Teft Animatic "Kingdom of Welcome Addiction" by IAMX -The Stormlight Archive Animation(Fan creation)

[@djbrouwer7712]

I'm not crying. It's just a weird spren crawling down my face.

[@IlsaTheArtist]

This video accurately sums up my reaction to the crying, because I apparently feed off of it with all the depressing Stormlight animatics I make: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXrNZWyVotaWg9U And here's one to cheer you up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqG5eYNqZrSSaLs

[@oakclarke3976]

Tearspren.

[@henryatkin917]

“I die knowing I’m loved” This is truly a work of art, thank you

[@elainezheng5921]

Kaladin's spear kata (?) to the beat of the song was BRILLIANT

[@IlsaTheArtist]

Thank you!!

[@unknown_observer]

I keep watching the kata again and again, even when I'm just listening to the rest of it. Edit: I LOVE how you put reflections of the kata in the bubble-thingys when it's showing Teft and not the kata so it's still showing the kata! Awesome!

[@IlsaTheArtist]

@@unknown_observer I think you're the first one to point that out! 100 points to you!

[@DrunkenGerbil]

That moment when you realize Kaladins story loose ends have wrapped up as soundly as Tefts did in last book...

[@IlsaTheArtist]

How dare you scare me.

[@DrunkenGerbil]

@@IlsaTheArtist Replied to by the artist! Im honored! Be afraid. This is going to be the last book of the time period.

[@IlsaTheArtist]

@@DrunkenGerbil Kaladin better get a happy ever after.

[@DrunkenGerbil]

@@IlsaTheArtist I love our boy. I loved Teft. And believe me when I say that I had a breakdown during my third time listening to Oathbringer and Teft had his moments. This is it. All thats left for Kaladin is a love story. Weep with me for Fleet has run his race.

[@IlsaTheArtist]

@@DrunkenGerbil Imma just call in Renarin here so he can blast you out of here with positivity and reality. How dare you bring despair and darkness into this place. Kaladin must be protected.

[@robertm.8653]

I wanted to believe...until the last moment, I hoped that Moash will find redemption and overcome the darkness, yet it was for nothing. To do this to our sergeant? To the one who pulled himself togheter everytime after coming undone, swearing but caring at the same time? Kaladin's first believer ( even when HE didn't believe ), who was on the brink of saying the 4th Ideal for his courage and bravery in face of the greatest obstacles- his own mind, his obsession -he was better than he gave himself credit. So for this, I want to thank you for the beautiful and emotional video! And from the bottom of my heart: Fuck Moash!!!

[@MarshalLtd]

"Journey before destination, you bastard!" #fuckmoash

[@robertm.8653]

@@MarshalLtd These words are accepted!

[@halfpintrr]

“Oh no, he’s hot.” Yes he is, Teft lol. Damn Moash to Braize forever, Teft was a hero. (Oh gods let Kal be okay.)

[@supremeoverlordofspoons3130]

I thought Moah was redeemable. I really did. NOT ANYMORE!!! STORM MOASH!!!!! STORM HIMMMMM

[@cytonicstarspren4384]

Your words are accepted

[@pablogomezcorzo5251]

You were not the only fool who thought the same.

[@DragonFan3166]

Agreed

[@angeldavid738]

Well, I agree on the thing that Moash is an idiot, but we (at least me) did forgive Dalinar, why not Moash, I'm still capable of forgive him

[@nicolassabio2470]

​@@angeldavid738 When Dalinar killed his wife, he regretted instantly. In fact, he spent years in a very dark place. Moash killed teft and his spren just to make Kal suffer. And he fucking enjoyed it.

[@finncripp1473]

I WILL PROTECT THOSE A HATE... EVEN IF THE ONE A HATE MOST.... IS MYSELFT

[@unknown_observer]

I will protect those I hate unless its Moash.

[@Wrymvr]

the song, the animation somehow magnified what I felt when I was reading the book. A beautiful pain. Thank you.

