CGI 3D Animated Short "The Reward - The First Hero" - by Mikkel Mainz & Kenneth Ladekjer | TheCGBros

TheCGBros Presents "The Reward - The First Hero" - by Mikkel Mainz & Kenneth Ladekjer (Tales of Alethrion PILOT)" by - This story is about how the map from The Reward was created. The first hero of the land, Alethrion, claims a lot of money to save people from monsters. One day, he meets the backpacker and cartographer girl, Amerath and they embark on an adventure. This is the pilot for the Tales of Alethrion series available here: / talesofalethrion that you can support on patreon.com/talesofalethrion and follow on talesofalethrion and alethrion. For more information, please see the details and links below:
Credits-Contributors:
Company: Skjald / Sun Creature
Director, writer & creator:
Mikkel Mainz & Kenneth Ladekjer
Producers: Bo Juhl & Charlotte de la Gournerie
Art & Animation Team: Simon Lee, Thibaud Petitpas, Ole Loken, Mark Hedehus, Glenn August, Martin Sand Vallespir, Diane Tran, Ivan Freire, Hugues Opter, Lucas Durkheim, Samuel Klughertz, Camilla Gunborg Pedersen, Maxime Dupuy, Michelli Nyasha, Karen Agerbo Bennetsen, Tanja Hass Nielsen, Jonas Andreassen, Jorge Noriega, Tor Christian Engdal, Kenneth Ladekjer, Mikkel Mainz.
Music & sound: Mathias Winum & Johan Petersen, Thomas Christensen
Consultants: Jericca Cleland, Mikkel Bak Sorensen
Produced with support from Kickstarter, New Danish Screen, Open Workshop, ANIS
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[@acesmetanoia]

I think this meant he was fighting his innerself, his greed.

[@Volstiv]

I believe the mirror brings to life one's TRUE inner self, in that singular moment mind you. His true self at that moment being brought to life his own Avarice. And I say "at that singular moment," 'cause he was able to be more than that moment afterwards. Granted...it certainly ain't dead, and should any other hero open that box, they unless one of the strongest, if not THE strongest beings upon the land. From what I've gathered from the other videos, at least.

[@Ebonheart2319]

Greed was his vice, but if you watch the rest of the episodes... He was possessed by a demon of greed, and was specifically lead there to kill those gods. No mention of how long he was possessed, but the girl nearly broke its hold.

[@shywilliams1719]

i was NOT expecting that sudden hyperrealistic image oh god

[@paupau9490]

Me neither i literally bursted out laughing when i saw it😭

[@akileaf4029]

You either die a hero, or live until you become the villain.

[@jamielr3551]

Kinda percy jackson

[@birb2197]

jamie LR ha

[@FurryLover-qe3yl]

That was wise

[@skinnny2055]

That's a quote from the Dark Knight

[@chemical_devil949]

the wisest thing i heard of im still the villain tho

[@lixxe5594]

_I love how they were being a try hard at freaking kissing_

[@TalesofAlethrion]

Thank you x) I remember when we animated that scene - we just wanted it to be as epic as possible. It is actually two of our kickstarter backers we designed who sit on the bench. Check out the other episodes we did on the Tales of Alethrion channel. High Fives!

[@lixxe5594]

@@TalesofAlethrion Yes it brought my attention when the sceen showed from how epic it showcased >×< I will definitely look towards your other productions

[@frostedcakeperson7325]

𝙻𝚘𝚕

[@kevinhands826]

Erjca💋😘🐩🐕🌩️👀💟😍🐕

[@uglyhouseplant8469]

What's kissing?

[@Neostrius]

Man, I remember watching this series years ago, loved all of them. I hope being featured on this channel gets them some a bunch of support, 'cus these animations are something special.

[@TalesofAlethrion]

Watch the next episodes on Tales of Alethrion KZbin channel. We will release a new episode soon so remember to subscribe there! High Fives! Mikkel Mainz, Tales of Alethrion

[@bakatoaster6000-yt]

O

[@zaystar2833]

I'm sorry but that zoom in at 2:47 made me choke

[@amberclemins1753]

Zay Star75 don’t forget 18:38

[@evabalvociute4651]

I can *inhale* barely breathe

[@melonballs8439]

Abomination

[@theninjakid1430]

I don't get it(?)

[@sotired2245]

@@theninjakid1430 2:36

[@cheyennecolin5546]

2:46 *Stock Horror Scream*

[@oakenshadow6763]

Okay. Before he laughed at himself, I did not like him at all. 4:00

[@popsiclecat4562]

I think that's kinda the point

[@Ninaonilo]

this is the best part of this animation! I love it so much!!!!! :D

[@imnotyouraveragecuteduck646]

Beautiful mlp OC :D

[@oakenshadow6763]

@@imnotyouraveragecuteduck646 Thank you!

