Tag Archives: Zoo Arcane

Designing from Bones – Zoo Arcane: Owl, Worm and Elderhorn

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Gene Lempp

Welcome to my weekly series, Designing from Bones, where we use archaeology and the artifacts of human history to find and design stories. I’ve been a bit buried in work and writing for the past couple of weeks and thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Designing from Bones | Tagged Andros Island, Chickcharney, designing from bones, firstborn unicorn, Fu Hsi, Gene Lempp, Helminthologist, Mongolia, Mongolian Death Worm, mythology of the Chinese language, Qilin, Tremors, Unicorn, Zoo Arcane | 8 Comments

Zoo Arcane – Evil Little People

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Gene Lempp

Welcome to my weekly series, Designing from Bones, where we use archaeology, mythology and the artifacts of human history to find and design stories. Join me today as we track down three groups of evil little people and the stories … Continue reading →

Posted in ROW80 Updates | Tagged Africa, Bantu, designing from bones, DR Congo, dwarves, Eloko, evil little people, Gene Lempp, Nuno, Nunoman, Philippines, red ants, Tikoloshe, writing prompts, writing tips, Zaire, Zoo Arcane | 25 Comments

Zoo Arcane: Pterodactyl, Luck Owl, Elder Phoenix

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Gene Lempp

Welcome to my weekly series, Designing from Bones, where we use archaeology and the artifacts of human history to find and design stories. Join me today as we tour three birds newly discovered by the Zoo Arcane for your viewing … Continue reading →

Posted in Designing from Bones | Tagged Andros Island, archaeology, Chickcharnee, Chickcharney, China, Chinese Phoenix, Cthulu, designing from bones, Flying Fox, Gene Lempp, Han Dynasty, history, Hubei Province, Jiufeng, Kingdom of Chu, legends, mythology, Papua New Guinea, Pterodactyl, Ropen, Three Gorges Dam, writing, writing prompts, writing tips, Zoo Arcane | 28 Comments

Superstition, Legend and Mystery

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Gene Lempp

Welcome to my weekly series “Designing from Bones”, where we use archaeology and the artifacts of human history to find and design stories. Join me today as we look at three mythical creatures drawn from the legends of those who … Continue reading →