Escape from Divinity | Part 1 | CHURCH

[@mlemmlem9690]

*_"My sanctuary."_* he clings to her *_"You're holy to me."_* She draws him closer. Dont think I didn't see that

[@emilysden9864]

*"Confess my love"* Forheads against each other We see you beautiful artist. We see you.

[@The_Foreman]

Near the end as they escape "You're Holy to me" Teifling to Disgraced Cleric "You're Holy to me" Digraced Cleric to Teifling *Bursts out window*

[@Mi..Mi..]

Yeshhhhhhhhhh SHIPS :D

[@abluetale1016]

mlem mlem aaaawwww cause she doesn't believe that he's a bad

[@Rhino-Prime]

"*If you were church I get on my knees*" Is on knees you clever artists you

[@calicoyo]

did yall notice the anger in her eyes when she broke the window and it flashes back to the boy who got killed like her view of her religion has been shattered???

[@beachball4216]

RIGHT!!! She probably can not stand that this religion allows the slaughter of people and children

[@solmolinet6531]

It's so well done, so expressive... I think that she realized that her religion allows no compassion (how they treat Ash, how the boy was killed with no option to redemption or forgiveness). Compassion it's what Sanga first felt, because he is being forced to do the executions and getting hurt in the process (and misstreated) . I think that's why she first teachs him to fight, because she gets that he's innocent. When Sanga sees the boy (who looked like a victim of abuse) and how Ashivon almost gets killed himself for just showing some compassion, she finally wraps what is wrong: a higher power shouldn't be less than human (and demon), shouldn't be worse that the ones it rules over. Yes, her view of her religion is shattered, but now she's free.

[@wolfs9070]

Oh dang I didnt see that part!!

[@thefox9212]

that's deep XD

[@AttackArtDawnLIVE]

oh shit, I did not realize until I read this!

[@SkyeBunny]

This is a perfect example of how to “show and not tell” a story. The characters feel full and well defined without using any words. It’s beautiful

[@lqueen6232]

i want to learn how to right a comment that gets 980 likes

[@lqueen6232]

@That Grey Peanut ok i’ll work on that first then the 1.2k likes

[@rum_coke_17]

Yeah! Like Wall. E

[@simplystoned420]

Agreed

[@pinetree2519]

Yeah but it should still get a show😂

[@teresaa1010]

The fact that you can draw different nose shapes signifies that you are a literal saint.

[@ilikechez5775]

Lol imagine being able to draw noses at all

[@texastoasted1372]

Me: t r o n g l e

[@glennjamessephton7593]

I think the term God is more applicable

[@tumblingartist]

So epic

[@fenrirswolh3]

@@texastoasted1372 I HEARD THIS IN MY HEAD.

[@StarrySwirly]

I just realized the blade of the executioner’s axe is made of magic as it disappears shortly after the girl takes it, leaving just the stick for her to fight with, very cool touch!

[@loreofthecosmos]

Do you think it's because they slashed the symbol on her chest?

[@emilymanley923]

@@loreofthecosmos yes that toke away her godlike powers or something

[@-DumpsterFire]

yeah if you click on the document in the description you'll see it

[@chronos5882]

I love how a 3 minute or so video made me emotionally invested in characters, When some people can’t even do that in full series

[@seeroflight5783]

ikNOW right shits good

[@lilyh8899]

Chronos 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@lilyann1644]

Ikr, I love this!

[@chamilleon]

Chronos same

[@lucidlucien5309]

YES true talent

[@treebee2958]

1:31 we all know he yelled “woo!” and that just makes me happy

[@savikelly5023]

I've been searching for this comment forever. (YES! YOUR COMMENT OS FINALLY BECOMING MORE RECOGNIZED! When I first commented I was really mad that it didn't have more recognition)

[@cralnejnes1a186]

Yes and I love it so much

[@itsmysterious3949]

How'd you know!? Are you a sidekick!?

[@threadyprawn8944]

I just realized it and it also makes me happy

[@sarahmonteiroganhara469]

I can't listen to the song and not remember this part and that makes me happy

[@fiend_shaped]

things that i love about this animatic: 1. we are told about the symbols that represent executioner and murderer because those are the ones that they would've explained to Ash 2. that the chorus always plays during Ash and Sanga bonding time (training together, her healing him, fighting together), except for the beginning 3. "I love the world" close up of Sanga, "but I just don't love the way it makes me feel" as she looks away from the pile of corpses 4. the fact that it's just vocals when she sees Ash's injuries 5. "confess my love" as their foreheads touch, "my sanctuary" as he clings to her 6. the fact that Ash offers his hand to Tselah and lets them take it, rather than just grabbing them 7 . the flashes of Ash looking at the statue and the dead kid right before Sanga breaks the window with the god(?) on it 8. just generally how the song is incorporated into the animatic 9. everything else but those were the standouts for me

[@juniperberry58]

Omg I agree with all of these! I would also add how FUCKING GOOD the animation was! :) (Sorry for the swearing, but tbh it was lmao)

[@debraboutom2060]

OH OH also the fact that the murderers are brought to judgement by being allowed to use their murder weapon to defend themselves Like the abused housewife with the broken glass bottle

[@platinumgames1314]

I thought the one with a glass bottle was a kid

[@Local_Hank_Simp]

Pretty sure it was a kid 🤔

[@livdoeswhatever]

Hey! 2 years late but I wanted to add to this. It show him holding her close during “my sanctuary” and then why “you’re holy to me” plays it’s a close up on her holding him, assuming that she is “saying” that to him😊 (This is my perception)

[@ActuallyRea]

Your animatics are hands down the best oh my god

[@incoryx614]

Hiiiii i love ur vids

[@jamie1317]

I know right?! They need to make the story of this into a book or something! It's fucking amazing

[@AlexCantThink895]

GinjaNinjaOwO you and emptyfeet are like the best artists I’ve ever seen

[@remy8202]

Idk why but I always love it so much when I see some of my favourite artists/animators compliment each other

[@jamie1317]

@@remy8202 same

[@jstuart9448]

Please: WRITE A BOOK DIRECT A MOVIE DESIGN A GAME THIS IS SO DAMN COOL

[@dylanloveland6232]

This would be the best damn book series to ever exist...

