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Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Update to the kickstarter has been made. Discussing Pale Premonitions as well as stretch goals. www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Update 1: Stretch Goals and Pale Premonitions · Arisan

Hi everyone, as of yesterday, we passed our funding goal! Once more, thanks to each and every one of you. You all made this possible and I and the rest of the team are deeply grateful!With the time we have left, we want to work towards our next big effort with the stretch goals. We'll be adding some potential designs to a few of our pieces of merchandise based on the new covers we get.There are currently two waves of variant covers, and each extra $2000 milestone is a new cover we can get (price covers compensating the creators, print costs, and taxes). Currently at 16,500 as of time of writing, we have a new cover by Jon Gray (Archie, IDW) and N'oni, an upcoming colorist and talented creator.Additionally, we have our promotional series,

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Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Episode 4 of Pale Premonitions is here! It appears to be Cast's curtain call, or is this just another act? Find out what drives the star of the stage and how our Pale Riders handle these new revelations. Kickstarter Link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Arisan: Pale Premonitions - 4

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Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Arisan has now met its funding goal & is now in its stretch goal phase. We thank you for your support and care! If you wish to help us work with more amazing artists, our kickstarter is open 8 more days. Until then, Ep 4 of Pale Premonitions will be up today! www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Image by Excalibur of Cast after his defeat, his sword and mask in the center while he hides in the shadows.

Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 4mo ago

#Arisan is oon its way to the finish line! The goal is in sight and we can finally get this project funded on kickstarter with one last push. Trust that we're going full speed ahead on this! Link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Arisan-Official@testingari.bsky.social · 4mo ago

For our animated special, #Arisan Pale Premonitions #3 brings together a number of talents. Please, take a look at our team's hard work and while you're here, please support our Kickstarter Campaign here! We're less than $2000 from our goal! Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 4mo ago

For our animated special, #Arisan Pale Premonitions #3 brings together a number of talents. Please, take a look at our team's hard work and while you're here, please support our Kickstarter Campaign here! We're less than $2000 from our goal! Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Arisan: Pale Premonitions - 3

YouTube video by Austin Lee Matthews (Maus)

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Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 4mo ago

With 5 days remaining to get our comic funded, Arisan is doing well thanks to the care and support of all of you. Having passed 12k and then some, I know we can finish strong. Please, help us make it to the finish line. We've only got a little ways left: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Promotional art by Lurizon of Ardan and Nyx on a Ferry, the gray sky and lethal waters beneath are broiling while the image shows 12k+

Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Cover to Cover update for #Arisan. Three of the slots are currently taken for this Add On! It'll be a joy to see more faces appear and get us closer to our goal. If you're interested and want to secure your spot on every copy of Arisan, be our guest! Link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Cover to Cover Add-On, with three spots taken

Arisan-Official@testingari.bsky.social · 5mo ago

#Arisan Would you like to see yourself or your character in print? You can! The "Cover to Cover" Add-On is a bonus for backers. Those who take this up will be in both the digital and physical celebration image for the comic. See "Cover to Cover" Add-on here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Cover-To-Cover Backer Info.

Backer Celebration YCH

10 Slots Left

Cover to Cover Cameo
+$200

A special illustration upon funding will be made in celebration. Those who apply for this reward will appear on the back cover celebration image. Character used must be either yourself or one you own, after being presented it will be discussed before we move forward.

Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The final five days of #Arisan 's kickstarter campaign are here, but we're sticking with it to the end, same as Bastion and Raid. Episode 3's coming, but plenty to do in the meantime. Help us out and support and share our Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 4mo ago

With less than 3,500 in funding needed, Arisan is well on its way to success. With six days until our campaign ends on April 10th, we still have work to do. In the meanwhile, Episode 3 of Pale Premonitions is still cooking. We hope to put on a grand show. Link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Cover to Cover update for #Arisan. Three of the slots are currently taken for this Add On! It'll be a joy to see more faces appear and get us closer to our goal. If you're interested and want to secure your spot on every copy of Arisan, be our guest! Link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Arisan-Official@testingari.bsky.social · 5mo ago

#Arisan Would you like to see yourself or your character in print? You can! The "Cover to Cover" Add-On is a bonus for backers. Those who take this up will be in both the digital and physical celebration image for the comic. See "Cover to Cover" Add-on here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We came up with some different designs for call to action on our Kickstarter Campaign. Both Zach and Fern took time to pair their graphic design sense alongside Cal's wonderful art. It took a lot of people and coordination to get us this far, let's hope #Arisan is able to reach more folks!

Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Update to show how the Cover to Cover image for #Arisan. If you are a current or future backer, this image will be in both the digital version and all print versions of Arisan's completion. So far, two kind souls will make an appearance with Nyx. Link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Arisan-Official@testingari.bsky.social · 5mo ago

#Arisan Would you like to see yourself or your character in print? You can! The "Cover to Cover" Add-On is a bonus for backers. Those who take this up will be in both the digital and physical celebration image for the comic. See "Cover to Cover" Add-on here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 4mo ago

A closer look at Cast's Accursed form and design. Excalibur did an amazing job designing him. His visual was meant to emphasize his self centered state as well as being a star both on stage as well as things revolving around him. Link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

A starheaded being in fanciful attire stands. The ooutfit flowy and extra. A weath of rose blooms are around his collar, while he has a crown/halo of thorns. A facade is at his center.

As flowery as he is bright, his act a delight.

Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 4mo ago

A STAR IS BORN. Who is this Accursed? And what's his deal? You can learn more by checking out Pale Premonitions linked below. Also, if you want more of Arisan, please help us reach our kickstarter funding goal Deadline's April 10th. Link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Pales Bastion and Raid look up, the star upon the stage takes form.

Arisan-Official@testingari.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Arisan: Pale Premonitions Episode 2 premieres tomorrow at 11am EST Please consider liking, commenting, & hyping the video on mobile. The activity will help us reach new supporters. Our hope is it'll help us find new backers before our April 10th cutoff! Link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Arisan: Pale Premonitions Episode 2 premieres tomorrow at 11am EST Please consider liking, commenting, & hyping the video on mobile. The activity will help us reach new supporters. Our hope is it'll help us find new backers before our April 10th cutoff! Link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Arisan: Pale Premonitions - 2

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Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 4mo ago

A small preview of Episode 3 of Pale Premonitions, the promotional series for Arisan's kickstarter. Episode 2 will be released tomorrow over on @amtrax.bsky.social 's channel, with special guest Arin Hanson.

Lorenzo Hall 🍉@lorenzohall.com · 4mo ago

Special thanks to @knighthearts.bsky.social for this preview as they && @geohen17.bsky.social prepare the animatic on episode 3 of Pale Premonitions. Episode 2's out tomorrow, but we're trying to jump into the action. Look alive.(..& support us on Kickstarter:) www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Thank you for 110 backers. Another milestone for us to appreciate as we continue to build up to the comic release. As we approach the April 10th deadline, please share as you feel comfortable so we can make this story a reality. Link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Arisan Kickstarter Campaign screenshot.

6745/16000

110 backers

16 days remain.

Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 4mo ago

"Who am I? Truly, must you ask? My brilliance too grand to mask. Here I stand, bright and proud. Far above this morose crowd. The moment has come, at long last. Join the show, so say I, ____ " Ep. 2 of Pale Premonitions: Coming Soon Help us on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

A town showing many spirits who are Accursed. The masks they wear hide their nature. Anonymous, abstract, they merely watch the show, save for when they look to the star.

Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 5mo ago

"Even among Fetches, this grm hoound was always a bit of an oddity. Though he was the runt of his bunch he had to grow fast, but how much will he grow alongside Nyx?" To know more, please back and share our comic, Arisan, over on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Character info page depicting Gnash from Arisan, a black hound with purple aura and spiky fur.

A small Fetch that Nyx rescued after seeing how he was mistreated. The small bit of kindness Nyx showed him was enough for the little hound to attach to him and stick by his side, much to Ardan's chagrin. Compared to most Fetches, Gnash is small for his age and lacking in strength and ability.

As a Fetch, Gnash is more than a mere dog, but this ominous spirit given form is, above all else, Nyx’s buddy. A keen ability to track other spirits and sense danger is one thing he brings to the table aside from his playful air. His hobbies include digging, fetching sticks, and chasing small creatures that pass him by.

Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Finally, the full episode of Pale Premonitions is up. Special thanks to @amtrax.bsky.social as always. Give them a follow if you haven't already! www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUou...

Arisan: Pale Premonitions - 1

YouTube video by Austin Lee Matthews (Maus)

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Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 5mo ago

#arisan 's Genesis issue summary is here. Care to know the plot of the comic we'll be releasing? Look no further. www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

The Pillar of Omens. Visions of the future and memories of lives past mingle there, as well as Nyx's hopes for escape.

The ruined tower is where Nyx and his friends must go in order to find their way back to the living world, but how do they make it there while hunted by Pale Riders, the wardens of Death who erase the very souls of their foes?

A fortune teller has the answers they need, provided they can bring a certain someone to her, but with a soul eating Accursed Spirit blocking their way, they may have bitten off more than they can chew!

Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 5mo ago

What's up with Arisan? What'll you find inside our Genesis issue? This graphic may provide a hint. Campaign: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Arisan image featuring the comic cover. Flames and added text by Frogletcomics.

Action/Fantasy Comic

Mythology and mysticism influenced setting.

Character-driven drama. Tensions in morality pull them forward and pull them apart.

Flashy battles beyond life and death. Magic and might merge in every bout.

Diverse cast of characters. Folks of all walks of life gather to defy fate.

"Should people be free to define their own destiny?"

Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Working to get the word spread where we can, both online and IRL. If you haven't gotten to hear about Arisan, now's a wonderful time to check us out and support the campaign on #kickstarter Link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The life of the party...Literally. Nyx is an amnesiac who awoke in Kthon, the world of the dead. Suspected of being a necromancer, his presence disturbs the order of things and makes spirits restless. Learn about him in the pages of Arisan... Campaign: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Artwork of Nyx from Arisan, a dark skinned yooung man in brown, black, and gold attiire. He has gray hair and a headband and cloak that s ethereal.

"No matter how hard things get, I promise I'll be there. You can bet your life on it!"

Awakening in the world of the dead with no memories, Nyx finds his fate is already sealed. Accused of upsetting the natural order and being hunted by the authority known as Judgment, Nyx's quest is to find his way back to the world of the living. However, the journey is full of danger, and he soon learns that there's worse than death itself waiting for him.

While Nyx is left unsure of his purpose and place in this world, he finds it in his friends. Little by little, he finds people to live for and discovers life is about more than survival. Armed with an ash-black Memento and visions calling him, he and his allies must rise to the occasion and face both the monsters and masterminds who would end their quest.

Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We wanted to take a moment to say thank you all for the support on Arisan. Together, all of us have raised $5,000 and we're over 1/3 the way to funding. Celebrating these moments where we can matters so much, and we want to celebrate the time and care you've all given the campaign.

Nyx and Gnash in Chibi for a $5,000 milestone image. the banner in purple and gold is thanking the audience for their support.

Gnash's tail is wagging and Nyx is calling him over.

Art by lurizonart

Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Pale Riders? From #Arisan ? I've had premonitions about them, but just who are these guys, anyway? We'll share 'em one by one starting with Bastion! Please check out our Kickstarter Campaign HERE: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Image and expressions of a muscled, masculine person with tan skin and brown hair. Their attire is mostly white and silver save for ther golden gloves.

Pale Bastion
(they/them)

A Pale Rider who is as strong as they are kind. After a lifetime of fighting in the living world, Bastion extended their talents into the afterlife. Originally a youth who had to fend for themself, learning self defense brought them confidence, but it was only after they found others in similar straits that they discovered a purpose. Their big smile and warm attitude would make most forget how formidable Bastion is.

With a focus on shielding others from harm by taking charge, Bastion is always the first to put themself on the line. Knowing the difference a bit of care can make, Bastion would rather offer a hand than raise a fist, but will always take up the fight for people who can't.

Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 5mo ago

A new recruit among the Pales, but one of the most determined, Pale Raid is resourceful as well as skilled. Where she lacks the force & open nature Bastion has, she shares the same desire to help others. Llearn more about Raid & #arisan by following our campaign: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Pale Raid (She/They)

A new recruit to the Pale Riders and a rare talent. She was found as a newly departed soul, already able to manifest her Memento with no prior training. Aside from her innate talent for spiritual magic her sharp observations and sharper wit allowed her to quickly ascend to field work over other trainees.

Partnered with Pale Bastion, who first found them, Raid can at times be slow to socialize and keep distance. The aloof air they maintain hides an affinity for peace and pleasantry, although they're by no means soft. What Raid lacks in raw strength, a quick mind and adaptability more than make up for.

Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Our first introduction to the Pale Riders of #Arisan is here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1rt...

Arisan: Pale Premonitions - 0

YouTube video by Austin Lee Matthews (Maus)

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Arisan-Official @testingari.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Is it me or does this skeleton look a little...grumpy? Maybe he's not so grumpy? Arin Hanson might have answers, and you can hear him as Orson in the second episode of Arisan: Pale Premonitioons! Keep your eyes peeled for the teaser tomorrow! Campaign Link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...