CALLING ALL ARTISTS

[Goldenwolf]

Hiya!! *waves* I'm thinking of starting a manga, based on one of my stories. I will need a crack (lols) team of manga artists to help me (cause im lazy XD ) Plus I thought this might make a nice group project. If the first issue works out there will be others and you people on here will be the first to view it!

[Goldenwolf]

Oh yeah, PM me for more details XD

[Commander Sparx]

I will help you.

[Karin Rengu]

I'll help you as well.

[Commander Sparx]

I have already once made my own Anime/Manga, just need to publish it. So I would be more than happy to help. But I have to say my style of drawing is a bit odd b but it blows the minds out of most. So my style might not be quite what you are looking for.

[divinephoenix]

I've been practicing this couple of days. i guess you might have seen some of my earlier works on another thread. So can I help out?

[Goldenwolf]

All of your help would be appreciated Sparx, this could be an oppurtunity to draw more fantasy based charas rather than sci-fi

The story is basically based around my story 'Broken Mirror'. Heres an extract from the story to give you an idea of whats it about

"The Mirror was created for the Itachian Royal Family by the first eight Deep Mages. They gave it to them as a gift, to help see any unrest in the kingdom, or to forewarn of danger from the outside. The Mirror itself is made out of purely each element the Deep Mages represent. That is why they sealed it together, it was safer as one controlled object than eight independent spirits. However, the Deep Mages warned the Royals that if someone used the Mirror for their own selfish gain, the Mirror would shatter into eight pieces and those eight pieces would return to their Masters. Since the first Deep Mages are long dead, we can only assume the pieces have gone to their descendants. They have a spell on them to make them not remember who or what they are. But if those eight independent spirits remember, then it spells disaster, not only for our country, but for the entire world"

[Karin Rengu]

hm...that sounds a little confusing. I think it'd be cool if the mirror broke and the 8 decendents got each piece that belonged to them. Then, people realize the mirrors are broken and want them so these 8 are always on the run. Soon, they meet up and join forces.

[Karin Rengu]

NO! NO! Even better, 4 want to use it selfishly, and the other 4 have to stop them!

[Goldenwolf]

Well, let me explain it a little better XD

Each Descendant of the 8 original Deep Mages has a individual element. Each piece of the mirror shares that element. So the when the mirror was selfishly used, by the Prince if you must know, it broke into 8 pieces. And those 8 pieces went to the 8 descendants. Once in the possession of the descendants, the 8 pieces become 8 women. They do not know they are the pieces of the mirror. They are normal everyday people, living as apprentices to the descendants. Learning the elements. Now the descendants arnt Deep Mages, as their ancestors were, but normal Elementalists, very powerful ones though. 8 people have been gathered to find these pieces before the pieces of the mirror realize what they are. If they realize, before they can be bought under the care of the current Deep Mages, then they could accidentally merge together in a unrefined creature of power, that has control over all elements.

Confusing @_@ But yeah

[Karin Rengu]

That's still confusing but that would make it appealing I must honestly say. But the 8 pieces becoming 8 women would be no fun. I think 6 pieces should become men and 2 become women. But wait, what is the genre of this? If its shojo then your idea is fine but shonen would require more men I would think...

So, these people are the super powerful pieces of the mirror. Do they have the potential to unlock the powers the mirror can give?
Also, these pieces of the mirror people somehow found the decendents of the original Deep Mages and are now working under them? hm...you'd think the decendents would be suspicious but that could be the reason that they chose them as apprentices...

[divinephoenix]

I agree. Maybe the 8 mirror persons could be like animals and such or a mixture so it'll all be different.

[Goldenwolf]

O the descendants automatically knew that they were the mirror pieces. The story actually focus' round on the 8 Finders!! And their journey to find the mirror pieces. And theres 4 men and 4 women of the Finders!! And they are all warriors of sorts. And the 8 Keepers (descendants) are a mix of male and female. Thats why all the pieces of the mirror are female, otherwise they wouldn't go together as one piece. And each piece of the mirror has control over their element, so can use it, with guidance under the Keepers. But as I said, the story is from the Finders point of view And 1 of thems a Felinuman (neko) and anothes a Moke (angel). And they have their own individual powers

[Karin Rengu]

What are the Finders? And what are the 8 elements?

