Humble Beginnings

Oldest known sketch of the original Tail characters,1991 by Jason Collins.

This project now known as the Tail formally Ninja Force, was originally conceived back in 1990. Not by an ambitious collage student perusing his degree in literature, but a 3rd grader perusing and entertaining afternoon playing in the woods. This classic childhood ritual of role playing soon developed into a cast of comic book characters. A constructive (and attention getting) hobby for any 10 year old. Over the years characters developed along side the young artists skill.

Still the Ninja Force, 1995 by Jason Collins.

Speaking from my personal experiences, looking back at this concept, I've come to realize a lot of things about childhood and what it is in the creative mind. Most importantly I realize, back then there was no established restraint against creativity. By restraint I mean the techniques you learn from art class, collage, or work. As a child then and now I felt like an ambitious artist. Where I grew up, there was little to no access to artistic venues (and there still isn't). Nowhere for a kid serious about cartooning to get exposed to artist, methods, or history about what it is he wanted to do. Nevertheless I taught myself (along side a close friend) cartooning, sequential art, and animation.

The Story of Dregga Blueclaw

The legend of Dregga Blueclaw is in modern times more of an adventurous bedtime story for royal youths of Sylvan. Most of the true details of his story have been lost or distorted with time. The Blueclaw family alone has posession of the ancient tome that chronicles the travels and exploits of their ancient ancestor.

Dregga was born into the eastern plains lion clan. The lions were revered as the most powerful and unified tribe in all the land. During the time of the great wars there was great uncertainty and the shamans of the tribe spoke of a perilous time that would change the world as they knew it forever. The start of the time would be symbolized by the birth of a unique and gifted child.

The tribal elders brushed off the warnings of the shamans momentarily, until a family gave birth to a grey fured lion cub. Immediately the elders saw this as the sign they had been warned of by the shamans. Because of the Omen Dregga was hated by most of the tribe and treated like an outcast. It wasn't until during an attempted surprise attack on his village that he began to be recognized for his natural talent in combat. As time passed he grew into a strong warrior. The elders wanted him lead the elite war parties but Dregga kept away from leadership roles feeling that it took away from his freedom.

From his years as an outcast among his clan Dregga became accomstomed to working alone and self reliance. To the behest of the elders Dregga remained a loner. Yet he was still the lion tribes most valuable and skilled warrior.

Soon an outside tribal leader came to the lions with a proposition to unite against the impending evil tha threatend the lands. He explained that his ultimate goal was to unite all the tribes of the land and bring peace to world. The lions were a warlike people and were leary of a world of peace saying that "In a world of complete peace what good use is there for warriors"

The shamans advised the tribal king to join the outsiders cause for harmony among all the tribes. Dregga saw value in the outsiders plan and knew the journey would take him to many different parts of the world. The tribal king refused. The kings decision split the tribe in half. This was the first time ever that the lions disagreed on what action to take. Dregga requested that he go alone with the outsider to aid him and was denied.

After a short time of contemplation Dregga decided to defy the lion king and travel with the outsider, not solely to unite the tribes and bring peace, but mostly to quench his thirst for adventure.

Dreggas exploits during this time would earn him respect from many tribes as well as the favor of the elemental gods. Many wars would come to pass and Dregga along with others became known as the hero of the great wars.

After the end of the war Dregga dissapeard. His companions say that he simply wandered off into the plains with is weapons strapped to his back. Volaria was unknowingly pregnant with his child and gave birth to the next great Blueclaw who would forge a legend all his own.........

The Blueclaws

The Blueclaw bloodline is legend in the Sylvan kingdom and beyond. Their ancestor Dregga Blueclaw was instrumental in the forming of the three known kingdoms.

Their defining characteristic is gray fur. It's rumored that the gray is a mark of honor from the gods to always identify them among the warriors of the world.

The Blueclaws are naturally skilled warriors with amazing prowess in battle. They are able to learn fighting techniques and master weapons with ease and at an extremely accelerated pace.

Although they are skilled with every known weapon each member of the Blueclaw legacy is outfitted with a weapon they specialize in. These weapons usually compliment their particular fighting styles, be they aggressive or defensive.


Their family has served as protectors and soldiers in the Sylvan kingdom since its beginnings.

Crueger Blueclaw

Initially crueger is brash and impulsive. His hot temper and lack of discipline are always landing him in trouble with his father.

He hates his brother and love his sister with all his heart.

He's constatnly seeking his fathers approval, and seldom receives it. His sister Roxxy sees the infinite potential that Crueger has and pushes him to be the best.

During his training sessions he often displays a fighting genius that is above average even for his legendary bloodline.

Later in the tail Crueger is abbandoned on azure island and held captive for several weeks. He eventually escapes and ends up on a 2 year journey that molds him into a warrior worthy of the Blueclaw legend.

character profile: terrae

terrae knows. he'd tell you, but you're not ready to hear it yet.

(if you catch him something fat for dinner and cook it right, he might tell you.)

(especially if you track down some good smoke)

character profile: fort foxx

fort foxx chooses his words carefully. he's okay with not responding to a comment, or a question. his expression rarely changes much. he snaps into direct eye contact when talking about his beliefs, convictions. part of him just likes to rock the boat, shatter peoples illusions, shock. cares about style, not willing to spend much money on clothes.

the movement.