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.

The Man With the Calico Cat

Theodore Emelior Beem

Librarian Theodore Beem discovers an intriguing airship wreck in a local junkyard and ends up finding a surprise.

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

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.

Excelsior

Theodore Emelior Beem

A short story for the Airship Flash Fiction Challenge. An introduction to Theodore Emelior Beem, erstwhile librarian and aspiring airship Captain. A story that raises the question of what you might do if you discovered your neighbor was building an airship in your quiet neighborhood.

Character Sheets: Detective Grimwall, Bran McCalhain, Ryan Holme

Astrid Westergaard

*cue Law & Order sound effect*

How Sean Finian O'Brudhear Came to Gearford, Part the First

Sean Finian O'Brudhear

Of Sean Finian's Ancestry, Birth and Heritage

Northstar Specifications

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

The specifications for Phinneus' ship, The Northstar.

Astrid Character Sheet

Astrid Westergaard

may contain bears.

Phinneus and Boric Character Sheets

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

Character sheets for Phinneus and Boric.

Boric's Origin

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

The story of Phinneus Cromwell's first mate.

How Phinneus Took to the Sky

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

The origin of Phinneus Cromwell.

Ishita Character Sheet

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Character Sheet for Ishita Matthai

Character Sheet: Antiford Edition

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Flash Fiction Challenge? Not this time. Pick a character, and take a moment to flesh them out.

A Scattered Mercian Homestead

Annabelle Bardeneen

Letters from siblings who formerly lived in Mercia, scattered by the war, and by extension, their other family members.

Buford Automaton Character Guide

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A run-down of who's who in Buford Automaton.

Antiford Writing Month Challenge

Astrid Westergaard

A month of challenging yourself to get those projects created!

MARCH 2019

The 1st Prushian Desert Cavalry

The Emperor of Prush

A heroic depiction of the 1st.

Payback

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Arnett's life isn't getting any easier, but with a new crew member he might see another day.

Listeners Anthology

Lucas Merriweather Buford

An experiment in abstract storytelling.
This is a series of musical imagination prompts.

Tiff In Town

Lucas Merriweather Buford

The order don't always get along with each other...
especially handsome CEOs and door kicking, "airship commodores".

Website Update: Timeline View and Location Filter

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Quick description of the new features when browsing the library.

Epilogue

Gilbert Melker Wrathchild

The aftermath of a failed Technocratic plan to catch the Glass Octopus opens the way to a more dangerous and potentially destructive plan.

Home

Maia

Maia has finally let out the truth about her history to someone. Something has snapped inside of her, but she's still determined to find her mother. The last part of "Not For The Work" and "Ally."

Maisy-Maude "The Cricket"

Maisy-Maude

Character bio 

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.

The Stowaway

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

The captain of the Prelude discovers a stowaway on board.

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

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.

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.

The SS Hollow Nimbus

Lucas Merriweather Buford

The Airship crew from the flash fiction, The Cabin Girl.

The Steampunk Beginners Guide #9: Technology in Fiction

Bonsart

Been a while since I posted here, but we are back with a new episode of the Beginners Guide

Antiford in the News

Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, and Abigail Beatrix Cormac

Here are the news articles / notable mentions on other websites where Antiford has been featured.

Multimedia Challenge

Abigail Beatrix Cormac

This challenge is all about your character in abstract.

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."

Stronghold of the Dead

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

A landing party is sent to Well Island to assess what failed with an attempted colony there.

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

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.

The History of the Creation of Everything

Annabelle Bardeneen

Or how the Paor Gods created the world, bit by bit.

Landships of Orr

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

This gives a brief Rundown of possible Landship Classes of all types in our world.

Ally

Maia

Maia fell asleep relatively safe in a dark alleyway. . . but that's not where she wakes up. A continuation of "Not For The Work."

Not For The Work

Maia

Maia is used to escaping from people who want her to work for them. However, this man has a different idea.

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.

Minor Characters

Lieutenant Joel Arnett and Astrid Westergaard

Character Bios of people that have been referenced or Background characters I have made. Most of these characters have been background characters in many stories. Please read carefully and do the research on them and those who have used them before deciding to use them in your works.

Wanted Ad

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Arnett needs some help, and he's sitting down with some interesting folks to try and find it.

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. 

