Monthly Q & A- April

Teasers and previews of upcoming scenes and plots (some bigger than others) are shared each month on the $8 pledge.

Kique Nordin

Is there anything you can tell us, about the future of Home? Like a little teaser?

Kisa

I have no plans on another comic, my focus right now is just Home. We´ll see what happens after that.

Kique Nordin

His fate was rewritten a while before the ghoul scene. I changed it because keeping him alive would provide a lot more content to the story.

Kique Nordin

I have another question :) If I remember well, you said one day on discord that Rogio wasn't suppose to survive to the ghouls. I know that in the comic view, Ferah Kargo and Roamer came in time to save him, but for you, what makes you change your mind ? I was curious ^^

Akela74

I know home is nowhere near being done, but do you think you will make another comic? Maybe the continuation of home with the main characters pups? (If they will have any ofc x))

Ferah was high priority because she was considered to be one of the lead rebels because of her close relationship to Kargo. Ralek wanted for them to feel more at ease and lower their guard. He didn´t do it as they were asleep because he was hoping that Kargo seeing what went down would make him change his mind and come peacefully, as Ferah explained in page 71

Kique Nordin

Something that came to mind...why was Savas so obsessed with Ferah despite her, being a Barren? Or had he a history with her before? And why Ralek has chosen such a late date for his ambush? He waited a month I think, wouldnt it be smarter to ambush them while they were asleep? Or acting like he wanted a brother to brother talk, leaving Ferah alone in their hut or cave or whatever they had back then?

Kuni

After spending so much time writing them and thinking of them, they do feel very real to me.

Kique Nordin

Yeah they use the same hut now

Kique Nordin

I thought of another one, and I ask this out of curiosity because I also write and it's interesting to get other writers perspectives. Do you see your characters almost as if they were real and not just characters? :)

Cobaltopia

Ah one more, Are Fuss and Vandi sleeping together in one hut instead of being seperate like before?

DD

I extended certain scenes and it expanded the chapters more than I estimated, so that’s why there’s still no answer to the blue paw prints, but the answer to it is coming up in this chapter, I swear X)

Kique Nordin

Will we ever learn the significance of those glowing, blue paw-prints that we saw in the first chapter? I remember someone else asked you about this a while back, in another Q&A, and you said we would learn about them “soon”, but, well... a few chapters have passed, since then, and I’m just curious of when we’ll finally learn about them. I have my own ideas, regarding their significance, and would like to know if I’m right. ^^

CorruptAngel

1. I know their course in the story, so I can´t really speculate on what I think will happen to them X) This is more of a question for the readers to theorize about. 2. They both showed a lot of support and understanding for each other. During their conversations, they both recognized that they understood without needing to further explain themselves. They felt like they could truly be open to each other, and speak their mind, no matter how much shame or hurt they felt. 3. No romantic feelings, as he didn´'t get the chance to fully get to know him. 4. Ranach is still on Rogio's mind, not as a love interest, or someone he would go back to, but as someone who was a big part of his life that he now has to learn to live without and heal the wounds he caused. 5. The romantic feelings faded as time passed, but she feels very strongly about him.

Kique Nordin

1. Do you feel as though Roamer and Rogio are soulmates? Will they stay together? 2. What made Rogio attracted to Roamer, and what made Roamer attracted to Rogio? 3. Did Roamer have some feelings for Rogio when he was with Kargo? 4. Do you think Rogio's completely over Ranach now? Does Roamer understand? 5. Do you think Ronja still has a crush on Roamer, or does she see him more brotherly now? Aaa, I love these Q&As! Thanks so much for taking the time to read our questions!

Yes, but they usually stay away from tribe territories as there is too much activity and less free-roaming prey.

Kique Nordin

1. When it comes down to volumes, from what I gathered, it's usually a subject for comics that are printed or are planned to be. I have no plans to do that so splitting the comic into volumes isn´'t something that's on my mind. But I think 1,000 pages would be pushing it. 2. Can´'t pick only one, for now it's Ronja banishing Ranach, the battle between Keirr and Raun, and Rogio and Roamer reuniting. 3. Yes, Taigas and Steppes are mostly located in the southern parts of the island. 4. Can't answer this at the moment. 5. She doesn't because she wasn't fully coherent when she was a beast, but she feels a lot of regret and guilt. 6. It's possible, right now though I'm trying to get those done that was the most suggested. 7. That´'s too much of a mathematical question for me. 8. Same as the answer above X)

Kique Nordin

Is there other predators in Aedra? Other that dogs and cats? Is there bears or other kind of animals like this?

