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Malevolence ref sheet

You know what's missing in TWOB?... Gladiators and dragons!

Info:

Name: Malevolence

Aliases: Head of the Vengeance Arena, Pit Master, Purple Ass (By ???)

Species: Dragon

Height: He's described as tall, likely around 7 feet or a little more than 2 meters tall at the head

Age depicted: 24/25 (DOB: July 14th 1993)

Gender: Male

Orientation: Straight

Element: Fire (Vermillion)

Element mastery: Talented (Class 5/10)

Personality:

Malevolence comes off as a charming, successful young dragon, having seemingly hit the jackpot already at his age. While he likes to boast about his prowess in his alleged fighting days, some people (Including his gladiators) secretly speculate that it's a lie. The rumor was stoked by his young age and the minimal amount of scars, though those who believe he was a gladiator himself think that he was simply extremely good at his job.

Malevolence is also very vain and embodies the stereotype of the treasure-obsessed dragon. A hedonistic thrill seeker, he almost always gets his way, rarely losing his cool, but mostly to keep up his enchanting façade. He relies on his fame and attractive looks to attract wealthy sponsors for his tournaments, so that he can finance the lifestyle he thinks he deserves.

However, the real Malevolence is far from the public image he portrays: he is a dragon elitist, believing that dragons are superior, which explains the overwhelming number of dragon guards in his arena and their higher pay compared to non-dragons. He shows little to no care to anyone who isn't a dragon, or deems unworthy of his time.

Malevolence is also a savant manipulator: once someone joins his roster, the only way they'll get out of the arena is inside a coffin. No tapping out. He also has the tendency to claim eye-catching goods for himself, particularly exotic pets of living and deceased gladiators... And that included Convexity Hunter's red tailed hawk, Icarus, much to her wrath.

The only exception to this dragon's cruel treatment seems to be [REDACTED], his favorite warrior, the champion of Vengeance Arena, the apple to his eye. Still, the relationship between the two remains purely transactional and highly strained.

Notes and trivia:

-Cape is optional, but he often wears it. Textures are optional as well.

-Scars aren't very relevant, except the large one on his neck (On the left reference). That's a patch of missing scales that have been ripped off, and it's an important detail.

-He set fire to a curtain at 7 minutes old.

-On average, according to his fighters, he will boast "like a peacock" 28 times a day.

-He likes to think of himself as the 'cool boss' who 'graciously runs this thankless place and keeps it together'.

-His breath smells of smoke and maple.

-Malevolence is not a fan of anime. But he often bothers his favorite gladiator with crosswords and sudokus.

-Similarly, he is not fond of videogames, seeing them as "tranquillizers" that cause people to chase meaningless virtual achievements instead of real-life milestones.

Art and character by me.

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YNGZ redraw - Page 19

Lore my beloved + Yaiba about to drop a genius plan.

Phew. I apologize for the slow page rate and late upload, but studying for exams and the summer heat are really sapping away my motivation to sit and work on the comic, even if for just an hour a day. I'm also working on another small thing for the month of July, so it's likely I will take a short hiatus from the comic.

I won't guarantee there will be a page next week too, as I'm trying to balance studying and DA, as well as my life. I'll still try to complete this comic by the end of the year.

Original on DA: https://www.deviantart.com/convexityhunter/art/YNGZ-redraw-Page-19-1210859798

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Icarus ref sheet

Skreee! Every protagonist needs a trusty pet/sidekick. Convexity Hunter has a red tailed hawk which she called Icarus.

Info:

Name: Icarus

Aliases: Screaming ball of cotton, Downy nugget (By Hunter) Possessed marshmallow (By ???), Deadly chicken (By some soldiers)

Species: Red tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)

Gender: Male (Confirmed due to smaller size)

Age: Will be 4 at the end of TWOB

Minimal-spoiler history:

Icarus was found as a two weeks old eyas by Convexity Hunter, after a long lasting and impetuous storm presumably pushed him off the nest. Feeling pity (But having no idea how to care for another living being, much less a hawk), Hunter waited for his parents to return, but nobody came. Reluctantly, seeing how the little thing was peeping for food, she took him to her shelter (A mountain cave) and started to care for him.

