Maximus

I am developing a voluntary, unpaid medieval steampunk/fantasy storytelling project called Lord of War & Heartache / Tales of the Caravan, and I am looking for adult creative participants aged 18+.

The project includes a travelling performance troupe called The Caravan, where Belly Dance is central to its artistic identity, alongside music, theatre, storytelling, character work, and other forms of performance.

I am especially interested in hearing from belly dancers, but dancers of all styles, voice actors, performers, storytellers, and creative collaborators are also very welcome.

Participation is fully remote. You can take part through video performance, voice acting, character work, scripted scenes, or improvisation. No travel or in-person meetings are required.

This is not an explicit project, but the world contains mature fantasy themes, intrigue, danger, and darker story elements, so it is intended for adults only.

The aim is to treat Belly Dance and other performance traditions with respect, not as a joke, gimmick, or decoration. Contributors would be treated as creative collaborators, not props.

Roles may include dancers, travelling performers, nobles, merchants, rogues, spies, scholars, healers, mages, guards, servants, musicians, side-show performers, and many other fantasy character types.

Anyone curious or interested is welcome to ask questions in the comments or message me privately. I can provide links, role details, scripts, character information, and examples of how participation would work.

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The Roadmap of the Project itself:

The Fort Titan arc is nearing its end, with Maximus learning of a vault allegedly connected to the lost Crown of the Tyrant King.

After that, the Caravan leaves Fort Titan, travels onward, and arrives in Garalos, where the dancers are warmly received at the city’s Cultural Centre.

From there, Maximus begins preparing a heist at Duchess Isabeau’s palace. When the Duchess announces a Grand Ball and seeks entertainment, the Caravan’s belly dancers become the perfect distraction.

The ball and heist unfold over several chapters, but the group returns empty-handed. Maximus concludes that Isabeau never had the Crown after all.

Rather than stopping him, the failure restores his determination.

The search continues, and Maximus will find the Crown, no matter how far he has to travel.

You might be wondering why I’m giving away the ending. I’m not. This isn’t the ending. It’s just the beginning.

It’s the way you tell the story that matters.

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This is the Google form that interested participants can fill out to help me know how you would like to be involved. You can also email me at

[email protected]

There is also a dedicated Wiki for the project:

And finally the YouTube channel itself:

Happy Pride from Oslo

I'm jumping all up in Molde's ass because it's apparently NOT ALL THAT GODDAMN HARD to treat me like a human fucking being and not be racist and transphobic

Also this is for all you fucks who think I'm throwing the whole country in the toilet every time I say there are SOME PEOPLE in the town where I live who are acting fucking stupid.

If you think those people ARE your whole country then you've got some real problems wroth perspective. I don't think any place or any group is beyond hope. But I DO think that every fucking word that is used in every fucking interaction is a CHOICE.

So MOLDE

I am developing a voluntary, unpaid medieval steampunk/fantasy storytelling project called Lord of War & Heartache / Tales of the Caravan, and I am looking for adult creative participants aged 18+.

The project includes a travelling performance troupe called The Caravan, where Belly Dance is central to its artistic identity, alongside music, theatre, storytelling, character work, and other forms of performance.

I am especially interested in hearing from belly dancers, but dancers of all styles, voice actors, performers, storytellers, and creative collaborators are also very welcome.

Participation is fully remote. You can take part through video performance, voice acting, character work, scripted scenes, or improvisation. No travel or in-person meetings are required.

This is not an explicit project, but the world contains mature fantasy themes, intrigue, danger, and darker story elements, so it is intended for adults only.

The aim is to treat Belly Dance and other performance traditions with respect, not as a joke, gimmick, or decoration. Contributors would be treated as creative collaborators, not props.

Roles may include dancers, travelling performers, nobles, merchants, rogues, spies, scholars, healers, mages, guards, servants, musicians, side-show performers, and many other fantasy character types.

Anyone curious or interested is welcome to ask questions in the comments or message me privately. I can provide links, role details, scripts, character information, and examples of how participation would work.

‐---------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Roadmap of the Project itself:

The Fort Titan arc is nearing its end, with Maximus learning of a vault allegedly connected to the lost Crown of the Tyrant King.

