Bishop Weapons

Alright.... I gotta get this off my chest here because I've been pondering this for a while. A small fraction of a MUCH greater rant but... fucking hell am I addicted to @aychama's art. Like on a oddly surreal level. I absolutely adore the portrayal of these two together and the tension and atmosphere always gets me more giddy than a japanese school girl!

However... this comes with one major issue I personally have and know its 100% opinionated and biased. Ain't trying to hurt anyone's feelings but if anyone wants to disagree with or block me if you follow this stupid, idiotic tirade of mine, feel free. I understand and take full responsibility for what I'm about to say...

Ok here goes; aychama has done such an amazing job selling me on the fact that these two are damaged souls, seeking love, understanding and connection, that I get the feeling once The Betrayal occurs, I won't be satisfied in the slightest. It goes back to how in all honesty, I am annoyed with how the majority of the fanbase collective agrees that Narinder is a liar and is morally, evil, despite every aspect of the game subtly going out of its way to prove the opposite and its in fact just the Bishops and later, the Lamb "Player" who are the ones who are evil, and Narinder is a victim of his own hubris. This is one of the reasons why I aggravated towards aychama's portrayal of Narinder so much because he's almost 1-to-1 lined with his representation in the game. He has his own goals and mostly keeps to himself. He's searching for a way to bypass Death to grant not just himself, but everyone he knows true immortality and he hasn't told a single lie to Lambert or anyone he's spoken to.

Aychama's Narinder has yet to preform any acts worthy of being called evil and beyond the spouted opinions of those who envy the Kings, Narinder hasn't done anything wrong. In fact, he seems to be extremely lonely and focused, knowing he's walking a path many will not accept, but is choosing to do so for a reason beyond just a desire to subjugate others for personal pleasure. This lines up perfectly with the game, and especially the DLC where Shamura admits he led the Bishops to attack and bind Narinder, because he was afraid if Narinder granted mortals immortality, mortals would feel no need to rely on their Gods and thus, they would lose power and control. They feared that Narinder was going to take those who prayed to him, and eliminate their greatest fears, thus setting them free from Cosmic Law.

That doesn't sound like Narinder was ever evil to begin with and again, its why if Lambert does betray Narinder, I don't think I'll be satisfied, given how their relationship is developing. I know both are currently wearing masks to hide their true goals, disguising their intentions yet are still desperately reaching out for the other and knowing Narinder isn't, or hasn't been shown to be evil, means that despite Lamb supposedly being the protagonist and "hero", would be committing an evil act be it of corruption of power, or for the sake of their own pride and therefore, makes it hard for me to even begin to root for their success. They would be actively killing or enslaving the only person who ever treated them like a person of equal merit, who took time to see them for who they are, and didn't use their vulnerability against them, for wholly selfish reasons that wouldn't gel well with my brain.

Long-Winded, I know but it basically comes down to the idea that, unless aychama goes out of their way to make Narinder comically evil, or have Lambert corrupted so thoroughly that they become everything they hated about the Ruling Class, I can't see the betrayal actually happening. And even then, if and when it does, I get the feeling it won't hit hard because one or both would have to drift so far beyond their current characterizations that they would feel unrecognizable. Of course I can admit that I might be 100% wrong here. For all I know, aychama might pull some awesome plot twist outta their ass and just get me right in the feels or pull a bait-and-switch and go full AU with their own desired outcome or ending that they're holding onto. Either way...... this is probably my second favorite version of the NariLamb pairing because I love how raw, sensual and passionate it feels. I'm a sucker for two broken people desperately relying on each other and giving up everything to maintain that love and connection. I just hope that whatever ending they have planned, won't leave an empty feeling on the series because I'm drooling over this couple like a fat kid at a candy store and it never fails to leave me thirsty for more god damnit! lol

You guys know how it’s said that cats purr heals? Yea…

Lucifer and his daughter❤️‍🔥

TL:DR - Fox is right and Ewen/Narinder will have to make a tough decision very soon

Alright gonna drop this here but don't got too much to add because someone else beat me to it and was so on point, I'm annoyed my lack of sleep made me slow on the follow-up.

But the one thing I'll add, at least from my perspective is this; I think the Fox is correct and Lamb fears this fact of sentient nature. In truth, their relationship with Narinder is extremely one-sided, especially from their point of view. Its warranted of course, considering what Ewen was forced to become, all in order to survive. Their concept of romance and a relationship is so warped and skewed that its no wonder they believe Affection Control = Love and Devotion.

The same could be said for Narinder because, all things considered, the guy is a God. His relationship with mortals isn't the same as someone of his own kind, on his own level so his relationship with Lamb is nearly as flawed in its own right. Considering he has something of a personal connection with Forneus, Aym and Ba'al, its safe to assume to some degree, he aware of what it means and how it feels to develop an emotional attachment. It seems that maturity is coming through his relationship with Lamb who is helping him return back to that mentality he had probably before his 1,000 year-long isolation that probably drove him to a deeper level of insanity before his siblings bound him.

