Comic 293

Howdy, fellow Draconiacs! RazorFox here.

When a flock of hungry Lightning Dragons stops in, you’d better well feed them!

But wait! Isn’t Her Majesty’s Royal Palace Guard comprised exclusively of Fire Dragons? Read on, reader.

Those of you looking for a soundtrack to this page can pull up “Some Nights” by Fun.

In case you’re wondering why there was no update this past Monday, but instead getting an update “late” on a Thursday, you might recall that, last week, I announced that, in an effort to reduce stress and not rush the artwork so much, I’m conducting a little experiment for this chapter where I don’t tie the update to any particular day of the week. Until further notice, updates will be posted as they’re done, and if you don’t feel like checking the site every single day (though it’s certainly not unwelcome), you can follow my Twitter feed, join the Draconia Chronicles Facebook group, watch me on FurAffinity and DeviantArt, or subscribe to our RSS feed. The story will keep coming, and your patience will be rewarded.

Finally, as you read this, I will most likely be either on my way to or already attending Otakon 2012, my first time attending the biggest anime convention in the eastern United States since 2005. I’ll be in the Artist Alley–look for the big Draconia Chronicles banner with Kess and Lady Chiara on it–and you can pick up prints and even commission artwork! I’m attending due in no small part to your popular demand, so, in return, I demand to see you all out there! Come on by and say hi! I don’t bite, but I might nibble if sufficiently provoked.

Until then, keep your peepers peeled for the next update. Take care, my fellow Draconiacs, and thanks for reading!

=RazorFox.

Todd

WOOT!!! Also I'm so hearing Drop Kick murphies in the last pannel.. but some nights is good XD
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  The lyrics to "Some Nights" set the tone for this scene, which will span a couple more pages. But for the "Palace Guard" in this scene? Dropkick Murphys are in order, though Flogging Molly has also played a role in crafting that shot. ^__^
Darkguyver2020

Dragons walk around naked, yet they still wear aprons for cooking and hard hats for construction.
Umm… what?
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  Gotta keep clean! ^__^;;
Raven088

Damn, i lost the directions to this place….
Nice work Danny!
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  To the Rose & Wing Tavern? Just the follow the aroma of grilled ostrich. ^__^
  - Qalypso
    
    Why not call it The Pink Dragon? One works there, and you'd get all the human trade If there ever was any…
  - http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
    
    Working there? What about the ones DINING there? Some of them are pinker than Xhianil. ^__^
Wolf

I have the feeling, that it's not going to be that simple in the Rose & Wing Tavern.
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  How so? Think they might be out of lemur? ^__^
http://bradster4000.deviantart.com/ brad bates

Hey, That's Circuitae, alive and well! and That must be Vexis right?

I think the ONLY Reason that Circuitae is alive and The Lightning Dragon's are the Queen's current royal palace guard is Because that the comic page's setting is at some point in the past, right?
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  Good observation! ^o^
  - http://bradster4000.deviantart.com/ brad bates
    
    Thanks! Also Because I said that i'll be your regular fanart, I think I'll be also contributing Character Spotlight-ish Profile images for The Draconia Chronicles Wiki. That's still around just to let know and maybe you could add a link to the wiki in this website. just a helpful suggestion! ^_^
    
    P.S. Im still working on my "Draconia: the Last Light Dragon" webcomic project. i'll notify you about its progress and i may upload some promo Ads about it in Facebook.
http://bradster4000.deviantart.com/ brad bates

Hey, That's Circuitae! and That must be Vexis right?

I think this takes place some point in the past.
- http://bradster4000.deviantart.com/ brad bates
  
  ACK!!!! I"VE REPEATED THAT SAME THING!!!! SORRY!
Spoonkaj

Derkeethus says: "A tavern. Fine place to start trouble."
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  You mean, there's better options? ^__^
  - Spoonkaj
    
    Well, if you're looking for trouble what's already been started, he'd suggest a cave. That's where I found him after all. :3 (Skyrim reference, probably obscure. ^^; )
http://bradster4000.deviantart.com/ brad bates

hey, how my comments dissappear from this page whenever i close my current tab or my browser and that i have to comment something to make them reappear!?
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  Nope, they're all there. It helps to reload the main page. Make sure your browser points to "draconia.katbox.net" and nothing else beyond that for best results.
mewr13

Ooh I smell a flashback, Xhianil doesn't have her eye tattoo so this must be taking some place shortly before the reason why she got her eye tattoo in the first place happens (not spoiling). At least that's my guess anyway seeing as how the last couple of comics featuring Xhianil was her about to kill Fuegana in a fit of blind rage, so the build up as to why Xhianil is so emotional about fighting tigers is due. Time for more popcorn! I look forward to this story Razor ^_^
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  Wow, thanks! I felt a bit of exposition about Xhianil's past was due, in order to shed some light on who she is and how she got to where she is today. It'll have its ups and downs, but it'll be fun to read. ^__^
CrazyMerchant

