The August Few: Above and Below - ANIMATIC

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  • Опубліковано 31 січ 2025

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  • @S.FENNAH
    @S.FENNAH  4 роки тому +526

    Another little preview of my forthcoming book, a sci-fi political drama of a kivic breed! The new Yeshua test will be next!

    • @user-ln6xt7gi8b
      @user-ln6xt7gi8b 4 роки тому +4

      This is so cool!

    • @The_one_goblin
      @The_one_goblin 4 роки тому +7

      Always love to see these previews!
      When the book is out, where would I be able to buy it?

    • @maartensaueressig8215
      @maartensaueressig8215 4 роки тому +3

      Whatever happens, if Duane ever goes to actually read the entire book, I will so just BINGE that... If not, cool too, then I can binge read something :D

    • @angeldust94
      @angeldust94 4 роки тому +2

      Omg YAS it's finally out yay its amazing! I rlly can't wait till the book is finished keep up the good work Sam! 😊

    • @Sparsingar
      @Sparsingar 4 роки тому +1

      Alright, this may be an unusual question, but what is the name of the music in the background and at the end? Really love the feel it gave to the reading. Absolutely cannot wait for the book!

  • @Montydragon
    @Montydragon 4 роки тому +610

    This adds more context to why Helgan was so 'kind' to Hyzenthlay - Hyzenthlay is no threat to Helgan, and thus Helgan sees no need to be aggressive or unnecessarily unkind to her.

    • @wyntertheicewyvern6226
      @wyntertheicewyvern6226 4 роки тому +100

      That's one of the things I liked about how Helgan was presented. At her first appearance, she made it clear she may not like Hyzenthlay much, but she knew there was nothing to personally gain from being cruel to her.

    • @foongern1071
      @foongern1071 4 роки тому +21

      Kind as in... Not squishing her on sight? Yep, sounds like the norm.

    • @ri0tgh0ooul89
      @ri0tgh0ooul89 3 роки тому +19

      @@wyntertheicewyvern6226 The way that Sam is writing her, it almost feels like he WANTS her to kind-of adopt a mentorship with Hyzenthlay. After all - she is the first, successful breed, of her kind. She fits nowhere and none would accept her, without scrutiny. While she does not accept sass, perhaps it was Hy's demonstration of courage & curiosity that interested her enough to allued to the fact that she is likely teaching the squirrel economics; after all, profit is power. I'm kinda excited to see if Hyzenthlay gets someone who legitametly grows to care for her, as her - rather than what she was made to do; make a race that is both kivouachian and earthly. A not-entirely immortal race, but a long-living one made to be strong and enjoy slendors of life without growing too bored or too needlessly cruel.

  • @lumiauroras6741
    @lumiauroras6741 4 роки тому +592

    "Describe Helgan without mentioning her size"
    FENNAH: sweats

    • @ariajohnson8107
      @ariajohnson8107 2 роки тому +4

      A beauteous creature of refined tastes and a lethal desire for perfection, she never punches down because those below her are the very steps she needs to climb higher in her ambitions. Nor, however, does she punch up, for that would betray her intentions and spoil the surprise. Instead, she plans and schemes and draws in everyone of use until nobody is left with anything worth a damn but her and those she deems worthy. By claw, hand, tail, tooth or foot, Helgan will perch upon the throne of her endeavors and never yield until she has what she wants. Wearing her own tail, still attached, like a feathered boa and strutting upon feet that naturally bring to mind stilettos, both the blade and boot variety, she keeps her nails meticulously cared for and sharpened, so that those she ends need not suffer.. unless she wants them to. Her angular face, captivating and encompassing draws all eyes from its position atop her lithe neck, her messy hair somehow more artfully expressive and colorful than even a field of flowers left untended. The shadows of said flowers decorate her body with their colors, hues of purple ranging from stark to subtle, her presence dwarfs nearly everyone else is the room regardless of their physical size. Such is the majesty of Helgan.

