The Essence of Magic

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  • @Tree.lancer
    @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Hello! If you have any other questions about the magic system, write them here in the comments! And if you want to support this project you can become my patreon here.
    www.patreon.com/Treelancer
    And here are all my social media links if you want to follow or see more of my previous work
    linktr.ee/treelancer
    Cheers!

    • @samwarner6024
      @samwarner6024 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a question, is there some sort of institution that teaches dispersal or sharing? Or is it more of a cultural thing that you just learn from those around you?

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It is a very simple skill when learnt early, at least the basic "sharing" way of doing it, and would normally be taught at home or in "schools" in the cultures that see it as normal and beneficial, like learning basic first aid, or other life skills.
      In other cultures it is severely repressed, like the Hecaxians, and not only is it not taught, it is actively discouraged, and seen as an impure act.
      The more advanced, precise way of doing dispersal to control vines for example, is usually learnt in a case by case basis, depending on one's profession or needs, and there are guilds and institutions that can train people in it, or learnt through trial and error.

    • @jacobrutzke691
      @jacobrutzke691 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have a couple questions, is there any other plants that can make use of essence in a different way? You already mentioned the vines that can turn essence into physical strength but are any other plants used and how does interactions between humans and animals work using essence(doggo?).

    • @jacobrutzke691
      @jacobrutzke691 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And what happens if multiple people try to control the same vine?

    • @kharijordan6426
      @kharijordan6426 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If one side have big plant mechs... what do the other side have to combat it? Regular mechs? They already have an engine using energy sucking crystals.
      Do they just...throw the energy sucking crystals at the mechs?

  • @jobobminer8843
    @jobobminer8843 ปีที่แล้ว +528

    I'm enjoying the much lighter tone than Monster Garden. Both are cool but it's clear you're your own thing and aren't just jumping on a hype train or anything. So happy to be here to see your channel and all your cool new ideas

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +94

      thank you! It wont be always light though, war ain't pretty

    • @mikesSoul789
      @mikesSoul789 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      They are literally they’re own thing

    • @BilobateDrip
      @BilobateDrip 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I'm not sure what hype train you speak of 🤷‍♂️ maybe MG advertising something he and his viewers created, which seems fair to me. I feel they both produce amazing content, narrative, and artwork.

    • @RyanCooper-r9n
      @RyanCooper-r9n 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Are you downplaying monster gardens success and calling it unoriginal?

    • @GastonGock
      @GastonGock 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RyanCooper-r9nit’s very much the basic blocks of concept art. Both MG and Treelancer are done very well and presented very well. But videos of the like aren’t new

  • @ItsWaterDaymyDudes
    @ItsWaterDaymyDudes ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Buff Grandma, love it

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +12

      eat your dinner or Vine swole grandma is coming to getcha!

  • @Insanity_TM
    @Insanity_TM ปีที่แล้ว +79

    That’s a fun avatar
    Edit: I just realised
    A tree with a lance.

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +17

      And in an "Iron vessel"! :p

  • @monlenz
    @monlenz ปีที่แล้ว +238

    The scripts you write for these videos are so well put together!. It gets to the point and gives just the right amount of information and lore. Also the cute little avatar you made is amazing. Ive though about making one too but havent gotten to it. This might be the time to do that.

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Haha thanks a lot man! I thought about doing something like this and whether it fit the idea I have for the channel or not, but I kinda like it and livens up the more "boring" sections, like the outro.
      Excited to see what you come up with! And thank you for the kind words, and all the support you've shown me on your streams and discord, I really appreciate it!

  • @n0vitski
    @n0vitski ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Shoutout to illustrators making worldbuilding videos on youtube. Gotta be one of my favorite genders.

