Webcomic Love - Twokinds

I've been reading Twokinds for years, and it's one of my favorite webcomics. The comic itself started in 2003, so while still being written, there is enough of this comic for a serious binge read. 

Twokinds is a fantasy comic that takes place in a magical world. What really makes this comic for me though is the tensions between the worlds three major races: humans, Keidran, and Basitins. The main cast is made up of a mix of these three races. In the About section of the comic the artist defines the races as follows:

Humans are your standard primate-based, bipedal, sentient animals. They are technologically superior to the other two races, due to their high intelligence and natural curiosity.

Keidran are canine- and feline-based, bipedal, sentient animals. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, which include: Tigers, Large Cats, Dogs, Wolves, and Foxes. They are a short-lived but intense race; guided by powerful base instincts. They are highly territorial and usually short-tempered. However, they are relatively easy to subdue and dominate individually, and thus make ideal slaves for Humans. This has been a point of contention for centuries between the two races.

Basitins are a little-known race of bipedal, long-eared, brown-furred, sentient animals. Unlike the other two races, the Basitins live off the mainland on a distant island-continent. Due to their isolation, they are often forgotten by the other two races and left to their own devices. They are a warrior race, with a society solely consisting of soldiers. They behave in a hive-like manner, following orders of superiors without question. They are usually even-tempered and disciplined.

It's clear a lot of world-building has gone into this comic, and it shows. The comic and world itself were inspired by the artist's own experiences of racial discrimination. I think this is what gives the comic depth. It's the reason this one has remained a favorite read for me for so long.

The plot itself is interesting as well. It starts off with a human character named Trace Legacy. When the reader first meets Trace, he's lost his memories. He's also alone except for a Tiger Keidran named Flora. The story centers on their relationship, the adventures they get swept up in, and the recovery of Trace's memories. As likable and sweet as Trace is when the comic starts up, it becomes very clear as he regains some of his memories that used to not be a good person, and he has a really dark past. This makes for a very dynamic main character. Flora is also adorable, and you can't help but love her. The rest of the cast though is just as engaging with well-developed backstories as well.

If you fall in love with this comic, you can check out the comic's Facebook and Twitter. For more work by the artist or to support his work, you can check out his Patreon.

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