The Tombs of Atuan - music animatic

[@madzia_801]

Wow I thought that Earthsea fandom doesn't exist or is very small... And yet this animatic is sooo complex and professional! Like those in huge fandoms! Good job :D

[@happyllama1160]

You commented this two years ago, but Ursula le Guin’s books are some of the most influential books of the last century. Every single modern fantasy and sci-fi story takes inspiration from her stories and ideas. Though it’s not very popular with the kids at the moment, her books have never been out of print and her work continues to influence story telling and probably will as long as these and similar genres exist. Everyone’s in the Earthsea fandom, even if they don’t know it 😂

[@MCArt25]

best earthsea movie adaptation to date

[@SchwarzesSchweigen]

Right? 😅 (All jokes on the disaster that all official adaptations have been aside, this short film is truly wonderful. ❤)

[@Kingkent1207]

The eyes on the prow of Lookfar, the boat, it’s little book accurate details like this that make this a masterpiece

[@NapalMDeatH1605]

The books ive read as a little boy 14 years ago and ive JUST discovered this precious little animation?! Honestly, the Tombs of Atuan is my absolute favourite Earthsea book of all and I gotta say, the video is only 4 and a half min long, but you did the book justice it deserves. I only wish it was longer.

[@princedevin1435]

it's incredible how you truncated an entire novel in into 4 minutes without sacrificing any of the emotions of the work. bravo!

[@watchclosely9187]

And when the world needed them most, they came back...8 months later

[@Hippogriffs_Rule]

The only earthsea animatic on KZbin... I can tell you worked really hard on this and it has definitely paid off!

[@elenafriese891]

Oh, crud. You're right. ...I wish I had enough of an idea to change that.

[@vitraartist2622]

Tenar is one of my favorite characters in fiction and I'm glad she's getting the love she deserves

[@Lady_in_Yearning]

This short animatic is better than ANY of the official Earthsea adaptations (at the time of me writing this comment at least)! Thank you so much!

[@zigorously]

Having finished Tombs of Atuan recently (in my first ever Earthsea read), this is AMAZING! You captured Tenar and Ged so beautifully, and summed up the vibe of the story in a really brief space, this is just wonderful stuff :D

[@christinamatic5137]

I love everything about this! How Ged looks so kind, Tenar's joy when she sees the bird, and the way the lyrics are synced with their journey and mean so much. This was masterfully done.

[@KaregoAt]

I would give an arm and a leg for a faithful and true adaptation of the Earthsea books, be it live action movies, a TV show, animation, whatever. It's such a beloved series to me and I need more people to know about it.

[@sunshine5429]

Content???? For Tombs of Atuan??? I'm so thrown but not moreso than by how pretty and fulfilling your work is. I love this. Thank you

[@lordredman6137]

These books deserve so much more love than they've gotten This makes me happy to see this

[@yahlimelnik4483]

Sometimes a good adaptation has to change the details of a story to fit the demands of the new medium while preserving its heart. You did so perfectly. Incredible video.

[@asliverofsun]

i haven't read this series (yet) but i get so much serotonin from watching this animatic :)

[@0egopsida]

Same!!

[@MCArt25]

you should do it, it's great and magical and wonderful

[@tr1bes]

The 1st one, I like. The 2nd one to me is meh. I'm going to read the 3rd book to finish the 1st trilogy. You definitely need to read the 1st one. It does tie in to the 2nd one somewhat. There is a 2nd trilogy later on.

[@refoliation]

It’s not fantasy animation unless a character cuts off their pony tail 😊. Honestly very well done and an effective way to show the transformation rebirth of the character. Lovely video I hope it’s gotten you work.

[@HimynameisAverie]

I just *love* all the details in this, and the way you made visual shorthand to represent entire plot points and concepts! The dagger as a symbol of her bond to the Nameless Ones and the dagger flip as like, her mastery over the Place and the labyrinth, the Nameless Ones visualized as shadows with grasping hands, the way Ged touches his scar when he's about to be overwhelmed by the shadows and how the scar looks a little *like* the shadows, drawing a link between the two, how Tenar gets a cut on her cheek and she and Ged will have matching scars from each of their struggles, Tenar cutting her hair to show she's returning to who she was before. Also, I love the visual of Ged just like, passing his palm over the ring to fix it, Tenar running and jumping with perfect confidence, the moment where Ged calls her name and she recognizes it again, the dragon at the end, everything! The expressions are so good, Ged is so *nice* which is correct, gah! So rarely do I see someone making creative editing choices about a thing I love and I agree with all of them, but thats what this is. Thank you for making this 💕💕

[@adisellers6098]

MHM. THIS. I also noticed how *sweet* Ged is, like the little apologetic smile when she points the dagger at him. Ajdjfjdh this whole thing is so wonderfully done.

