War and Horses | Illustrated Novel | Break Kickstarter
Created by Oneshi Press
A weird western illustrated novel set in the Children of Gaia fantasy universe.
Deep in the dustbowl of the newly formed Republic of Draven, the old aristocracy coexists with a new democratic government in an uneasy peace that’s often broken by conflict. Famine and drought wrack the once-fertile region—and violence is a spark to dry grass.
Into the midst of the chaos walks a shadowy figure: the Triggerman. The only thing certain about him is that he leaves a trail of chaos in his wake. Following that trail is writer Landon Ford, a journalist documenting the Triggerman’s exploits and digging for the truth of his identity.
"War & Horses" is Ford’s work: a series of dime-store books popular in both Terra and the new world of Rendaraia...and whispered by some to be ridiculous fiction. But the Triggerman is very real—and his true purpose may become the story of Ford’s life.
"War & Horses" is the second full-length book in the Children of Gaia series, following "The Great Nations of Rendaraia" and two short comics: "Refuge" and "Carrying Iron."
Latest Updates from Our Project:
"War & Horses" Sister Book Running Out of Time on Kickstarter!
8 months ago
– Wed, Aug 30, 2023 at 12:12:42 PM
Hello there, War&Horses backer!
We're writing today to tell you about a very special campaign we're running for War&Horses' sister book…
In War&Horses, readers are transported to an arid part of the realm of Terra, where social unrest, drought, and famine have turned the people vicious, violent, and self-serving.
But while horse-thievery, deception, and gunpowder rule in the Republic of Draven, there's a whole realm—Rendaraia, called "Rendar" by the Terrans—that's just been discovered by the humans of Terra.In Rendaraia, ancient civilizations called the Great Nations have maintained peace and prosperity for untold eons. Each of these societies is a hub of magic, science, arts, manufacturing, seafaring, or exploration.
But, by the time the events of War&Horses unfold…each of those Great Nations has been destroyed by an unknown enemy far more powerful than any imagined in Rendaraia before these dark times.
Do the Terrans of War&Horses have anything to do with it? No one knows…
From a cave in a seaside refugee camp, the aging scholar Jan'Ka'Zian tries to write and illustrate all he remembers of the Great Nations before he, too, meets whatever fate befell his home, his husband, and everything he once held dear.
With the great cities destroyed, the smaller tribes scattered, and few survivors, Jan'Ka'Zian writes from the tenuous safety of a refugee camp by the shore, trying to preserve his memories and knowledge in text and illustrations before time runs out…
⏳Your Time Is Running Out!⏳
Written and illustrated by Jayel Draco, TheGreatNationsofRendaraia was Oneshi Press's first book ever!
Now that out first edition has sold, we're releasing the fully remastered second edition, with updated art, refurbished text, a stunning new cover, and an all-new foreword by Ringo Award–nomianted cartoonist and professor Ryan Claytor.
The campaign to fund this second edition ends on Thursday, August 31! Don't miss this chance to preorder the stunning new edition of War&Horses' sister book…
The Kithenadda is a sacred animal to the people of Mithera, where the Mage Stones have been made and used for millennia.
As the Vargas assault troops move through the forests of Mithera, seeking the last strongholds where the Stones are guarded by elven sorcerers, the Kithenadda watch them from the trees.
In the Mag Tower tabletop game, you'll get to choose a side in the conflict between Terra and Rendaraia, and take up arms for the glory of the Empire, or defend magical elven relics…
Then fight to the death!
We're so excited for you to experience this next leg of the Children of Gaia immersive fantasy experience that we're offering you two awesome freebies!
1: FREE Exclusive Children of Gaia Sticker!
Our 3" high-quality vinyl stickers are, as they say in the Republic of Draven, "proper sturdy." They'll stay put on your water battle, laptop, phone case, skateboard, or even your car bumper!
And right now, we're busy designing a brand-new sticker just for folks who backed War& Horses and The Mag Tower! We'll reveal the design to you in a new update next week!
To claim your sticker, all you need to do is…
Head over to the Mag Tower campaign and back at a physical level (not a digital-only tier)
Leave a comment on the campaign that says you backed War & Horses, and use the hashtag #COGsticker
That's it!
We'll send you the exclusive sticker along with your other rewards after the campaign ends! Easy-peasy!
2: FREE Live Play-Through of the Mag Tower Game!
We've gathered a few members of our creative team and other colleagues to play live on the Oneshi Press Twitch channel at 6:30 MST. (That's 8:30 EST / 7:30 CST / 5:30 PST.)
You can watch as we pit magic against gunpowder, ideals against technology, in the battle for the epic power of the fabled Mage Stones!
You can even join the live chat to ask questions, say hello to the Children of Gaia team…trash-talk the other side!
This campaign will fund several new ways to immerse yourself in the vast sci-fi/fantasy/western universe of Children of Gaia, including…
Our first-ever, one-off table-top game, set in the sci-fi fantasy universe of Children of Gaia, designed by Jayel Draco,
A 28-page coloring book of magical creatures in the world of the game, illustrated by Shadowind,
A 12-page short comic featuring deep backstory behind the game written and illustrated by Chris Covelli, colored by Lacerta, and lettered by Cardinal Rae,
An interactive, digital game-play board for 2-12 players, made by David Gueringer,
Stunning six-sided dice custom made to represent the Mage Stones in the game by Flute's Creations…
And many more add-ons, stretch goals, backer milestones, and even a custom-made, hand-crafted Funko Pop! giveaway!
This campaign is also the only place where our ultra-rare metal-cover first edition copies of Children of Gaia: The Great Nations of Rendaraia!
There are only five of these meta-covered hardback books in existence, and this campaign is the only place you can get one!
A New Children of Gaia Comic Ends Thursday!
over 1 year ago
– Tue, Dec 06, 2022 at 07:14:19 PM
Hey there, War & Horses Fam!
We wanted to be sure to give you the ol' heads-up that there's a brand-new short comic set in the universe of Children of Gaia! It's going to appear in the DESTINATIONS comics anthology from Oneshi Press, which is wrapping up its Kickstarter campaign this Thursday, December 8!
THE MADAM'S JOURNEY
"The Madam's Journey" shares a certain Western sensibility with the grit of War & Horses, so we thought you'd like to hear about it before time runs out!
Fanny Firewater is what she goes by these days, but the madam of Waldeghast's most illustrious brothel started out as a precocious girl in a far-flung village outside the great city of Arilyness. Her people were humble farmers, but Fanny always wanted something more.
When the Great Nations of Rendaraia were destroyed by the empire's invasion, Fanny watched her dreams, then her village, and finally her family, fall apart. But she quickly learned that empires are built on morethan just fighting.
Soon, she was working her way up from a camp follower to the position she now holds…as one of the most powerful women in the occupied region of the Rendaraia.
In this short comic, she's finally ready to tell the tale of how she arrived at her destination…
Written by Lynsey G with illustrations by Kayla Raney, "The Madam's Journey" is a gorgeous work of art, an exploration of making one's own destiny, and a precursor of more to come from Fanny Firewater in the Children of Gaia universe!
It's available for preorder now ONLY in the Destinations Anthology, ending Thursday, December 8 on Kickstarter!