After that, the Caravan leaves Fort Titan, travels onward, and arrives in Garalos, where the dancers are warmly received at the city’s Cultural Centre.

From there, Maximus begins preparing a heist at Duchess Isabeau’s palace. When the Duchess announces a Grand Ball and seeks entertainment, the Caravan’s belly dancers become the perfect distraction.

The ball and heist unfold over several chapters, but the group returns empty-handed. Maximus concludes that Isabeau never had the Crown after all.

Rather than stopping him, the failure restores his determination.

The search continues, and Maximus will find the Crown, no matter how far he has to travel.

You might be wondering why I’m giving away the ending. I’m not. This isn’t the ending. It’s just the beginning.

It’s the way you tell the story that matters.

-------------------------------------------------------

This is the Google form that interested participants can fill out to help me know how you would like to be involved. You can also email me at

[email protected]

There is also a dedicated Wiki for the project:

And finally the YouTube channel itself:

Voluntary Fantasy Storytelling Project Seeking Dancers of All Styles, Especially Belly Dancers, Plus Voice Actors and Creative Participants

Hello everyone,

I hope this is all right to post here. I wanted to respectfully introduce a creative project I have been developing called Lord of War & Heartache / Tales of the Caravan, and ask whether anyone in the belly dance community, or the wider dance and performance community, might be interested in hearing more about it.

The project is a medieval steampunk/fantasy storytelling series set within a world of travelling performers, musicians, storytellers, nobles, rogues, scholars, merchants, and mysterious figures moving through a richly developed fantasy setting. One part of that world is The Caravan, a travelling performance troupe where dance, music, theatre, character, and story all play an important role.

Within the Caravan, Belly Dance is very much the heart and soul of its artistic identity. It is central to the atmosphere, culture, rhythm, and character of the troupe. However, it is not the only form of dance or performance within the wider project. I am also open to other dance styles, movement traditions, theatrical performance, folk-inspired dance, fantasy performance, character work, and other creative interpretations that could naturally exist within a travelling fantasy troupe.

I am currently looking to see whether anyone might be interested in voluntarily portraying belly dancer characters, dancers of other styles, performers, or other roles within the Caravan and the wider world.

To be completely clear and transparent, this is a voluntary and unpaid creative project. It is a passion project built around storytelling, performance, character work, and collaborative imagination. There is no financial payment involved, but contributors would receive full credit, creative respect, and the chance to help bring a character and a world to life.

For practical and creative reasons, this project is intended for adult participants aged 18 and over. The storytelling is not built around explicit content, but the world itself contains mature themes, complex characters, danger, intrigue, and darker fantasy elements, so an adult creative space is the most appropriate fit.

Participation is also fully remote. Nobody would need to travel or meet in person. Contributions can be recorded from home and sent digitally.

I would be very happy to hear from both amateurs and professionals, as well as people who may not consider themselves dancers but are interested in acting, voice acting, fantasy storytelling, character performance, or creative collaboration. Prior knowledge of the project is not required, and I can write and provide scripts on request. Improvisation is also welcome if someone prefers to shape their own character voice and performance.

There are two main ways someone could take part:

Video performance: For anyone comfortable appearing on camera, this could involve portraying a fantasy belly dancer, another type of dancer, a travelling performer, or a Caravan character through movement, costume, dialogue, atmosphere, or character performance. Traditional belly dance attire is not required. Costuming can be modest, fantasy-inspired, medieval, steampunk, theatrical, simple, elaborate, or whatever feels comfortable and appropriate to the performer.

Voice acting: For anyone who does not wish to appear on camera, or who is not ready to record video, voice acting is equally welcome. A dancer character in this world does not have to be represented only through visible dance. They can be a storyteller, teacher, retired performer, cultural figure, travelling artist, informant, mentor, rival, noble entertainer, or someone whose relationship with dance is expressed through memory, dialogue, and character.

There are also other roles available beyond dancers. The wider world includes nobles, merchants, rogues, spies, scholars, healers, mages, guards, servants, artisans, musicians, side-show performers, travellers, and many other fantasy character types. If someone is drawn to the world but does not feel that a dance role is right for them, there may still be a place for them within the project.

