Vauruk

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put em up, chump! πŸ‘Š πŸ¦‡ 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ bats πŸ¦‡ β€’ birds πŸ¦… β€’ dragons 🐲 making art, music, stories, and sometimes games enjoys fantasy, adventure, TTRPGs, and combat πŸ₯Š pfp by @wyrmhall.bsky.social

A colored sketchpage feature two characters: Grae, a falcon clad in a blue singlet with white diagonal stripes; and Dante, an otter sporting a red and black singlet. Top left, Grae stands and waves to the crowd, smiling. Top right, Grae and Dante press forward against one another, engaged in a grapple. Center left, a straining Grae is flinging the larger otter back in a suplex. Center right, the otter has managed to pin a struggling falcon on his back. Bottom left, Dante offers a hand from out of frame to a seated Grae, who accepts it with a friendly smile.
Digital art featuring Ren, a cream and fiery colored anthro, eastern-inspired dragon in brown shorts; and Vauruk, a gray anthro bat. From nearly a bird's eye perspective, Ren looks up with a strained wince as Vauruk has him wrapped up from behind in a rear naked choke. "How's the air up here, Mr. Nine Foot?" he taunts.
Digital art featuring Kona, a gray-furred feline anthro clad in white plate armor with a red cloak; and August a brown-furred anthro bat in slate blue shirt and dark pants. August holds a rose between his fingers and demonstrates casting a spiral of flame around it. "Rage is easy," he says. "Control." Kona watches, holding a burnt rose in his palm. The scene is dark, lit chiefly by the fire.
Digital art featuring Koba, a blue-scaled anthro dragon clad in leather cuirass, gloves, and spats. He swings a longsword overhead in a long arc, his arm and blade distorted with motion lines. Amid a monochrome blue color scheme, Koba's golden eyes glare intensely at the viewer.
Black and white shaded digital sketch of Vauruk, a lean bat anthro clad in cuffed gloves and belted pants. Seen from above, he reclines on an implied surface, eyes shut in rest, knuckle knife lying beside him.
Digital art featuring a gray bat anthro fighter clad in white and black shorts and golden fingerless gloves. From the POV of a fighter, between arms raised to block, we see Vauruk, nose bloodied, lunging forward with a grin and a fist reeled back, ready to deliver a mighty blow.
Panel 1: Dovak and Vauruk dissolve in the fiery eruption of the portal, both merely streaked silhouettes. Panel 2: The eruption fizzles out into streaks of flames and drifting embers. Panel 3: Darkness returns to the forest as the portal has all but winked out, leaving a faint red glow and a circle on the grass.
Digital art of a scene at the beach featuring three male anthro characters, all wearing sunglasses: Vauruk, a gray furred bat in teal, crown-patterned speedos; Arc, a white dragonborn in a black and blue wetsuit; and Graeqirr, a falcon in orange shorts and a green Hawaiian shirt. Vauruk wades into the water, up close to the camera, sporting a confident pose and a grin. Arc watches him from the shade of a parasol, lounging on a recline while holding a book. Icicles dangle from the parasol above him. Grae, meanwhile, sits atop a lifeguard's chair, surveying the beach off to the side with a smile.
First of two pages of a digital art comic depicting a pro wrestling match starring two wrestlers: Grae as Wings of Justice, an anthro falcon clad in a blue singlet, gloves, and knee pads; and Ty as Dark Frost, an anthro cheetah-snow leopard hybrid clad in a black mask, shin-guards with a fanged grin motif, and briefs adorned with a snowflake. Panel 1: Dark Frost calls out his challenge into mic, reaching out with a hand. Justice readies himself, leaning forward, beak sharp, eyes honed onto his foe. Panel 2: From behind Dark Frost we see Justice ram into him with a double leg takedown, grabbing his legs and toppling him over. Panel 3: Justice locks Dark Frost in a knee-pressed single-leg crab, expressions fierce. Frost grimaces in pain. Panel 4: A cutaway of Frost howling in pain. CRACK! Panel 5: Justice has stepped back, looking concerned as Frost curls up on the ground, clutching his knee in pain.
Full splash page of Vauruk clasping hands with Dovak, who is already beginning dissipate in the fires of the portal. "Let's go," says the bat, lit starkly by the fire.
