Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Unconditional by Rukis Unconditional by Rukis. International Shipping Note 21/02/2021: Due to the ongoing disruption to the postal system caused by the novel coronavirus, international shipments may be subject to extended delays. Some international shipments arrive fairly quickly, but some have been taking upwards of three months. We do not recommend our international customers place orders at this time, but if you do please be prepared to expect delays. Subscribe to FurPlanetNews. Copyright © FurPlanet Productions, All Rights Reserved. Unconditional. Two and a half years after they left High School together, Reis and Marcus have attempted to settle into a life with one another. But they are far from home, family and friends, and are swiftly leaving behind their teenage years as they embark on the difficult journey towards adulthood. While Reis struggles with near unemployment and strives to find a purpose in his life that does not revolve around his relationship, Marcus has become so invested in his college life and local Activist group he leads that he has begun to change as a person, and the two cannot seem to go a day without an argument coming between them. Tragedy steps into their lives, and as it so often does, forces the two to stare down a hard reality. Things have to change between them, and if neither can accept the thought of making significant compromises for the other, the fact that they love one another just might not be enough. Everyone has to grow up. Can a relationship founded in High School survive the rigors of the adult world? Art and story by Rukis. Bonus: Unconditional includes a zip file containing 5 high-res bonus images by Rukis! Style: Comic Content: Color Cover, Color Interior Size: 8.25 x 10.50 Pages: 70 ISBN: 978-1-61450-051-3 Parental Rating: NC-17 – mature themes, sexuality Publication Date: June 2012. Rukis Croax. Rukis Croax is an Americanskaya anthro artist and writer who lives near Greenville, South Carolina, USA. Contents. Biography [ edit ] Rukis is since some years in a bigamous relationship with two childhood friends, a male and a female, though she is referring to their relationship as polyamory. [1] The three resided together in a farm in the state of New York, U.S.A. As of August, 2014, Rukis is a resident of South Carolina near the Greenville area. [2] Fandom involvement [ edit ] Convention attendance [ edit ] Anthrocon - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Arizona Fur Con - 2013 Central Plains Fur Con - 2013 Eurofurence - 2010 FA United - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Furfright - 2009, 2010, 2011 Furnal Equinox - 2013 Furry Connection North - 2009, 2010 Further Confusion - 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Furry Weekend Atlanta - 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Midwest Furfest - 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 Rainfurrest - 2009, 2010, 2012 Rocky Mountain Fur Con - 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Texas Furry Fiesta - 2009, 2010, 2013. Art [ edit ] Rukis Croax is the creator, writer and illustrator of the Cruelty comic and its sequel Unconditional , and the co-creator, writer and co-illustrator of the Red Lantern comic. Rukis' first comic, Cruelty , was published by FurPlanet, and debuted at Anthrocon 2010. At 44 pages, Rukis considered this a "practice comic". However, it sold out within the first day of the convention, and Rukis went on to create a sequel ( Unconditional ). In 2009 she started Red Lantern . The second volume of the comic, which is planned to be made in four volumes, is currently in writing and is released on Fur Affinity before its printed release which will include sex scenes. The first volume was co-drawn by Alector Fencer, however, she was replaced by Myenia since 2012. Rukis and Myenia also made a 24-page comic entitled Strong , done in 48 hours only (24 for each) as a challenge. Other artwork [ edit ] In March, 2014, Rukis' adult anthropomorphic art folio Instinct was published by FurPlanet. [7] Literature [ edit ] Published by Furplanet, Rukis released her first novel titled Heretic in 2013. The book follows Captain Luther, detailing events in the Red Lantern world preceding the first comic volume. In 2014, Furplanet released her second novel in the Red Lantern world, titled Off the Beaten Path. Due to the length of the story, it was divided into three books (Off the Beaten Path, Lost On Dark Trails, The Long Road Home). This book follows female leopard protagonist Shivah traveling alongside her two male companions (who are close to one another) Ransom and Puquanah. The third novel set in the Red Lantern world, Legacy was released in 2017, divided into two books (Dusk, Dawn). The book is set before the time of all previous books, twenty years prior to Red Lantern, telling the story of Kadar, father of Amon, the protagonist in the Red Lantern comic series. Awards [ edit ] Rukis' artwork for the cover of Kyell Gold's Green Fairy won the 2012 Ursa Major Award for Best Anthropomorphic Published Illustration. [8] At a ceremony at Morphicon 2015 on May 1, 2015, Rukis' story Off the Beaten Path was awarded the 2014 Ursa Major Award in the category of Best Anthropomorphic Novel. [9] Cruelty. Cruelty is a comic created, written, and drawn by Rukis. The story is a gay-themed drama following the story of high school students Marcus, a gay fennec fox, and his best friend Reis, a heterosexual wolfdog who discovers that he fell in love with Marcus. At 44 pages, Rukis considered this a "practice comic". However, it sold out within the first day of the Anthrocon 2010. Rukis went on to create a sequel, Unconditional ; set years later, it depicts the everyday life of Reis