The creature from the woods is stranger than she seems...
The animal citizens of Treehollow have discovered a small, strange creature wandering alone in the forest: a human child! And they have no idea what it is. Clearly much too young to be on her own, it’s anyone’s guess how this mysterious being, named Tamberlane, ended up in their town of Treehollow.
Fostered by Belfry, the accident-prone bat, and guided by a colorful cast of animal characters, Tamberlane’s mysteries continue to unfold. But questions burn in everyone’s minds: who, and what, is she? And could she have something to do with the far-off and unspeakable taboo, Abroad?
An emotionally complex story, Tamberlane is also dedicated to featuring queer characters having adventures that have nothing whatsoever to do with the trials and tribulations of their identity.
And there is a short Tamberline video on TikTok. Watch it and you'll see why this comic is worth it.
The comic has many characters that are very engaging, personable, complex and easily relatable with.
This comic has been running for nearly ten years and everything from the art, world building, story lines and characters is extremely well done. Check out the comic and I think that you'll agree that this comic is worth bookmarking.
If ever the was the definition of Trying Her Best, it's Belfry Baker. Well-meaning, sweet, clumsy, and somewhat naive, the bat-squirrel-ringtail cat mix has often struggled to be taken seriously, and considering her track record as a klutz, it's not hard to see why. From her less-than-stellar work as a Baker's apprentice in her family's bakery to her struggles with anxiety and self-worth, Belfry has begun to wonder if she'll ever feel like she's worthy to stand on her own two paws. Her life takes a sharp turn, however, when her earnest naivety leads her down a rocky ravine, where she finds a strange little creature all alone.
Facing complex family relationships with her own foster mother Tess, who disagrees with her choice to raise a kit on her own, and her sister Briar, whose once tight-knit relationship has become strained over the years, Belfry is dedicated to giving her Tamberlane a safe place to land. No matter what life throws at her, and even when she feels overwhelmed by her inadequacies, the new mother boasts a heart the size of her ears. And those are some big ears.
The eponymous Tamberlane is a strange creature that Belfry found in Rattleglen Forest on the outskirts of town. Where she came from, and how she came to be there, is anyone's guess, but her mysterious past surfaces in her memory in only bits and pieces. She struggles to communicate verbally, but thankfully she was taught a bit of pidgin Trissol (Silver Sage Sign Language) before her arrival in Belfry's life.
As someone who faces a seemingly slower development cycle than the other creatures in Treehollow, she is often deeply frustrated by others' overprotection of her, and her unusually strong empathy means she's always trying to take care of those in trouble and pain, even at the expense of her own needs.
A deeply loving, kind, and thoughtful kit, Tamberlane is close to her adopted mum Belfry, as well as to Oakewood, who serves as her surrogate uncle while he studies her origins and classification alongside his dutiful godson, Milo. At the end of the day, Tamberlane is well-loved by the community and her friends. Even still, she longs to determine her own place in life and, both literally and figuratively, find her voice.
He's not grumpy, you're just inconsiderate. As the librarian in town, Oakewood prefers peace and quiet, and perhaps a cup of tea or a game of chess. He's known for a bark that's stronger than his bite, and — although he would never admit this — he cares far more about the residents of Treehollow than he acts.
>A tired coyote with a messy past, Oakewood is often perceived as quite a bit older than he actually is, and likes that just fine: at least it means creatures are quieter around him. He's frequently seen spending time with Ainsley, a superstitious creature whose spats with Oakewood conceal deeper camaraderie, as well as with Belfry, who appreciates his straightforward, no-nonsense nature and his willingness to tell it like it is. On the other hand, Belfry's mother Tess and Oakewood seem to hold a deep-seated resentment towards one another borne out of events from their past.
When Tamberlane entered his life, Oakewood reluctantly found his caring nature coming to the fore, and he happily servies as her surrogate grandfather/uncle. His interest is not all familial, however; by nature a studious fellow, he is fascinated by this mysterious, unidentified creature, and he seeks desperately to determine her origin, sort out her biology, and classify whatever the hell she even is. With his dutiful godson Milo by his side, Oakewood is certain they will be able to someday uncover the secrets of Tamberlane's past. He just hopes he can do so while keeping plenty secrets of his own.
Species
Coyote Gender
Male Birthday
December 26 Occupation
Librarian of Oakewood Library Family
Milo (godson) Links
❧ All pages featuring Oakewood Tales from Treehollow Appearances:†
A Glow in the Dark Campsite Rule Lights in the Sky
†Tales from Treehollow are canon short stories and comics illustrated by guest artists. Trivia About Claude Oakewood
Oakewood is gay. Oakewood's last name comes from the Oakewood Library, which he has stewarded for most of his life. The Oakewood Library is a cultural monument in Treehollow, and its stewardship has passed down through Oakewood's family for generations.
I do like Tamberlane Been reading for a long time even before they had their site and Kickstarter for the published comic. I also remember some characters changes they made and so on. I love the mystery of the world setting.
I do like Tamberlane Been reading for a long time even before they had their site and Kickstarter f
That is cool. I think you can still order the physical copy of the comic from their site or maybe even their kickstarter page if your at all intersted in having a paper copy. I hope you have a lot of fun reading it.
That is cool. I think you can still order the physical copy of the comic from their site or maybe ev
I've been following "Tamberlane" for a couple of years now. You're right. It's very cute. The interesting thing to me is something that someone pointed out back when comments on the page were allowed. As Tamberlane speaks, she also signs what she says. One of these days, I'm going to go back to the first comic page and re-read the whole thing.
I've been following "Tamberlane" for a couple of years now. You're right. It's very cute. The int
You should go back to the beginning and read the comic again. I did notice Tamber signing as she speaks but thought it as normal. The reason is that I've seen many a deaf and hard of hearing person do that
You should go back to the beginning and read the comic again. I did notice Tamber signing as she spe
Oh, after I found the comic, I did go back and read the whole thing. Back then, as you probably already know, you could comment on the pages. I had read a significant number of pages when someone mentioned that Tamberlane was signing as she talked. I went back and noticed it for the first time. I don't know if the creator of the comic ever said why she does it and she may have been too young to remember how it started with her.
Oh, after I found the comic, I did go back and read the whole thing. Back then, as you probably alr
I have a feeling that Tamber only knows the animal language(s) and not human, and that's assuming Human is vastly different and hard to speak due to different mouths and vocal cords. Also, what if Tamber was meant to be a bridge between human and animal communities?
I actually came across Tamberlane last week via TikTok which I linked the video to in this journal
I have a feeling that Tamber only knows the animal language(s) and not human, and that's assuming Hu
I've been following Tamberlane for a few years. It's my 2nd most favorite webcomic ever, only topped by Out-Of-Placers. Most webcomics are based on jokes/gags, nothing wrong with that, but they will always be inferior to ones with deep meaningful stories.
I've been following Tamberlane for a few years. It's my 2nd most favorite webcomic ever, only topped
I read through I Think I Like You, it was so adorable. Thanks for linking it. Here are a few comics that I have enjoyed, I hope at least one is new to you:
