Oren’s Forge, Where We’re Going
Added 2020-07-01 22:46:09 +0000 UTCFor what it’s worth…
[WARNING: There’s nothing specifically SPOILERY ahead, but I’m going to say something tonal about Oren’s Forge. If you don’t want ANY sort of hint as to what’s coming, stop reading!]
We’ve all probably been having rough weeks, on top of rough months, in what has arguably been a very rough year.
Personally, I oscillate between being “okay” and functional, to feeling like a caged animal screaming into the void.
I spoke to a few friends recently about it. They also have that same angry-sad, hopeless despair tinging everything. It’s a struggle to talk about, I think, because trying to fit this immense, intangible weight into words, art, or 140 characters just doesn’t contain it.
I’ve been debating on saying this for awhile. I want to let readers be unbiased or unprepared, since I hate even tiny spoilers… (!—stop now if you’re like me—!)
However, after trying to talk to people about this, I realize how universal and exhausting the sad-ache of 2020 is. We’re all a little bruised right now and don’t necessarily need to have more misery heaped on without reason. So, I just want to say one thing about Oren’s Forge.
Some STUFF is definitely going to happen— but I promise you, the story doesn’t end in a grim-dark, scorched earth kind of gut punch where no one wins and you’re just sad. I love those kind of stories, don’t get me wrong— but… right now, with everything going on… I don’t want anyone to be afraid of how this story ends. I promise, I won’t do you dirty (this time).
I can’t say everything will be magically okay but I’m proud of the ending and remember: it’s always darkest before the dawn.
Comments
how many books we will have at all?
sansanik
2020-07-03 15:37:45 +0000 UTCThis has been a very good read and I hate to see it come to a close so soon, but look forward to more!
Amethysmus
2020-07-03 04:15:33 +0000 UTCNot super soon! There's still 20-30 pages left, and an epilogue that will set up a second book. :]
Teagan Gavet
2020-07-02 21:22:36 +0000 UTCHow many more pages can we expect? You make it sound like its ending soon D:
Spicy
2020-07-02 18:58:50 +0000 UTCThe tone of the story was pretty much stated in the very first pages, and it had stayed constant since then (realistic, harsh, questioning/deep but also never nihilistic, with a powerful trail of hope and decency shining through) so I doubt anyone will be scared off or worse. They know what they signed for and it's clear from what we have seen from your comments and patreon that you're a very nice person, so I doubt anyone will run away. And personally I'm a fan of 40K so I don't risk being shaken by your work. ;) Just remember to relax, find good times whenever you can and stay healthy in body and mind.
Reseen Dalls
2020-07-02 18:24:48 +0000 UTCYou said it was like an end soon. Good luck and all the best in life!
sansanik
2020-07-02 11:38:28 +0000 UTCI don't want spoilers, but I can gather from the tone of some of what I read. I'll just say this: this comic is heartbreaking in many ways and I love it for that just honest take on how hard life can be. I am rooting for people, but I know that life isn't fair. I would never hold it against you for not giving us a 'happy' ending as long as you tell the story you want to tell and give us a 'good' ending as far as story telling goes. When I first read this comic I had no idea you'd have given up on page 77, when I got to that page Rask was being drowned. What a cliffhanger. I'll be honest, if the comic had ended there, it would have been a very nihilistic and dark ending, but honestly if Rask had died there, it would have been very honest and realistic. Sometimes people just die senselessly. I hope you just get to tell the story how you want to, I hope I am able to enjoy it regardless of the fallout.
BC
2020-07-02 06:17:01 +0000 UTCYay! Keep on trekkin'!
Greg
2020-07-01 23:53:45 +0000 UTCI've watched a number of comics come to a close. Some of the best ones ended with the semi-realistic tone where the characters are left with at best a partial victory. I will say a few have been heartbreaking, but when done right and faithfully to the story and characters it makes such an ending that much better. I think the rest of you readers can handle it.
Kyrugii
2020-07-01 23:05:13 +0000 UTCI appreciate the sentiment. Thanks for the encouraging words!
Aardin Edar
2020-07-01 23:04:43 +0000 UTC
