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visit-new-york · 1 year

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Spring and Mercer Street

Spring St & Mercer St New York, NY 10012

Exploring the Vibrant Intersection of Spring St & Mercer St in New York

New York City is a metropolis of diverse neighborhoods, each offering its own unique charm and character. Nestled within the bustling streets of Manhattan lies an intersection that epitomizes the city's eclectic spirit – Spring St & Mercer St.

Spring St & Mercer St in New York City is a captivating intersection that holds a rich history and a unique blend of cultural, artistic, and commercial influences. Here are 15 fascinating facts that shed light on the charm and significance of this iconic crossroads:

Historical Origins and Cast-Iron Architecture: Spring St & Mercer St, located at the heart of SoHo, has its roots deeply intertwined with New York's industrial history. In the 19th century, the intersection was part of a bustling manufacturing district known for its textile factories and warehouses. The most distinctive feature of the area is its cast-iron architecture, a legacy of its industrial past. These elegant buildings, adorned with intricate details and ornate facades, were designed to withstand heavy loads, making them ideal for the textile trade. This architectural style not only served a functional purpose but also became a hallmark of the neighborhood's unique charm.

Artistic Legacy and Creative Transformation: Spring St & Mercer St played a pivotal role in the transformation of SoHo into an artistic enclave. In the 1960s and 1970s, artists and creatives were drawn to the spacious lofts and warehouses that had fallen into disuse. These spaces provided ample room for artists to work, exhibit, and live, giving rise to the concept of the live/work artist loft. The intersection became a nucleus of artistic expression, attracting painters, sculptors, photographers, and performers. The converted industrial spaces allowed artists to break free from traditional gallery constraints and create a vibrant, open environment for the exchange of ideas.

SoHo Effect and Global Influence: The success of Spring St & Mercer St and the broader SoHo neighborhood in revitalizing derelict spaces and fostering a creative community inspired similar transformations worldwide. The "SoHo effect" refers to the phenomenon of urban areas in different cities undergoing similar revitalization and gentrification processes, often characterized by an influx of artists, cultural vibrancy, and economic growth. Spring St & Mercer St's role as a catalyst for this effect underscores its significance as an incubator of creative urban renewal.

Celebrities and Creatives: Spring St & Mercer St has long been a magnet for celebrities, fashion designers, and artists. Renowned names have frequented the intersection's art galleries, boutiques, and eateries. The allure of the area's artistic energy and its unique blend of history and modernity continue to draw notable figures from the worlds of entertainment, fashion, and the arts.

Fashion Forward Intersection: Spring St & Mercer St has emerged as a global fashion destination, boasting an array of high-end boutiques and designer flagship stores. The intersection's streets are lined with some of the world's most recognized luxury brands, making it a pilgrimage site for fashion enthusiasts and trendsetters alike. The presence of these upscale establishments contributes to the area's reputation as a cutting-edge fashion hub.

Historic Preservation and Landmark Designation: In recognition of its historical and architectural significance, the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District, which encompasses Spring St & Mercer St, was designated a New York City Landmark in 1973. This designation has played a crucial role in preserving the area's character, ensuring that its cast-iron buildings and unique streetscape endure for future generations.

Cultural Diversity and Global Fusion: The intersection's allure extends beyond its architectural beauty and artistic appeal. Spring St & Mercer St is a microcosm of New York City's cultural diversity, with a kaleidoscope of languages, cuisines, and influences converging in this vibrant corner of Manhattan. The intersection's dynamic environment reflects the global nature of the city itself, creating a rich tapestry of experiences for residents and visitors.

Public Art Installations and Creative Expression: Spring St & Mercer St often serves as a canvas for public art installations, adding an interactive and dynamic element to the neighborhood's streets. These installations range from large sculptures to temporary exhibits, inviting pedestrians to engage with art in unexpected ways. This synergy between art and urban space enhances the intersection's aesthetic appeal and reinforces its reputation as a cultural epicenter.

Film and Television Backdrop: The intersection's picturesque charm and unique ambiance have made it a sought-after location for film and television productions. Its cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and eclectic atmosphere have graced the screens of countless movies and TV shows, further solidifying its status as an iconic New York City landmark.

Historical Role in Manufacturing and Textiles: Spring St & Mercer St stands as a reminder of its role in New York's industrial past. During the 19th century, the intersection was abuzz with textile manufacturing, housing warehouses that produced fabrics and garments. The remnants of this legacy can still be seen in the architectural details of the buildings that line the streets.

SoHo Arts Festival and Creative Celebrations: The SoHo Arts Festival, an annual event held near Spring St & Mercer St, celebrates the neighborhood's artistic heritage. This festival attracts artists, art aficionados, and curious visitors, offering a diverse range of exhibitions, performances, and interactive experiences that showcase the creative spirit of the area.

Culinary Delights and Gastronomic Exploration: The intersection is a haven for food enthusiasts, offering an array of dining options that cater to diverse tastes. From cozy cafes serving artisanal coffee and pastries to upscale restaurants featuring innovative gastronomy, Spring St & Mercer St promises a culinary journey that mirrors the neighborhood's fusion of influences.

Community Engagement and Public Spaces: Spring St & Mercer St serves as a communal space where locals and visitors come together. Public plazas, benches, and walkways encourage interaction and create opportunities for spontaneous connections. The intersection's inclusive environment fosters a sense of belonging and camaraderie among the people who frequent its streets.

Urban Renewal and Historical Preservation: The revitalization of Spring St & Mercer St showcases the power of urban renewal efforts. The successful preservation of its historic architecture, combined with adaptive reuse and creative repurposing, has breathed new life into the intersection and surrounding areas, offering a blueprint for sustainable urban development.

A Living Emblem of New York's Spirit: Spring St & Mercer St encapsulates the essence of New York City's resilience, creativity, and cultural vibrancy. As an enduring symbol of transformation and reinvention, this intersection embodies the city's ability to evolve while preserving its heritage, making it a captivating microcosm of the larger New York narrative.

Spring St & Mercer St in New York City is a microcosm of the city's essence – a captivating blend of history, culture, creativity, and commerce. Its evolution from an industrial hub to an artistic haven and fashion destination is a testament to the dynamic nature of urban landscapes. This intersection serves as a reminder that while cities may constantly evolve, they also have the remarkable ability to preserve their heritage and offer a space where diverse communities can flourish. Spring St & Mercer St is not just an intersection; it's a reflection of the spirit of New York itself.

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ask-the-dweets · 1 year

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Demon/angel AU has got me in a choke hold right now, Also a little bit of fallout AU to a lesser extent but that doesn’t have any art ....yet

Anyway, Pizza (Paisley) is a fire demon, Fancy (Finley) is an incubus, Elf (Aelthiel/Aelth) is a messenger angel, and Dwi is a high level crossroads demon

I’ll put more info under the read more for anyone who’s interested in my blorbage, this AU also kinda intermingles with GTA sorta

Starting off with Dwi because they are the head demon to Finley and Paisley so they are intertwined a bit for the setting

Dwi

“The Devil” - a high level crossroads demon

normally they’re an old poweful Entity so you can kinda get an idea for just how high level they are in this AU XD

They own... basically a mall, if not a super-mall, that has two parts to it. The general mall area, where you’ll see your typical shops, and the adults-only restricted area, where you’ll find clubs, liquor stores, adult shops, bars, etc.

