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Published: 2009-12-30 04:09:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 7739; Favourites: 142; Downloads: 121
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Description This serves as my entry into Impfrit character creation contest!

Throughout history, large-scale tragedies have plagued mankind time and time again. From the infamous ten plagues of Egypt, to the Black Death (which wiped out nearly 2/3 of Europe's population!), these pandemics have been a constant source of sorrow for people the world over. So who is to blame for these calamities? Most would point to God, the Devil, or simply deplorable hygiene, but there is a force that hides behind all of these usual suspects. He is an ancient being of subtle, yet extraordinary power. He is known simply as: the Plague Keeper.

The Plague Keeper is, by in large, a neutral force. He owns a shop in a pocket dimension, accessible via various ethereal, (and even some corporeal)methods of travel. Within this shop lay countless artifacts and items which instigate various plagues and pandemics. The Plague Keeper pledges his allegiance to no specific god or deity, rather choosing to work for whomever offers him the most lucrative deal for one of his prized possessions.

Despite his mastery over the macabre, the Plague Keeper's shop is far less frequented these days. The forces of Heaven no longer see reasons to smite humanity, and the forces of Hell have found more extreme, and less discerning, means of wreaking havoc upon the unassuming populace. However, there is one new visitor to his shop, and he goes by the name of Impfrit. As a son of both heaven and hell, the Plague Keeper is intrigued by this genetically divided newcomer. The old shop keep is often eager to assist Impfrit in his battles against the forces of Hell. He is content knowing that his services are once again of use.

Some popular items in the Plague Keeper's Shop!

1. The Blood Bag- Pour the contents of this bag into any water source, and it immediately transforms that water source into blood!
2. Repli-Frog- Give this little a guy a tap, and a new frog spawns from his back. In a few minutes, you'll be up to your neck in these slimy amphibians!
3. Plague Rat- A rat swarming with fleas, hyper-infected with the bubonic plague. Useful for taking out those large, pesky populations!
4. Jar of Flies- Simply remove the lid, and a never-ending torrent of flies emerges from this unassuming glass jar!
5. Spark Rock- Toss this baby up into the air, and run for cover, before you know it this little rock will have sparked a torrential rain of fiery hail!
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Comments: 44

Shadowhunter625 [2015-05-01 03:02:25 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome. I want to take a look around this guy's shop!

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NickMaster64 [2011-06-14 05:43:24 +0000 UTC]

i bet my hunkadunk girls can take him

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Terror-and-Love [2010-07-07 03:57:20 +0000 UTC]

Creepy as heck but a really fantastic character design.

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kjmarch In reply to Terror-and-Love [2010-07-07 14:33:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Its always nice to hear that the creepy factor has been pulled off successfully

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monster-lover [2010-06-03 20:46:10 +0000 UTC]

Dude, this is one KICK ASS villian. You really know your bad guys.[link]

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kjmarch In reply to monster-lover [2010-06-04 13:57:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man, he was loads of fun to come up with!

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Chaotist-Razor [2010-04-22 18:46:03 +0000 UTC]

I loved reading his description. The Spark Rock sounds like great fun at parties. XD

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kjmarch In reply to Chaotist-Razor [2010-04-23 21:05:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you kindly! He was one heck of a lot of fun designing.

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Fazart [2010-01-31 16:50:48 +0000 UTC]

this is hot I

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kjmarch In reply to Fazart [2010-02-08 19:48:01 +0000 UTC]

Hah, thank ya!

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Patchman [2010-01-05 17:27:15 +0000 UTC]

i love it man the design is so unique and kinda witch doctory (if thats a word...which its not)

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kjmarch In reply to Patchman [2010-01-07 14:37:28 +0000 UTC]

Well, it darn well should be i say!

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GoodbyeFarewellAmen [2010-01-01 16:12:25 +0000 UTC]

Disgusting

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MalicorXV [2009-12-31 15:06:36 +0000 UTC]

I have but one word to sum this up...EPICNESS. Oh,if only I could draw like that. I wonder if the CA Team could use some plagues. Especially Jackal.

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siborg626 [2009-12-31 00:34:32 +0000 UTC]

AWESOME IDEA DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In fact...
I came up with something like that myself!
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Lordwormm [2009-12-30 22:52:31 +0000 UTC]

Your art is eye bursting as usual and I am always blown away by the depth and creativity that goes into everything you produce!

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kjmarch In reply to Lordwormm [2009-12-31 14:54:03 +0000 UTC]

Well thank you sir! I must say that I spent much more time on this old fellow then a lot of my other character designs. It took me a couple of days to really hammer out his looks and trinkets, but in the end, it was definitely worth it!

