What's all this about being a big hero queen?! Well, someone let out the Leporids (the Orycalope's guard animals) which gave a lot of opportunity for survivors to escape the vampire attack, though honestly the Rose Sisters and the numerous other half-feral demon bunny kids probably didn't have an issue tearing through/evading vampires. There's also the massive amount of vampire corpses that were left behind on the surface… while they couldn't recover the fallen Orycalopes inside the caves (for “being occupied by vampires” reasons) there was clearly some attempt during the day to recover anyone who managed to escape and regroup. Finding out the “Queen” survived, the Rose Sisters have seized on an opportunity to build up her legend and feats… why so loyal to a Queen they only knew for such a short time though? Guess we'll just have to find out…
I'm hoping the next page won't be such a long wait. I already have it inked, flatted, and some backgrounds illustrated. I hate to sound like a beggar but if you want faster updates, leave comments– it's always been my #1 motivating factor, seeing discussion/reactions. I have never been motivated by “popularity” or stats, only knowing if it's connecting with or pleasing the dear friends I'm making this all for. I deeply, DEEPLY appreciate the comments I've been getting. You're kinda keeping it alive here. (◕ ᵕ ◕)
And special shoutout to returning readers! I keep failing to respond to comments and that's bad!(it's mostly the anxiety but ngl it's the ADHD that's as much to blame for that, I just lost like 5 tabs of comment replies I'd yet to hit “send” on thanks to computer restarting when I went to bed, and that's the kind of thing happening to me all the time, I gotta overthink every reply and then WOOSH it's all gone) I'm going to TRY to be more responsive though, just realize it might take me some time because ADHD time is weird. Yesterday was last week, that kinda thing.
But AN-EE-WAY I saw a few of you mention coming back, and I'm thrilled that you remembered the comic and are visiting again, thank youse!!
(*edited- fixed a goof with Rosa's bag switching shoulders, and also fixed Rosemary's shout balloon which had changed shape after resizing and was crowding the text)
Just completed my reread of the whole archive, can't believe how long you've been doing this. I'd forgotten half the characters but now that I'm caught up I'm looking forward to the next bit. Also I know others have said so, but you're art has improved tremendously over the years. Looks amazing now.
Anyways, from reading your posts too, you now have me as a follower on Patreon, DeviantArt, and Tumblr. I'll catch up on those another time.
A question did occur to me that you may have been asked before (I didn't go so far as to read all the comments) but why do the "adult" elites all seem to have wings of some kind as part of their natural form while the "child" elites don't?
I know right, sometimes I can't even believe it! It has been a long time, most of the comics that've been going as long as mine are way more well-known but I definitely prefer things this way, being able to talk to readers is important to me. Thank you kindly about the art-- I've been kicking myself over not being at that "ideal" I have in mind! While there's things I miss about when I drew faster, I definitely have found parts of the process I really enjoy now. Oh, as to the question though! Since you are on the Patreon now (thank you so much!!) Here's a link to me mostly answering that, the navigation there can be a pain:https://www.patreon.com/posts/elite-vampires-7135099 (it's unlocked for everyone by now, if anyone else is curious) Also high-five fellow King fan!! I am undeniably inspired by the Dark Tower series in ways, haha!
Forgot to add that it made me super happy you're a Stephen King fan. I'm right in the middle of rereading The Dark Tower series and the Blaine reference made me smile.
Literally the only reason I'm still on this site is because of this comic. I have a habit of rereading comics when I catch up to the current chapters and don't even want to imagine how many times I've gone through Charby. So many of your characters are so interesting that I've dedicated some of my read throughs to just focusing on them so I could understand them better and each time I do I always find something new or interesting that I missed before. I will never forget Charby for the rest of my days and will always come back eager for the next chapter. Stay safe and much love!
Whoa goodness! Thank you! That is really cool to hear you do character specific read-throughs, and I'm super delighted to hear something comes of it :D I'll often end up doing this myself for consistency, even if they're living rent-free in my brain I think it's important for me to maintain continuity. Reading this made me smile y'know? Thank you so much and same to you friend! :D
Haha, well she came out here to interrogate him but I think after the way he left them, it's gonna complicate things XD
I confess, I'll have to see that movie so I can get the reference! (but the song's in my brain now)
Don't fret about replies. They're lovely to get, but really not needed. We already get awesome art, great stories, and fantastic charecters, any more and we're at risk of being spoiled.
Well youse get one anyway haha! Thank you so kindly, your words have given me warm fuzzy feelings. ^_^ (Unlike my cat, fighting with his own butt behind my head while I type...)
Heh. Mye is facing unintended consequences to her actions, and it seems everybody is getting involved with the recent events.
The forest is smaller than it seems, despite being both eldritch and huge.
I wonder how much trouble Mye has gotten herself into, and how much effect on this Zerlock and his sister will have on the whole mess.