When I mention side-show performances, I do not mean that other artists or dance forms are side-lined or treated as lesser. In the context of the Caravan, these are additional performance spaces within the troupe, where different artists, dancers, actors, musicians, and storytellers can bring their own style, identity, and atmosphere into the setting.

My aim is to treat Belly Dance with respect as an art form. Within the project, it is not presented as a joke, a gimmick, or something purely decorative. I am interested in dance as musical interpretation, storytelling, discipline, expression, cultural atmosphere, and performance. The same respect applies to other dance forms and movement traditions that may become part of the Caravan’s wider creative world.

I want any dancer, performer, actor, or voice artist involved to feel respected as a creative collaborator, not treated as a prop or spectacle.

I have tried sharing this project in different creative spaces before, and I have learned that finding the right audience for something unusual and character-driven can take time. That experience has made me want to approach this more thoughtfully and respectfully. I am hoping this may be a good place to ask, because the project’s use of dance is intended to be sincere, artistic, and appreciative.

If anyone is curious, interested, or would simply like to know more, please feel free to ask questions in the comments. I will do my best to answer any comments posted on this thread, especially if people have questions about the project, the roles, how remote participation works, or what kind of contribution would be suitable.

You are also very welcome to message me privately if you would prefer to ask something directly. I can provide further details, including links to the YouTube channel, the project Wiki, the Discord server, character information, role options, and examples of how participation would work.

Here is the link to the "official" Lord of War & Heartache/Tales of the Caravan Fandom Wiki where you can learn more about the project and the world it takes place within.

Here is a version of the above text with a narration for those who prefer such a format.

Voluntary Fantasy Storytelling Project Seeking Dancers of All Styles, Especially Belly Dancers, Plus Voice Actors and Creative Participants

Hello everyone,

I hope this is all right to post here. I wanted to respectfully introduce a creative project I have been developing called Lord of War & Heartache / Tales of the Caravan, and ask whether anyone in the belly dance community, or the wider dance and performance community, might be interested in hearing more about it.

The project is a medieval steampunk/fantasy storytelling series set within a world of travelling performers, musicians, storytellers, nobles, rogues, scholars, merchants, and mysterious figures moving through a richly developed fantasy setting. One part of that world is The Caravan, a travelling performance troupe where dance, music, theatre, character, and story all play an important role.

Within the Caravan, Belly Dance is very much the heart and soul of its artistic identity. It is central to the atmosphere, culture, rhythm, and character of the troupe. However, it is not the only form of dance or performance within the wider project. I am also open to other dance styles, movement traditions, theatrical performance, folk-inspired dance, fantasy performance, character work, and other creative interpretations that could naturally exist within a travelling fantasy troupe.

I am currently looking to see whether anyone might be interested in voluntarily portraying belly dancer characters, dancers of other styles, performers, or other roles within the Caravan and the wider world.

To be completely clear and transparent, this is a voluntary and unpaid creative project. It is a passion project built around storytelling, performance, character work, and collaborative imagination. There is no financial payment involved, but contributors would receive full credit, creative respect, and the chance to help bring a character and a world to life.

For practical and creative reasons, this project is intended for adult participants aged 18 and over. The storytelling is not built around explicit content, but the world itself contains mature themes, complex characters, danger, intrigue, and darker fantasy elements, so an adult creative space is the most appropriate fit.

Participation is also fully remote. Nobody would need to travel or meet in person. Contributions can be recorded from home and sent digitally.

I would be very happy to hear from both amateurs and professionals, as well as people who may not consider themselves dancers but are interested in acting, voice acting, fantasy storytelling, character performance, or creative collaboration. Prior knowledge of the project is not required, and I can write and provide scripts on request. Improvisation is also welcome if someone prefers to shape their own character voice and performance.

There are two main ways someone could take part:

Video performance: For anyone comfortable appearing on camera, this could involve portraying a fantasy belly dancer, another type of dancer, a travelling performer, or a Caravan character through movement, costume, dialogue, atmosphere, or character performance. Traditional belly dance attire is not required. Costuming can be modest, fantasy-inspired, medieval, steampunk, theatrical, simple, elaborate, or whatever feels comfortable and appropriate to the performer.