  • @TaxiBeepBeep
    @TaxiBeepBeep 4 роки тому +618

    “Those below needed not fear her wrath, for Helgan always looked up... to those above.”
    DANG, that’s such a powerful quote. Once again, I’m left speechless at the word choices for this book.
    I’m so freaking excited to be able to eventually read it!! ✨

    • @RaidenStorms88
      @RaidenStorms88 4 роки тому +7

      Wow, I clicked the comment section at the right time. He started saying this as soon as I saw your comment.

    • @underworldguardian704
      @underworldguardian704 4 роки тому +3

      Helgen in a nutshell 😨

  • @Exhaustedhale
    @Exhaustedhale 4 роки тому +440

    "A walking showcase of Overwhelming Body" is exactly how I describe Helgan. XD

  • @Ms.Spades
    @Ms.Spades 4 роки тому +328

    Wexle be like "I wanna be a cowboy baybee"

    • @bionicsouthernbelle1539
      @bionicsouthernbelle1539 4 роки тому +25

      Okay but hearing her actually say that would be adorable and I would pay money to hear it.

    • @lemon9212
      @lemon9212 4 роки тому +11

      Hell yeah!

  • @tegandumpleton3360
    @tegandumpleton3360 4 роки тому +124

    That moment you realize that Helgan's feet are FLESH BOOTS

  • @zombieangel159
    @zombieangel159 4 роки тому +168

    I love the intense detail because it's so descriptive and extremely interesting to listen/read. I'm so excited for the book just because of the rich wordings, hopefully bringing back this kind of writing style since most books I've read these days don't have such creative descriptions and unique world building.

  • @d-man3589
    @d-man3589 4 роки тому +240

    Full disclosure, I could not stand Helgan at first. I thought she was a total B without much nuance or flare. Now with that introduction, I feel like the story would be robbed without her presence. Great models, great story. I can't wait for the full book to be released.

    • @underworldguardian704
      @underworldguardian704 4 роки тому +4

      Indeed so my cunning friend
      Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.

  • @Coreuppted
    @Coreuppted 4 роки тому +88

    cant wait for the full release, never been more excited for a book

  • @McPeenits
    @McPeenits 3 роки тому +8

    She is the CEO of gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss

  • @LadyLeomon
    @LadyLeomon 4 роки тому +43

    “Those below needed not fear her wrath, for Helga always looked up ... _to those above.”_ ... I got chills hearing that while seeing Helgan’s expression! 😖😖😖 Ohhh I really can’t stand the wait for this book!
    Thanks for another awesome teaser FENNAH 💙🐱💙

  • @aleishabarrett8013
    @aleishabarrett8013 4 роки тому +13

    The descriptions, the tone, the prose... I havent had a story or characters ever grip me so strongly as these do. It makes me want to write again, and I thought I'd lost that years ago

  • @darkenedorb7700
    @darkenedorb7700 4 роки тому +22

    Everything about this preview is ABSOLUTELY breathtaking!!! The language, the details, everything!!

  • @merri_spiderly6017
    @merri_spiderly6017 4 роки тому +11

    I find myself continuously awestruck by the sheer skill and color with which this story is written and told.
    I am a fan of colorful storytelling, something that's unusual in modern books. Even when politics don't really interest me, I believe this book will be worth every cent.

  • @SupersuMC
    @SupersuMC 4 роки тому +57

    I never knew Helgan's scarf was her tail! :3

    • @HeilRay
      @HeilRay 4 роки тому +8

      She wears it lie a Boa.

  • @madstheghost4130
    @madstheghost4130 4 роки тому +31

    Love it! Only bit I would maybe retract is when you were describing her tail. As much as I love the thought of her tail being like a dead animal, I think the latter portion explains it beautifully and more than enough. Also, Helgan and Winifred are my absolute faves.

    • @legionbeast
      @legionbeast 4 роки тому +3

      Implying it as a dead animal gives credit to it being worn like a mink stole or feather boa.

    • @Ragnarra
      @Ragnarra 3 місяці тому

      Considering he redesigned her I think that’s taken care of yeah?

