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Published: 2018-03-10 11:34:36 +0000 UTC; Views: 34530; Favourites: 1457; Downloads: 0
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Description Nope, not adoptables this time..!

I'm both nervous and excited to finally be sharing this news, but ..

The project is ALIVE!!

Origin
For those of you who don't know.. Nearly a decade ago, I began this fan animated series inspired by The Legend of Zelda, called: Sundial of Shadows. You're welcome to view the first (attempt) episode here   Long-story-short, I was ill-prepared and eventually had to end it. The series was dead, but the project was only put aside..

..Until now 

The Story
For a number of months now I've been working through the preproduction stages of SoS; that includes the writing and concept art. I kept it a secret until I was absolutely sure I had the strength to pursue the project fully.. And here I am! After much preparation procrastination for this announcement. 

If anything positive came from the cancellation of TTB's book publication, it's that I was given the freedom to choose whatever project I was most interested in following next. Funnily enough, it was during the making of the 5th chapter that I began lending my attention a little to SoS, to keep my brain entertained. During the lethargy of my post-book-cancellation depression, and after much art block recovery, I got the chance to truly consider reviving the animated series. I became inspired - A feeling I haven't had in a long time, and one I believed I'd never have again - It was as though my soul had been revived! 

I acknowledge that it's an ambitious project, and I wouldn't be making this announcement if I wasn't sure I could hack it. I'm worried, scared, doubtful and excited - Nothing I don't already experience on a regular day - But I'm certain of my will and desire to bring this story to be, besides, what else would I be doing with my time, but creating? 

The Conclusion
We’re only into the early stages now, so I can’t say for sure when the production of the first episode will take place, and I don’t want to make any promises. I’ve been planning for the story very carefully, and I’d like to be certain of all the details before I begin the official series. 

Please Help to Support The Creation of SoS
Only if you can

The reason for the series' original cancellation was that I didn't have the financial backing to support the time and energy such a project requires. 

$1 a month. It all adds up, and would make a great difference to the progression of the preproduction.

But I’m certainly not asking for your help for nothing. As a patron you’ll have exclusive access to hidden content, such as WIPs and concept art relating to the project (which means early clues about the direction of the story!) What I’ve posted above is an example of what more you’ll find on my Patreon  

And here’s a thing I’ve always wanted to do but never got the chance, you'll have a special mention in the credits of the first episode. 

It goes without saying that the final episodes will be free for everyone to view. I wouldn't have it any other way! 

End
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this, I hope you're as excited as I am to see this story brought to life once more. As I mentioned, we’re only in the early stages, but it's happening! And most importantly, I'm enjoying myself. 

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Comments: 111

IJKelly In reply to ??? [2020-02-15 16:35:21 +0000 UTC]

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kinuyki [2018-10-10 22:03:04 +0000 UTC]

I can't believe it

Words cannot describe how much I feel right know. I watched your series years ago and I was so captivated and intrigued and I cried, I'm so so overwhelmed that all those events took place so that you are able to continue your project - and that I saw this post! Like what are the odds? For the first time in months I'm on DeviantArt again and was scrolling through some group until I randomly klicked on an atwork of yours, I unknowingly klicked on the picture with many birds on them and find myself a years old memory reviving in the back of my head. I wasn't even a watcher, I didn't even know you were on DevianArt! I'm speechless...

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Arouchan [2018-08-28 14:24:45 +0000 UTC]

God I just love love love all the character design!!!

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jaysusthesinsavior [2018-07-20 22:56:57 +0000 UTC]

So cool!

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Skobeloff [2018-07-02 18:58:27 +0000 UTC]

Love it!

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lelaizar [2018-06-12 18:11:53 +0000 UTC]

this is just amazing

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Furied-Angel [2018-06-05 12:48:04 +0000 UTC]

I'm a Legend of Zelda fan of one year, and while scrolling through YouTube, I watched your series.

