Àyrngáer
Jan, 01 1868
Welcome wanderer
You are moving closer and are nearly at the door! When you enter, please leave all your words and meaning behind. We are starting anew. I am so grateful that you are here and willing to experience the things I might say. I am still at a loss for words, but you know, the substance will come when time passes. Right now, we have just crossed the beginning. There are so many things to discover. I will try to make it all as accessible as possible.
But before you go! Please do not be scared of the ink stains. Writing everything down while you are exploring can be pretty tricky. Multitasking was never my strongest point. But what is more beautiful than seeing the fruits of the process, even if it is messy sometimes?
Want to dive right in? Please consider to visit our guide, which will hopefully help you navigate the world.
Want to dive right in? Please consider to visit our guide, which will hopefully help you navigate the world.
About Àyrngáer
Well, that was a nice intro, but perhaps you have no idea where you are right now and what it all means. Let me explain it a little bit more clearly. Àyrngáer, or the "Field of Stories", is a semi-fictional visual art and worldbuilding project started by Zev Chafer (me:). The project follows a main storyline where you can explore the universe with its places, characters, history, tales and much more through stories, art, music and video. The story is set against the backdrop of Europe between 1850 - 1950. While the exact location is fictional, it draws inspiration from the tri-border area of the Netherlands and the former Hanoverian and Prussian Kingdoms (where I grew up).
If you want to know more about the background of this project, please go to the "About" page. If you want to know more about the creator, please go to the "The Creator" page. If you are interested in the stage this project is in and what I am currently working on or what is planned, go to the "Development" page for more information. Also, this Guide may be handy to give yourself an easy start.
But before you go further, you must know that I just recently started documenting my notes, stories, photographs and drawings and not everything is quite there yet. So you might encounter some gaps, sloppy writing or utter nonsense, but over time it will be better. Trust me... ;)
But before you go further, you must know that I just recently started documenting my notes, stories, photographs and drawings and not everything is quite there yet. So you might encounter some gaps, sloppy writing or utter nonsense, but over time it will be better. Trust me... ;)
Explore
When you read this, many years may have passed. The world may be a different place now. All that was normal for me might be different for you. But doesn't that make the adventure more exciting? To explore unknown places? Your journey may start here on Earth, but it will likely be a totally different one from what you know.
For me, it is the second half of the nineteenth century. I have survived the Napoleonic Wars and seen the end of French rule in our homeland. Kingdoms that were before have disappeared, and new alliances have been formed. Places have been destroyed and rebuilt. People have been born or died. A new piece of history has been written. Please use the portals below to find more information about our world and our motherland. There is a lot to explore. And don't forget our Guide. He might be helpful. Good luck...
by Zev Chafer (original art)
by Zev Chafer (original art)
by Zev Chafer (original art)
by Zev Chafer (original art)
by Zev Chafer (original art)
by Zev Chafer (original art)
Latest update
September 1, 2024
Hello there. Today is an important moment in the development of this project, namely the launch of the first version of "The Field of Stories." I have worked for a year on developing the main framework, searching for the correct tools, and making a plan. I have collected all notes, stories, artworks, and other scraps of material created over the years and combined them in this single framework. With this, I can (hopefully) build my world and make my visual story. In this first version, you will find (1) the website itself, (2) the start of the development of the first district of Vöhren, (3) the first characters and (4) a timeline of international events. More information can be found in the Versions History.
The next step will be (a) finishing the district of Vöhren by creating the last neighbourhood, Roven, and (b) starting with the district of Aegheria with, most notably, the city of Lutheria. With the development of this city, the Culture and Religion section of the website will be developed, a new family will be introduced, and the Map of Kilden will be updated to include the district of Aegheria. This will be a big undertaking since the whole city will be modelled in 3D (focusing on exteriors). Meanwhile, (c) existing places and characters will also get updates and/or deeper details. I am incredibly excited since this project has not yet seen a stable release (with actual content).
I will also start promoting the project more on social media. Since I wanted to have a stable version first, I have not posted a lot of updates. But, from now on, you can find me on social media and DeviantArt. I hope to see you there or in the comments... :D Read more
Hello there. Today is an important moment in the development of this project, namely the launch of the first version of "The Field of Stories." I have worked for a year on developing the main framework, searching for the correct tools, and making a plan. I have collected all notes, stories, artworks, and other scraps of material created over the years and combined them in this single framework. With this, I can (hopefully) build my world and make my visual story. In this first version, you will find (1) the website itself, (2) the start of the development of the first district of Vöhren, (3) the first characters and (4) a timeline of international events. More information can be found in the Versions History.
The next step will be (a) finishing the district of Vöhren by creating the last neighbourhood, Roven, and (b) starting with the district of Aegheria with, most notably, the city of Lutheria. With the development of this city, the Culture and Religion section of the website will be developed, a new family will be introduced, and the Map of Kilden will be updated to include the district of Aegheria. This will be a big undertaking since the whole city will be modelled in 3D (focusing on exteriors). Meanwhile, (c) existing places and characters will also get updates and/or deeper details. I am incredibly excited since this project has not yet seen a stable release (with actual content).
I will also start promoting the project more on social media. Since I wanted to have a stable version first, I have not posted a lot of updates. But, from now on, you can find me on social media and DeviantArt. I hope to see you there or in the comments... :D Read more
Project Status
Status: Active
Current version: 1.0
Last update: September 5, 2024
Current task: 3D modelling the city of Lutheria
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Current version: 1.0
Last update: September 5, 2024
Current task: 3D modelling the city of Lutheria
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Àyrngáer is a visual story- and worldbuilding project by Zev Chafer, aka Vincent Jongman. The characters and their writings are fictional, but can discuss real life- and autobiographical topics. All artworks and texts are handmade (unless stated otherwise) and created by Vincent Jongman, published with the pseudonym Zev Chafer. You are not allowed to use, copy, sell or distribute this content without the consent of the author/creator.
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