[Goldenwolf]

The Finders are as the people the King have gathered and sent out to find the mirror. Heres the begining of the story so you can get to know them a little better:

GDiary Entry 1
Memories. Memories of feeling whole, feeling one again. Memories of others, close to me, dear to me, connected to me in some way. But the memories fade, throwing me once again into ignorance. My master makes sure of that. She does not want me to remember, though I do not know why. Apart from the memories, she is a nice person. But when I remember…well, she turns into something I do not want to discuss. I bought this diary today so I can record my memories when I remember them. Hopefully Master will not find it. I shall keep it under my pillows and in my pockets when I am moving about. Maybe this will help me remember once and for all who I am…

Chapter 1

The sun broke through the dull clouds, sending shafts of golden light on the village hall below. Many villagers were gathered outside, peering into windows or sneaking sounds through barely open doors. The Finders were holding their meeting, the most important group of eight people in the country. Chosen by the King himself to find the pieces of the Broken Mirror.
“I don’t think that is a good idea!” a tall armour clad woman stood, banging her fists on the table, “It was the damn Deep Mages that stole the pieces in the first place! Why should we ask for their help?” She looked to the man at the head of the table, his long fingers steepled, his eyes closed. He sighed and opened them, his penetrating look making the armoured woman uncomfortable. She sat quickly and looked away
“I was jus’ sayin’,” she muttered.
“Yes I know Judith, and your opinion is duly noted. However, the Deep Mages did not steal the Mirror. Those in possession of the pieces were chosen by the Mirror itself. Did you not know of the Mirrors history?” Judith shook her head slowly, still not meeting his gaze.
“The Mirror was created for the Itachian Royal Family by the first eight Deep Mages. They gave it to them as a gift, to help see any unrest in the kingdom, or to forewarn of danger from the outside. The Mirror itself is made out of purely each element the Deep Mages represent. That is why they sealed it together, it was safer as one controlled object than eight independent spirits. However, the Deep Mages warned the Royals that if someone used the Mirror for their own selfish gain, the Mirror would shatter into eight pieces and those eight pieces would return to their Masters. Since the first Deep Mages are long dead, we can only assume the pieces have gone to their descendants. They have a spell on them to make them not remember who or what they are. But if those eight independent spirits remember, then it spells disaster, not only for our country, but for the entire world,” The man leaned back and surveyed the seven faces of his companions. Nearly all of them looked as if this information was new to them, though the young blonde archer, Keioki, just yawned and looked bored.
“Keeping you up are we Kei?” Keioki smiled innocently and waved
“Not at all Keitaro, you continue telling your tales that were taught to us when we entered the Deep Academy,” Judith gasped and looked at Keitaro, who just sighed again
“You are a Deep Mage?!” Keitaro looked at Judith and shook his head pityingly.
“No, because if I was I would still be with them, as would Kei. We both decided to follow different paths, I a sword bearer, her an archer. But we both know of how useful the information the Deep Mages can give us is. That is why I suggest to speak with them first,” Judith looked uncomfortable, but the man beside her, a Felinuman, looked thoughtful. His white ears twitched when ever he was thinking.
“Something on your mind Gabriel?” Gabriel smiled
“I was just thinking, maybe one of the eight head mages has a piece of the Mirror perhaps? I agree with Keitaro, in saying we should go to the Mages,” A tall man with deep black hair and a huge poleaxe resting on his chair behind him, nodded.
“Yes, I to say we should talk to the Deep Mages, however I shall disagree with the fact that one of the Head Mages would have a piece of the Mirror. They want to find the pieces as much as the King does,” Gabriel shrugged
“Twas merely a suggestion,” Judith looked about her comrades, a defeated look on her face.
“Does anyone here agree with me? Janin, surely you must agree the Deep Mages are trouble?” The red headed woman Judith addressed just shrugged and shook her head
“I’m afraid I agree with everyone else Judith. It sounds the best logical choice,” Judith sighed and resigned to the fact she had lost
“Fine, but I’m telling you, I don’t like hocus pocus,” The girl on the other side of Judith grinned to herself then flicked her fingers at Judith, causing a white light to flash in front of the warriors face. Judith shrieked and jumped out of her chair. The girl began to laugh her head of.
“Zenta! That wasn’t funny!” Zenta, a wing eared warrior with a shock of pink hair, grinned and wiped a tear away.