[@b3rz3rk3r9]

I think, with the visual style, it could do better as a Graphic Novel, similar to Watchmen or The Dark Knight Returns.

[@yourintrovertgirl3545]

If this is a book this will give me a reason to read if this was anime I would be binge-watching this a million times this is so damn cool and I love the art style😊😊😍

[@Necronioum]

It feels like one of those "they are assumed to be monsters or evil but some are really good please love them and watch as they struggle to get a place in the world" animes or books but they are doing the origins right

[@arturia-leafgreen5127]

fun fact: shes already writing a fantasy graphic novel its called war in the shade

[@benkirbywright1]

A tiefling and a cleric fall in love and escape from the westboro baptist church with their adopted son.

[@spicydragon301]

Tiefling fighter and human cleric/monk

[@STALKER953]

D&D backstories brought to you by EmptyFeet

[@JohnSmith-qq7gj]

Tiefling Barbarian way of the zelot

[@asnakeinabox2712]

Anyone know a dm I can force to make this happen??

[@asnakeinabox2712]

Because I need this now

[@cityfey]

"im not gonna watch the church animatic again, i've seen it enough" so anyway im back

[@golden3065]

Eh you'll prob comeback to watch it while reading this comment

[@RenAsterion]

Literally me.

[@debraboutom2060]

hey there :)

[@bluebubbles2950]

this is me every three fkn weeks, g0ddamn beautiful

[@mythical.illusion9750]

I felt this bc same

[@theirishrave6448]

_"Faith is Poison when it is no longer gentle and devout, but malicious and fanatical. It is one thing to believe in a God, it is another thing entirely to murder in its name."_ -Robert Healey (my grandpa)

[@thananadeem5283]

Ben Healey wow

[@mikayladauz304]

Ben Healey holy shit

[@Alex-ni8zk]

Your grandpa is a quote master. He speaks truth brother👊

[@lasagnagamer8254]

Wise words

[@kayla-mariedudley729]

Wow just wow I'm shook

[@Josapr]

I would watch the hell out of this as a full show, with this as the background

[@slendykidslenderkid3185]

Background?

[@jjjerrytheo]

I think they meant intro

[@Josapr]

@@slendykidslenderkid3185 Like backstory

[@Nyx192]

This came out two weeks ago, has 1 million + views and a fandom.

[@rb4121]

Hell, I loved the song before, now I have to find new words to express my feelings towards it (and this video) because it just got even greater

[@athenaromanov2177]

What’s the fandom’s name I want to be oart

[@FeranNyan]

@@athenaromanov2177 Not mine, but here's what someone's working on archiveofourown.org/works/18666295/chapters/44267548

[@karatecandy1211]

"I love the world I just dont like the way it makes me feels" was so perfectly explained

[@mapo7638]

I thought it said "war" thanks for clearing it up for me.

[@irin101tmnt9]

Dude i was listening the same part when i Read it

[@__tadpole__8195]

1:29 this transition form the woman to the dude kicking someone else in the face is one of my favorite parts

[@Husku_]

0:00 to 3:36 is my favorite part In all seriousness 2:52 is good

[@rubiricee6103]

YESSS! I wish i could inject it into me omg

[@SamF-re4kv]

The "Woo!" Is just so perfect

[@codenif578]

Lmao its both guys 🤣

[@__tadpole__8195]

Missey Bruh wut, no it isn’t, have you even looked at the characters

[@flccarp9948]

Hi hello I love how at the beginning demon boy’s fighting style is this brutal, almost animalistic thing and he tears open a dude’s neck w his teeth, and then he learns from the (nun?) lady and his fighting style becomes more organized and stuff and it feels like a visual way of showing she was the only one who treated him as a person in a way? I love it

[@thesleepydot]

FLC carp nice observation!!

[@mischefskime2926]

@@DVidy-yx3wb same

[@MrLurkProduction]

when the barbarian slowly gains monk lvls

[@ravengrey1637]

if this was a movie, even if i had exams or an important project i would watch it, even if my wedding is about to start i would ask the guests to wait until i finish it ! REALLY BEAUTIFUL !

[@winterdays.]

I would watch it FOR my wedding

[@KitAF]

I'm watching this for the millionth time and I always get chills- at the line "I'm just a human trying to avoid my certain doom" and she just GLOWS. The moment at the end where she smashes the statue, the moment where he realizes he needs to fight back so another kid doesn't suffer- I will lose it

[@wompadillœ]

I just want to watch this again and again and again . . . such masterful visual storytelling. Very nice work!!