  • @crepsleygirl13
    @crepsleygirl13 4 роки тому +53

    So that's why Fontaine slipped under her radar and in the show she has such a subtle yet pure hatred of him

  • @michelveilleux1275
    @michelveilleux1275 3 роки тому +3

    "Helgan. The only creature in existence that can make Ludwig look like a fucking plushtoy."
    -Sullivan Croft

  • @KiyokaMakibi
    @KiyokaMakibi 4 роки тому +52

    It just gets more and more interesting. I can’t wait for the day we see Lockets’ original form and find out (hopefully) how Winfried fell from grace, aside from the bare fact Mandus (think that’s right..) was responsible.

  • @echoecho7662
    @echoecho7662 4 роки тому +41

    For she always looked up
    To those above
    Why is that line so cool

  • @lupinsredjacket3191
    @lupinsredjacket3191 3 роки тому +8

    1:52
    "Macroeconomics" In other words
    *"Bigg Stonks".*
    I'm seriously looking forward to this book!

  • @sirene033
    @sirene033 4 роки тому +5

    This introduction to Helgan makes me enjoy her a lot more then the scenes we got in Satellite City. I’m very excited to see more of her!

  • @Rainart520
    @Rainart520 4 роки тому +155

    Is that why she likes Ludwig so much? Because he’s shorter?

    • @Nyrufa
      @Nyrufa 4 роки тому +10

      Ludwig was the first person to publicly humiliate her, so maybe that's it?

    • @cjandauntieyaya1446
      @cjandauntieyaya1446 4 роки тому +24

      She doesn't LIKE Ludwig... She's playing him. She in fact is a turncoat and helped Locket escape but she threw Hayden under the bus to make her look loyal. She doesn't just want Satellite City and even Locket is on her hit list, but she is smart and just goes up the ladder slowly...

    • @HeilRay
      @HeilRay 4 роки тому +2

      @@cjandauntieyaya1446
      Werent they a couple eons ago?

    • @cjandauntieyaya1446
      @cjandauntieyaya1446 4 роки тому +6

      @@HeilRay - She eats her lovers... Ludwig still exists...

    • @HeilRay
      @HeilRay 4 роки тому +3

      @@cjandauntieyaya1446
      Then she clearly didnt eat all of them. Some might have escaped, or overpowered her temporarily.

  • @awesomeproductions7755
    @awesomeproductions7755 4 роки тому +22

    *SO* looking forward to seeing how this story pans out!

  • @wexian_Albeit
    @wexian_Albeit 4 роки тому +48

    I couldn't help but notice you used Father Gascoigne's theme from Bloodborne, quite fitting

    • @cikdik
      @cikdik 4 роки тому +8

      YES! I was aggressively scrolling through the comments to see if anyone else noticed that-

  • @VenGardGator
    @VenGardGator 4 роки тому +6

    All the while this was playing I was wracking my mind trying to figure out where I had heard that music from.
    And then it hit me. Bloodborne. Excellent choice sir, a perfect melody for hunter such as Helgan.

  • @TheChildofAuraReborn
    @TheChildofAuraReborn 4 роки тому +37

    Hot damn, 20 feet? That’s a lotta woman.

    • @jontuxen2724
      @jontuxen2724 4 роки тому +3

      Well she's a giant what do you expect?

  • @Eliquiss004
    @Eliquiss004 4 роки тому +2

    I LOVE THE WAY YOU DESCRIBE YOUR CHARACTERS BOTH BY LOOKS AND PERSONALITY, YOU ARE AMAZING FENNAH!

  • @isiahbertrand7863
    @isiahbertrand7863 4 роки тому +6

    your narrator is amazing, and the story is perfect

  • @fernandodoeslaundry2242
    @fernandodoeslaundry2242 4 роки тому +42

    I saw that new character. Give me details!!

    • @S.FENNAH
      @S.FENNAH  4 роки тому +33

      That's Methusa, she was featured in the original preview animatic : )

  • @b.b.diabloink5668
    @b.b.diabloink5668 4 роки тому +1

    I WILL FYUCKING SELL MY KIDNEYS, PLEASE RELEASE THIS PRICELESS BOOK OF ART!!

