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Lucas Merriweather Buford
Air City Expedition '13
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Where are we going?! (2013 Edition)
Abigail Beatrix Cormac
So where are the Citizens appearing?
I'm HERE
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
From the soul of a desert poet
Captain Leo Swift
Air City Experience
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Character Suggestions
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Have You Ever
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
The Dregs of The Revolution
Annabelle Bardeneen
Diederich The Great, Episode 2: Knock Knock
The Emperor of Prush
There is always a bar fight
Captain Leo Swift
Squeek!
Franklin Von SquiggleBottom
What Rilain Does When She's Left Alone on The Gazelle
Huntress Rilain Svain Mortador
Diederich The Great,Episode 3 Into the Dark
The Emperor of Prush
Weekly Report #1
The Emperor of Prush
Encyclopedia Day July 2013
Lucas Merriweather Buford
We're going to get together and talk canon and work out our world together!
Take a Breath
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Simultaneously fired up and worn by the hectic race of life.
Yeti Marriage
Astrid Westergaard
Humans as a Race
Captain Leo Swift
The Truth About Water
Annabelle Bardeneen
Rilain S. Mortador, Cryptid Hunter: Episode One - Crocotta
Huntress Rilain Svain Mortador
The Eye of the Storm
Captain Leo Swift
Cryptid Theories
Huntress Rilain Svain Mortador
Thoroughly Thrashing!
Captain Leo Swift
Leo's epic rap battles of Antiford
Captain Leo Swift
Where We Are And Are Going
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Glassless Garden
Kent Nicholas
The Glass Octopus: Shadows of the Past
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Badger Boy's Demise #37
Huntress Rilain Svain Mortador
My Glass Octopus
The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath
The Glass Octopus!
The Emperor of Prush
The Kawaii Adventures of the Glass Octopus
Dayntie Feoil
Glass Octopus Competition
Lucas Merriweather Buford
The map of the Prush Confederacy
The Emperor of Prush
The Arbiter (Second Edit)
The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath
Captain Leo's Death Defying Stunts of Splendor
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Writing Prompts for Antifords
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
The Badger's Challenge
Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell
A new writing challenge brought to you by the Founders.
Introducing, his benevolence, the Earl.
Earl Robin Ronalds
Prush guide!
The Emperor of Prush
The Twelve Days of Antiford
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
The Manticore
The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath
The Salt Lizard
Huntress Rilain Svain Mortador
A Bad Time at the Bar
Maisy-Maude
Bishop is at the bar with these strange guys named Phinneus and the true Prushan Emprorer and shit goes down.
Encyclopedia Day April 2014
Lucas Merriweather Buford
We're going to get together and talk canon and work out our world together, again!
Desperate Dream
Dayntie Feoil
Alpacadventure
Konnichiwa-chan
An oral history of the great Demon war
The Emperor of Prush
Stories of the great demon war.
Moving forward in Argenstrath
The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath
The Black Sleeves
The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath
The Heartlong's Calling Parts 1-3
Dr. Tobias Bloom
Doctor Tobias Bloom has been well around the world. He's lived a lifetime of fighting and violence, and he sets sail for Antiford to try and escape it all. What he finds instead is a mystery and a discovery that could shake Antiford to its core.
Leo Finds An Old Friend
Captain Leo Swift
Rilain S. Mortador, Cryptid Hunter: Episode Two - Snerra
Huntress Rilain Svain Mortador
A Brief on Canon and Marshals
Abigail Beatrix Cormac
A guide on the Canon process and the title of Marshal.
The World Born Anew: An Odysseus story
Captain Leo Swift
All Entries, Moghs 1894
Maisy-Maude
Antiford, 4th Edition
Lucas Merriweather Buford
A quick guide of the new features on the website as it transitions from version 3 to 4.
Invisible Shadow
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Battle of the Titans
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Diederich The Great,Episode 4 Bite out of crime
The Emperor of Prush
Diederich and his crew deal with crime and proper grooming techniques.
Masquerade Mayhem
Captain Leo Swift
Will we see you at RuffleCon 2014?!
Abigail Beatrix Cormac
Rufflecon is coming up soon!
Join the Citizens of Antiford in New Haven, CT on October 4th-5th for some Steampunk, Gothic, and Lolita goodness!
Hjem || City Information
Astrid Westergaard
The Aftermath
Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell
Mission to Barroh Camp
Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell
Found Entries, Fi and Firch
Maisy-Maude
Think Of It As An Adventure
Annabelle Bardeneen
In which there is a wedding, a funeral, and a chase in a Chanka carriage.
TempleCon 2015
Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell
We are back from another great year at TempleCon.
Canon / Encyclopedia (Mailto) buttons
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Antiford Community Spotlight
Lucas Merriweather Buford
A video series where community members volunteer to talk about themselves and what they do.
Rise of the Scorpion
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Fisty Cuffs!
Captain Leo Swift
Elspeth
Professor Leopold Phillip Featherstonhaugh
The Death of the Baron
The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath
As the cascade pushes the baron closer to death, he searches blindly for a cure, but at what cost?
The Demon Revolution, Part One
Gregor Osvo
WhiteWashed
William White
Tonic Trouble!
Captain Leo Swift
Of Sand And Water
The Emperor of Prush
Life
on a Prush water drill in the Istoki Desert.
A Short Story Challenge story.
There is Something in the Woods
Maisy-Maude
Kasey's Story
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Kasey finally gets his own story!
A Short Story Challenge story.
Thoughts of a Victim as if Written on Paper
Maisy-Maude
What is going on? What are they doing? Who will help us?
193 words for the Short Story Challenge
Of a Monster and Mouse
Bird Von Wal
A Chance Meeting
Olivia Annette Adams
The story of how Olivia's parents met.
Submission for the Short Story Challenge
The Body of Wilhelm Karsett
The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath
Dr. Greskin is examining what is believed to be the resurrected body of dead captain. Could it really be a miracle of science, or is it a trap left behind by the insidious Dr. Thyous?
Conspiracy in Antiford
Jak G. Cogsworth
Found rumors gathered by the cogsworth family, found one way or another. Some found, hidden, stolen or stalked these are some of the strangest things that we must warn the order of the badger about!
Fairly Adventurous
Eugenia Addelfellow
Professor Addelfellow reveals the origins of her adventurous spirit to the crew of the Windshear.
Copper in the Grime
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Solve a short mystery in Gearford's underbelly, told in the second person. Your name and that of your lover are gender neutral, so imagine them as you like.
Ink version here: copper-in-the-grime.ink
Prush Empire Military Roster
The Emperor of Prush
A Detailed list of The Prush Empires fighting forces.
(May Decrease over time)
The 3rd Confederate Legion “Quick Foot”
The Emperor of Prush
Here is a Prush Confederate Legion that may be thrown into the fires of the Prush civil war.
Informational Flow
Annabelle Bardeneen
Inside the Cogsworth steamshop
Jak G. Cogsworth
Just a blog for all of antiford to read! My work has paid of and I wish to share it with the world!
Prush Outposts
The Emperor of Prush
Before the war of Antifordian Aggression the Prush Empire
had several coal, trading, and whaling ports all along the Fimbrian Ocean.
Yeti Mythology
Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell
Because She Can
Cecelia Artemius Turner
Cecelia never did truly like to play by the rules. Her brother knew this, and so did her mother. That didn't mean they liked it, though.
Shadow
Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell
A dark cabin in the forests of Titania.
Horror Flash Fiction submission
Machen Bachen 2015 Post-Mortem
Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, and Abigail Beatrix Cormac
How it went, what new things have come about, and what we may be thinking for next year.
Fist of the Technocrats
Captain Leo Swift
Short Story Challenge Entry: Technocrats display their cruelty in front of an angry crowd.
Love letter
The Emperor of Prush
Letter found on the body of Markus Eichel 8th Confederate legion on the battlefield of Rebiska in Sharpwich, Prush Empire.
Kuuvian Folklore
Lucas Merriweather Buford
The 1883 Antifordian Revolution
Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, and Abigail Beatrix Cormac
A reference to the Antifordian Revolution.
A New Mission
Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell
The Northstar is rebuilt and Phinneus receives a new mission.
Antiford Unhinged
Lucas Merriweather Buford
A series of creepy, unreal stories
Prush Folklore
The Emperor of Prush
Stories told around camp fires and told to children to teach
a lesson.
Asylum
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Triggers: Violence, NSFW, Graphic Images, Sexual Violence, Torture, Suicide, Severe Unease
The Sounds Underground
Captain Leo Swift
Flash Horror: A miner, Alan, finds himself in a strange place after his mine collapses.
Waking
Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell
A man wakes to find a creature in his room.
Horror Flash Fiction submission
New SoundCloud Audiobook Feature
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Announcing a new feature that allows you to make your own audiobook alternative to our text-to-speech feature.
GeryLoch Tales
Captain Leo Swift
Just some fun writing. This is not apart of Antiford's world. Story's following key figures in GreyLoch, a city underground full of gangsters.
2015 NHTI Fall (Game) Jam
Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, Abigail Beatrix Cormac, and Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Announcing our game jam
Fresh Off the Boat
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Welcome to Araz, Gentlemen.
A Short Story Challenge story.
'Wild Araz'- The Screenshots
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Screenshots for the 'Wild Araz' game that coult not fit into the Reveal.
'Wild Araz'- The Zoo Game
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Arnett discusses his special 'Wild Araz' project. Anouncements and FAQ located inside.
Leo's feelings on GreyLock
Captain Leo Swift
My thoughts and feelings on the undesired project of GreyLock
Flüss
The Emperor of Prush
This is a post to talk about a different technology that can be used to power vehicles.
The Consequences of the Past
Olivia Annette Adams
The Child's Committee
Gilbert Melker Wrathchild
The Child's Committee is the Engineer Family's answer to God-Parents.
Review: A Busy Writer's Guide
Lucas Merriweather Buford
I review a series of books written to help writers, especially those who work on fiction as opposed to the formal writing one does in school.
Flash Fiction—Springtime!
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Who's ready for another burst of stories? Dust off your keyboards and prepare to write.
This Was Supposed To Be Easy...
Bird Von Wal
Bird's most recent battle... a few weeks after The New Years celebration, Bird is hired as a driver and guard...
