Verdalis is one of many original worlds I've imagined, filled with curious creatures, vibrant landscapes, and generations of stories waiting to be uncovered.
Long ago, a mysterious tragedy divided two neighboring communities: the Stems and the Shrooms.
As generations passed, rumors became history, fear became tradition, and the truth of what
happened was lost.
As generations passed, rumors became history, fear became tradition, and the truth of what
happened was lost.
For the Stems, Bloomsday is a celebration of growth and belonging. But when one young Sproutling fails to bloom, the entire colony is left stunned. Ashamed and desperate to understand why they're different, the little Sproutling ventures beyond the safety of home into a world they've only heard
about through warnings and whispered stories.
about through warnings and whispered stories.
Along the way, unexpected friendships, dangerous encounters, and long-buried secrets begin to challenge everything they've been taught.
What begins as a search for belonging may uncover the truth behind a generations-old grudge,
and change Verdalis forever.
and change Verdalis forever.
Pollen Kin & Peace Lily catching new seeds and planting them in the nursery
Bloomsday ceremony stage with Pollenkin and floral colony all together
A shadowy cave lit by glowing spores and bioluminescent Shrooms, where zombie ants march in a trance
The Day the Hills Fell: A tragedy that devastated both the Stems and Shrooms,
leaving their colonies scattered, confused, and forever divided.
World & Character Guide | An illustrated introduction to Verdalis and its inhabitants.
Story Illustration | A narrative scene depicting another moment in the world.