  • @zenbamboo7978
    @zenbamboo7978 4 роки тому +2

    Narrator: *Explaining Helgan's appearance wonderfully*
    Me and Shuck: The big bitch?

  • @MMDNoroi
    @MMDNoroi 4 роки тому +14

    1:48 Helgan: s t o n k s

  • @AkatsukiCat
    @AkatsukiCat 4 роки тому +1

    i just recently started listening to the snips of The August Few and im addicted. Im very much excited for this

  • @saecollies2
    @saecollies2 4 роки тому

    The wording, the narration and Helgan... Magnificent in every way!
    And this is almost torturous. Only getting these little tidbits of your book on rare occasion... I need to read it now gosh darn it!!!!

  • @nickroy8387
    @nickroy8387 4 роки тому +9

    Helgan, a show of overwhelming power and thiccness

  • @randompineapple9615
    @randompineapple9615 4 роки тому +2

    Your writing never ceases to amaze Sam!!

  • @PaintballGargoyle
    @PaintballGargoyle 4 роки тому

    Every single update you post. Sam I am at a loss of words to convey just how dramatic these updates are. So wonderfully written!

  • @WhatTheFlup
    @WhatTheFlup 4 роки тому +6

    SITTING OVER HERE AND IM IN LOVVEEEEEE

  • @Star-The-Werewolf
    @Star-The-Werewolf 4 роки тому +8

    I'm beyond hyped for this book

  • @CekalaStudios
    @CekalaStudios 4 роки тому

    I haven’t been tuned into this channel for a long while, kinda stopped a couple years back... Now I’m rewatching it all, and damn I forgot how good you are at this stuff! Keep up the work, and the book.
    I’ll take some salt with my tea, thanks

  • @sammythemutt3849
    @sammythemutt3849 4 роки тому +52

    I love this but can we talk about Wexle in a hat though

  • @Trailing-Feathers
    @Trailing-Feathers 4 роки тому +5

    Very well written sir! The description of both her looks and personality are amazing!

  • @Claymourn7
    @Claymourn7 Місяць тому

    Hope to see more animatics like this. Gives me a look into what the world looks like and character depth.

  • @NatsuoxOkami
    @NatsuoxOkami 4 роки тому +1

    This is incredible! Another bit of master piece that's left me wanting more! I Sooo can't wait for this book!

  • @krystachan7690
    @krystachan7690 4 роки тому +3

    Absolutely amazing, I'm in awe! Maybe this world isn't so bad now. I may stay a while.

  • @RadiantBleu
    @RadiantBleu 4 роки тому +2

    Finally!
    I have been so happy just to see this!

  • @ge0arc244
    @ge0arc244 3 роки тому +2

    WoW, I can Imagine the Ground Shaking and the Air trembling as She Strolls Past Foe and Friend! I bet when she cast Her stare above, Those She looks at feel a Cold Chill go up their spine no matter How BIG they ARE!

  • @kilpzzyrandom
    @kilpzzyrandom 4 роки тому +8

    I can't wait to read your new book!

  • @Himax9
    @Himax9 2 роки тому

    There is something distinctly respectable about an honest monster. The worst of beasts, cruelest of tyrants, and most destructive of plagues are far more often than not the ones that claim to be rightful and necessary. Or worse, beneficent.
    But an honest monster, one that can know and freely admit what they truly want?
    In the darkest of times, by their very definition, those are as close as we can get to heroes...

  • @tobyokoi0909
    @tobyokoi0909 4 роки тому +4

    Bruh what a masterpiece. Excellent word choice.💖💕💕

  • @DJVirgoNeun1
    @DJVirgoNeun1 4 роки тому +13

    So technically, Helgan is more of the "enemy of my enemy" type characters?

  • @abyssscott6564
    @abyssscott6564 4 роки тому +1

    This is amazing! Can’t wait for the full release!