What May Come In The Sands
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Land of the Ice and Snow
Lucas Merriweather Buford
The Death of Monopoly
Lucas Merriweather Buford
A new automaton is born that could change everything one day, but new business rivals threaten to change everything far faster than that.
Mechanical Daughter
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Meredith's life gets complicated all at once when a deal with the Grande Theatre puts Adele in a starring role.
Specks of Paint
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Elin spends her Lieday by the sea.
A Short Story Challenge story.Timothy's Garage
Lucas Merriweather Buford
A mechanical engineer and his gear-head wife finish their steambike.
This was done for the Short Story Challenge.
Hello Jacques
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Poetry and Blood
Lucas Merriweather Buford
This is a typical evening for William Bittersworth the deviant poet.
Lunch With Esther
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Lucas catches up with his late wife's sister over lunch.
Court with the Emperor
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Lucas meets with the Prush Emperor to sell him war machines.
The Phantom of Black Leaf and Earl
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Replacing Button
Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, and Abigail Beatrix Cormac
The Order of the Badger's their adventures after the infamous Charles Button incident.
Across the Pond
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Meredith spends some months in Kuu in search of a script-scroll writer for the Fallinbannao office.
Beginnings
Victoria Bezel
Some Adventure
Annabelle Bardeneen
In which Conwell is not as exciting as a person would think.
written for the Flash Fiction Challenge
The Laws of Dueling
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
A Gentlemen's Duel can be far different wherever you go, but in Antiford, it's all written down for your benefit.
Mistfell
Gilbert Melker Wrathchild
New Captain
Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell
Heart of an Empire, Soul of a Worker
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
William Prescotesh struggles with becoming a Perdadu.
Border Patrol
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Captain Prescotesh of the Kantebury Army sits at the border of Kwazulite. His men defend against a Vibranni Orange Tribe attack.
The Story of Steven Copley
Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell
Final Charge
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
In the Antiford-Prushian War, not everything is as cut and dry as it once was.
Waiting for Julian
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Cog Railway 360
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Here's the 360 photos we took at the Railway to the Moon event on Mount Washington NH.
Desert Flame
Gilbert Melker Wrathchild
Desert Flame is what Greek Fire is called on Orr.
The Drop of Blood
Gilbert Melker Wrathchild
The Thelo Flag
Annabelle Bardeneen
This is what the Thelo Flag looks like. The gray is the sea and the green is the three pieces of land that make up Thelo.
An Afternoon Explanation
Annabelle Bardeneen
Young Annabelle is curious as to what the "New Antiford" her parents keep talking about is supposed to be like. Her uncle does his best to explain.
The Commonweath of Araz
The Emperor of Prush
Antifordian War Songs
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
War tunes by the Antifordian Military and other Military Forces in Orr.
The story of Kenneth Vermoor. aka "the Gauntlet of Denbolt"
Jameson Skyfel
The backstory to a 3D RPG known as the Gauntlet of Denbolt.
The Fall of Pumpgrad, The Rise of a Empire
The Emperor of Prush
Well Island Journals
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Mayberry Demon
Lucas Merriweather Buford
A young vibranni rapper from the streets of Gearford tells it like it is.
The Adventure Collection Campaign
Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, and Abigail Beatrix Cormac
Our Badger's Challenge stories are featured in a book we're kickstarting.
Open For Business!
Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, and Abigail Beatrix Cormac
Announcing the Antiford Bazaar, our store.
Next Book Projects
Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, and Abigail Beatrix Cormac
Our next community publishing project plans after our Adventure collection.
Talking Technocracy
Gilbert Melker Wrathchild
Demons
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Lucas recalls adventures past while waiting for an acquaintance to help him journey once more.
The Cavalier
Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell
A ship waits on patrol to stop an enemy from escaping.
This was written as a part of the Airship Flash Fiction Challenge.
The Old Man and the Sky
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
A young Midshipman laments his position on a Vimana class Patrol Airship, and the old Captain who commands it.
Airship Flash Fiction Challenge
Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell
Antiford's First Prime Minister
Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, and Abigail Beatrix Cormac
A new development, a villainous character enters stage right.
This character is intended for all members to use.
We have a what?
Annabelle Bardeneen
In which the exact definition of "Prime Minister" is debated and ignored.
Moving Forward
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Lucas decides it's time for Bob to get an upgrade, Esther to cheer up, and his intern to stop making so many mistakes.
Takes place after Lunch With Esther and at the same time as Across The Pond.
Intriguing Prospects
Olivia Annette Adams
Prime Minister Flash Fiction story:
Olivia learns of the new Prime Minister in Antiford
The Prush War of Imperial Reclamation
Lucas Merriweather Buford and The Emperor of Prush
The war where Diederich Eirck VonKresser reclaimed his imperial heritage and conquered the Confederacy in Prush.
Meeting Marigold
Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell
Phinneus' reaction to the news of the new prime minister.
Part of the Prime Minister Flash Fiction Challenge.
Pheiyn and The Magic Shoes
Pheiyn The Turtler
Pheiyn and Mr.Turtle steal from a Sand Witch. What they learn is their dancing skills are a little dusty, or shall we say sandy.
Foundations of Change
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Harold: An Antifordian Musical
Gilbert Melker Wrathchild
Collection of idea and pieces for a musical on the Antiford stage called "Harold: An Antifordian Musical". This article has reference on what is, ways to think about it, and a guide to how characters might react to it.
