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The world of Wovrn; Stories and portraits of distinguished beasts and fantastical lands

Hand-sketched Victorian hot-air balloon

Found a bell? Ring it, and watch the world of Wovrn come to life.

WOVRN masthead with an airship illustration
Sunset over London, with a balloon and air-ship aloft
Fig. 1 — Sunset over LondonChalk & watercolour

Hello traveller, and welcome to the wonderful world of Wovrn.

Things here are not quite as they might seem. In this is a world we have mystical and fantastical beasts who can talk, walk, laugh and cry just like humans, but normally much louder.

Inside this world you will find all sorts of amazing buildings, flying machines, ships as large as small islands, submarines and locomotives steaming through the countryside, across the mountains and even beneath the seas themselves.

The year is 1867, and there is a lot happening. But don't let me spoil all the fun.

Come take a peek.

Who knows what you might discover?

The Chronicle

The Wovrn Chronicle

Court · Edition pending

Awaiting copy — Court dispatch

Placeholder standfirst. Court reporting will be supplied by the author; the layout below is the finished frame for it.

Society · Edition pending

Awaiting copy — Society column

Placeholder standfirst. Local stories, rumour and the ordinary business of the Wovrn will be reported here.