Panel 1: From the perspective of the camera, Dovak's firelit hand reaches out to Vauruk. Panel 2: A closeup profile view of Vauruk's wide-eyed expression. "This is it," he thinks. Panel 3: Vauruk stands silhouetted before the hellish eruption, Dovak still waiting with that outstretched hand. "Finally--finally, I have my chance," continues the bat's internal monologue. "I don't know what's coming ... or what games this guy might be playing. But it doesn't matter. I just have to make it through." Panel 4: A closeup of Vauruk's intense glare, fire reflected in his eyes. "Then everyone'll see."
Digital art of a tall, burly bugbear, Graw, glad in a wrestling costume of gold briefs over red tights, red boxing gloves, and brown boots. He hoists a star-studded red and gold championship belt over his shoulder, expression stern.
Panel 1: Silhouetted within an eruption of fire, Dovak's cyan eyes glimmer and flare. "It is done." Panel 2, a full splash page: Dovak steps out from the eruption, lit and shadowed starkly by the eruption and night, only his tail and far arm distorted by the flames. He reaches out a hand to the viewer. "Take my hand, bat. Enter hell, and be forged anew in its fire."
Panel 1: "Good! A warrior should travel light anyway," says Vauruk, glancing over his shoulder at Vauruk, who continues to hold his bag with an excited smile. Panel 2: Dovak turns around, holding up the summoning book from before. "Now, stand back! This will only take a moment." Panel 3: A shot from above of Dovak closing his eyes and flashing gestures of the hand. Panel 4: A closeup of Dovak's feet, illuminated by a red glow. Panel 5: A closeup of Vauruk's face, eyes widening. Panel 6: A slightly larger closeup of Dovak's feet, illuminated now in a brighter, more intense orange glow. Panel 7: A slightly larger closeup of Vauruk's wide eyes, reflecting a blazing fire.
Digital sketch bust of Grae, a falcon-inspired aarakocra with feathers of blue, gray, and sand. A determine look in those golden eyes, Grae raises a curled fist and boldly proclaims, "Bird up!"
Digital art featuring two Pokemon characters: Anton, a Sceptile clad in teal boxing gloves and shorts with yellow highlights; and Stephan, a Blaziken clad in orange and navy boxing gloves and shorts. Set in a brightly lit ring, Stephan in the foreground is eating a punch to the face from Anton in the background - while simultaneously landing a kick to the midsection on the Sceptile. Both grit their teeth in strain, and both are covered in light bruises and damage.
Digital art featuring 60, a male orange demon, and an unnamed flying fox anthro male. The two are clad in white and blue wrestling singlets, respectively, and share an intimate moment: 60's hand on the bat's shoulder, the bat's hand on 60's waist, pulling each other close, bodies pressed together. Their snouts draw close for a kiss - 60 grins; the bat closes his eyes with a content smile.
Panel 1: A closeup on the handshake between Dovak and Vauruk. "Haw haw haw! Excellent!" says Dovak. "Then henceforth, you shall be my pupil--a student in the noble art of war, and champion of Dovak. Panel 2: Vauruk points to himself with a thumb, giving a determined grin. "The name's Vauruk. When do we start?" Panel 3: "Haw!" laughs Dovak, pointing to the burned circle of grass behind him. "Well, Vauruk, I need only open another portal. I could take us there right now. Panel 4: A closeup of Dovak's confident, sly expression, his cyan and yellow eye bright. "Though we could delay... You must want to rest, pack your belongings, say your tearful goodbyes to--" Panel 5: "Nah!" says Vauruk, waving a dismissive hand. "I'm ready." Panel 6: "I've got everything I need..." The bat glances behind himself, spotting his satchel. Panel 7: A closeup of the satchel being picked up from the grass. Panel 8: "Right here!" finishes Vauruk, holding up his satchel proudly.
Digital art half-body piece featuring Vauruk, an anthro bat with predominantly gray fur, lighter towards the front of the torso; and a white collar and tuft of "hair". His wings are a bright aquamarine and teal, with a spiral pattern towards the body. He is athletically muscled and wears no shirt, only brown leather gauntlets. In the image, Vauruk looks to the viewer with a grin while scratching the back of his neck with one hand. The other hand holds a blue towel slung over his shoulder.
Panel 1: Bust of the still grinning Dovak, raising a curled fist. "You shall be a god among mortals. A legend. A hero." Panel 2: Vauruk matches the demon's energy, his own fists clenched. "Ha! You can save the pitch! This is what I summoned you for!" Panel 3: The camera zooms out, back over Dovak's shoulder, who watches the bat's enthusiasm intently. "I can take any challenge you throw at me!" Vauruk goes on, smacking his fist into his palm. Panel 4: "Then you accept?" says Dovak, holding out his palm to the camera: a rich, bloody red. Panel 5: Full body shot of Dovak and Vauruk as they clasp hands, illuminating them both in faint white late. "I'm in," says Vauruk, determined. Dovak grins.