[@imnotyouraveragecuteduck646]

@@oakenshadow6763 ᴺᴼ ᴾᴿᴼᴮᴸᴱᴹ ♥️

[@samwest7250]

I always wondered why this was just on youtube. It was so good I thought someone took a short from a tv series I hadn't seen. I'm glad this will have a chance to be picked up by a sponsor so you guys can do this as a more so full time job. Yall have talent and imagination.

[@silverghost3063]

I'm glad this animation's finally gotten some recognition

[@onlyforwatchingvids2086]

Do you remember the two best friends when they shared that map?

[@TalesofAlethrion]

it is The Reward - We made a sequel to that episode as well called Wilhelm's Curse that you can check out on my Tales of Alethrion channel. Check it out and remember to subscribe. I am making a new episode right now thanks to crowdfunding.

[@Lincolnwick8895]

@@TalesofAlethrion Amazing work!

[@SN-of5tu]

11:39 is that tankman!?! man I love the little references to pop culture in these! subtle enough to not take away from the story, but pretty dope to see and recognize!

[@Noah_The_Potato]

8:02 even with that dramatic lighting I will never be able to take that face seriously

[@randomstuff3269]

I couldn’t breathe 😂

[@keshnastephenson7354]

She has good heart

[@TalesofAlethrion]

She is also in the sequel called Travelling Deity - Check it out at the Tales of Alethrion channel :)

[@QuantumCrab]

10:36 Hey, this is a pretty good- IS THAT SHOVEL KNIGHT

[@christianhernandez6748]

Quantum Crab legit that was the first thing I saw lol

[@polnum4126]

Yeah this is shovel knight

[@DiceSky]

My first thought exactly

[@alexab3177]

During this entire video I thought that girl was too good for him. That girl is too good for everyone she is just so so good!!

[@yuunishinoyasimp7186]

Rich and famous but he still can’t get a hair cut

[@shirleydiaz7802]

R/rareinsults

[@BVK.]

Lmao

[@felipefarias1315]

No scissors are a match for his hair

[@TheYetixOUTx]

You just dont understand style

[@fellowfilm2023]

Tyler Richards 😂

[@phoebelewis2790]

hated him from the start and i still do, there is a line that you cross when you deliberately dismiss your loved one's advice and selfishly ignore them to pursue something that isn't worth pursuing :(

[@johncurtis118]

Nah he's a g

[@dukedevlan5457]

Yeah but at least in the end he saw the era in his ways kinda like Darth Vader

[@sarajaidritzema9285]

Nah I totally agree with you until a point as the creep reminds me of my soon to be ex 🙃.

[@heatherwillis1990]

This is one of my favorite animation series ever.

[@user-fb2id3dh9m]

OHHHH,the style,the painting,the movement and all this story! You,the people who made this,are MAGICALLY AWESOME for sure! Such a great movie! An art and masterpiece in truly condition,it was 20 minutes of pure pleasure. I admire it as my new favorite thing. I LOVE IT! ~~~~~~~~~~

[@haylenchan139]

Dude this was so good. Didn’t expect how good the story is or the animation at all. One of my fav animations now

[@kindcatchan]

I amaze how the author combines the disgusting with deep moral

[@mrdigzs]

Everybody can become heroes but sometimes the heroes can become the Villain

[@censored_food1383]

I'm amazed that the pencil can still be sharp with all those gruesome times it wen through

[@censored_food1383]

I also like how the box that contained money was bottomless

[@vldvvalentin]

Oooh, u guys dont even know about the rest of the story

[@godgreenie9187]

Wh What

[@user-uw9io4hl5g]

What story?

[@wafflewitch44]

Tell us please!

[@vldvvalentin]

@@wafflewitch44 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqO3XnyOhLKXp9k Basically, all the shorts compiled together, except for some storyboards related to other characters

[@thakidgaming6435]

@@user-uw9io4hl5g you don't know?

[@Tenshii_Artii]

The woman reminds me of Izumi Curtis a little bit, lol

[@MedhiniBHegde]

I know right

[@watertea9419]

I love how this story is going :3

[@smg3250]

So she liked the adventure but he was in it for the side quests and xp😂

[@Sramdnd]

Yes, a true player

[@TombPharaoh]

Why does he look like he could be a relative to Dr.Eggman Wait why do I have so many likes... this is the first time I ever went over 2 xd Wait 103 likes holy cow don’t have to be this nice XD Wait 211 holy stars!! Thanks!

[@thisisarobbery3616]

WHO’S WITH ME?!?

