Overbury Ink

Found this great video of the Oxford Steampunk Expo -- great to hear from Art Donovan the curator and see more of the pieces at the show. If you’re in the Oxford area before February 21 -- it’s well worth checking out. Would love to hear from anyone who visited.

Riese is a world of moral ambiguity and political intrigue. A decimated land populated by characters from dreams and nightmares. The realm, however, was not always so cruel. Everything began with a peaceful nation called Eleysia.

The Kingdom of the Wolf, Eleysia was once prosperous due largely to the influence of Empress Kara and Emperor Ulric. This all changed when a coup detat, orchestrated by a mysterious religious cult, toppled the government.


Taking the throne was Amara, the Empress’ cousin. A power-hungry tyrant, Amara immediately utilized Eleysia’s wealth and power to begin colonizing the world, crushing nation after nation in order to unite the people under one banner. As she assaulted the world, an ominous, enigmatic group aided her from the shadows. Called The Sect, they purported themselves to be the official religion of Eleysia, and spread alongside Eleysias borders.


Since the coup, the land has begun to die, resources are dwindling and compassion is fading. Humanity itself is seen as impure. People have grown restless, almost feral. Rituals and mythology have resurged, and the darker side of mankind has begun to reveal itself.


Despite the impending doom, hope still lies in Riese. A mysterious wanderer, she travels with her wolf Fenrir across this barren land. Branded as heretics by The Sect, Riese and Fenrir flee across Eleysia, barely staying one step ahead of their vicious pursuers. Her years of running will end, however, in a conflict that will hold the fate of her world in the balance -- and the once peaceful nation of Eleysia will be the battlefield.


For more info:

Official Site of Riese the Series

The Sect is Here | Alternate Reality Game

Riese on Facebook

Riese on Twitter