Now cutting all this rambling aside, I say the Fox is right in that Ewen's relationship is one-sided because they're only acting in self-interest and fulfilling their own desires at the moment. They keep Narinder under their thumb and refuse to give him the truest opportunity to leave or choose between Power or Connection. By keeping the crown, they know they're stronger than Narinder and can force him to their will, whenever they want. They have all the control in the relationship, but that of course is not a relationship of love or devotion, and the Fox points this out, much to Ewen's dismay and fear.

I think (my belief of course), if Ewen wants to truly know if they are loved, they're going to have to offer Narinder a truly honest decision and follow through with it 100% no matter the outcome, with absolutely no expectations or demands. They need to willing put themselves in a completely vulnerable state and offer Narinder the Red Crown to see if Narinder will choose Power or Love and no matter what he picks, they have to abide by that decision absolutely. In many ways, humility and faith would be the ultimate test of their growth and connection as an Ascended Mortal and a Fallen God

Eh but this is me just rambling and if you think this is bad, should have seen the 9 page essay I wrote and was trying to trim down. >_> I got issues.... lots and lots of issues... but this is damn good shit from @melled42 and I've been foaming at the mouth, waiting for updates like a kid watching Saturday Morning Cartoons!

COTL narilamb comic

Changes part 1, part 2 tomorrow

(all along with wips and stuff a week early on patreon)

Looks like the lamb has a fox friend. we're reaching the last 3rd of these comics, lets gooooo

Been here. Just wanna eat alone and in peace but some extrovert wants to adopt you for some strange reason.

Conjunction || #2-10

look at that crown. craving that drama. psychotic little shit I love it.

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Know the Leotard Lamb (yeah I know its bunny suit but I'm a sucker for alteration) has been trending a lot lately, but was reminded that Mel did it first. She's a trend setter before her time. Praise.

Happy Easter to the narilamb fans

this might be the most bi thing i've ever drawn.

who's egg is that?

The Fabulous Fumbled Fingers Feline has been dubbed. Cute atmosphere I gotta admit but the sax made me laugh my ass off lol

ROYAL AU COMIC DUB!?

Hello everyoneeee!!!!!!!!!

I'm so excited to finally share this comic dub done by the talented @alyexvaexva !!!!! He put so much -and I mean so much- effort into this video!!! Please go and check it out ! <3 Hope you guys enjoy it as much as me!

The voice actors are Lore_weaver (For Narinder) and AylexVa (For Lambert)

Ramblings under the cut!

Working with him was such a delight honestly, I used to watch comic dubs waay back so I knew about them but I had never seen how they were made. So watching Alex voicing and editing this video has made me appreciate the amount of work, dedication and love people put into them!

We had some hiccups here and there because I wasn't thinking about my comic becoming a comicdub and didn't know about the process so there were stuff that needed to be fixed here and there but it was totally worth it!

I'm so happy with how it came out! Anyway- that's all! Thank you <3

Dig this emotionally and mentally healthy shit right here. Something so much of the fandom lacks. The ability to actually sit down and communicate. All their problems aren't fixed, but one step forward is so much better than watching artist have their two characters just spin their wheels like a god damn hamster.

Well freaking done.

I temporarily revived my dead blog just to post this so hi XD

I've seen SO MANY talented people making COLT art and I love admiring/reading them so I thought I should contribute too and not keep it to Twitter only

This all started with the idea of drawing Lamb in an extravagant white fleece, then I wanted to make it Narilamb, then this happened

Love this dynamic more than I can accurately describe without rambling ❤️‍🔥

First Dance

This wouldn't get out of my head, so I got it out of my head by drawing it

This that GOOD shit!

I would kill for some of your Nari/Lamb lore. Adds I love the way you draw them both, it’s so unique and cool looking!

:O I haven't touched on anything lore wise in a hot sec - I could go on about my funny weirdos for a while I dunno where I'd start lol! And thank you!!!

Hurts so damn good! Haven't seen an ending for the Narilamb pairing that hit this hard since @circuscountdowns's 2-part image about it. It deserves a lot more views and attention. Such a solemn and strong way to end the story of two immortal beings who've spent eons together, watching the very changing rise and fall of countless eras.

For me, I just imagined them being alive so long and together for so long, they practically become forces of nature and existence itself, ascending to higher beings and even becoming outer entities that learn how to create, shape and balance aspects of existence itself. But this, i love this a lot. 10 Freaking Stars. Needs more love.

Aftermaths

I made this comic as part of a class assignment, and I think it turned out really good! The original text came from a scrapped AU outline I wrote a while ago, but I loved this bit so much I decided to make a comic based on it. The basic background info for this story is fairly simple: the Lamb renounced the Red Crown. Them and Narinder are the last remaining immortals.

I might make a prequel comic to this, but I'm not sure. I think I'll call it After the End AU if that's the case.

(also just because I'm a bit paranoid about stuff like this: disclaimer that the hands on page 2 were traced, but with my own image)