So there are two people working on this?
Yup. ZombieEve created most of the story, particularly the major plot points, and I, Vervain, draw the art, and contribute ideas for plot. We both contribute to writing the script, as the characters are split evenly between us. Desmonde is Zombie's character, and Claude was created by me, for example.
So which character belongs to who?
Uhhh~ I'll add the created by list on the character page, maybe.
How much of the story has been planned?
Most of it! We've been writing this story for about one year now.
So what is this all about?
In brief? The frail bond of life, finding yourself and fighting for what you believe is right. *Cue heroic theme music*. See how corny that sounds? Seriouly, don't ask me this question, I can't give you an answer. Ask ZombieEve. She can tell you better. See the section below for some more information.
What's with all that weird language stuff?
That's snippings Enochian. It doesn't make a lot of sense, technically. You'll learn more about it later if you keep reading.
Why are the chapters so short?
Because I like them that way! Each chapter goes for 15 pages. I set myself a limit for a number of reasons. It helps me to complete a part of the story without dragging it out for too long, for instance. It's also very convenient for planning the pages out. It's just my preference, and it works for me.
Is WWDN a BL story?
...Well, yes and no. It does contain rather heavy doses of BL (most of the cast is male, after all) however it is by no means the central theme. It just happens to be a fact in the story. WWDN is not a romance saga. (all the yaoi, by the way, isn't present in the main story ; ] that's what secret special chapters are for... You'll see~)
Coffee or tea?
Coffee, hands down.
Well? You're asking, aren't you? What is this nonsense about? Who the heck is Vervain and why is he conspiring with that zombified version of a biblical figure? I'll answer the best I can, and with as much necessary sarcasm as could be desired.
Once upon a time, a Vervain and a Zombie Eve came together in their favourite artform. You see, the Zombie Eve is located in the eastern coast of the United States while the elusive and highly prized Vervain resides in the beach-covered beautiful paradise of some tiny island near Australia where strange devils sometimes dance in strawberry fields. So they are, literally, an ocean apart and then some. This sadness was quickly dissolved by uncovering that these two bizarre artists would join forces to stop Team Rock--well, no, not that. In fact, they came together to produce what you now know as "We Will Draw Near".
It originally started as a MSN Messenger role play, where they have also created numerous other stories from ghost-possessed instruments, vengeful twin brothers, and often thematic elements of darkness, heartbreak, sorrow, and invoking original, creative, and challenging yaoi stories intended to dismiss age old cliches of the "uke" and "seme" motives. Certain, popular vampire stories would also warrant destruction in their creative rampage. Nonetheless, it was a long-running role play that is quite far into its grandeur exchanged through various characters and recorded as part of an untimely legacy now being transferred to the fine art of web comic-ness.
But what about the title? It's definitely strange, that much we can all tell. Truth be told, it was originally believed to be the rough, Latin-something translation of Karl Jenkins' epic song, "Adiemus". I highly recommend looking it up. Yes. As for the story itself, we sat back and considered a new role play, and the idea of a post-apocalyptic hell emerged. We glossed it up, added some relentless pleasures and love of Venice, Rome, France, and ancient cities beyond incorporating it accordingly. This lead to a happy, fantasy-induced story with kings, princes, princesses, and all sorts of nobility and their various tensions in trying to cope with not slaughtering one another in a world overrun by demons. Biblical and ancient text references galore, we drove to taking legendary figures such as the arch angels and some grand demons in order to set the stage for very unlikely heroes.
Desmonde was intended to be the antithesis of the newly popular idea of an underdog hero by appearances. He's big, strong, charming, and stupidly kind and simple in his wants and desires. This gets turned on its head when he goes from King of the Streets to "that beast hanging around the prince". His appearance was intended to show the contrast of the French-inspired beauty of the Prime Minister's family and the foreign refugees that flooded to the city of Romae. Claude, on the other hand, is thoroughly conditioned to romantic, fairy tale dreams of his future that lead to some interesting conflict with his "new friend".
"We Will Draw Near" as the story progresses is really for anyone who has ever dreamed of having something more in their lives through the strange, quirky romances that bloom unexpectedly through these characters. Simple pleasures come to mean everything and anything! If... you still are wracked with questions, dear readers, I would suggest you wait for the updates!
