LPNG HRNG

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LPNG HRNG

John Patrick Gañas

University of the East- Caloocan, Philippines

Fine Art - Illustration

Category Semifinalist

Illustrations for an alternate reality novelette set in a pre-colonial Philippines.

"LPNG HNRNG"

story by Redge Tolentino

illustration by John Patrick Ganas

Watan

Scouts (land and sea), explorers, messengers, emissaries. They are the Council’s eyes and ears in various lands.

Telmos

Scholars, architects, planners, mages. They serve as pre-colonial society’s learned few - the intelligensia. Most being high-born/well-off, they can be aloof and separated from the realities of society - a trait most see as arrogance or apathy.

Omulto

Spies, bodyguards, assassins. The pariahs of tribes, the Omulto are masked (usually female) figures seen at the edges of one’s vision.

Ananghel

Seers and visionaries. The aged Ananghel are Telmos who have developed the ability to see the future. They predict future events, the outcome of crops, the results of wars. They guide a village with wisdom and foresight - ensuring continuity, above all else.

Kapretanyo

Chiefs, rulers, judges. The Kapretanyo are the ruling elite of AR-1096 Philippines. Comprised village chiefs from across the Archipelago - their word is law.