Black Rose has a large cast, so from time to time we’ll slip in some character bios to remind you who these folks are and what they’ve been up to lately. This time it’s Dasan and Galen, who just had a climactic confrontation. Next stop: Issue #9!

These large cats that Ishtakarans ride as mounts come in many varieties — and we’ll be seeing plenty more of them in the future, too. For more concept art, check out our new sketchbook!

Here’s some bonus material: an in-universe piece of history. There’s been a lot of talk in recent pages about the kingdom of Adrost. As you’ll find out in coming issues, Adrost recently fought a war against Athelica — and lost. This treaty shows the difficult terms placed upon Adrost as a result of that defeat. Let’s just say it’s relevant information for coming events!