Dwi is a crossroads demon who loves making deals

They rarely have a human’s best interest at heart and have very little, if any, morals

As long as their Demons are performing their required jobs, be it around their shops or more nefarious things, they keep a relatively loose hold on what their Demons do in their free time

As far as Demons go they’re honestly not all that bad a boss, very dangerous if you underperform/aren't following rules though

They often present themself as a businessman and VIP and almost always carry an air of importance to them

Their main interest is collecting souls and spreading sin and normally only ever need to stir the pot to seal a deal

Of course that doesn’t mean they aren’t insufferable to talk to with how they present themself

They are basically a mob boss with all of the Demons they watch over and deals they make

They do not need to eat or sleep, and if they do it’s just for show

It would likely take multiple angels and a good plan to exorcize them

All of their demons are visibly marked with a brand that can be mistaken for a tattoo (unsure if it’d look like the obsession mark or not)

Dwi made a deal with heaven to help curb the amount of loose demons wandering amok

They collect stray demons and employ them at their establishment, send them back to hell or eradicate them. Depending on how their meeting goes

while Dwi's mall has a high concentration of demons, Contracts and general decent living conditions stop there from being too much havoc.

and of course anyone who is making too much trouble has to answer to Dwi….. soooo

Because Dwi is helping heaven by keeping unruly demons off the street their shopping district is allowed to stand as it is and has frequent angelic visitors.

There is nothing really stopping some self-righteous angel from attacking the mall, though it’ll likely end poorly for them and heaven would not be very happy considering Dwi's district is protected

Paisley (Pizza)

Fire Demon

A fire elemental Demon, he isn’t super strong or too much of a threat. Still strong enough to not be easily exorcized by a human though

And still plenty a threat to a human, he could easily burn one alive if he wanted to (which he doesn’t)

For the most part he works at a Pizza place and tries to stay out of trouble with his head Demon so he isn’t sent back to hell

He does deliveries and cooks, depending on what’s needed at the time

He can use his own fire to cook, at the pizzeria or otherwise if he wants to

He drives a sports bike normally since it’s easy to park and cheap on gas and repairs. Bonus points since it goes fast!!

He is a rather reckless driver and tends to drive far too fast… best to not let him drive if you can help it

Spunky but cowardly, he’d be quaking in his boots if he thought his life was in danger

Very afraid of angels

Energetic, honestly just loving life, he much prefers being in the overworld and doesn’t mind the work because of the freedoms that come with it

Still awkward, excitable and kinda fidgety

It’s rare that Pizza is actually getting into any sort of trouble, he’s mildly mischievous but the only time he’d do anything worse is if he is asked to so by his head Demon

That and maybe speeding tickets… but that’s just like normal human stuff

Otherwise he is literally just some little pizza guy

If he were a devil on your shoulder he’d likely be impulsive, tempting you to be spontaneous or to do something at the drop of a hat

He does need to eat and sleep sometimes but not very often. Like sleep every 2nd night for 2-3hrs for a full rest and just kinda eats when he wants if he feels like it.

It could probably take a group of strong human demon hunters to exorcize him

Finley (Fancy)

incubus

a higher level demon than Pizza but still nothing in comparison to Dwi

He works as a stripper for a place called ‘the underworld’ and goes by the stripper name Fancy*

If you actually know him, *he does not like being called Fancy outside of work

His stripper name is ‘Fancy’ because he tends to be dressed up, in suits, vests and button ups.

He often looks like he came straight from the office or will literally step out from tending the bar to dance sometimes.

Fancy normally only takes harmless amounts of energy from club patrons

Outside of the club he also has an interest in street racing, he does it sometimes and is pretty good at it

He has two racing cars, and leans towards station wagons and smaller more compact cars

Outside of street racing he’s actually an insufferably responsible driver

Since he’s into cars and racing he can actually tinker with them a bit too, though his expertise is in sports cars and racing builds… not junkers

Considering his rank and abilities Fancy is still a rather nice guy, and tends to only truly become dangerous to bad people

He has helped out good people in bad situations multiple times

He has used his incubus powers to work at office jobs and the like, targeting abusive higher-ups and is not opposed to draining truly despicable people of their life completely

BUT, for the most part he’s sated at the club and doesn’t take any energy that would actually harm someone

Besides his street racing, and some-odd vigilante stints, he stays out of trouble unless asked to do something by his head Demon

Since he’s rather responsible and nice he is often stuck teaching newbies, though he doesn’t mind all that much.

He’s also strong enough that he can put a rowdie newbie in their place if needed

He doesn’t need to eat or sleep if he has enough energy. Sometimes he does anyway just because he likes to, or will have to rest when he’s weaker. He never really has to eat but it still tastes good so he does it sometimes.

Draining someone’s lifeforce can give him enough energy for a month or two

It would likely take an angel to exorcize him properly

Aelth/Aelthiel (Elf)

Messenger angel

Primarily called Aelth by other angels

Demons and humans are more likely to receive “Eugene, Gene for short.”

Commonly associated with Christmas and elves, or mistaken for a pixie or fairy on the odd occasion

He delivers messages and prophecies to those selected by heaven

Though some of it is rather lame where he is literally just a middle man to communicate between those in heaven to other angels or even demons

He delivers messages to all sorts of people, angels, demons and fallen angels

Because most of his job is talking with and helping all sorts of people:

he knows many languages

Knows quite a bit about most societies and their ways of life

Is very sociable himself and can get lonely easy

He used to show himself the most in the winter months especially around Christmas, as this was normally the time he would be sent down from heaven.

Which had the effect of christmas elves in this universe being based off of him.

It’s likely someone heard his name, Aelth, and thought they had said “Elf”

Now he spends much more time on earth than he used to

All messenger angels were accompanied by their chosen instruments, his being a harp, often used to announce himself and to help channel his magic

He also has bells that chime on his clothing and add to his presence and music

His angelic form is nearly human with large golden wings, long pointed ears and a halo that floats behind his head

He now lives more on earth and is given tasks while staying down there, he can return to heaven if he likes but he prefers more human mundane things

As a human job he’s a pilot, he can fly most things but he mainly flies helicopters for local tourists, news reporters, search and rescue and the like

Aelth’s magic:

Quick traveling, he doesn’t necessarily teleport but he can fly extremely fast. So fast it might as well be considered teleporting at times

Tracking, he knows where someone is at any given moment (not necessarily what they’re doing) This only works if he’s given the specific person to track directly from heaven or he is already familiar with the person. Higher level demons and angels can block him

Communication, as stated he’s a messenger angel. He can receive messages directly from heaven and relay them to others. He also knows pretty much any language so that he can relay this information properly.

Voice mimicry, he can mimic the message sender's voice for emphasis as to whom it’s from. He can also mimic someone’s voice if he’s heard it enough.

