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The Order Before the Chaos

"The secret is that only that which can destroy itself is truly alive... We must not underestimate the devastating effect of getting lost in the chaos, even if we know that it is the sine qua non of any regeneration of the spirit and personality." - CG Jung

This will not be a happy story with a happy ending. It will start in fire and take us on a journey through denial, anger, and depression. The final stage of acceptance won't see our hero having resolved the guilt, loss, and rage resulting from the loss of her home and family - but at least we'll put her in a place where enough order is present that she might have a fair fight against the emotional chaos. 

We'll discuss all of this and more during tomorrow's YouTube live stream. Hit that link to set a reminder. We're set to start at 0930 HK Time on Tues, Dec 5th - which I believe is 1730 PST on the 4th for people in the US (check!). 

While we're talking Chaos... thought you all might like the two new additions we've just made to the Mysterious Shop...

Those are the Chaos Wallet and Chaos Coin Purse which are now part of the Vorpal Collection. Both are made from high-quality leather and feature  and embossed and stamped Chaos Symbol. Both are on sale during the pre-order window... I expect that'll be the case until around December 15th, at which point we'll start shipping these to customers around the world.

Work is also progressing on the Chaos Necklaces which will be sent to high level Patrons. Here's an image of work on progress on those...

These aren't yet ready for sale but you can sign up to be notified when they go on sale by heading over to the Chaos Necklace page at Mysterious. Personally, I can't wait to get my hands on these!

Important note regarding this month's art print... 

I'm thinking about printing/signing the Hatter Workshop image you see above for the December artwork. Yes? No? Other suggestions you prefer?

Leave your feedback and comments below and we'll discuss during tomorrow's live stream.

From the Chaos of Shanghai, 

-American 

The Order Before the Chaos

Comments

Hatter looks so....... defeated here. This will sound terrible, but I love it. It shows a side other than his loony mercury-insane self - that there is a real person therewith legitimate feelings and thoughts. I would definitely purchase this one!

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I agree with Callum. That would look amazing as a print.

Beautiful! Can we get Alice to "visit" Malaysia?

Kris Kamaruddin

All things looking awesome. Would be entirely happy with the Hatter Workshop piece being the print for this month :)

Stuff are looking great. I like the Hatter's lab. Could probably add an oil lamp or two for some light source in the lab. The lab could also use some tables for the experiments Hatter is currently conducting. Refer to my post in "Order and Chaos" for the art print. (If this is seen first.)

Can't wait for the stream, they make my day :). I definitly will look into getting one of those necklaces once they are in the shop. There are a few things I would like to purchase eventually as well, too much good stuff! The print is so awesome I'm sure it will sell well if added to the shop. Looking forward to the stream as usual :).

Yes I would buy! That would be such a great print! Also the necklace. The merch is so creative. Looks like I’m just getting myself Christmas presents this year?

Carson Taylor

I'd be happy to receive the Hatter's lab print. But don't forget about House of fire and fury! I probably won't pledge $100, but I'd surely buy it on Mysterious. "How can I be substantial if I do not cast a shadow? I must have a dark side also if I am to be whole." That's nearly all I know about Jung (thanks to Criminal Minds "Hell's Kitchen" episode) but I don't subscribe to this.

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I think the piece is going to get a lot of love, and rightfully so. There's a sort of emotional gravity here that we haven't seen portrayed through the wonderland residents and their own journeys in Alice's psyche - and I think this game could really put into perspective exactly what Alice was fighting for in her attempts to save her Wonderland. The sole issue I have, and I might be totally alone in this but thought I should put it out there, I think Hatter himself should have a different palette. I think that given his obsession with alchemy, tea, clockwork, and the mercury that drove him mad, that he should be shown mostly in earth tones or metallic colors that make bright colors in reds and greens when they rust. But that might be just me.

I'm excited about the necklaces! I'm Definately going to buy one! Also I love this art of the hatter and I'm very glad that this game won't have a happy beginning or end that's exactly why I love these games because its not all fun and games its dark and sad and insane..and just imagining how beautiful the game will be and how ugly and raw makes me even more excited to journey down the rabbit hole with my Favorite Alice❤


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