Xana Akai

1. Since Home will be so long, are you planning on making a separate volume or something like that? 2. What was your favorite scene in the comic so far? 3. Will we see more floppy eared dogs? 4. Do the 2nd gen Akis know about the existence of Liulfrs? 5. Does Aira have mental trauma like PTSD or nightmares from all the horrible things she's done and how long it lasted? She doesn't show it to be too extreme? 6. Would you ever do a bonus page or something on the Aedra born dogs' lives as pups? Puppy Rogio would look so cute! 7. About how far is Aedra from Earth? 8. About how many living animals reside in Aedra?

They are usually killed, either by night beasts, regular beasts or other dogs/cats. But it happens that they end their life on their own terms. There´s another reason we don´t see many elders but that will be answered in upcoming pages.

Kique Nordin

What is the main way dogs on Aedra pass away? And what is the average lifespan for a dog on Aedra? I understand that the dogs can die from injuries, diseases, night beasts, etc., but since they don't physically age past 3 years, I was just curious as to why there doesn't seem to be that many older dogs we've seen so far. Like the majority of the Whispervale Tribe members seem rather young, around three years old or younger.

Nippy

Yes

Kique Nordin

I do enjoy reading comments. It is the fuel that drives me forward and helps me get started on the next page. Comments that contains theories, comprehensive analysis etc, are the kind of comments I enjoy the most.

Kique Nordin

On latest pages we saw Kargo, I saw he hadn't his necklace, did he put it off ?

Akela74

Do you enjoy reading people's comments? I know there is often a lot of analyzing going on about characters, plots, questions, etc, and I was just curious if you enjoyed seeing what people are thinking, or if you get kind of annoyed sometimes. Are there types of commentary you most enjoy?

JackalHackal

1. It mostly came from the tribes interacting with each other. There were not that many inhabitants in the beginning, so the few leaders that came to be, took the same similar route. 2. Yes. 3. Someone that is mostly the opposite to what he is. He recognizes most of his flaws and knows he needs someone that can help him stay in control. As for attraction, he's attracted to someone strong, independent but has a playful side to them. 4. I haven't thought of it so I'm not sure, I will need to update them a bit first since the art is quite outdated.

Kique Nordin

1. They are minor characters now, minor characters rarely make major impacts on the story. But yes, the pack will interact with our main characters every once in a while. 2. Can´t answer that at the moment. 3. Yes, the major plot points are planned ahead and in detail. 4. 5. I expect at least 30 chapters. 6. The "many" plot holes you´re referring to, are just questions that remains to be answered, that has a path and a goal. Answers will be given, but it sometimes takes time to get to it, can´t reveal it all at once. The very main plot of the comic is survival. 7. No. It´s a fairly small island. 8. Can´t give you an answer yet.

Kique Nordin

1. How did all of the tribes on Aedra agree on ranks and such? Was this decided when the very first tribes were formed 30 years ago? 2. Will we being seeing more of Khellir when we see the Asmundr pack again? 3. What kind of traits does Kargo prefer in an ideal mate/partner? 4. Will you be updating the Home Wiki with some of the charts you had on DA (like the height chart, the timeline, etc)?

Silver Huskey

1] Will the Asmundr pack make any sort of impact on the story at all? Are we going to see Kainan and the rest of the family interact with the main cast? 2] Can we see Ranulfr again? Some way? Somehow? Bonus page? 3] Do you plan ahead for this comic? Like writing a synopsis/finalizing a draft for each chapter/the story as a whole? How exactly do you create this comic? Honestly. 4] Which character do you see yourself the most similar to? 5] Can you estimate how much longer this comic is gonna go for? How many chapters? 6] What is the main plot to the story? There's so many plot holes. 7] Is Aedra the only continent on their planet? 8] Will Roamer reunite with Kargo and Ferah and regain their friendship?

You mean diversity`? There are no sexuality labels in the comic, any character can fall in love with anyone, they only have to connect in the right way. My personal reason to include same-sex relationships in Home was because it was something I haven´'t previously explored in the sequel.

Kique Nordin

I'm just curious, is there any particular reason you chose Roamer to be gay besides general diversity? I don't have any better questions yet, everyone asks the good stuff loll

Cobaltopia

1. Can´t answer that at the moment. 2. More Aki. They have very dominant genes. 3. Can´t answer. 4. Kargo views him as a role model and both of them view him as a mentor. Ferah is a bit attracted to him though

Kique Nordin

1. Is the spirit that destroyed Rogios tribe the same Aira prayed too? (Cause there was a territory in the mountains plus it would fit his description) 2. If Rhov and Jahla would have kids, would these one be more dog or more Akiulfr? Or just hybrids at all? (If you can answer ofc) 3. I guess that one would be difficult cause it isn't what you usually draw but is there a possibility we could get some inside view of the spaceship- maybe the place Argeirr hang out while he lived there? 4. How Ferah and Kargo view Fjordor? I assume Ferah could view him as potential love interest too, but is he some sort of mentor/parent they never had to them?

