I just bumped itno that one. Very nice, I just have some difficulty reading the sentences, I understand that it is a gothic way of writing and not the usual Verdana or whatever, probably if the picture is enlarged, then the problem will be solved....

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She was born in 1836 but the story takes place in 1855 which makes Amelia 19 years old.

Oh my... bad things are coming... good thing she's immortal, I guess XD;

Lol! XD It's like a seance service X3 "Hello, how may I spook you today? X3" That'd be something else XDD

Oh noes D= She's messing with things she does not understand! Nuuuuuu!

Omg, I don't like this woman~ D=< Booo! Boooo! Someone smack her with a 2x4! *is hit* XD;

I'm worried for Amelia in this kind of situation, tho... Her friend is worried about her, genuinely, but at the same time, even she doesn't believe Amelia can see death =I I guess not too many people would readily believe what they can't see, either...

This is why people make me mad =( They can't see things and then they get all panicked and say a person's "crazy" =I I hope nothing too bad happens... *worry*

Lol at the skit with Amelia's skull XD Azriel seems to like it X3 "Hey girl... you got good bone structure~" XD

@Alchemic Mushroom:

It's the little things like that I enjoy X3 I laughed so much over that one image XD That's one of my favorite TLI songs X3 Another one with a... *ahem* not so appropriate title is also my favorite XD;

I wonder if you polish his face and armor, which would be shinier? XD

@Artgrrl:

Thank you!

@Kitty K.O.:

Finally! I was hoping someone would get the reference!
I agree, even I have a weak spot for Azriel in that armor~

Happy Birthday!
Oh I love the design of the armors

LMAO! Ohhh.... Israfel... XD; LMAO!!! Lonely Island reference~ You are so great for that X3

Ooh~ I'm so curious to see when Amelia discovers what Azriel meant~ Yaaaay for Valle Lacrimarum~

Also, Azriel looks very dashing in that armor X3 <3

@Alchemic Mushroom:

They changed some stuff around, but mostly for the better!

@wingedshadowwolf:

Yeah, I don't use a tablet so I guess that problem doesn't concern me :/

Oh, I don't know if you've upgraded to GIMP 2.8 or not, but 2.8 has some problems with tablets, as far as I know it isn't registering pressure sensitivity! I ran into that problem, it looks like it'll be fixed in the 3.0 version. lol sorry that was random, but i hope it helps.

@AaronDarko:

Oops, wrong Nicholas! Great guess though. Check out this Romanov family tree~

@Reenigrl:

GNU Image Manipulation Program. It's free to download and is a decent program for making art.

@Reenigrl:

Thanks! I've been using GIMP to make a lot of my screen tones with the newsprint effect. I'll probably make a tutorial for it because it is a great tool for making online manga!

@Alchemic Mushroom:

Aah, I thought I got it! ;u; The date was when Alexander II became emperor. (Which makes sense, now that I Googled the right answer. xD) I'll leave it for someone else since I already took a guess, though. :)
xD Random frilly things are cute, too. But the historical accuracy definitely aids to the feel of the comic! :)

@nimbusoak:

Good guess but nope! The date March 2, 1855 has no relevance to him and he played no role in the war in Azriel mentions though the Archduke did in a different one
(this is starting to feel like a history pop quiz)

@moonlit dream:

Oops, sorry! I meant great grandfather! You were right about my idol though, so that should make it a million times easier.
Her dresses are going to be different from this point on because I'm striving for historical accuracy. The dress Amelia is wearing was inspired by an actual fashion plate from the mid 1850's. When I first started this comic I just drew random frilly things!

I'm gonna say it's Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the namesake of one of my favorite bands.

Czar Nicholas II? :D I think. Or if Nicholas II is your idol, it's his grandfather Czar Alexander II. /googled
By the way, I really love Amelia's outfit in this chapter! :) It's different from the dresses you usually draw, but it's really beautiful.
Always looking forward to new pages~ :)

OMG!This is getting soooo good!

I'm happy to see new pages =3 (To be honest, I hadn't noticed a change in toning... probably because I was focusing on the story... probably because it's late... probably because it's been a while since I've seen an older page *shrugs* Probably be easier if they were side-by-side X3)

Take your time =3 I'll still look forward to more X3

HOLY CRAP! =OAO= Is that Azriel?! =O//O= I knew he was good-looking XD He's got good bone structure, after all XD

Looking forward to the chapter =3

It really is super cool =D I admire your skill, Mushroom X3

@Alchemic Mushroom:

*nods* It's understandable. Israfel isn't as much of a gentleman as Azriel is XD

Haha, yeah X3 I bet that when the aliens visit our planet, I'll end up in the news as the first human female to marry an extraterrestrial or something XD *is hit*

@Kitty K.O.:

I wanted Amelia to be more afraid by the angel's threatening nature rather than their physical appearance (even though it would be a little scary to see a man-bird hybrid)

You sound a lot like my sister and I! We don't really have an attraction to regular guys either XD

Oh jeez... I didn't think she get that scared after meeting Azriel... Perhaps she had a bit too much tea prior to this meeting =>.>=

Israfel is kinda hot XD *is hit* Yup, I guess I'm weird going for the ones that look less human X3 *is totally going for a turian in Mass Effect* Still, Azriel, ftw~

Samael seemed like a nice guy until he pointed out Amelia's accident =>.>= I'm definitely curious about him, though as I can't quite guage his mannerisms just from this X3 He does seems more polite than Israfel, though =oxo=

Looking forward to more~ =3

Ahh! Poor Amelia!

I'm really enjoying this comic and the characters and designs you make! ^^ Can't wait to see more!

Lol... friendzoned... Poor Azzie... =o3o=

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lol I knew you'd catch it!
("ah my leg!" guy is priceless)

Aw, a bit disappointed by the last answer XD but hey, we can always through certain implications, right? XD

Ah yes, ruffles X3 I don't draw nearly enough ruffles, but I love frilly clothes XD

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thanks, it means a lot!
i would love to publish my stuff but several sources have informed me that making webcomics are key to establishing credibility among comic publishers. plus i'm still working out some kinks in my artwork and stories so most of my comics will be revised and redrawn (i cringe when i look over the first few chapters of valle lacrimarum!)

Someone else needs to comment soon, or I won't be able to comment anymore XD; Amelia looks like she took Azriel's robe and is happily wearing it going "Lookat mee~! I'm the Angel of Death~!" XD

Of course a nun is going to badmouth Death... =o3o;=

Ooh, lucky girl! =OAO= Ahahaha, I love how he conjures up flowers after she was upset X3 That gotta be convenient X3

Yay~ new page~ *dances* I love this comic =3

Omg, Azriel, you should just go to it anyway XD I'm sure Amelia'd love a dance =eue= *is hit* XD

I'm happy to see new pages =D I'm looking forward to more of this story X3

Hey, new pages! :D I look forward to see where this chapter's going. The art looks as great as it always does. :)
(Also, Kowalski's my favorite penguin... Aheh.)

@Alchemic Mushroom:

Nice~ XD Thanks for clearing it up!

@Alazne Chan:

I think it's a sort of compulsive quirk. Originally it was just an experimental thing when Azriel's character was first drawn

This is one of the few reasons I even bother to check this site anymore, honestly. XD I don't look at much else. Please keep it coming! And also, does Azriel intentionally refer to himself in third person or is it just a verbal tic of his? XD Just wondering~

I bet she looks for a sale at the market, too XD lol

I really like this story so far =D Is it weird that I have a tiny crush on Azriel? XD; He just seems rather gentlemanly and protective X3 lolz I'm looking forward to reading about why he follows Amelia around X3 Because he luuuurves her =eue= *is hit* I liked that one mini comic where the nude pics fell out of his pocket XD lol that was priceless X3 And i thought so too at one point XD lolz (Although it's quite possible he's seen her naked... he is the Grim Reaper XD) I also like how he refers to himself as "The Destroyer" X3 He's adorable like that XD

I do think she [Amelia] might be a little bit misunderstood and selfish. Cuz there are plenty of selfish people who are that way due to certain circumstances and eventually soften up xD Lol, how many people can casually talk to Death? XD I guess she was that lonely on the inside x3

I'm so looking forward to more =^_^=

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i wish knew how to embroider! during a purse making class my teacher taught me how to make little daisies but i've forgotten how.