[@scalierstatue9973]

I completely understand and agree I have currently watched it 30 times and each time I feel sadness, anger and hope throughout it

[@ThisIsAHandle456]

Welp I'm back to watch it again. Seriously I'ma be watching this like at least once eveyday. It's so motivating, and powerful. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen9281]

Jokes on you I’ve probably watched this 100 times by now and I get the biggest chills ever, DAMN IT WHY IS IT SO EMOTIONAL!!

[@Dmansvids2]

I agree with all of them this is just so emotional I can't stop!!!

[@numericalhorror185]

The cinnamontography

[@hegpie]

Absolutely incredible. That kick transition between the training and the arena gave me chills.

[@evie6581]

its SO GOOD!! I have literally no words, the emotion? the dynamic fight scenes? the storytelling despite no words?? you've made a whole WORLD within the frame of a song, it's outstanding! I can't explain how blown away I am by the final product, it's amazing!!

[@glasses_k1d]

Eve Sarkadi dang, i didn't even have to say anything.

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen9281]

This is my thoughts in words omg it’s so gooooooood. If this were a show I would literally die immediately

[@zharickmol.2671]

I completely agree with you Eve Sarkadi.

[@aribo0]

I have no words to describe it but this comes pretty close to what I want to get out lmao. It's such an amazing piece of work !!

[@FedorovAvtomat]

I thought you had no words.

[@xandilo_bones4800]

What if they didn’t know each other and you were the woman, just out in the courtyard practicing your fighting. When the killer demon starts mimicking your moves. “oh shit we dead as fuck” Then you’re a person spectating the executions and out of nowhere the demon karate kicks the guy’s fucking head off and yells, “WOO!” “who taughteth thy killer karate” That would be terrifying as hell, let’s be honest. Like, your whole life the church told you they had no soul, them always killing with their bare hands and ripping throats out with their goddamn teeth(that you’ve seen). Then they comin’ in with karate 👀

[@EmptyFeet]

this is legit one of the best comments I've ever gotten on this video

[@cringeperson2498]

Hmm i like this comment

[@dantheplanner]

So did I Farrensya.

[@un-named8962]

cuz everyone was KUNG FU FIGHTING

[@felougabular2652]

Even God gave demons freedom of tought, some just choose to be bad. I guess thats what the animation says. Not all of them are bad.

[@ev6917]

she said "I'm a healer, but.."

[@angerissues7825]

Aang:...you stole appa *avatar mode joined the battle* Katara: my mother used to breath *waterbender 100 activated*

[@winypacifist5034]

@@angerissues7825 lmao

[@-DumpsterFire]

when was this

[@connorjohnson8590]

Basically any D&D cleric really They knew what we wanted was the opposite of a healbot.

[@sans-sational8654]

@@-DumpsterFire 2:52

[@jellojam1722]

If this would turn into a series I would honestly watch it so many times that I’ll lose count

[@apostaanux3555]

Same

[@astraartist3367]

definitely! this artist is so talented!

[@backstabboi4559]

right after the end the church decides it time for a genocide of the demons

[@noodleydoo2862]

Jello Jam I already watch it so many times I’ve lost count

[@BubblzAsmr]

This should be an entire series. Like an entire animation series; it would be so awesome I would defiantly watch it and even pay money for it!!!!!

[@nonnadolina944]

Same)

[@snowdragon0638]

Same!!!

[@BluefrostOfSageclan]

Jugyeon! 😲😲😲 OMG! That's such an awesome Webtoon!!

[@FeranNyan]

Oh hey, it's Jugyeon

[@Mystic.Morphs]

I would definitely pay to see more

[@CJDragonheart]

Who's here watching in 2024? I swear every time the KZbin algorithm works again and beings me back here I want to break down into tears because this is just so beautiful and you've obviously put so much work into this to make it look this gorgeous and make me feel this invested in characters I've known for a few god damned minutes.

[@nexxarex]

The storytelling is so good that in 3 minutes I’m already attached to these characters and care for them. Wow

[@eveselby2924]

By the end if this I was so attached, I loved this story and i was almost in tears

[@pastelisacolor]

E x a c t l y I literally cannot function anymore

[@itsokay1320]

Eve Selby same tho

[@caduceusdraws]

I just love the fact that they instantly Adopted a Child™ and were like "okay we're your parents now let's go fight for our lives, bond, and become the cutest family to have ever existed" I LOVE IT SO MUCH MY HEART FEELS SOFT

[@pokaart19]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@saintsinner4074]

IT'S SO FLUFFY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JudyCoxify]

Indeed

[@kayla-mariedudley729]

I know I cry I mean I cried the whole time but me as an adopted child balled my eyes out.

[@averylividmoose3599]

@Ángela Sofía Jaime Moreno The one who died was a human, the 'demon child' is the same species as the main character guy.

[@Hollyblacknose_gaming_channel]

I just wish this was an actual book/tv series. I love this kind of stuff!

[@arcanine3371]

A book would be great But seeing this as a TV show? Not so much since those things kind of get off track

[@victoryrobertson7181]

God I I know the whole time I was watching I was casting characters in my head, I wanna know more about this world

[@sammisanalien7066]

Arcanine agree. Honestly would prefer a book and maybe a film? Idk it looks like there’s enough content for like either a really short series or maybe a film.