Invisibility, He can choose who to be visible to and hide himself from most people. Higher level demons and angels would still be able to see him

Size change, he can shrink himself if needed, all the way down to being small enough to fit in someone's palm. He can't make himself larger than his normal size though. (5'10")

As a messenger angel, he is a little physically weaker than some since he is not a front line angel who battles demons and such, but he is still plenty strong enough to run if needed since he is still in close contact with dangerous beings

Also, being a messenger angel he is extremely fast when he flies. You won’t find anything faster than a messenger angel with a deadline XD

Imps

There are two different versions of imps, but it can be hard to tell them apart sometimes

When a demon is new they tend to be small humanoid mischievous creatures who enjoy causing havoc

overall they’re more of a nuisance than an actual threat and can be easily dealt with if needed

The second form of an imp is a grown demon who has had their power suppressed

This can be a temporary fix to deal with a demon if they are too powerful to exorcize

A grown imp is extremely durable, in this form they may not have much power or magic but it’s also extremely unlikely you’d be able to kill the thing either. Slice them to bits and they’ll just regenerate

Imps are unable to speak, tend to be relatively weak (strength wise), can hardly use any magic (if at all), and are normally around the size of a house cat

This also means that turning a demon into an imp is not useful if you are looking for information from them

Strong demons can turn lesser demons into imps temporarily as a display of power or if the lesser demon is being annoying.

This does take a little bit of effort so it is unlikely a demon will just do it out of the blue

In their imp forms they may be a little more mischievous or animalistic, like a young imp would be

A feisty demon might become more unbearable as an imp, a greedy one might start stealing and hoarding things they’ve found, a violent one may be very prone to attacking everything it sees, etc.

The best way to tell a young demon imp from an adult imp is by distinguishing features, young imps tend to be missing features that would make them stand out from others (tail spikes, specific horns, markings, etc.)

#sketch dump #artwork #art of pizza #art of fancy #art of elf #art of dwi #dweets au #demon angel au #I have been blorbing with them so much #if you can't tell by the huge amount of art XD #honestly that's not even all of it but that's all of it that imma share lol

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scotianostra · 8 months

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Tollcross.

This is a major road junction to the south west of the city centre of Edinburgh, which takes its name from a local historical land area.

The earliest reference to Tollcross dates from 1439 with Tolcors being the typical early form with the cors ending continuing in use to the late 18th century. Towcroce and Tolcroce appear in the early 16th century. Stuart Harris has pointed out that there were no crossroads until modern times and that there is no evidence for such meaning as "toll at a crossroad". He derives the name from cors with cros as a later form (as in Old Welsh toll cors, meaning a boggy hollow) and that the ending -corse would have aptly described the low-lying area beside the now culverted Lochrin Burn running between the slopes of the Burgh Muir and the High Riggs south of the Grassmarket, High Riggs is the area behind the trees in the middle of the pic.

From the earliest, the name has referred to an area of land. It is called "Lands of Tolcross" in a 1649 Charter of Charles II: "South parts of Tollcross owned by Major James Weir" in 1814: "That part of the village of Portsburgh called Tollcross" in 1836. In an Act of 1771 in the reign of George III, when suburbs outside the royalty of Edinburgh were made into districts, one of the districts was "to be one District called Toll-Cross".

Archaeological excavations by Headland Archaeology in 2012, as part of a planning condition in advance of development, found evidence of occupation of the area during the Medieval period. The excavations found the transformation of the area from an agricultural landscape to an industrial area, including the remains of the Lochrin Distillery, a slaughterhouses, Edinburgh Ice and Cold Storage Company’s unit, an ice rink and a garage, that had been built over each other.

Tollcross is at the end of the road which runs from the West End of Princes Street, up Lothian Road, to Earl Grey Street to one of the busiest junctionsin the citym where t leads straight on to Brougham Stree towards The Meadows, to the right on to Home Street, the road leads to Bruntsfield and Morningside, and to the left along Lauriston Place past Edinburgh College of Art, George Herriots School and The University of Edinburgh at Teviot.

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beardedmrbean · 1 year

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re: new hampshire donut sign: it's not as bleak as it seems. there is a little bit of context missing in the story. billboards are illegal in maine and new hampshire because the people who live there hate the city and don't want maine and new hampshire to look like one. it's a very strongly held opinion in the area that billboards are tacky and make the road look like ass.

meanwhile, the area the sign was painted in, conway, is turning into a circus. when i was in my early twenties, that was where the cool kids from lakes region (southern maine) would go to hang. like, the city itself is turning into some sort of amalgamation of aspen and a mall; you've got the ski resorts, the high end shopping district (gucci, prada, disney store, nike, all of it), etc etc etc

so, yeah, it sounds bad they way they've worded it, and yeah, i'm inclined to say "come on, guys. it's just a mural." but it just so happens that north conway is actually at a crossroads right now and allowing a mural like that would unfortunately allow companies like nike and prada, who are already in the area, to get a foothold in and say "look i know you said no billboards or huge advertisements, BUT. you allowed that one. so." so it's really, unfortunately, more about keeping shitty corporations from taking advantage of a small town because obviously, everyone knows they will.

I didn't really have much of a opinion on that one one way or the other, other than it feeling like the kind of nonsense you get from a HOA when your mailbox is the wrong colour.

There's ways around a lot of those regulations too, surprised nobody has gone and tried to rename the painting and call it a 'community art display' and then every 6-12 months have a community competition to determine what the new display is, keep it something local and current.

May or may not work, but there's always a way around these things using clever wording or something.

I hope they can save the piece even if it can't stay on display, people worked hard on it and it's a shame to see that get destroyed because of petty bureaucracy.

#anonymous

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richpeoplenetworth · 7 months

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Ralph Macchio, a renowned American actor, film director, songwriter, and TV producer, was born on November 4, 1961, in Huntington, New York, United States. His dedicated fan base often seeks information about his financial success. For those who admire Ralph Macchio, it's worth noting that his net worth in 2023 stands at an impressive $8.4 million, a testament to his hard work and dedication throughout his career.

Ralph Macchio is most celebrated for his iconic portrayal of Daniel LaRusso in the acclaimed Karate Kid film series and the popular television series Cobra Kai. His talent has also shone through in other memorable roles, including Eugene Martone in Crossroads, Archie Rodriguez in Ugly Betty, Johnny Cade in The Outsiders, Jeremy Andretti in Eight Is Enough, and Bill Gambini in My Cousin Vinny. His enduring success in the entertainment industry continues to captivate audiences across America.

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Ralph Macchio, born on November 4, 1961, in Huntington, New York, United States, was raised by his parents in the vibrant city of New York. Hailing from an Italian descent, Ralph's passion for acting ignited at an early age. At the tender age of 3, he embarked on a journey in the world of performance arts by starting to learn tap dance.

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Welcome to Serenissima

Before we dive into the fateful event that will shape the characters in the novel, let's learn a little bit about the world in which Matthias and his various headaches - I mean, friends and acquaintances - live.

