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Important Reminder about Discord and Patreon Content!

Hey everyone! I'm pretty sure you're all in the know about this, but I wanted to clarify just to be on the safe side.

Most of the previews and Patron-exclusive content has been shared via Discord rather than the site. However, if Discord isn't convenient for any of you, please let me know and I will upload more of the WIPs and such to the site as well.

Another note. The Discord bot has done a MISERABLE job giving invitations and properly assigning the Patron role in my server. If ...

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Moonlight Angel - Page 61

Packing lighter than usual.

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Moonlight Angel - Page 58

As the battle begins, we find a familiar face wondering the town.

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As is my wont, I updated Ven's appearance slightly. Nothing drastic, just a bit more expressiveness on his face. I also remembered just how much I love writing his dialogue. He's seriously one of my favorites. <3

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Moonlight Angel - Page 54

 Chapter 4 cover: https://www.deviantart.com/ryusuta/art/Moonlight-Angel-Chapter-4-Cover-800496528

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Sorry I couldn't get this done in time for shading, guys. I was having a nightmare in terms of energy and motivation. So much so I might need to take a couple of weeks off to recharge my batteries. If someone would like to com...

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Moonlight Angel - Chapter 4 Cover

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So, things have really begun to pick up on Moonlight Angel and I decided that the chapter should have a cover image. 

:iconKyrio: did the original sketch for the image, which can be found here: https://sta.sh/01mikbnxl3um

:icontomek1000: deserves credit as well. They wanted to work on this page (and even began doing so), but unfortunately some physical issues ...

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Moonlight Angel - Page 52

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Shading by :iconkyrio:

DA archive: https://ryusuta.deviantart.com/gallery/65667832/Moonlight-Angel-Comic
FA archive: https://www.furaffinity.net/gallery/ryusuta/folder/522284/Moonlight-Angel
Tapas archive: 2019-05-07 01:26:33 +0000 UTC View Post

Moonlight Angel - Page 50 (WIP)

 Honest, his bedside manner is usually better than this.

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We call this page character development with a side-order of world-building, garnished with plot progression.

I've got to make a slight apology. This page was long, tiring, and EXTREMELY complicated to draw, so I wasn't able to get it sent off for shading in a reasonable amount of time. To slightly make up for this, I'm gonna post this flat colored version a day early this week and then I'll update...

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Moonlight Angel - Page 49

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....*Sigh* Page 24 and 39, guys. Do try to keep up. <3


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I admit, I don't have much that comes to mind when it comes to the creation of this page. It's the first page I did ENTIRELY in my new sketching style, though, and it really has seemed to save a TON of time and increase the quality a bit. 


By the way, yes the paper he's holding is blank. She was suggesting h...

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Moonlight Angel - Page 48

 "And she kicked the bucket on the way there... So I have to fill it with water again." 


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So, wow. one of the REALLY amazing things about this page is that I found this crazy-innovative way to sketch things out on it, which saves a TON of times and helps with the quality. It's something I implemented partway through it and even though it's not visible here, believe me when I say it helps. I'll be showing the WIP to my $10+ Patrons as well as showing it off on ...

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Patreon Overhaul 1: Semi-Early Access!

Well, guys... I've been putting a lot into my Patreon lately, and I wanted to give you all some quick updates.

First the minor stuff. I've done a tiny bit of cleanup on some of the pledge tiers, adjusting some of the reward levels and clarifying some of the information on them. Nothing too dramatic overall, but if you have any questions about them, please let me know ASAP and I'll sort it out as best I can!

Still have no idea why the Patreon bot on Discord doesn't work. If you're ...

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Moonlight Angel - Page 47

 

Maybe... she's a better doctor than she thought...?

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I feel a little guilty because the background is a bit simple here. I meant to add some extra, but kinda handcuffed myself by having her home be relatively plain near that door. I might add a little bit more later.

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Shading by :iconkyrio:

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Moonlight Angel - Page 46

Page 45: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/30810426/


I'm pretty sure that's just a caramel root beer float.


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Shading by :iconkyrio:


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Moonlight Angel - Page 45

Page 44: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/30725534


Rohan would probably be concentrating very hard on keeping his eyes blue... 


...If he was aware that his eyes change color with his emotions.


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Shading by :iconkyrio:


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Moonlight Angel - Page 44

Page 43: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/30639714/


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Gonna be honest here. I changed the design of Fiona's boots a little because I thought they'd look more sleek and interesting if they were taller. If you really want, you can have a headcanon that she has two similar pairs of exterior steel-toes knocking around. XD


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Moonlight Angel - Page 43

 Nothing out of the ordinary here, folks.

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 Honestly, I couldn't hold off on the sequence for a full week, so you guys get a double-length page! Besides, Istrala transform quickly in a burst of light normally, so who am I to deny my audience of a good, proper transformation sequence~?

Drawing the transition in the non-panel segments from light to dark was a bit of a challenge, but one I thoroughly enjoyed. Special props to Kyrio, who came up with th...

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Moonlight Angel - Page 42

 Page 41: https://www.deviantart.com/ryusuta/art/Moonlight-Angel-Page-41-785463307

THAT'S an encouraging sign...

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Thanks for your patience on this one, guys. Sorry it's a tiny bit late, but I hope it was worth the delay!