Legs and Racers

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

When Arnett hears about the Antiford Grand Prix, he can't help but show up to ruffle the feathers of a rival. Racers from around Orr arrive to compete in the Grand Prix

Becoming Maia

Maia

Maia's history, from when her father left to when she became a trader. In present-day, she is 16, and this history ends at 12. She has been an established trader for four years.

Summer of Steam 2018

Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, and Abigail Beatrix Cormac

Casual steampunk events throughout New England this summer.

A Chance Encounter

Annabelle Bardeneen

A chance encounter with an old school friend fortells of tragedy for Annabelle and her family.

New Social Media (Citizens Reddit and Discord)

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Citizens have two knew social media accounts including Reddit and Discord.

The Story Behind: Buford's Mechanical Hand Prop

Lucas Merriweather Buford

The history and process of creating the iconic prop.

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 Hero of Deepwater Bay

Theodore Emelior Beem

This follows the story, Indomitable and tells the further story of  Theodore Beem. In this story,  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.

Indomitable

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 after First Flight. This story offers a further flashback into the early life of T.E Beem, who was first introduced in "Excelsior".

Scorpios II Specs

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Joel Arnett Gives Current Plans for the Scorpios II.

Dun'cahrun (Crime Syndicate)

Astrid Westergaard

A guide to a particular mob in Argenstrath, lead by Ryan Holme.

Machen Bachen 2018

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

The annual cookout being held on September 15, 2018.

Open to all!

Canonical World Building

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A little guide to help in understanding the community's process for shared world building.

First Flight

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?

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".

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. 

Raptor Rescue

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Arnett meets a friend after a rough battle.

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

Desert Fire

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Joel Arnett gets more then he bargained for picking up Dayntie Feoil in the desert.

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. 

Mine Your Manners

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

After a long way away, Arnett makes his way home.

The Lone Hero

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

What happens when you lose a close friend?

Loss and Mourning

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

The next Flash Fiction challenge has us looking at the darker side of our world. Loss and Death.

Maisy-Maude's multi-media challenge

Maisy-Maude

Crickets a Gemini lol

This is my entry for the Multi-media Challenge

Joel Arnett's Multimedia

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Multimedia 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.

Open Book

Astrid Westergaard

Bran// A vacancy opens up in the Ministry of Civilization.

Written for the Short Story 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

Moving On

Astrid Westergaard

Grimwall// Detective Arthur Grimwall hates celebrations. And change.

Written for the Prime Minister Flash Fiction Challenge

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. 

Phin's Multimedia Challenge

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

An entry for the multimedia challenge.

Mechanized Muscle

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

A small town needs some help setting up a well. Scorpios II is willing to help.

A Demon's Wager

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Tulio Basit teaches a tough lesson behind a Paorrean saying when he comes to collect.

Second Thoughts

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Two bandits overlook a promising caravan and argue about how to handle it.

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.

Labelling Library Content

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A rundown of the label types we currently have, to remind and inform everyone as what they mean and are used for.

Watch City Steampunk Festival 2018

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Another great steampunk festival in Waltham MA.

Rise of the Scorpion Soundtrack

Astrid Westergaard

a collection of songs inspired by Arnett's origins story, Rise of the Scorpion. 

#fangirling

Rebranding as Citizens of Kuu

Lucas Merriweather Buford

On this fine April Fool's morning, we've finally made the switchover official.

The Language of Thelo

Annabelle Bardeneen

Exactly what is says on the tin

Leo's Multimedia Submission

Captain Leo Swift

Leo Swifts Submission for the Multimedia Challenge. I will add a few more parts over the month. 

Because Brett Asked Me To

Astrid Westergaard

a graphic of Titanian alphabet

Gilbert's Multimedia Entry

Gilbert Melker Wrathchild

An Entry for Gilbert Melker Wrathchild in The Multimedia Challenge

Annabell in a nutshell

Annabelle Bardeneen

For the multimedia challenge

Buford's Multimedia Entry

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Entry for the Multimedia Challenge on Lucas M Buford.

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.

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.

Nothing Ever Matters

Gilbert Melker Wrathchild

Nothing ever matters to Gilbert.

Gorrn’s Blessings to you. fnord.

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. 

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.

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. 

The Tale of Two Landsquid

The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath

A quick, fun little fable featuring a variety of Orr animals 

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Revolution’s Catalyst

Gilbert Melker Wrathchild

On the morning of Revolution, Gearford burns.

