#nirveus

Following from the previous image and also inspired by @hyenafu's webcomic Slightly Damned, here's another Jakkai from Nirveus.

This is Seamus Sparkeye, the leader of a team of hunters. He was the one who raised the Nirvenese Mountain Dog that Nameless now looks after. He's known to be quite spirited when it comes to hunting. He utilizes many weapons in his line of work, such as the bow and arrow, the axe, the spear, and can even use a rope javelin for those opportune moments when he sees a fish in the river. In fact, he's very good at throwing things like knives and hatchets -- and you can't beat him in a game of darts. But his go-to weapons are his pair of hunting knives, which are always on hand.

Unsurprisingly, he's been hunting for many years. He's good at finding his prey, and he can skillfully strike them down undetected. The climbing tailpin he has attacked to his tail has often been used to provide a good high vantage point for striking unsuspecting critters. He'll jab the pin into a tree or cliffside and hang upside-down waiting for his quarry to get in range before making his move. It's certainly a neat tactic for archery, and if things don't go well he's at least as so high a spot that his prey can't chase after him.

But he really likes to take risks. He may opt to fall from the high distance and strike his prey in-person. It's usually in the interest of satisfying his hunger for action, a good dose of adrenaline to keep him feeling young and spry. Of course, he's gotten many scars from such reckless behavior, but it's never deterred him from jumping back into the fray.

Oh, and maybe don't try to pick a fight with him. He's taken out wolves and bears without fear, so he's certainly not afraid to get a fellow Jakkai's nose bloody.

BONUS:

Seamus Sparkeye, shirtless.

So recently I felt like making a Jakkai, a race from the webcomic Slightly Damned, created by @hyenafu. I looked up info and mulled over what I'd want to make, and this was the result.

This Jakkai makes his home in Nirveus. If you ask anyone there, there's little to nothing about him that seems to stand out. Nothing in regards to his stature, his markings, or his personality. What's more, his egg was not among the group when he was supposed to hatch, and no one seems to know his origins. But even when he was old enough to make the choice, even he couldn't make up his mind what to call himself. Thus, he's since been called Nameless.

His indecisiveness is a common issue. He never knew what he wanted to be when growing up, and never had any sort of strong interests or hopes. He also seems to lack a strong personality, acting very plain. But considering his existence so far, it's no surprise his outlook is somewhat bleak. He's aware of what little he has going for him, and believe his life is more or less inconsequential. As a result, he just waits to see what will happen next.

Nameless was eventually confronted by the leader of a hunting team, one Seamus Sparkeye, who knew of him and decided to give him a purpose. Nameless was given the job of looking after the team's mount, a large female Nirvenese Mountain Dog. He would be responsible for feeding and caring for the dog, and eventually even training and driving her for going on hunts. Ironically, the dog also had no name. But Nameless noticed Seamus and the team often called for the dog by shouting "OI!", so eventually he decided Oi would be her name.