Today's Ronin piece is brought to you in part by Ty-Chou (Ghost of the Dawn)'s fanfic, "Black Umbrellas" and a grant from Viewers Like You.

All of Ty's fics and artwork are really good, but since you're here you probably already know that. If you don't, go look at them and be amazed. I really liked this fic in particular, not just because of the excellent message contained within but also because it's nice to see characters during down time every so often--reminds you that they're people beneath mystical armor and magical swords. I think that's really cool.

I didn't ask permission to do this--it was a spur-of-the-evening thing that's been circling in my head too long not to do something about, so Ty, if you see this here or on DA and you'd rather I take it down, just say the word and I'll oblige. I mean no offense, simply homage to a Thing That Stuck With Me.

Finally, a picture of Rowen of Strata that I'm really happy with! Thanks for posing, Ro, you did great. *^_^*