Comic for Monday, January 17th, 2021

So I could offer a bit more of explanation of Saraine's magic, but I think it will be somewhat more explained next page...

As for her activating it with a keyword, I've noted before that's not required, but some mages do it; it's more of a very primitive formula construction - they've associated the formula with the word and by speaking it back they recall up and project the formula. Some mages use longer phrases, some use single words, and while some import will often be ascribed to the words, that comes from the associations the mage has to that word and is intentionally recalling.

Anyway, due to other factors in life (the Kickstarter) I've been pretty busy. No one told me it would involve so many people emailing me. As much as I may have occasionally bad mouthed sales departments, I must admit that I don't enjoy playing their fiddle here. Not complaining, per se, as it's done very well, just... tired. It's a lot to deal with. I think it'll be in fits and starts, but trying to get some things squared away before the campaign ends, and dealing with international logistics is like kicking myself in the shins... challenging and painful.

I really sort of thought I'd start the Kickstarter, then have more time as it would just sort of run on its own...

Complaining about my job is sort of tradition in these comment boxes, but now some of the people that read this are my clients, so to speak. I think there's a little cross over from people that follow this comic to following my other stuff (in, in some cases, just because it's my stuff...) but not much the other way around, I suppose, though I know there's a few folks here that found that stuff first.

Anyway; been tired. Life is still weird; hope you're all doing well.