[@abbywhitt2736]

TheUnluckyThirteen same

[@arcanine3371]

@@sammisanalien7066 if its something like Over The Garden Wall and how it's a short series I think it would work out. But having like 30+? I think it wouldn't go so well

[@full--metal]

there's something so poetic about ash being forced to take the life of one child but then choosing to save the life of another

[@easyt1me]

I would totally watch a full series, even if it was just animatics

[@Betetoelteto]

Yup, me to

[@SuperPlayful07]

Can't explain how adorable it is when he picks up the little one my heart 💓😍

[@alexandervaucrosson7841]

Immediately makes me wanna play a tiefling with this backstory

[@marycummings8994]

Omg me to i had to make him instantly.

[@dracolupine9441]

Same

[@NovaStella_]

Omg, yes. Tiefling War/Life Domain Cleric. Or an Eldritch Knight fighter. Maybe even a Monk, looking at the combat movements that they use in this video.

[@dagalovesme]

Same here, I have a friend who actually plays a tiefling cleric

[@alexandervaucrosson7841]

@@NovaStella_ I'm definitely thinking monk. Although one time I played a winged tiefling, shadow monk/Celestial Warlock with a tiny angel like being as my familiar. She was pretty cool I had devil sight and shadow jaunt so yeah. Thematically she was fun too I was going for as yin and yang, and surprisingly my in game half sister turned out to be an Evil Aasimar (While I was a Good Tiefling). Twas a great deal of fun.

[@delphy8408]

*Looks at her*: you're holy to me, *She looks back*: you're holy to me. .... I've just watched this like a hundred times over and I will watch a hundred times more this is absolutely brilliant, spectacular, incredible

[@loturzelrestaurant]

Better Story-telling (and this without Sound) than all of Chibnal-Era Doctor Who. Wow.

[@angelicamalacara6600]

The number of times I've rewatched this I keep find there's something new to love, as someone with the meek and feeble artistic courage of a mouse, and as someone who's housed a similar ideation of demons in my middle school phase but has lacked the self-esteem to find it good enough to share or pursue outside of just my daydreams of it and the occasional private drawing, I've fallen in love with your characters and storyline. The absolute ferocity you put into their expressions, the sheer EMOTION you pack into every one of Ashivon's grimaces or shouts, in his lips pulling back, showing teeth and intensity, it just transcends his ache into something palpable and heart-wrenching and I feel absolutely gutted by how much work and effort and CARE you put into this animatic. You're inspiring, and I wish I had the words to sufficiently express just how inspiring you are to me as a baby artist about to walk into the big scary world of art and college. Thank you so much for putting so much love into this concept and being brave enough to put it out here. I hope it's received excellently, it deserves every single positive rating it gets!!!!

[@aaronbaldry6556]

I love every part of this. The brand/tattoo based magic system, the subversion of "white magic=good" trope, the actual character arcs performed in 3 minutes, the idea of these two breaking free from a lifetime of lies. If I had to guess, those gladitorial matches probably saw as many civil dissenters as it did murderers. Why silence somebody when you can just frame em, literally brand em a murderer, and let the dog handle it? All in all 👌 good shit

[@shynepointon5214]

Amazing!! Thrilling!!! Ive fallen in love with these characters in under 4 minutes. You truly have a talent for visual storytelling!!

[@adie9314]

The line at 0:51 “time capsule for the future, trust me that’s what I will be” hits different after watching the most recent animatic, and also after seeing the The Arsonist Lullaby was added to the Escape from Divinity playlist. Can’t wait to see how this story finishes!!

[@siykey]

ITS HERE! I don't know how to begin with this, your compositions are amazing and your anatomy and character movement are so expressive! You have a REALLY good sense of movement and timing plus, that digitigrade walk is super convincing, it just looks natural. As always your sense of storytelling, even in such a 'short' video, is just flawless. Seeing this project come together over the past year has been super inspiring and I hope you're proud of yourself because you should be!!! I'm still VERY glad I became a patreon and I will continue to be, I can't wait to see what you start next!

[@crow2939]

I care so much about these characters already oml it’s so good! Posturing, movements, expressions, everything is FLAWLESS.

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen9281]

I care SOO much about these guys I can’t even.

[@DeerMilky]

I.. I need more of this universe,, this is so well made!

[@takeyama4211]

UWU?

[@maecrayon3170]

I need it two like I can’t live without it!

[@lhama9229]

me to

[@menendezcastilloandreamons973]

I agree

[@swirly3081]

the fact that im genuinely confused as to what the healer's gender is and im STILL gay for them is scary

[@lucas-hw6jm]

it's a woman

[@amisfortunecalledkofi7803]

This is the most genuine "[PAN PANIC]" commentary vibes I've ever seen

[@felougabular2652]

Its a strong woman

[@sakuraplumlove5292]

@@felougabular2652 I honestly thought it was a man because of part 2 where they show the healer kissing a man and it's seen as wrong. Why I concluded that the healer was a man. Oeps.

[@nkbujvytcygvujno6006]

@@sakuraplumlove5292 I thought that was something to do with her being below his status or something

[@thecarrotclarinet]

Holy shit that gave me goosebumps, love the dynamic fighting

[@perfidiousprophet]

Nice to see you here

[@thecarrotclarinet]

Crystal Amalgam Hi there, thank you!

[@mxmxmidxriya6781]

i feel as if i just shedded my skin and im floating away to some abstract higher level of being but im in my underpants eating 70% off easter candy with two laptops on my bed for binging two shows at once

[@mxmxmidxriya6781]

thats what a good animatic will do to ya

[@elijahliles8888]

What the hell you high or something 🤨

[@bumblingfangirl13]

what the hell did you take!?!?!... I want some

[@Sioneink]

Honestly same, who wants to Deal with the hot AF weather when you can astral Project your ass out to a really Badass universe

[@BiRios]

Okay but Ash struggling against the *burning* bonds is such a good moment

[@jauxro]

yes yES *YES*

[@nightshade8213]

Is that his name?