And I have to say, it was FANTASTIC! Animation was spot on (in the opinion of someone who doesn't animate) and I loved where this was going. 

Seeing it was discontinued broke my heart, but seeing that is not, in fact, discontinued makes me sooo happy. While I can't give any support in the terms of financial (I'm a broke kid on summer vacation), I can be a fan. And I will. 

I can't wait to see what you do! Take your time, being rushed is the bane of projects, and you don't need to be rushed. Furied out!

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UniverseOfChella [2018-05-08 10:05:58 +0000 UTC]

I cannot wait for this project to continue!

I first found SoS in 2014, when I first got into Zelda as a whole. I stumbled upon the first episode completely by chance on YouTube and was absolutely captivated by it. The artstyle, the story, the characters ... everything took my breath away! I was so disappointed when it was discontinued, but I understood how busy people could get. Now, I'm really looking forward to its continuation! Good luck with the rest of the project!

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IJKelly In reply to UniverseOfChella [2018-06-02 09:19:45 +0000 UTC]

Ahh that's so wonderful! Gosh that takes me back .. I'm stoked you're excited for this project, and I look forward to sharing it with you!  Thank you for your message of encouragement and support!  

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zeldaprincessgirl100 [2018-04-22 18:29:46 +0000 UTC]

Dude dude duuuuuude, that's awesome, i very much enjoyed your animation, it was so beautiful and touching, i wish you the best of luck.

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IJKelly In reply to zeldaprincessgirl100 [2018-06-01 08:43:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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Iva-Inkling [2018-04-20 18:27:23 +0000 UTC]

oh my GOSH I am so excited you're able to bring this back! This takes me back to the good ol livestream days with all those weird shenanigans 
Best of luck!

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SecludedSoul87 [2018-04-15 03:21:25 +0000 UTC]

I missed LoZ: SoS I remember watching the first animations, thats how I cam to your DA page! ^u^ I'm happy you're bringing it back!

Also, the Oolys give me a similar feeling that Majora's Mask gave me.

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sparksel [2018-04-13 03:40:22 +0000 UTC]

a friend just linked me to your stuff and oh my GOD these are AMAZING, every time i think I've found a favorite design on this page i find a new favorite

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Squabasaurus [2018-04-13 00:15:18 +0000 UTC]

I am so happy you're pursuing this!!!
I found SOS years ago when I was on a different DA account, and I just saw it again on YouTube for some good nostalgia feels, and you have no idea how much you just made my day!!!

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LizzardDraws [2018-04-06 05:56:15 +0000 UTC]

AHHH these are beautiful!! ;o; i actually found your zelda series a while ago and had thought itd be awesome if you'd pick it up! i know you're busy and TTB had taken a lot of your time. So, im so happy you're picking it up again! i loved the first ones X3 I cant wait to see!! keep it up! ^^

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PrinceCheese [2018-04-03 00:48:10 +0000 UTC]

OH MY GOSH HOW DID I NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS!! I'm so excited and happy for you! This concept art is just gorgeous and I'm looking forward to seeing it all fully realized! <3

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Sasha-Bespalova [2018-03-23 18:24:33 +0000 UTC]

Great wonderful amazing magic concept art! I absolutely love it! Wish you all luck for your project! This is glorious! I just noticed how many exclamation points I wrote, but it's from how your work impressed me

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talikira [2018-03-22 13:32:02 +0000 UTC]

oh my goodness ♥ ♥

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Konveekou [2018-03-22 12:22:35 +0000 UTC]

I am still at awe that this project is going to be re-made/ continued.. it's one of the first works I got to watch from you and there was so so much love poured into it.. I really can't wait to see what you're planning on making
Your owl designs are legit to die for.. I can never ever have enough of your amazing dreamy works. Each one is a piece of art by itself I could write a whole essay for each one of them but I try to keep comments short. You still know I am going to go berserk in disc //cries
Best of luck with this project, I am sure it is going to be s t u n n i n g! I am cheering for you with all i've got!