    • @Meh-hb6lh
      @Meh-hb6lh 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Do you mean ‘genres’ 💀

    • @n0vitski
      @n0vitski 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Meh-hb6lh no I don't

    • @Meh-hb6lh
      @Meh-hb6lh 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@n0vitski IMAO

    • @fisrtnamelastname3083
      @fisrtnamelastname3083 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So true

    • @dunkawunka2278
      @dunkawunka2278 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@Meh-hb6lh do you mean "i like to ruin jokes" 💀

  • @supergaminggeek5546
    @supergaminggeek5546 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I do love the politics around the use of magic, really adds depth

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Thank you! I believe such a big and important, yet vague concept, would inevitably be interpreted in different ways, leading to conflict.
      Thanks for the comment!

  • @MrBlack0950
    @MrBlack0950 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    i just like how you took something simple and more or less a one trick pony of a magic system, and turned it into quite a diverse set of schools of magic, not because there are different forms of magic, but rather because its being used in different ways.
    its always really cool to see this kind of stuff, especially when its worked into the world like this is

  • @Seizurs2
    @Seizurs2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    As a dabbling worldbuilder working on my own fantasy setting, its a relief when I see someone that knows what they are doing, having similar ideas to mine ngl
    Makes it feel I also know what I am doing

  • @raskal8112
    @raskal8112 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Little tree cauldron guy! 😃
    My day is now substantially better.

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Im very happy to hear that! :D

  • @Hanible
    @Hanible 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    The last drawing is perfect on so many levels, it has that Aztec decapitation pose, the gold and a surreal back story! You should make it into an oil painting, it's a masterpiece! Love from Tunisia to Mexico, our Morisco lost brothers ❤

  • @gavinl8516
    @gavinl8516 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Your'e method of illustration is quite elegant, the changing drawings add to the narrative as you reveal it.

  • @_fedmar_
    @_fedmar_ ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Your world is fascinating, and your art is amazing! Keep it up, can't wait to see more!

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much! after this video which took a long time I hope new uploads will take less time haha so stay tuned!

  • @ag4162
    @ag4162 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I have to say this series is so underrated, and I enjoy it a lot!!

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TY so much! still early days haha I think it has been received really well!

  • @ICircuit64
    @ICircuit64 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Absolutely brilliant worldbuilding and great illustrations!

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      THank you so much! :D

  • @amanciomarin1377
    @amanciomarin1377 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Imagine the following scenario. There was a war between two clans, resulting in the deaths of thousands of people. After this, the victorious clan decided that all magic related to 'life essence' must disappear, and ceased to teach the young how to use it. Their obsession led to the destruction of all writings and treaties on the subject. Over the millennia, the manipulation of 'life essence' was forgotten. No one remembers those skilled warriors anymore, and the great mechs have been destroyed. It was during this time that Nil was born. In his era, an empire rose to power following the discovered writings of an ancient culture, which they considered their sacred book-a book that escaped the destruction of the archives. It speaks of ruling with an iron fist, and of something related to extracting essence from living beings. As a result, they began to massively fell trees and extract minerals from the earth, reverting to powerful firearms and dominating the world. With his family plunged into absolute poverty, Nil begins to realize that he feels a special connection with living beings. He feels that nature is calling him. He feels the essence of life.

  • @JulianIsoldi
    @JulianIsoldi ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi! I love the mesoamerican influence you put on the world you are making, from the aspects of the characters, the clothes, the names and the essential idea behind the Essence. Here from Argentina, trying some worldbuilding of my own, I'm really glad when I find other latinamericans making such things and creating such rich worlds, especially because we also can feel identify with different aspects of these worlds and enjoy them as well as we do with the ones created by american and european artists. Hope you continue with it and keep on posting videos about its development!

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Muchas Gracias Julian! I agree completely, and good luck in your own worldbuilding efforts!

  • @mrs9498
    @mrs9498 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yooooo ! Love your new lil character you speak through. I have to say your world is facinating, and I'm starting to realy love it. ❣️

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha thank you! I was unsuer which reception it would get haha, Im glad to hear you like it! :D

  • @FERNPretendsToDraw
    @FERNPretendsToDraw ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How can you draw like that damn. Even with reference I wouldn't be able to do it that good.