“Sorry Judith-chan, I couldn’t resist. Hocus pocus indeed!” she chuckled along with the rest of the group as Judith sat down, scowling round the table. Even the blonde haired Kyo, usually a solemn man, was cracking a smile. Keitaro grinned to himself, then cleared his throat, forcing a serious demeanour.
“Anyways, I say we should head out in the morning to the Deep Mage fort. It is only half a days walk from this village, into the forest. For now, we should break of this meeting and relax the rest of the day,” he smiled serenely as every one agreed and stood. Keitaro ran his fingers through his white and black hair as Keioki approached. She ruffled his hair and grinned cheekily.
“So you gonna do something ultra boring and useful while the rest of us relax? I bet ya are!” Keitaro feigned innocence
“Of course not, I was going to go for a swim in the lake!” Keioki looked at him sternly
“You hate swimming. What were you really going to do?” Keitaro laughed embarrassedly and scratched the back of his head
“I was gonna write out the reports for the King,” Keioki rolled her eyes
“Paper work!! No way man, you’re coming with me. You said we should relax, and that’s what we’re going to do, you included!” she grabbed his arm and pulled him from his chair. The other laughed quietly as he stumbled after her. She threw open the Hall doors and dragged poor Keitaro from the Village Hall, and down to the lake. The pink haired Zenta and the Felinuman Gabriel followed them, laughing at their leaders misfortune. Keioki finally let go of the stumbling Keitaro as they reached the edge of the lake, dropping him onto the sandy beach. Zenta and Gabriel plopped down beside him, poking fun. Keioki stretched and raised her hands to the sky
“Ahh the sun came out! Finally!” She looked up and watched as the slow dispersing cloud was letting more and more spring sunshine through. She looked down again and watched the light play on the ripple in the lake.
“I love coming back home!” she threw herself down next to Keitaro, “Don’t you Taro?!” Keitaro smiled and nodded
“It sure is nice to be back. We’ve been gone too long. But we will be gone another long time once we set out on our mission,” Keioki looked sadly over the lake as she listened to Keitaro and nodded.
“Yes, who knows how long we shall be searching for the Mirror Shards. I wish we were not chosen, but it cannot be helped I suppose,” Keitaro smiled and patted her on the shoulder
“At least we are here now! And we get to show our new friends our beautiful home as well!” he smiled at Zenta and Gabriel
“Yes, your home is very pretty Keioki-chan and Keitaro-kun! I do like the lake. We don’t get lakes in my home country,” Zenta smiled her innocent smile as her wing ears folded up on her head. Kei and Taro smiled at their foreign friend. Gabriel nodded.
“Yes, this is indeed a beautiful part of the country. I wish I had lived here, but I was born in the Harshlands, at the foot of the Ragged Mountains,” he shrugged and leaned back on his arms, “It is peaceful,” Kei laughed and stood up
“Well lets make it un-peaceful! Never let their be a peaceful day in Viriel while Keioki Manif is here!!” She looked at her friends and pouted, “Though I don’t think we can go swimming in our work clothes do you?!” they were all still in their battle clothes, Kei wearing a blue and cream matching bikini top and tie on skirt, with blue platformed sandal shoes and her blue arching glove. Taro was still wearing his heavy home made grey long coat, over which three metal belts were tied, and under it, his black tank top and trousers. Two collars were also hanging loosely round his neck. Zenta was wearing her usual brown mini dress over a white ceramic battle dress, a short brown cape coming off the back of the mini. The same ceramic material was tied onto her wrists and arms by leather straps, leather gloves on her hands and metal protectors on her elbows. She also wore brown stockings under metal shin and knee shields and metal boots, all of which Kei knew would sink. Gabriel wore his full white body armour over black unclothes, a red cape on his back and a red sash round his middle. Red crosses decorated the shoulder plates of his armour, denoting the royal bloodline of his family. Keioki sighed.
“How are you meant to swim with all that metal you guys?!” The three of them looked at each other then at Keioki and shrugged. She sighed a bit louder this time and stood, hands on hips, “Well maybe you could start by taking the armour off first!! Zenta, you can come with me,” she helped the younger girl up and dragged her off to a little copse of high bushes, “Now, what are you wearing under that dress of yours? And is it water proof?” Zenta giggled and took off her brown dress.
“I’m wearing the ceramic dress! Silly Keioki-chan!” Keioki shook her head
“And what are you wearing under that? No, don’t take it off just tell me!” Zenta had started to remove the dress, but let it drop again.
“Oh, I am wearing bra and panties. My mama made them for me. But they are not water proof,” She looked downcast. Keioki patted her on the back.