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CrimsonSunset218 [2018-03-20 15:57:59 +0000 UTC]

OH MY GOD!!!!   YOU'RE COMING BACK TO SoS?! 

I'VE BEEN WAITING YEARS FOR THIS!!!

Of COURSE I'll support you on Patreon!!! *hugs*  I am sorry I don't have anything else I can offer you.  I can't draw.  I can't animate.  BUT I CAN FAN-GIRL ALL OVER THIS!!!

(Looking at your owls I almost wonder if Kaepora Gaebora is related to them.  )

*hugs*  I hope you have fun creating. Best of Luck to you!

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Gurdim [2018-03-20 15:31:50 +0000 UTC]

this is a really interesting design style and project

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Narsilion [2018-03-17 18:12:49 +0000 UTC]

this a feast for the eyeballs Q__Q

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Allomeros In reply to Narsilion [2018-03-20 12:37:08 +0000 UTC]

Ah so TTB has been cancelled then. Thats a shame but understandable. Nevertheless, this seems quite ambitious!

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Ugh-first-aid [2018-03-14 02:17:08 +0000 UTC]

<3 Absolutely gorgeous. Your work is as beautiful as ever... I remember sitting up till stupid O' clock in the morning watching your streams...Your work is even more beautiful and you just go from strength to strength <3  you've really grown into your own and inspire so many people! Never forget how amazing you and your art work is! ; w ; I look forward to seeing you grow even more! <3 I can't wait to see what beautiful work you'll produce next! I'm honestly so proud of you! > w 👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Likopinina [2018-03-13 10:27:48 +0000 UTC]

I love the owl creatures and they look so good in your style! I'll be looking forward to this project!

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Noxaunu [2018-03-13 09:49:17 +0000 UTC]

I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS

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eevatakala [2018-03-13 03:09:08 +0000 UTC]

OH MY GOD OWL PEOPLE ...yesss please

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paradoxus249 [2018-03-13 01:27:47 +0000 UTC]

they are so cute, I'm melting T-T

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Ayumon29 [2018-03-12 21:43:11 +0000 UTC]

OMG YAAAAAAAAAS I MISS THEM SO MUCH OMG AJKSLDJFSALDFJALSKFJSALKDFJ

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sandflake-adoptables [2018-03-12 16:24:23 +0000 UTC]

ah, i had wondered what happened (my fault - i'm not very good at keeping track of things)

Well there you go !!! It'll be exciting to see this project come to life ^^ Indeed, I think the way you draw and design creatures has such an otherworldly charm to it. Not to mention how you do wings themselves. I'm very glad you're pursuing something that makes you feel happy~

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giz-art [2018-03-12 10:26:23 +0000 UTC]

This is a so WONDERFUL new !!!

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hybridcapital [2018-03-12 01:21:53 +0000 UTC]

i am absolutely in LOVE with these designs!

I just want to say you're my #1 favorite artist and inspiration <3 Your courage and passion is very motivating.

You can do this! >:0

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Kim-SukLey [2018-03-11 23:05:32 +0000 UTC]

I found you because of this story sooo many years ago!
I'm really excited about it

By the way, I love the creatures you create, and how clean your concept art is. My art is just so dirty! Sketchlines have essentially become I part of who I am

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Lindblut [2018-03-11 10:38:04 +0000 UTC]

Wow, these are incredible! Old gramps owl is my fav!

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Juvartis [2018-03-11 08:46:20 +0000 UTC]

These are all SOOO COOOL!!  

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The-Curious-Wanderer [2018-03-11 07:39:16 +0000 UTC]

SO LIKE

HUMANOID OWLS ARE MY JAM???
YOU CAPTURED IT SO NICELY AAAAGH

psst, is it okay if I made a character inspired off these? I love them so much ;;;

also ahhhh man I'm terribly sorry to hear about the project being cancelled ;; I love seeing your art tho, (I think one of your adopts has become my wallpaper) the watercolor style is just


so FANTASTICAL and enchanting to look at ;;


oh aND 
IM EXCITED FOR SOS I DISCOVERED YOU BECAUSE OF THAT SERIES

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IJKelly In reply to The-Curious-Wanderer [2018-03-11 08:40:49 +0000 UTC]

Dude..