Be A Cog And Turn

Lucas Merriweather Buford

An awful tale sung around the bars in Antiford.

Arid Antiford

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A somber song sung in the west of Antiford.

Automaton Builders

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Little rap about making them steam-powered mechanical folk.

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. 

Penny-Roarscha Publishing House

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Publishing house know for a series of cheap horrors and local tourism guides.

The Prush Empire

The Emperor of Prush

A updated page for the Prush Empire

Antifordian Police Force

Kent Nicholas

The long ago Antifordian Police Force stuff.

The Storm That Lit Fires

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Prequel to Masquerade Mayhem in which Buford's bad luck leads to terrible decisions.

Twiga

Astrid Westergaard

A Kanteburian white giraffe. Because it was requested, and I wanted them.

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

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.

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.

Government

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Kind of a moot point but I wrote this forever ago and it has never made it to the site.

Crime in Antiford

Astrid Westergaard and Kent Nicholas

Some helpful information regarding organized crime syndicates, petty crime, piracy, etc. in Antiford

Names! (Titanian Alphabet preview)

Astrid Westergaard

I wrote out some character's names to practice using the yeti alphabet I'm making so...if you're curious, you can see what your name looks like written in Titanian...
(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)

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.

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.

Good Technocrat: Mr.Crabtree

Captain Leo Swift

Melvin Murdock job shadows under Mr.Crabtree in a dispute to the ownership to a Mill.

Hear Now! Hear Now!

Gilbert Melker Wrathchild

News clips, things yelled from newsstands, rumors, and sometimes out right lies.

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.

A Constable's Dilemma

Theodore Emelior Beem

After an explosion is followed by the mysterious appearance of an airship, Constable Meredith 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.

Descending into Madness

Kent Nicholas

Kent writes about the darkness of Antiford.

On Time Travel and Inter-Dimensionality

Lucas Merriweather Buford

An explanation of our policy on Time Travel and Inter-Dimensional travel.

Reconstruction Committee

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Who cleans up after all these adventures?

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.

Helping Hands

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

A man lends a hand to a family in need.

Submission to the Good Technocrat Flash Fiction Challenge.

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. 

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)

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. 

Arrest Record

Annabelle Bardeneen

What do you tell that bobbies when they arrest you? That you're punishing the girl for wasting water?

Prime Minister Flash Fiction Challenge

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

The flash fiction challenge for individual reactions to the new Antiford Prime Minister.

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

Shadow over Stockaan

Kent Nicholas

Some experiences are best suppressed and forgotten. 

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. 

Foundations of Change

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

If you're blue and you don't know where to go to why don't you go where Gearford flits?

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. 

Book Club: April

Captain Leo Swift

Book Club for April

Meeting Marigold

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

Phinneus' reaction to the news of the new prime minister.

Part of the Prime Minister Flash Fiction Challenge.

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.

Intriguing Prospects

Olivia Annette Adams

Prime Minister Flash Fiction story: 

Olivia learns of the new Prime Minister in Antiford

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.

We have a what?

Annabelle Bardeneen

In which the exact definition of "Prime Minister" is debated and ignored.

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.

Airship Flash Fiction Challenge

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

A flash fiction challenge about Airships!

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.

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.

Demons

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Lucas recalls adventures past while waiting for an acquaintance to help him journey once more. 

Talking Technocracy

Gilbert Melker Wrathchild

Talking all things technocratic, In and out of Antiford.

Next Book Projects

Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, and Abigail Beatrix Cormac

Our next community publishing project plans after our Adventure collection.

Open For Business!

Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, and Abigail Beatrix Cormac

Announcing the Antiford Bazaar, our store.

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.

Mayberry Demon

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A young vibranni rapper from the streets of Gearford tells it like it is.

Well Island Journals

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A Kuuvian scientist takes a team on an expedition to collect hard knowledge about Well Island.

The Fall of Pumpgrad, The Rise of a Empire

The Emperor of Prush

As the city of Pumpgrad falls, plans are made to reconstruct a empire.

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. 

Denbolt

Jameson Skyfel

Encyclopedia request.

Petition to Conwell to extend the rail line to Denbolt

Jameson Skyfel

The story of Kenneth Vermoor. aka "the Gauntlet of Denbolt"

Jameson Skyfel

The backstory to a 3D RPG known as the Gauntlet of Denbolt.