They formed a decent bond. Progress in building trust was slow and practically non-existent in taming. Hunter often felt frustrated at his eyas antics and unwillingness to listen, but knew he couldn't help his nature. Nonetheless, against previous experiences, she grew attached and named him Icarus.

Once Icarus fledged fully, she released him back into the wild... Only for him to unexpectedly return the same evening (And eating her dinner). She tried to release him again, but the result was the same, so she just rolled with it and vowed to protect the hawk.

Ever since, the two have been quite inseparable in many of their (dis)adventures. Hunter took time to learn falconry notions and, once in the Blood Army, handed Icarus to the animal trainer, who had experience with birds of prey: Icarus learned all about the command "Attack!", but as for "Down!" or "Stop!"... It's still a long way.

Personality/Temperament:

Icarus is wild, sassy and does what he wants, when he wants. A typical bird of prey. Hunter swears he's intelligent enough to learn and know exactly what ticks her off. Already as an eyas and a juvenile, he had a knack for landing on her books, stealing morsels of raw meat, screeching without warning (Convexity Hunter's hearing is very sensitive), vomiting pellets in the hardest to clean spots and even biting for no reason.

Despite this, he makes for a loyal and useful companion. He's wary of strangers and it takes a lot of time and patience to earn his trust.

IMPORTANT:

-If you live in the US, do not handle baby hawks by yourself, unless you are one of the few who have a falconry license. Its parents will likely be nearby and in that case, you don't want to be seen near their offspring. Always call a wildlife rehab.

-This technically translates to Convexity Hunter breaking the law: however, most police forces are simply too corrupt or too scared to fight Hunters. Hunter made sure that Icarus' parents wouldn't be returning, fed him carefully and used plenty of common sense.

-The main reason she saved Icarus is because she felt responsible for the death of a raven which she had a strong bond with, something that she thought could have been avoided, and left her with a tremendous amount of guilt. She didn't want another innocent animal to die because of her choices.

Art and character by me.

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P2U Dragon bases! (3 different ages, selling on DA)

I was bored, so I made a dragon base for personal use displaying three different ages. Made in IbisPaint X, highly customizable for your needs and characters! There is also plenty of additional space so you can add extra details, your palette and the name of your dragon!

I ONLY ACCEPT DA POINTS!

Each base is 150 points, but if you buy all three, I will only charge 300, meaning that you get the third base for free! Once you send me the points and specify which base(s) you'd like, I will send them through a note. You will receive the unwatermarked PNG of the base. SO YOU MUST HAVE A DA ACCOUNT.

The rules are listed in the description of DA, here. https://www.deviantart.com/convexityhunter/art/P2U-Dragon-base-3-different-ages-1205415209

Interested in buying already made adopts with this base? Check this out! https://www.deviantart.com/convexityhunter/art/Dragon-adopts-for-points-4-4-OPEN-1195018187

Art and base by me.

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YNGZ redraw - Page 18

Chokoreto, chokoreto, cho cho cho iikana... (An awesome Japanese metal song about chocolate)

There's people who collect stamps, butterflies, cool rocks... And then there's Yaiba. "Your tsuba will make a fine addition to my collection" moment.

And the woman finally has a name! I usually try not to reference the original source too much (To give this comic a personal touch) but the last panel is one of my personal favorites and I just had to redraw it.

Things are getting really interesting and I can't wait to deliver the rest of the story... But not so fast. I have my first exam of this session next Wednesday, so see you in two weeks.

Original on DA: https://www.deviantart.com/convexityhunter/art/YNGZ-redraw-Page-18-1205294283

Art by me.

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I've hired this blackbird to stare at you

It sees you. It knows what you do. It judges you...

Remember the great tits that come often? They've been bringing their baby as well! It's old enough to fly, but it still screams for its parents to feed it (There's a reason for this advantage, but I'm not an expert when it comes to explaining). It's a pretty loud and demanding chick, though. I guess this is a similar example of what it looks like.

