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In the small town of Beaver Hollow, West Virginia, forester Luke Steele is haunted by visions of a towering tree, ominous omens, and his own suffocating demise. Tess McCoy, a former Army captain, harbors a debilitating secret and can’t get far enough from her mountain roots to save her life.

When a mystifying accident takes the life of Tess’s younger brother, a series of preternatural events unfolds—propelling the former lovers from the oak-lined streets of their Appalachian hometown into the shifting seasons of an aberrant realm: a wondrous otherworld known as the EverShade.

But the EverShade is no sanctuary. Within its fractured borders, Luke and Tess are caught in a mythic war between two fabled demigods—a war set in motion during the final days of World War II and now threatening to crest its mythical borders and pour without mercy into our own.

The Solstice Treaty is a six-volume graphic novel series (~80 pages each), with the first two books complete and the rest in development. Designed for longform release, it can also be serialized as monthly issues. Each short chapter opens with a full-page spread, enhancing its cinematic tone. Blending urban fantasy, occult thriller, and alternate history, the series evokes Fables, The Sandman, Hellboy, and The Black Monday Murders, appealing to fans of layered, creator-owned speculative fiction.

The story of The Solstice Treaty will be told over the course of six graphic novels. Within each volume lie world-building clues—some hidden in plain sight, others far more subtle. A word, a name, even an image may lead you to secret domains beyond these pages, expanding character backstories, revealing translated messages, or unearthing manuscripts best left forgotten. These discoveries are entirely optional—crafted to enrich the experience without being required to follow the story. Pay close attention—some clues are buried within clues, waiting for a curious mind to uncover what lies beneath.

Here are the current world-buliding domains that lead to websites based on hints/names/etc that can be found in books ONE and TWO.

Tess McCoy
Chapter 1: Tess is mentioned by her brother, Bobby McCoy, and we catch a glimpse of her and Luke during happier times. (tessmccoy.com)
Fritz von Ehrlichmann
Chapter 2: We are introduced to Fritz and learn more about the Nazi Director from none other than Churchill himself! (fritzvonehrlichmann.com)
Guido Von List
Chapter 2: Guido Von List is mentioned. Fritz pens annotations in the margins of the lost writings of the Austrian occultist. (guidovonlist.com)
Willhelm Wulff
Chapter 2: Fritz mentions Wilhelm Wulff, the German astrologer who unveils his dark machinations. (willhelmwulff.com)
Takashi Okahara
Chapter 3: Takashi's name is mentioned. A progressive gaming site interviews the elusive CEO of Yokoto Co. (takashiokahara.com) (Yokoto.co)
Astarman
Chapter 3: Astarman is discussed here. Learn more about the Famous Japanese superhero and Yokoto darling! (astarman.com)
Akio Nishimura
Chapter 1: Akio is introduced. Yokoto's CFO has long struggled with his identity in the world. (akionishimura.com)
Captain John Roberts/Dusty Belle
Chapter 4: Roberts and his plane are named here. The Wiki URL for Captain John Roberts provides info on the fate of the Captain and his stalwart crew. (captainjohnroberts.com) (dustybelle.com)]
The Beaver Beacon
Chapter 6: Scan the QR code on Tess’s boarding pass, and you’re whisked away to news from a quiet little town in West Virginia! (thebeaverbeacon.com)
Dante's Draft/Inferno IPA
Chapter 5: Discover the origins of the popular German beer, tracing back to 1945... (dantesdraft.com) (infernoipa.com)
Lucas Jonathan Steele
Chapter 7: Tess uses Luke’s full name, offering a glimpse into his past and his adoptive parents. (lucasjonathansteele.com)
Elisabeth Pickles
Chapter 8: The name is displayed on a jumbotron. Who doesn't want to know more about these famous Italian pickles? (elisabethpickles.com)
Frank Vallance
Chapter 8: Frank Vallance is mentioned. Who was the crooner, and how is he tied to our story? (frankvallance.com)
Tagtraq
Chapter 12: TheTagtraq app is shown, and we can learn more about why Luke uses it to track bears. (tagtraq.com)
Luisas Diner
Chapter 13 - A URL on a sandwich board leads the inquisitive to the menu of Beaver Hollow's favorite retro diner! (luisasdiner.com)
Eugene Gibbles
Chapter 14: Eugene's name is mentioend as he puts out a press release—thinly veiled as compassion, but clearly self-serving. (eugenegibbles.com)
Triple R Mining
Chapter 14: A URL on a poster leads to more details about Triple R and its so-called 'responsible mining' practices. (triplermining.com)
Aggaroth
Chapter 14: Nishimura sends Okahara a page from the Book of the Dead about Aggaroth. Here, it is translated from Latin and Japanese to English. (aggaroth.com)
Ryota Okahara
Chapter 19: His name is mentioned here. Who was Takashi Okahara’s father, and what were his ties to the Third Reich? (ryotaokahara.com)
Post Telegramm
Chapter 19: A telegram in German from Himmler to Fritz is translated, revealing a cryptic plan. (posttelegramm.com)
Shinjo Yamagami
Chapter 20: A QR code found in Shinjo’s pocket (or his name) links to a rap song about the assistant’s pursuit of glory! (shinjoyamagami.com) (mrshinjo.com)
The EverShade
Chapter 24: The EverShade is mentioned by The Jack in the Green. The reader can now track our protagonists through this otherworldly realm on an interactive map! (theevershade.com)
The Jack in the Green
Chapter 24: The Jack in the Green intoduces himself to Luke and Tess. Time to introduce the reader to the song that inspired the comic! (thejackinthegreen.com)

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