(NOTE: Sadly I can't ship to the UK, sorry T_T )
(NOTE 2: This is not a shop! This is to crowdfund the book in advance, to be printed and shipped by around MAY. If you want existing books (not the newest volume) immediately, check my shop linked at the bottom of the campaign!)
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Help fund the release of the 7th volume of the webcomic/manga Carciphona, the latest instalment in the dramatic fantasy story!
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A fantasy series set in a world of grand magic and grim secrets
Carciphonas are victims of spiritual contamination at birth, and are condemned to a short and pain-filled life. They cannot survive past adolescence, but the few who outlive this death sentence would bring the world to its knees.
The story follows the Carciphona Veloce, a young sorceress from a bloodline of sorceresses that terrorized the world. Since birth, she lived under house arrest owing to her lineage, until one night, a notorious assassin known for slaying sorcerers sought to take her life.
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Veloce, a sword-wielding sorceress
That assassin is Blackbird, an elusive killer with obscured motives. The only thing known about her for certain was her immunity to magic--something speculated to be the result of her also being a Carciphona--rendering her magic-wielding victims helpless against her.
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Blackbird, a mage killer
To escape from Blackbird, Veloce unwittingly hurled herself down the path of unpleasant discoveries, having to face difficult truths about loved ones she had long turned a blind eye to, and face retribution the enemies of her family had long hunger for. And now, she must employ all her wit to coerce Blackbird into lending her strength, as the city of Medrisen is faced with an insurmountable foe: an Immortal on her path of homecoming.
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As a webcomic, Carciphona is free to read in its entirety here: https://carciphona.com
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Who's the author?
I am Shilin, the sole creator of this comic! I've been working on it alone since before 2005, and started self-publishing the books in 2010. This is a work of self-indulgence; I made this story for myself, and all I want is to be able to continue working on it until the end, and for it to continue to reach those who will enjoy it for what it is.
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I am a hand
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What's in volume 7?
- 198 pages, black and white
- 5"x7.5", soft cover
- Chapters 18-20 of the main story
This volume also includes...
...a 15-page print-exclusive short story!
(In this case, e-books have it too!)
These are short anecdotes that take place in the peripherals. They're not plot-necessary, but adds flavour and fun to the reader's understanding of the characters and the world. :D
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Man with cotton candy makes a compelling argument. (maybe)
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Rewards
I'd rather spend my time getting further in the story, so I have kept reward variety minimal here with just 1 shiny thing to offer, and no stretch goals planned.
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I'm making a pair of 4.3" x 7.5" prints, with gold metallic foil sleeked on top of the art, printed on thick card stock, as a limited edition bonus for this book's release. These special foil prints are not available outside of book releases or super rare sales.
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For those new to the series, I have also made catch-up tiers that include all currently available books, as well as my art books and other comic. You can see what my other books look like at my store shop.shilin.net :D
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Estimated shipping date of all rewards is MAY 2022, if I don't run into unexpected problems.
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Thank you!!
If this is the first time you happened upon my story, thank you for your taking your time to check out the series! And if you've been following the series for a while, thank you for powering me through such a long journey! As mentioned, my comics will always be free to read, here on its homepage, please enjoy it and share the story with your friends!
All music and art used in the video and campaign page content ©Shilin Huang.