Patron Exclusive 15 Page Comic {October 2022} (Patreon)

Progress Update 3:30AM October 6 ,2022

Project is complete! ^o^

Progress Update 6:16PM October 5, 2022

K9Lupus and I will be working on finalizing the Text tonight so pages should be up Tonight/Early Tomarrow. All art is currently completed for the project, just need to flesh out the text and add it to the images! ^o^

Wanted to create something HUGE for you all before I go on my yearly end of year break, I'll have more on that in another Patron post.

This Project has by far been the largest project I've ever undertaken in a single month, given the shear number of Assets and Characters created for it!

This project has been nearly an entire month in the making! 

4 Characters (Including Animal and Human Forms)

5 Complete Environments/Scenes

40+ Individual Props and Prop Parts

Creating a TF setting with a Victorian/Steampunk esthetic is something I've been wanting to do for a long time now and with the completion of this project I now have that setting, and will very likely be exploring more characters with it in the future! ^o^

The Story 

We are going to join Mira the Wondering Snake Charmer for her "Initiation" into The Menagerie Freak Show, as she becomes even more closer to her snake companion than she ever thought possible!

Thank you so much K9Lupus for Joining me on yet another Journey, it was as enjoyable as ever and I look forward to our future Collaborations!

Thank you all for your patience and understanding. And As always Thank you all for your support. Hope you enjoy what we created for you here! ^_^

Text Transcript

Title Page

 FREAK SHOW

Mira

Art- Russell Tuller

Text- K9Lupus

Page 1

The Year is 1925 and a struggling Sideshow is about to find its savior in a particularly curious beast, Sidghe . For years she has watched the Sideshow leader struggle and grew found of him, eventually she decided to reveal herself to the Showman and the two of them discovered an inseparable bond. With Sidghe and her fantastic animalistic form heading the shows the simple sideshow turned major attraction quickly and the two partnered up to create what we now know as “The Menagerie Freak Show”.

Along with her fantastic appearance Sidghe also had an equally fantastic ability, the ability to Transform Humans into their “Animal Affinities” turning them into human animal hybrids, many unsuspecting Performers attracted by the fame of the Freak Show have been transformed by her hand, but never have any complained, finding their transformation enjoyable and contributable to their performances.

For years the show has grown, adding more and more Freaks to their line ups, bringing awe and wonder to ever growing crowds of showgoers, all of whom believe the show to be nothing more than smoke and mirrors, but no less impressive and worthy of multiple visits!

But, this months installment isn't about The Menagerie or its many current Freaks, No. Let me introduce to you, Mira the Snake Charmer. A wayward soul, ousted by her own people and left to wonder. A staunch disbeliever of magic and the supernatural she has toured with many traveling Shows and has gained quite the reputation with her snake companion.

This fame attracted the eye of The Menagerie prompting its owners to send her an invite. Mira, ever waiting for the next big opportunity accepted the invite despite having to become a “Freak” in order to perform she shrugged it off, “It was just makeup after all?”. She will soon find out that it is far, far, more than that.

And this is were our story starts, with Mira speeding towards the Freak Show, with her caravan in tow, on the night before her life is to change forever!

Page 2

Sidghe- You will find your responsibilities outlined below. But don’t worry. There will be plenty of time to adjust to your new accommodations. Be assured…all walks of life are welcome here. Take as much time as you need to look the contract over.

Page 3

Mira- She’s quite dedicated by staying in makeup after her performance. The craftsmanship is unmistakable. These scales feel so real."

Sidghe- "And with this handshake, the deal is done. I look forward to getting to know you better Mira. Welcome to our family.

Page 4

Mira- Let’s try and get some rest. We’ve got a big day ahead tomorrow Kalbela. You promise to keep an eye out for any would-be intruders? Good. I know I can always count on you.

Page 5

Mira- Argh, such odd and vivid dreams. 

