Ghyll:Timperton Clocktower

From the classic lumic Karcist League Adventures, Volume III (issues #50-#54),
Titled: Split Identities, written by Ellen Moyer and Illustrated by Kelvin.

Page 1

First Panel:

An overhead view of Bute University Campus (as one might see if they were a hork flying past). A torn paper caption reads "The night was dark. A distant storm rose in the distance."

Second Panel:

The view moves closer to the Timperton Clocktower. The time reads a few minutes to midnight. The caption continues, "If it wasn't my last night, I might have appreciated the weather more. As it was, other things occupied my attention."

Third Panel:

The view is of the clock face, the three arms of the clock are clearly in motion. There is a smudgy silhouette showing in the luminescent face of the clock.

Fourth Panel:

A burnfly lands on the face of the clock.

Fifth Panel:

A hand smashes the burnfly.

Sixth Panel:

The hand withdraws showing burnfly guts oozing down the glass.

Seventh & Eighth Panels:

The view is of the observation platform in front of the clock face showing a man naked except for a vorpcara. The man is staring at his hand. There is a large luminous manuscript in his lap and there are ritual torches behind him.

Page 2

First – Fourth Panels:

The man wipes the bug off his hand but there is a shadow near with a hint of motion.

Fifth & Seventh Panels:

Detail of the book showing the last line from the previous page:"…occupied my attention. The thing I had to ensure was that the secret of the Tower would never escape its stony confines. I must ensure that the darkness that now grips my spirit will be isolated forever."

Sixth & Eighth Panels:

The same page darkened by a shadow.

Page 3

First Panel:

The man's face, his eyes looking to the side.

Second Panel:

A gloved fist in motion.

Third Panel:

The man sprawled on the observation deck.

Fourth Panel:

A dark figure says, "Are you sure you are that desperate for company?"

Fifth – Eighth Panels:

The view is from behind the man looking up at the hero Burnflyman.

Citations: Hork, Karcist League, Vorpcara.

--Dr. H. L. Ackroyd 23:21, 3 Mar 2005 (EST)