[@IlsaTheArtist]

Thank you for your comment; I appreciate it greatly. It hurt to draw the RoW scenes.

[@longshot9757]

So much of this is just beautiful, but there's just one thing I want to point out. At 4:15, when we see Phendorana die, you showed the patch of white sand Moash used to locate her. The only remains she left. Then, at 4:20, the sand slowly darkens as the Investiture leaves, marking not only her passing, but Teft's. Just...incredible attention to detail, and it all fits so well.

[@MeMySkirtandI]

uff-dah! That smarts. I'm not crying. You're crying.

[@TheMuser1791]

Life before death. This was brilliant. I am consistently impressed both by your choice of song and artistry you put into each one of these videos. I am still holding out for that Dalinar song. It will be truly epic

[@IlsaTheArtist]

I have Dalinar’s graphed out. I also have another few written out, too. Dalinar’s been on my list for a while!

[@heregellas]

Being a Cosmere reader & fan since a year now (I just finished last month every book released as of now), your videos are truly amazing, I literally love them

[@lukeborst2751]

no no no no it cant have happened i refuse to believe Teft died, he had no storming chance even with a shard spear in the end teft had peace and I'm happy for him

[@IlsaTheArtist]

Utter sadness that day.

[@saracanter539]

kaladin kata at 1:58 really well animated!

[@IlsaTheArtist]

That took an entire day to do just right, and it put me behind schedule a bit. I'm proud; it was my first one that I animated a human for more than just a few frames. It's still technically story-board, but it's an improvement. :)

[@CallsignMisery]

Strength before weakness. I felt a connection with Teft, dependency is such a sweet pain it can be hard to face.

[@TheTyrial86]

The way teft was written is masterful. So long Teft 😭

[@luckwearer7675]

All the curses opon Moash

[@wojciechjacewicz9346]

I might be watching it the 3rd time aleredy still crying

[@tcaDNAp]

Ah yeah I knew I recognized the parallel at 2:45 to the Kaladin animatic (at 1:40)... You nailed their expressions, you can totally see the characters and interactions in this one! (Moash looks scary but cool)

[@IlsaTheArtist]

I love that you noticed! I took clips from Moash’s first betrayal from Kaladin’s for Elhokar’s animation, too, and then I took Gavilar from Elhokar’s animation and slipped him into Eshonai’s. I like to recycle good scenes here and there.

[@chilliforthewin]

Life before Death. This video and song are amazing. Strength before Weakness. But man, does this make me feel weak

[@an-zw4ml]

The hairs on my neck were raised by this. I was not expecting this to be so powerful. Well done.

[@stormblessed178]

What a nice Christmas present! (Also have to add on extra thanks just for teft being one of my favourites)

[@IlsaTheArtist]

My best friend’s favorite character is Teft. He just hit RoW and seeing him get disillusioned with Moash is great, but I’ve been holding my breath like crazy to see his reaction to the end.

[@alaska4939]

One of the best side characters ever.

[@bradenpolley6891]

just noticed the reflection in the water bubbles when Kal is practicing with the spear! great job!!!!

[@maxbrennan8221]

I see Ilsa Olson post, I click. Easy :)

[@aboubakrlotfy6421]

Teft was just awesome. Thank you for this.

[@capn_toad]

BAH this is amazing. poor teft. I was so proud of how far he came.

[@ishandubey4327]

You never cease to amaze with these honestly. And the animation just keeps getting better! ✨✨

[@IlsaTheArtist]

Thank you!

[@fernettriple]

Wonderful tribute to my favorite Bridge 4 member. Thank you

[@Sw1mm3rX]

Ended up here because this is the only full version of the song I can find but was really impressed by your video. Great work!

[@IlsaTheArtist]

Thanks! I don’t know why they’d upload a partial of this song and leave it that way for years. I think there’s a reupload, too, with the full song more recently.

[@josephreusch]

Thank you so much, I needed that cry. Truly beautiful work you've done here! Teft: Forever Remembered and Forever Loved!