[@jauxro]

@@nightshade8213 I think his name's Ashivon

[@remy8202]

@@nightshade8213 His name is Ashivon, but the artist also calls him Ash on multiple occasions. The woman that keeps healing him is called Sanga btw

[@nightshade8213]

@@remy8202 ok thank u very much

[@marc0s158]

This is an excellent example of the power of Animatics. Both animation and music have the power to take us on an emotional journey. Combining the two amplifies the experience to make the viewer live each moment, viscerally drawing us in, making us feel each blow, taste the blood, and fight alongside the characters. The fact that storyboard animation can do so much without the polish of full animation is a testament to this strength. Well done @toastyglow, a genuine 10/10.

[@andreakhorshuyen9347]

For people who doesn’t understand the storyline, it goes like this. Firstly, it shows our protagonist as a young kid, walking through the church for the first time. He sees a body of the previous demon, and the mark of ‘Executioner’ can be seen on his arm. Since the last Executioner was dead, he’s the next one. His captors mark him to be the next. When we see him next, he’s supposed to fight a murderer. Take this as the church’s way of disposing of supposed ‘bad’ people. As you can see, the protagonist has a healer with him, so that he was ready for the next fight. We see that the demon and the healer has a lot in common, which is evident in their training scene. One day however, the main character could not find himself to kill a little child, so his captors punished him. Whipped him, and beat him. The healer goes over to see the demon, and sees the body of the child the main character hesitated to kill. Going against orders, she healed the demon and even hugged him, signaling a close relationship, which was forbidden. There was a public execution for them both the very next day. However, before it could start, our main protagonist sees another young demon, the next Executioner after he dies. He knew the mark that would be bestowed upon the young one, as he knows the exact same thing has happened to him. He tries to resist, hoping that the child won’t suffer the same fate he did. His captors panicked, and the healer saw this as a chance, and took the captor’s axe to free her friend. We see after the demon, the healer and the young child running away to freedom.

[@nichromewater]

spot on explanation~ love it

[@wozmoz5081]

Boi il drink a capri sun if i read all of that.. dang,

[@geralaham412]

As much as I love this explanation I was wondering how you figured it all out? I’ve watched this like 10 times and never understood the whole battle scenes and why he was tortured then healed then tortured again. Thank you for the explanation ! But how are you so certain? Maybe you’re just much better at noticing details or are you friends with the author? Just curious 😊😅🙏

[@jesterday3965]

"Friends" :)

[@yeenbaby2891]

you mean lovers

[@ragebows8490]

Fluid. Beautiful. A phenomenal story. I wish I had more likes to give. I wish I had a full movie of this.

[@Mi..Mi..]

YIIISSSS I LOVE SORY TOOOOOO

[@sleepyreapersheep4184]

Ikr mabey if we ask enough the Creator will do it

[@Mi..Mi..]

YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT, ITS ALL IN THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, me su hapy

[@angieguerrero7813]

woow he is so talented right he draw so beuatiful

[@xLOLLIPOPx1013]

Same

[@eegass824]

2:38 How that i think about it he probably would have died if the other demon child didn't show up. I think the only reason he fought back was because he didn't want the other kid to go through what he did. That's what I think.

[@kikikimora333]

its called the nova effect :p

[@syundown6005]

@@kikikimora333 That's not the Nova effect. The Nova effect is the irrational idea of good luck stemming from bad luck stemming from good luck etc. that continuously flips the appearance of good and bad events. You could use moments in this for an example of it in this video but that's not what the commentor's saying.

[@arnoldaguirre8424]

Fascinating how creatures become stronger just to save they're young. Also like hell why not was about to die why not save people

[@vulcanxd1415]

Where are this race coming from anyways do they kidnap kids?

[@fishsticks5923]

nah it's that he doesn't want to be the dead guy he saw when he first came there

[@carastone1897]

Its been years later and I still love coming back to rewatch this story

[@finchfingers316]

Do the murders fight with what they killed with? thats why the kid has a broken bottle?

[@EmptyFeet]

yessss, good eye!

[@sammisanalien7066]

But he was scared, so that means he didn’t do it on purpose, maybe an abusive parent or something omg this is making me saddd.

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen9281]

That’s what I thought, too! Poor kid omg.

[@ConfettiCasket]

So does that mean is someone somehow got a tank in that world they would be allowed to roll a freaking tank into there to fight?

[@StephanieAThompson]

@@ConfettiCasket there's probably limits to it lol

[@RogueT-Rex8468]

A beautiful tragic story of perceptions of evil. What makes a monster and what makes a man? What tell me makes a human soul? Definitely not the flesh...

[@darkstrideisi3346]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 beautiful speech

[@darkstrideisi3346]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@possum2620]

The monster is man kind there is a reason for the so called monster beasts of this world to kill right Well we are taking what is there's so they are fighting back It only makes sense to a REAL PERSON

[@spun1930]

"What is a man? A miserable little pile of secrets. But enough talk, Have At You!"

[@queensalmon4905]

Wait does she intentionally teach him how to fight so he doesn't get so hurt anymore?? Cause if so, that's gotdamn ADORABLE!!