“Don’t worry, I always carry extra waterproofs. I love to swim! You can magic them to your size if they do not fit,” she glanced at the girls ample bosom then at her own, “Though you might be the same size as me,” Zenta smiled and bowed
“Thank you Keioki-chan!” She took the bikini top and bottoms, these ones exactly the same as Keioki’s except they were green and cream. Keioki turned around so Zenta could change, and untied her own skirt, folding it up neatly and tucking it into her quiver.
“Just tell me when your done Zenta,” Zenta giggled behind her
“The top is a bit to big, but I shall magic it smaller Keioki-chan,” Keioki let herself smirk at the fact she had bigger breasts than the younger girl.
“I am ready Keioki-chan!” Kei turned and looked admiringly at Zenta. She was very pretty in the bikini. Her wings folded and unfolded excitedly on her head.
“Come on then Zenta, let us go wow the boys with our stunning figures,” she giggled as they emerged from the bushes, leaving their clothes and other things hidden under the bushes. Gabriel and Taro had folded up their clothes on the shore, Gabriel leaving his armour on top of them so they didn’t fly away. Both wore long shorts, Gabriel’s red and white, Taro’s grey and black. Gabriel’s tail twitched and he grinned nervously at the approaching girls.
“You both look very er nice!” Kei and Zenta laughed at his discomfort
“Have you never been swimming before Gabriel?” Gabriel laughed
“Of course I have, just never with two pretty girls!” Taro rolled his eyes and bashed Gabriel round the back of the head
“Stop hitting on your comrades you perv,” Gabriel laughed embarrassedly again and Taro turned to the girls.
“Last one in the water has to cook tea for the next week!” Kei smirked and began to run straight away, with Taro calling after her
“Hey I didn’t say go!” Zenta raced behind Kei as Taro said go. Taro, his arm outreached, began to protest, but Gabriel laid an arm on his shoulder and smiled
“Admit you lost that one mate,” Taro grinned
“You still haven’t beat me yet Gabriel!” and with that Taro raced after the girls, leaving Gabriel to feel very foolish on the shore. Kei hit the water first, wading in then, once deep enough, diving into the cool clear water. Zenta, her wing-ears flapping furiously, floated to the deepest part of the lake, then let herself drop in with a squeal. Taro waded in after Kei, diving after her as she swum away from him. Gabriel tiptoed slowly into the water, testing it with his tail. He shivered and walked in up to his ankles, then stopped. He stood there and watched the others fool around, Kei having swam out to Zenta, Taro close behind.
“Not getting in Gabriel?” Gabriel jumped and spun round just as two hands pushed him into the water. He splashed about in the two inch deep water till he realised he wasn’t going to drown, then looked up at the laughing Janin, a red headed ninja from north. She had abandoned her usual outfit for a black swimming costume, her long hair tied up into a bun. She bent down and held out a hand.
“Sorry Gabriel, couldn’t resist, watching you standing there like a fraidy-cat,” She helped him up and he flicked his tail at her, sending droplets of water on her.
“Hey! Now get in that water, cause your wet, so you might as well Gabriel!” she grabbed his arm and dragged him further into the lake, waving at the others
“Hi Kei, Zenta! Hi Taro!” Kei waved back and swam over to them, standing as soon as she could
“Hiya Janin! You coming for a swim too?” Janin smiled and nodded, pulling Gabriel up to them with a yank
“I bought a kitty with me. The others are coming too,” Kei grinned at Gabriel and then jumped on him, sending him crashing once more back into the water. He surfaced, sputtering, only to see Kei and Janin swimming away. Janin waved at him
“Catch us if you can fraidy-cat!” Gabriel scowled, his ears drooping from the water. He began to swim after them joining the other two. They splashed each other, Janin and Kei going round yanking people down by the ankles. They were soon joined by the other three, Judith opting for a silver two piece, Kyo and Talisman both wearing golden long shorts. The two were related in a way they would not explain. They spent the day splashing around in the lake, then sunning themselves on the beach, basking in the sun now all the clouds had gone. They watched as the sun slowly made its way across the sky and as the birds swooped down to snatch up the insects buzzing over the lake. Just as the sun was dipping into the horizon, Taro stretched and sat up.
“We’ll troops, shall we head in for the night? The Tavern does excellent food, and there’s two spare rooms at mine and Kei’s house if anyone wants to bunk with us. The rest of you can sleep in the Inn, next to the Tavern. Its free, so you don’t have to worry about paying,” There was a murmur of conversation then it was agreed that Zenta and Gabriel would stay at Kei and Taro’s, while the rest bunked at the Inn. They all got changed back into their clothes, then headed to the Tavern. Kei walked with Zenta, Janin and Judith. Kei was admiring Janin and Judith’s outfits. Janin wore a purple mini skirt, a netted tank top under some metal plates that covered her breasts, sides and neck, long black gloves under arm guards, matching long socks and metal boots, with a black and gold head band on her forehead. Judith wore armour plating on her shoulders and breasts, long white gloves under metal gloves, metal plating from her foot to her thigh and a piece of ribbon round her waist, from which hung two pieces of white materiel, one over her front, one over her rear. Kei giggled
