Story hub · Sumbi & Meok

The Last Ink

The story, the characters and the two worlds—all in one place.

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The island harbour: stone lanes, boats and the watch tower overlooking the sea

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A beautiful prison

A future world is bright, safe and grateful to Sumbi. Its protection depends on her remaining inside a ritual—awake, cared for, and unable to leave. Everybody calls it an honour.

Her dreams might warn her before she understands what they mean. Seeing that future could give her and Meok a reason to fight for a different life.

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A way into the time story

Past, present & future

One other world, seen at different moments in its history. Each visit should give them a problem they care about—not just somewhere else to look around.

Past

Meet the legends as people, before their hard choices become heroic stories.

Present

Make friends in a world trained to fight beings like Meok. Learn what its protection costs.

Future

See who benefits from those choices—and what people expect Sumbi and Meok to sacrifice.

The time rules are still being worked out. The scenes and conflicts should help us decide what rules are worth keeping.

Story situations across the eras →See the illustrated pitch →Read the current time rules →

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