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Is he truly lost?

This concludes Chapter 3! Click forward on page 26 for an "author's note" about my next plans for The Harbinger's Path, and my next comic project. I'll also write a summary below:

What's next for the comic? And future plans:

• The Harbinger's Path: Limited Print Run
  • My main focus for The Harbinger's Path right now is editing it for print until the book is finished (which will be by May 2026 at the latest).
  • This includes formatting all 3 chapters/55 pages (current pages were only intended for web), adding general touch-ups to the art, and creating bonus material.
  • If you're interested in a print book, there's an interest-check poll sent to those receiving Email Updates. The poll link is also currently sent to new sign-ups.
• The Harbinger's Path: Future Comic Pages
  • After the print book is finished, I'll have a better idea for what I can do next with The Harbinger's Path.
  • If you already receive "Email Updates" or the RSS feed, you'll be conveniently notified when there's something new!
• Nightmare's Embrace Mini-comic
  • While I'm formatting Harbinger's print edition, this is the next comic project I plan on drawing! It involves my sylvari oc's, and is smaller in scope than The Harbinger's Path. I've been eager to try practicing a few things learned while drawing Harbinger in a shorter comic story.

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Some light animation on this page! Let me know if anything takes too long to load for you.

Next page Monday!

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Oh no!

Next page Wednesday!

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Stares judgmentally.

Next page on Monday!

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And we're back, happy new year! These next updates will cover chapter 3's conclusion.

Also some exciting news! The Harbinger's Path is getting a limited print run for Manga Ichiba this Fanime 2026. More in the sketchblog post if you'd like to learn more here.

Next page this Wednesday!

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Look who's back!

I have a different announcement today. I was hoping I'd be able to continue the update schedule until Chapter 3's conclusion, but I unfortunately have to put The Harbinger's Path on a short hiatus until January 2026.

You can read more in the full announcement post here, but I'll list the main points below.

• Updates are tentatively planned to resume January 19, 2026.
• This hiatus is for page updates, not page progress. I will be drawing the remaining pages during this hiatus. These next pages are more complex for me to draw, and they need more time than I unfortunately have available this month.
• I'm very sorry about this hiatus, but I'm confident this additional time is the best decision for the comic to maintain its quality (and hopefully, your enjoyment!).

Thank you so much for reading The Harbinger's Path this year! Truly, it means the world to me.

Please look forward to Janaury 2026 to find out what happens next with Trahearne & Malyck!

In the meantime, enjoy your holidays, Wintersday, and New Year's! I'll still be around on my sketchblog and socials during this time, and you are also welcome to email me about the comic if you have questions or feedback!

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"He is my first."

Next page on Monday, have a good first week of December!

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This page references one of my absolute favorite quotes from the game - said by Cadeyrn to the Pale Tree:

"Let me destroy the tablet, and we will see what it truly means to be sylvari." (Source: "Dream and Nightmare")

I tried with the original "destroy," but "smash" seemed to read more naturally for this page when I read it back to myself. But let me know if the difference distracts you. I was between the two, and am open to changing it if the difference detracts!

Next page on Wednesday. Happy December!

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How insidious of Mordremoth!

Next page on Monday! Have a wonderful rest of your week and weekend!

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A question I've always wondered, and that I like to think Trahearne wondered, as well. I wish we could have seen him learn the answer.

The potential for what was teased in Heart of Thorns' launch trailer seems to live rent-free in my mind at this point. :p (If you're not clear on what I'm referring to, watch the opening lines of that 10-year(!) old trailer after reading to the final line of this page, especially coupled with the previous page 16.)

Next page on Wednesday!

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Aha, the return of the "fan speculation/theory" mentioned way back on page 6 's update for this chapter, last month on Oct 15! (The link there goes to the archive for that page's update, if you're curious to read it and compare with today's page.)

Next page on Monday!

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I was between glint or glimmer there in early drafts - but the choice was obvious, wasn't it?

Next page on Wednesday!

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Why do you think so, Malyck?

Next page on Monday, enjoy the rest of your week and weekend!

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Always the scholar, Pact Marshal.

If you need a reminder for what the first line on this page is referring to, flip back to the previous page (pg 12)!

Next page on Wednesday!

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Poor Malyck!

Next page on Monday! Enjoy your week/ends!

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Oh dear, Malyck seems agitated.

Next page on Wednesday. Hope you enjoyed your Halloween!

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Are you certain your mind is clear, Pact Marshal?

Next page on Monday, enjoy your time in Castora in the meantime!

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What a relief! Trahearne seems okay - or does he?

Advisory for sylvari "sap blood" this page. If you saw the previous page, you probably aren't surprised. In my opinion, the depiction leans more "artistic" than "violent" - but as this is subjective, please use your discretion for your personal comfort level.

Next page on Wednesday!

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For Heart of Thorns' 10th anniversary last Thursday, I also made two things to celebrate - both related to this comic! A Trahearne and Malyck 2D animation, and a small addition to an earlier page of the comic, which I remarked I might do back over the summer. I haven't mentioned I added this addition anywhere yet - a little mystery, but I'll mention it soon. I applaud your diligence if you find it earlier!