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lots of practice! and Ive been recently getting into doing gesture studies again! always helps

  • @maikiwiltcher
    @maikiwiltcher ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I loved this bro, it's really refreshing to see the concept of mana utilized tastefully in a low-fantasy setting. Some great designs are featured here!

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! :D

  • @LuxrayLloyd
    @LuxrayLloyd 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! I love this system! It's so simple, yet full of depth, story, and really feels like a natural part of the world and soceity

  • @RicksCreations
    @RicksCreations ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, and what an amazing project! I'm so glad to see more and more people sharing their worldbuilding on TH-cam. Best of luck to you :)

  • @sharmanner6239
    @sharmanner6239 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Honestly the more of your work I see the more I can’t get enough of it I can’t wait to see what else you make

  • @SuperMaster000X
    @SuperMaster000X ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The mech armor, are awesome. There could be legends about people being absorbed into the armor. Like an empy suit of armor that is still in the battlefield, alive or kinda "undead".

    • @Jamhael1
      @Jamhael1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not the body, but its soul, and it would begun to develop "quirks", as akin to habits and ticks that the former pilot used to have.
      And, depending of the mech, there could be akin to "lineage" of mech riders.

  • @enxman7697
    @enxman7697 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great project. I love the art. And the Magic System looks simple and affective

  • @ewaswiderska3191
    @ewaswiderska3191 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wow!! SO well made and well explained. It’s amazing. Congrats Treelancer ;)

  • @cf6755
    @cf6755 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    if it is energy and generated in the body then it takes calories(calorie is how much energy is in good witch you need to service) to produce. this would mean if you were recovering you would be hungry.because the first law of thermodynamics.

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that's assuming it is generated in the body and not just absorbed from other sources, like a immaterial plane coexisting with physical space.
      Not saying its one or the other, btw, maybe its a bit of both. the scholars in the story are certainly not sure.

  • @UnselfishServiceTheater
    @UnselfishServiceTheater 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your magic system intrigues me. =D

  • @Nanamowa
    @Nanamowa ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So I'm wondering why one couldn't just grow yeast in a vat in the same way we brew beer for sacrificing life essence in powering machines? Is that a consideration you've thought about at all and have addressed or are planning to address in the story?
    I'm guessing the ultimate reasoning would have to do with how little essence there is in the yeast, but I feel that given the exponential growth of the yeast and given the fact that the dead yeast remains would be chemically similar and therefore a potent feedstock for future batches or other microbes like lactobacillus as well as their creating necessary products such as vinegar and alcohol, this would quickly overcome the differences in total essence unless the equivalent biomass to essence doesn't proportionally scale when comparing yeast or bacteria to, say, a mouse, but even if you needed 100x the mass to get the equivalent essence, it would just be more efficient to grow yeast.
    Really looking forward to this series. I love hard magic systems

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว

      that's a really interesting idea I hadn't thought about, thank you!
      but I guess their preference for expansion is that renewable as life essence ought to be (although its a bit different the way Hecaxians do it) its still cheaper to go take new "batches" of living matter than growing your own at home
      still, interesting point to be addressed though! maybe there are competing schools of thought regarding life essence, even within Hecaxian culture.

  • @barbucha954
    @barbucha954 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When I was watching this video and saw the art depicting the characters and the way you refer to the factions, I almost lost it. I very rarely see people working with fantasy and use anything else than the setting of medieval Europe. Don't get me wrong, I like it as much as the next nerd, but with how saturated the fantasy genre is with it, it's so refreshing to see someone do something new with it.
    I think we need to have more stories like that, and I cannot wait to see more of your vision for this world that you are building.

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree! Im tired of Mesoamerican cultures being under-represented, or whenn they are they just somehow stuck to stone age tech and aliens xD
      Thank you for the support! more to come!

