Tall-Tale archeology : Fairytale Artifacts – the Dwarf Hat


Tall-Tale archeology : Fairytale Artifacts – the Dwarf Hat

The storyteller in me simply LOVES Tall Tales – those stories that are a little too good, and a little too colorful, to be true. In a better and more enchanted world our contemporary times would be filled with magical items. The fabled sword Excalibur would end up on Ebay and the magic harp from … Continue reading Tall-Tale archeology : Fairytale Artifacts – the Dwarf Hat

“Cock-and-Bullcient” the art of inventing folklore – The Smith’s Braid


“Cock-and-Bullcient” the art of inventing folklore – The Smith’s Braid

The Principality of Lorenzburg is itself an invented artifact that manifests a little more every time people interact with the story. In this interactive open-source narrative we invent a brand new Fairytale Nation right in the middle of semi-detached houses, urban playgrounds and bus stops. Quite a fun idea wouldn’t you say? All ancient traditions, superstitions or folklore came … Continue reading “Cock-and-Bullcient” the art of inventing folklore – The Smith’s Braid

Lorenzburg and the Kingdom of Ruthenia establishes diplomatic relations


Lorenzburg and the Kingdom of Ruthenia establishes diplomatic relations

We are delighted to announce that the Principality of Lorenzburg and the Kingdom of Ruthenia have established formal diplomatic relations. May this new friendship be of mutual benefit and happiness for both nations. Ruthenia, officially the Kingdom of Ruthenia, is a confederate constitutional monarchy located in South America, Europe and Eastern Antarctica. Claiming approximately three kilometers of territory, … Continue reading Lorenzburg and the Kingdom of Ruthenia establishes diplomatic relations

Declaration of Styles for members of the Princely Family of Lorenzburg


Declaration of Styles for members of the Princely Family of Lorenzburg

His Serene Highness and Gentle Glory, Prince Freï of Lorenzburg, Protector of the Oppressed, Defender of Freedom, Mystical Fount and Unshakeable Foundation of the Principality of Lorenzburg, to All Our Most Beloved Subjects Whatsoever, to Our Allies and Cherished Friends, to the Princes of all Earthly Realms and To All to Whom these Presents shall come, Greeting! LET IT … Continue reading Declaration of Styles for members of the Princely Family of Lorenzburg

The Alcatraz Environmental Treaty signed and sealed


The Alcatraz Environmental Treaty signed and sealed

Today on July 3, of 2018 H.S.H. Prince Freï signed the Environmental Treaty of Alcatraz on behalf of the Principality of Lorenzburg. “We are proud to have been given a mandate from the People to sign this important document”, said the Prince in comments to the local press. “Our future on this planet demands that we … Continue reading The Alcatraz Environmental Treaty signed and sealed

Lorenzburg in potential collaboration with”Swinga Bazaar” – an app for collaborative economics


Lorenzburg in potential collaboration with”Swinga Bazaar” – an app for collaborative economics

H.S.H. Prince Freï met with the environmental strategist Henric Barkman, one of the developers of the app Swinga Bazaar – an app for simple and safe borrowing, or renting cheaply, items in the neighborhood. Why does each household need to have their own tools, machines etc? The developers of Swinga Bazaar have a vision of a community where one can borrow … Continue reading Lorenzburg in potential collaboration with”Swinga Bazaar” – an app for collaborative economics

New monograms for members of the Princely Family


New monograms for members of the Princely Family

A monogram is a motif made by overlapping or combining two or more letters or other graphemes to form one symbol. Monograms are often made by combining the initials of an individual or a company, used as recognizable symbols or logos. A series of uncombined initials is properly referred to as a cypher (e.g. a royal cypher) and is not a monogram.     … Continue reading New monograms for members of the Princely Family