Fan Corner
by Annie Stein
Welcome to Solaris, traveller! Let me get you up to speed.
Solaris is a soft science fiction webcomic set in our own universe, kind of. Learn more by continuing to read, or click here to be taken to the comic.
Q:Where am I?
You're still in the system known as Sol. Except this time each planet is habitable and developed its own life. The people are humanoid, mostly.
Q:I heard something about a comic?
Oh yes! The main comic is still in development, but you can read the first few pages of Little Blue if you click here.
by Annie Stein
Solaris is where it is today because of readers like you. I wanted to share some of the amazing contributions made by fans and friends of Solaris, from fanart to fun and insightful comments. You make it all worthwhile.
If you would like to participate and be part of the Solaris community, do also come join us on Discord!
Fanart
I think almost all creators dream of having people get excited enough about their world and creations that they draw fanart. I am so grateful and thrilled that Solaris has inspired some of you. It makes my heart soar to see my designs interpreted by other people.
Blue NM2 by Ezra Aldrich
I had recently shared some art of Blue NM-2 when Ezra Aldrich surprised me with this lovely drawing. It is the first piece of fanart made for Solaris and has a special place in my heart.
Scourge by Gabrielle Decker
Gabrielle Decker is the creator of Eivrall, one of the amazing new worlds I stumbled over and shared during New Years Recommendations 2023. We got to talking afterwards and she surprised me with these awesome renders of the scourge.
Cameos
During Worldember we were encouraged to write an article featuring a cameo of another worldbuilder. I held a raffle for the first ever cameo slot in Solaris. I have plans to include more cameos down the line, and offer new opportunities for you to see yourself or your own original characters in Solaris.
Comments
It never stops making me smile to scroll down to an active and engaged comment section. I deeply appreciate the support and love you show in the comment sections, and I love hearing and replying to your questions. Here's an assortment of some of my favourite comments I've gotten.
7 Jul, 2022
This is nothing short of a master class in space-adapted food writing.
Grandmaster eldknighterrant
Eric
"What you know is the stars in the sky; what you don't is the darkness between them."
- Ashley Naftule
8 Aug, 2022
I really like spe-fi stuff like this, where you take a fantastical phenomenon, in this case a verifiably consciousness as distinct from the function of the physical brain, or a "soul", and measure it, and build technology around it. I like the amount of thought that clearly went into the implications of this.
10 Aug, 2022
Imagine living on Mimas and showing up an hour early for any interaction with someone with an accurate time. On the plus side, you'd never be late. I like that the time system was explained in a way that made sense even to someone who doesn't have a super firm grasp on physics because it makes sense, whether it's real or not, which I have no way of knowing.
29 Sep, 2022
I totally want to explore Mercury now and recover those lost artworks. Or maybe serve on an Atlas ship. This is a setting I would love to explore as an RPG, and usually high fantasy, not SF, is my jam. Suffice to say: loved the article!
Grandmaster Cassie Storyweaver
Cassie Storyweaver
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3 Dec, 2022
I love that they're both toxic and intoxicating. That loving something that's bad for you.
2 Dec, 2022
Poor Blue. Poor sentinels.
I can see why the system would need a solution this drastic. But this is brutal and I feel so bad for them.
Exalted Councilor of the Inner Sanctum Vazdimet
Morgan Biscup
Lead Author of Vazdimet.
Necromancy is a Wholesome Science.
Necromancy is a Wholesome Science.
1 Jan, 2023
We stan the robot rights planet
18 Jan, 2023
And the award for the potential for the most fascinating intergalactic diplomacy goes to Solaris! Love you each planet has different ways that they deal with the Keystones, and how they're steeped up in court and politics.because everyone loves a little diplomatic drama. This was soo cool :D
Master R. R. LoreCastle
Reanna R
May your worldbuilding hammer always fall true!
Also, check out the world of the Skydwellers for lots of aerial adventures.
18 Feb, 2023
I love them and I want one. Even though I would have to install several locks on their food cupboards.
10 Apr, 2023
This was an incredible piece to read, and it sparked many positive and negative emotions. The entirety of the conflict looks like it went through a lot of phases. With 16 months and the events here, I can only imagine how intense it must've been to the Ganimedeans, how they sought a chance to get around the blockade and the dramatic outcomes of individual battles and strifes. And the cost of independence for the civilians... And even now that the conflict has ended it still feels like it's smouldering underground, ready to start unexpectedly in the upcoming future.
Great piece of work. It makes me curious to think about how those particular events impacted the future.
Thank you for a fantastic read.
Eternal Grandmaster Angantyr
Angantyr
What are passions if not the high times we enjoy life?For the Treasured Companions competition meet the friend and mentor of the main character.
2 July, 2023
This whole event just gives me chills. Hun Kal's silence, the mass extinctions, the Keystone's sacrifice...
Ko-Fi Supporters
Exalted Councilor of the Inner Sanctum Kummer Wolfe
C. B. Ash
— The wolf of Tales of Justice, Creator of
Legends of Elohey, Star Wars: Shards, Windtracer and more!
This article is a stub . It will be expanded upon later.
Gabrielle Decker
I love this! And every word everyone has said is absolutely true <3
Annie Stein
Thank you! <3