[@Brother_Orious]

Phåråøh’š Tømb Because we all agree with you XD

[@TombPharaoh]

He’s the skinny actual greedy heroic dr.eggman :p

[@asmodeusasteroth7137]

Aww here's another like

[@maniacfrxxk6366]

Lmaoooo

[@Hallowx542]

2:36 Animated characters as people irl

[@BVK.]

18:25 this one too

[@indrajosua1912]

'3D ANIMATED SHORT' WHAT?

[@channyt8818]

Looks a bit 2D for me

[@indrajosua1912]

@@channyt8818 i know rightt

[@FernandodeAndaO]

Thought the same 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@JackDesert]

think it's a hybrid, the scenery is 3d generated and painted over but the characters are traditional line and cel style shaded. I don't know for sure though

[@vldvvalentin]

@@JackDesert everything is a 2D thing, confirmed via creators stream

[@hexentoll5278]

I just love the atmosphere and designes ^^

[@TalesofAlethrion]

Thanks!

[@julliboo3517]

The moment I heard her say "Aah!" I finally knew.... She's speaking the ancient *SIMLAGE*

[@mastermelee2543]

Why arnt we talking about that club beat i was sick, dont tell me you didnt groove

[@dakadaka4596]

its very nice i love how it lets you(the viewer) interact with it through one using their brain thru imagination & the experience of how to tell the kind of moment & attitude it is by looking at the characters situation & environment to create ones own dialogue of the characters interactions relative to the story but can be way cooler with its own original dialogue

[@bakatoaster6000-yt]

Yep

[@finnegandronberger9922]

I love the part when they do the close-up of the dragon killers face it is hilarious and I wouldn’t.. that is really accurate

[@TofuTaohoo]

I really like the scene she look at the man playing with volcanos

[@tect1106]

6:32 I laugh every time...it’s funny okay

[@ainsleystclair3785]

This man just killed shovel knight

[@agbg2880]

I JUST LOVE YOU GUYS! THAT BEAUTIFUL ANIMATION REALLY TOUCHES MY HEART! I LIKE THE STYLE AND THE MASSAGE OF THIS STORY. THIS IS BETTER THAN THE MOST OF THE MOVIES IN THE LAST YEARS! KEEP IT UP!

[@PaperBee]

I TOTALLY AGREE! I feel like the world is leaning more towards 3D Animation and 2D is getting less appreciated TwT

[@rachelle8894]

THIS IS NOT THEIR ANIMATION THEY STOLE IT

[@annikarasmussen9383]

You should go to tales of alethrion (the creators) and show them your appreciation

[@TalesofAlethrion]

@@annikarasmussen9383 Thank you! Yes, definitely check out our Tales of Alethrion channel. So strange that some viewers don't see that in the intro and end card :) High Five!

[@justinzhang3720]

1:50 I SAW THAT

[@Prasad-kf3rh]

I am waiting for their second season from one year. They are awesome.

[@AlaskanPanda21]

I've been following tales of Alethrian for years. I love the story

[@closet7401]

You can see the eye frantically darting about when he finally closes it

[@BasilWyrth]

that realistic drawing oh my god x'D

[@julioangeldelarosacruz5312]

Ostia this is an already high level of animation not how many people did it but 20 minutes is a lot of frames I can't even imagine how many

[@lvna_tic]

I do not line this guy The way he wants to be rich and richer makes me sick tbh I do not mean to show any hate but darn thus dude's horrible The poor woman too- She just wanted love and adventure I think the fight at rhe end represented him versus his actions and culpability over the past

[@chrome459]

Yee he was good for a s3cond but greed took him over

[@darmocat]

The fight at the end is when he conquered his greed and became The First Hero; sacrificing himself to trap that horrible monster away and keep the rest of the world safe.

[@dr.suezettealoysiaandcarla1664]

Trees I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth's sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at GOD all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in Summer wear A nest of robins in her hair; Upon whose bosom snow has lain; Who intimately lives with rain. Poems are made by fools like me, But only GOD can make a tree. Joyce Kilmer "Walking Distance to the Riverwalk" AloysiaAndAvery, InITTogether

[@sh9wandrellyalava555]

V6

[@dr.suezettealoysiaandcarla1664]

sh9wandrelly alava 👍🏾

[@BVK.]

Lmao Good and it's such a rhythm But idk what you are trying to say lol

[@yvellebradley2502]

Awesome animation! 💙

[@sarajaidritzema9285]

I am in Awe of the animation 😍 and the story is enduring one of love ❤ and greed & Everything in between. Thank 😊 you for the notification.

[@e.6614]

Its waluigi.

