Oddford 22:

This is not an excuse, but I am babysitting, kay. I'm exhausted by the time I get home. Yet in some way, Oddford marches on.
If you thought Oddford was just going to be cute gags and obscure movie references, I am sorry for misleading you. Calria is the firstborn child of a High King. Complications will happen. Her cousin/guardian is a vassal king with a past.

Said past is about to catch up with him, and they are not happy he's put family before hedonism. Watch for further complications.

I suppose you're wondering as well, why is the protagonist of Crime and Punishment now an incubus? Well, summer before junior year of high school, I was assigned to read that book and do an annotation by a certain due date.

I wasn't reading enough to reach that due date, so my mother grounded me from the Internet until I finished the book. I read at least six hours of Crazy Russian a day for two weeks. It was an experience bordering on mental transcendence. I understood afterwards that there is a seduction in madness. It is as much a temptation and desire as for vice. That is what Rodya represents here. The temptation to turn your back on all your hopes and friends.

Jareth (c) Froud, Henson, Jones
Raskolnikov (c) Dostoyevsky
Dorian Grey (c) Wilde

Oddford 21: Doctor and Doctor

Sorry for the missing two posts. I was busy prepping and recovering from going to my first convention. Recap post to come.

Hooray! Oddford gets herself a real plot. *tear* I'm so proud. & we get to see the kind of buddies Jareth gets to have. You probably can't tell, but Giacomo is my best attempt at David Tennant's excellent portrayal of Casanova in the titular Masterpiece program. Hopefully, I shall improve with time.

& yes, Oddford's doctor is THAT Dr. Pierce.

Jareth (c) Henson, Jones, Froud
Jack & Johnny of Penelope (c) Witherspoon (I think)
Casanova (c) BBC, Tennant
Hawkeye (c) Alda

Oddford 18: Blessed Cynicism

In which Oddford gets more surreal as Sarah finds out she is not the center of Mr. Jareth Marline's universe (supposedly). Also the end of the church arc. Though God may still be present in more pages of the comic. (He often does that in life as well).

Sarah, Jareth (c) Henson and Froud
Calria, Oddford (c) Me

Oddford 17: New Church Family

Having Oddford set down here in Mississippi I don't think would be as relatable to others elsewhere. So I'm putting Oddford somewhere in the South Carolina/Northern Georgia general area, which seems a little more neutral to me. Atlanta is the nearest metropolis I could think of.

Guide for those unaccustomed to church culture:

New members- In the Southern Baptist Churches I'm used to, whenever a family joins the church family, they are called to the front of the church after the sermon so the rest of the body can welcome them on their way out. I was about four when we joined our current church and still remember meeting everyone.

Personal backstories: The story of how a person comes to Christ is called their testimony. At my church, a person's testimony is told during their baptism, or as part of a service to give the sermon context. I put a testimony here, because A) We needed to know vital info about the characters' relationship with God & B) it's nice to know where a person stands when you meet them.

Missionary dating- A term used in youth groups to describe dating a non-Christian under the excuse of "I'll bring him/her to Christ by dating them" Term often used with the Scripture reference of "do not be yoked with an unbeliever". It is not reported to work well, as it is easier to pull a person down than pull them up.

Thanks for sitting through the churchyness. If you want my explanation for why Fae royalty is in church, look here: [link]

Sarah, Jareth, ect. (c) Jim Henson
Calria, Caleb, Oddford (c) me

Oddford 16: Every Knee will Bow

And He is, you know. Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess, no matter what country (or reality). Yes, a solid chunk of the Oddford cast is Christian. So what? I'm not preaching; they just are. If you don't like it, up on the top left is a back button, and clicking it won't hurt my feelings. Sorry to sound so abrasive, but the last thing I want is a philosophical debate on something that's supposed to be fun.

Oddford 11: Fine Print

Sorry for the late post guys, all three of you. Art major stuff and all that ;). Anyroad, Sarah and Calria have reached an agreement. Now the men have to go and deal with it. Enjoy the glitter splatting!
Next week is Helena's party, and all sundry drama. Stay tuned!

Oddford 7: the Big Reveal

And now the results of the havoc that was Jareth's makeover and the end of Oddford's first arc. More fun (and fandoms) to follow. Note: The text may be hard to read on this one, as it was drawn before I thought to refine my chicken scratch. Let me know if you need a translation. :)

Oddford 6: Extreme Makeover

Day one of the new Oddford posting schedule, and it's a doozy. Calria, the mischievous matchmaker she is, has it in her head to completely revamp her cousin overnight. Say goodbye to the glam rock overdose and stay tuned for the results!

Oddford 5: Dastardly Scheme

For the record, a tiger did once use me as a fire hydrant in the fourth grade. Long story; I think I had to throw that jacket away. Anyroad, there is a new character, Caleb, and a plan being hatched. Keep watching to see how both fare.

Oddford 4: Girlish Gossip

Shorter page this time, but you definitely get a hint of Calria and Jareth's quirky almost-sibling relationship here. Stay tuned for Calria taking Sir Poofy-hair down a couple pegs.

Oddford 3: Relativity

Ta-da! Plot twist! So what's going to happen now that Sarah knows about Calria's glittery cousin? Stay tuned!

*Note: about 85% of Oddford is from shows/books/movies I enjoy. I obviously don't own the characters or references I'm making. Just clearing up

Oddford pg. 2: Coffee & Crystals

It was a great way to spend her first day in Oddford, but now Calria and her new friend Sarah have an uninvited visitor. Will our young heroine pay for snapping off her big mouth? Find out next week...