SHF Fanart Thread!

[MintiLime]

You have had questions for me, and now I have a question for you, @MintiLime ! How do you feel about Sol employing a truly out-of-pocket method of torture against the Lady of Death & Taxes, an individual who will otherwise kill Sol and has killed Facet, in order to escape permanent deletion?
It will be a method of attack as revolting as the end to the date with The King! It may even be worse! To give a major hint, the abusee become the abuser to throw the Lady off her game. @HelloHound this is probably context you could use as well.
In other words, should Sol's powerful drive to live against all odds overtake their morals, or should their morals overtake their drive to live? What da ya think?
Feel free to postpone judgement until the last two chapters have been read! Just know the chapter will be out by next Sunday!
All it will cost me is more fluff to create a less cruel (but still really nasty) plan to take down the Lady of Death & Taxes.

Wooooo boy.

That’s a hard one. Couple questions- is this premeditated or spur of the moment reaction? Would this mean Sol is stronger than the Lady of Death and Taxes?

I mean it would be a really interesting character development… and I could see the Lady of Death and Taxes actually letting it happen, not caring, working during the time to prevent a drop in revenue… then that could really crush Sol’s outlook, as one of the worst things to happen to them wouldn’t even phase another… leading to self-worth and doubt, wondering if they’re just that weak as a person…and then that could be counterbalanced with the Lady of Death and Taxes being shown as end game Sol if nothing changes, just an apathetic person with twisted morals that makes coffee for the working class but will kill someone to make transporting them easier. It could be a psychotic break point for Sol, unleashing the memories of the massacre, making them realize what they’re becoming and wanting to change it, but after the first time doing something it becomes easier to do it again… leading to internal struggles throughout the next plotline.

But this would be awfully dark. Honestly, I would go through all the emotional turmoil, having the LoDaT not care, and THAT snap Sol out of it. The fact that the adversary wouldn’t even be phased by this act, Sol realizing how they’re acting like the king, how LoDaT is so out of it to basically be a caricature of a human being, and then maybe having nightmares about if they had gone through with it. Then, that could hold off on the psychotic break, with just nightmares teasing about what has happened, lingering on Sol’s mind even though they brush it off as just dreams, slowly revealing cracks in Sol’s dangerous coping techniques

Is this Medusa?

It’s @TheMonotonePuppet’s MC from her novel Charisma! Think human that gets “tainted” by their trauma to become a Wonderland-esque monster while maintaining a semblance of sanity in a dungeon-break, dark-magical-girl manga world

 

[TheMonotonePuppet]

Wooooo boy.

That’s a hard one. Couple questions- is this premeditated or spur of the moment reaction? Would this mean Sol is stronger than the Lady of Death and Taxes?

I mean it would be a really interesting character development… and I could see the Lady of Death and Taxes actually letting it happen, not caring, working during the time to prevent a drop in revenue… then that could really crush Sol’s outlook, as one of the worst things to happen to them wouldn’t even phase another… leading to self-worth and doubt, wondering if they’re just that weak as a person…and then that could be counterbalanced with the Lady of Death and Taxes being shown as end game Sol if nothing changes, just an apathetic person with twisted morals that makes coffee for the working class but will kill someone to make transporting them easier. It could be a psychotic break point for Sol, unleashing the memories of the massacre, making them realize what they’re becoming and wanting to change it, but after the first time doing something it becomes easier to do it again… leading to internal struggles throughout the next plotline.

But this would be awfully dark. Honestly, I would go through all the emotional turmoil, having the LoDaT not care, and THAT snap Sol out of it. The fact that the adversary wouldn’t even be phased by this act, Sol realizing how they’re acting like the king, how LoDaT is so out of it to basically be a caricature of a human being, and then maybe having nightmares about if they had gone through with it. Then, that could hold off on the psychotic break, with just nightmares teasing about what has happened, lingering on Sol’s mind even though they brush it off as just dreams, slowly revealing cracks in Sol’s dangerous coping techniques

It’s @TheMonotonePuppet’s MC from her novel Charisma! Think human that gets “tainted” by their trauma to become a Wonderland-esque monster while maintaining a semblance of sanity in a dungeon-break, dark-magical-girl manga world

Sol is definitely not stronger than the Lady of Death & Taxes. That lady is near the peak. This is completely premeditated. The moment Sol predicted the Lady of Death & Taxes was going to kill them and their brother, and especially once they observed (because as they were still able to observe things despite being dead the last time they were beheaded, they could still observe things while beheaded this time) that D&T will certainly kill them, they started figuring out a way to save their life and their brother's life (because let's be honest here. D&T is not going to let another Miasma-corrupted human continue around, so the brother is more of an afterthought kill once the heart has been obtained for truly eliminating Sol).
This is a case where they leverage their incredible manipulation to incite the trauma of the Lady of Death & Taxes, while employing numerous abilities to leverage the Lady's own attacks, baiting her into seriously injuring herself.
After all...
Sol can recognize that the Lady's apathy...
Is Skill-enforced.
~She just needs to find the limit to D&T's Skill and Will~
Which naturally concludes some out-of-pocket shit to elicit such trauma.