Shadow over Stockaan
Kent Nicholas
Some experiences are best suppressed and forgotten.
Phinneus at the Academy
Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell
A series of flash fiction stories about Phin's time in school.
Written for the Spring Time Flash Fiction Challenge
Prime Minister Flash Fiction Challenge
Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell
Ghylnor and the Giants of Salessa
The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath
Though admittedly just a myth, generations have passed down the story of the legendary warrior Ghylnor to inspire new generations and some, including the captain of The Arbiter, Bellefonte Grum, still wear a medallion depicting the mighty sword Raithnier as a reminder.
A Fox at the Ball
The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath
The Baron Delgado attends the Inaugural Ball for the Prime Minister being held at Mistfell. (Based on the story by Gilbert Melker Wrathchild)
Two Baggers and Hob
The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath
A pair of workers go about their business during the late night among the dark alleyways of Gearford.
Helping Hands
Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell
A man lends a hand to a family in need.
Submission to the Good Technocrat Flash Fiction Challenge.
Good Technocrat Challenge
Lucas Merriweather Buford and Dayntie Feoil
Flash fiction challenge to write a protagonist that works for the Technocracy or truly believes in their philosophy.
Reconstruction Committee
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Who cleans up after all these adventures?
On Time Travel and Inter-Dimensionality
Lucas Merriweather Buford
The Return
Kent Nicholas
Kent is back, and before we can learn about what he's been up to, he must look into a murder.
Hear Now! Hear Now!
Gilbert Melker Wrathchild
News clips, things yelled from newsstands, rumors, and sometimes out right lies.
Good Technocrat: Mr.Crabtree
Captain Leo Swift
Melvin Murdock job shadows under Mr.Crabtree in a dispute to the ownership to a Mill.
The Prime Minister's Inaugural Ball
Gilbert Melker Wrathchild
The Discovery Day Party that suddenly became The Prime Minister's Inaugural Ball.
Written for Prime Minister Flash Fiction Challenge.
Government
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Kind of a moot point but I wrote this forever ago and it has never made it to the site.
Fall Flash Fiction- Fiction Cleanup
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
It's that time again for another attempt at a Flash Fiction Challenge. This fall, the founders have requested we add to existing challenges with a twist.
Strafing Run
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
People keep thinking Arnett isn't comfortable on Airships. However, he is confident in his abilities on board an Airship.
Twiga
Astrid Westergaard
A Kanteburian white giraffe. Because it was requested, and I wanted them.
The Storm That Lit Fires
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Penny-Roarscha Publishing House
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Publishing house know for a series of cheap horrors and local tourism guides.
Night of the Slunk
The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath
This is taken from a series of stories I wrote but never published on the site. It's a tale of an ill-fated airship crew and the mysteries of the dark unknown. Hope you enjoy.
Automaton Builders
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Little rap about making them steam-powered mechanical folk.
Revolution’s Catalyst
Gilbert Melker Wrathchild
On the morning of Revolution, Gearford burns.
The Terror In the Fog
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Just run. Don't stop. Don't look. Don't fight. Just Run. You should not have come.
A Library Fine Comes Due
Theodore Emelior Beem and Lucas Merriweather Buford
Lucas Merriweather Buford comes to the Science and Technology Library in Gearford and learns the importance of returning books on time and paying his fines.
This was submitted for the Horror Flash Fiction Challenge.
Flash Horror
Lieutenant Joel Arnett and Lucas Merriweather Buford
As the sunlight dwindles in Antiford, the light of the moons illuminate the horrors of the world.
The Ships of Delgado
The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath
A drunken conversation in a pub one night reveals more of the history of the Delgado airship fleet and the origins of asmyr.
The Fate of Elbin the Vibranni
The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath
A poor Vibranni tramp finds himself in the lair of the malicious Dr. Thyous.
The Graves of Dimburghast
The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath
A lone Gelvin monk travels to an empty village haunted by a terrible curse.
The Tale of Two Landsquid
The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath
A quick, fun little fable featuring a variety of Orr animals
An Unexpected Turn
The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath
New evidence regarding the attack on The Arbiter comes to light, just as a visitor arrives to declare the wishes of the Technocracy.
Timeline of Antiford's Recent Historical Periods
Gilbert Melker Wrathchild
A guide attempting to map out the major "Periods" of Antiford History for literary purposes.
Maybe an Encyclopedia Article or Added to the new to Antiford articles.
Nothing Ever Matters
Gilbert Melker Wrathchild
Nothing ever matters to Gilbert.
Gorrn’s Blessings to you. fnord.
Discovery Day
Lucas Merriweather Buford and Gilbert Melker Wrathchild
The Order of the Badger decides to attend the Discovery Day celebrations and hear the technocrat announcements.
What’s announced will change Antiford forever.
Animals- According to Wild Araz
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
In the wild-wild world of Araz there are many creatures large and small that exist. We take a snap-shot of these creatures and try to shed some light on them.
Buford's Multimedia Entry
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Entry for the Multimedia Challenge on Lucas M Buford.