  • @kailenpillay9925
    @kailenpillay9925 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think it would be interesting if there was a third faction made up of defectors from both sides. Using the vines and soul engines (powered by livestock) to create massive mechs that are unmatched on the battlefield. But they are ridiculed by both sides because they use the "unethical" soul engines and the "heretical" vines.
    edit: i also love what you're doing with this world, and this is just a suggestion

  • @ItsAllNunya
    @ItsAllNunya ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your designs are so refreshing. Not many ppl out there doing fantasy that isnt extremely european, much as i can still enjoy that. This is a breath of fresh air. And those prosthetics! I was hoping the vines could be used that way! The potential for medicine in soft fantasy is incredible. Not quite "i regrew your lost limb with this scroll and raised your friend from the dead withan expensive ritual spell", not quite our medicine either, and its something that interests me a lot! I hope youll explore it more.

  • @Loafusbreadmyre
    @Loafusbreadmyre ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dude this is so fucking cool, I'm so excited to see all this new project has to offer! In time of course. Though I may be very excited, PLEASE keep taking as long as is needed to really make this what you want it to be. It's genuinely so amazing and truly inspiring so far!

  • @ryanpatrick1739
    @ryanpatrick1739 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is, you know It, Amazing! Not only your art is beautyful but It can clearly show what you are explaining too. Your voice character is very cute. This magic system is very cool, i'll be sending some essence to this project!

  • @HatredSonneillon
    @HatredSonneillon 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I really like this. The base concept of magic coming from within isn't new, but I really like how you expanded on it, made it have physicality, it has drawbacks that are reasonable and compelling, learning or that lack of learning it all makes sense. Its well explained and I can imagine what it would feel like to have this kind of magic. I also like what you're able to do with this kind of magic.

  • @Bobdd0
    @Bobdd0 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a lovely system and packing of information. I'm so excited about this man!!!

  • @iokhufu
    @iokhufu ปีที่แล้ว +2

    nice to hear lore from your humble project. i hope great success comes your way!

  • @avesadmortem
    @avesadmortem ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's a good thing i chose to stay up late, I would have missed this otherwise. Amazing stuff!

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank, you, glad you like it!

  • @ethanemerson4862
    @ethanemerson4862 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Are there any Vampire-type creatures in this setting? Such as people who, instead of Sharing Essence, drain it from others to prolong their own life. A reverse-Dispersal if you will. Without the use of soul engines or technology of course.

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      so far maybe not people but small animals and plants that are somehow parasitic could be an option, other than that, the Hecaxian machinery is pretty much based around essence-vacuums

  • @КинТацу
    @КинТацу ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Magic plant mechs and stuff, this is so cool! Just found this channel, and I'm already in love with it. Thank you for your hard work! Looking forward to more amazing lore and art!

  • @yoshibro982
    @yoshibro982 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its like I'm watching the intro to a video game series, fantastic.

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว

      As an avid gamer that warms my heart, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @mansoorsaad5980
    @mansoorsaad5980 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow amazing, bro keep consistent every one is craving more content!

  • @dylanh.8029
    @dylanh.8029 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These are great! Keep it up, you and Monster Garden are doing outstanding work.

  • @cedric2969
    @cedric2969 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just found this video and I am amazed.
    I love the magic system you created. I love the art you're making to visualize it.
    I subscribed immediatly because I want to know more!
    Hope there will be more video's about the magic system and maybe more concept art?

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely more! not sure if there will be more videos about the magic itself, as I have so much to cover already.
      Alsoo eventually I will shift from this worldbuilding base to a more narrative focused content, which will in itself contain lore bits, but in a more inmersive presentation, thank you for the kind words!

  • @sodaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
    @sodaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely in love with this world! All of your content is so inspiring, dude

  • @rabbidowl1235
    @rabbidowl1235 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This looks super interesting! Looking forward to learning more about this world and its people!

  • @NageIfar
    @NageIfar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Simple magic system, but well integrated with elements like your vines. Very solid!
    And the art was great as always; both style and the storytelling.

