Comic:Rogues Of Clwyd-Rhan
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| Rogues of Clwyd-Rhan | |
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| Artist: | Reinder Dijkhuis |
| Writer: | Reinder Dijkhuis |
| Characters: | Tamlin LLanfarythich, Ragnarok Thorvaldssen, Atra Cambrensis, Dzhalkulpturgl "Jake" the Gnome, Kel Mansdottir, Jodoque Davignon |
| Updates: | Weekdays |
| Began: | Jul. 1, 2000 |
| Ended: | |
| Art style: | caricatured, traditional |
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| Website | Website |
Rogues of Clwyd-Rhan is a webcomic by Reinder Dijkhuis. It was started in 1991 as a small-press comic in Dutch, entitled De Rovers van Clwyd-Rhan. Its initial online incarnation, running from November 1994 to August 1996, was also in Dutch. The second run, started in July 2000 with new material, was in English. Some early strips feature art by Remco Polman. Currently, material from the early years of the comic is being run online. There are still gaps between the older and newer material. Only part of the material published in the past few years is currently available on ComicGenesis.
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Introduction
Rogues of Clwyd-Rhan is a daily fantasy webcomic appearing in a wide range of formats over the years. Initially inspired by the classic Asterix comics and the television serial Maid Marian and her Merry Men, it has taken on influences ranging from the work of Marten Toonder to Cerebus and the novels of Terry Pratchett.
Cast of Characters
The core characters at the start of the series were the rogue Tamlin, a drunken, slobby version of Robin Hood, and his gangmates: the witch Atra, fan-girl-turned-gang-member Ragnarok, and Jake the Gnome. The gang have since been joined by the half-elven witch Kel, who has become the de facto lead of the comic. Former royal jester Jodoque joined later. Tamlin left the gang in the storyline The Corby Tribe and has not been seen since. It appears the gang has been joined by former barmaid Hildegard, but her status is not clear. Kel and Ragnarok both have very small children. In recent years, the gang has made its living through farming and land ownership rather than actual rogueing.
Setting
Although the Kingdom of Clwyd-Rhan is ostensibly based on Medieval Wales and occasionally even resembles it, it is an entirely fictional location. Travel takes place between Clwyd-Rhan and the Gnomian Republic, a new country in which Gnomes, Elves, Faeries and similar creatures live in a sometimes uneasy peace. Travel can be done through Gnomian magic, which runs on conspiracies, through Portals, or, as a last resort, by ship.
Species and magic
The various sentient species in Rogues of Clwyd-Rhan use different forms of magic. Faeries are naturally magical and have to invent elaborate rituals and rules to prevent careless use of their power, especially by children. Gnomes use a form of magic that is conspiracy-based; energy generated by secret cabals meeting in smoky rooms to plot dastardly schemes is diverted into transporting people and objects from one place to another. Humans use witchcraft.
Halfbreeds are particularly powerful, being able to use the magic associated with both parent species, and more.
Shapeshifting runs into Kel's family. Kel herself can change into fast-growing vegetation, and into a giant squid.
Story
The numerous Rogues of Clwyd-Rhan storylines include:
- The Green Knight's Belt - This was the first story and was drawn in 1991 and 1992.
- Night of the Dragon - This story is set in 993 AD and was created in 1993.[1]
- Brewery - This story is set in 995 AD and was drawn between 1994 and 1996 by Remco Polman. It was published in the fanzines Iris and Impuls.[2]
- The Stone of Contention - This story was drawn between 1994 and 1996 and was the first to be placed online. It provides the backstory for The Rite of Serfdom.
- Musicking
- The Faerie and the Earth-Pig - Despite being set before Guðrún, this story was published after it. It is set in 998 AD.
- Guðrún - [3]
- Archery - This was originally published before 2002 as a vote incentive. [4]
- The Weakest Lunkhead
- Babble Banter Brouhaha
- Clerical Underground
- The Corby Clan
- Dolphins and Dragons - This story is set in 1000 AD.
- Sauna Opera - This was set in 1000 AD.
- The Corby Tribe - This was set in 1000 AD.
- The Rite of Serfdom
- Courtly Manners - This story is set in 1001 AD.
- Courtly Manners 2: The Unicorn Race