Gilbert's Multimedia Entry
Gilbert Melker Wrathchild
An Entry for Gilbert Melker Wrathchild in The Multimedia Challenge
Leo's Multimedia Submission
Captain Leo Swift
Leo Swifts Submission for the Multimedia Challenge. I will add a few more parts over the month.
Rebranding as Citizens of Kuu
Lucas Merriweather Buford
On this fine April Fool's morning, we've finally made the switchover official.
Rise of the Scorpion Soundtrack
Astrid Westergaard
a collection of songs inspired by Arnett's origins story, Rise of the Scorpion.
#fangirling
Watch City Steampunk Festival 2018
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Labelling Library Content
Lucas Merriweather Buford
The Cabin Girl
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Prush pirates try to perform a perilous plunder. Cabin girl Zula does her best to prove her worth as a pirate.
Written as a part of the Airship Flash Fiction.
Second Thoughts
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Two bandits overlook a promising caravan and argue about how to handle it.
A Demon's Wager
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Tulio Basit teaches a tough lesson behind a Paorrean saying when he comes to collect.
Mechanized Muscle
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
A small town needs some help setting up a well. Scorpios II is willing to help.
A Mission for the Baron
The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath and Captain Leo Swift
Leo Swift and his crew have been hired by an unexpected client. The Baron Delgado has an important mission for the crew of the Caelum Navis. Should the brave captain return with the infamous cannons, The Hounds Lash, he will be greatly rewarded. Not with gold or jewels, but something far more valuable to Swift, his past.
Moving On
Astrid Westergaard
Grimwall// Detective Arthur Grimwall hates celebrations. And change.
Written for the Prime Minister Flash Fiction Challenge
His & Mine
Astrid Westergaard
Astrid //A series of flash fiction stories in which Astrid and Ronan ditch every ceremony required of them during their betrothal.
Written for the Spring Flash Fiction Challenge
Open Book
Astrid Westergaard
Bran// A vacancy opens up in the Ministry of Civilization.
Written for the Short Story Challenge
Ideas
Maia
So I'm new, and my character is called Maia. I have ideas for my story, but I want other feedback too. So I'm going to list them, and I would like some feedback please.
Astrid's Multimedia Challenge
Astrid Westergaard
this is the second time I've written this damn thing, so y'all better read it.
for the Multimedia Challenge.
Maisy-Maude's multi-media challenge
Maisy-Maude
Crickets a Gemini lol
This is my entry for the Multi-media Challenge
Loss and Mourning
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
The next Flash Fiction challenge has us looking at the darker side of our world. Loss and Death.
SUNDAY LIVESTREAM (24thJun)
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Join the Citizens of Antiford on the Radio Retrofuture channel as we discuss the website on a Livestream 10am EST.
Desert Fire
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Theodore Beem: The Multimedia Challenge
Theodore Emelior Beem
Here are some of the photos and things that give insight into the person of Theodore Emelior Beem.
Canonical World Building
Lucas Merriweather Buford
A little guide to help in understanding the community's process for shared world building.
Machen Bachen 2018
Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell
The annual cookout being held on September 15, 2018.
Open to all!
Dun'cahrun (Crime Syndicate)
Astrid Westergaard
A guide to a particular mob in Nyxiana/Argenstrath, lead by Ryan Holme.
The Order of The Badger
Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, and Abigail Beatrix Cormac
The origins of our modern subversive organization, the Order of the Badger.
The Story Behind: Buford's Mechanical Hand Prop
Lucas Merriweather Buford
The history and process of creating the iconic prop.
New Social Media (Citizens Reddit and Discord)
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Citizens have two knew social media accounts including Reddit and Discord.
A Chance Encounter
Annabelle Bardeneen
A chance encounter with an old school friend fortells of tragedy for Annabelle and her family.
Summer of Steam 2018
Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, and Abigail Beatrix Cormac
Casual steampunk events throughout New England this summer.
Becoming Maia
Maia
Titanian Language 101
Astrid Westergaard
An introductory lesson in Titanian language for non-natives. You too can learn to say "I love pizza" in the language of the Yeti.
Wanted Ad
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Minor Characters
Lieutenant Joel Arnett and Astrid Westergaard
Not For The Work
Maia
Ally
Maia
Landships of Orr
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
The History of the Creation of Everything
Annabelle Bardeneen
Or how the Paor Gods created the world, bit by bit.
Laefundloum
Lucas Merriweather Buford
The ancient myth of when Skret tricked Gorrn into Warring with the Other Gods.
A Halloween-like holiday is named after this tale.
Stronghold of the Dead
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
A landing party is sent to Well Island to assess what failed with an attempted colony there.
The Gang of Misbegottens
Theodore Emelior Beem
The Gang of Misbegottens, a band of young thieves in the Mayberry District are presented with an interesting proposal by a curious and mysterious stranger. They will need to decide whether Theodore Emelior Beem is someone who can be trusted. Where might this partnership lead?
This story is the third chapter of the Curious Tale of Theodore Emelior Beem and follows the "The Constable's Dilemma." It takes place over four years before the events in "Excelsior."
Multimedia Challenge
Abigail Beatrix Cormac
This challenge is all about your character in abstract.
The SS Hollow Nimbus
Lucas Merriweather Buford
The Airship crew from the flash fiction, The Cabin Girl.