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TY so much! glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @thalesanastacio760
    @thalesanastacio760 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm stealing a LOT of this for my next D&D campaign, thanks!!

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have at it! and have fun!

  • @sleepy_cursedy1276
    @sleepy_cursedy1276 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is fascinating. Love the lore, art and the magic system. Keep up the good work!

  • @viniciusrufino895
    @viniciusrufino895 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    no words, just awesome!!!

  • @skart1
    @skart1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing work! really inspiring. I hope to also take on my own world building project after I finish my current. this is so fun to see :D

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว

      Please do! Worldbuilding projects are so fascinating to see!

    • @skart1
      @skart1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Tree.lancer thanks! I'll let you know when I do 😁

  • @bathtubmeggee7751
    @bathtubmeggee7751 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Does it work both ways? Is there just a sequoia tree somewhere with massive jacked man arms?

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว

      hahaha interesting image
      maybe not human arms, but yes, the vines evolved alongside several species of fauna and flora as a parasitic symbiote, so there could definitely be trees with tentacles that "hunt" passing fauna, including humans, for nutrition or something along those lines :D

    • @bathtubmeggee7751
      @bathtubmeggee7751 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Tree.lancer I love that idea just because ever since I was like 10 my ideal superpower would be to just have massive biomass that I could allocate to any part of my body to make it better: muscles, stomach, brain, bones, liver 🍺, and such. So I’d love the idea of seeing this go both ways. Corpo/Carno kenisis is an underutilized idea in most worlds and I’m sad about it

  • @jordanmanuel5828
    @jordanmanuel5828 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What do the essence machines then do with there collected essence? Do they generate motion? Can they transfer it into hospitals to help heal patients? Is there a material that illuminates or a plankton that bioluminescent when having an abundance of the essence?

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว

      A lot of these questions will be answered in a future video about Hecaxian machinery
      I can tell you that yes to a lot of those, it is a substance called Ar-teotl crystals, and they are in fact different minerals that react different to the essence, some do some of the stuff you mentioned :) they are the basis of Hecaxian machinery.

  • @Boofsylvania
    @Boofsylvania ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome stuff! Very underrated.

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha I dunno about that, thers not much out yet
      But thanks a lot! :D

  • @alanmarcelinosantos5338
    @alanmarcelinosantos5338 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is incredible!

  • @nylittlekiler
    @nylittlekiler ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really love the magic system and how much thought was put into the logistics of those machines.
    But personally I really hope the factions will be more nuanced when it comes to their morals and motivations than just: good nature respecting villagers and an evil industrial empire.
    If we look at real world history, it's very rare to see conflicts in which one side is clearly in the wrong/right.
    I understand that the The video is short and most of it was about the magic system, so i presume there's a lot-lot more we don't know about the factions, so please don't take it as a critique, but more of an observation, and my personal hope for how the story will develop.
    Ultimately it's your world building project, and I do not wish to sway you from your intended vision.
    Anyway, I'm really excited to see more of the world you created, and more of your amazing ideas. Keep up the good work!

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Certainly! and thank you for the comment.
      It is like you said, the world is rarely so black and white, but many cultures since the dawn of history, have behaved to others in ways that were un-debatably villainous, or even within the same culture, how some of its members treat the others can be almost unapologetically evil, and dehumanizing. That is not to say Zemshevans or any culture is perfect, for that matter.
      However, there will be more nuance than is shown in this video, as one of the main protagonists of the first story is in fact a young Hecaxian noble, fallen from grace, which will shed more light into Hecaxian culture from within.
      But sadly its still going to be a long time before the narrative itself, which is all planned and plotted, starts to be discussed in the channel in any depth.
      some day though! I hope!
      Thank you once again! and I hope you will like what is to follow!