[@MatthewTwentyFiveGoldenRule]

​@@adisellers6098:)

[@Cosmignon]

Never read this book but I can still get such a feeling of satisfaction seeing this little story unfold, you are so good at these animatics and I love your work!

[@Tithenannis]

god i watched this so many times now but all the little details you put into this is incredible!!! but the scene especially where you can read geds lips calling for tenar and she hearing her birthname for the first time in years!!! and then the way ged touches his scars as the nameless are approaching him probably remembering a phantom pain AAUUUHHHH its just.... chef kiss, so so so so good

[@Eizlem]

I watch this every few weeks to make me feel better. Ged and Tenar are my favourite characters from Earthsea (with Alder). This distills Tombs of Atuan so perfectly, with loads of new details I caught only after my rewatchs ❤

[@loreleiloriestone9179]

This is a huge comfort video for me. I always watch it when I'm feeling down, and it never fails to make me feel better.

[@lyraferret]

It's been a while since I've read the books but I absolutely adore how you drew Arha and Ged! You portrayed their friendship so well this is so wholesome 🥺🥺

[@geo24793]

This is beautiful! I'm just finishing Atuan on my god knows how many read throughs and this is perfect!

[@geo24793]

The detail is so rad! The scars, the eyes on lookfar omg - so good!

[@pandemonium8420]

I don't know if you'll ever see this comment but, Thank you. This is amazing. I want you to know that I've heard about Earthsea and I've seen a few reviews and summaries of the first couple of books but its always been one of those "I'll get around to reading it eventually" things. And then I saw this and immediately went and bought the entire series paperback from amazon. They are AMAZING! Thank you.

[@wilhelmrk]

This video really captured the dread of walking in the tombs alone at first.

[@treasure_of_a_farland]

Я прочитала много книг, но эта одна из любимых, если не самая любимая. Автор книг передала так много чувств... А автор этой анимации очень хорошо передал атмосферу книги

[@laelapop]

recently finished the book and AUGHGHGFHGH I love this so much. The way you draw ged is so soft and kind

[@The7thDraconian]

This is so damn beautiful. Makes me want to reread Tombs of Atuan all over again.

[@DeepBlueInk]

I absolutely adore this. It's amazing how readable the story is without dialogue and (in my case) no preexisting knowledge of the source material. Stunning as always Lake ❤️

[@molotovmafia2406]

Damn, such a short animation, yet you depicted the main parts of the story so well!

[@tayavan3182]

Just finished the Tombs of Atuan after I bought it yesterday lol. I feel deep inside the kind of joy and excitement and hunger that only sparks when I have discovered a new piece of fiction to fall in love with. And with that discovery comes its own unique kind of frustration as I realise that I have no one to share it with. No one I know in person or online who can revel in my awe of this book. This was amazing to find right after I put the book down, a momentary sharing. it is a beautiful video

[@goldsberrie9448]

you visual storytelling is so strong and i absolutely adore every beat in this!!!

[@matthewmawdsley9435]

I read the first Earthsea book a few years ago along with The Left Hand of Darkness but only this week read the novel this is based on. It’s a great retelling of it, and even greater in retrospect knowing the characters’ backstories and finally knowing about the shadows of the nameless ones as they try to influence Tenar and Ged in the undertomb.

[@linkrox777]

Tombs of Atuan is one of my favorite fantasy books of all time and this just brought back all of the feelings at once. Such an insightful book that is so much more than a story. Thank you for this.

[@Cosmignon]

I think of this sometimes and finally came back for another watch after a long while. Such a good video, I love these little characters and if I had the fortitude to read more casually I'd def consider the one this is based on... much love to the style here, the timing and expressions are great ❤

[@vadimpm1290]

With big love and full respect this have been created

[@wynterfir]

Great now I have a book series to read.

[@nestlenightmare]

I have watched this so many times. It has such a great sense of scale, movement, and amazing blocking. I’ve never read tombs of atuan, but this makes me want to!

[@maxxam4665]

This is wonderful and many more people should know about this. And Earthsea. I would love to see an animation of yours about Tehanu.

