Lore VI: Gastronesian Entertainment

The entertainment industry flourishes in Gastronesia. Due to the country’s richest having extra money to spend at their leisure, the recent years saw a big boom in the industry. A typical Gastronesian Saturday would involve a feast of some sort at any possible time of the day, perhaps a drink at the local bar, and […]

Lore V: Gastronesian Celebration

Of many feasts that are thrown in the Gastronesia, only few could compete with the grandeur of McMalin Day, which is held annually on 9th September. It is the day that the legendary pill was released to the public. One could hardly remember what happened three hundred years ago, as there were very little record […]

Lore IV: Gastronesian Transportation

Gastronesia is not particularly advanced on its transportation technology. Due to all resources being focused on gastronomy-related research and development, Gastronesia had been relying on imported transportation technology. Cars are only recently developed and imported from the Western countries. These cars are the most common form of transportation used. Only the upper middle class and richer […]

Gastronesia Chapter II: Morning After

Bon Papa opened his mouth to tell Omnom what he just heard, but nary a syllable was uttered when a thunderous voice split the party’s chatter into low murmurs. It was Mayor Shunjaya, who had apparently recovered—at least on the surface—from his drunken stupor. “Welcome, honoured guests! We have gathered here to feast, and feast we shall! Now, […]

Lore III: Gastronesian Authority

Political System and History Gastronesian political system originated as an absolute monarchy led by the Sultan of Gastronesia. His kingdom reigns over thousands of islands that stretch from Basang until Myrauke. Under him, Gastronesian islands united to drive off colonial would-be and prospered. It was during his heyday that sparks of science and innovation […]

Lore II: Gastronesian Fashion

In Gastronesia, who you are is signified by the clothes you are wearing. The saying “you are what you eat” may resonate strongly with Gastronesians, but so does “you are what you wear”. The society is made up by different caste-like classes, and each member of the class dress accordingly. Royalty – They are the sultans, […]

Gastronesia Chapter I : Feast

Both of you arrive rather late at the feast at the Bayashura Town Hall. A butler greets you with the finest flutes of champagne on a tray. “Champagne?” He offers, with a haughty look on his face only befitting for such an opulent feast. You refuse, as you do not want to ruin your appetite. […]

Lore: Gastronesia

The reign of Gastronesia started when the food craze swept the nations. It all began when Professor Steve McMalin, a Gastronesian, invented what is thought to be the most brilliant drug of all time- a substance which altered the human DNA permanently such that it is biologically possible for humans to taste more than a […]

Journey: There and Back Again, Pt. I

Rough draft for a (probable) voiceover. I said probable cause I don’t really like the way my voice sounds on recordings (nasal and squeaky). When you go on a journey, you hold the map tightly, thinking of places you’ll go, people you’ll meet, the great unknown, what lies beyond the place you call home. Keep the end in mind, but […]

“Self Portrait With…” Pt. II

After consultation, I decided to do away with the clinical, exhibition-like approach as they did not fit the mood. The hands also did not work quite as well as I felt that they took away the focus from the objects. I decided to take more pictures that will evoke emotions, as well as ones with […]