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With this page, I have to remind you to please trust me that I admire these characters - whatever I put them through, there is intent behind it that will have payoff later. This will (hopefully) be clear when reading the pages together. I really only have to note this now because you can't yet turn to the next page.

Speaking of, next page on Monday! Enjoy contemplating what the next page might be until then. ;D

Tomorrow is Heart of Thorn's 10-year anniversary! 10 years we've had to wonder what happened to Malyck! When I began the comic early this year, I did not realize 2025 was HoT's 10-year anniversary. I realized after starting. As I continued drawing, it felt quite fitting. This comic, among other things, is an expression of the fondness I feel toward that original expansion, and all involved in its development - and drawing it during its 10-year anniversary year seems an appropriate way to celebrate this!

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The fourth panel of this page is a callback from quite a while ago! I hope it's recognizable.

Next page on Wednesday!

Did you know this Thursday is Heart of Thorn's 10-year anniversary?

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This page touches upon one of my favorite fan interpretations/speculations - the one involving Trahearne's "last order."

The way the canon story treats this event always left me wanting more exposition. Possibly because, during the lead-up to Heart of Thorns' original release, a few fan theories were floated around. A certain one lit up my imagination, and has remained my headcanon ever since!

There have been a few hints this chapter about which theory it is. I'll be curious if you can predict it!

Next page on Monday, enjoy your week/end!

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I've been anticipating when I could finally show this page! Malyck brings up a few points here that I was eager to portray in the comic.

I suspect the point he mentions in panel 3 might be a smaller detail within the wider scope of things - but it's one that's important to me within the comic's context. I always knew I wanted him to address it somewhere.

Malyck's choice words for "Nightmare Commanders" is also one of the more overt indicators this is a headcanon story - it's a very old callback to the original concept art Caryln Lim created during Heart of Thorns development! In those artworks, what we know as the "Mordrem Guard Commanders" in the canon story, were described as "Nightmare Court Commanders" in those earlier concepts.

Next page on Wednesday!

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How considerate of Trahearne! Hopefully, his words aren't wasted effort.

Next page on Monday, enjoy yourself in the meantime!

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Malyck seems upset!

As mentioned in last week's update, mild advisory for violence for this page. Again, nothing graphic or beyond what you'd see in a Star Wars movie. But please use your discretion, as it might be considered a little more intense than previous pages.

Next page on Wednesday!

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The second half of this two-page chapter-opener spread!

Next Monday's page has a mild warning for violence. It is nothing graphic, and doesn't go beyond what you'd see in a Star Wars movie.

I'll mention this again for page 3's update, but wanted to give a heads-up viewer discretion advisory. I've also added content descriptions for "fantasy violence" and "suggestive themes" to the comic's existing PG-13 rating (at the top of the comic's index page). It's important to me that you have a general sense of what to expect in the comic, and are not unpleasantly surprised by something unexpected (of course, I do always hope to pleasantly surprise you!).

Thanks as always for being here, and I hope you're enjoying Chapter 3!

Next page on Monday. Enjoy your week and weekend, and the first day of October!

Posting a little earlier today since I'll be out(side) for most of tomorrow, and unsure I'd have time to update the site upon returning.

This page's final line is a callback to one of my favorite lines from the Heart of Thorns initial launch trailer - I always loved its ominous implications. My wish to explore what this line might have signified is one of the major reasons I wanted to draw this comic!

This wraps up Chapter 2! I'm sorry this chapter ends on a bit of a cliffhanger, but I promise it is for a purpose. Much of this chapter sets up scenes leading directly into Chapter 3 - Trahearne can only defy Malyck for so long before there are consequences.

Progress for Chapter 3 has already begun, and as with Chapter 1's completion, I estimate being able to post Chapter 3's pages starting sometime next month. So, please look for it sometime during this upcoming September 2025. I'll have a more precise estimate as we approach this date.

Oh! And the title for Chapter 3 is: "Mordremoth's Favor"

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I always loved the notion of the Pale Tree - and Caladbolg, by extension - being infused with the ideals of Ventari's (and Ronan's) vision. It's such a beautiful part of Guild Wars 1 & 2's lore.

This is another theme I wish Heart of Thorns had explored - I imagine Mordremoth had many thoughts about it!

Next page on Wednesday! Chapter 2 is almost finished. I'll have news about Chapter 3 soon!

Sorry for any confusion if you tried checking the update during this time and saw an error page.

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Malyck's upset Trahearne now.

Next page on Monday! We're nearing this chapter's conclusion.

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This is another sylvari theme I wish Heart of Thorns had explored more - the bond between Trahearne and Caladbolg. This mythical, legendary blade. It's easy to imagine how the Mind Dragon might have manipulated this connection, in seeking to weaken Trahearne's will.

I loved this part of sylvari lore, and Trahearne's relation with it. One of my favorite parts of the core story is when it hints at his struggle to live up to this legacy, thrust upon him by the Pale Tree, and which he accepted reluctantly. I always loved thinking about how Trahearne ruminated on this from his perspective.

Next page on Wednesday!

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Trahearne's building up his strength, awaiting his next available opening - little does he know that's what Mordremoth is anticipating!

Next page on Monday!