FASA 365 Day 198, Daemones Spinam Cancri (Devils Thorn Crab)
1.5 to 2 ft.
Armored. Spike and thorn defenses. Powerful pincers. Razor sharp legs. ALWAYS agressive.
Mates once in a 40 year lifespan. Which explains why it’s very rare to find one.
and… possibly, why its perpetually peeved.
FASA 365 Day 197. Mr. Hyde, Snark, for 1879. After Magic came back, the Doctor contracted the “Looking Glass Fever”. Jekyll, the Gentlemen Doctor became Hyde, a best mate?
Many tales have been told of the timid Dr. Jekyll, and his terrible counterpart, Mr. Hyde. In 1879… the truth can finally be told.
The truth being that the Doctor was the real villain. Overcharging his patients. Overbearing, snob and always had a look on his face that he smelled something awful. On the other hand, there’s Hyde.
When the regulars at the “Crown and Bowler” were asked of Hyde…
“A truer mate you’ll never find.”
“Always good for a beer and a brawl.”
“Cross him and he’ll beat you senseless, BUT after, he’ll see you home, safe and sound, and a bit wiser.”
They all agreed. If there were a ‘donnybrook’ afoot…
“There’s no one else we’d want at our side.’
‘If the Doc was a gentlemen, we’d rather know our Hyde.”
FASA 365 Day 196, Tenebris Memoria Ludibrio (Dark Memory Mocker) for 1879, Dark Fae.
Up in the attic,
Where the broken things go.
Where the floorboards creak,
and the forgotten toys weep.
Up in the attic,
The summer heat burns.
Tin soldiers melt,
Parades not to return
Up in the attic,
Dolls are fragile and brittle.
Oh, how they do shatter;
to pieces sharp, and little.
Up in the attic,
Hear the Mocker does creep
Hear him dance o’r your head
on those nights you can’t sleep.
Up in the attic,
The Mocker does his worst.
To destroy all your dreams,
and your memories.
From your last to your first.
Up in the attic,
The Mocker does play.
Having tea parties.
Playing dress up.
With your things, cast away.
Up in the attic,
The Mocker then sets to the rest.
Breaking things, ripping dresses
for the rats, a fine nest.
Up in the attic,
Never venture at night
Only sunshine, not starlight
keeps a Mocker from sight.
Up in the attic,
A burglar made his way in.
Disturbing the Mocker,
no more thieving for him.
Up in HIS attic,
The burglar did go
Mocking his family,
his kin.
Ask his children.
They know.
FASA 365 Vol 3 Completed.
I start working on Vol 4 tomorrow, so thats the Book I will be working on at GenCon Indy in a few weeks.
I’m debating bringing ALL the Volumes with me to GenCon.
They won’t be on the booth table. There’s not really space for them. That, and they’re really not for sale.
Is anyone interested in seeing them, and talking with me about Creature Concepting?
FASA 365 Day 195, Cornus Spicati Nigralbi Leonus (Horn and Spiked Panda Lion) 12-15ft. for 1879
From the Journal of Joseph Derringer, Guide, American
Not the average tabby.
Black and White coat. Long sharp spikes littered through a thick black mane and tail. And of course, horns.
The nose is also an odd shape, the muzzle not as long as the average lions.
Stil, just as much the predator.
The scienctists and scholars that have made the trek to the Gruv; are having a devil of a time trying to classify all the new animals they’re encountering. Every one of these stupid, genius types sayin’ the same thing. “I must get a closer look”
Thats all well and good but If something eats ’em, I don’t get paid!
The whole bunch need to be put on a short leash. It’s the only way in can figure to keep em from serving themselves up as some hungry things lunch.