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{{Infobox Story | {{Infobox Story SMW | ||
|image = Auteur's Abecedarium.jpg | |image = Auteur's Abecedarium.jpg | ||
|main character = [[Celebration-665]] | |main character = [[Celebration-665]] | ||
|enemy = [[Auteur]] | |enemy = [[Auteur]] | ||
|setting = The [[Cupid Homeworld]], [[December]] [[2020]] | |setting = The [[Cupid Homeworld]], [[December]] [[2020]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Jayce Black | ||
|illustrator = [[ | |illustrator = [[Jayce Black]] | ||
|editor = [[Aristide Twain]] | |editor = [[Aristide Twain]] | ||
|anthology = | |anthology = | ||
|release date = | |release date = 14 December 2020 | ||
|publisher = | |publisher = Goblin Studios | ||
|format = | |format = Online short story | ||
|series = | |series = ''[[The Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids (series)|The Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids]]'' crossover fiction | ||
|prev = | |prev = | ||
|next = | |next = Resurrection of the Author (short story) | ||
}} | }}{{store variant data|var=Issuu edition}} | ||
'''''Auteur's Abecedarium''''' was a [[2020 (releases)|2020]] online short story written and illustrated by [[ | '''''Auteur's Abecedarium''''' was a [[2020 (releases)|2020]] online short story written and illustrated by [[Jayce Black]], featuring the licensed use of their ''[[Faction Paradox (series)|Faction Paradox]]'' character [[Auteur]]. | ||
The story was also an official [[crossover]] between the [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]] and the continuity of ''The Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids'', on whose official website it was released as part of the series' 2020 Advent Calendar. | The story was also an official [[crossover]] between the [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]] and the continuity of ''[[The Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids (series)|The Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids]]'', on whose official website it was released as part of the series' 2020 Advent Calendar. A day later, a "slightly-augmented special edition" was released on [[Issuu]]. | ||
== | == Publisher's summary == | ||
A few days before [[Christmas]] in [[2020]], a [[gift]] is found in the [[Cupid Homeworld]], a [[pocket dimension]] inhabited by [[Clockwork Cherub]]s. One of them, [[Carter-1277]], tears off its wrapping and discovers that it is a large [[book]] — a freshly-written [[ | === Advent calendar version === | ||
Being an exclusive crossover interlude to "The Time of the Toymaker"; wherein which it is proven that the oral hygiene of gift horses ought to be investigated with careful circumspection; that the ''Doctor Who'' universe is overflowing with books which, if read but once, will change everything; and that [[Pythagoras-858]] should never be allowed to leave the crew without supervision for any extended periods of time if he likes to come back to a [[Cupid Homeworld|homeworld]] that's still in one piece. | |||
=== Issuu version === | |||
Solo edition of the 2020 crossover between "The Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids" and the "Doctor Who" universe, featuring a licensed appearance by the DWU character of Auteur. Written & illustrated by Jayce Black. This edition contains additional material not present in the website version. | |||
== Plot == | |||
A few days before [[Christmas]] in [[2020]], a [[gift]] is found in the [[Cupid Homeworld]], a [[pocket dimension]] inhabited by [[Clockwork Cherub]]s. One of them, [[Carter-1277]], tears off its wrapping and discovers that it is a large [[book]] — a freshly-written [[Auteur's Abecedarium|abecedarium]]. The Cherubs summon [[Lord]] [[Thymon]], a [[time-demon]] from [[the Void|the Void Between Worlds]], and ask for his opinion. | |||
Thymon identifies the book as coming from [[N-Space|the Third Universe]], and warns the Cherubs that whoever caused it to materialise in their dimension must have fearsome "metatemporal capabilities". However, one Clockwork Cherub, [[Celebration-665]], head of the [[Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids]]' [[Department of Festivities]], convinces the others that the appearance of the book is surely a Christmas [[miracle]]. He not only advocates for the opening of the book, but sets up a dramatic [[book reading|reading]] of it. | Thymon identifies the book as coming from [[N-Space|the Third Universe]], and warns the Cherubs that whoever caused it to materialise in their dimension must have fearsome "metatemporal capabilities". However, one Clockwork Cherub, [[Celebration-665]], head of the [[Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids]]' [[Department of Festivities]], convinces the others that the appearance of the book is surely a Christmas [[miracle]]. He not only advocates for the opening of the book, but sets up a dramatic [[book reading|reading]] of it. | ||
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However, partway through the reading, Celebration finds himself relaying an interdimensional warning, which describes itself as being broadcast "on all [[Psychic power|psychic]], [[telepathy|telepathic]] and [[metamedial network]]s", which implores whoever receives it not to let [[Auteur]] get access to one's reality's [[story]]. Celebration does not realise he has spoken anything other than the text of the book, but his audience are not so oblivious, and thus fail to laugh or applaud. | However, partway through the reading, Celebration finds himself relaying an interdimensional warning, which describes itself as being broadcast "on all [[Psychic power|psychic]], [[telepathy|telepathic]] and [[metamedial network]]s", which implores whoever receives it not to let [[Auteur]] get access to one's reality's [[story]]. Celebration does not realise he has spoken anything other than the text of the book, but his audience are not so oblivious, and thus fail to laugh or applaud. | ||
Without bothering to explain what has happened to Celebration, another Clockwork Cherub, [[Bibliophile-962]], confiscates the book, which he pledges to bury in one of the restricted sections of the [[Cupid Archives]]. Celebration then wins back the crowd by offering to invite them to a [[party]] at his home, where he promises [[cake]] for everyone. Thus, "and just like that, all was forgotten"... At least, "as far as the Cupids are concerned". | Without bothering to explain what has happened to Celebration, another Clockwork Cherub, [[Bibliophile-962]], confiscates the book, which he pledges to bury in one of the restricted sections of the [[Cupid Archives]]. Celebration then wins back the crowd by offering to invite them to a [[party]] at his home, where he promises [[cake]] for everyone. Thus, "and just like that, all was forgotten"... At least, "as far as the Cupids are concerned". Then, out of nowhere, strange laughter emanates... | ||
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
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* [[Larrikin-1029]] | * [[Larrikin-1029]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
=== Items === | === Items === | ||
* The [[ink]] in [[Auteur's Abecedarium]] has not yet dried. | |||
* [[Thespian-315]] owns a gilded [[lectern]]. | * [[Thespian-315]] owns a gilded [[lectern]]. | ||
* [[Larrikin-1029|Larrikin]] is "excited" by the mention of a [[skull]]. | * [[Larrikin-1029|Larrikin]] is "excited" by the mention of a [[skull]]. | ||
=== Locations === | === Locations === | ||
* [[Auteur]]'s book mentions "[[Atlantis]], sunk beneath the [[mire]]" as well as the terms "[[Aeris]]" | * [[Auteur]]'s book mentions "[[Atlantis]], sunk beneath the [[mire]]" as well as the terms "[[Aeris]]" and "[[Arisian]]" under the [[Letter (alphabet)|letter]] [[A]]. | ||
* The [[Interdimensional Black Market]] is a [[bazaar]] that is home to [[Harpy|Harpies]]. | * The [[Interdimensional Black Market]] is a [[bazaar]] that is home to [[Harpy|Harpies]]. | ||
* [[Kragza]]'s only [[landmark]] is a set of [[9 (number)|nine]] [[mountain|peaks]]. | * [[Kragza]]'s only [[landmark]] is a set of [[9 (number)|nine]] [[mountain|peaks]]. | ||
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=== Organisations === | === Organisations === | ||
* [[Pythagoras-858]] | * [[Pythagoras-858]] is the [[Prefect]] of the [[Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids]]' [[Department of Problem-Solving]]. | ||
* [[Celebration-665]] is a member of the [[Department of Festivities]] while Thespian belongs to the [[Department of Live Performances]]. | |||
=== Species === | === Species === | ||
* The [[ | * The Retconning Crocodiles, also known as the [[Collective of Retconning Crocodiles]], are [[metatemporal activist]]s. | ||
* The [[handwriting]] of the Crocodiles is not aesthetically pleasing. | |||
=== Universes === | === Universes === | ||
* | * Auteur's Abecedarium is recognised by [[Thymon]] as hailing from "the [[N-Space|Third Universe]]", as opposed to the [[Prime Universe (Auteur's Abecedarium)|Prime Universe]]. | ||
* Thymon used to be the [[Embodiment]] of [[Time]] in the [[the Void|Void Between Worlds]]. | * Thymon used to be the [[Embodiment]] of [[Time]] in the [[the Void|Void Between Worlds]]. | ||
* [[Auteur]]'s book mentions the [[Multiverse]] | * [[Auteur]]'s book mentions the [[Multiverse]]. | ||
* The [[Euclidean Plane]] is a world of "[[angle]]s, [[shape]]work and [[geometry|geometric]] sheen", inhabited by the [[Geometron]]s, who are "all [[angle]]s and no [[mass]]". | |||
=== Individuals === | |||
* [[Jayce Black (in-universe)|Jayce Black]] provided an [[illustration]] of Auteur. | |||
* Auteur was played by [REDACTED] on the [[BBC (in-universe)|BBC]] television series, ''F''[REDACTED] ''P''[REDACTED], between [[2067]] and [[7898]]. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* The story was billed as an "exclusive crossover interlude" to the then-ongoing multi-chapter ''Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids'' prose story | * The story was billed as an "exclusive crossover interlude" to the then-ongoing multi-chapter ''[[The Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids (series)|Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids]]'' prose story {{cite source|The Time of the Toymaker (novel)}}. The story depicted an adventure by [[Juliet-178]] and [[Pythagoras-858]], referenced in ''Auteur's Abecedarium'' as being absent from the [[Cupid Homeworld]] on "official business", which suggests that ''Auteur's Abecedarium'', from the perspective of the Clockwork Cherubs' continuity, takes place concurrently to ''The Time of the Toymaker''. | ||
* In the Issuu version, the addition of Auteur's laughter at the end of the story implies that he was narrating the story all along. | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* [[Auteur]] describes himself in the [[Auteur's Abecedarium|Abecedarium]] as "scribbling in [[Shadow Spire|his Spire]]". His [[shadow]] [[skin]] is mentioned. ([[PROSE]]: | * [[Auteur]] describes himself in the [[Auteur's Abecedarium|Abecedarium]] as "scribbling in [[Shadow Spire|his Spire]]". His [[shadow]] [[skin]] is mentioned. ([[PROSE]]: {{cite source|A Bloody (And Public) Domaine (short story)}}) | ||
* The [[Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids]] are familiar with [[Retconning Crocodile]]s | * The [[Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids]] are familiar with [[Retconning Crocodile]]s, who were previously referenced in [[PROSE]]: {{cite source|A Worthy Successor (short story)}}) | ||
* The [[N-Space|home universe]] of Auteur and his book is recognised by [[Thymon|Lord Thymon]] as "the Third Universe". ([[AUDIO]]: ' | * The [[N-Space|home universe]] of Auteur and his book is recognised by [[Thymon|Lord Thymon]] as "the Third Universe". ([[AUDIO]]: {{cite source|Quinnis (audio story)}}) | ||
* The origin of the Abecedarium is explained in [[PROSE]]: {{cite source|Resurrection of the Author (short story)}}. | |||
* [[Auteur]] is aware of the [[Interdimensional Black Market]]. He would later claim to be acquainted with [[Queen of the Interdimensional Black Market|its Queen]] in [[PROSE]]: {{cite source|The Cactus and the Corpse (short story)}}. | |||
=== Continuity to non-valid sources === | |||
* [[Pythagoras-858]] and [[Juliet-178]]'s "official business" away from the [[Cupid Homeworld]] was depicted in [[NOTCOVERED]]: {{cite source|The Time of the Toymaker (novel)}}. | |||
* [[Celebration-665]] notes [[Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids|the Crew]] is bereft of [[Christmas present]]s due to events beyond their control. This situation is explained more fully in [[NOTCOVERED]]: {{cite source|The Time of the Toymaker (novel)}}. | |||
* The [[Arisrian]]s and the nine peaks of [[Kragza]] were first mentioned in [[NOTCOVERED]]: {{cite source|Misadventures in the Interdimensional Black Market (short story)}}. | |||
* The [[Berahima]] were first seen in [[NOTCOVERED]]: {{cite source|Marksmanship-522 and the Multi-Dimensional Race (short story)}}. | |||
* The [[Detraxxi]] were first seen in [[NOTCOVERED]]: {{cite source|Planet of the Shapeshifters (short story)}}. | |||
* The [[Geometron]]s and the [[Euclidean Plane]] were first introduced in [[NOTCOVERED]]: {{cite source|The Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids (webcast)}}. | |||
* The [[Martian invasion of Earth|war]] involving the [[Wellsian]]s "stopped by their own [[blood]]'s revolt" was depicted in [[NOTCOVERED]]: {{cite source|The Wellsians (webcast)}}. | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{elx|page url=https://thecrewofthecoppercoloredcupids.wordpress.com/2020/12/14/auteurs-abecedarium/|page name=''Auteur's Abecedarium''|website url=https://thecrewofthecoppercoloredcupids.wordpress.com/|website name=''The Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids''}} | * {{elx|page url=https://thecrewofthecoppercoloredcupids.wordpress.com/2020/12/14/auteurs-abecedarium/|page name=''Auteur's Abecedarium''|website url=https://thecrewofthecoppercoloredcupids.wordpress.com/|website name=''The Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids''}} | ||
* {{elx|page url=https://issuu.com/goblinstudios/docs/auteur_s_abecedarium_new_edition|page name=''Auteur's Abecedarium''|website url=https://issuu.com/goblinstudios|website name=Goblin Studios at Issuu}} | |||
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