    • @nylittlekiler
      @nylittlekiler ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I completely agree with your point. I guess I was thinking more about an empire on empire conflict when I wrote my comment, like European kingdoms fighting each other, but there certainly are plenty of conflicts in which one side is clearly the victim.
      That first story idea sounds really interesting.
      I know it may be too early to ask, but in what format mainly do you plan to present those stories.
      Just lore videos like this one? Or can we expect some written works, or Comics?
      @@Tree.lancer

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nylittlekiler that's precisely the thing! I'm on the fence still.
      My original idea was to make an illustrated novel, then I thought about a comic, and even to make some animatics for the most epic sequences, maybe a TTRPG book, who knows! As of right now, I have no clear answer yet, but plan to find out! It also will depend on community feedback to some extent, so hopefully it will be something we can all enjoy C:

    • @nylittlekiler
      @nylittlekiler ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have no real experience in the logistics of creating media, so please take what I say with a grain of salt, but I did think about a similar problem once.
      I would say that one of the key factors in choosing a proper medium is the ratio of “amount” of story to work hours, like for example, describing one scene in writing will generally take much less time then drawing said scene in a comic.
      But presentation is also important, a more labor intensive medium like comics would let you directly convey those cool designs of mechs and world directly to the viewer without the degree of separation present in written work.
      I personally think that comics with a simpler art style (less detailed outlines and simple colors, grayscale or hatching rendering) would strike a good balance between story, work and presentation for this project.
      For me a big draw-in is seeing those amazing mecha designs “come to life” and not just imagining them from description, a comic would let you keep that aspect while still letting you tell a bit longer story in a reasonable amount of time, so if you can keep the scope of a narrative in check the comic would be really cool to see.
      BUT, if you have a lot of ideas for stories or a multiple book spanning grand narrative, that you really want to put out into the world, then the illustrated novel would be a better choice.
      Of course ultimately you're not bound to any one medium so experimenting and seeing what works for you would be the best choice, but you probably already know that.
      @@Tree.lancer

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nylittlekiler yup! Ive considered that too
      For now my plan is to use YT to provide a good base of content, kind of like making my own lore channel for the project, use it to grow interest and hopefully be able to make it into my main job, then once that groundwork is done, hopefully I will have a better idea of my chosen medium for the story.
      At this time I only have one major plot outlined, but have also vague ideas for stories set in the same world. although in different regions, with different factions and even time periods. but that's more in the very long term.
      Thank you for the advice! it is really well thought out, and appreciated :)

  • @mikesSoul789
    @mikesSoul789 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    These ideas are so inspiring

  • @sirreginaldfishingtonxvii6149
    @sirreginaldfishingtonxvii6149 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "100% human-made personal project"
    My man 🤝
    Good stuff man! Very inspirational.

  • @jeanbenoitsoucie
    @jeanbenoitsoucie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome work, can't wait to see who is the Hecaxian god and how he influences society

  • @Salt_discriminater
    @Salt_discriminater ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a very intriguing magic system

  • @richardtimothihimbawan69
    @richardtimothihimbawan69 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad to see more of this, but what is the prefer armor type and body plan of the shanshevas and the heckasens?

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว

      dont know what you mean by body plan
      But to answer the armor questions, pretty much similar to what it was in the 1600's in Europe, the rise of gunpowder brought down the use of heavy plate armor, except for the mechs of course, most soldiers use demi-armor or 3/4's armor, a thick cuirass, or no armor at all!

    • @richardtimothihimbawan69
      @richardtimothihimbawan69 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Tree.lancer oh interesting, but what i meant was the type of shape they use for the suits (lean,bulky,hunched), with the essence engine, i imagine the heckasens are able to make quadrapeds (four legged) calvary support.

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@richardtimothihimbawan69 Interesting! and very good and clever conclusion
      in terms of the vinemechs, there is a certain limit to size as the square-cube law still applies to the vines, however there are many variations in body types, although in this channel Ive only shown the more "standard" build, humanoid, but with big legs to support the weight, however depending on their function and time period the will look very different, for example if they are meant for warfare in general, charging, raiding or just to defend a city, those builds would be very different, and different pilots have individual preferences as well.
      In terms of the Hecaxian machinery, you have made a very good assumption, and there will be a video dedicated to how they deal with the mechs, and their technology in general, however I dont want to spoil too much yet!
      Thank you for the comment!