Photo by me.

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YNGZ redraw - Page 17

"...He said he liked when people knew he was coming and that it was more fun that way"...

What entrance would be more dramatic than a belly flop right on your terrorized target? Yaiba saves the day the way he likes it: with casualties. Will the mysterious woman try to approach?

I originally planned to draw the entire fight, but then I realized that I don't want too many mature filters, as much as Yaiba enjoys fighting, and there's not that much blood/gore here. I'll apply them where they really count (Or if I'm told that a page deserves one). For now, tastefully censored fight trope!

Still wondering if I should also make an Italian translation. If some are curious, I'll be happy to oblige.

Art by me.

Original on DA: https://www.deviantart.com/convexityhunter/art/YNGZ-redraw-Page-17-1199811694

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YNGZ redraw - Page 16

Ninja damsel in distress.

Mm, trouble. And a new character. She had a katana in the original, which I retconned to neko-te, which (According to the wise Google) was the preferred weapon for female ninjas. The other shinobi also have more variety, not just the same swords. Everyone is getting ready to fight or flight... Then there's Yaiba, who's just 😏.

I've also had a thought or two about adding an Italian translation for fun (My native language). Let me know if you'd like to see it or nah.

I've been dealing with some health issues as of lately, including puking three times yesterday. Three. I'm dealing with it, but it shouldn't be anything too concerning. As I post this page, I'm feeling a bit better.

Art by me.

Original on DA: https://www.deviantart.com/convexityhunter/art/YNGZ-redraw-Page-16-1197268913

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Dragon adopts on DA!

Remember my Easter raffle? I had fun doing that and I started to seriously consider making some auction adopts, since I have many unused designs from old OCs that don't have a purpose anymore. I love designing characters and dragons, so I'll start from here and see how this goes.

Buyer will receive the full reference sheet, which includes the palette and the unwatermarked design. These dragons are currently elementless, so you can assign them an element if you wish.

ALL INFO AND RULES ON DEVIANTART! I WILL NOT REPLY TO THIS POST NOR SELL THESE ON TUMBLR.

https://www.deviantart.com/convexityhunter/art/Dragon-adopts-for-points-4-4-OPEN-1195018187

Art by me.

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YNGZ redraw - Chapter 2 cover + Page 15

Wake up, shinobi. We have a chapter to read.

We'll be introducing a couple of new characters... Stay tuned.

I've always wanted to make a clever panel: in this case, Yaiba going down a slope being reflected in a tilted panel. Also the dark panels are fun to draw.

I searched for pics of Mt. Osore to use as a reference for accuracy and... It kinda looks like a chill place actually. But here we need the apocalyptic volcano of death filter, so barren wasteland of sulphur and withering it is.

Also, filters are a lifesaver. I spent hours trying to figure out how to adjust ambient light, only to find out this magic little thing called filter, so I don't have to go insane trying to manually give everything an orange shading.

Like the cover? I made a free desktop wallpaper of it! Link below.

Originals on DA: https://www.deviantart.com/convexityhunter/art/Yaiba-Ninja-Gaiden-Z-Chapter-Two-1194560484

https://www.deviantart.com/convexityhunter/art/YNGZ-redraw-Page-15-1194561000

Wallpaper: https://www.deviantart.com/convexityhunter/art/YNGZ-redraw-Free-desktop-wallpaper-1194561465

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Tits (The birds)

Birb pics.

Round great tits snacking on leftover crumbs on my grandfather's balcony.

Follow me on DA, I'm more active there!: https://www.deviantart.com/convexityhunter

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YNGZ redraw - Page 14

Another extra page! And we're at the end of this first chapter.

The game doesn't go into detail about Yaiba's past, save for very brief snippets in some collectibles, but they never mention Yuki: only that Yaiba was allegedly a murderous asshole already before the incident. So I fleshed out the aftermath a bit and clarified that the Kamikaze Clan is no more now.

