Yet another Drawtober prompt that was not finished in time.
"Years. I spent YEARS as a slave in that shitty human town. Treated like a beast, working until every inch of my body ached, crying myself to sleep. I hated them all, I spent years fantasizing about taking my revenge, making each one of them suffer just like I did.
When the nomads attacked I was happy. I thought other Ajshar would understand my plight and set me free... but no. I'm still in chains, I have simply changed masters. I can barely understand the dialect of this city state, but it seems I'm already about to be purchased, and not alone.
This young human girl has not been taking it well, she's been sobbing all day. Which is understandable, I suppose. I was a crying mess at first too, many years ago. Days ago I'd have sworn the sight of a human in my same position would have made my day, but now... like it or not, we are stuck in this mess together. And I feel bad for her, I hate to admit it.
Fuck me and my bleeding heart. "
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So far I've mainly shown humans being dicks towards all other sentient species, but the truth is... everyone sucks to a certain degree, and slavery is practiced by pretty much everyone. It's not at all rare for the Ajshar (catfolk) to enslave humans, lizards or even members of their own species. In fact, the most common slaves in Ajshari cities are other Ajshar belonging to different nations or ethnic groups.
While there are many people from all species who strongly oppose it, slavery is generally seen as a totally normal and legitimate trade, and for many that is simply how the world has always worked. Give them a few centuries and things will most likely change for the best!
"Years. I spent YEARS as a slave in that shitty human town. Treated like a beast, working until every inch of my body ached, crying myself to sleep. I hated them all, I spent years fantasizing about taking my revenge, making each one of them suffer just like I did.
When the nomads attacked I was happy. I thought other Ajshar would understand my plight and set me free... but no. I'm still in chains, I have simply changed masters. I can barely understand the dialect of this city state, but it seems I'm already about to be purchased, and not alone.
This young human girl has not been taking it well, she's been sobbing all day. Which is understandable, I suppose. I was a crying mess at first too, many years ago. Days ago I'd have sworn the sight of a human in my same position would have made my day, but now... like it or not, we are stuck in this mess together. And I feel bad for her, I hate to admit it.
Fuck me and my bleeding heart. "
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So far I've mainly shown humans being dicks towards all other sentient species, but the truth is... everyone sucks to a certain degree, and slavery is practiced by pretty much everyone. It's not at all rare for the Ajshar (catfolk) to enslave humans, lizards or even members of their own species. In fact, the most common slaves in Ajshari cities are other Ajshar belonging to different nations or ethnic groups.
While there are many people from all species who strongly oppose it, slavery is generally seen as a totally normal and legitimate trade, and for many that is simply how the world has always worked. Give them a few centuries and things will most likely change for the best!
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.... *Clears throat* speaking purely on kink terms? the shackles n cuffs n leashes are hawt... XP
Speaking on art terms: your art is always good!
Speaking on art terms: your art is always good!
Haha not really into that, I'm afraid, though my character Shadi would agree with your point XD
Thank you! ^^
Thank you! ^^
These little sweet peas need freedom and all the cuddles ;-;
I love how this came out! Also loving the lore and seeing a CHIKIN! <3 We need to see more of these chikins!
I love how this came out! Also loving the lore and seeing a CHIKIN! <3 We need to see more of these chikins!
They can cuddle each other :3
Awww thank you so much hun! ^^ That one is a bad chicken though, part of a team of slavers :P
Awww thank you so much hun! ^^ That one is a bad chicken though, part of a team of slavers :P
My favoritism towards cats is gonna come out, I'd snap him up in a heartbeat and give him a good home
Thank you! ^^ And that is a sad reality.
Glad you liked them! I should draw them again at some point!
Glad you liked them! I should draw them again at some point!
To answer the cat persons question as to “ why am I doing this? I don’t even like humans.” you’re doing it because you have a thing called compassion. I think that both the human and the cat person are about to learn a valuable life lesson that oppression and friendship can both come in very different forms!
Shared misery is an equalizer. That young Ajshar does have some empathy even if he had been a captive of humans for years. Hmmm, can see a way for Lof to end up with a human.. trade for one.
Yeah, why pay for her when you can heroically intervene, free her, gain her real affection AND get a friendly ajshar along with her?
Dude... Read the description Olaffson wrote under the "Human Appreciation" drawing, or in his very speech bubble : "What do you think, should he eventually get [we all want] a human boyfriend or girlfriend?"
Indeed, they are on the same boat. And the poor Ajshar is a genuinely good person.
NOOO! XD
NOOO! XD
Lof can go find his own Human I have an odd idea he'll find someone in bad shape somewhere in his people's territory and bring them home with him - the old "He followed me home, can I keep him?"
Now that human gal will have a nice warm Ajshar to sleep next to if they aren't separated by their owner
Now that human gal will have a nice warm Ajshar to sleep next to if they aren't separated by their owner
the contrast between what can bring joy for some and only sadness for others is striking
So they can kidnap people and simply make them slaves, even if they are their own species?
Haw far can they take that and still have it commonly accepted?