Poisoned Flowers
Astrid Westergaard
Bran// In Nyxiana, it is traditional to place a circle of white lilies on the coffin of the deceased as a blessing that will bring them peace and joy in the afterlife. Written for the Loss and Mourning Challenge.
It's All Part of the Plan
Astrid Westergaard
Astrid// When there's a rage-filled mob boss after you, you've gotta stay one jump ahead.
Written for the Airship Flash Fiction Challenge
The Stowaway
Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell
The captain of the Prelude discovers a stowaway on board.
Home
Maia
Epilogue
Gilbert Melker Wrathchild
Website Update: Timeline View and Location Filter
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Quick description of the new features when browsing the library.
Tiff In Town
Lucas Merriweather Buford
especially handsome CEOs and door kicking, "airship commodores".
Listeners Anthology
Lucas Merriweather Buford
This is a series of musical imagination prompts.
Antiford Writing Month Challenge
Astrid Westergaard
A month of challenging yourself to get those projects created!
MARCH 2019
Character Sheet: Antiford Edition
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Phinneus and Boric Character Sheets
Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell
Northstar Specifications
Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell
The specifications for Phinneus' ship, The Northstar.
How Sean Finian O'Brudhear Came to Gearford, Part the First
Sean Finian O'Brudhear
The Steampunk Beginners Guide #9: Technology in Fiction
Bonsart
Have been away for a while. Hard to keep up all the places I frequent. We became more active on Instagram and Radio Retrofuture now writes it's own Stories as well. Called the Association of Isthar. It is kinda of a Steampunk take on the SCP-format. So check that out of you are in Cosmic Horror kinda stuff
But, Today, a video Tour of the Zeche Zollern mine/ LWL Industriemuseum.
The Austringer
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
The Mystery of Fox Hollow
Theodore Emelior Beem
Antiford is hosting the First Annual Librarian Conference in Gearford and its expected to be a grand affair. Librarians from all over Araz are expected to join the festivities.
Although Theodore Emelior Beem is less than pleased about the prospect of spending three days with his fellow librarians he is intrigued by the opportunity to spend the week at the mysterious Fox Hollow, which had formally been closed to the public. Together with new friend and fellow librarian Astrid Westergaard, they are forced to face down danger and solve a mystery which will test them in ways they could never have imagined. Thankfully, they have the help of their companions, Captain Fox, A Lesser Titanian Forest Cat and Arten, A Moon Faced Cave Bear.
Into The Underground
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Lucas & Esther go on a fancy double-date with Meredith & Tea to the famous restaurant, "The Underground".
Written for the Food Flash Fiction Challenge.
Morris Character Study
Annabelle Bardeneen
FLASH CHALLENGE - Where's the best food in Kuu?
Maisy-Maude
Maisy-Maude discusses her favorite place to eat food.
Written for FLASH Fiction Challenge- Food
Filleted and Sauteed: The taste of Sea Monster.
Captain Horatio Morlock
The crew aboard The Burning Duchess's Curse take a break from pirating for some swimming and fishing.
Written for FLASH Fiction Challenge- Food
Rest Stop
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
FLASH Fiction Challenge- Food
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Sean Finian O'Brudhear and the Bowl of Brown Stew
Sean Finian O'Brudhear
Sean Finian O'Brudhear arrives in Gearford and experiences the local cuisine.
Written for FLASH Fiction Challenge- Food but it ran long, and the writer was so enamored of every word that he was loathe to cut it.
Dinner is Served
Theodore Emelior Beem
Gizmos & Gadgets Book: Writers Guide
Lucas Merriweather Buford
A guide to writing for our next community book project: a story collection of historical/steampunky tech-oriented tales.
Wild Araz Launch!
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Curiosity Almost Killed The Librarian
Theodore Emelior Beem
A flashback to the week following the death of Charles Button. While Gearford is in a tumult, Theodore Emelior Beem is working late at the Science and Technology library. What he'll find will shock him.
Inspired by the Flash Horror challenge.
In the chronology of Theodore Beem's life, this story takes place after The Gang of Misbegottens, but before the story Excelsior.
The Boarding Party at the Masquerade: The beginning of a new quest.
Captain Horatio Morlock
Photobooth Photos Available
Lucas Merriweather Buford
The photobooth page is now available for viewing photos taken at events by the Steampunk Photobooth.
KUBB (Rules and Regulations)
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Sky-Whale Ale
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Brewer Brothers on a desert adventure full of comedy and shenanigans.
Originally pitched for the Adventure Collection.
The Arnett Pass
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Lucas's Art Challenge Entry
Lucas Merriweather Buford
My progress on the orr art challenge
Doing it digitally with Krita
Coin House (card game)
Captain Horatio Morlock
Judica
Astrid Westergaard and Lieutenant Joel Arnett
One way or another, we all pay for our sins.
A collection of nine very short stories for the Flash Horror Challenge.
Warnings: moderately graphic content; reference to drug use, murder, etc; overabundance of sentence fragments.
Antiford in the News
Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, and Abigail Beatrix Cormac
Quest for the Lost Treasure. Part I -The Blue lens.
Captain Horatio Morlock
A Tale of Love and Hardship ( working title )
Captain Leo Swift
James, a man who lost everything but his daughter must risks everything to find her a safe home.