Digital art featuring Camille, a fennec boxer in red and white gloves and red and black shorts; and Vauruk, a grey bat boxer in white gloves and shorts with a golden crown logo. The two are in a midst of a boxing match, both heavily battered and bruisedβ€”but Vauruk has Camille sagging back against the blue ropes, while the bat advances, fists raised. Lights illuminate the white canvas from amid a dark blue background.
Panel 1: Kneeling on one knee, Dovak wraps an arm around Vauruk's shoulder and pulls him in close. "You're something special, aren't you?" the demon says, face side by side with the bat's. Panel 2: Vauruk puffs up proudly, arms akimbo. "You bet!" he says, while Dovak watches on with an air of haughty bemusement. "Us Kalvad bats are tough! And I'm the toughest!" Panel 3: Vauruk steps back and jabs a finger at the kneeling Dovak. "And now that I won, you're gonna teach me! I wanna know how you moved like that. How to punch someone through a tree. I want you to make me unstoppable!" Panel 4: A shot of Dovak, still kneeling, one fist on the ground. "On my honor as lord of my realm -- I shall uphold our bargain and become your teacher." Panel 5: A headshot of Dovak, eyes bright among dramatic shading and a red background. "Return to hell with me, and your training shall begin at once." Panel 6: "It will be grueling," Dovak continues. We see Vauruk puff up again, confident. "Harder than anything you've ever known. But when you return..."
Panel 1: Vauruk gapes forward, wide-eyed. Panel 2: Vauruk coils up, trembling, fists clenched. Panel 3: Vauruk leaps up, pumping his fist and exploding with a giant "YEAH!" The color scheme turns light and golden. Panel 4: Closeup on Vauruk's overjoyed face. "I did it... I did it!" Panel 5: Reverting back to nighttime colors, we see Vauruk bouncing around in joy. "Hah!" he says, fists up and grinning, eyes two smoldering fires. "Told ya, didn't I?" he continues in the background, shadowboxing. "Demon, war, domination--my ass!" he hollers, doing a cartwheel in the background. "I got you!" he finishes, jabbing a finger at Dovak. "How's that for dirt, huh?" Panel 6: Closeup on Dovak's arms, hands clapping. Panel 7: Headshot of a smiling, patient Dovak. "Yes, you got me. You were remarkable." Panel 8: Dovak reaches forward and places a hand on Vauruk's shoulder. The bat, despite his bravado, stiffens up and watches anxiously. "Most mortals would have crumbled at my first punch. The rest would have begged for mercy when I stomped them into the mud. But you?"
Digital art featuring Ty, a cheetah and snow-leopard hybrid in dark gray boxing shorts; and Vauruk, a gray-furred bat with white boxing shorts and gloves with golden crowns. Vauruk delivers a right cross into Ty's jaw, knocking slobber, sweat, and tongue from the comically dazed cat's face. Vauruk glances back into the camera, smug.
Digital art featuring a slate blue lizardfolk male. He stands with a peg leg propped up on a crate, holding a great oar like a staff. He wears a black eyepatch, ragged sandy trousers, torn brown cuffed boots, and a faded red sash, all grimy and aged. He bears several pinkish scars on his torso. He faces forward with an impassive, stern expression. He stands upon a reddish dirt coast, by a turquoise sea and clear azure sky.
Digital art featuring Mob, an orange bear referee in a classing black and white striped shirt and pants outfit. The art is a POV piece through an eye cracked open. The POV character, a vague YCH style, props up a glove and looks at Mob, who is leaning forward with a kind and concerned expression.
Panel 1: In the background, a kneeling Vauruk looks over his shoulder. "Y--" he starts to say. "--YOU!" Puffed up but trembling, the bat squares up in the foreground, teeth bared, eyes wide. Panel 2: Dovak rises to his feet. "Haw haw haw!" Panel 3: "Be at ease," says Dovak, hands on his hips. In the background, Vauruk remains tense, fists up. "Stow your fists." Panel 4: Dovak smiles. "You won." Panel 5: Vauruk stays on his guard, fists ready. "I..." Panel 6: Surprise registers on the bat's face, and his fists start to drop. "...won?" His gaze lowers to see... Panel 7: ...a closeup on Dovak's muscled stomach, scuffed and bruised where the bat's headbutt had hit.