Serenissima - The Floating City

Welcome to the floating city-state of Serenissima. Located just off the coast of Ejalbenoh to the north (and Tefritn beyond that), Faitne to the northeast and Iite to the southeast, Serenissima occupies a prime strategic position.

With the waters of the sea surrounding it, Serenissima has maintained a strict hold on its independence and serves as a cultural crossroads. A trade center, a haven for artists, and overflowing with universities, Serenissima's power far outweighs its small size.

While filled with boundary-pushing scholars and artists from all walks of life, Serenissima is also very religious, worshiping the gods in the annual twelve-day Masquerade where the citizens adopt masks. Originally a way to mimic the faceless, unknowable, genderless gods, the masks have since evolved into works of art, statements of identity, and colorful costumes.

The citizens believe Serenissima's ability to float in one place on the water is a generous and unusually large gift from the gods, and with no other theory to explain the phenomenon, it is the widely accepted hypothesis. Their devotion to the gods is their way of maintaining the gods' favor so that the city will never sink beneath the waves.

With limited space, buildings tend to be many stories high, with each story either housing one large apartment or several smaller apartments. Restaurants are often on these upper floors as well to take advantage of the view. People tend to live on top of each other, but that's how the citizens like it. Serenissima is not the place to live if you don't like chaos, the nightlife, or people.

(Matthias dislikes all three. Someone help him.)

With a fairly temperate climate, Serenissima is a popular vacation spot, although opinions on tourists vary. They're vital to the economy, but others dislike them and prefer the city to focus on fostering artistry and the university culture. Then again, the university students aren't exactly known for their decorum, either.

Like the surrounding countries, Serenissima is run by a monarchy, although it is in a precarious position with only one heir remaining, Cassandra di Adriel. With Ejalbenoh and Tefritn at war, Serenissima's neutrality and independence are more at risk than ever.

Instead of streets, Serenissima has canals. There is a tradition of city orphans being named after the canals, such as the Sapphire Canal in the art district and the Festival Canal that makes up the city's parade route for festivals. Other important routes include the Grand Canal, which is the main waterway, and the King's and Queen's Canals which lead to the imperial palace, and the Prisoner's Canal which leads past the jail.

Temples to the gods are found all over, but since the gods are believed to reside in the ocean's depths and in the stars, tributes and prayers are placed on floating lanterns cast into the water or tied to Phoenix Feathers (fireworks) and shot into the sky to make your hopes and dreams known.

Finally, Serenissima also prides itself on being provocative in fashion. While other countries can be a bit more buttoned up when it comes to sex and to clothing, Serenissima citizens see no reason to stand on modesty. Outfits are often adapted from other countries' fashions and given a more daring twist such as a high leg slit. This is done regardless of gender.

But possibly the most famous part of the city-state are its living gondolas...

The Dragons

No one knows how the dragons of Serenissima came to be, only that they've been around for as long as anyone can remember. So long as Serenissima has existed, so have its water-bound dragons.

Dragons can breathe underwater, moving through it sinuously from side to side like snakes. They can also manipulate the water around them. This allows them to break up chunks of ice, push objects out of their way, and so on.

While dragons can fish for themselves, their diet must be supplemented with gemstones, and so a symbiotic relationship has developed between the dragons and the people. Dragons live in 'stables' owned by businesses or the rich, who keep them fed on a steady diet of gemstones in exchange for ferrying people through the city.

The dragons are beloved by the people and well-treated. They're also very intelligent. No dragon stays in a 'stable' unless it wants to, and so the stable keepers are careful to always treat the dragons well and spoil them if necessary. Dragons will have preferred gemstones, usually pearls, but will usually eat any gemstone offered.

Sporting spectacular furry manes and long snouts with webbed feet, and scales all over their body, dragons are various shades of blue, green, and purple. Some are multicolored or have black and white on them as well creating patterns similar to those found on fish. Only the males have manes, and the bigger the mane the more impressive the male is considered by the females. However, dragons can change gender at will, signified by growing or shedding a mane. They have cat eyes, going into slits in the light and then pupils expanding to see better in the dark. Dragons have icy breath if they choose and can also store up water to unleash in a torrent, should they feel offended or endangered.

Dragons are capable of communication, and do so by humming and wordless singing. Dragon riders who partner with the dragons learn to communicate back at them in their own hums and notes, but will also communicate using sign language. Dragon riders and dragons pair for life, and the 'language' the two speak to each other is often highly personalized.

While the dragons are a major draw to Serenissima for some, other visitors can be disconcerted by them. Some dragons can grow to be twenty feet long, since they grow throughout their entire lives.

While the dragons are not 'owned' and can leave at any time, it is understandably expensive to buy gemstones to house dragons, and so having many dragons in your 'stable' is a status symbol.

Common colloquialisms often relate to dragons (see last section of post). Used to get around town unless you want to swim, dragons are truly a vital part of Serenissima.

The Gods and Their Gifts

All gods are addressed as they/them and have no names, since their names are sacred and therefore unknowable to humans. They are addressed only by their title such as "the god of art." People swear "by the gods" and "for the sake of the gods."

The tradition of Masquerade started as a way for the citizens of Serenissima to flatter the gods through imitation, mimicking their genderless and unknowable nature by putting on masks. Each day of Masquerade is devoted to a particular god, and while people tend to consider waking up sober and/or sans headache is a sign you didn't party hard enough, those twelve days are also days of heavy worship and donation to the gods, their priests, and their temples. The gods are:

God of Life

God of Healing and Medicine

God of Wealth

God of the Sea

God of Discord and Chaos

God of Learning and Scholars

God of Love and Fertility

God of Earth

God of the Dead

God of Storms

God of War

God of Art

Some gods are more beloved and others are more feared, for obvious reasons. Citizens tend to worship the god of storms in an attempt to appease them, while they worship the gods of life, love, and wealth in hopes of gaining favor.

However, other gods have a more complex relationship with the people. There is no true earth on Serenissima, and so that god is treated almost like the god of trade and foreign relations with countries that are on solid ground. The god of war is worshiped out of appeasement, but this war is not restricted merely to that between countries. This is the god you pray to when you wish for victory in a legal matter, or to settle an argument.

Living on the water, the dead are given sea burials, rowing the bodies out a far distance from the city and weighing them down with items, especially items that were special to them or might serve them in the next life. Death is a fact of life, and the god of it is not so much feared as simply respected, and viewed with a sense of melancholy.

The gods do not directly interfere in the lives of mortals and have not for centuries upon centuries (at least according to legend). They do not speak directly to their priests or others. However, a god may show its favor in subtle ways - usually by the gifting of magic.

Magic is subtle and is considered a reward for developing a skill or talent. If you work hard at something and become highly skilled at it, you may find that you can now do things with that skill that would otherwise be impossible. Festivity bar Corleone devoted her life to spycraft, and to the art of embroidery, from a young age. Now, she embroiders maps that are alive, and shift to show the fates of nations in real-time.

Whatever a person's magic, it is a gift from the gods and venerated as a reward for hard work, dedication, and talent. That magic is not applicable to other things. Your magic is an enhancement of that one skill, and nothing else.