Huh. You know, D&T was originally just a method to get us from Point A to Point B. I didn't realize that D&T could parallel Sol so hard now that I've fleshed her so much. That could definitely be a method to get Sol to change, but I was hoping for a "found family" type thing... the change must start when we come full-circle! You might not understand what I'm implying with that most recent sentence (there is some minor spoiler-stuff I'm avoiding), but I do like your idea a lot... problem is that their weakness has been enforced a lot already.

 

[MintiLime]

Sol is definitely not stronger than the Lady of Death & Taxes. That lady is near the peak. This is completely premeditated. The moment Sol predicted the Lady of Death & Taxes was going to kill them and their brother, and especially once they observed (because as they were still able to observe things despite being dead the last time they were beheaded, they could still observe things while beheaded this time) that D&T will certainly kill them, they started figuring out a way to save their life and their brother's life (because let's be honest here. D&T is not going to let another Miasma-corrupted human continue around, so the brother is more of an afterthought kill once the heart has been obtained for truly eliminating Sol).
This is a case where they leverage their incredible manipulation to incite the trauma of the Lady of Death & Taxes, while employing numerous abilities to leverage the Lady's own attacks, baiting her into seriously injuring herself.
After all...
Sol can recognize that the Lady's apathy...
Is Skill-enforced.
~She just needs to find the limit to D&T's Skill and Will~
Which naturally concludes some out-of-pocket shit to elicit such trauma.

Huh. You know, D&T was originally just a method to get us from Point A to Point B. I didn't realize that D&T could parallel Sol so hard now that I've fleshed her so much. That could definitely be a method to get Sol to change, but I was hoping for a "found family" type thing... the change must start when we come full-circle! You might not understand what I'm implying with that most recent sentence (there is some minor spoiler-stuff I'm avoiding), but I do like your idea a lot... problem is that their weakness has been enforced a lot already.

Okay so… premeditation ups the evil-ness level for me no matter what. Also increases intelligence lol.

Considering Sol very much values Brother Miasma, I can understand the reasoning of “kill or be killed.”

The King had less of a sense of personhood and so their morality is… non-existent at best. No chance of liking him. I think it would give Sol a new, very high unlike-ability factor, like how Magpie immediately seemed different once you know his delusions.

Definitely proceed how you wish to, just keep in mind that it’s going to change the image. So far Sol hasn’t meant to do may harm. I’m not exaggerating to say I’d rather Sol eat D&T than go through with what I think is going to happen… I mean I understand but I’d literally rather Sol eat her alive. Maybe because I don’t fear death but I would fear someone taking advantage of my natural weakness to force things onto me. It feels more real. I feel like you could totally come up with other absolutely terrible things that don’t involve it: encasing D&T in a sarcophagus/Iron maiden of melted down coins, gouging her eyes out and inserting pennies down through her eye sockets into her brain like a piggy bank, burning her Tax documents…


TLDR: I’d skip the MC committing SA because I fear it more than death. This is definitely your call tho so you do you but I fear for Sol’s… well, soul. Whatever you think fits the narrative is best. I’m just a little softie over here wanting everyone to have a happily ever after.

 

[MidnightFox]

I'm lost as to what the point of your essay like messages are about can't you be more Straight and concise?

 

[TheMonotonePuppet]

I'm lost as to what the point of your essay like messages are about can't you be more Straight and concise?

Sure! It just ends up sounding a lot ruder because of how blunt it is. The sentences are along the lines of "Do this, do that..." kind of blunt.

I'm lost as to what the point of your essay like messages are about can't you be more Straight and concise?

@MidnightFox the stuff in italics is an excerpt from my chapter. I was feeling lazy in making a complete description, so I copy-and-pasted from my story.

 

[MidnightFox]

Sure! It just ends up sounding a lot ruder because of how blunt it is. The sentences are along the lines of "Do this, do that..." kind of blunt.

Blunt is actually better in my case since i can actually understand what someone is trying to say, as opposed to being round about it

 

[MintiLime]

Blunt is actually better in my case since i can actually understand what someone is trying to say, as opposed to being round about it

? I think I missed something

 

[MidnightFox]

Don't mind the details

 

[TheMonotonePuppet]

? I think I missed something

Don’t worry. Just a continuation of a Discord conversation involving SH fic. I’ll be honest, I’m not sure why this was the location chosen though..:

 

[MintiLime]

Pose redraw!

Beginning ear alterations + inhuman-neck-process

 

[TheMonotonePuppet]

Pose redraw!

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Beginning ear alterations + inhuman-neck-process
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Lookin' great!!

 

[MintiLime]

Lookin' great!!

Do you like the disjointed arm? Want to clear it before adding
Also, beginning fur process:

Zoomed out view of fur:

First time I’ve done realistic fur digitally and I’m loving the look so far:

The gremlin child is finally coming together

 

[TheMonotonePuppet]

Do you like the disjointed arm? Want to clear it before adding
Also, beginning fur process:
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Zoomed out view of fur:

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First time I’ve done realistic fur digitally and I’m loving the look so far:

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The gremlin child is finally coming together
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I love the fur for the ears a lot!
And the disjointed arm looks great!

 

[MintiLime]

More questions: Ears behind or in front of bow?

It would place a lot more emphasis on the ears and I could do a high pony with the bow.

 

[TheMonotonePuppet]

More questions: Ears behind or in front of bow?
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It would place a lot more emphasis on the ears and I could do a high pony with the bow.

Hmmm… pinned behind the ears, but instead of a high ponytail, more to the side, lopsided behind the ear on the viewers’ left (Sol’s right ear).

 

[MintiLime]

Sound good! Will make the change.

Im also adding crystals to the ears and going to be adding more texture and highlights since the ear was looking like a geode to me.

I will probably highlight the hair in a similar style to the crystals to give that sapphire look

Geode:

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Is this bow placement good?

Don’t worry, I’m shaping the ears!

 

[TheMonotonePuppet]

Sound good! Will make the change.

Im also adding crystals to the ears and going to be adding more texture and highlights since the ear was looking like a geode to me.

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I will probably highlight the hair in a similar style to the crystals to give that sapphire look

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Geode:

Blue Aura Geode, Cosmos Geode, Electroplated Crystals, Aura Geode, Night Sky Geode, Twilight Geode, Universe Crystals, Blue Galaxy Stone Uk - Etsy

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Is this bow placement good?

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Don’t worry, I’m shaping the ears!
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Absolutely flawless!!! I love the geode idea, which makes it match so well with the hair!!! Inspired! ???

 

[MintiLime]

Random style shift:

How do we feel about a smoother more realistic look? (I made a copy and decided heck with it might as well try)

Aaaaaaa if I do that I can add the frost effect!

 

[TheMonotonePuppet]

Random style shift:

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How do we feel about a smoother more realistic look? (I made a copy and decided heck with it might as well try)
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Aaaaaaa if I do that I can add the frost effect!
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I really love it!!!! That’s super cool!!! Both of the skin textures are deeply enjoyable to look at! Whichever one you go for finishing, could I please download the unfinished other version as well the finished one? I love both styles a bunch, and want to memorialize both!!!??
I’m not sure about the hair though. I kind of prefer the other hairdo, just because it doesn’t look as flat on the outer edges. But I’m not sure if that’s because it is unfinished.
By the way, minor question. Are you able to make it so she smiles with her right eye (the one above the splitting cheek.)?

 

[MintiLime]

I really love it!!!! That’s super cool!!! Both of the skin textures are deeply enjoyable to look at! Whichever one you go for finishing, could I please download the unfinished other version as well the finished one? I love both styles a bunch, and want to memorialize both!!!??
I’m not sure about the hair though. I kind of prefer the other hairdo, just because it doesn’t look as flat on the outer edges. But I’m not sure if that’s because it is unfinished.
By the way, minor question. Are you able to make it so she smiles with her right eye (the one above the splitting cheek.)?

It will take me an outrageous amount of time, but I can finish both of them. Which one do you like better? That way I’ll finish one first

1000% not done hair- I just couldn’t stand the two styles clashing and used a premade brush that is made of strands, leading to a flat look. Especially due to lack of color.

And I’ll see what I can do for the smile!!!

It will take me an outrageous amount of time, but I can finish both of them. Which one do you like better? That way I’ll finish one first

1000% not done hair- I just couldn’t stand the two styles clashing and used a premade brush that is made of strands, leading to a flat look. Especially due to lack of color.

And I’ll see what I can do for the smile!!!

Adding to what I said- I usually draw each individual strand myself, like in the first one. I’m never a fan of special brushes for some reason
Smile sketch: