Canis Coven
Graphic Novel
Canis Coven is a forthcoming graphic novel series for ages 13+ by writer and artist Tania del Rio based on tokens and IP from the Forgotten Runes NFT collection. Volume 1, Canis Coven and the Kitsune’s Tear, will be comprised of 6 individual chapters which will also be released as separate comic book issues.
Log Line
A girl’s quest to learn about her past uncovers a dangerous threat to the Runiverse that will test the oldest bond in existence: the one between human and canine.
Summary
When a traumatic encounter with a demonic beast kills their mother, Chiyo and her twin sister are torn apart, lost, and alone. Raised by foxes, Chiyo now remembers little of her past, but a mysterious tear-shaped pendant embedded in her chest provides a tantalizing clue. After forming a magical connection with the Kitsune beast, Chiyo embarks on a quest to find her sister, unlock the secrets of her past, and discover the truth behind her powerful pendant. Little does she realize, Chiyo’s journey will lead her to uncover an enormous threat to the Runiverse along with a shocking secret that makes her the target of an ancient and dangerous organization. If she has any hope of surviving, Chiyo will have to rely on a coven of newfound friends and the canines that have joined them in a bond as old as time.
Creative Process
Tania del Rio has been sharing the process behind making a graphic novel on both TikTok and Instagram and Twitter. She has started a planned series of 9 short videos demonstrating specific techniques in graphic novel creation.
- Step 1: Brainstorming
- Step 2: Character Sheets
- Step 3: Outlining (Coming soon)
- Step 4: Scripting (Coming soon)
- Step 5: Layouts (Coming soon)
- Step 6: Pencils (Coming soon)
- Step 7: Inks (Coming soon)
- Step 8: Tones (Coming soon)
- Step 9: Lettering (Coming soon)
- Step 10: Coloring (Coming soon)
Main Cast
Members of Canis Coven
Wizards
- Magus Chiyo of the Hills - The Leader
- Shaman Thana of the Riviera - The Healer
- Enchanter Carly of the River - The Navigator
Warriors
- Ichiyo Executor of the Shadows- Attacker
- Tanja Devourer of Shadows - Defender
- Chirk of the Thorn - Chef
Ponies
Athenaeum
Villains of Canis Coven
Gods
- Sopdet the Star Eater - the Main Antagonist
Souls
- Wraith Knight Rita of the Abandoned Waste -Sopdet's pet
- Night Ghoul Iris of the Death Cloud - Sopdet's servant.
Warriors
- Bambam Nullifier of the Dread Tower - Boss of the Star Eaters
- Nori Striker of Monsters - henchwoman
- Sloane Danger of the Valley -henchwoman
Allies of Canis Coven
Wizards
- Cronus - God of Time
- Summoner Oberon of the Tundra - The Immortal
- Battle Mage Ratko of the Court - The Love Interest / Thief
- Mystic Tundror of the Palms - The Love Interest / Loremaster
Lunar Rune Guardians
- Augurer Maia of the River - The Seer
- Charmer Circe of the Wood - The Charmer
- Ghost Eater Carly of the Reach - The Necromancer
- Willow of the Quantum Downs - Guardian in training
The Alley Pack Warriors
- Zoe Dicer of the Docks - The Leader / Teal Team A
- Kimaya Detonator of the Street -Teal Team B
- Divya Mischief Maker of the Disco - Teal Team C
- Leila Sniper of the Road -Violet Team A
- Zora Cleaver of Kobolds -Violet Team B
- Barika Eidolon of the Road -Violet Team C
- Bambam of the Road - Rose Team A
- Tisa Cataclysm of Goblins - Rose Team B
- Subira Cleaver of the Road -Rose Team C