#10 The Shr’eal
Monsters and other weird things exist in the Flaorian Woods. Woe to the poor soul who gets lost in there, for they are usually never heard from again…or what’s left of them is found. But for the past few years, many have spoken about an angel of mercy within the Woods–an angel that resembles a demon. It seems to come out of nowhere, coming to the aid of travelers who are fleeing the forest monsters. It does not speak, but leads them out, only to return to the forest.
What is this creature? A person who was saved by it has dubbed it the “Shr’eal”, an ancient word that roughly translates to “friendly demon”. Why has this creature decided to help humans and fight other monsters? No one knows…but there are rumors of a kind-hearted knight who was cursed by an evil witch, who sought refuge in the Flaorian Woods. These are only rumors, however, but one thing is clear–the Shr’eal, whatever or whoever it is, has been a source of hope to those who must journey through the Woods.
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Hello everyone, I'm Marc McKenzie, and this is my second year taking part in of this challenge. I've been a freelancer for the past few years, working in animation and creating commissioned work for clients including the New York Times. There have been ups and downs, but...that's life. Honestly, though, I enjoyed taking part in the challenge last year, and I hope to do my best this year...but I hope that everyone does their best and has fun! Ironically, I never really set out to do art at first. I studied something completely different in college and it was only because of an art teacher that I changed gears. Currently I'm living in Hillsborough, New Jersey, working on commissions, trying to find full-time work, and being a doting uncle to my niece.Subscribe
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