I can’t shake the images of all of those coursing serpents bearing their countless colors all around me, their overlapping patterns ebbing and flowing like some form of great mandala. 

Now my head pounds as if I indulged in a much too generous helping of the doctor’s crimson tonic. 

On that point, why is my hand so heavy against this silken pillow? 

How odd…

It’s almost as if the dream has followed me to the waking world.

Page 6

Mira- What manner of grand sorcery is this? The pull and tug of my limbs’ flesh into such an unsightly being occurs as effortlessly as the kneading of dough. 

I fear this is no mere flight of fancy run rampant through my imagination. 

Page 7

Mira- I need to figure out exactly what’s going on before this gets any worse. 

Did the dream somehow infect my being? 

To think such strange and 

altered appendages would be able to support my body. And this pattern of scales… 

I’m turning into one of the Admired Ones. At least my legs still seem to be intact and functional. 

Come on Mira! 

Don’t think too hard about it. Stand up!

Page 8

Mira- Oh no… I truly am becoming something other than human; whether that is beyond or less so I am fearfully uncertain. 

The way this tail moves to and fro - everything so warm and pliable, it’s as if the muscle and flesh is willing itself into being. 

No ounce of skin remains unaltered now beneath these patterned scales. But still, there must be something left of the old me. Everything couldn’t have been robbed.

Page 9

Mira- What great travesty is this?! My head is as barren as the sun-scorched deserts by which I have undergone many travels. No man would dare look upon a face like this without a readied stone braced in his hand.

Page 10

Mira- That deceiving wench! 

All that made me human is gone – destroyed. She’s taken everything from me. 

I’ll demand she undo this terrible transformation, and she will listen with an eager ear if she values her life.

Page 11

Mira- I will not leave you behind though, 

my trusted friend. 

For that magic crafter to sneak in here 

and possibly remove you from my life 

would be unbearable. It would destroy 

me down to my very spirit. 

What is this? 

Why do I feel such a link pulling me to you and you to me? 

Has this always been here without my knowing? 

A lively thread of fate linked between us tasted on the end of this newly-forked tongue?

Page 12

Mira- I feel the braced tensions of concern within your coils as acutely as if it was my own flesh. You feel for me and are ready to act on my behalf and for that I am grateful.

Truly, we are not so different now, you and I. And perhaps those similarities we share are our joy to now discover. This is the beauty in what I am now.

Ease Kalbela. There you go. 

We will face this new 

challenge together. 

I promise.

Page 13

Mira- Leaving the trailer, the sound of scattered applause fills my senses as the rumble of the machinery driving the performance nearby whirs and hums in its mechanical heartbeat. The sun against my scales is warm and inviting, lulling my senses into a cozy daze with thoughts of curling my body to lounge across a sturdy stone.

Master of Ceremonies- I must say you look quite spectacular dear Mira. Our seamstress I’m sure will have a delight fashioning a fine garb to bring out the beauty of your being. You will have all that is needed to feel whole and welcomed among us. 

Again, we thank you for becoming a part of our family.

Sidghe- I apologize for not greeting you during our contract as my true form. You see, it was never my intention to bring harm to you, only to show you the potential of your being and your connection to your dear friend. Though your old body no longer exists, your  future is still whole and intact. You are not a servant here or subjected to my will. This life will be of your own accord. 

Page 14

Mira- I'm finally feeling like I'm getting the hang of this new body. Maybe I wasn't ready to face what I truly was then, but I am now. I perform at a level unlike anything before. My companion and I are of one mind together. The crowds are enthralled and on the edge of their seats to glimpse what wonders we can share their way. My old life is far behind me now and everyone's so kind here too. It took a long time, but I'm finally home.

Random Father- I can't believe what these folks are able to do with some makeup and wires. So lifelike! Worth every penny to be back here.

Random Fathers Child- Wow, look at that one there Papa! It’s almost as if I’m in the jungle from one of our storybooks. Please, can you lift me up so I can get a closer look?