By the time stamps, Elviswasabard beat you… By seconds? =)
Might I suggest:
Sound Exultant Clarions, Our Next Despot
Soon Eternal Chaos, Order Nears Destruction
Stimulate Every Child’s Obedience, Notes Daddy
Last time this guy showed up, working the fields with Syr’nj, he seemed so decent. Like he was actually a good person, not necessarily trying to change things for the better, but at least a half-decent guy who was USUALLY only a dick because politics forced him to be. He’s the only human in the court who’s shown any direct support for the non-human Gastonian allies beyond what was strictly required of him.
I HAD HOPE FOR THE FUTURE! And now my faith in humanity is once again crushed.
Actually, maybe that’s prejudiced of me. There were some random stabbings and other tomfoolery going on out there, but there’s no firm indication that these cultists are bad dudes to work with. Maybe the doomsday cult will join the good guys.
“no firm indication that these cultists are bad dudes to work with. ”
Uh … what about the stabbing and stuff ?
“Maybe the doomsday cult will join the good guys.”
Yeah. And Gnolls will become electricians to work alongside gnomes and elves and humans.
Seriously, I doubt it.
Don’t the ‘good guys’ also do stabbings and stuff? Remember, up until just the last century or so, Hangings were some of the biggest celebrations in town. Bring your kids, have a picnic!
There’s probably a spawn point that activities just past the sign in table, so getting ganked is no big deal.
The cultists presumably all know they’re in a videogame, and most of them are probably decent people in real life. If they learn that they’re being used to trash the game, a lot of them will probably switch sides. Of course, they probably think they’re unlocking an apocalyptic game event that’ll change the map of Arkerra, and unlock loads of new, post apocalyptic quests. If they do switch sides, it probably won’t be any time soon.
I’ve always wondered about what happened the cultist fortune-teller that Byron and Syr’nj met. I’ve always hoped we’d see him again and get more explanation about his deal. Right up until Byron discovers who he is the guy seems to have extremely accurate foresight into their future.
I want this guy to be him, but he’s not speaking in rhyme enough.
I don’t know; the suspension has me all tied up in knots. I can tell you one thing though–I’m not going to be cutting his Grace any more slack. I’m afrayed my patience with him has worn thin.
I just had a thought. Not related to this comment, but in general: We haven’t actually seen orcs in a really, really long time. Like, since the first appearance of Harky, if I recall correctly. Why is that?
There were orcs in this comic and I believe it was the fist appearance of trolls as well (not Harky though). The orcs were being led as slaves in chains and we never saw any since then. Guess they were taken out in one of the subsequent patches.
They’re a slave race. Trusted mostly with the gathering resources and other simple hard labor tasks back behind the lines. Miiight not trust them with weapons after doing that to them….
Iwatani’s face: “The things I do for unlimited power.”
Friends, I’ve returned, sound trumpets
This was bad and I feel bad so I give you this:
Firmly institute really shocking twist
your shocking twist fizzled!
/srsly, guys… we’ve kind of seen this one coming. you didn’t exactly hide it.
however after looking through the comments i guess i’m one of the rare ones with a long attention span?
Maybe a bit… Though it was kinda obvious from the plot including his son…
well after his kid whining “but i want to rule the world now!” if was pretty obvious.
I suspect they’re not taking this whole world-destroying thing seriously.
ZOMG jinx UR sooooooooo cool
You rang?
Eh, I didn’t think that this was exactly obvious as you say it. Maybe it’s not a twist, but at the least the plotline is snaking at this point.
By the time stamps, Elviswasabard beat you… By seconds? =)
Might I suggest:
Sound Exultant Clarions, Our Next Despot
Soon Eternal Chaos, Order Nears Destruction
Stimulate Every Child’s Obedience, Notes Daddy
Posting comments on the internet is a competition?
There’s an option for it not to be?
It’s serious business!
You know shit’s serious when Taro’s lookin’ all apprehensive.
Trust your feelings on this, Taro. Your instincts are very, very sound.
Also: DO NOT EAT ANY ENERGY SOURCE THAT IS LARGER THAN YOUR HEAD.
I don’t know, embracing it would explain his healthy, youthful love of weapons of mass destruction.
Is it just me…
Or did STUFF JUST GET REAL. O_O
A surprise yet it all makes too much sense.
Nice twist! This is going to make things inter- ohlookpointythings!
I KNEW IT. He looked like a closet Klansman.
Might we even say he’s a… Kloset Klansman?
I’ll go in the corner now.
WHAT A SNAKE……oh wait he is a politician, I shouldn’t be surprised by this….
Please don’t go insult innocent snakes.
And remember, unlike politians there are some things snakes won’t do.