I don't assume you can invade the neighbours house, but what about an entire different family/house at the other end of the city? Or lowborns living in the outer layers of the city?
Haw far can they take that and still have it commonly accepted?
I don't assume you can invade the neighbours house, but what about an entire different family/house at the other end of the city? Or lowborns living in the outer layers of the city?
Old Rome, Fathers could sell their kids as slaves. Break certain laws and you were up for sale, were a slave on public works or sent to the mines- a one way trip
but even in roman empire there were differences in how you got treated if you were a prisoner of war, a criminal, or someone fallen on bad luck sellign themselves or a sibling to cough up funds. some slaves ran entire households and businesses, and the only thing was they were not entirely free to go where they wanted.
the worst criminals though, were worked to death somewhere.
the worst criminals though, were worked to death somewhere.
Oh yes, very good summary of the Roman practices. Something that American students freak out over or are totally ignorant of. At work there is a motivation poster with a photo of a Roman aqueduct with a caption about what teamwork can accomplish. I comment oh yes teams of unpaid labor... It is in the State employment office...
unpaid, underpaid, is there really a difference? :P
it's also a cliche that the pyramids were built by slaves. surelx they had slaves employed, but the vast majority of workers were volunteers. after all, it saved them a place in the beyond later!
it's also a cliche that the pyramids were built by slaves. surelx they had slaves employed, but the vast majority of workers were volunteers. after all, it saved them a place in the beyond later!
Heck you paid your taxes that way. Fed, housed and had a daily beer ration to boot
if corruption didn't hinder such details while the holy grave was completed.
THIS. As a huge fan of Ancient Egypt, I'm so glad someone else knows this important but oft-overlooked factoid.
germany has a natural-scientific magazine named GEO, and they have special issues centering around old cultures or important marks in history. and recently I caught one about ancient egypt (revised edition because new facts) and decided to read it all. :)
Sounds like a nice publication. I love that sort of reading material - grew up with National Geographic and Smithsonian magazines
They do pretty much the same thing humans have done for millennia. Generally you don't enslave members of your own society (unless they are criminals, or sold by their families, or other similar scenarios) and focus mainly on people from different cultures.
It's a tale often told: people will be people no matter what, regardless or race or species, or even their own prior experiences. TL;DR: jerks gotta jerk.
OMG the look on that little lizard's face on the bottom left! XD
That human and feline better pray not to be ticklish or else the lizard's tongue on their foot will give away their location ... as well as give their captors ideas for new potential exotic tickle slaves. XD
That human and feline better pray not to be ticklish or else the lizard's tongue on their foot will give away their location ... as well as give their captors ideas for new potential exotic tickle slaves. XD
Glad you liked the little lizard XD
eeeeeh not really into that stuff mate
eeeeeh not really into that stuff mate
Powerful scene! Empathy depends on who's getting fucked over and whether you have to see it yourself. :( On a positive note, that little gecko is an adorable derp. ;)
True. Thankfully, the cat guy's empathy is stronger than his thirst for revenge.
That and if she makes too much fuss, both of them will probably be beaten or worse... He knows the routine and seems to be trying to tell her what to do to survive. Heh, looks like you have a new pair to draw now. We all will want to know what happens to them
I mean, I can't help but imagine he'd be treated better by an owner of his own species, subconsciously if nothing else. The girl might have a rough time though.
from the fire into the frying pan... but see how the new master is, first.
Not sure which is the best here the art or the lore. So much in the expressions, judging by his covering of scars he's not been well treated even for a slave. How much is he looking after her and how much is don't make them angry or we all suffer. Will a cat slave be treated as sub-feline but less sub-feline than a human slave?
Thank you so much! ^^
Yes, he was treated horribly even by slave standards. Either that or he messed up in a tremendous way somehow.
And no, I think he's just a good empathetic person.
Humans are indeed seen as inferior by catfolk (same with all other races, they consider themselves to be the best), but if humans are rare in this area, then a human slave might be more valuable than a cat one.
Yes, he was treated horribly even by slave standards. Either that or he messed up in a tremendous way somehow.
And no, I think he's just a good empathetic person.
Humans are indeed seen as inferior by catfolk (same with all other races, they consider themselves to be the best), but if humans are rare in this area, then a human slave might be more valuable than a cat one.
Tsks. Big ears, small ears, the only thing that matters is they all have tufts.
They should be freeing their tufted brethren and go find some non-tufts to enslave instead :)
They should be freeing their tufted brethren and go find some non-tufts to enslave instead :)
You never stop giving us sad and realistic details of your setting. Very emotional drawing, I love it and wanna cuddle these two poor girls
I can't help it, I must spread the sadness XD
Thank you so much ^^ They definitely deserve a hug!
Thank you so much ^^ They definitely deserve a hug!
Hope to see more of these two. There's character development to be had here!
This is a very beautifully emotional piece.
But I also find myself just staring at this very unimpressed bird in the back!
But I also find myself just staring at this very unimpressed bird in the back!
The lore is very interesting. I hope that you'll make a love story between this two character! Beautiful style! :)
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