[@zer0zes]

This is so good. I think it's a successful and charming retelling, especially in terms of character. I love your design for Ged, also :D

[@whisper-wave-24]

Oh my gosh I have a little tear in my eye!! Your ged is exactly like I picture him!!! Thanks for posting this!

[@robynsrecs2183]

Finally some Earthsea love! tombs of Atuan is my favorite of the series so this is really cool to see.

[@marshalldreamer]

Thank you for making this.

[@iwaswondering447]

I love this series and this book specifically so much, you did a really good job!!!

[@mikkelah.3589]

I've had the Earthsea cycle on my list of to read books for ages and this has definitely pushed it to the top. It's such a well done animatic and I could follow the story with no difficulties even being unfamiliar with the book. Your character style and the way you display emotion are particularly impressive.

[@sarahalhunaidi4097]

You absolutely should theyrso good! Im on my second read of them now

[@theredmaiden6320]

Your animatic made me want to read the series! I just recently finished A Wizard of Earthsea and the Tombs of Atuan. Now I'm excited to read the rest! Thank you for introducing me to one of my new favorite series! :)

[@CurSMBC]

It's kind of a wild thing to see, but didn't really appreciate this story until I saw your animatic. So thank you very much. I think just being able to see faces really made it clicked everything that I just finished reading earlier today.

[@torgervedeler6949]

I just finished rereading The Tombs of Atuan and stumbled across this little video. Like the soul of Tenar, it’s beautiful. Thank you so much.

[@fumarc4501]

Wow, the things we’ll find when we go looking for it. Truly, magical. Thank you for sharing your art and passion with us.

[@mk-aka-morgan8386]

This is amazing (as all your work is) 💕 I just recently convinced my family to let me have a binder because of comics like yours explaining how to use them safely so I wanted to come here and say thank you 💕

[@elisabethbanber4689]

I am so grateful I came across these books; they'd been recommended by Dominic Noble on his youtube channel, and I am so glad I got to read them. Wonderful stories!

[@GScheele3]

Tombs of Atuan is my favorite Earthsea, and Tenar my favorite character in the series. Thank you. 😭

[@elisabethbanber4689]

I am so grateful I came across these books; they'd been recommended by Dominic Noble on his youtube channel, and I am so glad I got to read them. I am very happy to see you make an animatic for them, too. Thank you for making this, and sharing it! I love how you drew Ged so patient and understanding when he first meets Tenar, and how you showed Tenar rising up to her priestess responsibilities, but being surprised by that gentleness until she got fully won over. Very nicely done!

[@happyllama1160]

I love this so much, you never see good Earthsea media, thanks so much for putting this story to screen.

[@STARFOXiswatchingYOU]

OH MY STAAAARS! THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL:0000 I love your style and composition on arts so much

[@danicyc9471]

Lake I've followed you for years! it's wild that I've just finished reading TTOA to find this animatic!!!! thanks

[@genevieve1923]

God I love their style

[@BohemianDeer]

I absolutely adore this, beyond words! It feels wonderful to finally see some content made for this book series! I thought I was alone up here XD. But seriously, absolutely love your story telling, it catches the beauty of the book seriously well!

[@wackadoodlesprinkles]

This video has given me a high that I think I'll be chasing for the rest of my life.

[@yourunclejeej180]

this depiction of Sparrowhark made my heart burst

[@lyxthen]

Ok so, for people who want context: Arha is iniciated in this cult and she basically is the queen of an underground laberynth where light is not allowed. But then Sparrowhawk comes and he is this powerfull wizard and he shines a light there and Arha starts questioning everything she thinks she knows. And then Sparrowhawk gives her her original name back, Tenar, and names are like really important. This allows her to discover who she is amd helps Ged (Ged is the real name of the wizard) scape the laberynth. They also are bringing with them a really important item for Ged's people but thats not really that relevant in terms of character its more like lore.

[@Lostpai69]

This is one of the most DETAILED storyboards I've ever seen!

[@juanjopava240]

I know this video is 1 year old (at the time of writing) and that you probably won’t read this, but I have to say this animatic is wonderful! The characters look and feel just like they did in the books while still having original elements of your own making, I think you did a wonderful job and I’ll definitely check out all of your other animatics!