Antifordian War Songs

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

War tunes by the Antifordian Military and other Military Forces in Orr.

Gone Wrong

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Playing Pranks can be fun.

The Commonweath of Araz

The Emperor of Prush

A small libertarian State on the Demon River.

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.

Boxen and Klopken

Gilbert Melker Wrathchild

Breeds of domesticated moose

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.

The Drop of Blood

Gilbert Melker Wrathchild

After The Revolution in Gearford, The Wrathchilds return to their home of Mistfell to secure it for Antiford's Technocratic Order.

Trapezoids?

Gilbert Melker Wrathchild

Gilbert tries to explain his obsession with Trapezoids.

Desert Flame

Gilbert Melker Wrathchild

Desert Flame is what Greek Fire is called on Orr.

Cog Railway 360

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Here's the 360 photos we took at the Railway to the Moon event on Mount Washington NH.

Waiting for Julian

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A young Lucas waits anxiously for his father to get home.

The Flight Of The Dodo

The Emperor of Prush

Airship Flash Fiction entry.

Final Charge

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

In the Antiford-Prushian War, not everything is as cut and dry as it once was. 

The Story of Steven Copley

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

A short story about the first captain to join Phinneus' fleet.

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.

Heart of an Empire, Soul of a Worker

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

William Prescotesh struggles with becoming a Perdadu. 

New Captain

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

The newest captain in Phinneus Cromwell's fleet boards his ship for the first time.

Mistfell

Gilbert Melker Wrathchild

World Building For Mistfell, An Antiford City on the northern mountain range with Titania. 

Beginning

Lewis Taheat

The start of my story.

Watch City Festival 2016

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A few photos and post-mortem

Auld Lang Syne

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Lucas looks to close out a crazy 1895 with his friends.

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.

Some Adventure

Annabelle Bardeneen

In which Conwell is not as exciting as a person would think.

written for the Flash Fiction Challenge

Beginnings

Victoria Bezel

Just when she was tired of running, a whole new adventure began.  Victoria comes to Antiford.

Across the Pond

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Meredith spends some months in Kuu in search of a script-scroll writer for the Fallinbannao office.

The Empirical Newspaper: World News Section

The Emperor of Prush

News on Prush and there brewing freedom fight.

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.

The Phantom of Black Leaf and Earl

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A millyard man's amazing journey into what's possible with a day off and a bit of tea.

Court with the Emperor

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Lucas meets with the Prush Emperor to sell him war machines.

Lunch With Esther

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Lucas catches up with his late wife's sister over lunch.

Poetry and Blood

Lucas Merriweather Buford

This is a typical evening for William Bittersworth the deviant poet.

Hello Jacques

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Every year, Lucas attempts to build a third-instinct automaton. This is a story of success from the eyes of the creation.

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.

Specks of Paint

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Elin spends her Lieday by the sea.

A Short Story Challenge story.

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.

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. 

Land of the Ice and Snow

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Lucas is trying to find the missing townfolk of the sleepy town, Falinnbannao, with help from the crew of the Gazelle. 

Auto-Marie

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Lucas reminisces about the courtship of his youth.

What May Come In The Sands

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A small tale of Lucas stranded in the desert.

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...

Flash Fiction—Springtime!

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Who's ready for another burst of stories? Dust off your keyboards and prepare to write.

The Kantebury Empire

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

My thoughts on a Paorrian Empire

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.

The Child's Committee

Gilbert Melker Wrathchild

The Child's Committee is the Engineer Family's answer to God-Parents.  

The Consequences of the Past

Olivia Annette Adams

Olivia's backstory, mixed in with a present day mystery.  

Flüss

The Emperor of Prush

This is a post to talk about a different technology that can be used to power vehicles.  

Andrad

Maisy-Maude

Andrad entries.

Leo's feelings on GreyLock

Captain Leo Swift

My thoughts and feelings on the undesired project of GreyLock

'Wild Araz'- The Zoo Game

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Arnett discusses his special 'Wild Araz' project. Anouncements and FAQ located inside.

'Wild Araz'- The Screenshots

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Screenshots for the 'Wild Araz' game that coult not fit into the Reveal.

Fresh Off the Boat

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Welcome to Araz, Gentlemen.

A Short Story Challenge story.

2015 NHTI Fall (Game) Jam

Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, Abigail Beatrix Cormac, and Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Announcing our game jam

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.

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.