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Shading by :iconkyrio:

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Moonlight Angel - Page 41

 I'm pretty sure that's normal.

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Welcome back everyone! Hope you enjoy the start of a new chapter and a new year of Moonlight Angel! 

The first two panels were pretty difficult on this one. In fact, the pose on the first panel were so challenging (and Google Images was so unhelpful), that I actually had to take a picture of MYSELF doing it in order to have a reference for it. I think it turned out alright, ultimately.

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Moonlight Angel - 1 Year Anniversary!

 Thank you ALL for supporting this comic for a full year, and for supporting my art in general for almost a decade! I love you all with every fiber of my being. You guys make this worthwhile. ;w;

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Deadlines suck. Gonna post the WIP so I can meet the deadline (barely), but then I'll finish up the picture and get it up. Thanks for your patience!

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Moonlight Angel: The Enyos

 As I continue to slowly chip away at my backlog of work, this week we will take a closer look at the mysterious and often mischievous little imps known as enyos. 

Enyos are unique creatures, and though they tend to have a simple approach to things, they can actually be as emotionally complex as their Istrala and human counterparts. It's still unknown what makes enyos seek out the humans that they do, but one thing is certain: these creatures are often more cunning than pe...

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Moonlight Angel: The Soul Eater

 For this week's intermission, we take a look at the mysterious eldritch creature known simply as the "Soul Eater." A dangerous and unpredictable monster regardless of its form, the Soul Eater stops at nothing to achieve the goal of its masters.

...Kind of a slightly less hellish version of Meeseeks.

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Moonlight Angel - Page 40

Page 39: https://www.patreon.com/posts/moonlight-angel-23870835

Well, guys... Moonlight Angel's second chapter has been completed and we're almost at the first year anniversary. This has been one incredible ride and it would not be the same without all of you. I want to thank each and every one of you for supporting this comic, either by donating, spreading the word, or simply reading and fa...

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Moonlight Angel - Page 39

Page 38: https://www.patreon.com/posts/moonlight-angel-23694578

"It's in your blood. ...What's left of it, I mean."

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Speaking of blood, I might tweak the visuals of the blood on this slightly later on. I'm PRETTY happy with it, but as mentioned, this is a bit of an experimental time with some of the visuals.

I want to give a VERY special thanks to Prysmfox an...

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Moonlight Angel - Page 38

 Page 37: https://www.patreon.com/posts/moonlight-angel-23446204

Um... Happy New Year?

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I was to give a VERY special thanks to Prysmfox for his unbelievably generous 200 dollar donation on Patreon. I can't express enough how much that means to me. I'll be able to get back to the shaded versions very soon.

Anyway, we're getting very close to the en...

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Happy Holidays from Moonlight Angel!

As if being turned into a demon wasn't enough, Rohan finds himself playing the role of seeing-eye reindeer for the cutest blind little elf. How he was talked into the outfit is something I'll leave to the imagination.


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In all seriousness, I want to thank each and every one of you for the years of support and love. There isn't a single year that goes by when I don't remember how grateful I am to be able to produce art and comics that reach people. that touc...

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Moonlight Angel - Page 37 (WIP?)

Page 36: https://www.patreon.com/posts/moonlight-angel-23293509

Page 38: https://www.patreon.com/posts/23694578

Okay, I think I'm gonna leave this here for people that guessed that Alicia might be the one to name him Aethyr: 2018-12-20 06:33:19 +0000 UTC View Post

Moonlight Angel - Page 36

Page 35: https://www.patreon.com/posts/moonlight-angel-22995550

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Huzzah! I'm back!


It was a lot of fun doing all of the facial expressions on this page. I feel like the best visuals could convey an accurate idea of what's going on even without text.


I'm also toying around with different ideas for the background to make them a bit more dynamic. The...

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Moonlight Angel: Sick Week

 An accurate representation of a few days ago. Except that I didn't have an ice bag. Or a king-sized bed. Or a bed.

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So, yeah. I came down with this INSANE stomach bug for a few days over this past week. I don't know if it was the flu exactly, but whatever it was, it kicked my ass. I'm really very sorry I couldn't get a page finished this week, but it just wasn't in the cards. I would have had to massively rush it and the quality would have suffered as a result.

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Moonlight Angel - Page 35

 Page 34: https://www.patreon.com/posts/moonlight-angel-22845886

Well... THIS sight is encouraging...

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The Soul Eater has always been a bit weird and different to draw, and I think ...

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Moonlight Angel - Page 34

Page 33: https://www.patreon.com/posts/moonlight-angel-22709527

"<Who? Me, or the monster I'm fighting?>"


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Still working hard on getting Early Access up and running, but that has been a very difficult hill to climb. 


As for this page, I'm still improving on the general appearance of Istrala muzzles. I'm definitely happy with the action ...

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Moonlight Angel - Page 33

Page 32: https://www.patreon.com/posts/moonlight-angel-22282852

Nice to see a stab wound victim patiently waiting its turn.

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Well, we're finally back on schedule! I've been working very hard not only to get THIS page finished, but ALSO...

...Well... keep an eye out in the next couple of days, because Early Access is finally coming for Patrons! That's right; $20 Patron...

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