( New kind of style of story I'm going for here, let me know what you think )
Lenora's Diary
Lenora W. Bentley
Lenora's mother had given her a diary to help cope with their sudden relocation to Nyxiana and the loss of her father, Solomon. Except Lenora has some other plans on what to use the diary for, she will be writing to her father as often as she can regarding her antics as of late and her progression on their final project together. So without further ado I present to you Lenora's Diary.
The Empirical Newspaper: World News Section
The Emperor of Prush
The Colour of Her Feast
Professor Leopold Phillip Featherstonhaugh
Diederich The Great, Episode 1: The Uninvited Guest
The Emperor of Prush
Payback
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Lars' Gift
Lucas Merriweather Buford
The day that Lars gave Lucas the keys to the automatonics kingdom.
Excelsior
Theodore Emelior Beem
Arrest Record
Annabelle Bardeneen
Local Politicians
Annabelle Bardeneen
The House of Engineers still exists, and some of them even try to govern, poor naïve souls that they are. Written for the Good technocrat challenge
Monsters In The Dark
Captain Alexander Nolan
Voyage Home
Captain Alexander Nolan
Dreams
Captain Alexander Nolan
Blue Skies
Captain Alexander Nolan
Very Important Business Statistics
Fredrick Businessman
all images property of A Very Important Company™, Business Division
The Gazelle Sets Sail
Captain Alexander Nolan
Legs and Racers
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Hidden in Memories and Books
Abigail Beatrix Cormac
The Metal Menace- Kendall Nelly
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Rocky Start
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Quest for the Red Lens.
Captain Horatio Morlock
B.I.T. Course Guide for 1900/1901
Lucas Merriweather Buford
The courses available for the two semesters of the school's first year.
Antiford Summary 1800-1900
Lucas Merriweather Buford
A summary of the major events and characters from the first decade of writing by the Antiford community.
There was an event where this was originally presented, along with a short workshop.
In The Old Stable
Astrid Westergaard
For the Animal Flash Fiction Challenge
Animals - Flash Fiction Challenge
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Deadliest Catch
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Trainwreck of a Story
Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, Abigail Beatrix Cormac, Captain Leo Swift, Astrid Westergaard, Lieutenant Joel Arnett, The Emperor of Prush, Gilbert Melker Wrathchild, Mildred 'Milly' Morteus, Theodore Emelior Beem, and Rosalind Ferch
Pieced together via a party game.
A Constable's Dilemma
Theodore Emelior Beem
After an explosion is followed by the mysterious appearance of an airship, Constable Julia Vane is sent to investigate by her technocrat superiors. She goes to the police precinct in Mayberry and discovers a most unusual individual at the center of the unrest. What will she do? How will she respond? This is chapter two in the Curious Tale of Theodore Emelior Beem. This chapter was inspired by the Good Technocrat Challenge.
Statement On Racial Justice
Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, and Abigail Beatrix Cormac
The official position of the Citizens of Antiford: that Black Lives Matter.
The Arbiter Returns
Lady Serena Delgado
Virtual Meeting July 2020
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Meeting online in July 2020.
Video chat discussions
PERCH BALL
Captain Horatio Morlock
Night Phoenixes vs The Iron Badgers
Captain Horatio Morlock
(A writen account on how a game of Perch Ball is played.)
After Finishing a job for the army the base commander requests for a Perch Ball match from Morlock and his team to play theirs.
Baptism
Astrid Westergaard
Bran// A stupid mistake on his birthday turns into an opportunity for Bran to prove his worth.
*IN PROGRESS*
Strike! Strike! Strike!
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Ancient Compass (Titanian)
Astrid Westergaard
The cardinal direction designations used before standardized (international) navigational names and notation became prominent.
BLACK LIVES MATTER.
Astrid Westergaard
Deserted: Reading Challenge #1
Astrid Westergaard
The desert is harsh and unforgiving, especially in Oforand. Stay out of the sun and enjoy this reading challenge instead!
01 JULY 2018 - 31 AUGUST 2018
Co-Op: Reading Challenge #2
Astrid Westergaard
World-building is more fun when you do it with friends! Let's explore what makes Antiford stand out among Steampunk narratives: our collaboration.
01 OCT 2018 - 30 NOV 2018
Passport: Reading Challenge #3
Astrid Westergaard
Anyone else in dire need of a vacation? Let's explore the many different landscapes and cultures on Orr in a new reading challenge!
01 JAN 2019 - FEB 2019 &
01 JUL 2019 - 31 AUG 2019
Search: Reading Challenge #4
Astrid Westergaard
Legendary: Reading Challenge #5
Astrid Westergaard
Folklore, Myths, and Legends!
15 JANUARY 2020 - 29 FEB 2020
Hjem Archives: Drohtynvethr
Astrid Westergaard
A fraction of the document defining elite military behavioral conduct c. 1512
Property of Hjem National Archives.
Translated in 1886 by Astrid Westergaard.
Names! (Titanian Alphabet preview)
Astrid Westergaard
(I tried to include everyone I thought might read this, so if I forgot you, or spelled your name wrong I'm sorry in advance! I was working on this without access to the directory)
Folklore and Legend of the Kantebury Empire
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
First Flight (Part I of the Adventures of Young Theodore)
Theodore Emelior Beem
Once upon a time, Theodore Emelior Beem was just a young teen with dreams of flying. Then his friend John was terrorized by some Mayberry bullies. What could he possibly do to help?