I felt sorry for the chef, I wish i could help her out. (psss, along with some poisoning)
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  Xhianil could probably use some help back there. But who would the poisoning be for? I hope it's not for a rat problem.
  - CrazyMerchant
    
    Assassination attempt…..
http://www.furaffinity.net/user/maverikat/ MaveriKat

Oh-ho! Flashback time! And it seems ever since the Avenger's Movie, Shwarma has been all the rage. And for the record, it's lamb roasted on a rotating spit.

Either way, awesome work, Danny. So much going on! Keep it up! :3
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  Oh, I know what it is, but thanks anyway. I first tried it inadvertently years before the movie, but was unaware of it's name. When it became big from "The Avengers," I looked it up and realized I'd already had it. And loved it! Delicious stuff! If you're in Washington, DC, look for a Sudanese restaurant on U Street. Great shawarma there.
  - http://www.furaffinity.net/user/maverikat/ MaveriKat
    
    Last time I got to try Shwarma was at a local foods festival where the Greek Restaurant was selling it.
  - http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
    
    Was it any good?
  - http://www.furaffinity.net/user/maverikat/ MaveriKat
    
    Actually, yeah… but messy. It was REALLY sizzling and the meat trapped flavorful juices. When you bit into it, it would actual squirt excess flavored meat juices all over, more than the wrap could soak in.
  - m
    
    I had beef schwarma (sp?) at a Lebanese thingamabob, because I'm a quarter Lebanese. And maybe it was just because I was starving, but I remember it fondly.
  - http://www.furaffinity.net/user/maverikat/ MaveriKat
    
    @m I had lamb shwarma. It was delicious.
Draven

That isn't even funny. i HATE when people come in and order big at the end of my shift and order big. I don't even cook, but if the chef leaves… UGH
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  Sorry! I figured a few food-service veterans (including myself) would probably be able to relate to Xhianil's plight. If I struck a nerve, then I'll take that as a point for authenticity. ^o^
  - ShintoShiranui
    
    Wow that sux, that reminds me of a party of 25 coming in on a Saturday night right when we were going to leave, I got stuck there yeah I made a extra 150 of the party they were so drunk but I did not leave till 4 in the morning and had to be back there in 5 hours. Shivers*
  - http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
    
    Sorry to hear about that, but at least you got a handsome payoff for it. But only a five-hour turnaround? Was it all worth it?
  - Arjay
    
    It's the bus full of High School football players pulling into the parking lot 15 minutes before closing. It's the customer wanting a party platter in 30 minutes despite the fact that you explained to them it would take at least an hour to do so. It's that germophobic old lady who deliberately waits until closing time when you sanitize, clean and oil all the cutting equipment in the deli to ask you to slice her $4 Rotisserie Chicken Breast into sandwich meat (thin sliced of course).
    
    Oh yeah. Your strip is 100%, Grade-A, Top of the Line accurate.
Deadmen008

Geez, I know what it's like to have to keep working after my shift is over. X.x Great page. cant wait for more! I especially wanna see what's up with the Palace Guards.
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  Well, Miss Vela did mention something about booze. Hope it doesn't react in too volatile a manner with Lightning magick…
  - Lux
    
    Hrm… well does alcohol react in the same way to a spark that fuel does? I've never really thought about it before. I mean… fuel and alcohol ignite to open flame… so does that go for a spark as well? o_o
zanzellian

hmm, i voted for the Xhianil part, so i'm damn happy you started with it!! but goddamn it! why do i live in norway?! i would quite enjoy getting to greet you in person. But oh well, i will survive with the untill the day i may have the chance to.
- zanzellian
  
  eh… it was supposed to be "survive with the story"* ehe~
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  Glad you like my choice for the lead-off arc for this chapter. I think you'll dig it. Stay tuned…
MrAMP

OH…it's a flash back, probably due to that coma or something. This should be very interesting. I imagine this has something to do with the whole training incident that somehow ties back to the calendar events.
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  That's the idea. I wanted to shed a little bit of light on just how she got to where she is today. Everyone has to start somewhere.
Silvertail

I'd very much like to dine at this place. I wonder what special dishes they would recommend?
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  Well, they're offering shawarma for one night only… or some reasonable facsimile.
Uhl

Ok, now we know where the unbridled rage comes from. I worked when McDonald's in it's "infinite wisdom" partnered with Ty(tm) to offer Beanie Baby toys with the food.

