'm still shaking over it. I've never really fought anyone or anything before, outside some swordfighting lessons back home. I might be in shock more than feeling guilty? I don't know. I'm no professional.

I guess, bottom line, I'm grateful to be alive. And I want to make the most of that. Things could be better (understatement of the era), but at least I should get to see another day.

Next on the agenda: figure out where I am and how to get home. Dad will be disappointed about the shipment, I'm sure, but hopefully he'll understand the, er, 'unexpected circumstances.'

I'll try to keep updating this journal in the hopes it'll help me keep my thoughts straight and slightly less 'oh gods I almost died'-y. So, hopefully, I'll write again soon.

As I wrote in the beginning already, Rune Shine of Crouverstead, Kingdom of Saelcya”

I call this the ‘lets just move on already’ update. Goodbye, CART. We knew thee well.

Next time: Rune finally leaves the muddy canyon place.

[raeligath]

If I were to set up a Patreon in support of @thaumareia and/or @azuraltia-comic, who would be interested becoming a patron?

For that matter, what sorts of things could I offer for tier rewards? I was thinking stuff like early update access, character cameos, monthly comm-like pics, etc.

[thaumareia]

“My my... you have escaped this dire situation almost unharmed, but, tell me... are you feeling well?”

Just a lil mini update this month due to extenuating life circumstances (tm).

[thaumareia]

“More blood spilled, just to survive... Perhaps, now, you may take a moment to catch your breath, hm?“

I hope this update came out well. Its a big one, in case you couldn’t tell, and marks one of the first major turning points in the story.

a.k.a. Bandits are dead lets move on now.

[thaumareia]

“How does it feel to kill a mare? How then does it feel to face retribution?”

Bit late for an update, but still in the month so I’m good.

(As a side note, I’ve started another story-ish blog earlier this month. If you’re interested in sci-fi and cyborps, go check out @azuraltia-comic !)

[thaumareia]

“One down, one to go... did she think survival would be so easy as a single swipe of a sword?”

Real update this time I swear

Next time: honest-to-goodness combat! At least so long as I can figure out how to draw horse v horse action...

[thaumareia]

EDIT: In case you missed it, yes this was an April Fools thing. The real update is coming just as soon as I get off my lazy butt and work on it.

“Well, that was… abrupt.”

That’s it she’s dead blog’s over.

[thaumareia]

“If it’s stupid and it works... well, she’s not out of the woods yet, as it were.”

Sneak attack for 6.0x damage!

Yes, the violence finally begins. I hope this post adequately sets the tone for the remainder of this adventure.

[thaumareia]

“I truly wonder if anyone has ever fallen for that.”

"I must potate for survival" - Me/PhoenixSwift 2018, describing Rune’s predicament.

'nuff said.

[thaumareia]

“Seems that that potion wasn’t enough to restore her magic. Silly Rune Shine. Shouldn’t you know better than that?”

Yaaay more updates.

I feel like this one coulda been better but whatev. Moving right along...

[thaumareia]

“Oh dear... the bandits of Saelcya aren’t exactly known for their kindness and hospitality, now are they?

“But of course she knows that. She knows that all too well...”

Dialogueeee. I hope this style of text is easy enough to read. Let me know if it isn’t, cuz otherwise its here to stay.

Also confliiiict. Yes action is coming now. No points for guessing what flavor.

[thaumareia]

“It is fortunate that some supplies survived the crash. But will it be enough, I wonder?”

The dream I ain’t dead yet. I’m just pacing myself. Yeah, that’s it.

[thaumareia]

“Oh good, she was not killed by the crash. And here I was beginning to worry…”

My apologies for how long this took. Turns out making a multi-panel, color comic is a lot of work. Who knew?

[thaumareia]

…

“Well, well, well… what have we here?”

Thus begins the story of Thaumareia. A battered pony, buried in debris at the bottom of a ravine. But certainly there’s more going on than just that…

This should turn into quite the adventure. Not just for the characters, but for me as well. I’ve wanted to try to write and create a comic for some time, but was waiting for the right story for it. I’m hoping this one, meant to explore but a glimpse of this world I have been developing, will have been the right choice.