[@molinart5911]

I interpreted it as a way for him to win the fights without having to kill his opponent. In the first fight, you can see him using his claws and teeth, and you can make the assumption that he ended up tearing his opponent's throat out or something equally brutal. After teaching him a more methodological style of fighting, I can see Ash fighting to win, rather than fighting to kill

[@queensalmon4905]

@@molinart5911 oh my God that makes so much sense!

[@samborgman2537]

@@molinart5911 Except that hes an executioner, and they punish him if he doesn't kill (such as the kid)

[@nickbutler9831]

@@samborgman2537 the executioner, in my opinion, was referencing the "holy people" as executions are for the damned and unfit. Later on the word "murderer" flashes up, showing what he's seen as. Despite having to fight for his life, hes the bad guy

[@undercovercat9865]

@@nickbutler9831 No, I'm pretty sure "Executioner" refers to the Demons. It's the mark on the demo's wrist that sais Executioner at 0:10. The people who are sent into the arena to get killed by the demon are marked as Murderers 0:38. Basicly the church is using demons to execute human sinners. The holy peope are trying to distance themselves from killing humans by making demons do the actual killing. This sugests that they are aware that no matter what the criminals did killing them is still wrong. But they don't seem to have a problem with killing Ashivon at 2:35. Which supports your point that he is not seen as a good guy by the holy people. And he is in fact not seen as human at all so killing him is not a sin.

[@adamhayes-kimber595]

I think, for what it's worth, your understanding of story structure, characterisation and general narrative composition, show a level of skill to be respected and adored. I could not speak more highly of your work and whole heartily look forward to what you might do next. From one storyteller to another, see you round the campfire.

[@EmptyFeet]

this is really kind, thank you!

[@adamhayes-kimber595]

@@EmptyFeet Comes from the heart Toasty, to move people with ones art is a wonderful thing. You do it well Sir, this is the sort of thing the we should be watching, quality.

[@emilieelm692]

Now I have a crush on both of them

[@kayeet3437]

Emilie Elm and that is the definition of bisexual

[@AdmiralChops]

kayeet When you thought it was guy but it was me, Dio!

[@mallowfly7655]

I’m just SO. FASCINATED. with Ashivons movements. From those first frames of him walking down the hall with his tail swishing.... I just can’t. It’s SO good. The way you captured his potential ferocity makes me think of wildlife videos of animals like foxes. It’s just.. wow man, you’re so good at drawing figures!

[@catraapplesaucemeowmeow9540]

Couldn’t have worded it better

[@mallowfly7655]

Bluestar P.S. I enjoy the Warriors tribute :) I very nearly went for Fireheart myself

[@catraapplesaucemeowmeow9540]

Mallowfly ! Lol thanks~

[@Nitro89]

Personally, I think he's more like a cat. I mean the artist did confirm on her Tumblr that Ashivon not only has toe-beans, but he knows how to purr just like a cat.

[@mickmiller9518]

This is the best animatic I've ever seen, it's just like how people see pit bulls as these vile horrible monsters but don't see what caused them to do what they do, this is very similar, when some one is in control of something that can be powerful they will use it for the own entertainment, it does how corrupt someone can be when they have the power to do something. I hope you do something with this animatic, I'm pretty sure not only me but many others would like to see where this story goes

[@seaangel6667]

Awwwwwwww another bully breed Lover!!! ❤❤❤ You are so right too. Living souls in this world that are just misunderstood.

[@backstabboi4559]

hmm i see tigers as basically monsters

[@backstabboi4559]

right after the end the church decides it time for a genocide of the demons

[@theblindonesqueaks7887]

Can’t stop thinking about how the executioner who almost kills him is dressed in a manner that mimics his markings. Really neat detail I love about this piece

[@TheMerryMagpie]

Damn, that was powerful to watch. The swell and timing of the music, motion, and emotion were very visceral. Excellent job.

[@parkerevergreen4812]

0:25 such an iconic moment. It’s the climax of the song, and a very badass part of the animatic. I love it.

[@youssrahadri8442]

There needs to be series, anime, manga or book about this. I would absolutly love to just binge watch this it’s so good. The story is amazing and really interesting. WE NEED A SERIES

[@rydergolde3169]

YES

[@ChaosVoidPoof]

I would love to see this continue with other songs that fit this feeling that continues their story!!!! But damn I havent stopped watching this at all

[@youssrahadri8442]

Hail Poof Exactly

[@chayanuchutara8866]

Animated movie would be nice, or series!

[@JewlzAnimations4537]

I would TOTALLY watch it!!!

[@chaoticcj1012]

6 years later and I can honestly say that this still hits as hard as when I first saw it. It brings me up and lets me remember one of the greatest stories ever told

[@elijahmelton2660]

When the DM is serious about teifling racism

[@koiiz1969]

Elijah Melton I’m choking

[@elijahmelton2660]

Mipandsky that’s the point

[@iDKVibe]

This is too accurate

[@dancingcarapace]

LEAVE THE TEIFLING BUBUS ALONE EVERYONE. THEY PURE

[@MrDude1o1]

@@dancingcarapace Pure . . . EVIL!!!

[@GeryNH]

It's only 3 minutes long, yet I feel like I've seen a whole movie! Now that's what I call AMAZING story-telling skills!

[@pokaart19]

YEEEEES

[@kaiwolfie7828]

Mhmm

[@onestellarghost]

I'm way too tired to go in depth but seeing all your hard work through streams over so many months come together like a puzzle makes me so happy ! The use of white, the fighting transitions and parallels are beyond me. You have sucessfully told a story that had me on edge and invested in these characters i barely know, all done wordlessly in 3 and a half minutes. It's incredible, and I hope you see that too. Be proud of what you create.

