Warning; 'The Clockworks' contains or will soon contain some profane language, gore, references to sensual acts, and mild bromance. This is an actual warning, not a selling point. Though it's not really bad. Don't read this BECAUSE it has these qualities. Except for the mild bromance, if you're into that.
It has been written to be readable by non-SK players, most technical issues are addressed or will soon be addressed within the story. Some chapters are split into two sides, that take place at the same time but look at different characters in different settings. The page that the chapter title is on is the first page of that chapter, the title is sometimes put below text for effect since this was originally built to be a comic book. The title would have been at the last panel of the first page, much like how the title to some chapters is at the end of the first paragraph.
Text only version on google documents, chapters 1 - 6;
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MVVgoKcyhY4IvnGb2hgOG9QG8v893RmP-Moq...
I will also be taking requests to draw scenes or characters from within the story. I'll take the requests I like and draw them as I best see fit.
Unrelated sample art;
https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1-i1syb1XHG8WS9SFPTWPw3oOe6OZZxRHwthU...
(A pill hog and a wannabe tank; two wrongs make a right.)
Going to post some responses in advance to some criticisms or comments I expect people to have;
"You do realize Blue is a little girl in Artiface's fanfictions?"
BLUE'S A MANS NAME, AND HE'S A MAN! *throws a punch to your cheek*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFk26inaprE
"Is Kai's nightblade 'Lucy' an Artiface reference?"
Yes. Artiface's works were the first I read, and I just happened to like the Lucy/Lucifer wordplay. None of this is based off of Arts fanfictions though, that's just an easter egg.
"Who's actually the main character?"
Both Blue and Lilith.
"I think a certain perspective of a character is wrong."
I don't agree with the views of all my characters. They all have some fatal flaws, I'm very greek in that sense. Not all of Kai's advice should be taken to heart, etc.
"I think Blue's more developed as a character than Lilith."
He is, I could use some help there. Though Lilith gets to do cool stuff soon.
"Your plot isn't going anywhere and it seems too slice-of-lifey"
I waited until 6 chapters were ready before releasing because of that. That aspect of the story will die down over the next two chapters, give or take.
"I disagree with how you think spiral knights mouths work!"
SHUT UP YOU!
"Why are their no pets?"
I had this planned out before the pets update, I'm working one pet into the story. It actually makes more sense with it, I'm not just gluing it on last-minute. You'll see.
"You made a grammar error."
Possibly intentional, will look into.
"I have an idea for a character!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvdf5n-zI14