Magic is not generally viewed as something that makes you incredibly powerful, or as something to fear with a few exceptions (as seen below in the Monarchy section). Magic is everyday, a positive sign that the gods are still around and attentive to their worshipers. It's similar to someone being blessed with good looks - positive, for sure, but not something you're going to hold a city-wide celebration over.

Because of this, however, sometimes people who have honed a skill or talent through entirely natural means will be assumed to have magic by others. Matthias gets this a lot (someone please help him).

When praying to the gods for help, answers, or otherwise, do not look for large signs or tangible interference. Look for your prayers to be answered in small, material ways. As a result priests are considered stand-ins for their gods not because the gods speak through them but because the priests train in the skills and qualities represented by the gods in order to to the gods' work for them. Priests of the god of love and fertility offer sex and relationship advice, and priests of the god of death serve as death doulas, while priests of the god of war are often called in to serve as mediators for issues you don't want to take to formal court.

While the gods themselves are not felt, their gifts are, and the work of individuals with magic is something no one can dismiss when trying to solve a murder.

Masquerade

Masquerade is the most important time of the year for Serenissima. People come from all over the world to participate in it and so the city-state makes most of its money for the year from this. Funerals, weddings, and births are planned around Masquerade to take place on lucky days. When speaking of the festival itself, a capital ‘M’ is used. When speaking of a masquerade party, a lowercase ‘m’ is used. The days are known as ‘masques’ so there is Red Masque, Yellow Masque, and so on.

This is usually the time of year when foreign dignitaries, nobles, and royals will visit. Impressing them is very important to Serenissima’s royal family and its nobility. Nobles compete for the honor of officially hosting a masquerade party. There is one official party a night for the nobility that the royals and visiting dignitaries attend, so there are twelve slots open. Generally, the richest families get the slots since they can afford it and it is custom that a portion of money is also donated to charity. If a family has money and fears it will not be enough to host an impressive masquerade but that they will be chosen anyway, they will donate enough wealth to charity beforehand so that their economic status is lowered and they won’t be considered as possible hosts.

This is also when the new ruler will be crowned, if there is a ruler to be crowned. The coronation happens the final night of Masquerade since Masquerade ushers in a new year. Royals are supposed to be good patrons of the arts and so the final night of Masquerade is held in the palace and includes a presentation of art the royal family has bought either earlier that day, at some point in the year, or commissioned to be debuted this night.

There are various opportunities for feelings to be declared and gifts to be exchanged, and many people who are of lower status will give and receive presents at this time rather than on their birthday (many people also literally celebrate their birthday during this time). It’s also considered the best time for charity and so many lower classes receive a financial boost in some way or another. However, many families also strain their wallets spending money celebrating. If there’s ever a time for an addict to fall prey to habit again, it’s at Masquerade.

Each day is associated with a particular god and so the traits of that god are celebrated.

One: Red – God of Life

Two: Yellow – God of Healing and Medicine

Three: Green – God of Wealth

Four: Blue – God of the Sea

Five: Orange – God of Discord and Chaos

Six: Purple – God of Learning and Scholars

Seven: Pink – God of Love and Fertility

Eight: Brown – God of Earth

Nine: White – God of the Dead

Ten: Black – God of Storms

Eleven: Silver – God of War

Twelve: Gold – God of Art

A lot of sex happens on the first and seventh days, since red is associated with life so it’s thought your child will have a good life if conceived on that day (it’s even better if the child is born on that day and so couples will try to plan getting pregnant so that the birth will happen on the red masque day, with some women inducing pregnancy on that day if it doesn’t happen naturally) and since pink is associated with love and fertility.

Yellow is the color associated with medicine and healing. People will petition the god of healing on that day, and medical operations are supposed to be lucky/blessed. It’s considered polite on this day to give a gift of some kind to your local doctor or healer be it money or food.

Day three, the green day, is a day of sales. Go out and do your shopping! It’s the biggest shopping day of the year and people go mad. It’s Matthias’ second-least-favorite day since there are constant fights over merchandise, attempts at theft, and arguments between customers and workers.

No fish is eaten on day four, the day of the sea, since it’s considered disrespectful. All dragons have the day off on this day and are given extra treats. People tend to close businesses on this day since the lack of dragons makes it hard for people to get around.

Orange is a day for pranks since it’s associated with chaos and discord, and is Matthias’ least favorite day since his men are forced to run around and deal with the aftermath of people’s pranks (why is no one helping him). The one thing that’s off-limits is messing with the dragons. Not only are they sacred, dragons have been rumored to injure or eat people who try to use them in pranks.

Likewise, on the sixth day students are given gifts by their families, and tutors, scholars, and other academics are given gifts by their students. Universities tend to receive donations from noble families on this day. Traditionally sweethearts will exchange gifts of books on this day and it’s considered a good day to declare your feelings by gifting a book to someone. Picking a book showcases how well you know the person's tastes and personality, so there's a fair amount of pressure to get them a book they'll deeply enjoy.

Regarding the seventh day again, while a lot of sex happens... this is not the day to have sex if you don't want to get pregnant. While this has never been proven, it's considered common knowledge that if you don't want a kid, having sex capable of procreation on this day is jinxing yourself. Those uninterested in sex for one reason or another are often given small tokens by family, roommates, or neighbors called "Apology Gifts." While the name comes from the joke that it's to apologize for having to hear those around you banging like a screen door in a hurricane, the more serious reason is that this is also the day of love, in all its forms, and it's considered bad luck to think only of sex on this day.

Day eight, the day of earth, is considered a day of trade and foreign relations, since there isn’t much land in Serenissima. There are special deals for tourists in shops (proof of foreign citizenship must be shown) and peace treaties and trade deals between merchants are usually signed on this day. This is also a day for headaches for poor Matthias. Seriously can we get this guy a vacation.

The ninth day is the most serious day when people remember and honor the dead, lighting white candles for them. Jasmine, a white flower, is used on this day. Candles smell of jasmine and jasmine flowers are thrown by the people in the canal that flows to the island of the dead (where the final ceremonies are performed). If someone dies close to Masquerade, then relatives will hold off having the funeral until this day. Most parties that evening are wakes and people will wait up for dead loved ones to return and visit, leaving out food and trinkets for them. Conversely, if a family has been in mourning for a relative who died last year, this is the final day of wearing a white armband or white clothing—after this they have emerged from mourning. This is Matthias’ favorite day since it’s so quiet and he feels the presence of his dead family. He isn’t normally religious but this one day means a lot to him.

The tenth and eleventh days are days of revelry, but also tension. The god of storms is kept away by loud revelry because if the city makes enough noise, the god thinks there is already a storm going on so they don’t need to send another one. But offerings and prayers are also given to them so that they don’t think the citizens don’t need them or have forgotten them. The silver day of war (silver for steel and other metal weapons) is considered a good day to settle arguments and have legal hearings, but that all other activities and endeavors will be cursed. People don’t get married, have sex, take tests, or start new ventures on this day and people will try to avoid giving birth if at all possible since a baby born on this day (it is believed) will be cursed with a tempestuous life and bad luck.