[@zongi700]

I don't know this story, but this legit brought tears to my eyes, it's so beautiful and amazingly told. Thank you so much Lake :D

[@eliramos8284]

Absolutely gorgeous! I totally freaked out about this in my tags on Tumblr, I love Ursula K. Le Guin's stuff so much and seeing this was like seeing my own imagination of these books put up on the screen. Super lovely and like other people have said, your composition and storytelling is awesome. Thanks for making this! I will definitely return to it again and watch it :D

[@tisiclem1611]

ALL OF YOUR ANIMATICS ARE SO GOOD WTFFFFF!!!!!

[@willphoenix5464]

I love the details such as Tenar being fair-skinned while Ged's dark-skinned, the eyes in Lookfar, the symbolism with the dagger, and the dragon flying at the end Very surprised to find this on a google search. Amazing job!

[@Mr.0.Ramses]

Gorgeous, Absolutley beautiful

[@lyxthen]

This is so beautiful! I love your art and the way you told the story. You had me almost crying.

[@ayl6999]

ahhh i love this book so much & yr retelling does such justice to it!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@dorothydust]

This is such a beautiful thing. Thank you for making this.

[@kollygrace8069]

AOAOAOAO THIS IS SO GREAT I ENGOY YOUR ANIMATIC AND THIS BOOK THANK YOU

[@솔-i9m]

It’s very beautiful and definitery have the mood of original book! I can’t stop watching this again and again

[@FantastikSever]

Masterpiece

[@merrittanimation7721]

I love this so much. You boiled it down in such a way it still kept to the themes of the book in such a short time frame (though granted it's not a long book). Good job!

[@lis5731]

omg!!! I love your animations and this is my favourite earthsea part

[@yarrowbeckman5998]

I’m gonna cry this is so perfect

[@poleomentaa]

Dude this is so well done! Congrats on the hard work

[@SchwarzesSchweigen]

The Tombs of Atuan is my least favourite of the books of Earthsea so far (I have only read up to Tehanu). Don't get me wrong, the story is great! But I found the atmosphere so... oppressive. Yet this animatic brings Tenar's bright spirit and feisty personality to life so vividly! And God, the economy of your storytelling! The details of the original tale peppered all throughout! Your visual representation of the Nameless Ones. I am so happy this work of art exists. It seeps love and passion. Thank you so very much for sharing it. I really, really appreciate it. ❤❤❤ (Edited for spelling)

[@borpisstartsmemetrends4106]

I havent read the books but it's so well done visually I can follow along with it, a truly amazing video.

[@Litchert]

I love the Earthsea cycle and this animatic is -awesome-! 10/10

[@jonah7216]

again. it's just so beautiful.

[@Shineechama]

I've nearly finished reading the book; this is wonderful

[@ipeksavas]

I read the book one month ago, this animatic made me so happy.. It's fantastic !!! Ellerinize sağlık ❤

[@michaelr00ney]

This is very charming, despite omitting nine-tenths of the story. The outline is strong even so.

[@RhizanthellaSlateri]

Ahhhh! This is gorgeous! Well done! And thank you for getting the character designs right! Great job at summing the whole story up too.

[@effanineffables]

so beautiful! i think this might be what pushes me to put Earthsea at the top of my reading queue. incredible animatic, despite knowing next to nothing of Earthsea, the visual storytelling was so strong (the video description did help on the rewatch though ;) )

[@shadowgam3r922]

Every expression where you immediately know what line they're at is just gorgeous!

[@murkbrew]

wow lake this is beautiful!!! your storytelling is unmatched

[@Baraz_Red]

The book starts much more slowly than the others, but it fits perfectly to demonstrate the rather odd and boring life she was born into. Many chapters later, the appearance of Ged truly feels like a ray of light at that point. Touching.

[@DanielLopez-zt4ig]

The storystelling was so good I yelled Dragon! in the last bit.

[@purevessellover]

I loved the first 4 books ( haven't read the others yet)

[@flarethefox6970]

An absolute work of art!!!! Love seeing this after reading the book!

[@ofelia8884]

this is the most precious thing ive ever watched😭 i love the earthsea books with all my heart and this made me so so happy. what a nice job 💗

[@rjpx947]

This makes me wish I could give this a

[@hat_maker]

Oh this is so special. So so amazing!!!

[@clarissacortez250]

Goodness gracious I’ve missed you and your art ✨this is beautiful!!!

[@juliacoelhoanima]

I love your animatics!! Thank you for making them!!

[@etherflask6380]

Wow. I would definitely watch the earthsea quartet done in this style as a series. Really well done!