Snakes won’t pull a Bill Clinton and fuck your wife.
Unless your wife is into that sort of thing.
I think you have that backwards.
Snakes don’t pervert and destroy the language of your nation.
Snakes don’t invent the atomic bomb.
Then again, they also don’t invent pizza. hmm.
Snakes don’t assault people on a plane out of hate….wait.
I though that was Lawyers not Municipal works……
sorry wrong head of house he is agriculture right.
I’m ashamed that I didn’t see this sooner.
Dun dun DUN!
Last time this guy showed up, working the fields with Syr’nj, he seemed so decent. Like he was actually a good person, not necessarily trying to change things for the better, but at least a half-decent guy who was USUALLY only a dick because politics forced him to be. He’s the only human in the court who’s shown any direct support for the non-human Gastonian allies beyond what was strictly required of him.
I HAD HOPE FOR THE FUTURE! And now my faith in humanity is once again crushed.
Actually, maybe that’s prejudiced of me. There were some random stabbings and other tomfoolery going on out there, but there’s no firm indication that these cultists are bad dudes to work with. Maybe the doomsday cult will join the good guys.
I refer you to some of the previous comics. If there is one thing good about the cultists, it is their acceptance of any race.
“no firm indication that these cultists are bad dudes to work with. ”
Uh … what about the stabbing and stuff ?
“Maybe the doomsday cult will join the good guys.”
Yeah. And Gnolls will become electricians to work alongside gnomes and elves and humans.
Seriously, I doubt it.
Don’t the ‘good guys’ also do stabbings and stuff? Remember, up until just the last century or so, Hangings were some of the biggest celebrations in town. Bring your kids, have a picnic!
The difference is that the good guys do not inflict a ravening madness upon others, via possession by a Spirit of Wrath (TM).
So, you’re not a sports fan, huh?
There’s probably a spawn point that activities just past the sign in table, so getting ganked is no big deal.
The cultists presumably all know they’re in a videogame, and most of them are probably decent people in real life. If they learn that they’re being used to trash the game, a lot of them will probably switch sides. Of course, they probably think they’re unlocking an apocalyptic game event that’ll change the map of Arkerra, and unlock loads of new, post apocalyptic quests. If they do switch sides, it probably won’t be any time soon.
From what I can see of the shrouded face, it reminds me of Best’s pointy features.
I had the same thought
I’ve always wondered about what happened the cultist fortune-teller that Byron and Syr’nj met. I’ve always hoped we’d see him again and get more explanation about his deal. Right up until Byron discovers who he is the guy seems to have extremely accurate foresight into their future.
I want this guy to be him, but he’s not speaking in rhyme enough.
And by enough, I mean at all.
I don’t think this twist is what it seems to be what with one of us and “brother” but we’ll see. Looking forward to the next page.
I’m with you on this, Jean-Luc. I don’t see how their interests really align.
Unless Iwatani is going to get them to help kill the Peacemakers.
dun dun dunnnnnnnnn!
Curse your sudden yet inevitable betrayal!
Hey, it’s just like playing Diablo III.
Except that the servers are much more reliable.
So, we get an opportunity to see his Grace under fire?
The cultists’s goal of destroying the world conflicts with Iwatani’s desire to rule the world, doesn’t it?
You can rule over ashes if you are into that sort of thing.
Useful pawns are made to be disposed of later.
That’s the thing about cults. You always get people that just want to hang around.
Well thats noose to me! This page really roped us all in…
Don’t keep me dangling! What falls though the trap door next?
I don’t know; the suspension has me all tied up in knots. I can tell you one thing though–I’m not going to be cutting his Grace any more slack. I’m afrayed my patience with him has worn thin.
Also, I love the detailing on those goblets. Brilliant.
Yes! Totally should add those goblets to the store! Would be awesome!
( There is a store, right? )
I just had a thought. Not related to this comment, but in general: We haven’t actually seen orcs in a really, really long time. Like, since the first appearance of Harky, if I recall correctly. Why is that?
Er, not related to this comic.
There were orcs in this comic and I believe it was the fist appearance of trolls as well (not Harky though). The orcs were being led as slaves in chains and we never saw any since then. Guess they were taken out in one of the subsequent patches.
Well, some of the soldiers in the arena when Harky first faces the Peacemakers ore orcs, I believe. But since then, no sign of them.
Obviously several patches severely nerfed their abilities, now noone plays them. Damn devs.
They’re a slave race. Trusted mostly with the gathering resources and other simple hard labor tasks back behind the lines. Miiight not trust them with weapons after doing that to them….
I thought this guy hated Trolls and Fuzzy Peoples?
…yet he finds a way to bind them all together.