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Vervain


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26/02/25 Reawakened this site after a thousand years of slumber~.


Vervain

ABOUT

Hi, I'm Vervain, a freelance illustrator based in Tasmania, Australia. I like drawing things, Final Fantasy, and obscure video games.I'm a member of the art collective Bootleg Clam!I also know how to kill skeletons.

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PROJECTS


COMICS

Apocrypha

Fantasy / ActionA roguish youth named Desmonde stumbles upon an unlikely chance to pursue his dream of becoming a legendary daemon hunter when a twist of fate binds him to the protection of Claude, the kingdom’s naive and sheltered prince. Now tasked with defending the kingdom and the prince from the relentless forces of Inferno, each clash brings him closer to uncovering the truth behind his origins-- Origins which may threaten not only the kingdom, but the very world of Eden itself.A fantasy/action webcomic which is currently being drawn.

9 Moon Curse

Dark Fantasy / ActionNine moons. Nine sacrifices. A curse that cannot be undone.Tsunetomo, a wandering swordsman bound by duty and haunted by vengeance, takes up the legendary blade Mikazuki, only to discover its insatiable hunger for yokai blood. If he does not feed the cursed sword before the new moon, it will claim his life instead.But the deeper Tsunetomo walks into the shadows, the more tangled his fate becomes, hellbent on seeking revenge for his former master,
As the moons wane, the curse tightens its grip. With each kill, Mikazuki whispers promises of power... and the price of wielding it may be far steeper than Tsunetomo bargained for.
9 Moon Curse is a dark fantasy comic currently being written.

Pity the Moon

Romance / BLExiled for the darkness in his blood, Masa, a rogue nogitsune, stains the snow with mortal lives-- knowing that each act of defiance will summon the only one who ever mattered. Lord Shiramatsu, once his mentor and now his hunter, arrives with steel in his hand and duty in his heart, determined to stop the creature Masa has become.But beneath the clash of steel and foxfire lies a truth neither can deny: their battles have always been spurred by more than mere violence. When anger burns into something far more dangerous, one kiss may prove that some bonds can never be severed; even if they lead only to heartbreak."If I stay... you'll never stop tearing the world apart just to keep me close."A tale of longing and violence, of bitter hearts-- A prequel story set in the world of 9 Moon curse


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PROJECTS

GAMES

Doctor Ludwig

Puzzle / Medical RPGThe village of Burdock has fallen prey to a strange disease. Known as Spire Sickness, it twists its victims, tighter and tighter until they appear to vanish completely. With the previous doctor vanished without a trace, the renowned Dr. Ludwig is summoned to uncover a cure. Using a strange contraption left behind by his predecessor, he must perform delicate procedures-- rotating bone and sinew with precision-- before the patients bodies twist beyond saving.Why did the previous doctor disappear? Where did the strange disease come from? And why is it only afflicting those within the village?An RPG Puzzle game in development.

Corpse Flowers

Puzzle / Mystery / RPGA puzzle game in which you use flower symbolism to solve murder mysteries.Full version in production by art collective BOOTLEG CLAM. Demo availalble on Itch.io


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PROJECTS

ZINES/ART BOOKS

Discordia

Fanzine / Final FantasyA 20 page fanzine featuring sketches and illustrations of the villains from Final Fantasy I through X.Physical book and PDF versions available through my KoFi shop.

L'Ange De La Mort

Fanzine / Final FantasyAn artbook zine celebrating Kuja of Final Fantasy IX.50+ pages of art with over 100 sketches and illustrations drawn between 2016-2022, including exclusive art which won't be posted anywhere else.PDF version available through my KoFi shop.


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commissions

!!Commissions are currently closed but will reopen in April!!

Black & white

Portrait - $20
Half body - $30
Full body - $45
Add character - +$10 each

Full Colour

Portrait - $30
Half body - $50
Full body - $65
Add character - +$15 each

Digital painting

Portrait - $80
Half body - $100
Full body - $120
Add character - +$30 each
Add detailed bg - +$40

For all other work such as ongoing proiects, character sheets, comics/webtoons, game art, etc, please email me to discuss!


INFO

◆ Commissions can be ordered by contacting me via email or through my Ko-Fi.◆ All prices are in $USD. Payments are taken upfront.◆ Turn-around time varies on the complexity of the order. Expect around 2-4 weeks for most orders. If there will be a substantial delay I will let you know.◆ I will provide a sketch of your image for approval before committing to colouring it. Only minor changes can be made to the order once the sketch is approved, such as colours and expressions.◆ I reserve the right to decline an order for any reason.◆ You can use your commissioned work for any personal purposes. For commercial use, please discuss this with me.


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