The Weed

Abigail Beatrix Cormac

A traveller finds an unusual desert town.

Waking

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

A man wakes to find a creature in his room.

Horror Flash Fiction submission

The Sounds Underground

Captain Leo Swift

Flash Horror: A miner, Alan, finds himself in a strange place after his mine collapses. 

Asylum

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Triggers: Violence, NSFW, Graphic Images, Sexual Violence, Torture, Suicide, Severe Unease

Prush Folklore

The Emperor of Prush

Stories told around camp fires and told to children to teach a lesson. 

Antiford Unhinged

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A series of creepy, unreal stories

A New Mission

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

The Northstar is rebuilt and Phinneus receives a new mission.

The 1883 Antifordian Revolution

Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, and Abigail Beatrix Cormac

A reference to the Antifordian Revolution.

Kuuvian Folklore

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Some folk tales and stories of the people who live in Kuu, a wintery nation in the north of Paorr.

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.

Fist of the Technocrats

Captain Leo Swift

Short Story Challenge Entry: Technocrats display their cruelty in front of an angry crowd. 

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.

Shadow

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

A dark cabin in the forests of Titania.

Horror Flash Fiction submission

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.

Yeti Mythology

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

Various legends and anecdotes that make up the Yeti's belief system.

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. 

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!

The Empirical News

The Emperor of Prush

A newspaper from former Prush citizens.

The Imperial Mark

The Emperor of Prush

The Prush ​Imperial Mark.

Informational Flow

Annabelle Bardeneen

My entry for the short story challenge. In which there is unequal access to information, but everything is cleared up in the end.

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.

Prush Constitution

The Emperor of Prush

The Ideas of the Prush Empire and its Laws.

Prush Empire Military Roster

The Emperor of Prush

A Detailed list of The Prush Empires fighting forces.

(May Decrees over time) 

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 

Buford's Automatons

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Here are some drawings of my automatons

Fairly Adventurous

Eugenia Addelfellow

Professor Addelfellow reveals the origins of her adventurous spirit to the crew of the Windshear.

A Short Story Challenge

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!

Short Story Challenge!

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

I call you out! Short Story Challenge!

The Box

Abigail Beatrix Cormac

Abigail's neighbor receives an unexpected gift

Hours

Bird Von Wal

when you hire a Bird

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?

A Chance Meeting

Olivia Annette Adams

The story of how Olivia's parents met. 

Submission for the Short Story Challenge

Of a Monster and Mouse

Bird Von Wal

Bird's strange adventures on Well Island begin! 

No Escape

Professor Leopold Phillip Featherstonhaugh

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

Thirst

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

A thirsty man travels in the desert.

Written for the Short Story Challenge.

Kasey's Story

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Kasey finally gets his own story!

A Short Story Challenge story.

There is Something in the Woods

Maisy-Maude

What is in the woods? Are we safe anymore?

Of Sand And Water

The Emperor of Prush

Life on a Prush water drill in the Istoki Desert.

A Short Story Challenge story.

The Mercian Independent

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

A newspaper covering Central Araz in Mercia

Greyloch

Captain Leo Swift

A city-state with a dieselpunk theme.

Tonic Trouble!

Captain Leo Swift

A Lazy day on the Ship. Leo has a challenge with Dr.White on who can create the best Tonic!

WhiteWashed

William White

Trying to help a wounded Leo Dr. White needs more supplies to help. Unfortunately a drunkard makes life a little harder for the good doctor

Night Comes

Captain Alexander Nolan

the first issue of the Glass Octopus

The Demon Revolution, Part One

Gregor Osvo

An incident aboard a cargo ship results in the deaths of a dozen Vibranni stowaways in part one of an ongoing story that will change the shape of Antiford and the lives of its citizens.

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?

Elspeth

Professor Leopold Phillip Featherstonhaugh

The story of a young vibranni and Leopold's origin story, sort of. 

Fisty Cuffs!

Captain Leo Swift

One of Caption Leo's first bounty's! This story was one of the first published in the ticking clock. Leo v.s The 10 foot tall Garret! Let the fist's fly!

Returning Home

Captain Alexander Nolan

the aftermath of the Return (the sequel to my contest entry)

"Happy" New Year?

Lieutenant Joel Arnett and Kent Nicholas

Arnett and Kent through the Years

Rise of the Scorpion

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Joel Arnett's life is turned upside down when he makes a really bad decision to help a stranger. Follow his rise into manhood as he embarks on a journey across Araz.