Digital art featuring Dovak, a white and red demon clad in black bracers and unitard, and Vauruk, a grey-furred bat in brown gloves and pants. The art emulates a fighter select screen in a fighting game, with character select UI and a controller at the bottom. On the left, Dovak grins smugly and gestures his opponent towards him with an index finger. On the right, Vauruk leaps up with a raised knee, fists clenched, a determined grin on his face.
Digital art featuring Koba, a blue draconic scalie. Koba kneels in tattered clothes before a lake and, holding out his arms, peers down at his reflection. His reflection stands tall, armored and winged, gauntlets resting upon a greatsword.
Panel 1: Closeup of Vauruk as his eyes snap open. Panel 2: Vauruk sits up, seemingly alone on the grass. "Huh?" Panel 3: From behind Vauruk, we see what he's seeing: a clear starry sky with a crescent moon. "It's... night? Was all of that just..." Panel 4: Vauruk wipes his bloody snout into his gauntlet. Panel 5: "Definitely not a dream," he remarks, seeing the streak of blood left on his dirty gauntlet. "All this blood... and gods, I'm filthy." Panel 6: Vauruk's, and our, focus turns to his knee--still bloody, but without any wound, thanks to Evelan's prior healing. "But I feel... fine?" Panel 7: "No," says Vauruk, curling over a rumbling belly. "Starving." Panel 8: Vauruk moves to a kneel, starting to get up. From this angle we see a silhouette with glowing eyes behind him--Dovak. "And why do I feel like I slept on a--" Panel 9: Vauruk's eyes snap open once again as a voice calls out from behind him. "Finally awake, bat?"
Digital art featuring Nightbrawler, a bat superhero in a black suit with white gloves and boots and a teal accent; and Freeze Point, a polar bear supervillain clad in a blue and black singlet and black gloves, boots, and knee and elbow pads. A grinning and triumphant Freeze Point lifts Nightbrawler over his head. The dazed bat dangles limp, covered in bruises and scuff marks and bleeding slightly from the corner of his mouth.
Digital art featuring Nightbrawler, a bat hero in a black suit with white gloves; and Packing Peanuts, an elephant villain in a black and purple suit with red boxing gloves. Grinning triumphantly, Nightbrawler leaps up with a punch across Peanuts' face, sending the elephant spinning and falling towards the camera.
Digital art of Vauruk, a grey-furred bat in brown shorts and yellow fingerless gloves. Confident, he flexes on arm and raises the other, finger pointed to the sky.
Panel 1: Headshot of a frowning Evelan. Panel 2: "All I see is evidence of a reckless and talentless failure," says the pink demon, deadpan. In the foreground, Dovak snorts. Panel 3: "That is why you should leave the scouting to your lord," says Dovak with a sidelong lookβ€”cheeky but commanding. "Hm," says the pink demon. "Evelan." "Of course. As you command, my lord." Evelan turns away. "Let's hope you're right. Panel 4: Evelan's hands fly through a series of magical gestures, too fast for the eye to follow, leaving only a white trail. Panel 5: Evelan vanishes in an eruption of demonic magic, black and red. Dovak watches, cross-armed and confident.
An art recap featuring art pieces from the year in a 3x4 grid. June and September have entries missing.
Page of six digital sketches in sepia colors of Vauruk, an athletic gray-furred bat clad in brown leather gloves and pants, sweaty from an exercise session. From top left clockwise: 1. Vauruk throws a jab into a heavy bag, expression focused. 2. Vauruk performs a bicep curl with a dumbbell in hand. He eyes the camera with a knowing, flirty smirk. 3. Vauruk, viewed from behind, performs a pull up. 4. Vauruk takes a drink from a waterskin. 5. Full body depiction of Vauruk performing a renegade row. 6. Vauruk dabs sweat from his face with a towel.
Greyscale digital art featuring Itami, an anthro komodo dragon, and Vauruk, an anthro bat, both clad in white boxing gloves. Vauruk has got Itami backed into the corner of a boxing ring, draped over ropesβ€”and stuffs the lizard's cheek with an uppercut, twisting the wide-eyed Itami's head in a spray of slobber.
Greyscale animation featuring Jun, a scalie martial artist in simple traditional garb, and Viren a pale bat with healing magic. Jun runs up a slope, punching aside wave after wave of shadowy void monsters that encroach from all sides -- all while towing a wagon containing a screaming Viren, ears flapping in the wind. Damage numbers tick regularly from Jun, but he is surrounded by the glow of Viren's healing magic and periodically regains 250 HP. Trees and mountains rush by in the background in a perfect loop.
Rough thumbnail sketch of the comic page from the parent post