[@guardianofthetoasters2323]

I was spoiled by his death on my own undoing and I stopped reading for a while in hopes of forgetting it. Couple of months later I went back but when that moment came, I knew, even if warned, that he will die... and when that blade hit and killed him, I cried for being spoiled at his death whilst sad knowing he really was dead.

[@venom0921]

I've no words. Thanks for this!

[@donaldkender4235]

Damn, this hit me hard. Amazing song choice

[@MarshalLtd]

Very nice edit. Great song choice. And I love big visible RoW spoiler warning during video because that's where I stopped. Gonna watch the rest in few weeks.

[@IlsaTheArtist]

I’m really glad! I always have spoiler content at the start of the video, but with RoW so fresh, I put another one just at that point, just in case.

[@MarshalLtd]

@@IlsaTheArtist So I finished the book literally 5 minutes ago and finally finished your video. He was happy. He knew he was loved. I'm a huge bearded guy crying like little kid for the nth time today and my cat is looking at me with a concerned look. I expected something like this but not on this emotional level. Journey before destination.

[@IlsaTheArtist]

@@MarshalLtd I was bawling in a parking lot at night after getting fast food listening to the Tien chapter and just feeling wounded in all the best and worst ways. Strength before weakness.

[@adrianmontoya1834]

Every time I watch this I get more out of it!! Hits me in the feels more and more!!

[@thespartan9304]

I’m crying rn

[@IlsaTheArtist]

Sorry!!

[@thespartan9304]

Don’t be! Life before death my friend✊

[@IlsaTheArtist]

@@thespartan9304 Life before Death! X

[@meghanto]

This animatic is perfect

[@huntedskelly]

STORM MOASH

[@bretter247]

Ilsa, I would absolutely love to get a mix based on your music preferences. Your choices for these cinematics are incredible, both music and art. Love the feel of the music types you find.

[@IlsaTheArtist]

Ha! I always feel awkward whenever I play my music around family! It's nice to meet someone who likes what I do. :D

[@bretter247]

@@IlsaTheArtist I say lean into it, you have a music style that has a consistent theme across genres

[@IlsaTheArtist]

@@bretter247 Thank you. :)

[@bnofreeride]

Love this! Your music selection is spot on with your art.

[@Truthwatch3r]

This is so perfect for Teft. Great job!!

[@williambrown7206]

You put music and your art so close as one. :) Enjoy all of your art.

[@ferbey425]

Great thanks

[@guardianofthetoasters2323]

It was here when I lost all hope in Moash... but for some damn reason, it returned. When Odium was thrown off for a moment and Moash realized what he had done I hope. He might retreated back in fear but I hope that deep down he knows he had killed Teft in cold blood and was screaming for release... I just hope deep down there was the shard of humanity within him that is hating himself and wish to be redeemed or at the very least, put out of his misery.

[@joesafro6146]

Nah fuck Moash

[@Marpaws]

I freaking love it.

[@shiradelaster]

''Full of confidence and somehow still hopeful, Teft died''

[@Fabyskan]

This is so good qwq soon stormlight 5 will come.. hopefully teft gets avenged

[@adrianmontoya1834]

You are my new Hero!!!! why are you not super famous

[@DragonFan3166]

Really nice animation!

[@williambrown7206]

You are very good at this. Keep going. Love it.

[@Silhouette_Circus-o3z]

I have no idea what this was referencing to but! I saw it and was like OO IAMX, anyways. I’m making an animation based off some of my lore and hopefully will be posting a sneak peek of it soon :3

[@IlsaTheArtist]

Stormlight Archive! Excellent book series by Brandon Sanderson in the realm of scifi and fantasy. Highly recommend. Good luck on your animation!

[@TheMmilin11]

"Do it lad..." 😭

[@IlsaTheArtist]

It broke my heart!

[@TheMmilin11]

@@IlsaTheArtist Same 😭. Can't wait for Graphic Audio!

