Randy Gallegos: Art of the Day

Randy Gallegos: Art of the Day

MTG: Krallenhorde Wantons (2011)

Things no one notices

Jul 30, 2026
∙ Paid
Upgrade to paid to play voiceover

Look, I don’t name these things. The flip side to, “Grizzled Outcasts” was not called this when it was assigned. I don’t remember exactly, but it was something else. It’s just how these things work. I don’t know what it is to be Krallen, or what makes the horde feel wanton, an apt word for sure, but in modern parlance Merriam-Webster’s definition #3 is the most often used.…

Krallenhorde Wantons 11x14” oil on paper over panel

...So at this stage in history, I think it is a crime to allow oneself to go ignorant of facts for very long when the Incredible Answer Machine is right at your fingertips. So, Krallen is deutsch for Claws. Don’t say I never taught you anything. Unless you’re German or speak German, in which case it’s possible I still may never have taught you anything. I’ll teach you something yet.

In the Grizzled Outcast post, I mentioned there were cues I needed to maintain from human-to-werewolves to make sure you knew who was who. One thing I decided to do was to spread the range of human types. The other thing I hinted at, but didn’t get to.

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Randy Gallegos.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Randy Gallegos · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture