Pilcrow & The Asterism

A webcomic about the unsettling corridors of a manor where cosmic enigmas and mundane musings collide.

Turns out, freezing time just gives you more opportunity to second-guess that last decision, like wearing socks with sandals.

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61: Spellbound - February 7, 2024 (W)

Panel 1

[Pilcrow and the Asterism are standing outside in the back garden behind the Black Manor in their bird-headed humanoid forms of a crow and three-eyed flamingo. Pilcrow is wearing a red flannel and jeans. The Asterism is wearing a purple puffy vest over a gray long-sleeved shirt and leggings. A fly is buzzing over them.]

Pilcrow: "This 'freeze time trick of yours, it's safe, right?"

The Asterism: "Indeed!"

[The Asterism casts the spell, causing chaotic color and shapes to temporarily surround them.]

The Asterism: "KANSUS TEMPORUM FUJIS!"

Panel 2

[The are holding still, looking around. The fly has stopped moving. So have they.]

Panel 3

[Pilcrow begins to sweat. They're still not moving.]

Panel 4

[They're still not moving.]

Pilcrow: "We're stuck, aren't we?"

The Asterism: "...Maybe."