https://www.furaffinity.net/user/captainkobold/

So yeah... eight and a half years on this old account. I made this fucking thing when I was twelve! Twelve!
Holy shit I've been a furry for so long now. Almost half my life, haha. But, I also made the name when I was twelve- and a macaw- so, time has come for a name change. And, as FA is stupid and doesn't let you change your username (Like almost any site nowadays) I need to move to an entirely new account so I can keep name consistency for other sites- which is  Captain_Kobold!

*Kobold noises*

But yeah. Followers- my faithful, wonderful followers- go meet me there. I wont be posting much more here, but I wont deactivate the account. It's more than eight years of history, why would I? Haha that deserves to stay- even if I'm not proud of the first five or so years of it. I'll repost some of my old work on the new account, but much will still remain here. I just wont be saying much from it anymore, or posting at all from it. Again, all will be on the new account.

I'll see you there, friends. It'll have my updated commission information too. Do come and commission, won't you?

Much love. <3

So, if you know me from FA only, you probably don't know much of what I've been doing away from this site; mostly on discord. I've becoming... rather exceedingly popular. So much so I've been without commissions in queue maybe once or twice in the past six months. It's been making me a lot of money, and yes, you're probably asking where all these commissions are?
Simple- I forget. All my business is on discord, at the moment. I usually post things there in a handful of servers and to the commissioner. It's often too, with usually a few commission during each week.
Although, this usually is because I'm, again, only got business on discord and I only devote an hour or two to my work each night, if that. So, if I was to expand, give more people a way to commission... I've been told I can turn artist into a full time thing. If I can, that would be wonderful as I've been hunting for work, unsuccessfully, for months. So... I'm going to aim for this as there is a surprising amount of demand. And here's how.
1. Finish all currently paid commissions. Right now it's only one so this step should be done in a day or two.
2.Work on some graphics for things. New, updated icons, various streaming graphics, you know, the whole lot. It's gonna take awhile but I want to make sure I'm recognizable and have everything I can customized. Including a goddamn new watermark/ The current one still has a fox tail!
3. Start setting up other ways to network. Currently, I'm only on discord, but I will probably set up several accounts on several sites; including twitter, telegram, and maybe even a patreon. The last would include some figuring out, and would probably be later. Maybe even a tip jar site thing like some artists have.
4. Expand my commission sheet. I do a lot of things, and have a lot of options. For example, I'm totally open to the idea of writing commissions. Fursuit commissions down the road too (Fun fact, I'm making those). I'm also developing a lineless style too that while unique and different, takes forever to do, and thus would be more expensive. Maybe even figure out some prices for my good old pixel art. There's a lot of things to expand too, so much so that a single image isnt enough. If someone has an idea how to organize it, do tell!
5. Set up schedules. Spend a good five, maybe six hours each day drawing and working on comms, streaming schedules too. And then from there, maybe we can get some activity going.

Watch this space, friends. We're going in for the long run.

A lot of shit has been getting in the way of me writing, and drawing really. But, in the meantime, Ive been working on myself. (Including a Sergal Sona! You'll see her eventually here) This includes reading up on works of others and getting rather inspired, and giving my works to others. My own father actually read book 1 of DW, pointed out its many issues, and I want to rework it. Learning more of the Vilious universe also inspired me due to their previous reworks. But, one think occurred to me- As species, the Kogti and Reli are not very unique.. .so they'll be redone, and the writing of book 1, generally. So, expect more news of this rework of my books in the future!

on the 20th, actually. Really soon. they say you only turn 21 once, but my family cant afford to celebrate it and nor can I; and Ive not really got any gifts coming in, so I guess the day will come and go, eh?
Yay for getting older.