Voice acting: For anyone who does not wish to appear on camera, or who is not ready to record video, voice acting is equally welcome. A dancer character in this world does not have to be represented only through visible dance. They can be a storyteller, teacher, retired performer, cultural figure, travelling artist, informant, mentor, rival, noble entertainer, or someone whose relationship with dance is expressed through memory, dialogue, and character.

There are also other roles available beyond dancers. The wider world includes nobles, merchants, rogues, spies, scholars, healers, mages, guards, servants, artisans, musicians, side-show performers, travellers, and many other fantasy character types. If someone is drawn to the world but does not feel that a dance role is right for them, there may still be a place for them within the project.

When I mention side-show performances, I do not mean that other artists or dance forms are side-lined or treated as lesser. In the context of the Caravan, these are additional performance spaces within the troupe, where different artists, dancers, actors, musicians, and storytellers can bring their own style, identity, and atmosphere into the setting.

My aim is to treat Belly Dance with respect as an art form. Within the project, it is not presented as a joke, a gimmick, or something purely decorative. I am interested in dance as musical interpretation, storytelling, discipline, expression, cultural atmosphere, and performance. The same respect applies to other dance forms and movement traditions that may become part of the Caravan’s wider creative world.

I want any dancer, performer, actor, or voice artist involved to feel respected as a creative collaborator, not treated as a prop or spectacle.

I have tried sharing this project in different creative spaces before, and I have learned that finding the right audience for something unusual and character-driven can take time. That experience has made me want to approach this more thoughtfully and respectfully. I am hoping this may be a good place to ask, because the project’s use of dance is intended to be sincere, artistic, and appreciative.

If anyone is curious, interested, or would simply like to know more, please feel free to ask questions in the comments. I will do my best to answer any comments posted on this thread, especially if people have questions about the project, the roles, how remote participation works, or what kind of contribution would be suitable.

You are also very welcome to message me privately if you would prefer to ask something directly. I can provide further details, including links to the YouTube channel, the project Wiki, the Discord server, character information, role options, and examples of how participation would work.

Here is the link to the "official" Lord of War & Heartache/Tales of the Caravan Fandom Wiki where you can learn more about the project and the world it takes place within.

Here is a version of the above text with a narration for those who prefer such a format.

Voluntary Fantasy Storytelling Project Seeking Dancers of All Styles, Especially Belly Dancers, Plus Voice Actors and Creative Participants

Hello everyone,

I hope this is all right to post here. I wanted to respectfully introduce a creative project I have been developing called Lord of War & Heartache / Tales of the Caravan, and ask whether anyone in the belly dance community, or the wider dance and performance community, might be interested in hearing more about it.

The project is a medieval steampunk/fantasy storytelling series set within a world of travelling performers, musicians, storytellers, nobles, rogues, scholars, merchants, and mysterious figures moving through a richly developed fantasy setting. One part of that world is The Caravan, a travelling performance troupe where dance, music, theatre, character, and story all play an important role.

Within the Caravan, Belly Dance is very much the heart and soul of its artistic identity. It is central to the atmosphere, culture, rhythm, and character of the troupe. However, it is not the only form of dance or performance within the wider project. I am also open to other dance styles, movement traditions, theatrical performance, folk-inspired dance, fantasy performance, character work, and other creative interpretations that could naturally exist within a travelling fantasy troupe.

I am currently looking to see whether anyone might be interested in voluntarily portraying belly dancer characters, dancers of other styles, performers, or other roles within the Caravan and the wider world.

To be completely clear and transparent, this is a voluntary and unpaid creative project. It is a passion project built around storytelling, performance, character work, and collaborative imagination. There is no financial payment involved, but contributors would receive full credit, creative respect, and the chance to help bring a character and a world to life.

For practical and creative reasons, this project is intended for adult participants aged 18 and over. The storytelling is not built around explicit content, but the world itself contains mature themes, complex characters, danger, intrigue, and darker fantasy elements, so an adult creative space is the most appropriate fit.

Participation is also fully remote. Nobody would need to travel or meet in person. Contributions can be recorded from home and sent digitally.