The final day celebrates art. Much art is on sale, and artists are given grants, donations, and gifts. It’s a day to buy art as a gift for loved ones and many people propose on this day using specially-commissioned pieces of art. It’s the final day of Masquerade and so the partying has reached its peak.

In order to honor the gods (and show off your fashion taste), people no only wear masks but outfits corresponding to the color of the day. Technically, you only have to wear one thing in that day's color, such as an armband, a hat, or pair of shoes. Most people, however, go all-out and will wear outfits made entirely in that color. People can plan all year for their masks and outfits.

The key to Masquerade, however, are the masks.

As this started as a way to honor the gods, it is considered deeply bad luck to go out on Masquerade sans mask. There are rare exceptions, such as those in the city guard - it would be all too easy for someone to impersonate a guard if they were allowed to cover their face, and so guards go without masks while on duty.

For everyone else, a mask is a must from the time you get up in the morning and leave your home. This means, however, that Masquerade is the perfect time of year to pretend to be someone you're not, whether that's an entirely new identity... or imitating someone else. Identities are often swapped or hidden, and the whole thing is treated like a game. You're not allowed to tell a person who you are (unless necessary) and the other person has to try and figure it out. If a person guesses correctly you must tell them so, otherwise it's considered bad luck. However, many people take that chance and lie anyway, not wanting to be discovered.

Very much based on the honor system, the fear of the gods leads most people to behave with integrity, even if they also take the chance to behave in ways they normally wouldn't (different gender presentation, trying kinkier sex than usual, performing on stage, etc). With your face covered, your actions don't necessarily have consequences, and that is too big of a temptation for most to ignore. But while most are generally harmless, there are those who take advantage, which makes the city guard extra vigilante in being there to assist those who need it.

Among the rich and noble, where their every move is watched and judged by the others, the stakes are even higher. People will go to great lengths to keep their identities during Masquerade hidden including magic, swapping places with others, and paying lookalikes.

Between the honoring of the gods, the nonstop parties, the sales and art showcases, and the public fashion show, Masquerade is undoubtedly the best and most insane time of the year for Serenissima.

And the worst time for a murder.

A Tradition of Monarchy

Serenissima and its four surrounding countries are governed more or less by some form of monarchy. Whether that monarchy is absolute or in conjunction with another governing body, the tradition of a powerful ruler still holds strong given its history.

The ruling families are all major exceptions to the rules of magic. While magic is a subtle gift from the gods as a reward for dedication, for these families, it is nothing short of a divine and terrifying power. Centuries ago, certain people found they had particular and powerful magical abilities, such as the ability to wield and create fire, or the gift to heal or destroy with a single touch.

What was more, these powers were inherited by their children, and their children's children, something that never happened to others - when a person is gifted magic by the gods, their gift dies with them.

Seeing these individuals as powerful protectors and leaders, nations naturally formed around their dynasties, shaping eventually into the countries as we know them today. While opinions are not universal on the matter, most see these unusually strong and persistent magical gifts as signs from the gods that these people are meant to be their rulers, and nobody wants to risk defying the gods to truly test that theory... yet.

In Serenissima, the di Adriel family has inherited a dual power. With a simple touch, Cassandra can heal someone of illness or wounds... or burn the life right out of their body from the inside out. She holds regular "touchings" where the afflicted line up to receive her healing, and she personally executes those deemed by the justice system to have earned a death sentence.

These are the only two duties she has been allowed by Dante di Fratelli, the regent of Serenissima. While there are those who say he tried to stop her from doing these as well, Cassandra's family has performed such duties for decades and it would be going dangerously against tradition to force her to stop. Cassandra takes both of her duties seriously and considers them no less than sacred.

Others, however, do not wield their inherited abilities so responsibly.

Country #1: Ejalbenoh

Located just to the north of Serenissima, Ejalbenoh is much more culturally conservative than Serenissima. Their climate is known for its rich fields and forests, and they are primarily focused on agriculture. They tend to wear very structured but form-fitting clothing and play around with using padding and fabric cuts to create slightly exaggerated silhouettes.

Co-ruled by a monarchy with an elected parliament, Ejalbenoh is currently locked in a war with its northern neighbor Tefritn.

Country #2: Tefritn

Located further north, Tefritn is a climate with long, blizzard-blasted winters, and arid, dry steppes. Many Tefritns are noted for their red hair, and if someone outside the country has natural red hair they undoubtedly have Tefritn ancestry.

A passionate, loud, and boisterous people, Tefritns believe in defying the cold and dark rather than letting it cow them. They are ruled by an absolute monarchy, but the royal family is large, sprawling, and rumored to be dotted with bastards. The royal family's infighting has spilled over into a war with Ejalbenoh, which unfortunately has put Serenissima in the middle.

Unable to cross through Ejalbenoh to trade with others, Tefritns have expanded their impressive navy to include battle-ready merchant vessels and have taken to using the sea route to make port in Serenissima, and trade there. Serenissima publicly maintains its neutrality, but both Tefritn and Ejalbenoh are aware that whoever controls Serenissima would effectively block the other from all foreign relations (or at least make it extremely difficult), putting Serenissima's independence in deep jeopardy.

Country #3: Iite

Located to the southeast of Serenissima, Iite is a place with dry mountains in the north bordering Faitne and humid jungles in the south. Iiteans wear colorful, thin clothes often embroidered with metal thread, layering up to keep cool while also avoiding sunburn. The way the cloth is draped around the body is a sign of what region the person is from, and clothing styles tend to be worn by all genders.

Iiteans deeply encourage scientific and technological innovation, and that is one of their main exports. They are also known for their fabrics and other textiles, furniture, spices, and colorful dyes used in art.

Iite is ruled by an oligarchy made up of the royal family and other nobles, each of whom governs a particular region. The royal family does have veto power, and the council is rather infamous for being unable to agree on anything. They've stayed neutral in the current war in part due to their location - and because nobody wants to piss off the people with the advanced weaponry.

Country #4: Faitne

Located north of Iite and to the east of Serenissima, Faitne is known as "the land of everything," with mountains, marshes, sprawling fields, and dense forests. They are ruled by an 'elected monarchy' where the various heirs campaign to be voted on by the people, and rule with the aid of elected advisors from various regions.

Faitne is the tastemaker of the area. Food, fashion trends, art movements, and novel genres tend to come from Faitne. Each region has a specific cuisine style both preserved and innovated on, and 'food tours' through the country are popular vacations for those who can afford it. The current fashion trend from Faitne is painted silk fabrics and clothing folded and layered into artistic shapes.

While in a precarious position geographically with the war, Faitne's been distracted lately by mysterious deaths within the royal family, and rumors are swirling of assassination.

