An exclusive, unedited passage from Chapter Three, detailing the initial manifestation of the unnatural cold that precedes the Swan’s arrival in the lower valleys.

A deep dive into the mythology behind the titular creature. We examine the lore of animated ice and the historical precedents in myth that influenced the creation of the avian construct.

Exploring the role of negative space in world-building. How the things left unsaid and the lands left barren shape the narrative tension of the Swan’s journey across the frozen wastes.