Chapter 53: The Duel's Conclusion!

Previously: Chapter 52 - The Duel | Next: Chapter 54 - The Solution? (July 1st)

 Start Over:  Chapter #1, Habbo and Goldhook.

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Well, friends, the duel has concluded!  And probably not the way anyone predicted - or, maybe you did see it coming?  Or, in fact, has it concluded?  Gurubunder doesn't seem to be saying this situation is over, quite yet, and Blendrard seems alarmed at what his father has done.  What will happen?  Find out next chapter!

But, in all honesty, this chapter took a long time to produce and I'm pretty proud of it.  I hope you enjoy.  It's tough writing the relationships between fathers and sons right now, but I think that's part of why this is theraputic.  I think it's theraputic, at least.  For all I know it's self-harmful, but I've always believed creativity to be an optimal outlet for dealing with significant issues.

Thank you so much for reading!

Jesse Pohlman is a science-fiction/fantasy author from Long Island, New York.  He's published numerous novels you can check out more info about at his website.

Previously: Chapter 52 - The Duel | Next: Chapter 54 - The Solution? (July 1st)

 Start Over:  Chapter #1, Habbo and Goldhook.

The Author, Jesse Pohlman's Website! 

No New Comic (yet): Lego Build Log 3 - Pirate Ship Part Two!

 Hello, friends!

I've finished work on the Pirate Ship!  Now I just need a name for the Pirate Queen.  I don't have one, yet.  I know where she fits into the story, but sometimes naming characters is the hardest thing for me.

For those of you who caught yesterday's post, I'm doing well enough with CoVID that I feel pretty good and like I can get more work done than I've already gotten done.  I'm not exceptionally worried, though I realize my luck could run out as this thing follows its course.

I don't know how long it's gonna take to shoot all the scenes I'll need for the chapter I'm planning out.  I honestly don't have much of a plan for this, except to spread a little exposition, introduce two new characters, and reintroduce three previous characters to hint at their role in the next arc following the Goblin Fortress one.

We'll see how it comes along!

No New Comic - Lego Build Log 2 - Pirate Ship (Part One).

 Hello, friends,

So here's the story:

I started work on the pirate ship I'm gonna need for the next comic.  Here's the build log for Part One.  I'll give you the deets down below!

For those who might not know (or follow me on Twitter,), I tested positive for CoVID-19 on a routine pre-appointment swab, Monday.  I must stress that feel fine.  I'm pretty much asymptomatic, and have been since I tested positive.  I am extremely lucky, so far, and I hope that luck continues.

What that means is that I'm currently in isolation, and don't have access to my full range of Lego sets.  I'm not at home - my wife tested negative (thankfully!), so I'm basically just hiding out in quarantine.

With that said, I did take a Lego set to build (I'd been saving it for just such an occasion), and it's relevant to the comic.  I've also got another set with me, as well as the minifigs necessary to make a comic chapter.  I was planning to compose this chapter all along, but I wasn't really ready to do it because in a lot of ways it's set parallel to the action going on, and might work better if I release it after Darius and Gurubunder are resolved.

But, since I'm here, I might as well do it now.  We'll be meeting some new characters and seeing some we haven't seen since the Privateer Point arc!

I'll hopefully (depending on how much I feel like editing video) have the next build log out tomorrow, and we can go from there.

Thank you for all of your support.

No New Comic - Lego Build Log 1: Goblin Fortress Rebuild!

 Hey, friends,

Like the title says.  No new comic, just a Lego re-build log.  Enjoy!

Chapter 52: The Duel

 Previously: Chapter 51 - Gurubunder's Sword And Armor  | Next:  Chapter 53, The Duel's Conclusion!

 Start Over:  Chapter #1, Habbo and Goldhook.

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If you ever wanted to ask the author a question about the comic, writing in general, or anything else, please  click this link and fill out this quick form!  Thank you!  I hope I have a lot of questions to answer!

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Thanks again for reading.

We can see Gurubunder slowly but surely unveiling all of his arsenal against Darius, and we can see Darius struggling.  Is the Prince really serious?  Is he actually outmatched?  We'll find out more next episode!

This holiday season, I don't have any funny comic panel to end on.  I think that's fitting; it's been a difficult year.  I don't have much to say about it, if I'm being honest.  It's just the way cancer works, I guess.  But I'm not here to be a downer, and I appreciate all of the support everyone has showed me throughout the course of this situation.

I do hope you've had a Merry Christmas, or whatever it is you celebrate.  I meditated for a while on the Solstice, and it helped me tremendously.  If you're the type, I suggest the same.

See you soon!

Previously: Chapter 51 - Gurubunder's Sword And Armor  | Next:  Chapter 53, The Duel's Conclusion!

 Start Over:  Chapter #1, Habbo and Goldhook.

The Author, Jesse Pohlman's Website! 

Chapter 51 - "Gurubunder's Sword And Armor"

Previously:  Short Story 1 - Prince Darius Deliberates| Next: Chapter 52 - The Duel

       Start Over:  Chapter #1, Habbo and Goldhook.
     The Author, Jesse Pohlman's Website! 

 

Previously:  Short Story 1 - Prince Darius Deliberates| Next: Chapter 52 - The Duel

       Start Over:  Chapter #1, Habbo and Goldhook.
     The Author, Jesse Pohlman's Website! 

9/27/2021 release notes:  First of all, happy birthday again to my beloved wife!

Thank you so much for reading!  In a lot of ways, this is the most heavily worked-on chapter of Chronicles Of Alleron, yet.  I spent a lot of time doing the small details, and it turned out pretty well.  I tried to set this chapter up with a somewhat strict focus on Gurubunder's actions, so it's like the camera following him around as he acts.

I also experimented a bit more with framing panels differently, so they aren't all just the same page and whatnot.  I still could composite things more, but taking pictures of Lego is quite hard (lots of bending over and sitting on floors, as well as fine motor skill issues).

I really hope you enjoy this one.  Next time?  Next time is Gurubunder vs Darius, and that fight could go a lot of different ways.  I honestly haven't decided how it's even going to go, yet.  I need some time to think about it.