GO NUTS!!! 
I would be thrilled to see your personal take on one of these guys! You're absolutely welcome to it.

Aw gee, thank you so much    I look forward to seeing what you make! Also-- I appreciate your appreciation for the precious owl people

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The-Curious-Wanderer In reply to IJKelly [2018-03-11 14:32:46 +0000 UTC]

srdfghjkl I had this owl selkie concept long ago and I was just absolutely stuck with how i wanted their owl form to look like,


like Im not content with just regular owls-


SO I SAW THIS AND FREAKED OUT LIKE


TINY ARMS AND HUMANOID FACES


WHY HAVENT I THOUGHT OF THAT


soyeahIhavedrawnsomethingupgahaha

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IndustriousFox In reply to The-Curious-Wanderer [2018-03-19 09:01:43 +0000 UTC]

AHH I'd love to see what you've drawn!   If you don't mind!  

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The-Curious-Wanderer In reply to IndustriousFox [2018-03-24 00:08:02 +0000 UTC]

Ah yes I have tagged the3

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IJKelly In reply to IndustriousFox [2018-03-19 09:57:06 +0000 UTC]

Oops, I responded on the wrong account, my bad X''-D

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CrimsonSunset218 In reply to IJKelly [2018-03-20 16:14:34 +0000 UTC]

  I don't know if we can forgive you for being human.

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IJKelly In reply to CrimsonSunset218 [2018-03-22 12:23:31 +0000 UTC]

Aww duude ; ;    X''-DDD

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Lillooler [2018-03-11 03:56:20 +0000 UTC]

!!!!
I was so terribly sad for you when I read the news that Thicker Than Blood was canceled. I cannot imagine how difficult it must be for you as the creator, because as a spectator I was seriously bummed. I've been around watching your art transform and your projects develop for years now, and I can say with conviction that you are one of my favorite artists anywhere. To read the above and see that you aren't giving up on giving life to an old project (the one that happened to bring me into your fan club) fills me with so much encouragement and pride. You freaking ROCK. You keep at it. I'm rooting for you!!!

Also this is the best news ever and I am so freaking happy. I miss Solaa!

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IJKelly In reply to Lillooler [2018-03-11 04:31:51 +0000 UTC]

Can I just... 

I don't know what to say, your message.. Thank you  

And also, I realised -- Thanks to your avatar image - That you've pledged and I just--   

Thank you so much for your kindness and support

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Lillooler In reply to IJKelly [2018-03-20 04:25:08 +0000 UTC]

TBH this gave me a reason to join that website. I am so glad to offer my support!!!
   
I love your work! Be encouraged!    

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IJKelly In reply to Lillooler [2018-03-20 10:09:56 +0000 UTC]

!!!! 

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IJKelly In reply to IJKelly [2018-03-11 04:47:46 +0000 UTC]

I want to say, to do with the cancelled publication, it was indeed very difficult to accept, and also process.. On one hand I was relieved - Given the suffering the workload was putting me through, and my lack of satisfaction with the story because of the poor planning - And on the other hand, my end goal; that thing I'd been working so many long nights for, skipped meals, family time, me time- Had all seemingly been for nothing. It took a ton of thinking and figuring out to recover from that loss, and I now realise it wasn't all for nothing. 

I'm very happy to be pursuing something that is completely within my control, and not have the pressure of that deadline or whatever, you know? 

And while I'm sad that it might've let some readers down to find out the comic had ended, I'm happy to know that one day I'll continue TTB and I'll have the chance to create it properly!

Thank you for what you said, it means a lot to me. 

 

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TheDevilReborn [2018-03-11 03:01:05 +0000 UTC]

Cool!

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