  • @LadySingingWolf
    @LadySingingWolf 4 роки тому +11

    As expected another amazing video! Once the book is done, can you have your narrator read the entire thing? ^_^

  • @lanathejackman3336
    @lanathejackman3336 4 роки тому +4

    God shel always be a dangerous conquest and the end was a perfect thing

  • @kctaylor7563
    @kctaylor7563 3 роки тому +2

    I`ve gotta buy this book when im able to love every detail you do it reminds me of the world beautifull yet can be quite ugly at times

  • @CallieCrossroad
    @CallieCrossroad 4 роки тому +1

    Your writing is so much more eloquent than your acting or UA-cam episodes 😂 I can't wait for the finished novel.

  • @ashekins2731
    @ashekins2731 4 роки тому +2

    I've never stopped drawing so fast in my life. X-x

  • @casualdork6661
    @casualdork6661 4 роки тому +15

    I literally do not care how much this book will cost take my money!

  • @doeperfect
    @doeperfect 4 роки тому

    Your writing never ceases to amaze me.

  • @spartanvalerian5997
    @spartanvalerian5997 2 роки тому

    The lore here is beyond amazing

  • @ravenstar100
    @ravenstar100 4 роки тому

    Brilliant as always! You have such talent with description, as an
    amateur writer i have to admit, im jealous!
    Im grabbing this book the minute its out.

  • @ellyelly7235
    @ellyelly7235 4 роки тому +2

    Can't wait to read the book when it comes out!!!

  • @phantomflower6749
    @phantomflower6749 4 роки тому

    I demand to know when the book comes out!!! Because omg, you have an amazing way with words on top of your story!!+

  • @-.NYX.-
    @-.NYX.- 3 роки тому

    Well Now I may have comonalities with this particular avatar ..>..> I love your work!!

  • @artimiss1238
    @artimiss1238 4 роки тому

    Not a too into satellite city, but Helgen sounds like shes got great beauty AND brains. MAD RESPECT

  • @kiddfaith4397
    @kiddfaith4397 4 роки тому

    I am _stoked_ for the release of your book!

  • @3th3r78
    @3th3r78 4 роки тому

    I love the descriptions and story...and you used Gascoignes theme at the end...nice :)

  • @OfficialZenophex
    @OfficialZenophex 3 роки тому +1

    To be honest the song that fits her pretty well is u96 Club bizarre its pretty fitting to be honest

  • @redravenriot3650
    @redravenriot3650 4 роки тому

    Monsters and micro economics, a combo I was not prepared for

  • @wyvernnemecek595
    @wyvernnemecek595 4 роки тому +3

    I hear boss music!

  • @luseylottay
    @luseylottay 4 роки тому

    Me: Oh man I 'm loving all this new lorestuff about Helgan. This is some good stuff!!!
    Also Me: Beasts all over the shop.......

  • @Velossitee
    @Velossitee 3 роки тому +2

    Why high heeled feet though that is super cursed ._.

  • @Hallow_Jinx
    @Hallow_Jinx 4 роки тому +9

    And this is why, shes ripe for contortion. Always a spicy beast 💙

  • @lunak1391
    @lunak1391 4 роки тому

    Draft or not, absolute excellence!

  • @nohonorifics4362
    @nohonorifics4362 4 роки тому

    The more August Few previews there are, the more I want to read it.

  • @TheWoodPile98
    @TheWoodPile98 4 роки тому

    Dang!!!! What a video!! Looking forward to the book!!

  • @arianamenard2954
    @arianamenard2954 4 роки тому

    Helgan has got to be my most favorite character from the seires, I hope to see more of her

  • @LadySaiaFA3
    @LadySaiaFA3 2 роки тому

    What’s so amazing is seeing Helgan’s older model compare to her newer one❤️

  • @QueenMeowTigeress
    @QueenMeowTigeress 2 роки тому

    the power Helgan holds and..wait a sec her high heels are ..her feet?! o.o wooo
    and Markiplier would love to be around her

  • @chaceblack9285
    @chaceblack9285 4 роки тому

    If that book comes out I will must definitely buy it.