So, my posting of Divine Wasteland has slowed a ton; you all know that. It's been fatiguing me pretty badly; so I've decided to step away and take a break from it. When will I return? Good question. Either when a publisher gives a damn about book 1 or when my break project is done.
Yeah, break project. Yumi's had a few updates that aren't very posted here; I should talk about them more. but slowly, over time, she's shifted to something much more koboldish, really, and I've decided to take my own spin on that. And, of course, as one does, I decide to write some preliminary lore.
5500 words later Im still thwacking away at the keyboard, with maybe a little over half the lore done. Its not going to waste, trust me there! Soon, I'll be taking everyone on an adventure in a strange post-colonization alien planet, following a certain local; one of the Hebiri- strange, Koboldish like beings with a pseudo-tribal culture, an extreme ability to reverse engineer almost anything, and connections to the strange, eldrich beings living in another reality closely linked to their world of Kitaag.
And yeah, Yumi's become one of the Hebiri; scavengers in most senses of the word; but cunning, and learning to live with what the colonists left them; even in the time when the colonists left due to unexpected resource scarcity. My lore guide will be posted eventually when its complete as a handbook of sorts; should be fun.

As of other things from writing- I've been searching long and far for a job, and have a few interviews for some decent stuff so wish me luck. And... Well, I may or may not have an unfinished fursuit sitting next to me- yet another project. You'll know more once the head is done. c:

After playing a weird little kinky furry game, I just realized... how much I truly miss having a relationship. That little game had some cute relations, and, well, they reminded me of Griff and I before we broke up due to incompatibilities. but we still had a bond, and a bond over some seriously strange weirdness. And I fucking loved that. I lived for that. We worked on the same wavelength. We were both creatives. That was all I wanted, all I needed.
But that's gone. Griff doesn't talk to me anymore. Those incompatabilites were too much. The people who are interested in me are not quite what I want. They're nice, but... just too uninteresting. I don't want to be a fucking housewife. I want to have a partner who understands my weirdness and has their own strain of strangeness that cooperates with mine.
The realization of what I was lacking just hit me hard. I miss having some to love on and love on me in return. Someone who understood me. Gods, Im cracking already- that depression that's gone and left me a year ago when griff and I got together is returning and slamming me. Im fucking crying as I write this.
I miss it so... ;w;

So! So so so. So.

Anthrocon happened. It was wonderful. Like, seriously, one of the best things I have ever gone to, it was wonderful, full of amazing people, fun panels, and beautiful, beautiful suits. Ill get back to those later as I have about a hundred pictures of them, keep seeing them out of the corner of my eye after the con, and have an... ahem, plan.
So! first things first. I had a chance to see a huge portion of the fandom in one place. I got to talk to the publishers that focus on the fandom alone, and tons of furs about what they do. I met some fun people too. And I have decided on the future of the Divine Wasteland through that.
So one thing I looked towards was the Vilous universe. There's a lot of fans, and their dedication is strong. Not sure how Mick got that shit soooo popular but I think I know how to start towards something like that- A comic.
I have the skills, and the Divine Wasteland has more than enough content and style to make a really good comic. Just takes time. But I think something of the sort may be in the future once several commissions are done. The writing speed of book 3 should also go up too. But this also means stepping away from the broader market entirely and going with the fandom, which means I may- may- take humans out of the books all together, replace them with another species or remove them entirely if I do. Because that'd be great, and better for me if Im drawing a comic. So expect more in the future about this plan!
But, another plan I now have is to get into fursuiting. Specifically, fursuit building. At the con I purchased a cheap but heavy and thick dragon tail and I wore it around the con. At the end, when resting in the hotel room with my partner (we saw and met for the first time too, whoo!) I still felt like it was on and weighty, for hours after. Even after driving for eight hours to get home it feels like its still damn well there. And I love it, its practically euphoric, to even feel like thats there...
So, building a suit is the next step! I have the skills, I wanna do iittt. Sona may change a bit in the process but dont worry she's only gonna get cuter. Cuz now, after that wonderful time, I wanna go to more cons. It was wonderful.
Anthrocon itself was wonderful, last thing I saw before I had to get on the road was the dance finals and they were amazing and rather adorable. Ill talk more of my experience there another time, hehe. But for now... Thanks, everyone, for being with me for this entire long run. And its only gonna keep getting betterrr~!