[@BeepBoopButWithoutTheBeep]

the transitions, the action, the pace, the characters, the plot. ITS ALL SO GOOD

[@TheBourneFreedom]

Ooh, I have a theory and/or idea!!! What if the demons are the captured souls of those executed for their crimes? A twisted, horrific way for them to pay for their acts, even after death. For instance, we see a young demon at the end, just after the child was killed. Imagine if they brought him back to continue the cycle?! Oof, that would be pretty hectic, but would be a cool concept for the story!

[@JBunnyLife1701]

Omg! I'd really like to use your idea for my writing, do I have your permission?

[@TheBourneFreedom]

@@JBunnyLife1701 Sure! No worries! I'd love to get that theory shared! :) It would be awesome if you could throw a little nod my way at the end as credit, but I am excited to see where you go with it! Thanks for asking and taking the idea on board! :)

[@JBunnyLife1701]

@@TheBourneFreedom Ofcourse!! Would you like your KZbin account as your credit title?

[@TheBourneFreedom]

@@JBunnyLife1701 That would be fantastic, thank you! And good luck with it! I'd love to read it when it's done!

[@monstermjg]

Wow that is a great idea or theory. I might use it for oc backstory. Thank you

[@zephatry]

The ending explained: Demon boi and Kung fu nun adopt another demon boi

[@carterphair5293]

Yeah, that’s basically what happens

[@ms_it_is]

I like kung du nun

[@kristencg6672]

For once the KZbin algorithm gave me something I actually wanted

[@Antriciatto]

Same

[@AutumnPetal]

every few months I come back here, and I rewatch all of escape from divinity and bawl like a child so happily. I see so much of myself in ashivon's story. The monstrification, and the starting to see some of the beauty in what they all fear when someone shares a moment with me only to have my face rubbed repeatedly in the damage it does. The worship I develop for those who can reach me despite it all. in part 2, The distrust of myself for the pain I have caused others and how it keeps me from reaching out, even to those who desire it...who they themselves are feeling so much guilt, much like Sanga. And the terror of how to reach out without harming another on both sides to only have that silence broken by a bold moment of need, of accepting that it's ok to want another, and how that moment changes everything and becomes a whole new relationship in part 3, the long growing close and developing trust and peace and community building, and thinking you're almost over it... in part 4, how random things still flash you back to where you were and bring all that guilt and pain and fear for seemingly no reason. The fact that the art is gorgeous, the choreography masterful, the beats to the motion so precise and lively that the only animation I've seen similarly percussively matched is the ridiculously acclaimed Arcane. And SO SO SO much emotion and understanding of body language and movement and power, and presence. I have held this close to my heart for years. This art...in my mind... You've done so much....I wish I could give you the world. No person should have to rely on their product or skills for their stability, but you have earned more than you will ever be compensated for this.

[@maqaeda]

I love that transition at 1:29. Every time I see it my heart just skips a beat, it’s so exciting and powerful. And what’s amazing is that he must feel the same way after finally finding a small measure of control over his circumstances. But immediately after, that power and freedom is shot down by the reminder that he still has to murder, and that he isn’t *really* free (yet). What an impactful and emotional few seconds.

[@candy_corncreeper7003]

It's so smooth man. Definitely one of my favorite parts

[@cralnejnes1a186]

I know right

[@Queer_Nerd_For_Human_Justice]

YES

[@Huhwhut]

This gave me CHILLS. I love the story I'm getting from it. Its just so cool! The art is very emotional. Great work!

[@TheHungryBrush]

This was so impressive. Powerful storytelling, solid animation. Honestly, this made me want more. In a good way. Like.. Anime? Show? More music videos in the future? Just. All of it.

[@DreamgirlRenuki2]

Agreed my dude

[@vixshire3672]

The UnorthodoxDream I agree as well

[@MalinFluff]

I love the moment Ash rises at 00:25 I want only good things for him obviously but that still gives me chills

[@reddish-light]

Oh this is gorgeous. The story telling and the timing with the song is just so good and your ability to convey emotions is wonderful.

[@jjju3]

GENUINE chills This video gave me genuine PHYSICAL chills down my back

[@Skelly--]

Me too!!!

[@kamrynrai4684]

This is absolutely breathtaking. Phenomenal work as always!!!!!

[@knockoutnorko7500]

Year after year after passes by and yet.. I could keep on reexperiencing this beautiful story over and over again....

[@kitsyuun]

This.... this hit me hard. I don’t know why, I don’t know how, but it really, really did. I actually started crying at the part where he was tied down, about to be killed. I.... god, emptyfeet, this isn’t the first time you’ve given a rightful ass tug on my heartstrings. Even though this is just an animatic, it’s the best thing I’ve seen in years. It left me emotional as heck, and to think I was about to not even watch it... Your art, animation, talent,,,, gosh, just, everything about this and about you has me coming back every day for more. I didn’t even know this was yours until I checked, and I was like “YEP SEEMS ABOUT RIGHT” You are, and to no exaggeration, my biggest, best inspiration. Please never stop being amazing, never stop being who you are, never stop doing what you love Thank you so much for giving me so much to want to work twards, and For giving me the inspiration to push myself off as an artist.

[@amariswisteria3527]

I have to keep watching this over and over. It's just so beautiful and I love the story so much.

