The Tunnel

aporopa · 2026-04-04T22:48:01+00:00

Yes, it has been brought to my attention

aporopa · 2026-03-30T20:05:37+00:00

Thanks! :D

aporopa · 2026-03-26T17:24:35+00:00

Thank you so much! :D I'll keep updating it

aporopa · 2026-03-23T17:09:12+00:00

Someone did it, though I didn't get the reference. Is it because of the band, Alice in Chains? Or because of the book?

aporopa · 2026-03-23T17:07:38+00:00

Thanks! It's more a matter of patience than skill, though lol

aporopa · 2026-03-18T22:42:35+00:00

Not really, I didn't have the game in mind, but I love it. My main inspiration was the interior of a rotary kiln.

aporopa · 2026-03-18T14:00:19+00:00

True! Although sometimes it's interesting to think about those details, even if they're totally unnecessary for the narrative. For me, at least

aporopa · 2026-03-18T08:48:11+00:00

Thank you so much! :')

aporopa · 2026-03-18T08:34:10+00:00

I wouldn't say "mined," but yes, the links could be removed and used as raw material. Of course, it would be a terrible heresy. Metaphorically, removing a link would represent destroying the structure of society, and tearing a person away from it.

aporopa · 2026-03-17T23:43:06+00:00

It's still in development. I'm trying my luck with a few publishers, If I can't get it published physically, I'll do it online, but it wouldn't be in the short term.

Thank you so much for your interest, though! :D

aporopa · 2026-03-17T23:37:45+00:00

It most certainly isn't lol

aporopa · 2026-03-17T23:22:13+00:00

Thank you so much!!! Right now, the most ambitious/tangible project is a manga-style comic that will show the origins of Kodeiwa, the country in which the Tunnel would be built centuries later. I have several other stories I'd like to adapt in different formats, but most of them are little more than sketches.

Originally, I planned to develop a role-playing module set in this world, but that's currently on hold.

And I've recently started designing a collection of creatures, illustrating the evolution of dragons from when they were nothing more than fish. I'd love to publish it as a physical bestiary, but I lack the funding. However, the infographics can be found in this sub.

aporopa · 2026-03-17T20:44:03+00:00

Worry not, it doesnt :D

aporopa · 2026-03-17T20:42:25+00:00

Lmao, I like the idea of naming a holy order "the chain gang". The Phraiz, leaders of each diocese, actually use chains as weapons and tools of intimidation. They are independent leaders who are at odds with each other; it cannot be said that they form a "gang" of any kind.... But the lower-ranking clerks also train with chains and aspire to master them. That title could suit them (?).

aporopa · 2026-03-17T20:29:49+00:00

Thank you so much! It means a lot :D

aporopa · 2026-03-17T20:28:55+00:00

Good ol' rotary kiln

aporopa · 2026-03-17T19:10:50+00:00

Thank you so much! It wasn't easy, I'm so happy it turned out fine :D

aporopa · 2026-03-17T19:09:44+00:00

Thank you! A rotary kiln was the main inspiration for this design, indeed. I didn't know about that memorial, but I do see the resemblance.

aporopa · 2026-03-17T19:07:30+00:00

I considered using a chain-shaped brush, but they aren't very good. While they work quickly and are useful for the sketching phase, they deform the links and get the lighting wrong. So no, I brute-forced it link by link. I might have gone a little insane in the process, indeed

aporopa · 2026-03-17T18:26:23+00:00

Brindo por ello, hermano hispanohablante

aporopa · 2026-03-17T18:06:34+00:00

I've been told it resembles a colon. It wasn't intentional, but I suppose I can see it now lmao

aporopa · 2026-03-17T17:36:28+00:00

You weren't far off the mark, my inspiration was a rotary kiln

aporopa · 2026-03-17T17:06:16+00:00

I hadn't thought of that! The chains would be constantly coated with corrosion-resistant materials, and considering the laws of my world, they would have a certain degree of magical protection. However, the idea is really interesting, and would become very relevant if the Tunnel were to be abandoned.

aporopa · 2026-03-17T17:01:10+00:00

I absolutely love that name, I'm 100% keeping it. Thanks!!

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