I would be very happy to hear from both amateurs and professionals, as well as people who may not consider themselves dancers but are interested in acting, voice acting, fantasy storytelling, character performance, or creative collaboration. Prior knowledge of the project is not required, and I can write and provide scripts on request. Improvisation is also welcome if someone prefers to shape their own character voice and performance.

There are two main ways someone could take part:

Video performance: For anyone comfortable appearing on camera, this could involve portraying a fantasy belly dancer, another type of dancer, a travelling performer, or a Caravan character through movement, costume, dialogue, atmosphere, or character performance. Traditional belly dance attire is not required. Costuming can be modest, fantasy-inspired, medieval, steampunk, theatrical, simple, elaborate, or whatever feels comfortable and appropriate to the performer.

Voice acting: For anyone who does not wish to appear on camera, or who is not ready to record video, voice acting is equally welcome. A dancer character in this world does not have to be represented only through visible dance. They can be a storyteller, teacher, retired performer, cultural figure, travelling artist, informant, mentor, rival, noble entertainer, or someone whose relationship with dance is expressed through memory, dialogue, and character.

There are also other roles available beyond dancers. The wider world includes nobles, merchants, rogues, spies, scholars, healers, mages, guards, servants, artisans, musicians, side-show performers, travellers, and many other fantasy character types. If someone is drawn to the world but does not feel that a dance role is right for them, there may still be a place for them within the project.

When I mention side-show performances, I do not mean that other artists or dance forms are side-lined or treated as lesser. In the context of the Caravan, these are additional performance spaces within the troupe, where different artists, dancers, actors, musicians, and storytellers can bring their own style, identity, and atmosphere into the setting.

My aim is to treat Belly Dance with respect as an art form. Within the project, it is not presented as a joke, a gimmick, or something purely decorative. I am interested in dance as musical interpretation, storytelling, discipline, expression, cultural atmosphere, and performance. The same respect applies to other dance forms and movement traditions that may become part of the Caravan’s wider creative world.

I want any dancer, performer, actor, or voice artist involved to feel respected as a creative collaborator, not treated as a prop or spectacle.

I have tried sharing this project in different creative spaces before, and I have learned that finding the right audience for something unusual and character-driven can take time. That experience has made me want to approach this more thoughtfully and respectfully. I am hoping this may be a good place to ask, because the project’s use of dance is intended to be sincere, artistic, and appreciative.

If anyone is curious, interested, or would simply like to know more, please feel free to ask questions in the comments. I will do my best to answer any comments posted on this thread, especially if people have questions about the project, the roles, how remote participation works, or what kind of contribution would be suitable.

You are also very welcome to message me privately if you would prefer to ask something directly. I can provide further details, including links to the YouTube channel, the project Wiki, the Discord server, character information, role options, and examples of how participation would work.

Here is the link to the "official" Lord of War & Heartache/Tales of the Caravan Fandom Wiki where you can learn more about the project and the world it takes place within.

Here is a version of the above text with a narration for those who prefer such a format.

Voluntary Fantasy Storytelling Project Seeking Dancers of All Styles, Especially Belly Dancers, Plus Voice Actors and Creative Participants

Hello everyone,

I hope this is all right to post here. I wanted to respectfully introduce a creative project I have been developing called Lord of War & Heartache / Tales of the Caravan, and ask whether anyone in the belly dance community, or the wider dance and performance community, might be interested in hearing more about it.

The project is a medieval steampunk/fantasy storytelling series set within a world of travelling performers, musicians, storytellers, nobles, rogues, scholars, merchants, and mysterious figures moving through a richly developed fantasy setting. One part of that world is The Caravan, a travelling performance troupe where dance, music, theatre, character, and story all play an important role.

Within the Caravan, Belly Dance is very much the heart and soul of its artistic identity. It is central to the atmosphere, culture, rhythm, and character of the troupe. However, it is not the only form of dance or performance within the wider project. I am also open to other dance styles, movement traditions, theatrical performance, folk-inspired dance, fantasy performance, character work, and other creative interpretations that could naturally exist within a travelling fantasy troupe.