I also understand social anxiety. I've had to spend years wrestling with and mastering the ability to ignore those ever present worries and concerns that I've said something wrong, to the point where it was a welcome surprise that I realized one of my friends has never triggered my social anxiety.
It takes time to learn to manage/understand how to deal with social anxiety properly, and the same applies to ADHD.
*Rubs hands like a fly* Yes things are starting to come together here... I can't say much but I have been dying to get to some of this content. Haha yeah! It does feel like it's a small neighborhood up in the Northern area here (closer to the humans!) but I'm very eager to show the far-flung locales and strangest of strangers as our other characters travel. Kavonn and Daray need to get out of the Wilds first, we've seen 'em!
anonymous
at 11:51PM, July 13, 2022
Hey, so I started reading Charby the Vampirate when you first began. Yeah literally all those years ago. I'm always happy to see a new page because I always see how you've improved in some way with your artwork at least. And heck, whenever you or your hubby had a new comic (Unlife is Unfair) I was always happy to see an update. Charby's one of the only reasons I still visit Drunk Duck, and although I'm not as goth as I used to be, reading your comics is like seeing an old friend.
Slow and steady, keep up the good work, and I know real life gets in the way and has its funny way of interfering [internalized screaming intensifies].
It's always a treat to read a new page, and regardless of anxiety or ADHD, you don't have to respond to my comment. I figured I'd finally say something after all these years. Take care of yourself, and enjoy doing what you do :)
Aw gosh thank you! It's always amazing to me when I hear someone read my comic back when it was still a scrappy, scattershot kinda thing but they stayed anyway to see where I was going with it, haha! Seriously though if I hadn't gotten the support I did when I started, I would never be here-- I mean, as anxious about my work quality as I get, I can't deny I've improved on it, and it's all because I wanted readers to get something worth their time. Ahh, and I really need to update UIU again, that was an entirely accidental "hiatus". Thank you so much for sharing your kind words here with me as well, it's just the kind of encouragement I needed. I'm in a high-motivation phase and I'm hoping I'll have a buffer for once!
Mostly it's the vampire bodies near the old warren, Anthony was the only witness to her fight with Adria though. At the party the girls ambushed her brother and she requested they stay there, but it's where they first learned she was still alive. From there, imagination may have gone a little wild about how she ended up surviving and being a guest at Samrick's. :)
"Vampire slayer". I think I remember the orycalopes witnessing Mye's fight with the vampire woman a while back, and I think there was also something that happened during Samrick's party, though I'm less sure about the second one.
Alex Pendragon at 2:49PM, July 18, 2022
Just completed my reread of the whole archive, can't believe how long you've been doing this. I'd forgotten half the characters but now that I'm caught up I'm looking forward to the next bit. Also I know others have said so, but you're art has improved tremendously over the years. Looks amazing now. Anyways, from reading your posts too, you now have me as a follower on Patreon, DeviantArt, and Tumblr. I'll catch up on those another time. A question did occur to me that you may have been asked before (I didn't go so far as to read all the comments) but why do the "adult" elites all seem to have wings of some kind as part of their natural form while the "child" elites don't?
Amelius at 5:01PM, July 20, 2022
I know right, sometimes I can't even believe it! It has been a long time, most of the comics that've been going as long as mine are way more well-known but I definitely prefer things this way, being able to talk to readers is important to me. Thank you kindly about the art-- I've been kicking myself over not being at that "ideal" I have in mind! While there's things I miss about when I drew faster, I definitely have found parts of the process I really enjoy now. Oh, as to the question though! Since you are on the Patreon now (thank you so much!!) Here's a link to me mostly answering that, the navigation there can be a pain:https://www.patreon.com/posts/elite-vampires-7135099 (it's unlocked for everyone by now, if anyone else is curious) Also high-five fellow King fan!! I am undeniably inspired by the Dark Tower series in ways, haha!
Jason Moon at 5:19PM, July 18, 2022
I love the dark tower series :)
Alex Pendragon at 4:41PM, July 18, 2022
Forgot to add that it made me super happy you're a Stephen King fan. I'm right in the middle of rereading The Dark Tower series and the Blaine reference made me smile.
MorbidHex at 6:27PM, July 17, 2022
Literally the only reason I'm still on this site is because of this comic. I have a habit of rereading comics when I catch up to the current chapters and don't even want to imagine how many times I've gone through Charby. So many of your characters are so interesting that I've dedicated some of my read throughs to just focusing on them so I could understand them better and each time I do I always find something new or interesting that I missed before. I will never forget Charby for the rest of my days and will always come back eager for the next chapter. Stay safe and much love!
Amelius at 4:37PM, July 20, 2022
Whoa goodness! Thank you! That is really cool to hear you do character specific read-throughs, and I'm super delighted to hear something comes of it :D I'll often end up doing this myself for consistency, even if they're living rent-free in my brain I think it's important for me to maintain continuity. Reading this made me smile y'know? Thank you so much and same to you friend! :D
PaulEberhardt at 8:05AM, July 16, 2022
Mye's bunny-form certainly has a lot of fans. xD If Zerlocke catches up now, I guess she'll get some serious "A Hard Day's Night" vibes.
