AMKitsune: @Kazerad: As you say, many things in TES are different to out own reality, either to further it's fantasy setting by differentiating it from what we know to be normal, or to facilitate other aspects of its lore.

However...
"For a piece of art to hold significance or persuasion for an audience, according to Plato and Aristotle, it must have grounding in reality"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verisimilitude_(fiction)

As you also mentioned, vampirism (or it's predecessor, Sanguinare Vampiris) is considered a 'disease' in TES which is a very 'medical' way of describing it. many other depictions of vampirism in other media don't seem to go into much detail about what it actually is. just that 'if they bite, you become'. Most people who hear vampirism described as a disease will subconsciously think to themselves "Hey, I know what a disease is!"

Also, as unlikely as it may sound, the concept of the planet containing a giant clockwork mechanism isn't beyond comprehension. It's technically possible which is why it's a believable concept.

With the exception of magic (which children are exposed to from a young age, so they understand the concept of it), the world of TES is really quite grounded in reality. Sure, the settings, creatures and customs may seem alien to a new onlooker, but they're not too beyond what we're familiar with to prevent us accepting this world and everything in it. This is one of the reasons why I could never get into homestuck. While the story started off in what seemed to be a relatively normal world with normal rules, as soon as they started integrating arbitrary 'game mechanics' into the world, I wasn't able to engage with the world and couldn't stay invested (Other's love it though, so maybe that's just how I see things).

This is one of the reasons why fantasy (when done well) can be so brilliant. It can be grounded in reality enough to allow casual onlookers to understand the world whilst also having parts that are radically different to our reality, giving them something new and amazing to experience.

It's also a bit like the technobabble used in star trek. While in no way factual, it provides a small way for a viewer to connect to the world using their understanding/knowledge of the terms being used as a bridge between the factual world and the fictional.

I'm not saying that all works have to be instantly understandable, but it certainly helps.

Enheldor: @AMKitsune: I think the reason why vampirism is considered a disease is because people want to believe there is a cure for it.

Kazerad: @Terence_Fletcher: I am the real Kazerad! I guess this site is the "official" community right now, at least when it comes to fanart, but I'm working on some stuff for more general hanging out.

GoodIdeasAreOverrated: What, what is this wall of text about science and stuff. I just came to look at a cute picture of old Katia and old QW.

Enheldor: @GoodIdeasAreOverrated: Walls of scientific text attempting to explain common things in fantasy are the best.

MetalC0Mmander: @Enheldor: No you heard wrong. It's not the best it's the shittiest. Unless the writing is done by a scientist but let's be honest I don't think anyone here is one. Unless... Would any scientist please stand up?

Enheldor: @MetalC0Mmander: Aren't we all scientists at some point? Also, how exactly is it the worst?

Kewot_Rokar: "Nyah, back in my day, we didn't have no fast travel. We had Silt Striders... And flight scrolls."

Terence_Fletcher: @MetalC0Mmander: I'm not a scientist, but I learned biology as a general course. And since my mother has master's degree in biology I had some chance to learn bits of biology back when I was younger. So i guess it's not the shittiest maybe?

SlashSeven: ...when I look at this image it feels like I've missed whole their lives and we just met for the first time in a long while but we remember how nice and funny it was when we were young and together we were in sometimes dangerous and painful but funny adventures, how we've made hard decisions, learned magic and supported each other in hard situations...

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I mean, it makes me let out a tear a little.

Is it even normal? I need a hug.

CaptainLackwit: oh

Vinarto: Ah, I see you're also a sonic Archie fan.

bluedraggy: Godwin's law is an Internet adage asserting that "As an online BOORU grows longer, the probability of a CROSSOVER involving SONIC approaches 1"; that is, if an online BOORU (regardless of topic or scope) goes on long enough, sooner or later someone will CROSSOVER someone or something to SONIC or his deeds, the point at which effectively the BOORU often ends. Promulgated by the American attorney and author Mike Godwin in 1990, Godwin's law originally referred specifically to Usenet newsgroup discussions. It is now applied to any FANART BOORU, such as PREQUEL FANART BOORU, chat rooms, and comment threads, as well as to speeches, articles, and other rhetoric where reductio ad Sonicum occurs.

lapma: @bluedraggy: I thought it was about Hitler not Sonic. I dont think they are equally bad.

Floopenson: I'd make a Hitler-Katia but it'd be taken down

CaptainLackwit: @Floopenson: Do it.

I suspect Kaz wouldn't care.

Kazerad: @CaptainLackwit: No, I've taken down a Nazi Katia before. But therein lies the true problem: it wouldn't even be original.