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Lordwormm In reply to kjmarch [2010-01-01 00:44:11 +0000 UTC]

I must agree. Seriously, this guy next to me just cut off three fingers and says he will make me bleed out if i don't. So I vehemently agree.

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kjmarch In reply to Lordwormm [2010-01-01 21:01:05 +0000 UTC]

Oh my...

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enrisantana [2009-12-30 18:59:03 +0000 UTC]

Realy cool Caracters man!!

i like you Evolution!!!!

Happy NewYear, amigo!!!!!!!!!!!!

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kjmarch In reply to enrisantana [2009-12-31 15:01:28 +0000 UTC]

Β‘Muchas gracias seΓ±or!

Aprecio tus comentarios muchΓ­simo, y espero que tengas una aΓ±o nuevo feliz tambiΓ©n!

(Espero que sea un aΓ±o lleno de arte y oportunidades prΓ³speros!!!!)

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enrisantana In reply to kjmarch [2010-01-04 17:58:46 +0000 UTC]

Realy Realy Thanks, amigo!!!!!!!

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raelislington [2009-12-30 14:12:46 +0000 UTC]

Nice design, Ben! He's very Pratchet-y, I think.

In spite of his appearance (and his general purpose) his expressions seem fairly benign, which I rather like. Also, the repli-frog is adorable.

PS, by this point, I'm pretty much convinced that your art career should be going somewhere. Have you put a portfolio together?

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kjmarch In reply to raelislington [2009-12-31 14:49:53 +0000 UTC]

Pratchet-y? Be he some author or artist that I should be aware of

And indeed, thanks to good ol deviant art, I have myself a pretty decent portfolio. It's still a work in progress, but it's coming along!

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raelislington In reply to kjmarch [2009-12-31 15:50:54 +0000 UTC]

Dude, you've never heard of Terry Pratchett? You would like his stuff, check him out.

And, good to hear!

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agentbeast [2009-12-30 10:25:13 +0000 UTC]

freaky, but incredible!!!

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Venom-master [2009-12-30 09:23:59 +0000 UTC]

lol what a nice old man

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kjmarch In reply to Venom-master [2009-12-31 14:50:29 +0000 UTC]

He just likes helping out, and knowing that he's a detriment to society

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Venom-master In reply to kjmarch [2009-12-31 16:44:45 +0000 UTC]

but why, all he wants is to have a legal businessxD

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kjmarch In reply to Venom-master [2010-01-01 21:06:56 +0000 UTC]

Heh heh

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Swapfire [2009-12-30 08:29:41 +0000 UTC]

This is a very good idea, some Super Hero Designer never would of thought of something like this!
10/10 this is really creative the way he has a shop with not only one thing but with various items he can use not only for himself but others that make a deal with him...

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kjmarch In reply to Swapfire [2009-12-31 14:45:35 +0000 UTC]

Hah, well thank you very much!

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BoogaBoogaBooga [2009-12-30 08:05:35 +0000 UTC]

Does he have any more plague items? Let's say, a spray of insect attractant?

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kjmarch In reply to BoogaBoogaBooga [2009-12-31 14:44:47 +0000 UTC]

Indeed he does! He has a vast array of over 100 items in his shop, and one of them is in fact a spray that attracts swarms of locust!

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BoogaBoogaBooga In reply to kjmarch [2009-12-31 21:27:36 +0000 UTC]

sometimes I wish I could buy these plagues and unleash them on my enemies.No more bullying!

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Alter-Net [2009-12-30 07:10:09 +0000 UTC]

I like his tentacle staff, perfect for reaching all the high up reagents that his hunched figure cannot manage.

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kjmarch In reply to Alter-Net [2009-12-31 14:43:55 +0000 UTC]

Ooh, i hadn't thought of that, but that's a stellar ideas!

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baragon2001 [2009-12-30 06:55:27 +0000 UTC]

does he take coupons lol

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kjmarch In reply to baragon2001 [2009-12-31 14:43:23 +0000 UTC]

Heh heh, only on tuesdays

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baragon2001 In reply to kjmarch [2009-12-31 18:15:00 +0000 UTC]

oh ok lol

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Shadow-DJ [2009-12-30 04:39:43 +0000 UTC]

Yikes.

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Cupidcomet77 [2009-12-30 04:15:40 +0000 UTC]

Yikes.

This guy wouldn't happen to be related to the Four Horsemen of the Apocolyspe, would he?

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kjmarch In reply to Cupidcomet77 [2009-12-31 14:43:08 +0000 UTC]

Hah, he's not actually, but he's definitely provided them with his services from time to time

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Cupidcomet77 In reply to kjmarch [2009-12-31 20:53:49 +0000 UTC]

I can guess.

I bet Famine's one of his best customers to.

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