Alcohol (Saké) consumption and frisky activity are implied, the latter tastefully censored. I won't tag it as mature for now, but I can toggle the filter on if needed.

Original on DA: https://www.deviantart.com/convexityhunter/art/YNGZ-redraw-Page-14-1191848396

Art by me.

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May the Force be with you!

May the Force be with you!

As a big SW fan, I couldn't not do this DA tutorial. I got creative and started drawing different types, including the lightwhip, the darksaber and one of my favorite in-universe weapons, the vibrosword, wielded by the deadly Commando droids. Bonus on bottom left, Victoria's energy sword from TWOB. It's the closest thing to lightsabers TWOB will have, it was featured in my Goretober day 3 drawing ("Gashes").

Fun fact: the original Convexity Hunter had lightsabers. When I no longer liked the idea, I switched to a Luger P08.

Like what you see? Check out my DA! I'm more active there, I only repost my comic here and rarely engage.

https://www.deviantart.com/convexityhunter

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YNGZ redraw - Page 13

Jokes on you, I'm already in Hell [Dramatic exit].

I planned for Yaiba's father to pretty much go apeshit on him with curses and chiding, but then I realized that 1) He was very likely ingrained that shinobi must be stoic; 2) It would be one of those situation where you could say so much, but end up saying very little for a more dramatic impact; 3) Yaiba really doesn't care.

I finished YNGZ on Nightmare difficulty last week! I thought the pain was finally over... Until I saw "Unlocked Hell difficulty" (Screams internally). And I've also yet to beat Arcade mode. I just found out that the tokens you collect give you Bloodlust: all this time I thought they were just collectibles!

ORIGINAL ON DA: https://www.deviantart.com/convexityhunter/art/YNGZ-redraw-Page-13-1189068453

Art by me.

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Thunderwing artwork

Finally drew a Thunderwing for my original story The Way Of Bullets!

You can find more info about them here... https://www.deviantart.com/convexityhunter/art/Thunderwing-artwork-1187982920

And an exclusive short story I wrote for a contest here! https://www.deviantart.com/convexityhunter/art/A-game-of-survival-1187574015

Art and original species by me, ConvexityHunter.

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YNGZ redraw - Page 12

Were they killed? Sadly, yes... But they lived!

They've been brought back from death! Happy belated Easter! Hope you've had plenty of chocolate! (Still can't believe the Pope passed away. I'm not religious, but it was still an emotional damage).

Had a hectic morning, so I managed to upload only now. Wounds are healed and Yuki is conveniently censored, so no filter today. Rejoice! Yaiba is being his usual smartass and vindictive self.

Art by me.

Original on DA: https://www.deviantart.com/convexityhunter/art/YNGZ-redraw-Page-12-1186497940

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Convexity Hunter!

Ever wondered where my name and avatar come from? Meet my main OC and sona, Convexity Hunter, from a story I'm planning (The Way Of Bullets). May or may not publish stories one day. Here's some non-spoiler intel about her!

Name: Sniper

Hunter name: Convexity Hunter

Aliases: The Black Devil, Cursed Hunter (Both derogatory)

Species: Human

Height: 5'8'' (173 cm)

Age depicted: 17 years old (DOB: October 23rd, 2004)

Gender: Female (Easily poses as male with the armor, humors/does not correct misgendering)

Orientation: Aromantic asexual

Element: [REDACTED]

Element mastery: [REDACTED]

Other quirks:

-High chance of undiagnosed Asperger, ticks almost all the boxes.

-Has rescued a red tailed hawk which she named Icarus.

-Due to Hunter culture, never takes armor and helmet off unless absolutely required.

-Gifted with her Luger, constantly seeks more knowledge and power.

-Developed a phobia/hatred of knives and short blades after a particular assassination attempt: her scar will start to itch and cause her intense discomfort and anxiety upon seeing a small blade.

The one depicted above is the old wing design (Three fingers). The updated wing design can be seen here.

I can't wait to hear feedback and opinions! I'm open to questions about her so long as they are not spoilers.