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว

      Here's an example of how one of the earliest mechs looked like, basically just a bucket with arms lol
      instagram.com/p/CpvPnaSo85w/

    • @richardtimothihimbawan69
      @richardtimothihimbawan69 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Tree.lancer cool !,a walking box of death. Also, while i atmired you decision to show the prosess of you drawing, i think its smoother to just show the end product (make it more like a slide show, and less like a timelapse).

  • @ReblazeGaming
    @ReblazeGaming ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so cool! I've also got an idea for a power system based on plants, so it's really cool seeing your take on it. The plant mechs idea is so cool and original. I love your designs, I hope to be able to design like you one day.

  • @georgethompson1460
    @georgethompson1460 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wait if people can share essence can it also be stolen, evil sorcerers who drain the life out of the unwary?

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      hmmmm not really, there aren't really wizards or sorcerers about. In general, biological essence sharing requires the consent of the owner to some degree up to now, might change in the future

  • @asimovstarling8806
    @asimovstarling8806 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this project of yours.

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much!

  • @netthegreat4789
    @netthegreat4789 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is my claim that I was here before you become super popular

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว

      hahahaha I hope! and thank you for being here!

  • @ethancole5481
    @ethancole5481 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To be honest, I have seen this video a bunch because i though it was a knock-off of Monster Garden. I'm very glad I saw it, and am sorry for judging before watching. Love how the illustrations illuminate what you are saying, great work!

  • @yukiomishimafan
    @yukiomishimafan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah I found the next worldbuilding channel ✌️

  • @AI_660
    @AI_660 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this would be a cool setting fore a dnd campane

  • @richardhimbawan8358
    @richardhimbawan8358 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    is there a third party that is basically playing both side, because from my research i found that both swiss and genovan mercenaries are involved alot in the thirty years war

  • @94NEKU
    @94NEKU ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like always fantastic job! Sigue así!

  • @TheGlitchGuild
    @TheGlitchGuild ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I absolutely love this series so far! You and Simon from Monster Garden are really inspiring me to finally make my own world building series 😁 now I just need to actually draw it 😅

  • @potato_tang
    @potato_tang ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing art and concept. More videos plz 🙏

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      More incoming! already got a lot planned and partially done :D

  • @senatuspopulusqueromanus2082
    @senatuspopulusqueromanus2082 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Have my subscription sir, this is excellent

  • @anthonyfrias5533
    @anthonyfrias5533 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Enjoy your work

  • @ALUCARD8699
    @ALUCARD8699 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tree huggers got the tree hugging on a whole new level.

  • @deltap6967
    @deltap6967 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the new mic quality

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! its the same mic but I learned a bit of audacity, took a million retakes, and edited it again in Premiere
      Took a lot of work, so I'm so happy it paid off! :D

  • @orctimusprime9029
    @orctimusprime9029 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is awesome stuff. Keep it up!

  • @komickid833
    @komickid833 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yay algorithm for this video

  • @yasch3696
    @yasch3696 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow this is amazing! Your artworks are soooo good and I really dig 1. your world in itself and 2. also the storytelling you did in this video.
    In some parts my magic system of my current project is actually pretty similar to yours which i find quite funny.
    Will support you on patreon when I have the money and am looking foward to explore your world and also your way of thinking as a worldbuilder through upcoming videos! Keep up the great work and greetings from germany :D

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! It means a lot to me, sorry for the late response!

  • @latefoolstalk676
    @latefoolstalk676 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very interesting magic, looking forward to more details of your world

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว

      TYy so much! working on it!