We had to tell customers we were sold out just so we could close and clean the store… AT 5:00 AM! The crew that comes in to set up for breakfast starts at 6:00 AM.

As for the restrictions set by TY…. BWAhAHAHA!

1.) No Beanie baby without food. The customer HAD to buy some food item to get one. (People would buy tons of food and then throw it away.)

2.) No more than 3 toys per customer. (People would yell, scream, and shout demanding to buy more than the max and had to be turned away. Some nearly had to be physically removed.)

3.) The store had to completely sell out of one model before moving on to the next. (Patrons would keep coming back over and over, not buying anything, just saying when's the next set coming out?)
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  I never quite got the rage behind Beanie Babies, aside from the fact that they were collectible and some were rare. Have any of them actually held their value? Are there any kids being sent to college today based on a high-dollar Beanie Baby sale?
m

Beef shawarma is the best ethnic food. It's like… a Chipotle burrito mixed with a hamburger. Or something.
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  And it's gooooood!
Newker

Uhhhh ain't that the loose cannon? I foresee great danger to the "royal guards" if they piss her off
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  That is indeed Xhianil, who Cinder described as a "loose torch." A great rule for life is to never anger those who handle your food.
  - Newker
    
    …did you change it? I thought it said loose cannon at least somewhere.
  - http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
    
    Nope, it was always "loose torch." I try to adapt our own sayings to match the Draconiaverse wherever it makes sense. ^__^
http://hotmail sulka

I was wondering what kind of martial arts do the dragons and the tigers own style
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  There really isn't a defined "martial art" in the Draconiaverse. Rather, each party just goes for the quickest kill, whenever it's feasible. The only real difference is that Tigers have greater strength and weapons, whereas the Dragons can fly and have magic.
Chocothunda

Hehe…shawarma XD

Looks like the royal guard is gonna be feasting tonight! Hope it doesn't get too volatile O_O
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  Here's hoping they take it easy on the booze. ~__^
Explosion Zuruck

Wow. drunk dragons…… *goes to the royal bar in canterlot and gets smashed with Nikolai [black ops] and Celestia [mlp]* [I dont trust dragon vodka]
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  Dragon vodka would put scales on your chest! >o<
AnaBia99

Oh sorry, I wanted to put my previous comment THIS page = (
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  S'alright! ^__^
http://draconia.katbox.net sarahrulz

OMG!! I was at Otakon and meet the artists!!! I came by like 3 times. I was so excited, I drew my friend as a draconian!! I showed it to them and they said they liked it!!!
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  Oh, that was you? Great to meet you! Thanks for coming by to say hi! ^o^
IcicleFang

Wait, shouldnt it be 'guards', not guard?
- IcicleFang
  
  Or is only ome of them the guard?
  I amvery tired while typing this, excuse me if I make mistakes @_@
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  The corps itself is referred to in the singular, much like the American "National Guard." "Guard" refers not to the individuals, but rather the task they perform.
Kobra

Is it me or do these dragons look like a bunch of old 80's rock and rollers?
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  That's the idea! When I designed the Lightning Dragons, I wanted to make them look like 1980's-era "punks." Hence, brightly colored mohawks and tattoos are the order of the day.
  - Kobra
    
    How do you even tattoo someone with scales?
Kobra

And what the hell is Shawarma?
- hariman
  
  It's the meat Gyros are made of.
  
  Dammit. Now I want a gyro.
  - Kobra
    
    Oh yeah, I had a gyro too. Some good Greek food.
- http://draconia.katbox.net RazorFox
  
  Hariman's partially right. It's meat on a vertical rotisserie. When you order it, the cook just takes a knife and the spit rotates, cutting the meat off in ribbons. The newly-exposed flesh then gets cooked. So it's not like it's cooked once and then cut up. Rather, it's continually being cooked, so it's always fresh, no matter when it's cut up and served. The one time I had it was at a Sudanese restaurant in Washington, DC, served on a bed of rice with a delectable sauce. It was delicious, quick, and quite affordable.
http://www.jelliclechronicles.org Rumblepurr

Just seems odd, and sad, that I did not see an update on Monday morning. However, seeing that I am having difficulty keeping a one week per chapter on my website, I can fully understand the random updates. Keep up the good work and I am sure we will keep checking for new strips…
gb
Kobra

Surprised that I'm saying this but I'm actually missing the weekly Monday update.
Lea

Has somebody been watching a little to much of the Avengers? What is Shawarma anyway?
- Sanyo101
  
  Its like a pita warp, they vary from region(Asia,Afica,Europe etc).Allthough it does make me wonder if its a dragon dish,or if there is another species that makes it?
Tech

*former* royal guard, and exiled failures to boot.