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Description Been working on this one for several days now. I'm REALLY happy with how this turned out. This is by far the best reference of Juna I've ever drawn . I may tinker a bit more with the colors but this is pretty much it.

Some info on Juna:

Name: Juna Autmntail
Age: 34 at the start of Demordicai Diamonds (born 1227 AR)
Gender: Female
Species: Ikeeri

Juna is the tavern/inn keeper of Aspen Village and runs a fairly successful business serving food, drink, and renting out rooms to travelers and merchants passing through. She originally inherited the tavern she runs when her uncle passed away along with a lot of debt. To pay off some of this debt, she took up numerous jobs, one of the most notable being that of a dancer, and grew an obsession to have her tavern be the best and run the most efficiently that it could possibly run.

She is flirty and rambunctious and a very independent business woman who isn't afraid to get her hands dirty and do manual labor. Often, she prefers to do the work her self rather than have her two employees do it if she can.

She often comes off as rather strict when she isn't being flirty but does have a motherly side to her but is very private with it. She does have a semi-adopted son, Snowfur, who she cared for in the years following the murder of his parents. Though he lives at her tavern with her, Snowfur has his own independent streak and comes and goes as he pleases.

Juna is an avid coin collector and loves collecting different currencies (the more rare and valuable the better) just as much as she loves profit. She is a bit on the greedy side but her philosophy is that you have to be a bit greedy if you want to be successful. Making a steady profit is one of her topmost priorities. She would make a pretty good accountant if she wasn't running her own tavern.

Being a bartender most of the time, Juna is actually quite skilled at breaking up fights and hand-to-hand combat. She's mainly learned by experience and observing and isn't a bartender you should piss off. Her strength is comparable if not better than most average males of her kind.

Juna does live in her tavern, it's both home and business to her. While the guests stay in the rooms on the second floor, Juna has her own private quarters on the first not too far away from the bar and kitchen.

She WILL be in Demordicai Diamonds before the end of the first story arc. She is the most prominent character next to Rune and Dalken and plays a very large roll in the tale. There is A LOT more to her than what I've outlined here but I can't go and reveal everything, I'll let the comic do that.

ART EVOLUTION OF JUNA

<--This one was the very first drawing of Juna done YEARS ago when the story of Demordicai Diamonds was started in the summer of 2007. At this point, I almost never colored drawings.

<-- In 2009 after starting Demordicai Diamonds the comic, I decided to try my hand at some colored concept of various characters. I was really happy how this turned out at the time and used it for a reference up until the latest Juna.
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Comments: 50

GriswaldTerrastone [2015-09-24 23:19:45 +0000 UTC]

And from this image came not one but TWO tiles for the Demordicai Diamonds Mahjong games I programmed for the comic website!

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Scary-Strix In reply to GriswaldTerrastone [2015-11-05 00:31:48 +0000 UTC]

I have to say out of all of the old concepts this one hangs up in my room. ^^ along with a few others. 

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GriswaldTerrastone In reply to Scary-Strix [2015-11-05 23:24:31 +0000 UTC]

I used her face and the beer mug. There are two versions of that Mahjong game now for that website.

How could I not include her somewhere in "Rune and Vixey vs. Toy Spider?

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Scary-Strix In reply to GriswaldTerrastone [2015-11-06 00:58:48 +0000 UTC]

I love the other characters in the window peeping in.^^ I almost didn't see them myself but I think that adds to the depth of the detail.

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GriswaldTerrastone In reply to Scary-Strix [2015-11-11 23:23:22 +0000 UTC]

I do bellieve Snowfur & Co. would have been happier if I had left Juna out of that part!

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Scary-Strix In reply to GriswaldTerrastone [2015-11-14 23:28:41 +0000 UTC]

Looks like Juna is about to lay a smack down on some dirty pervy's

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GriswaldTerrastone In reply to Scary-Strix [2015-11-18 18:39:06 +0000 UTC]

Well, the prank was scaring Rune and Vixey with a remote-controlled spider controlled by Snowfur- he had your whitesmith build it for him.

The picture was based on this one:

 www.deviantart.com/art/Rune-s-…

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Scary-Strix In reply to GriswaldTerrastone [2015-11-19 23:59:39 +0000 UTC]

Ah Trever build it. That would explain how he got it. ^^ He's a bit of a prankster too even in his adult age.  Its a wonderful set up indeed. I love it.

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GriswaldTerrastone In reply to Scary-Strix [2015-11-21 22:13:58 +0000 UTC]

You said Vixey can be a bit nasty, so Snowfur also decided to teach her a lesson when he decided on the spider prank to scare Rune and Vixey. That's why it merely dodged Rune's attempt to step on it but is concentrating on Vixey.

Glad you liked it!

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Scary-Strix In reply to GriswaldTerrastone [2015-11-26 12:53:32 +0000 UTC]

I see. and its strange too Vixey and Snowur and mostly neutral friendly towards one another but in this case maybe Snowfur seen enough of her meanness toward Rune that he decides to get a little justice on Runes behalf. (Snowfur has kinda a thing for Rune anyways.)

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GriswaldTerrastone In reply to Scary-Strix [2015-11-28 23:42:01 +0000 UTC]

Judging by the panic on Vixey's face...justice served!

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Scary-Strix In reply to GriswaldTerrastone [2015-12-07 16:23:59 +0000 UTC]

Indeed. ^^

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TheArtisticPony [2012-04-22 21:04:54 +0000 UTC]

I like her expression. You've certainly gotten better.

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Scary-Strix In reply to TheArtisticPony [2012-04-24 00:23:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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TheArtisticPony In reply to Scary-Strix [2012-04-24 23:50:11 +0000 UTC]

No problem.

