IDW # 210 : The Pipes of the Pied Piper

[Pixie Trick]

Topic: The Pipes of the Pied Piper
Deadline: Sunday, July 15

I am sure most of you are familiar with the tale of the Pied Piper. If not, go find a copy, or if you are feeling particularly lazy, check out the link below. To summarize, there was a rat infestation in Hamelin. The villagers hired a man who claimed to be able to get rid of all of them for a price. He did as bid, however he was not paid in full. For revenge, he lured the children of the town away and drowned them in a river (or in other versions they were returned them after he was paid more, but let's stick to the first version for now).

To lure both the rats and children, he used a set of musical pipes. There is speculation as to whether the story is a metaphor for plague or children's crusades which may or may not be the case. However I am sure we can all agree that pipes that can both lure children and rats away must be magical. Your task is to design these magical pipes. Keep in mind their rather morbid purpose while designing. All styles and times are allowed.


Info and Inspiration:
The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Brief:
1. Design and draw the Pipes of the Pied Piper.
2. That's it... now draw!

[Rob Powell]

Sorta like from Shrek 4 where he could switch between other things, and not just rats and children. If I get time I may plop something in here.

[Obstfelder]

Good topic.

I'm thinking bagpipes, since they are evil to start with

I hope I have time to join in.

[sony]

Cheese was Mr Cheezaviron's eternal love, he loved every thing by cheese, Rats became his nemesis as they infested his love! Cheezayran was primarily developed for exterminating the rats, it served its purpose but Cheezaviron was unaware of his invention that it could lure the kids as well, As the society found out of Cheezayran consequences they executed Mr Cheezaviron and Cheezayran was stolen by Ratatoilliosons family. No one knows what danger lies ahead!

[Pixie Trick]

Finals thread is up.