Antiford Community Spotlight

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A video series where community members volunteer to talk about themselves and what they do.

Mad Macky

The Emperor of Prush

A hero of dirt ball!

Canon / Encyclopedia (Mailto) buttons

Lucas Merriweather Buford

For those having trouble with the new buttons for canon approval and encyclopedia suggestion.

TempleCon 2015

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

We are back from another great year at TempleCon.

Think Of It As An Adventure

Annabelle Bardeneen

In which there is a wedding, a funeral, and a chase in a Chanka carriage.

Found Entries, Fi and Firch

Maisy-Maude

All relevant entries between Fi and Firch that have been found from Bishop's journal. Many entries are missing.

Average Antiford Adventure

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

An Adventure which is simply average! 

Stag's Shadow

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

A horror descends on an Adelon town. 

Mission to Barroh Camp

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

Phinneus embarks on a mission to Barroh Camp to uncover a secret project.

The Aftermath

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

After the death of Charles Button, Phinneus faces some trouble.

Ancient Compass (Titanian)

Astrid Westergaard

The cardinal direction designations used before standardized (international) navigational names and notation became prominent.

Vehicles of Antiford

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

That's Right, let's talk Wheels!

Hjem || City Information

Astrid Westergaard

Important information about Titania's capital city.

Not to scare you, but....

The Emperor of Prush

My plans for the next months 

The Return

Captain Alexander Nolan

The original story for my contest entry

Hjem || Map

Astrid Westergaard

a map of Titania's Capital City

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!

Masquerade Mayhem

Captain Leo Swift

Captain Leo is called in by Lucas Buford, who has a proposition for the young bounty hunter. With the help of Abigail Beatrix Cromac, Leo makes a plan to capture his target. Things get rather complicated and the world shakes from the result.

Diederich The Great,Episode 4 Bite out of crime

The Emperor of Prush

Diederich and his crew deal with crime and proper grooming techniques.  

Battle of the Titans

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

When Lieutenant Joel Arnett comes across a Prushian town being attacked by what appears to be another Landship, he decides to take some serious action into his own hands.

Invisible Shadow

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

In 1894 a terrible Influenza spread across Orr, devastating its inhabitants. This is a collection of stories about these dark ages.

Antiford, 4th Edition

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A quick guide of the new features on the website as it transitions from version 3 to 4.

All Entries, Moghs 1894

Maisy-Maude

All entries to Bishop's journal in Moghs of 1894.

The World Born Anew: An Odysseus story

Captain Leo Swift

A deadly plague brook out in Green Nook. Odysseus leaves the village the fist time in fifteen years to find a cure.

A Brief on Canon and Marshals

Abigail Beatrix Cormac

A guide on the Canon process and the title of Marshal.

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 Guilded Cage

Captain Alexander Nolan

a story about Nicholas Bennett

Rilain S. Mortador, Cryptid Hunter: Episode Two - Snerra

Huntress Rilain Svain Mortador

Rilain the Cryptid Hunter searches, yet again, for a mythical creature, this one titled, "Snerra," a large white or light gray wolf-like being that kills its prey by decapitating them, feeding merely off of their heads. The Snerra was rumored to have been living in Kuu, which Rilain miraculously finds herself in...

Leo Finds An Old Friend

Captain Leo Swift

Leo is fighting off a Pirate ship and finds something he was not exspecting.

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.

The Black Sleeves

The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath

Something terrible lurks about the shadows of Argenstrath. It is the job of The Black Sleeves to keep it in check. 

Moving forward in Argenstrath

The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath

A year since the accident, The Baron of Argenstrath hunts down a dangerous threat to the city and perhaps the world. (Please read Death of the Baron and The Arbiter first.)

An oral history of the great Demon war

The Emperor of Prush

Stories of the great demon war.

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 )

Drawings!

Konnichiwa-chan

Alpacadventure

Konnichiwa-chan

Konnichiwa-chan goes shopping for the day and meets many Antifordians!
 

Glass Octopus 2 A Day with Buford

Dayntie Feoil

Desperate Dream

Dayntie Feoil

Captain Alexander Abraxas is faced with some airship trouble and must seek out help in a much darker place than he expected.

Roots That Run

Captain Alexander Nolan

setting sail for Kuu Again

Dirt Ball

The Emperor of Prush

Here are my plans!

