Salutations Pandas of all types!
Our second episode of Penthos released on the 22nd! The comments and support for it was much appreciated in all aspects! Every positive comment was uplifting to the work myself and Zimi puts into the story and visuals.
We have all-new members joining Penthos soon in the next episode. Comments and personal messages came through asking about the Sheeplings that are shown here and there and even shown on our social media. So, because it's been asked for here it is. There are three sheeplings: Andromeda, Lumee and Chaska. Oldest to youngest, exactly in that order.
We're so exuberant by the fact we're doing this project that I'll let you all in a little secret about this ... Project Penthos.
So, a little FAQ about myself, this project and Zimi.
1) Penthos' original story and design are all from a different work that I am working on. I am working on a novel under the title, Until the End of Time. It takes inspirations from Greek Mythology to weave a tale of strife and loss and the star of that novel is... you guessed it, Penthos!
2) I am a writer that seeks to be an author of both comics and books, akin to Neil Gaiman.
3) Zimi, my artist, is a traditional artist. She follows the direction and sketches I provide for the comics. Originally, Zimi created art on her Instagram through various medias, all which are traditional. From watercolor to ink, I found myself allured by the style and had never seen a comic use that kind of style. So experimenting! You can find Zimi at @zimister_
4) Prior to the comic, Zimi was a fan of a Twitch streamer where they had a streamer/fan relationship. She was a long-time and returning fan of the broadcast. That streamer? Me.
5) Penthos, the comic, takes place in a time before the book and I have plans that would bleed into the book.
6) Penthos' world of Gaia is what I call Gaia Prime. I take into my story the idea of multiple lines that run and branch with every decision made. However, everything has an original point, and that is Gaia Prime. An experimental world of magic and wonder favored by the entity known as Fate.
7) The novel, Until the End of Time, is considered a more Dark Fantasy and adventure novel. Unlike the comic, which I consider more Fantasy and Romance due to the fact it will be mostly dealing with Penthos and Miseria's relationship and the power of your loved ones in times of need dealing with deep emotional traumas.
8) Inspiration of the stories are based on real-life facts of my own life. As with most writing, events that occurred during my upbringing or in my relationships, or coping really, show in the personality of Penthos. He and I are one in the same, at least as a "shadow" of my former self.
9) The Sheeplings were an idea and design from Zimi herself. She was super excited to draw adorable animals and created them within an hour and a half!
10) The Sheeplings were all named differently. Andromeda, while also a greek mythology reference is the name of a very close relative. Lumee was named by a good and old friend of mine. Chaska is a name Zimi gave her because she thought it was cute, and Chaska is babeh~
There you have it! Some Faqs about myself, Zimi and Project Penthos!
Hope it was an enjoyable read, Pandas!
More info: webtoons.com
Penthos and the Sheeplings
