Some objects should never be collected.
Others refuse to be forgotten.
Deep within the Kingdom of Rosenwald, a mysterious collector has spent thirty-seven years gathering objects of unusual provenance, uncertain purpose and, in several instances, deeply unsettling reputation.
A mechanical nightingale sings with a voice that is not its own.
A silver brush continues to grow hair.
A pair of bridal slippers remembers a wedding nobody wishes to discuss.
And a queen's beautiful porcelain sugar bowl conceals a terrible secret.
Each object has a history.
Some have several.
Not all of them can be trusted.
Briar & Bone: The Cabinet of Unnatural Curiosities is an immersive, 21-page illustrated catalogue of enchanted objects, forgotten treasures and mysterious artefacts from the dark fairytale Kingdom of Rosenwald.
Inspired by Victorian cabinets of curiosities, Gothic literature and twisted fairytales, this fictional collection brings together intricate specimen illustrations, collector's observations, mysterious photographs, preserved curiosities and fragments of a world where even the most beautiful possessions may conceal something sinister.
Who placed a human heart inside the mechanical nightingale?
Why were the feathers carefully labelled with names and ages?
What happened to the owners of the objects that were never reclaimed?
Why have certain photographs been removed?
And what secrets has the collector chosen not to record?
There are no definitive explanations.
No complete histories.
No guarantee that the collector is telling the truth.
Only strange objects, forgotten stories and unanswered questions waiting to be explored.
◆ 21 beautifully illustrated digital pages from the fictional Kingdom of Rosenwald
◆ 11 detailed specimen entries featuring cursed objects, enchanted possessions and mysterious artefacts
◆ Intricate illustrations, classifications, provenance records and the collector's observations
◆ Collections of preserved flowers, feathers and other unusual curiosities
◆ Atmospheric photographs, mysterious locations and fragments of forgotten histories
◆ An illustrated inventory of additional objects and incomplete records
◆ An exploration guide with creative writing ideas and classroom activities
◆ Instant digital download in PDF format
Perfect for:
◆ Fantasy writers and worldbuilders
◆ Gothic fiction and dark fairytale enthusiasts
◆ Novelists, short-story writers and creative storytellers
◆ Teachers looking for imaginative visual writing prompts
◆ Mystery lovers and fans of supernatural folklore
◆ Journalers, roleplayers and curious minds
◆ Anyone who loves antique curiosities, fictional archives and strange forgotten histories
This isn't a traditional collection of writing prompts.
It's a cabinet of curiosities.
Every specimen offers another glimpse into Rosenwald's mysterious past, but the histories are incomplete, the evidence is uncertain and the collector's observations cannot always be trusted.
Examine the nightingale's mechanical heart.
Study the preserved feathers.
Investigate the queen's sugar bowl.
Search the photographs for missing details.
Read the collector's observations and decide which accounts you believe.
Perhaps an object is genuinely enchanted.
Perhaps its reputation has grown from superstition.
Perhaps somebody has deliberately concealed the truth.
Or perhaps the strangest explanation is the correct one.
You decide what these objects mean.
Use the collection to inspire a Gothic short story, develop a dark fairytale, invent a mysterious character or build an entire fantasy world around its forgotten artefacts.
Follow the clues.
Question the collector.
Imagine the histories that were never recorded.
Which curiosity will you investigate? What story will you uncover?
Digital download: 21-page illustrated PDF collection, designed in A4 landscape format. Some pages contain multiple individual artefacts. No physical product will be shipped.
Some objects should never be collected.
Others refuse to be forgotten.
Deep within the Kingdom of Rosenwald, a mysterious collector has spent thirty-seven years gathering objects of unusual provenance, uncertain purpose and, in several instances, deeply unsettling reputation.
A mechanical nightingale sings with a voice that is not its own.
A silver brush continues to grow hair.
A pair of bridal slippers remembers a wedding nobody wishes to discuss.
And a queen's beautiful porcelain sugar bowl conceals a terrible secret.
Each object has a history.
Some have several.
Not all of them can be trusted.
Briar & Bone: The Cabinet of Unnatural Curiosities is an immersive, 21-page illustrated catalogue of enchanted objects, forgotten treasures and mysterious artefacts from the dark fairytale Kingdom of Rosenwald.
Inspired by Victorian cabinets of curiosities, Gothic literature and twisted fairytales, this fictional collection brings together intricate specimen illustrations, collector's observations, mysterious photographs, preserved curiosities and fragments of a world where even the most beautiful possessions may conceal something sinister.
Who placed a human heart inside the mechanical nightingale?
Why were the feathers carefully labelled with names and ages?
What happened to the owners of the objects that were never reclaimed?
Why have certain photographs been removed?
And what secrets has the collector chosen not to record?
There are no definitive explanations.
No complete histories.
No guarantee that the collector is telling the truth.
Only strange objects, forgotten stories and unanswered questions waiting to be explored.
◆ 21 beautifully illustrated digital pages from the fictional Kingdom of Rosenwald
◆ 11 detailed specimen entries featuring cursed objects, enchanted possessions and mysterious artefacts
◆ Intricate illustrations, classifications, provenance records and the collector's observations
◆ Collections of preserved flowers, feathers and other unusual curiosities
◆ Atmospheric photographs, mysterious locations and fragments of forgotten histories
◆ An illustrated inventory of additional objects and incomplete records
◆ An exploration guide with creative writing ideas and classroom activities
◆ Instant digital download in PDF format
Perfect for:
◆ Fantasy writers and worldbuilders
◆ Gothic fiction and dark fairytale enthusiasts
◆ Novelists, short-story writers and creative storytellers
◆ Teachers looking for imaginative visual writing prompts
◆ Mystery lovers and fans of supernatural folklore
◆ Journalers, roleplayers and curious minds
◆ Anyone who loves antique curiosities, fictional archives and strange forgotten histories
This isn't a traditional collection of writing prompts.
It's a cabinet of curiosities.
Every specimen offers another glimpse into Rosenwald's mysterious past, but the histories are incomplete, the evidence is uncertain and the collector's observations cannot always be trusted.
Examine the nightingale's mechanical heart.
Study the preserved feathers.
Investigate the queen's sugar bowl.
Search the photographs for missing details.
Read the collector's observations and decide which accounts you believe.
Perhaps an object is genuinely enchanted.
Perhaps its reputation has grown from superstition.
Perhaps somebody has deliberately concealed the truth.
Or perhaps the strangest explanation is the correct one.
You decide what these objects mean.
Use the collection to inspire a Gothic short story, develop a dark fairytale, invent a mysterious character or build an entire fantasy world around its forgotten artefacts.
Follow the clues.
Question the collector.
Imagine the histories that were never recorded.
Which curiosity will you investigate? What story will you uncover?
Digital download: 21-page illustrated PDF collection, designed in A4 landscape format. Some pages contain multiple individual artefacts. No physical product will be shipped.