...But I have no money to spare.

https://www.clipstudio.net/en

25 bucks for the basic, and that would just be a godsend for my art. Its only got a little less than four days left after posting this journal, would it be possible for someone to commission me for that much? I'll do a fullbody, shaded, something like this: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/27371874/ But with shading as well. Maybe some simple texturing too. I can do most characters, maybe some nsfw stuff or fetish stuff. Please please please, I need this, and your commission can be the first done in it! Thanks, I hope you can help this broke ass dragon get herself some new gear.

After some time I just excepted my dragony self- ever realized I seem to prefer reptiles in almost any situation? Cenric, Valeria, all my many characters in other things most of you wont know.. but I've always preferred them. So I just accepted it.
After years and years of foxing around, (and I still will, albeit not correctly) I've converted to dragonyness, and found myself warmly welcomed by that community. and, in some ways, it shows more growth. When I was implementing my new icon, I saw many of my old icons. Stuff from old periods in my life, of edgy shit, of a certain entirely black fox, and even a certain little blue and gold bird. I've gotten better and better over the years, more comfortable with myself, in body in mind. ....Mayhaps that's why Dragon Yumi doesn't wear pants.
Anyways, thanks all, for staying with me this long. Life has been rough, but if you wanna stay in contact with me more, just ask for my discord; I'm far more active there. Thanks, everyone. *blows a firey kiss*

I've been a busy little foxxo as of late. College has taken a lot of my time, a new game to develop, and motivation has gone down the fucking drain. (seriously, how can I get that back up? I have a book to write, damnit)
But I have been designing... things. So, onto the first topic. Question for all ye ol' fursuit makers about. How do you do, say, a character with a hard face, like bone or metal? Really, because I've been remodeling my sona, Yumi, a bit and her new iterations have a brass fox mask which I would love to replicate. Currently I'm looking to building one based around a paper fox mask template I found online, has about the shape I need but I would need to make my own ears. https://www.etsy.com/listing/187855.....mple?ref=hp_rf That's the one. While I have no doubt those things can be sturdy, I want something that won't have a risk of crumpling or getting damaged easily. So, what would ya'll suggest to build this mask? Like, gimme links to stuff to get, tips, ect, if you got any ideas. Please.

In other news- Yes, I will actually be at Anthrocon, at least I plan to. My mate, partner, and pet Griff and I will be there, for the first time, together. Quite the experience being together physically for the first time and going to a con for the first time! Hah. Part of the reason why I wanna make this outfit tho, and I've already ordered some of the parts. We'll be all around and I'll keep you posted of plans as they approach so you can maybe get a chance to meet me, if any of y'all care enough. Gonna be exciting~

So, in chatting with my partner, Griff, we discussed the Vilious universe. You know, the one with the sergals? But, they showed me their wiki for their universe, and I realized this greatly helps people make proper, lore-faithful creations in their universe. The world I've devised, in the Chronicles of the Wastes, is just as in depth with the lore... why don't I do something similar?
I've been working on base illustrations of the Kogti; and will continue to draw more for them before eventually making an entry for them which you will, maybe, see here. I will go super in depth with every species; down to their traditional garb and weapons, to their reproductive systems, to... just about everything I can define, really. I'll do it to all four species (yes that includes humans) and expand beyond that with as much as I can make lore entries on. This is all because, well, I want this world to be something loved, and encourage people to make their own tales in the Wastes, carve their own paths with their own characters in new cities. That's one of the things I've always wanted; to encourage people to make their own stories. Tell their own tales.
So you'll be seeing me work on that a lot in the upcoming weeks. But, it would be so much easier if I had someone else to accompany me on this project, offer their skills to illustrate more of the entries, and write the details.
But no one's ever given a damn about my books here... why am I even talking about this on FA? Hm. I hope someone can prove me wrong.

I have had no will to get anything done. My writing has fallen apart, my art is stagnant, I'm just... not having a good time.