[@saya-chan8707]

omg me too I already watched like 5 times already and I don't get tired.

[@somerandomnerd1931]

I am physically unable to listen to Church unless I'm watching this

[@jauxro]

Same. Like there's a little voice in my head going, "u wanna listen to the song? pay *r e s p e c c* "

[@flueraldep7296]

I have watched this video so many times that I see the animac playing when I listen to the song

[@somerandomnerd1931]

@@flueraldep7296 tbh same

[@bellyjean6652]

It’s okay though, I’ve watched this video so many times I’ve already got it picture perfect in my mind whenever I listen to the song.

[@somerandomnerd1931]

@@bellyjean6652 omg honest to God I have thr e exact same thing. I find it funny how we're all discussing how good or bad we can remember an animatic alongside a song

[@puppypaws8220]

I could watch all 4 of these a 100 times and never get tired of them. They're just that good.

[@sophiagarza3525]

Oof literal chills up and down my spine!!! This is so cool!!! Absolutely beautiful art as well!!

[@rabidrabbit152]

This is hands-down the best thing my eyes have witnessed. Im praying for a part two. hehe get the joke because church and pray..... Ok ima leave now😌

[@Dinomatrix21]

*start* This is pretty good, very interesting. *Demon mimicking fighting style* There's a relationship there. Romantic? Platonic? Familial? Doesn't matter which kind, I ship it. *Hug* Six seasons and a movie. *Finale* SIX SEASONS AND A MOVIE.

[@konyvran1868]

SIX SEASONS AND MOVIE SIX SEASONS AND MOVIE SIX SEASONS AND MOVIE SIX SEASONS AND MOVIE SIX SEASONS AND MOVIE SIX SEASONS AND MOVIE

[@justaperson4656]

It would matter if it was family! That's incest!

[@_Enigmatic_]

@@justaperson4656 how so?

[@_aclown6377]

SIX SEASONS AND A MOVIES now plz

[@Dinomatrix21]

@@justaperson4656 Nononono. If it's a romantic relationship, they could come to see each other as a potential partner. They are maybe romantically and sexually interested in each other. I'd be cool with that. If it's a platonic relationship, they could come to be just really good friends. No romance or sex. I'd be cool with that. If it's a familial relationship, they could come to see each other as siblings. No romance or sex. I'd be cool with that. Any of these relationships I'd be good with.

[@eva-nf9fl]

5 years later and this still brings the same feelings I got watching it for the first time. This is a timeless piece. Keep going dude. This is addictive to watch and insanely inspiring!

[@agoodname3365]

Nothing like a good story/animation to make a song even better.

[@Rinnasphere]

At 3:10 it is almost like they say 'You're holy to me' to each other this is such a beautiful animatic and I love this, thank you EmptyFeet! Thank you for creating such a piece of art!

[@Lordofthepixel]

I take it more of to mean it with how the lyrics are synced to it. When it says 'My Sanctuary', he clings to her and holds her tight, because she's the one thing in his dark world that gives him hope and joy. And when it says 'You're holy to me', that's when she clings to him, as sort of her confession of love for a supposed demon, and that no matter what anyone else thinks, he is more righteous than anyone else in that arena. Obviously it can mean different things to anyone, as is the nature of art. But that's my interpretation of it. :)

[@minikibb]

literally god tier animation and story, you never disappoint!!!

[@StillKURBBZ]

The part with them practicing in the courtyard/cell is probably one of my favorite pieces of animated media of all time I will study it intently

[@trashman11]

*KZbin recommends something good for once* Me: :0

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen9281]

Something really amazing opposed to TLC REACTION OMG TOTALLY NOT CLICKBAIT

[@deskrazenia8206]

Trash Panda your pfp and name seem familiar

[@trashman11]

@@deskrazenia8206 hm? Maybe we know each other ^^

[@deskrazenia8206]

Trash Panda yeah, we met in amino

[@trashman11]

@@deskrazenia8206 oh! Cool what amino? I'm in a lot of different groups ^^;

[@jjju3]

I literally saw someone watching this in my lit class today lmao

[@hainraato]

Holy fu- this is so good!? this wasn't boring at all to watch, i love the characters and the story in this! aLSO FALL OUT BOYY

[@lillilly8902]

I agree with everything you just said

[@crispcrossedsinner8897]

THIS STILL REMAINS MY FAVORITE ANIMATIC OF ALL TIME EVEN AFTER THREE YEARS

[@wildrebel-love5771]

You’ve got me hooked on these characters. This is stunning and so so deep. I envy how you make creativity look easy. I have NO CLUE how long it took to come up with this.

[@Luna-ke1zd]

Holy Shit the chills!! That was so good!!! I love how you made the sketching so neat and proportionate! Not to mention the beautiful art style. The fight scenes were so nicely done and the story line was flawless! The timing of all the movements were fantastic, it was on beat to the music and the little demon at the end made my heart sore when they broke free! That was FAN-FUCKING-TASTIC. I love this! I'm saving, Subbing, Liking, and Sharing this!!! Well done my friend, well done indeed.

[@toom4ny0cs]

Fucking SAME

[@percabeth8889]

The reason ashivon was so surprised the first time sanga healed him was because out of all the healers in the church he didn't expect to get the only person who actually talked to him

[@killerhellhound]

It could also be that she was the first person to look at him kindly

[@willgrayson333]

I watched this years ago and it has effected me ever since, it’s so beautifully made