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LauieChan [2011-07-28 01:50:52 +0000 UTC]

Okay, so, let me sum this up.

You're a furfag.

Your character is a vehement fucking drunk, as well as a slut.

You fucking suck at art.

Awesome.

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Scary-Strix In reply to LauieChan [2011-07-28 04:31:18 +0000 UTC]

Hater's gonna hate!




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Sinaherib [2011-07-11 11:47:48 +0000 UTC]

She is amazing

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Scary-Strix In reply to Sinaherib [2011-07-12 05:50:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. She might just be a simple tavernkeeper with no skill in sorcery or swordplay but she is one of my favorite characters.

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Sinaherib In reply to Scary-Strix [2011-07-13 14:37:58 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome She is really nice!

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Vampiloup [2011-06-28 16:16:47 +0000 UTC]

Well love and apparently lovable, but did you say she's like our favourite Dalken-abuser ?

I begin to see your world filled with Ikeeris in a the high positions just because they love money and are hard to work for acquire it.

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Scary-Strix In reply to Vampiloup [2011-06-29 18:37:53 +0000 UTC]

She picks on Dalken a lot and squabbles with him when he tries filching her drinks or doesn't pay his rent. She doesn't like that one bit.

Not all ikeeris are as hard working as her (like on particular town guard in the village) but quite a few are just simply for the fact that food either costs money or you got to break your back to grow enough of it.

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GriswaldTerrastone [2011-05-18 20:03:24 +0000 UTC]

What's that on her belt buckle?

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Scary-Strix In reply to GriswaldTerrastone [2011-05-19 00:42:36 +0000 UTC]

It's just an ordinary little design. Nothing too special about it.

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CoolCSD1986 [2011-05-18 17:14:56 +0000 UTC]

Not bad.

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Scary-Strix In reply to CoolCSD1986 [2011-05-18 18:19:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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CoolCSD1986 In reply to Scary-Strix [2011-05-19 16:57:58 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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Quavera-Tava [2011-05-16 10:36:34 +0000 UTC]

Sounds to me she's a pretty good character. Lots of personality and a fare bit of interesting history.

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Scary-Strix In reply to Quavera-Tava [2011-05-16 18:15:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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Quavera-Tava In reply to Scary-Strix [2011-05-16 18:43:59 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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Cosmic-Grain [2011-05-14 22:50:40 +0000 UTC]

This is your best pic of her! Every part of it is great

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Scary-Strix In reply to Cosmic-Grain [2011-05-16 17:43:48 +0000 UTC]

I'd definitely say it is. I'm going to have a tough time out-doing myself with this one.

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GriswaldTerrastone [2011-05-14 20:03:03 +0000 UTC]

The colors, action, expression, are all fantastic! And I like the way she evolved, along with your style!

Hmmmm...she and Mara wear their hair much the same.

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Scary-Strix In reply to GriswaldTerrastone [2011-05-16 18:13:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Gris .

I'm pretty surprised myself to see how she has evolved, I really didn't notice it too much until Professor Awesome showed me.

Juna and Mara might have the same inter-dimensional hair dresser.

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AuroraArt [2011-05-14 14:09:47 +0000 UTC]

Great job, Jacob! Gotta love that expression.

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Scary-Strix In reply to AuroraArt [2011-05-14 17:28:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you .

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Captain-Varro [2011-05-13 23:41:38 +0000 UTC]

A fascinating character for sure. Great story to her, I'm keen to she what she makes of Rune and Dalken's situation....

Whats the quickest route to the Aspen village? I need a drink, and also have some British currency too. Trade it for some drinks, perhaps?

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Scary-Strix In reply to Captain-Varro [2011-05-14 02:53:57 +0000 UTC]

Dalken and Rune will get to know Juna very well as the story progresses. She'll play a major role in their lives just as Dalken and Rune will in hers. Her actions alone will have dramatic story-changing consequences that reverberate through the tale.

Well, the quickest route to Aspen Village all depends on where you start. From Rune and Dalken's current perspective, it's actually not all that far away as long as you make the proper choice at the fork in the road going inland. You'll definitely be able to get a drink if you bring a type of currency she doesn't have, especially coins (the shinier the better).

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Captain-Varro In reply to Scary-Strix [2011-05-14 22:46:16 +0000 UTC]

Ah fantastic! I shall indulge in some good ale with good company.

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Redfoxbennington [2011-05-13 22:04:24 +0000 UTC]

Celtic.

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Scary-Strix In reply to Redfoxbennington [2011-05-13 23:19:46 +0000 UTC]

Kinda does have that look, doesn't it?

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Redfoxbennington In reply to Scary-Strix [2011-05-14 00:15:32 +0000 UTC]

With out doubt.

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The-WaxBadger [2011-05-13 21:43:14 +0000 UTC]

Reminds me St. Pauli Girl beer! Nice Job!

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Scary-Strix In reply to The-WaxBadger [2011-05-13 23:04:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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ManFox [2011-05-13 20:59:40 +0000 UTC]

That looks awesome.
I kind of like the pose here, it's really dynamic, and the expression is great

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Scary-Strix In reply to ManFox [2011-05-14 02:39:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, ManFox . I actually changed the pose several times before finally deciding on this one. Originally, she was going to be holding two drinks instead.

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ViperishPath [2011-05-13 20:07:57 +0000 UTC]

I adore her expression. ^^ Very nice!

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Scary-Strix In reply to ViperishPath [2011-05-13 20:10:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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AllGeekComics [2011-05-13 19:41:07 +0000 UTC]

hahaaaaa that's wonderful

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Scary-Strix In reply to AllGeekComics [2011-05-13 19:42:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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