History Webcomic / CityOfTrees

'''''[[https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/city-of-trees/list?title_no=149214 City of Trees]]''''' is a webcomic created by artist [=CrimsonnReign=]. Set in a fictionalized Boise, Idaho, the story follows Ophidian Cael, a secretive dragon who meets and falls in love with a young knight. Many other characters of various magical races fill the large supporting cast. The story blends together romance, mystery, slice of life, and fantasy-adventure elements.

* BadassGay: Ophidian is gay and fights off several werewolves in a club. Jasper Bennet is pansexual and is introduced by running on a bar with a sword drawn.

''City of Trees'' was originally launched in December of 2017 as ''Sacrifice'', a fancomic inspired by '''''[[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Literature/TheMortalInstruments?from=Literature.MortalInstruments The Mortal Instruments (Literature)]]'''''. A few months later, the creators announced they were transitioning to a fully original story titled ''Of Knights and Dragons''. Pages were redrawn as many character names and races were altered, and the setting was changed. One most notable changes involved the character of Ophidian being switched from a warlock to a dragon, with the pattern of scales on his body redesigned.

* BiTheWay: When Amir teases Jasper about his dry spell, he casually remarks on Jasper's past partners, mentioning men and women.

* HalloweenCosplay: In October 2018, several ''City of Trees'' updates included sketches of characters dressed in Halloween costumes. Most notably, Malik and Emil were dressed as the Beast and a genderbent Belle from ''Disney/BeautyAndTheBeast''.

'''''[[https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/city-of-trees/list?title_no=149214 City of Trees]]''''' is a webcomic created by artist [=CrimsonnReign=] and writer Darien Smartt. Set in a fictionalized Boise, Idaho, the story follows Ophidian Cael, a secretive dragon who meets and falls in love with a young knight. Many other characters of various magical races fill the large supporting cast.

''City of Trees'' was originally launched in December of 2017 as a fancomic inspired by '''''[[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Literature/TheMortalInstruments?from=Literature.MortalInstruments The Mortal Instruments (Literature)]]''''' called ''Sacrifice''. A few months later, the creators announced they were transitioning to a fully original story titled ''Of Knights and Dragons''. Pages were redrawn as many character names and races were altered, and the setting was changed. One most notable changes involved the character of Ophidian being switched from a warlock to a dragon, with the pattern of scales on his body redesigned.

* UnsoundEffect: When Jasper leaps over a bar, the word "gracefully" is written in cursive font to demonstrate his agility.

* VisibleSilence: When Emil find Ophidian standing in the hallway of their apartment with a stranger and a bleeding leg, floating ellipses emphasize the tense silence.
* WhiteMage: Malik is a cleric who heals Ophidian's wounded leg with magic.

* OddFriendship: At a glance, it doesn't seem like serious Jasper and free-spirited Amir should get along.

* AlternateUniverse: The first page of the webcomic features popular locations in downtown Boise, Idaho, though the story quickly introuduces magic and magical begins.

* BiTheWay: In a conversation between Jasper and Amir, Amir teases Jasper about his dry spell. When he casually remarks on Jasper's past partners, Amir mentions men and women.

* HalloweenCosplay: In October 2018, several ''City of Trees'' updates included sketches of characters dressed in Halloween costumes. Most notably, Malik and Emil were dressed as a the Beast and a genderbent Belle from ''Disney/BeautyAndTheBeast''.

* CastFromHitpoints: Certain beings with magical abilities, like witches, use their own energy when casting magic. It is possible for a magic user to overextert themselves, with potentially deadly consequences.

* VisibleSilence: When Emil find Ophidian standing in the hallway of their apartment with a stranger and a bleeding leg, floating ellipses emphasize the tense silence.

'''''[[https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/city-of-trees/list?title_no=149214 City of Trees]]''''' is a webcomic created by artist CrimsonnReign and writer Darien Smartt. Set in a fictionalized Boise, Idaho, the story follows Ophidian Cael, a secretive dragon who meets and falls in love with a young knight. Many other characters of various magical races fill the large supporting cast.

** Malik Nazari's cleric certificate is signed by Leonard McCoy and Beverly Crusher, both doctors from ''Franchise/StarTrek''

* BadassGay: Ophidian is gay fights off several werewolves in a club. Jasper Bennet is pansexual and is introduced by running on a bar with a sword drawn.

In November 2018, the webcomic was renamed ''City of Trees'' with no explanation.

''City of Trees'' was originally launched in December of 2017 as a fancomic inspired by '''''[[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Literature/TheMortalInstruments?from=Literature.MortalInstruments The Mortal Instruments (Literature)]]''''' called ''Sacrifice''. A few months later, the creators announced they were transitioning to a fully original story titled ''Of Knights and Dragons'. Pages were redrawn as many character names and races were altered, and the setting was changed. One most notable changes involved the character of Ophidian being switched from a warlock to a dragon, with the pattern of scales on his body redesigned.

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''City of Trees'' was originally launched in December of 2017 as a fancomic inspired by '''''[[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Literature/TheMortalInstruments?from=Literature.MortalInstruments The Mortal Instruments (Literature)]]''''' called ''Sacrifice''.