“A Party of Special Magnificence” Here we go! An origin story from before the comic began. Things will get intense. Warnings will be given. Except for the butt shot. Sorry, it had to be done. It won’t get more lewd than that. Visually, at least.
Be careful out there.
The scene opens on a close-up of the inside of a tent, slit vertically with each overlapping edge woven to prevent fraying.
Hob, barely audible and unseen: "<I was doing my final rounds and saw only you. Was the fighting in your area as bad as I heard?>"
Nak, barely audible (but increasing in volume) and unseen: "<it was close. Many... will not be attending but we succeeded.>"
Panel 2
The two sides of the entrance start to darken as two individuals approach...
Hob, getting louder: "<I am sorry to hear that. Does this... include Nok?>"
Nak, getting louder: "<Yes. it is one reason for our late arrival. Apologies for our tardiness.>"
Panel 3
...the one on the left becomes a familiar silhouette. The figure on the right pushes fingers through the overlapping flaps...
Hob, almost normal volume: "<None needed. Your trials were long. As well as the journey.>"
Panel 4
...and begins to open the entrance, revealing that they belong to Nak. The gobo on the left begins to help. The world outside is white and bright, as if the tent is adjusting to the light.
Nak: "<That is still no excuse...>"
Panel 5
In an extra wide view of the large tent, we see a sleeping gobo concealed under a blanket on a cot close on the left. Nik - with only one slashing cheek scar - has been caught finishing dressing, pulling on a gambeson. The crate behind the gobo has a belt draped over the edge and a wineskin behind it. Closer to the entrance is a backpack and smaller tent roll propped up against a barrel, on top of which rests a candlestick in a simple holder. Hob is stepping in, garbed in a gold-plated version of the gobo's standard iron armor, with a longer chain shirt and bracers. Hob - horn in hand - is listening to Nak, who has also entered. The gobo's face is unmarred but Nak does have a sling on the right arm, just visible under a dark blue cloak. The gobo is also wearing black breeches. To Nak's left is another cot, empty save for another candlestick holder. Another is found much closer to the viewer on the right, providing additional illumination, resting on a crate next to a sack and sheathed sword and dagger. Through the entrance, another tent can be seen in the distance, as well as a pair of gobos going about their business.
Nak: "<...for my kin lacking the motivation that Nok inspired.>"
Panel 6
The angle changes to Nak's perspective. Nik is fiddling with the inside closures of the gambeson, eyes closed and head turned away in casual defiance while speaking with Nak (offscreen).
Nik: "<Don’t blame me, Nak! You try to wake Nab and get ready.>"
Panel 7
The scene flips to Hob and Nak. While the armored gobo takes in the surroundings, Nak's eyes narrow and the gobo gestured over the shoulder to outside. In the short distance outside a gobo is carrying a basket of bread, seemingly ignoring another gobo who is trying to start up a conversation.
Nak, punctuating: "<Get. Going. Now.>"
Panel 8
The view pulls back. As Hob raises the horn while turning to consider Nak's words, Nik quickly dashes across the area towards the crate with the weapons...
Nak: "<I'll handle this.>"
Panel 9
...and after grabbing the sheathed dagger, rushes between the two gobos and out the tent. Nak ignores the motion and instead watches as Hob makes a comment while readying the horn.
Hob: "<Please. Leave it to me.>"
Nak: "<As you wish.>"
Panel 10
The scene goes white as the only thing sensed is a very audible "HOB", so potent, that it sends Nab, pillow and blanket into the air...
Panel 11
...only to come down with a "Ker-Ash!" on the cot when the volume - and the world - returns to normal. The blanket fails to conceal the gobo's backside during the fall.
Panel 12
In a closeup, Nab struggles with the covers, trying to grab the edges while kicking out a foot to get balance until...
Panel 13
...finally revealing an exasperated face, fists holding the blanket tight and up for some sense of modesty.
Nab: "<What's your problem?!>"










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