[@Cernicalogirl]

These videos are amazing! Thank you :)

[@ShirleyTimple]

Teft. Knight Radiant.

[@alymoose53]

Oooh, that is _really_ cool! (also, I did not miss that corner comment at 2:20 :D)

[@MeMySkirtandI]

Thanks for pointing that out! Missed that the first time. Wrapped up in the hotness.

[@tcaDNAp]

speaking of hot, did you see the WoB that Renarin has a crush on Rlain? There's some great fanart popping up ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@MeMySkirtandI]

@@tcaDNAp I was there! My comment, among many similar, in the feed when he was being all coy about it was “It’s RLAIN!!” Then the camera guy said that the comment section had it right. Truly an awesome moment to be a part of.

[@TheLoreMantm]

Came here to comment rip but then I saw the upload date, we all already know....

[@hazimahmed1490]

At 2:48, is the blue item hanging off the table (which goes missing a few moments later) Tefts coat which he ends up selling in the market? It also reappears at 2:59, which is how the attack on B4 was carried out, so yeah it has to be the coat right?

[@IlsaTheArtist]

Yep!

[@irenero1596]

I love your work !!! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@desireehaynes8541]

I really don't understand the reference to that video but like I listen to it because it actually plays the whole song but if you listen to it on the album I just like cuts off and that is weird for some reason I guess Chris cut it off and no it just seems it's like unfinished on the album I don't know it's weird

[@IlsaTheArtist]

He’s got it uploaded twice; one version is full. It’s super weird that they’d just upload most of a song and leave it up.

[@ZerrekTheDog]

Hey how were you able to get this video to be visible on your channel? When I try to use the song for an animation in mind, it keeps blocking it from being visible

[@IlsaTheArtist]

You can go to video settings and view the issue. It'll be a copyright claim. I contested because I could argue that my drawings significantly changed the music from the original source as an independent artistic creator, and then there's a time period where the ,music studio can respond to such a claim. If they don't respond or react, like they did in my case, the video stays up, but they 100% have the ability to contest your claim for violating a copyright since you didn't buy the permissions to use the song.

[@ZerrekTheDog]

@@IlsaTheArtist Ah I see what you mean, I'll give that a try then, thank you

[@commanderdreg]

not my favorite song, but the animation is amazing!

[@IlsaTheArtist]

Lyrics definitely suit Teft, though.

[@commanderdreg]

@@IlsaTheArtist yea

[@blackholewarriors1928]

I Just finished ROW :(

[@unknown_observer]

This is AWESOME! Am I allowed to offer constructive criticism, or would you rather I kept it to myself?

[@IlsaTheArtist]

Go for it. :)

[@unknown_observer]

@@IlsaTheArtist Ok. It mentions at one point in Way of Kings that Teft never took off his shirt - I think it was in the chasms when Kaladin saw evidence that Teft had been a spearman. Honorblades can't change shape as far as I know. The idea I got from the scene where Teft dies in the book was that Teft was standing on his own and specifically not-dodging so Moash would kill him instead of all the unconscious radiants. Phendorana is usually human-size. Your choice what to do with these. Either way it's super awesome and thank you soooo much for these animatics! :D I love them!

[@IlsaTheArtist]

@@unknown_observer Ah! I made all the bridgemen shirtless aside from the vest. The knife is actually the honor blade. I tried to draw it in perspective, so it was across Teft’s throat. Makes it look much shorter, though. Phendorana is a valid note! I need to check and see if she appears full size in the scenes I drew her. Very observant!

[@unknown_observer]

@@IlsaTheArtist Question: What does ora ora storm mother mean? (its around 3:54)

[@IlsaTheArtist]

@@unknown_observer it’s a meme for one of my friends, the Jojo’s Bizzare adventure t-pose “you’re approaching me??” Indignant pose. Also paired with a kind of “hasta la vista mother effer” except Sander-sanitized and weebified. It is purely for my weeb friend’s enjoyment, as an Easter-egg, of sorts.