T . A . L . E . S
TRACKING ANOMALoUS LIFEFORMS & ESOTERIC SYNDICATES
A GUYANESE COMIC INSPIRED BY LOCAL FOLKLORE AND CULTURE.
Written by nefarious & amethyst
Summary
In this version of Guyana, the country has entered a new age of technology. While spirits and entities of the old world begin to emerge in this modern society, people across the country begin to awaken strange abilities of their own. In response the government forms T.A.L.E.S, a specialized unit tasked with containing threats most believed were merely folklore.
Characters
Age: 25
Branch: Vitalist
The MC, Matheus awakens his ability ‘Amplify’ and finds himself drawn into a hidden world of old spirits and in the sights of TALES.
Matheus
Age: 29
Branch: Weaver
Originally a witch from Erie, PA, Michelle's ‘Soul Swarm’ shows her dreams of oncoming chaos and leads her far from home, into a hidden world even locals don't fully understand.
Michelle
Age: 30
Branch: Vitalist
A soldier through and through, David brings his military expertise to the TALES unit while learning of the new world he is brought into. His ability ‘Overdrive’, helps to smash through this new reality he is faced with.
David
Age: 23
Branch: Forger
Reserved and observant, Kaira uses her pickaxe to pinpoint the weaknesses in nearly anything, knowing exactly where to strike.
Kaira
Ojore
Age: 26
Branch: Weaver
Mysterious to say the least, Ojore operates outside of TALES, he has been linked to many supernatural encounters, however, his motives and the true nature of his ability are unknown.
Amy
Age: 24
Branch: Forger
A skilled fighter within TALES, Amy wields a staff that responds to her soul energy, changing its reach and form to adapt to each battle.
Samuel
Age - 35
Branch - Forger
A Piai man (shaman) within TALES…
The moongazer
A giant spirit of Guyanese folklore, said to appear on moonlit nights, it stands silently with its head raised towards the moon. Those who encounter this spirit are warned not to disturb it, as drawing its attention can bring danger to an unfortunate traveler.
Shamar
Age - 26
Branch - Forger
An afro-Guyanese soldier with an imposing build who manifests a powerful club that allows him to anchor quick opponents.
Ol’ higue
A feared figure in Guyanese folklore, described as an old woman who sheds her skin at night and transforms into a ball of fire. She travels at night feeding on the blood of sleeping children.