“Don’t you ever get cold Judith?” Judith laughed and shook her head
“Nay, I’m a Frozen Amazon, from the Northern Wastes. We’re immune to the cold,” Janin shivered and laughed
“I get cold just looking at you!” she looked over at the group of guys, “I wonder if all of them wear armour?” Kei squinted at them
“Nah, Kyo doesn’t. He just wears that baggy gold coat of his,” Kyo was walking next to Talisman and the girls began to analyse their outfits. Under his gold coat, Kyo wore a high necked tan tank top, over a white vest. His brown trousers were tucked into black metal boots, a metal belt round his waist.
“I suppose the boots and belt count as armour Kei-chan?” Kei looked at Zenta and nodded
“I guess, but don’t he and Talisman have the same trousers and boots?” the girls looked closer and nodded in agreement. Talisman’s boots had a intricate silver design on them, but apart from that, they were the same. The rest of his clothes were different though. Talisman’s green jacket wasn’t baggy or open, but belted shut by two brown leather belts, a third on his thigh. He wore black metal gloves, the same as his boots, and a metal shoulder guard the same on his left shoulder. A tattered white cloak hung from the shoulder guard, covering his upper torso, front and back. A red ribbon was tied haphazardly round his head.
“I do like the ribbon, but why doesn’t he tie it properly, rather than just scruffily?” pouted Janin.
“I don’t know, but I like his huge pole-axe,” the other girls giggled at Judith as she looked at the confused. This got the conversation onto their weapons. The popular weapon, it seemed, of the Finders, was the sword. Gabriel with his white bladed broad sword that came up to his shoulder, Janin with her red bladed katana, Judith with her silver bladed long sword, Taro with his black bladed long sword, Kyo with his very odd looking black bladed long sword (“You sure that’s a sword Judith?” “Yeah it has a handle and a long blade with a pointy end, its gotta be a sword Kei,” “Okaaaay then,”) and Zenta’s glowing white bladed long sword.
“At least two of us don’t have the common sword,” The others pushed Kei playfully and she grinned at them. Her own weapon was a long bow, as tall as her, and Talisman’s weapon was his polearm-axe.
“Bows break too easily for my liking,” Judith eyed Kei’s bow critically, “And yours stands out a mile away with its red paint. How you meant to hunt with it?” Kei rolled her eyes
“It’s a bit difficult to hunt with this in a forest. This is a war bow, it’s not meant to be hunt-practical or camouflaged. If I want to hunt, I have a cross bow at home,”
“Oooh, gotcha. You gonna bring your crossbow with you? It might be useful,” Kei thought about it and nodded
“Sure, might as well. I’ll just tie it to my skirt, or maybe ask Taro to carry it,” she smirked and Zenta chuckled
“More like make Taro-kun carry it!” Kei laughed and patted Zenta on the head
“You got me there Zenta. When have I ever asked Taro to do anything!” the girls laughed as they approached the Tavern, the boys having already reached it. Taro looked at them suspiciously
“What you laughing about you lot?” Kei patted him on the head
“Nothing for you to worry about our esteemed leader,” Kei grinned and winked at him as she disappeared into the Tavern, followed by the other three giggling girls. Talisman patted Taro sympathetically on the shoulder
“Never mind Keitaro mate, we respect you still, even if your girlfriend doesn’t,” Taro snorted and stormed in after the girls muttering
“She’s not my girlfriend,” They all sat at the one big table in the Tavern, laughing and joking, Kei gently winding Taro up, feeling a bit guilty after embarrassing in front of the other guys.

[Goldenwolf]

And the 8 elements are as follows:

Air, Dark, Earth, Fire, Ice, Light, Nature and Water. There are several races in the lands:

Mokes (like angels but the wings can be anywhere on their body)
Felinumans (nekos)
Faeries (same size as normal humans but with butterfly or moth wings)
Nymphs( human like people who can change into a natural thing in consideration to their element eg Air - can change into a tornado, Dark - can change into shadows, Earth - can turn into a hill or rock or metal, Fire - can change into fire, Ice - can change into ice/glacier, Light - can change into a light/star, Nature - can change into a tree or plant and water - can change into a water plant or a water spout or a wave)
Foalecos (centaurs)
Draconians (dragons)
Aquilius (water demons can take human form but have neko like ears. normal form is a large bird made of water)
Rabbinas (rabbit nekos)
Kitsune (canine type people with human form and Kitsune form)