Hadn’t heard of it, looks right up my alley. Wishlisted for the next sale :)
Nashua
joined 2 years ago
Not sure if you’re aware but the word ranger isn’t so much to do with being at a distance, as it does being on or patrolling a range (think forests, parks). That’s the natural connotation of the term.
Now when we apply that to fantasy, think of Aragorn from Lord of the Rings, or the Night’s Watch from Game of Thrones. Aragorn is introduced as a ranger, while the Night’s Watchmen fit similar duties as keepers of the wall and surrounding land (the range they’re charged with).
The theme of living off the land runs deep in the ranger fantasy, and so it gravitates to wooden bows and weapons with practical survival uses too.
Looks like he’s having a proper sage moment :’) “Duuude.. is this me having a realisation, or is it my brain cell.. what if he’s a pilot and my body his mecha, am I the brain cell having these thoughts”
Out of curiosity, I followed the credited artist link but there’s no sign of this or any other similar work.
It’s called periphery blood stem cell donation apparently. Was curious and went looking. Linked in case you’re curious too.
There is another method that that isn’t really applicable here, which comes from donated umbilical cords and placentas that would otherwise be thrown away.