CHALLENGE: Victorian Apocalypse

Part 1 of https://pixeljoint.com/2024/09/26/7038/Pixelween_2024_announcement.htm - Pixelween 2024

The first week of pixelween begins! This time, your era+genre combination is Victorian and Apocalyptic horror.

The victorian era techically covers the years 1837–1901, but stretching back a little to the start of the 19th century for inspiration is allowed. The Litterature of the era cover both works of gothic horror from the likes of Bram Stoker and Edgar Allan Poe, as well as the rise of science fiction signified by authors such as Jules Verne and H. G. Wells. While the term "Victorian" is very centered on the British empire, your entry doesn't have to be; you are free to base your entry on other regions during that time period.

Apocalyptic horror is all about the experience of living (or not living) through the catastropic collapse of society, be it from war, giant monsters, plague, divine wrath, or whatever else may cause the world to fall down all around us. Not to be confused with post-apocalypse, which is about the aftermath of such event.

The book cover itself should be 140x200 pixels big and use https://lospec.com/palette-list/atropoeia - Atropoeia Palette . The cover can be for an existing story that fits the required era+genre, or you can make up a completely new one (actually writing the story is optional, but we will be very impressed if you do). The cover must include the title of  the story. Including the author as well is encouraged, but can be skipped. The book must be some kind of fiction, but doesn't have to be a traditional novel; for example, a graphic novel would be allowed.

Technical requirements for this week:

Canvas Size - exactly 140 (horizontal) x 200 (vertical) pixels.
Colors - Max 48, use https://lospec.com/palette-list/atropoeia - this palette :

Transparency - No.
Animation - No.

CHALLENGE RULES

• Participants have until this upcoming Sunday at midnight (12AM Pacific) to /pixels/submit_icons.asp'>submit their entry (strict). Don't forget to check the 'Submit to weekly challenge' checkbox.
• Only new pixels allowed.
• Open to all members.
• Posting WIPs in this thread or in new threads in the /forum/forum_topics.asp?FID=8'>WIP section is highly encouraged, but ONLY SUBMIT YOUR FINAL ART.

CHALLENGE JUDGING

• Every Sunday at midnight (12AM Pacific) the previous week's entries are judged.
• Every week a new voting poll will be posted for previous week's entries.
• Winner announced the following week.

CHALLENGE PRIZES/GOODIES

• Top three finishers will receive an award displayed in your PJ gallery profile for all to see and envy.
• Top finisher gets to suggest a future week's challenge. If you're a winner and you wish to submit your idea, send a message to https://pixeljoint.com/p/27498.htm' target='_blank'>Gecimen.
• 'Participation' ribbons will be given for all who enter.
• No matter what happens you get challenged :)