I think I need to take a break from DW. While I still have plans, they're still a bit vague, and with my current depressive and drained state, the calm point in that book is not a good place to be in. So, I need to think of something else to write... but what? I'm thinking something either as a different spot in the DW world, or maybe something with robots in a gothic setting, or maybe even something more... er, lewd. I'm conflicted. Send help.

It would be nice for someone to commission me for simple stuff, get these stagnant, congealed creative juices flowing again. But thats a bit much to ask. So- Just gotta think. Maybe write a novella, then return to the Chronicles of the Wastes book 3: These Blessed wounds.

Hopefully.

The workload is causing me crippling depression, the time spent has taken away from my writing and my will to write, and all I can do now is just try to keep my sanity vaguely intact.
Sadly, I haven't had the time or the creative spirit to put my words down on the page. Part of me feels like I don't need a third book, just an extension to the second. I may end up just doing that, in the end.
I'm sorry there hasn't been much here. I've been falling into the dark; and I can barely find my way out...

I've had a lot of expenses recently, and with a blood test I had to get a few days ago, I am going to need more appointments. So... its going to cost me a lot of money, which, sadly, I don't have. My insurance wont cover everything, so my 40$ to my name is barely enough for the first test, much less the followups or my next month of hormone meds. So, I need help. I may live with my family but they cant help me here as their monetary issues are bad too.
I'm currently working on a commission, but if you wish to purchase another I will make it a cheaper for you when needed. As with my lack of commissions, I don't really have static prices so I'll beat the prices of others I guess.
But, most importantly, is my etsy page, which will be linked below. You can get a ton of highly intricate steampunk and industrial jewelry and other creations there, and, with the coupon code BRASS35, you'll get 35% of a 20 dollar purchase. And, as much of my work is above 20 bucks, it works there.
Also, all purchases will receive a bit of a free gift, which is some little vintage piece of memorabilia, ranging from a few antique stamps to some 70's soviet Russian military badges.

So, Etsy is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrassVulpineDesigns
Coupon code is BRASS35- 35% of a 20 dollar + purchase
And free gifts with any purchase (instead of the usually 50+.)
Custom orders are also open, note me if curious.

All help is really appreciated. Thanks...

So, earlier tonight I finished Book 2 of the Chronicles of the Wastes and fucking hell it was a brutal journey. If you haven't read it yet and are keeping up with the series then I implore you- read it. It's a very brutal end that, surprisingly, didn't make me sob like a little girl for once.

but now, after that's over, what's planned? Shush, one person who reads these, you can stop asking that loudly now. I intend to edit Book 1 one more time, create a cover memo, and send that shit to the Baen publishing company. With some luck, we may see a physical copy of book 1 in six months. I'll sign you a copy if you're nice enough. ;3
But after that, I'll make my first editing run of book 2, which should take awhile because, as you may have guessed, all proofs I post here are first drafts- there will be a bunch of issues to fix. And beyond that, I may write a few shorts or if I'm getting really anxious to start book 3... well then, I'll start it.
You people will be getting your answers then! Book 3 is when shit starts to come together. I'm excited... Are you, lonely single person who actually gives a damn about these?
Thanks anyways~

Gonna try to keep this updated~

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrassVulp.....shop_home_edit

You lot know my designs tend to be unique at times, and I do need cash. Adopts would be 20 for the bottom, maybe 35 for the detailed ones? I dunno yet. But would you guys be interested in them, or at least fine with me posting some and trying to sell them off? Tell me your thoughts and if there's some sort you may want to see.

Edit- I should note that these adopts will actually be, mostly, characters from failed or stopped ideas or stories, just slightly modified as so I'm not letting people adopt species from DW or whatever. You're also likely to see a lot of robots, scarred up characters, ect.

So... um, yeah. Just got handed the entire adobe creative suite- as in the newest one- So I could help the local school publication. But I do keep the programs on my own machine, and it's not like it's some half-assed student-level package.
No, it's all of them.
Images, animation, web design, 3-d modelling, video editing, storyboard stuffs, editing sharing... ahgawd *instantly fangirls*

So you'll see some new stuff in the future as I work with this almost 2K$ worth program package!

