| abstract | - Snow By Night : A Tale Of Colonial Fantasy is a Web Comic first started up by Eric Menge in 2010. The tale take place in Sherbourg, capital of the Saronnean colony of Aradie. Of focus is a pair of rooks, high-minded Jassart LeBlanc and laid-back Blaise Dansereau. While carrying out a well-planned burglary on a Barebranch night, the two discover that their intended query has already been stolen by a Phantom Thief, with the only clue being some snow in the chest that held the prize. The two later find out that the thief has been stealing from the wards of various rooks -- a big no-no according to the rook code -- and promptly throwing the treasures aside. Jassart and Blaise decide that they can't have a rival rook upstaging their own ventures, particularly not one who shows such disdain for the art of theft. The two decide that the mystery thief must be caught, with their main lead being the thief's penchant for snatching items with heart motifs. After getting assistance from a wealthy benefactor, the duo set up a trap for the thief. They end up catching their prey, who is revealed to be Snow By Night, a female manitou (or etheric being) who has taken on physical form in order to search for a heart and know what it means to have human feelings. With this magical being now acquainted with them, Jassart and Blaise strike a deal with her: help them with their thieving missions, and they'll help her find her heart. The comic has also featured several vignettes that touch upon the wider world and mythology. The story is updated every Monday and Wednesday, while the Almanac is updated every Friday. The first strip is here, the latest is here, and the Almanac is here.
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