Stories and Fantasy
The Rhyme Time Teller
The Rhyme Time Teller
He always speaks in rhyme, dresses in a splendid indigo hat and jacket, and uses a shiny golden cane. He is the author of RHYME TIME TALES, beginning with “The Big Band Wolf and the Three Little Pigs,” and the librarian of the Fantastical Alltrades Library. Characters and Creatures come from across the Realms to his Library for information, wisdom, and companionship.
The RTT—he is sometimes called that—is telling the most sensational stories, about all kinds of absurdities and wonders, to those who most want (and need) to hear them. No one knows how old he is, though some think he is the oldest being in Fantasy. He never changes, in any case.
His cousin is the Mad “Maddy” Hatter, and he has a begrudging friendship with the Cheshire “Chessy” Cat. Merlin the Wizard and Glinda the Good also come often to his library. He knows the Queen of No-Context and Gram R. King particularly well. He lives at 221A Baker Street, Alltrades, Storybook, and visits his sister and twin nieces, Dilly and Dally, often.
The Big Band Wolf
The Big Band Wolf
Most people say the “Big Bad Wolf” is a villain, but they misunderstand. The Big Band Wolf actually is quite lovable and clumsy, off-kilter and oblivious. He never had any intentions of eating pigs, sheep, or people, as the storybooks say, though he did want to meet some of them, to see if they were interested in joining his Big Bad Band. When he meets the Pigs, however, and his tuba clogs, and he huffs, and he puffs, well… he might have made the wrong first impression.
The Wolf, though rather goofy and uncertain of himself, was raised by a very respectable family around Pemberley (Northeast of Nowhere) and made many good connections in those parts, including a particular Princess.
The Three Little Pigs
The Three Little Pigs
It is not known today that the Brick House was owned by all three of the Little Pigs. While the Third did most of the building, the other two hauled the bricks up the mountainside and made certain the work could continue. They were not lazy like many people think; and when they heard (incorrectly) that a Wolf was coming to “eat” them, it was the Second Pig who set them on track, and the First who created a plan, even if it was a little ridiculous. That being said, they are still a comedic trio. They are Littles by adoption, raised by Dr. Do Little.
The Cheshire “Chessy” Cat
{Depicted: “Chessy” on the left, meeting the Big Band Wolf, right.}
The Cheshire “Chessy” Cat
Known for aiding Alice (later Queen Alice) in her first Adventure in Wonderland, Chessy might be the most frequent visitor to the Alltrades Library because he can come or go in the blink of an eye.
He thinks the Little Birdie is intentionally spreading lies. On an unrelated note, he also thinks the Birdie would be a wonderful snack.
The Little Birdie
The Little Birdie
“Heard it from a Little Birdie.” That is where you know him from. Like the Pigs, a Little by adoption, he spends his time flying around—sometimes through all of Storybook—listening in and overhearing news. He gossips often. He doesn’t spend much time with the Little family anymore, but he does cause all manner of chaos—intentional or otherwise.
Very Grimm
Very Grimm
Yes, yes, very few people know of… that person. He is always writing the stories he hears by candlelight, pulling strings here and there. Then again, all he hears and all he does comes through a particular Birdie.
He prefers to pronounce his name Very (“vah-ray”), when he has his way.
Dilly and Dally
Dilly and Dally
The twins who inspired the phrase “Don’t Dilly-Dally.” In Fantasy, they live at Fable Farms and often visit the Alltrades Library (though they are very bad at keeping track of time). Their uncle, the Rhyme Time Teller, has a soft spot for them, even if he would never admit it.
Carl the Lilliputian
Carl the Lilliputian
Captain of the Secret Military Avengement Legion of Lilliput. He leads his team of less-than-six-inch-tall Lilliputians throughout Storybook, and Alltrades in particular (because its close to Lilliput), causing mischief and confusion because of Lilliput’s grudge*. They change signposts, do graffiti, and more than anything they trip people with miniature ropes everywhere.
*If you don’t know about Lilliput and Blefusu’s grudge against Storybook and the other Realms, see the maps and details below.
Red Little
Red Little
Often known as Little Red Riding Hood—which is silly, of course, because “Little” is actually her last name—Red Little is the granddaughter of Dr. Do Little and the niece of John Little (or Little John, as he prefers to be called now, adding to the confusion). Her brother is Blue Little, mistakenly called “Little Boy Blue.”
The Mad “Maddy” Hatter
The Mad “Maddy” Hatter
There isn’t all too much to say of Maddy. He is from Wonderland; enough said. You might not know, though, that he has a cousin, the Rhyme Time Teller, and two sons, Willy and Nilly.
Merlin
Merlin
Lead Counselor to King Arthur, Wizard extraordinaire, and confidant of The Rhyme Time Teller
Glinda the Good
Glinda the Good
The Good Witch of the South and ruler of the Quadlings in the Wonderful Realm of Oz, she visits the Town Alltrades often. However, she might have more interest in the librarian than the Library itself.
Sir Iron Knee of Irony in Satire County
Sir Iron Knee of Irony in Satire County
A knight of Irony in Satire County of Storybook, he received a replacement iron knee (and the title of “Iron Knee”) after aiding Robin Hood’s Merry Men in holding off King John from crossing through Sherwood Forest into Storybook. He says the injury involved the Merry Men, a feather, and a funny bone that was bumped one too many times. Whether it was his funny bone or another’s, I do not know. He is allergic to horses.
A certain… disreputable rodent
The Rodent
We don’t… talk about him. There is a reason the Rhyme Time Teller is not fond of rodents. He’s more partial to bunnies, actually.
Ozzie the Very Fortunate Bunny
Ozzie
Well, for now, he hibernates in a particular indigo hat. But this is supposed to be a surprise, so I can’t tell you much more than that.
He’s finally ready, after so long in hiding, to again take center stage. Want to know more? You’ll have to find the hidden web-page.
Here is a riddle to help, if you can understand: What on the homepage is great for blowing down houses and starting a band?
Storybook
The Realm of Storybook
Fairy Tales, Fables, Classic Literature, Common Phrases, all of it comes from Storybook, with very few exceptions. These characters and creatures that you know can be found all around. You can never tell when one of the stories you’ve heard will suddenly begin. That is quite the fun of it.
There are many types of stories, of course, from tales of princes and princesses to simple small-town fables. All are equally a part of Fantasy.
Wonderland and The Looking-Glass Fields
The Realm of Wonderland
Wonderland is without question the most obscure and brilliantly “mad” Realm, with some of the most ridiculous characters and creatures. The island offshore is Cartoonland Island, where the Ani-toons come from.
The Looking-Glass Fields Realm
Some say that The Looking-Glass Fields should simply be included under the same Realm as Wonderland. Given the fact that they have unique lands and ecosystems, however, they are separate.
The Rhyme Time Teller received an Ani-toon copy from Willy and Nilly, his cousin’s sons.
The Wonderful Realm of Oz
“The Wonderful Realm of Oz”
includes the Nation of Oz, in addition to a number of other countries that border it around its large desert. The Nonestic Ocean is around the Realm. The Nation of Oz is home to the Gillikans, Quadlings, Munchkins, and Winkies.
The Round Table Realm
The Round Table Realm
Led by King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. They are cut off from the rest of Fantasy by King John’s Realm.
“King John’s” Realm
Formerly the Lionheart Realm
Renamed after King John claimed dictatorship, now at war with Storybook and the Round Table.
Lilliput and Blefuscu
Lilliputians and Blefuscudians
Lilliput and Blefuscu. Long at war with one another, now they’re after Storybook. They believe they should be their own Realms, in spite of their small islands, seeing as their islands are massive to them.
Petty Politics
They are both very political nations and, as such, are under the impression that they are much larger and more important than they actually are. The greatest example of this is their disagreement about which side to crack an egg on, big or small.
The 100 Acre Wood
The 100 Acre Wood
Located in Storybook near Sherwood, is home to an Outsider in Christopher Robin. Flowing through it is also the largest river in Storybook. It is often used to transport goods, such as Ani-toons, from Wonderland in the North all the way to South Storybook. This is called the “100 Acre River” where it comes in the borders of the Wood. Flooding is common as a result.
“Treasure Island”
Treasure Island
The southernmost island on the map. It is not labeled “Treasure Island,” because it is not called that by the people of Fantasy.
The City of Nowhere
Capital of Storybook
Home of Gram R. King and the Queen of No-Context, and the Capital of Storybook, a gathering place of the utmost importance.
The Alltrades Library
The Rhyme Time Teller’s Library
Likely the most fantastical, wonderous, and unpredictable place in all of Fantasy. You might come across colorful and peculiar persons in Storybook, but it happens at least ten times as often in the Alltrades Library. You could never go in and come out again without being introduced to some favorite tale or creature of yours.
D. Little’s Vet Clinic
D. Little’s Vet Clinic
accepts various creatures and critters as patients, even Ani-toons. It both treats injuries and aids them in speech and language.
Ani-toon Emporium
The Store for all your Cartoon needs.
Ani-toons are created in Wonderland on Cartoonland Island, but shipped down to be sold in Alltrades at the Ani-toon Emporium. The Little Pigs bought the materials for their Brick House there, in addition to the straw and sticks they had left over.
Sherwood Forest
The Storybook/John Border
One cause for worry within Alltrades is its proximity to Sherwood, and King John’s invasion. However, watchtowers guard the border, and John has never made it past Robin Hood.
Little Cottage and Little and Tall Store
The Little Cottage
is home to Dr. Do Little and Grandmother Little.
The Little And Tall Store
The Little Family owns the Little and Tall Store and provides a wide selection of garments in all sizes. It even supplies clothes for Lilliputians. It is rumored that the fabled Jabberwock received his vest there.
Gulliver and Livesey’s Surgery
Two Doctors
was the first Storybookien to discover Lilliput and Blefuscu. Dr. David Livesey aided in the recovery of the treasure from “Treasure Island.” They are actually excellent friends. Gulliver was a surgeon before he became an adventurer, so the two run a surgery together.
Scott Free’s Attorney Service
The Alltrades Lawyer
Go figure that the only road leading into the Grim Forest—the only hostile place within Alltrades—would come from a lawyer’s house.
Gillikan and Quadling Embassies
Inter-Realm Relations
The Embassies to Storybook from the only friendly Oz Provinces, the Gillikans to the North and the Quadlings to the South, are located in Alltrades. This gives Glinda all the more excuse to visit the town, being the head of the Quadlings.
Baker Street
221B
Known for being the abode of the great detective Sherlock Holmes.
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