Things have been hectic for me, much of it relating to the Consuming Flesh. (The game I've been developing, for those of you living under a stone) Been keeping up with producing everything for it has been difficult, and all of my other work such as written and visual art has been suffering from it. Hell, I haven't even been able to start The Horrors of the Holy part 11 yet- I would also like to get a thumbnail image done before posting. >w<
Far too much to do, not enough time. But here's why I'm opening an etsy and why I actually need cash. Now, for the longest time, I've been active on an older laptop that I've had for maybe four years not, if not five- and, as laptops do, its slowly dying. So, I'm going to need a new computer and I know where to get it from! Problem is its going to cost 800+$ to have something that can do what I need to in making games and the shit I use my old computer for. Sometimes, it nearly crashes from the programs I have open. DX
So, I wanna try to put my physical works out at least a bit more with etsy! Right now I've only got a handful of finished pieces but I'm going to step back from the game a bit to produce more. Hell, I found a lot of old soviet watches, watch pieces, and a fucking soviet officer pin which I made what will probably be my last splurge for a long time on- but these will allow me to make a ton of new pieces to sell, hehe. I also intend to make figurines- little robots and shit- from some of these parts; that's why I bought the officer pin. Anyways, I need to really raise money in any way I can.
Commissions are always open, you know! Even those would help this endevour.

A friend of mine told me to search Divine Wasteland on google with my penname.
Turns out people have attempted to Pirate DW via blog pages... pretty much a dozen times now.

Oh dear. Like anyone's bought my fucking book in months.

Yeah, the Consuming Flesh is finally in proper development! We're setting up a plan, got several new team members who can help properly, and most of the programs. We're underway, finally!
Expect a whole new profile for the game itself, probably. ;3

I'm so sorry for the sort of repeat journal... But I have seriously not been able to draw properly at all. Any time I try to use an idea that came to mind, I get six lines in before I fuck up and have to erase. And again. and again. and again. To the point that it smears so bad it just won;t come out of the paper and thus the page is... well, ruined. I've had so many ideas but I can barely make do on them... I just haven't... ugh. Why am I so shit at art all of a sudden...? I mean, I can write, I can still do pixel art (albeit barely)... but I can't even use all of these expensiv einks and markers and programs worth a fucking damn.
I'm so useless. I'm sorry...

I honestly don't know what's wrong with m. every single piece I finish I quickly doubt and then I won't post it, and many ideas either don't get done, I can push myself to draw the first line, and I can't even manage to get stuff half done. And if I get that far; I doubt it even more! I have at least one done right now which I honestly think is not good enough and another which is probably not going to get done because... well, human heads are a bitch and I don't feel like I've done it right. I'm really starting to fall apart art wise, and I can't even push myself to work on the game either!
I don't know what's wrong with me... I guess I'm lucky my literary skills haven't collapsed like anything else.
Anyway you guys can help...?

2016's been a fucking horrid year for many. Be it the deaths of many beloved souls, the disgusting excuse of a political race and its devastating result (Election day was one of the most traumatic nights of my life), or some personal troubles as I know many of out have been facing... well, things haven't been good. I had to deal with the terror of not being able to come out to people as Trans to my family, and longing to start a transition. But, and yeah, I neglected to mention this, I did both come out to my family and begin hormone replacement therapy, and they both are going well. And the first six months to a year bring big changes with HRT. Sssooo, 2017's going to be a very big year of change for me, with changing the name I present, my wardrobe, everything. Expect more greatness to come; with my plans to publish Divine Wasteland properly and other experiments in game design, animation, and more...
Let's not worry about the decrepit state of the federal government; let's worry about making our lives better. Make 2017 a year of change and goodness, not a change of fear or hatred or worry. Be safe out there, fuzzy friends.

Happy new year~

Alright, as it would be nice to have a few dollars in my pocket for christmas time Ive decided to run a christmas sale!

25% off any and all commissions, including jewelry, premade or not. A twenty dollar commission will cost fifteen dollars, and so on. Not much to say, but still- 25% off sale!