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oh, lol. they were meant to be photos he secretly took of her while she was dressing

Amelia looks scary O_o But I still like the story so far ^_^

Yay another update X3!~ And awws Amelia took her aunts feelings about the clip on earring she gave her into consideration QwQ!

@mayjayann:

Why do you think so?

@Spirit Wolf Haku:

Thank you

I love her open shoulder dress!!!

@LittleWiseOwl:

thank you, that means alot!

I really love this story, I meant to comment on it sooner <3
The art is incredible and the plot so far is brilliant :)

Their relationship reminds me of Light and Ryuk's.

I can't tell if he has attachments to her or not
I guess the reason he's following her around has to do with her death fate or something.

@wingedshadowwolf:

i assume so (the grim reaper is such a universal character that details aren't too specific)

I was just thinking: if he is the one who comes for you when you die, and he just came back from delivering sinners to hell.

Dose that mean he also takes non-sinners to heaven?

@Alchemic Mushroom:

I'm sorry, but I had to. It was irking me.

@Alchemic Mushroom:

you started it!

@Blubber Farts:

grammar nazis; what are you gonna do?
btw, stop poking me! its annoying! XD

@xlolfishx:

congratulations, you found a typo!

"Okay mister, your cute" Nooooooo! You're cute! You're!!!

I love the chibi Azriel
He looks so darn cute! especially with the parasol :D

@Artgrrl:

lol, i guess so!

Azriel is so cool!

Love the art! You have such a unique style!
And the storyline is very interesting too; looking forward to seeing more!

@Alchemic Mushroom:

you're welcome :)

@byakuyarox1:

thank you!

Ah! I'm such a huge fan of your manga. Your art is very detailed.

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I plan to give Azriel a sort of sub-Shakespearean dialect in which he will often refer to himself in the 3rd person.
Latin is amazing! I want to take a class...

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lol, what do you think?

Amelia neko chibi is so cute!

@Kokkoii-Matoku:

ooh... lol, i think drawing older people is more challenging and therefore more fun!

@Kokkoii-Matoku:

sorry, i draw lolis alot because i love the fashion ^^;

@wingedshadowwolf:

thank you! i always need reference photos though

You may hate backgrounds, but at least you do them(and very well)!

@Bluemoon Halo:

cool, i'm not the only grim reaper fan girl here! XD i'll try to get him in the story soon

Wow I LOVE this O_O!!! Not to mention I think the Grimreapers hot so I can't wait for him to show up in this story XD!~ And I love that you really stuck to all the things in the old days including how they spoke OwO!

@Artgrrl:

There are titles in which one can inherit but I don't think countess is one of them. Since this is just fantasy it doesn't really matter

This comic is really interesting and very well drawn.
Can't wait to see the Grimm Reaper :D
I didn't know you could inherent a person's title

@wingedshadowwolf:

actually two estates! she'll be living good

The entire estate? That's what you get for standing by no matter how much it sucked!

I can't wait to read more!

I love this comic!
The character designs are amazing!

@elementalprincess:

I draw frills just as a bunch of scribbles on the edges of clothes. the wilder and curvier they are the more flouncy they look
Feel free to call him the grim reaper, that's who he is supposed to be. I called him Azriel so he'd have a proper name (the "grim reaper" gets kinda long)

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I wanted the entire setting to be kinda French
I don't know what the lad said. It will forever remain a mystery!

This looks really cool! I like Azriel's design.