Adora

Rogio already told he knew the secret, but that he didnt told because he had no clue who Ronja was to Roamer :3 in the pages just after they left Midnightgarde the first time

Viktor

1. It seems that akiulfrs are turning into liulfrs. Could we have any hint please? 2. Rogio kept the same secret as Kargo regarding Ronja. Will he tell Roamer? 3. Why do people say Home is a giant RPG? I don't understand the problem with that. 4. Are Ferah and Fjordor together? 5. Will you change the Meteor Tribe's name? They are quite tarnished. 6. Will we see the Asmundr pack again? I miss them. 7. Will the night beasts have a bigger impact later on? The concept is so awesome. 8. What are your favorite Home fan arts? :)

Akela74

Sorry but I can't answer this at the moment.

Kique Nordin

Sorry but I can't answer this at the moment.

Kique Nordin

In Home, I´m giving characters more time to grow and develope. 2 years old is still very young for these dogs, since their mentality is very much like us humans. A more suitable age to have pups would be 6-7 years old.

Kique Nordin

No

Kique Nordin

It doesn´t matter who I kill, the question will still be the same. Frea died because it showed how cruel nature can be. The pack got unfortunately caught up in a storm, she became cold and weak because of it. It´s just what happens sometimes in nature. Zilas died because of the many different choices characters made. The mistakes connected and led to his death.

Kique Nordin

Tight places can be safe while staying as still and quiet as possible.

Kique Nordin

Sketching is mostly the most painful part because it takes so long to figure out poses, expressions, perspectives and how to make the transition as smooth as possible. If a page is turning out to be particulary difficult to sketch, I will step back and give the page some time, to really figure out my approach to it.

Kique Nordin

Asmundr and Home are very strongly connected to my own hopes and theories when it comes to gods and supernatural beings. Asmundr began as a personal exploration to my own questions; Are we alone? What would happen if the gods did come back? / Who are the gods? / What is their purpose? In Home, it´'s more exploration on what would happen if the gods suddenly left us after being there for so long to help, support and guide us.

Kique Nordin

Novas mostly, the fur has been stripped off the skin so the huts are lacking the various colors the Novas can come in

Kique Nordin

Can't answer this sorry

Kique Nordin

Just noticed that Felidae has become a main character. Are there possibilities that this will occur with other characters and also possibly debunk or upgrade them on their role in Home?

Skittles

Can all dogs use the passage to the Origin Orion tribe or just Akis? It reminds me of the one Rhion used to confront Kainan

Yami

This there a particular reason rhov and jahla haven't had pups, Since there was two years between asmundr and Home?

Kisumi

Something I've been wondering; back in Asmundr in Rhaas pack, as Zita was the breeding female, was Rux her son too? Or had Rhaas mated with another female prior? ^^

Tora Collita

Why / What made you choose to kill Frea in Asmundr and Zilas in Home ? Why them and not another character for example ?

Akela74

Are there places that are save from the nightbeasts? If you can't tell that is okay, just noticed that Roamer could hid in that little cave and Aira was in one as well.

Kuni

What are your greatest pet peeves about drawing? What are some particular obstacles that you face? How do you overcome them? Again, I am 99% this has been answered, and I apologize, but it would be nice to hear if anything updated. Thank you.

RBYTryumvirat

They are silver/grey^^

WolfieYote

Are Roamer's eyes gray or a very light blue? I'm certain this has been answered before but I'd say it's easier to ask again.

RBYTryumvirat

Do you have a personal connection between your own type of faith/religion and the characters in HOME? If you’re religious at all!

What kind of animal do the pelts that make up the huts come from?

Legatus

Will Raun become a main character as well?

DD

I don't have any current plans on making them into hard prints, as I would need to do a lot of preparation, redrawing pages etc.

Kique Nordin

No I don't. I myself don't even have many, only for my pets X)

Kique Nordin

I'm not sure if this question has been asked before but, will Asmundr or Home become a printed comic? I would love to have a physical copy of them.

Vincent Renna

Do you have any social media for your comics?

I do in certain cases for expressions but not positions. I have the human ref on the side of my canvas and look at it as a guide on how I should quirk the eyebrows etc

Kique Nordin

It will be a really long time before the end of Home is reached.

Kique Nordin

Do you use human pictures for some references for the position/expresison of the dogs? If yes, how do you do to put that human pictures as dogs? ~

Xana Akai

Home has certainly come a long way from Asmundr. How much would you say is left? I feel as though we've barely hit the middle or so

Skittles