Floopenson: the true problem is that you'd take it down, m8

PermanentFace: @lapma: It would seem that bluedraggy has performed a search-replace with certain words concerning Godwin's Law, thereby presenting an officious definition that refers to silly concepts, to comedic effect.

bluedraggy: Well it's not funny if you have ti explain the joke! :-)

Armored-Struggle-Wagon: @Antariplex: brown Katia = Chewbacca

KillerfishSG: 4th one from the left- Nyan cat?

Antariplex: @KillerfishSG:

It actually happened more along these lines: http://s23.postimg.org/iosbfy2yj/untitled.png
But somebody needs to make a "Nyan Katia" now. I might end up doing so later if I'm bored.

Armored-Struggle-Wagon: @Antariplex: Make her poptart an amazing bottle of beer.

ThatGuyWithAKhajiitWaifu: A very diverse group of khajiits! c:

Antariplex: @Armored-Struggle-Wagon:

Wish I saw your comment sooner! But here's the body parts if you wanna do something with them:
http://s16.postimg.org/wdwcfv6ut/Anatomy.png

Armored-Struggle-Wagon: now, let's try and come up with names for this sad-cat Brigade!

Tahrey: Katia and the Seven Clonejiits.

Done.

scoopski: CHOOSE YOUR CHARACTER

SlashSeven: All khajiits looks the same, I'm choosing number forty five with cheese.

SlashSeven: Of course way better art due to the cutest style in all booru and happy little Katia. This picture conjures up best emotions. Good work, Nicros.

Sashimi: Seeing young Katia with her mom is really sweet!

bluedraggy: Damn. After I cringe at Sonic, you go and give me all the feels! (Sorry, I'm just so antiSonic I about burst.) Ya done good dude. I'd color it for you, but I suspect you'll be doing that yourself. Just about the cutest thing ever.

Rick2tails: this is cute

Streetwind: I desire to do to little Katia exactly the same thing that little Katia is doing to the plushie here.

SlashSeven: Damn, that cheeks

yugijak: Kaaa...meee...haaa...meee...

SlashSeven: love cute cats

Rick2tails: this is adorable! this needs much more love and comments!

Nicros_Man: WOW! I love that drawing! Looks like a concept art! LOVE IT!

Raydio: #fucktumblr2K19

Rick2tails: no katia! no smoking/vaping!!!

APayne1776: Vaping is trash

Wyd Katia?

APayne1776: Seriously though, I can't tell if this is fuck boy Katia or High School Sophomore Katia

Toryu-Mau: ... Deusch Katia does not care, eh? >)':^/

Raydio: @APayne1776: yes.

APayne1776: @Raydio: to what?

DOOMGUY11: She is a douche katia XD. In my opinion it doesn't fit her

hypeonthemic: seems in character to me

damrok4321: Vaping is better than poisoning your lungs with common cigarettes. She has a + from me here. I vape too

Zargothrax: What a dramatic entrance!

Zargothrax: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRLCShKIP3s

twistNtwirl: @Gren: Haha! It really is! Katia seems to be really good for someone who only took "a couple" of pole classes.

twistNtwirl: Wow! I didn't expect so many kind comments! Thanks, guys!

twistNtwirl: @bluedraggy: @Zargothrax: I'm glad you guys like my tribute to this amazing comic! I'm glad I found this site! :)

DOOMGUY11: Holy... I love it! I hope to be on your skill level some day!

twistNtwirl: @DOOMGUY11: Thanks. Getting to my level is not very hard, just draw every day and ask professional artists for their 'brutally honest' opinion. Good luck!

CandyDragon: Damn, now this is some good art. (but where are the scary playing cards? smh

jk)

Dawoc: @twistNtwirl: There's no pineapple or yoyo, the most important of items!

scoopski: holy shit

Rick2tails: looks like ms grumpy pants needs a hug

DOOMGUY11: She may hate the cold, I enjoy it though!

APayne1776: I want to cheer her up

Nicros_Man: Katia hates winter, just like me!

Ja_Jarsha_Rovandi: It looks like she accidentally stepped on her own tail.

Rick2tails: the tail wrapped around her leg.. nice picture!

DOOMGUY11: @Rick2tails: tail wraps are best wraps

Sashimi: BLEP!

Rick2tails: that expression doesnt look quite sfw maybe

bluedraggy: Aww, get yer mind out of the gutter. Shes just having her back scratched... maybe. :)

XenoYparxi: @Rick2tails: she's just drunk

SlashSeven: She had too much skooma today.
Maybe.

DOOMGUY11: She looks high XD nice drawing