Encyclopedia Day April 2014

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Saturday, April 19th - 10:30am The Bridge Cafe on Elm St, Manchester NH
We're going to get together and talk canon and work out our world together, again!

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.

Monsters In The Dark

Captain Alexander Nolan

another adventure of the Gazelle and it's crew

translations

Franklin Von SquiggleBottom

Franklin wants to translate a few poems

The Gazelle Sets Sail

Captain Alexander Nolan

the beginning of the Adventures of Captain Alexander and his crew. I combined a few stories that happen in order. so it would be easier to read.

The Salt Lizard

Huntress Rilain Svain Mortador

As always, Orr is infested with poisonous creatures... This one is an adorable lizard with a deadly coating of mucus on its skin...

The Manticore

The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath

The Baron and his team investigate clues that lead them to the whereabouts of The Manticore only to discover more than they bargained for.

The New Year

Franklin Von SquiggleBottom

what this year will hold

The Twelve Days of Antiford

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Versions of a Funny Song. READ VERSION 2!

Prush guide!

The Emperor of Prush

This a guide to anyone who wants to make a Prush ​character. 

Introducing, his benevolence, the Earl.

Earl Robin Ronalds

There is an odd man claiming to be an Earl in the forest north of Fen Byen. This is his tale.

Google Hangout Meeting

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Online video chat meeting.

tiny sketches

Ernestine Livilla

short insights into the the life of Ernestine Livilla

The Badger's Challenge

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

A new writing challenge brought to you by the Founders.

Writing Prompts for Antifords

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Writing Prompts for the Citizens of Antiford based on Months

Captain Leo's Death Defying Stunts of Splendor

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Captain Leo doing crazy stuff in the air.

Blue Skies

Captain Alexander Nolan

a new adventure awaits the crew of The Gazelle and the events of leading up to Land of the Ice and Snow for the Gazelle

The Arbiter (Second Edit)

The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath

The year was 1889 and The Arbiter, having completed her task, is on her way home to port in Argenstrath yet the circumstances of the voyage has Captain Karset on edge. Will they make it home after all? 

The map of the Prush Confederacy

The Emperor of Prush

A map of Prush, its districts and major cities.

The Colour of Her Feast

Professor Leopold Phillip Featherstonhaugh

What romance novels might look like in Antiford.

Glass Octopus Competition

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Leading up to Machen Bachen 2013, we held a contest to create the best Glass Octopus piece.

Conwell

Franklin Von SquiggleBottom

Franklin's tips to living in Conwell

The Kawaii Adventures of the Glass Octopus

Dayntie Feoil

A comic series of the adorable and wonderfully fun adventures of the Glass Octopus, and his trusty sidekick Badger Boy!

The Glass Octopus!

The Emperor of Prush

This was found in a puddle in Gearford.

Glass Octopus Comic

Captain Leo Swift

A picture

My Glass Octopus

The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath

A short poem I thought of this morning. Hope you enjoy.

Badger Boy's Demise #37

Huntress Rilain Svain Mortador

Fat-Obese-Giant-Ratlady is on the loose, yet again, with her swarms of plague-infested rats! Will the Glass Octopus prevail? Will Badger Boy survive this encounter? Most definitely not. Badger Boy's Demise #37 (who knows where the other 36 are...). Prepare for grotesque situations...

The Glass Octopus: Shadows of the Past

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

The Glass Octopus works to fight against a past enemy following the death of a Hero.

Glassless Garden

Kent Nicholas

Kent Nicholas recounts his first case, and the reason he became a detective.

A Journey To The Past Part 1

Erza Redd

A tale of Gabriel Craddock and his family's hidden past.

Legends of the Vibranni

Abigail Beatrix Cormac

The legends and stories of the Vibranni

Where We Are And Are Going

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Welcoming new members, talking about the community's presence both online and off, as well as describing our vision of the future.

Leo's epic rap battles of Antiford

Captain Leo Swift

Leo's raps toward other Antiford members.

Thoroughly Thrashing!

Captain Leo Swift

Leo and Nigel hunt down a vicious killer wanted by the Antifordian millitry.