Some Fun Serenissima Colloquialisms

“Like trying to keep a pearl from a dragon” = a difficult or near-impossible task

“A draconic relationship” = implies the relationship is based on wealth and gifts instead of actual affection – a sugar daddy/baby relationship

“Dragons swim where they want” = you can’t keep something or someone from happening/a person will do what they please in spite of rules

“When the dragons leave” = yeah, that’ll be the day/an event that’ll never happen

“Colder than a dragon’s breath” = a cold day or an aloof person

“Shedding their mane/growing their mane” = made a life change, may or may not be related to gender

“Feed you to the dragons” = a casual or playful insult such as when a sibling is being annoying

That's (hopefully) enough world building to get you all started! I'm happy to answer questions and will probably do other (much shorter) posts like this to focus on specific aspects of the world. Please feel free to ask questions! I love talking about this story and this setting.

#lincoln writes #a masque of shadows #worldbuilding info

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World building Wednesday: Academia in Evelow

This week I want to talk about higher education in Evelow ! There's the standard grade levels stuff (elementary, high schools, etc.) but I want to talk about colleges, that's more interesting lol

of course college isn't necessary for Evelonians, but because Evelow is such a hot pot of history, art, and science, there's lots of opportunities to learn more.

map of Evelow for reference. Ignore the landmarks outside the city.

There are two community colleges, one for the east village and one for the west village. If you don't live in one of these villages and you don't want to commute, there are online courses available. They're sister schools so they're just called east village and west village community colleges (evcc and wvcc).

Since many of my ocs live in the east village, some of them are currently enrolled. Heidi is taking some general courses and may or may not transfer to university, but she also thinks university is kind of a scam, so she's indecisive.

Advik is also taking art classes there. Which, speaking of art classes...

There's an art school in the golden district. (You can't see the tiny font, but it's at the top of the map) The Golden district is already a major hub for the arts, so no wonder they'd have the art school there. Music, theater, etc. is all found here.

Also, no. Advik did not want to live in the golden district. Which is why he doesn't want to go to the "bigger fancier" art school.

There's one university, but it's rather large and includes graduate programs. University of Evelow, what a title. It's located downtown, but they have a satellite campus in the East Village, which is where Avery currently goes for her masters degree in history. (I had an accompanying picture for this in mind, but I don't have time to start that today, so we may see it later this week lol)

With this in mind I just wanted to make a collection of all of my ocs currently in school:

As mentioned, Heidi is at EVCC for communication and Advik for fine arts

Avery is at Uni (I really don't want to call it UE..) for masters in History. The academics have had conflicts with the scholars (those are two different things, yes, i can explain) and since Avery has worked in the temple, she is at a crossroads

Echo is pursuing their doctorates in genetics. Just because their clone has the degree doesn't mean Echo is automatically entitled to it. Clone laws only get you so far, you have to earn some things lol

Ian is at Uni for communication. (Heidi rolls her eyes)

Celeste takes a class or so at the university for funsies. She's not intending on majoring in anything, she just likes learning about the world.

#world building #sorry i don't have visuals for this.. i definitely still want to draw the avery picture #i was imagining story beats of her in school which is what prompted me to make this weeks world building post about school lol #there are some others with degrees but i just wanted to only list the ones currently in school

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Happy First Friday! Here are four from a past one in the Crossroads Arts District in Kansas City, Missouri. All of the art galleries are open and there is food and music on the streets. Happening tonight if you are in the area. Canon AE-1 FD f/1.4. Kodak Portra 400.

#kansascity #kcmo #first friday #canonae1 #35mm color film #filmisnotdead #believeinfilm #photographers on tumblr #original photographers #women street photographers #photobyvaleriejcochran

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What’s Out This Week? 4/26

Please, trees, free us from the pollen!

BLAB! Vol 1 TP - Monte Beauchamp, Noah Van Sciver & Ryan Heshka

BLAB!-the Harvey Award-winning anthology of cutting-edge comics, art, and culture-has returned to its comics roots with a stellar lineup of contributors. Noah Van Sciver depicts the tragic demise of Crime Does Not Pay editor Robert Wood. Ryan Heshka recounts the rise and fall of Superman creators Siegel and Shuster. Sasha Velour portrays the making of film director F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu. Children's book illustrator Giselle Potter examines Peter Rabbit author Beatrix Potter's passion as a naturalist. Illustrated articles include the history of the gorilla and a report on UFOs. All this and much more in Comics and Stories That Will Make You BLAB!

Black Cat Social Club TP - Christopher Painter & Bob Quinn

The story of three punk rock witches, Alice, Hazel, and Maggie, who cast spells with their songs to battle corporate demon jerks, defeat rival witch bands, save the world, and get to the next gig. Black Cat Social Club have been at this "band thing" for quite a while, with limited success. (Bummer.) Despite their kick-ass punk rock skills (and a little songcasting magic), these witchy women have been struggling to reach their big break. Discouraged, bassist Hazel sells her soul to a demon for more magical power, prompting singer/lead guitarist Alice to step in and assume the debt herself! Plus side, the band is killing it at their shows now. Downside? They may literally be killing the entire world by fueling these corporate demons' evil plans, which for sure involve brimstone, monsters... you know, the works! Can the band stop the apocalypse? Is drummer Maggie's songwriting, uh, "technique" the key? Will the demon Stan ever shut up?! If you've ever wished Josie and the Pussycats had more demons, or Buffy was fronting a three-piece rock band, you've found your next favorite book in Black Cat Social Club!

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Reiji's life is as miserable as the small town he can't escape. The most interesting thing that's ever happened there is a double suicide down by the river. Does Reiji have any power over his fate, or will he too fall into the abyss?

Charisma’s Turn GN - Monique Couvson & Amanda Jones

From the award-winning author of Pushout, an inspiring graphic novel about what can happen when Black girls are given the opportunity to find their genuine power. Charisma's Turn is a graphic novel that follows the dynamic story of Charisma, a Black high school student who is grappling with mounting pressures from home and school. When frustrations with her family intersect with a conflict at school, she reaches a crossroads, facing a choice that could change her future. Featuring vibrantly illustrated art from Amanda Jones and a foreword by poet, artist, and arts educator Susan Arauz Barnes, this book will appeal to teens, parents, educators, librarians, and more. Charisma's Turn exemplifies how Black girls can be truly empowered to reach their full potential when they have supportive educators and community members in their corner.

Cut-Over Criteria GN - Koala Omugi

A fresh new boys' love office romance in which opposites attract! Recent graduate Jin has been assigned to help out his upperclassman Seto, a highly competent but somewhat standoffish systems engineer. Though Jin is good at his job, he does seem to have his head in the clouds more often than not... and Seto's eyes always seem to linger on him more than they should!

Deep Cuts #1 (of 6) - Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, Danilo Beyruth & Chris Brunner

New Orleans, 1917. In the city's bustling red-light district, a young clarinet player lands a job with his hero-but he'll soon discover there's more to the music business than playing the right notes.

Join writers KYLE HIGGINS & JOE CLARK (RADIANT BLACK) and an ALL-STAR CAST OF ARTISTS for SIX DOUBLE-LENGTH ISSUES that weave stories of struggle, joy, and hope through the history of jazz!