  • @phantomcat7990
    @phantomcat7990 4 роки тому

    My headphones are broken in a weird way, where depending on where I turn them, I can only hear apart of the audio. So I was listening to the background music on this for 5 minutes like an idiot being like “where’s the audio?”
    The background music is hella great though

  • @underworldguardian704
    @underworldguardian704 4 роки тому

    Superb
    Simply surpurb.
    Bravo indeed 👏

  • @revolvermoth
    @revolvermoth 4 роки тому +1

    0 dislikes..
    It better fucking stay that way

  • @duskwillneverend5881
    @duskwillneverend5881 4 роки тому +2

    I would let her stomp on me
    All jokes aside, she's amazing and very well written of a character.

  • @maximillian1109
    @maximillian1109 4 роки тому +1

    What type of economy are we talking about in this world? Like, what do people do? Do they have like a food industry, a fashion industry, or building companies? How does a race this compeditive start a company without having it over run? Do normal people have money? What are the books made off of? Wood? What would they get raw material from in a world that does not seem to have any solid matter except for where it is forced to stay put? And a lot of other stuff..

    • @S.FENNAH
      @S.FENNAH  4 роки тому +2

      Lotta questions there, but it's all covered in the book. To put it simply, it's a free market economy of barter, services and reputation.

    • @maximillian1109
      @maximillian1109 4 роки тому +1

      @@S.FENNAH Okay, cool! I think I understand it better now, thanks.^^

  • @coolxdmx3
    @coolxdmx3 4 роки тому +1

    I did not know that was a her tail around her neck I literally thought it was a scuff.......now I probably need to read the book

  • @oakenshadow6763
    @oakenshadow6763 4 роки тому

    Well. Let's hope our little squirrel doesn't climb too high.

  • @SpoonTheKitty
    @SpoonTheKitty 4 роки тому

    Can't wait to buy this book! I'm so excited.

  • @LunaBeanQueen
    @LunaBeanQueen 4 роки тому +2

    Yas boi it's here

  • @BeepbopMF
    @BeepbopMF 4 роки тому

    OH SHIT I SEE MY QUEEN IN THE THUMBNAIL-

    • @BeepbopMF
      @BeepbopMF 4 роки тому

      Update: The soundtrack that compliments her attitude, the descriptions of her appearance and how she gained her power, and the general look of the models?? AMAZING!! 💖
      I also liked the guest appearances of Wexle (with her hat

  • @Ilikesilver1
    @Ilikesilver1 4 роки тому

    Beautiful as always

  • @queenjewel1407
    @queenjewel1407 4 роки тому

    I think The August Few is one the only political dramas I'm actually interested in. The way everything is detailed to be so different yet so similar to what we already know in our world is fascinating. I can't wait to read the final product.

  • @aaronrevill6662
    @aaronrevill6662 4 роки тому +1

    This was really intresting to listen too XD

  • @keevinchilders7030
    @keevinchilders7030 4 роки тому

    Absolutely stunning

  • @alicestape6146
    @alicestape6146 4 роки тому +1

    Sam I fucking LIVE for these

  • @penelopeponycloud7274
    @penelopeponycloud7274 4 роки тому

    WOW! Girl did you make this book? It’s awesome!

  • @immagical7036
    @immagical7036 Рік тому

    With Helgan now having a giant fluffy snake tail instead of legs will you rewrite the description of her showcased here in the book?? Or did she just change her anatomy a bit?? Like, instead of her legs being a retcon, she just canonically decided “nah, I don’t want legs anymore, I am now a snake” or something??

  • @foodomanthemagnificent2650
    @foodomanthemagnificent2650 2 роки тому

    Love the character designs, but I have some random questions. If these guys have been around since before the big bang, why are they on Earth? Were they cast to the stars when the big bang happened, or have they only survived on Earth? Do they have space travel? Interdimensional travel? Did they have a hand in Earth's formation? Thanks in advance?