Dreams

Captain Alexander Nolan

a Dream or maybe a fragment of his memory, each page is a different dream

Cryptid Theories

Huntress Rilain Svain Mortador

I'm currently writing multiple stories on Rilain's adventures with cryptids. I would love it if some of you could help me create some cryptids. :)

Voyage Home

Captain Alexander Nolan

a trip home turns into the makings adventure and foreshadowing of the future

The Eye of the Storm

Captain Leo Swift

Leo takes a moment to regroup with his crew after the chaos of masquerade mayhem. Leo finishes up his recovery.

Rilain S. Mortador, Cryptid Hunter: Episode One - Crocotta

Huntress Rilain Svain Mortador

Rilain, Alexander Nolan's Vibranni companion, begins her nightly adventures upon hearing a...slightly inhuman scream. The creature she discovers will mark the start of her days as a Cryptid Hunter.

Hidden in Memories and Books

Abigail Beatrix Cormac

The origin of Abigail Beatrix Cormac

The Truth About Water

Annabelle Bardeneen

Annabelle watches the fjorda and ponders the nature of water.

Humans as a Race

Captain Leo Swift

How I believe Humans should be worded in the Encyclopedia. The runing joke of "You know what a human should be." dose not translate from our normal world into Orr as smoothly as that.

Yeti Marriage

Astrid Westergaard

Information on Yeti marriage procedures and ceremonies in settled cultures

Take a Breath

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A song of one (or two) who has struggled.
Simultaneously fired up and worn by the hectic race of life.

Encyclopedia Day July 2013

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Sunday, July 14th - 11am The Bridge Cafe on Elm St, Manchester NH
We're going to get together and talk canon and work out our world together!

Little Rats

Captain Alexander Nolan

thiefs come to the Gazelle

Weekly Report #1

The Emperor of Prush

Sir Otto Landry VanHus, Chief Reeve of Outerford sends his first report.

I don't like water

Franklin Von SquiggleBottom

a haiku about hating water

Diederich The Great,Episode 3 Into the Dark

The Emperor of Prush

Diederich did battle in the city held by the Count, but other things might knock him off guard.

What Rilain Does When She's Left Alone on The Gazelle

Huntress Rilain Svain Mortador

Rilain Svain Mortador, Captain Alexander Nolan's companion, finds herself writing something similar to a diary entry on a piece of found paper... Or on the back of a supplies list. Either way, this is what happens when she's left alone on The Gazelle, as stated by the title. This is what goes through her mind on a daily basis...

Hello World!

Jaydn *Blitz* Willard

Squeek!

Franklin Von SquiggleBottom

Franklin's poem to every one minus Alexander who knows the words'

There is always a bar fight

Captain Leo Swift

It has always been said that Leo has two ways of thinking and doing things. Logic vs Chaos. Now you get to be Leo and pick what his moves and tactics are.

Diederich The Great, Episode 2: Knock Knock

The Emperor of Prush

In the Waste lands of The Prush Confederacy, Diederich Eirck VonKresser life is in the balance.

For Want of a New World

Annabelle Bardeneen

Innocence lost to the desert.

The Dregs of The Revolution

Annabelle Bardeneen

Young Annabelle is stuck out in the desert babysitting her young cousins and has to answer the question of why their family is no longer allowed in the cities.

Diederich The Great, Episode 1: The Uninvited Guest

The Emperor of Prush

The Armored Land ship Desert Vulture just slipped across the border, but they picked up a stowaway. 

Have You Ever

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Nate wonders about have you evers... and pretty much needs to rant.

Character Suggestions

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A list for people struggling with character creation on what types of characters we could don't see people use yet.

Air City Experience

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A fantastic account of a rewarding and amusing happening. 

Desert

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

A poem of being in the desert.

Happy?

Dayntie Feoil

From the soul of a desert poet

Captain Leo Swift

May you sit in awe as you enchant yourself with this high class poetry, written for your enjoyment by Leo Swift

 

Darkness

Kent Nicholas

Depression

I'm HERE

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Nate talks about Lt Joel Arnett, his new character (Main Character) for the world of Antiford.

Where are we going?! (2013 Edition)

Abigail Beatrix Cormac

The year of 2013 is now upon us! (Technically we are already about a month in, but that's neither here nor there...)

So where are the Citizens appearing?

Mulan (Post Air-City)

Kent Nicholas

Short description about post-ace getting down to Business stuff

Air City Expedition '13

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Come to our panels and enjoy the great steampunk atmosphere this convention.

Public Beta

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Update on the site's new look and workings for the 2013 Public Beta.