Disney & Pixar’s Turning Red: 4*TOWN 4 Real GN - Dirchansky & KAlfee

4*Town 4 Ever! 4*Townies are hyped to see 4*Town performing their favorite hits live, but how will Canada's greatest boy band spend the day leading up to their epic Toronto concert? Hang with Robaire, Jesse, Tae Young, Aaron T, and Aaron Z as they enjoy a rare break in their busy schedules! Jesse and Tae Young embrace their artistic side and visit a ceramics museum, Aaron T gets his fashion on at the mall, and Aaron Z and Robaire stay in the dance studio to master their moves before the sold-out show. Only the realest fans deserve to get this up close and personal with Tween Beat Magazine's Hottest Band of the Year!

Fashion Illustration: Outfit Of The Day GN - Pie International

Fashion Illustration is a new genre in the Japanese illustration scene, offering the most up-to-date, modern and practical styles for everyday. This book introduces 40 up-and-coming illustrators from Japan who are becoming popular on social media, including Daisuke Richard the author of Kikanetsu published in June 2019. Filled with loads of cool, stylish coordinates and color patterns, this guide offers a whole new way for discovering new trends in fashion. Find your own outfit of the day!

Jujutsu Kaisen: Thorny Road At Dawn GN - Gege Akutami & Ballad Kitaguni

A modeling scout approaches Kugisaki, but he turns out to be a cursed speech user with an ulterior motive, and when Inumaki tries to rescue her, things don't quite turn out as planned. Mechamaru goes on a solo mission, Gojo and friends try to host a party, and more chilling and charming adventures ensue in these five short stories set in the world of Jujutsu Kaisen!

Money Shot Comes Again #1 - Tim Seeley & Gisele Lagace

The XXX-plorers are back on their hands and knees for the good of humanity! When the giant ass space jellyfish who run the ordered universe arrive on earth, the porn-stars-cum-science explorers must put away grudges, crushes, and side-hustles to once again take one (or two! or three!) for the team. An epicly sexy new arc begins, which takes aim at dumb billionaires and bad optics, and guest stars a LEGENDARY underground comix heroine! NEW ARTIST Gisele Lagace puts her sexy spin on the book!

New Retro Illustration Bilingual Edition GN - PIE INTERNATIONAL

Retro but modern. This is the new trend, the new way, the new form of illustration created by the new generation. "New retro," a combination of the word "New" and "Retrospective," is a phrase meaning "appreciating and enjoying something old while reimagining it into something modern." This book introduces 40 up-and-coming illustrators working in this "new retro" style. Through the 300 illustrations showcased in this one book, readers can appreciate and enjoy retro culture, items and motifs reimagined and transformed into something new.

Platinum Blood GN - Mor Ichigaya

Alucard, known by "Al" for short, is a vampire who has been raised by a priest, You. Providing Al the fluids he needs to survive has created an unusually close relationship between the two, but what will become of their partnership as You's mortality catches up to him? This book contains explicit content and mature themes, including incest and violence. It is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age.

QUEEN In Comics GN - Emmanuel Marie & Sophie Blitman

Brian May, Roger Taylor, and Freddie Mercury form one of the greatest rock bands in the world. Under the leadership of its charismatic singer, Queen is a planetary success for each hit with its decadent shows, inimitable aesthetics and style. "Bohemian Rhapsody", "We Are the Champions", "Don't Stop Me Now" or even "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" are just some of the hits! Discover the great stories and little secrets surrounding the legend!

Sacred Lamb GN - Tim Seeley & Jelena Dordevic

Online celebrity Kellyn West, who just recently dispatched "her" own stalker-slash-serial killer Clay Coogan on a live stream, finds herself the newest resident of a secluded town known as Sacred Lamb. This is where the government hides "endemic victims" under witness protection in hopes of preventing innocents from being murdered when, inevitably, psycho slashers return from the dead. But when the body count starts rising inside the barbed wire fences, Kellyn must team up with the original survivor girl, known only as "The Babysitter," to rally the E.V.s and withstand an army of slashers at their door, seemingly back from the dead, and definitely back for blood.

Sap Hunters HC - Laurent Genefort & Alexandre Ristorcelli

Through the branches of the gigantic World Tree, Pierig searches for the source of the malevolence that poisons the sap. The colossal branches of the World Tree are home to many diverse clans of people, each living among their tier. When Pierig, a Sap Diviner, is captured by the Bellicose clan for his rare skills, he learns that the World Tree is dying and its nourishing sap, the fuel for each of these communities, is being poisoned... Accompanied by three warriors, Pierig is forced to trace the origin of the evil that is eating away at the plant titan through each of its levels, and down to the very base if necessary. But along his journey, issues deeper than the root of this sickness begin to surface, putting everything Pierig knew to be true into question.

Silence #1 (of 5) - Devin Kraft

In this extraordinary Rock'n'Roll/Mythology mashup, Johanna Jones returns to her hometown of Anthem, a down-on-its-luck shipping town, to discover the ship her father sailed on has gone missing. She ends up aboard a yellow submarine named the Heart of Gold, headed directly into Hades' Hexagon to find the missing crew, accompanied by her childhood best friend, a rich young addict, and a punk legend.

Star Wars The High Republic Adventures: Quest Of The Jedi One-Shot - Claudia Gray, Fico Ossio & Tom Fowler

On the ancient world of Angcord, the Force works in unforeseen ways. When legendary Jedi Knight Barnabus Vim and his intrepid Padawan Bly arrive on this mysterious world, seeking an ancient artifact of the Force, they quickly find more than they were bargaining for. But just what is the mysterious Echo Stone, and what does its existence mean for the continued survival of all those who call Angcord home?

Souls Of Black Folk: A Graphic Interpretation GN - W E B Du Bois, Paul Buhle & Paul Peart-Smith

Peart-Smith's graphic adaptation provide historical and cultural contexts that bring to life the world behind Du Bois' words. Readers will get a deeper understanding of the cultural debates The Souls of Black Folk was engaging in, with more background on figures like Booker T. Washington, the advocate of black economic uplift, and the Pan-Africanist minister Alexander Crummell. This beautifully illustrated book vividly conveys the continuing legacy of The Souls of Black Folk, effectively updating it for the era of The 1619 Project and Black Lives Matter.

W0RLDTR33 #1 - James Tynion IV, Fernando Blanco, & Jordie Bellaire

In 1999, Gabriel and his friends discovered the Undernet, a secret architecture to the Internet. They charted their exploration on a message board called W0RLDTR33.

Then they lost control. Someone broke into W0RLDTR33-someone who welcomed the violent hold the Undernet had on them. At great personal cost, Gabriel and the others thought they sealed the Undernet away for good. They were wrong. And now they will know the meaning of PH34R.

The Witches Of World War II GN - Paul Cornell & Valeria Burzo

In the darkest hours of World War II, Doreen Valiente (then known as Doreen Dominy), an expert on British folklore and the occult, is approached by British intelligence at Bletchley Park who tell her they know she's a witch... and that's how she can best serve her country. Together with the "most evil man in the world," a hard-nosed white witch, the grizzled founder of Wicca, and a professional exorcist and con man, Valiente will travel deep into the heart of Nazi-occupied Europe and gamble her life, her belief, and her powers on a mission to help capture Rudolf Hess, second in command to Adolf Hitler himself.

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