[@hip3640]

3:39: *coughs up jon flavored lasagna* Oh ShI-

[@dannydlovechirr3422]

Omg Gaston from beauty and the beast

[@gothicdragonwarriorqueen5819]

So.cute of this kind of animation!!!😃❤👍

[@mightking]

this is quite a reflective way of man and woman irl

[@glassesguy8079]

... OOOOHHHHH SHIT!!!! And this box was found by Horst Bagge!!! Or a more compact version of it.

[@flyboy3314]

That’s a damn good way to introduce a cursed treasure

[@bwilliams463]

5:50 A cameo by the Snake King from 'Double King,' yes? A very creative and entertaining film. I liked the details, such as the blonde hero's armored thong. Have to look into the series, now.

[@Coquettecunt]

Beautiful ^w^

[@ejdiago5506]

love the animation style!

[@quiet0ne]

I really love this 😁

[@skribbly2378]

Just saw this on the creators channel

[@Maheswarikrishnan]

such a great story.... greatt..... to the team..... 🙌🙌

[@kayleeevariag1226]

10:26 Shovel knight!

[@joslynnj8551]

dang when they kissed they were going in like that i love this animation

[@joslynnj8551]

yea they had to because the had to kiss better than them.

[@blueflamexlover84]

Ok I feel sorry for the kids who watching this..

[@mothgamer1215]

BlueFlameXLover why

[@BVK.]

@@mothgamer1215 jumps in water Smooch While being naked :/

[@Pollicina_db]

@@BVK. Lol here in Europe nudity is normal, why shame love and nudity?

[@hugeshalaw]

Fuck you nobody cares about kids

[@cmog6036]

@@hugeshalaw Why?

[@ci2484]

Wow. Just wow.

[@boomlune3677]

Codicia vs amor Felicidades por su trabajo y esfuerzo

[@DJ.Janskie]

2:46 oh dear! It's Dr Eggman! 😯

[@basketbomberslackingson4417]

I did not expect Tankman and Shovel Knight.

[@theintrovertedowl]

Basically if a competitive gamer dates a mobile gamer

[@withanianight8121]

Love the references!

[@Estasconkelly]

5:52 lol ;-; 6:15 LOL 0-0

[@ahmedtauson7779]

amazing film good job this may could be a great story for a beautiful movie. like 100%

[@redsun23x]

Oh my god I was not expecting to cry at this. The first 2 or 3 minutes I didn't even like it but I was curious and wow WHY AM I SO EMOTIONALLL

[@izurukamukura3128]

im not the only one who saw this dude just grab data girls cake at 1:39...right?

[@stickfigureanimations7530]

That's not 3D that's a 2D

[@mothgamer1215]

No it 1D

[@a.i.rartist8950]

@@mothgamer1215 nah it's 1.5 D

[@smg3250]

The dude in the golden speedo got me😂

[@andreiozz]

Превосходная анимация, с важным смыслом.

[@Dana-gf1dl]

The character design is neatz very nice

[@SamanthaBrown-yx5nm]

10:39 Bro is that shovel knight?? XD

[@RedRabbit08]

From 10:36 , its that shovel knight ?

[@SlygothaTheBroodmother]

Yes.

[@RedRabbit08]

@@SlygothaTheBroodmother I thought so. Glad to see him appear on this animation.

[@inmortalwaffle101]

There's even the tankman from newgrounds around 11:50

[@RedRabbit08]

@@inmortalwaffle101 I didn't realize that.

[@evilmori7429]

Ооо. Однажды эту анимацию показывали на одном из каналов по тв. Классно было))

[@infinite3137]

He really went surprised pikachu at 14:29

[@esa2419]

Amazing

[@TriplePixel]

Ah so this is where waluigi went 🤔

[@gajuornellamukeshimana2827]

DAMN he's packing 😳 3:00

[@marleneb.2425]

THERES MORE TO THE SERIES PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE GO SEE THE REST!!!!

[@marleneb.2425]

Anna B.A.H.R its called The Tales of Alethrion !!! The channel should have the complete first season in a playlist in order already

[@kekipark77]

amazing

[@cloudyxbunny7422]

this came out on my birthday

[@shardinhand1243]

this reminds me so much of one piece!!!!, wow the style!

[@youromnineighbor9322]

Me:this is actually really good 5:53 - 5:56 : (spits out water) EXUSE ME!?

[@mapergame9823]

Coooool

[@alejandraparra6709]

WOW!

[@bluebeka2458]

This anime is great! Well is not exactly an anime but is still great.

[@malanyyramirezcordero7715]

Me gusto el vídeo. Sentí como si fuera la interpretación de la vida de un matrimonio. Muy bonito el vídeo.

[@akunamii4823]

We got the same eyes :D

[@morticiaadams272]

lol that close up was cringe and a thumbs up was perfect haha

[@gamax-fx7wz]

Great animation