and Marcus (now a couple). Unconditional debuted as a webcomic in 2011 and finished the following year, concluding the story of Reis and Marcus. A printed edition was later released, featuring an exclusive epilogue. She also released a three-page short comic commission entitled Partners , taking place after the events of Unconditional . In 2018, Rukis released a remastered version of Cruelty , with all pages in color and featuring a newly redesigned cover. Review: 'Cruelty', by Rukis. Cruelty is a comic by Rukis, published by FurPlanet in June 2010. Centered around two life-long friends, Reis and Marcus, it details their lives when things become complicated, both for their friendship and in their own lives. This comic has similarities to Dog's Days of Summer by Blotch; starting out as a webcomic updated helter-skelter on Fur Affinity, it ended on a cliffhanger with an outcome determined by readers, before being put up for sale. Akin to those old chose-your-own-adventure books, you decided whether to commit Reis and Marcus to the chance of a more intimate relationship or have them remain friends. The illusion of choice. The first facet I want to discuss is that plot point; Rukis has pre-stated that the overall outcome of this (major) plot point will not affect the planned sequel Unconditional since, to quote the author: . . . because ultimately, how something sexual affects the way you all see the characters. . . is derived by YOU. . . not me. This is something I have a big issue with; in fact, I have a big beef when it comes to how the choice system was handled here. It’s convenient to have both choices within the same book, but the lack of consequence from making a choice deadens the impact of an essential plot point. A crucial moment in each character’s life and it can switch back and forth to suit your choosing. My own decision had no bias in terms of sex or anything base but instead was centered on the hints and clues I had picked up on from, up till this point, an albeit simplistic but well-done story of two people showing signs of a possible next step in a relationship. Cheapening such a big decision diminishes the whole experience; you feel short- changed on a story that steeped itself in some pretty serious life issues, just so it can cause more conflict later down the road. The problem with how she handled this is that she had already fixed down the plot for the second book before these choices were presented. It means the choice of Reis and Marcus to take their friendships to a personal and intimate level is wholly existential and secondary in plot terms. This makes this whole point somewhat redundant if the choice itself, the plot decision the book builds up to is redundant. A story is a journey the writer has us follow, wholly observers to a world someone else has made. It’s their duty to make us care; make us project relevant material of our own lives into the story through the desire to relate with the characters. And this sort of story, dealing with high school pressures and real life issues is very relatable. Negating the realization that you're gay – or the choice to be in a gay relationship – is such wasted potential. Art and storyline. The quirks of the art direction are thankfully much more minimal. Simple beginner mistakes are to be found; the placement and layout of panels needs refinement. I found myself mislead several times by the panel’s angels and the words hinting at the wrong panel. However, this is her first attempt at comics and she already has incorporated a few fixes into other ongoing projects. Furthermore, the issues never deliver any sort of whiplash in terms of severity – they break the immersion at times, but it’s at worst a minor frustration. The part I find off-putting is the use of monochromatic penciling for the interior of the comic. While I admit it’s based more in personal preference, I just find the light shades too flat to work effectively; it only seems to work when she brings in darker tonal ranges for a few pages. Her current project Red Lantern has each page colored along with the pencil foundation, and this seems much more pleasing and effective than when left in pencil form; but again, preference. It’s good enough for a first foray into graphic form and its fair to assume it will only improve in future projects. The story breaks down into a familiar retread of high school pressures, but takes a nicely set-up adult route, involving drugs and abuse. While these are nothing new or original, she sticks by the plot points, offering no quick short-cuts for a happy ending, nor down-playing elements of danger for the sake of plot or convenience. A lot of the elements play into ‘wait till the next book’ shortcoming, but with enough resolution that you’re not obliged to wait impatiently for the sequel to discover vital plot points just left up in the air. There is intrigue for the next book. It peaks at 43 pages, so about average and has a small book feel to it so you don’t finish expecting more, surprised by its shortness. Is it worth a buy? Its a $14.00 price tag that depends on your fancies. It reads like a decently constructed romance novel without most of the clichés and there is promise for the second book, so you could do a whole lot worse. You could also do better though, so if this is an iffy buy for you than I would read the pages on FA first and make a decision based on those. Its flaws keep it from being great, and the mistakes one makes entering comics for the first time are apparent in some facets of the book, but it still reads well, the characters have certain amount of life to them and fans of romance will enjoy it overall. Cruelty can be purchased on FurPlanet. Its sequel, Unconditional , has a tentative release date of sometime 2012.