The story of Young Theodore Continues in "Indomitable."
Inspired by the "Child's Play" Flash Fiction Challenge, this story offers a flashback to the early life of T.E Beem, who was first introduced in "Excelsior".
The Man With the Calico Cat
Theodore Emelior Beem
Indomitable (Part II of the Adventures of Young Theodore)
Theodore Emelior Beem
After breaking both of his legs, life looked grim for young Theodore Emelior Beem. Just when his life was at a low ebb, he met a mysterious old man, who showed what might be possible. This story takes place shortly after the events in First Flight.
To learn what happens after this story go to "The Hero of Deepwater Bay."
These stories offer a further flashback into the early life of T.E Beem, who was first introduced in "Excelsior".
The Hero of Deepwater Bay (Part III of the Adventures of Young Theodore)
Theodore Emelior Beem
This is the third story that follows the adventures of young Theodore Beem. It takes place after the events in the story, Indomitable. In this tale, young Theodore learns about the identify of his friend Willy, the old man who had befriended him when life had been at its lowest ebb.
This flash fiction was written for the Loss and Mourning Challenge.
Intro To Steampunk / Live Q&A - 2020
Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, and Abigail Beatrix Cormac
A steampunk beginner's guide and Antiford group Q&A performed for the Jewelry City Steampunk Virtual Festival 2020
10th Anniversary Video
Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, Abigail Beatrix Cormac, Captain Leo Swift, Astrid Westergaard, Lieutenant Joel Arnett, The Emperor of Prush, Ely Ograg, Gilbert Melker Wrathchild, Theodore Emelior Beem, and Lady Serena Delgado
Members and Friends of our community celebrate our 10th anniversary
The Antiford Christmas Carol
Lieutenant Joel Arnett and Astrid Westergaard
The brain child of Lieutenant Arnett and Astrid Westergaard. A kooky retelling of a Christmas Carol. Warning: Inside jokes, small language.
Buford Automaton Character Guide
Lucas Merriweather Buford
A run-down of who's who in Buford Automaton.
Domville Blues
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
William Teagon
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Chance Meeting
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Provlima Dikaios
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
All Rise
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Apprehensive Partnership
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Out With the Old Sheriff
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Crime in Antiford
Astrid Westergaard and Kent Nicholas
Some helpful information regarding organized crime syndicates, petty crime, piracy, etc. in Antiford
Mayor Horace Cotwell
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Papers and Machines
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
A basic guide to Thelo
Annabelle Bardeneen
Edgeton Blues
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Diplomacy
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Lucas Buford discovers the role the Technocracy wants him to play, and encounters an old acquaintance is stuck in the middle of it just as much as he is.
The Mountain
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
The Woman On The Platform
Astrid Westergaard
Itinerant, No. 1 // This city only has two kinds of people: those who are thirsty or desperate and those who want to keep them that way.
Time: Reading Challenge #6
Astrid Westergaard
Reading challenge - Quarantine edition!
Let's waste some time together
2020
Guest of Honor
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Reputation Precedes You
Lieutenant Joel Arnett and Lucas Merriweather Buford
The Cannon and the Inventor
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Manfred's Investigation
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Not Patrick
Annabelle Bardeneen
Escape from the Clockmaker's island
Captain Horatio Morlock
My Deputy
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Target Practice
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Inevitablity of Inertia
Annabelle Bardeneen
The Salesman and the Doctor
Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell
A thirsty man travels in the desert and finds a new path.
Originally written for the Short Story Challenge, additional sections added later.
The Facade
Lucas Merriweather Buford
A young man is disturbed by the glance of a woman he passes by on his way to work in Argenstrath.
But it's probably nothing.
Judgement Arc
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Character Sheets: Detective Grimwall, Bran McCalhain, Ryan Holme
Astrid Westergaard
Flash: Reading Challenge #7
Astrid Westergaard
Read, read as fast as you can!
11 AUGUST 2021 - 30 SEPTEMBER 2021
Website Updates for 2021
Lucas Merriweather Buford
Flash Fiction Challenge: What If...
Lieutenant Joel Arnett and Theodore Emelior Beem
A writing prompt based off the new hit Marvel series "What If". Write a non-cannon story around the prompt "What if...?"
What If... Arnett Never Helped Flint
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
What If... Steampunk Didn't Exist?
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
For the What If Challenge. What if Steampunk didn't exist, and the Citizens of Antiford community had to chose a more modern genre to base our fictional world in?
What If... Buford had been Prince Ark?
Lucas Merriweather Buford
An alternate path where the Antiford you know was shaped by a different set of world building rules and Arkham Ravenholm ran for his life as exiled prince.
A Scattered Mercian Homestead
Annabelle Bardeneen
Pustiton Blues
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Aqueduct Ambush
Lieutenant Joel Arnett
Three Days in Gearford
Theodore Emelior Beem
The Mayhem Afterwards
Annabelle Bardeneen
When a technocrat dies, they round up known enemies of the state. Annabelle is a known radical. This is problematic.