Shem is not amused by Qeriah's new hobby. Shem's anger makes him short-circuit. Shem reverts to his rawer form.
In Update #21, "Mother May I? Part 2", we learn that while Shem 'Etzem's holy form may easily defeat the Bavel Macrostructure’s minions, it’s no match for Em Qeriah’s lack of seriousness. Will Shem’s hair-trigger temper prevent him from becoming the Evaluator of Names? While this issue mostly continues the arguments and power struggles among the rising generation of Holy Tongue Society leadership and the old, it also shows how Shem can revert from his powerful, holy שום form back to his still-powerful, but baser עצם form. Adam comes up for a good reason at the end of this update. Get ready to learn more in the next update! (By the way, this webcomic will discontinue the numerical "Episode" system where some episodes last for multiple updates. While the next update would technically be Episode 16, this website's formatting plus ones like Webtoon and Tapas make the old system archaic. We'll just stick to numbering according to updates.) Other news Although it's not fully implemented, we updated the Wordpress theme to Toocheke Premium, which will allow us to use more Patreon and WooCommerce integration. If you've noticed that the site was slower recently, it's because we were trying to implement those features. I'm hoping to ask around to figure out a way to have the site run reasonably quickly plus have our own online store and bonus webpages for Patreon subscribers only. By the way, please sign up for my Patreon! Even a dollar a month adds up... Also, keep checking our wiki for updates. I've been adding beta sections to the Milhamah RPG storytelling game, plus there are all sorts of details about the comic there. Anyway, thanks for reading, and I hope to bring more updates soon!
 

 

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The Dumbkuchen will bake your brain

Posted on March 29, 2021 by eczarnik
Dumbkuchen lowers the Wisdom of whoever eats it. The Dumbkuchen, aka the Baumkuchen of Congealed Stupidity, is a brain-baking confection of confusion. A syrupy glop of stupidity tops the moist, pulpy tree cake below. But despite its earthy aroma, eating it is not a good idea! Anyone who takes a bite will see a drop in Wisdom! The Dumbkuchen comes from the אול shoresh root, which relates to trees and stupidity. Look forward to baiting enemies with this tempting treat in the Milhamah RPG and video game!

Milhamah RPG stats

Shoresh: אול Gematria: 37 Type: Consumable Size: Small Duration: Four hours Effect: Consumer is WIS -2D while duration lasts. Satiates Medium-sized consumer for duration. As bait, NPC characters of WIS < 2D or SHA < 2D must roll WIS or SHA resistance the first time they notice it. If the roll fails, they eat the Dumbkuchen.

 

The Violators take what they want

Posted on March 25, 2021 by eczarnik
The Violators are a band of traitors who joined forces with the Kittim mercenaries.

The Violators are a band of vicious criminals who grew up in the ‘Ever region. But given their existing outlaw status, they rejected ‘Aravah ‘Ivrit‘s side in the Milḥamah war, turned terrorist and backed the predicted winner: the Bavel Macrostructure.

Violators are loosely inspired by the the Sons of Light’s enemies, the “Violators of the Covenant,” in the Dead Sea Scrolls’ apocalyptic 1QM scroll. In the Milhamah video game, they’re enemies who invade the Ulpan Academy while grabbing onto and stabbing heroes.

The Violators are based on the אנס shoresh root, which deals with force and compulsion. This gang has a reputation for depraved war crimes, and the ruckus from their marching boot sandals threatens disaster and strikes fear in civilian hearts everywhere.

Fight these evil foes soon in the Milhamah RPG and video game!

Milhamah RPG stats

Shoresh: אנס Gematria: 111 Gender: Usually male, sometimes female Size: Medium Type: Humanoid Liability Points: 5  Merit Points: 0 Law Points: -3 (Evil)* DOM: 3 VIG: 2 GRA: 2 CRE: 1 WIS: 1 PEA: 1 BLE: 1

Use of Force (אנס) Range: Touch Area: None Duration: 2 turns Effect: Grapples target. Upon hit, target is damaged DOM+1D per turn grappled.

Compulsion (אנס) Duration: 3 turns Effect: A dark miasma surrounds and charms the target to fight on this character’s behalf.

Equipment: Calamity Boots

* While this character’s Hoq is not negative, he/she may not use any אנס abilities.

The Battering Ram charges ahead

Posted on March 23, 2021 by eczarnik
The Battering Ram will beat you with his log. The Battering Ram is an enemy who climbs the arboreal boughs of Ilan, one of several giant trees rumored to be the original Syntax Tree. He comes from the אול shoresh root, which deals with rams, trees, strength and foolishness. This spontaneous beast wanders aimlessly in the forest he worships. And his herculean strength lugs a giant oak log with a horned idol at the end. But woe to any intruder directly in front! His grand slam can send almost any target flying. Look forward to fighting the Battering Ram in the months ahead in the “Milhamah: Fighting Words” RPG and video game!

RPG Stats

Size: Medium Type: Beast DOM: 3D VIG: 3D GRA: 1D CRE: 2D WIS: 1D PEA: 1D BLE: 1D Equipment: Oak Battering Ram (Weapon) DOM +2D Abilities: Strong in front, Congealed stupidity

General’s Epaulets report for duty

Posted on January 16, 2021 by eczarnik
The general's epaulets give expertise and authority to the wearer. The general’s epaulets are worn by the head honchos of the ‘Ivrit Revival Movement. They give expertise and authority to the wearer, but are rare to find! Will the Holy Tongue Society be able to dig some up in the Ulpan? This artifact is based on the אלף and כתף shoresh roots. The first root is based on training (including generals), and the other is based on shoulders. The following stats below are for the beta of the Milhamah RPG:

General’s epaulets

Artifact Size: Small Weight: Very Light Worn: Torso Stat adjustments: DOM +1D, WIS +2D While worn, the user gains the Intimidation skill at +1D as well as the Tactics skill at +2D.

Tiqwah in B&W

Posted on December 28, 2020 by eczarnik
Tiqwah in B&W

Not a whole lot of news today. Just trying out different Clip Studio Paint techniques and sketching Tiqwah Tawit in black and white. I’m not sure yet how much time black and white inking and tones save compared to the color vector stuff I’ve done with Animate, but I’m guessing it will save at least one-third the time.

While making Tiqwah, I might as well create some tentative stats for her:

Tiqwah Tawit (aka Tiqṿah Taṿit)

Shoresh: תוי Kind: Ben Adam Affiliation: Holy Tongue Society Part: Determiner (Article) Size: Medium Liability Points: 14 Stats: DOM: 2 VIG: 1 GRA: 1 CRE: 2 WIS: 3 PEA: 3 BLE: 2 Skills: Leadership: +1, Ranged Weapons +1 Equipment: Abilities:   In the meantime, I’ve also been fleshing out the command structure for the ‘Ivrit Revival Movement for the Milhamah RPG. Keep following for more news ahead!