  • @thibaultgauthier9476
    @thibaultgauthier9476 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    graet video full of information i love your art and your voice is perfect for this type of video. this serie is so cool i can't wait to know all of what you've and you'll write and draw about it ❣❣

  • @mysteriousghoul5918
    @mysteriousghoul5918 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so magical! I've found another TH-camr who I would strive to be ❤️

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      awww thank you so much, that means a lot!
      sorry it took so long to answer I was going through some stuff Cx

  • @tranquilclaws8470
    @tranquilclaws8470 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting how this system feels similar to the one I am crafting. In my own, those who can innately use magic in their own bodies cannot produce magic, while those who cannot innately use magic in their own body will radiate it out constantly. The magic is only containable within living cells and greater multicellular structures or crystal lattices such as seen in clear quartz.
    I am exploring how a fundamentally dependent relationship between magic users and magic producers might shape a world. Adding to that, the magic warps magic users to become more in line with how they see themselves. More extreme mindsets and personalities are a common result for magic users.
    It has since turned into an arms race of magic users fighting to maintain access to and secure their relationships with magic producers and magic producers rebelling against their exploitation through the advancements of crystal-magic technologies and alliances with more agreeable magic user factions.

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That sounds very interesting indeed, and what can I say, great minds and all that! ;)
      Godspeed on your worldbuilding projects!

  • @geswut3144
    @geswut3144 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yooooo I found a new worldbuilding youtuber! I love fantasy settings that take place is unconventional time periods, like the early modern period! I hope you don't mind if I shamelessly borrow these ideas for my homebrew campaign!

  • @Pulvinarium
    @Pulvinarium ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey men, I too started a worldbuilding project around the same time, glad to see someone made it heh, monstergarden was quite an inspiration for many of us huh?

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว

      You bet! And beat of luck with your project! I will check it out, its always interesting to see :D

  • @fumarc4501
    @fumarc4501 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Essence, or the Spice of Life.

  • @biznestelch2941
    @biznestelch2941 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love magic system authors just posting on youtube

  • @АнтонМистюков
    @АнтонМистюков 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A very cool concept!!!

  • @HerrAndreasSkog
    @HerrAndreasSkog 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful.

  • @victoryoso4955
    @victoryoso4955 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Potboys from Elden Ring

  • @mikesSoul789
    @mikesSoul789 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good work

  • @michaelthompson2363
    @michaelthompson2363 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does the essence folloq the laqs of thermodynamics? By that I mean is essence an energy resource that can change forms but never be completely expended?

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      not necessarily the same rules as thermodynamics, but similar
      for example there is loss in conversion, and once it is converted to other natural forces like kinetic or heat ones, they behave exactly as normal.
      however being magic in nature I reserve the right to make up some bullshit as it suits the plot/worldbuilding etc.

    • @michaelthompson2363
      @michaelthompson2363 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Tree.lancer Bullshit makes the world go round. Thanks for indulging my nerdy ass question lol

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@michaelthompson2363 haha none at all! thank you for asking it!
      in the end the magic system like everything in a fictional world (imo) it should service the plot or atmosphere in some way, so I am reserving the really hard facts and rules til they are relevant to either :)

  • @lordsharick9072
    @lordsharick9072 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ...ABSOLUTAMENTE GENIAL...

  • @lordk.gaimiz6881
    @lordk.gaimiz6881 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is super cool, definitely subbing ^^

  • @morfeuszgodefroy422
    @morfeuszgodefroy422 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow its amazing how similar this magic system is to mine.❤

  • @akreon_
    @akreon_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is such a cool world!

    • @Tree.lancer
      @Tree.lancer  ปีที่แล้ว

      Domo arigato Senpai! :P

  • @felixheitzer2262
    @felixheitzer2262 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is really cool😊👍👍

  • @Frages.
    @Frages. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a good video, but the moment he said hello, I thought I clicked on the “Hello! And welcome to the Las Poyos Hermanos family. My name is Gustavo but you can call me Gus.” 💀

  • @_lezzogs_
    @_lezzogs_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is awsome

  • @thmvlt
    @thmvlt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    damn this is a really cool concept