I am currently looking to see whether anyone might be interested in voluntarily portraying belly dancer characters, dancers of other styles, performers, or other roles within the Caravan and the wider world.

To be completely clear and transparent, this is a voluntary and unpaid creative project. It is a passion project built around storytelling, performance, character work, and collaborative imagination. There is no financial payment involved, but contributors would receive full credit, creative respect, and the chance to help bring a character and a world to life.

For practical and creative reasons, this project is intended for adult participants aged 18 and over. The storytelling is not built around explicit content, but the world itself contains mature themes, complex characters, danger, intrigue, and darker fantasy elements, so an adult creative space is the most appropriate fit.

Participation is also fully remote. Nobody would need to travel or meet in person. Contributions can be recorded from home and sent digitally.

I would be very happy to hear from both amateurs and professionals, as well as people who may not consider themselves dancers but are interested in acting, voice acting, fantasy storytelling, character performance, or creative collaboration. Prior knowledge of the project is not required, and I can write and provide scripts on request. Improvisation is also welcome if someone prefers to shape their own character voice and performance.

There are two main ways someone could take part:

Video performance: For anyone comfortable appearing on camera, this could involve portraying a fantasy belly dancer, another type of dancer, a travelling performer, or a Caravan character through movement, costume, dialogue, atmosphere, or character performance. Traditional belly dance attire is not required. Costuming can be modest, fantasy-inspired, medieval, steampunk, theatrical, simple, elaborate, or whatever feels comfortable and appropriate to the performer.

Voice acting: For anyone who does not wish to appear on camera, or who is not ready to record video, voice acting is equally welcome. A dancer character in this world does not have to be represented only through visible dance. They can be a storyteller, teacher, retired performer, cultural figure, travelling artist, informant, mentor, rival, noble entertainer, or someone whose relationship with dance is expressed through memory, dialogue, and character.

There are also other roles available beyond dancers. The wider world includes nobles, merchants, rogues, spies, scholars, healers, mages, guards, servants, artisans, musicians, side-show performers, travellers, and many other fantasy character types. If someone is drawn to the world but does not feel that a dance role is right for them, there may still be a place for them within the project.

When I mention side-show performances, I do not mean that other artists or dance forms are side-lined or treated as lesser. In the context of the Caravan, these are additional performance spaces within the troupe, where different artists, dancers, actors, musicians, and storytellers can bring their own style, identity, and atmosphere into the setting.

My aim is to treat Belly Dance with respect as an art form. Within the project, it is not presented as a joke, a gimmick, or something purely decorative. I am interested in dance as musical interpretation, storytelling, discipline, expression, cultural atmosphere, and performance. The same respect applies to other dance forms and movement traditions that may become part of the Caravan’s wider creative world.

I want any dancer, performer, actor, or voice artist involved to feel respected as a creative collaborator, not treated as a prop or spectacle.

I have tried sharing this project in different creative spaces before, and I have learned that finding the right audience for something unusual and character-driven can take time. That experience has made me want to approach this more thoughtfully and respectfully. I am hoping this may be a good place to ask, because the project’s use of dance is intended to be sincere, artistic, and appreciative.

If anyone is curious, interested, or would simply like to know more, please feel free to ask questions in the comments. I will do my best to answer any comments posted on this thread, especially if people have questions about the project, the roles, how remote participation works, or what kind of contribution would be suitable.

You are also very welcome to message me privately if you would prefer to ask something directly. I can provide further details, including links to the YouTube channel, the project Wiki, the Discord server, character information, role options, and examples of how participation would work.

Here is the link to the "official" Lord of War & Heartache/Tales of the Caravan Fandom Wiki where you can learn more about the project and the world it takes place within.

Here is a version of the above text with a narration for those who prefer such a format.

Never

Included in anyone's book recommendation lists.

But I AM apparently worthy of being targeted for fucking transphobic violence.

So, that's enough of a problem that someone somewhere is ALREADY putting together lists to spread around the world where Queen Mihai and The Master's Quest appear

Right?

Right?

You're making the list already, right?

Because otherwise what I have to assume is that you WANT me to experience violence and not support.

Because that's my FUCKING reality right now