PaulEberhardt at 6:24AM, July 22, 2022
I was referring to the opening scene. The Beatles are trying to run for cover from hordes of their fans... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cbKMXLzUqA
Amelius at 4:23PM, July 20, 2022
Haha, well she came out here to interrogate him but I think after the way he left them, it's gonna complicate things XD I confess, I'll have to see that movie so I can get the reference! (but the song's in my brain now)
Xade at 6:49PM, July 15, 2022
love the last panel, like or crap I don't know what I'm getting myself into!
Amelius at 7:34PM, July 15, 2022
She's the queen B (for Bunny) and she doesn't know how to handle this swarm! XD
hpkomic at 9:21AM, July 15, 2022
Uncensored swear words will be Patreon exclusive.
Amelius at 12:05PM, July 15, 2022
Access to my grawlixs and Rosemary sayin' "Hell" iz fer payin' customers! (I'm a weenie and don't even type swears under there haha)
ecchi_kitty at 9:35AM, July 14, 2022
Don't fret about replies. They're lovely to get, but really not needed. We already get awesome art, great stories, and fantastic charecters, any more and we're at risk of being spoiled.
Amelius at 12:09PM, July 15, 2022
Well youse get one anyway haha! Thank you so kindly, your words have given me warm fuzzy feelings. ^_^ (Unlike my cat, fighting with his own butt behind my head while I type...)
hariman at 2:04AM, July 14, 2022
Heh. Mye is facing unintended consequences to her actions, and it seems everybody is getting involved with the recent events. The forest is smaller than it seems, despite being both eldritch and huge. I wonder how much trouble Mye has gotten herself into, and how much effect on this Zerlock and his sister will have on the whole mess. I also understand social anxiety. I've had to spend years wrestling with and mastering the ability to ignore those ever present worries and concerns that I've said something wrong, to the point where it was a welcome surprise that I realized one of my friends has never triggered my social anxiety. It takes time to learn to manage/understand how to deal with social anxiety properly, and the same applies to ADHD.
hariman at 4:11PM, July 15, 2022
*Thumbs up.* Neat! I look forward to seeing how things connect, and finding out more. :)
Amelius at 12:19PM, July 15, 2022
*Rubs hands like a fly* Yes things are starting to come together here... I can't say much but I have been dying to get to some of this content. Haha yeah! It does feel like it's a small neighborhood up in the Northern area here (closer to the humans!) but I'm very eager to show the far-flung locales and strangest of strangers as our other characters travel. Kavonn and Daray need to get out of the Wilds first, we've seen 'em!
anonymous at 11:51PM, July 13, 2022
Hey, so I started reading Charby the Vampirate when you first began. Yeah literally all those years ago. I'm always happy to see a new page because I always see how you've improved in some way with your artwork at least. And heck, whenever you or your hubby had a new comic (Unlife is Unfair) I was always happy to see an update. Charby's one of the only reasons I still visit Drunk Duck, and although I'm not as goth as I used to be, reading your comics is like seeing an old friend. Slow and steady, keep up the good work, and I know real life gets in the way and has its funny way of interfering [internalized screaming intensifies]. It's always a treat to read a new page, and regardless of anxiety or ADHD, you don't have to respond to my comment. I figured I'd finally say something after all these years. Take care of yourself, and enjoy doing what you do :)
Amelius at 12:26PM, July 15, 2022
Aw gosh thank you! It's always amazing to me when I hear someone read my comic back when it was still a scrappy, scattershot kinda thing but they stayed anyway to see where I was going with it, haha! Seriously though if I hadn't gotten the support I did when I started, I would never be here-- I mean, as anxious about my work quality as I get, I can't deny I've improved on it, and it's all because I wanted readers to get something worth their time. Ahh, and I really need to update UIU again, that was an entirely accidental "hiatus". Thank you so much for sharing your kind words here with me as well, it's just the kind of encouragement I needed. I'm in a high-motivation phase and I'm hoping I'll have a buffer for once!
Kou the Mad at 5:55PM, July 13, 2022
Those are some loyal little scrimblos.
Amelius at 6:05PM, July 13, 2022
They sure are! Probably founders of the fan club, too.
Dragonfire10503 at 3:47PM, July 13, 2022
I'd honestly like to know why they're so loyal
Amelius at 12:02PM, July 15, 2022
Mostly it's the vampire bodies near the old warren, Anthony was the only witness to her fight with Adria though. At the party the girls ambushed her brother and she requested they stay there, but it's where they first learned she was still alive. From there, imagination may have gone a little wild about how she ended up surviving and being a guest at Samrick's. :)
hariman at 2:06AM, July 14, 2022
"Vampire slayer". I think I remember the orycalopes witnessing Mye's fight with the vampire woman a while back, and I think there was also something that happened during Samrick's party, though I'm less sure about the second one.