Secrets
Fine Art Ink Animation
India ink, Bristol Vellum

Secrets
on a breath
left
but a whisper
on the wind

"Secrets" is Rogue's Utility Token, and is a frame by frame hand drawn animation over the hand-inked, hand-painted original illustration done in India ink on Bristol Vellum.

Holders of the token get a digital copy of the Secrets novel when it is published.

There are 14 Utility Tokens total.

Diamond Handed holders of the Secrets token will also be rewarded.

The Journey
Fine Art Ink Animation
India ink, Bristol Vellum

Ravens in flight
Curiosity alight
The journey ahead,
Unknown
with Secrets untold
She steps forth.

“The Journey” is a frame by frame hand drawn digital animation over the hand inked, hand painted original illustration created in India ink on Bristol Vellum. The NFT comes with a link to a Google Drive to download an 8”x10” printable digital version of the piece, and a 4”x6” printable of the poem, so you can have a physical copy of the NFT in your home. This was the first drop for “Secrets” and 1/1 holders, and began the journey for Rogue creating the Secrets novel.

Death Beckons
Fine Art Ink Animation
India ink, Bristol Vellum

In dreams
He beckons
His charm ensnares
Our fates woven
Chosen
Time and time again

“Death Beckons” was the second drop for Belladonna 1/1 and Secrets Utility Token holders, based on the emerging narrative of the Secrets universe. The frame-by-frame digital animation is hand drawn over the hand inked, hand painted original illustration created in India ink on Bristol Vellum. The animation features Lord Death, who evolved into the character Hades when Rogue decided to fully embrace Greek mythology for the story.

Thieves Key to The Underworld
Fine Art Ink Animation
India ink, Bristol Vellum

Hail! You are dead.
Do not anguish, for it is a fate
all mortals must contend with
in the end.

How? Never mind that,
Let us away from the battlefield,
Before the dogs and vultures
begin their scavenging.

I am your guide to the Underwor - -
What’s that?
No, I’m afraid you’re slated
for a different locale.

Yes, says here in your youth
you absconded your neighbor’s cow.
While that’s some grand theft cattle I can get behind myself
I do not make the rules.
I merely work here.

Right, off we go.
I present you with your key.
I can take you as far as The Gate,
but it is you
who must open it.
Onward, to Tartarus.

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The Thieves Key opens the gates to Tartarus, one of the three realms of The Underworld in Greek Mythology. This key gives access to The Gates of Tartarus storyline in the Secrets project for the following holders: Belladonna 1/1 and Secrets Utility Token holders who were airdropped this key, and the 7 reserve list buyers who collected on primary. It is a one-time use key that gets you into The Underworld. After that, it’s simply the art when sold on secondary.

In this storyline, you have died on the battlefield of an ancient war that’s tied to the upcoming novel. You have been collected by a God who is guiding you to The Underworld, where your personal odyssey has already begun to unfold. Welcome to Tartarus, you clever cattle thieves.

Heroes Key to The Underworld
Fine Art Ink Animation
India ink, Bristol Vellum

Hail, Hero! Over here.
The time has come
to lay down spear and blade
and fly away from the battlefield.

Apollo, God of the silver bow
did notice your brave deeds
your skill against your foe
and thus, you have earned
your place amongst
the most heroic of them all.

Why – Elysium!
You must have damaged your skull
a bit more than I thought
No matter
For soon, you shall forget your woes
and know peace of the like,
a mere mortal but dares to dream.

No, I can’t tell you who you were
Nor would I care to offend
The Balance in such a brazen way. Last time that happened…
It was not pretty for the mortal realm.

For now, know your fight is over.
I present you with your key.
I can take you as far as The Gate,
but it is you
who must open it.
Onward, to Elysium.

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The Heroes Key opens the gates to Elysium, one of the three realms of The Underworld in Greek Mythology. This key gives access to The Gates of Elysium storyline in the Secrets project. It is a one-time use key airdropped to Belladonna 1/1 holders that gets you into The Underworld. After that, it’s simply the art when sold on secondary.

In this storyline, you have died on the battlefield of an ancient war that’s tied to the upcoming novel. You have been collected by a God who is guiding you to The Underworld, where your personal odyssey has already begun to unfold. Welcome Elysium, Heroes.