Maria was born October 12, 1810 in La Coruña during the Napoleonic wars to Alvaro and Cecilia Romero (first to survive after several miscarriages), and grew up near a port where she’d get the chance to learn about other walks of life. She’d develop in interest in the sciences and generally how things work, which earned her a bit of a notorious reputation among a more superstitious crowd, which condemned these vices on account of their being “French,” in origin, labeling her an “afrancesado”. Years later, after traveling to London to attend a ladies’ seminary (painful time), she sought to debunk the existence of anything supernatural, but after contracting rabies in the process of trying to make a point, she’d succumb to the illness but to her own surprise and even dismay, she’d turn after experiencing the most heinous of visions. What followed was carnage, and she’d regret it forever. Returning home as soon as possible, she’d force herself to harness her alter ego to prevent from becoming victim from the experienced soldiers in the area, who had learned Guerilla warfare years before and could still use it. Over the course of about 5 years, she’d learn her condition and the tension she feels directly impact the violence level of the wolf, so within that time she’d metaphorically freeze her heart, becoming cold, analytical, and sometimes even cruel. All the while she’s reminded every full moon of her wrongs. Eventually after somewhat accepting her condition, she’s make it her responsibility to understand it on a scientific level within the scientific realm, at the cost of her own sanity. Within the main story, she’s the definition of emotional constipation
For the longest time now I’ve been stuck in a creative block, so much so that my semester break passed without me even planning a sewing project. But a couple of days ago I was browsing the webs for some fabric because I wanted to redo my robe à la française when I stumbled upon some perfect silk taffeta for a time period I’ve never tackled before - so, needless to say, since I got a great deal on the fabric I decided to jump head first into an 1830s project.
I’m not sure what this dress is going to look like, I’m not even 100% set on which half of the decade I want to do. On the one hand, when I first started historical costuming, I was really fascinated by the early 1830s silhouette, but when I got familiar with the later styles I also really fell in love with those smocked/gathered sleeves that are more 1837-38ish. Here they are once again in comparison:
Personally, I think I like the late style slightly better, but at the same time I feel like I’m betraying the 1830s by not going for the more iconic and well known look with the huge sleeves.
I really like this dress for example even though it’s a little lowkey for the time.
At the same time I’m also obsessed with this one. I even had a dream once that I got this exact fabric to recreate it.
Also, it seems like silk was more popular earlier in the decade. There is also the possibility of making two bodices, one for day and one for evening wear. I think I’ll have to think about it and actually do some proper research in the next couple of days. But yeah, I think this whole project is going to take a while as I have to make all the undergarments as well and have no experience whatsoever in this era. I hope the construction is similar to 18th century gowns, that way it won’t be that difficult. I also have to make this happen in between uni classes, so please bear with me! I’ll probably document the entire mock-up process so I’ll have something to write about in the meantime. If you’ve made anything from this era before and/or have any tips and tricks, please let me know!
Hugo was born in November 20, 1806 to Katharina and Friedrich Richter during the French occupation of his region (in Bremen), and grew up during this time period. He lived with his mom, dad, and older brother and was not exactly the picture of health, so his dad seemed to favor his brother. His mom, an artisan of sorts, influenced his love of natural things and art (would develop an escapist mindset - only wanted to affiliate with anything non-human), but would go on to pursue the route of an attorney believing it to be his calling, not acknowledging that at heart, he is a romantic who has a knack for piano. Not only this, but his brother and mother had died and he (Hugo) would try to fill that gap by pursuing the career his brother would have. He left for London and cut all ties to his father, his last living relative. Something he’d come to regret. While there, he’d develop a reputation for his sickly countenance, avant-garde views, morbid personality, and his limp, all of which only worsened as rumors did. Around this time, he’d turn after contracting consumption by visiting an infirmary with the intention of boosting morale. He, like Maria, would experience sickness first followed by “visions.” Carnage followed. He “lives” for 5 years in a state of limbo, believing decades to be passing. He is something of a Byronic hero within the main story
Maria was born October 12, 1810 in La Coruña during the Napoleonic wars to Alvaro and Cecilia Romero (first to survive after several miscarriages), and grew up near a port where she’d get the chance to learn about other walks of life. She’d develop in interest in the sciences and generally how things work, which earned her a bit of a notorious reputation among a more superstitious crowd, which condemned these vices on account of their being “French,” in origin, labeling her an “afrancesado”. Years later, after traveling to London to attend a ladies’ seminary (painful time), she sought to debunk the existence of anything supernatural, but after contracting rabies in the process of trying to make a point, she’d succumb to the illness but to her own surprise and even dismay, she’d turn after experiencing the most heinous of visions. What followed was carnage, and she’d regret it forever. Returning home as soon as possible, she’d force herself to harness her alter ego to prevent from becoming victim from the experienced soldiers in the area, who had learned Guerilla warfare years before and could still use it. Over the course of about 5 years, she’d learn her condition and the tension she feels directly impact the violence level of the wolf, so within that time she’d metaphorically freeze her heart, becoming cold, analytical, and sometimes even cruel. All the while she’s reminded every full moon of her wrongs. Eventually after somewhat accepting her condition, she’s make it her responsibility to understand it on a scientific level within the scientific realm, at the cost of her own sanity. Within the main story, she’s the definition of emotional constipation
