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The Wotch

2006-07-23T07:58:26Z

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[[Image:Wotch3.gif|right|The Wotch]]
'''The Wotch''' is a webcomic that has been running from 2002. While not explicitly [[furry]] in nature, the comic has included various [[anthropomorphic]] [[character]]s, due to its many [[transformation]] plots. Because its storyline so frequently changes the major chraracters (both in [[:Category:Species|species]] and in gender), many major non-anthro characters have later been ''made'' into anthro characters. This has included [[cat]]s, [[mouse|mice]], [[dragon]]s, [[pokémorph]]s, [[werewolf|werewolves]], and other sorts of anthropomorphic animals. The story centers around the small town of Tandy, and its high school Tandy Gardens High (TG High).

== Anne Onymous ==
The titular heroine of the story is Anne Onymous (a take on both ''Ominous'' and ''Anonymous''), who is the Wotch. Similar to other 'magical girl' stories, Anne is gifted with special powers, and opposed by people who want to use them for ill. She gained her powers when she was given a flute by a mysterious cloaked figure "this one time at band camp."

As the star of the series, she has changed frequently. In an early comic, ''Abra-Cat-Dabra'', Anne was accidentally changed into an anthropomorphic cat, and could not change back for a time; after the events of that series, she made a spell to change into an anthro cat willingly (and, most importantly, easily reversably), and has been seen in later stories turning into a cat to relax, or to hang out with her [[were]] friends as a fellow 'were'.

Later, in the story ''SchizophrANNEia'', where Anne splits up into a dozen different characters, all reflecting her strongest base personality traits, one of her 'shards' (Curiosity) is a cat. Since Anne had to deal with another repressed personality trait in that issue -- namely, her anger -- this suggests that, deep down inside, Anne is a bit more animal in aspect than she normally acts.

Other stories have involved her turning into a [[demon]]ic [[dragon]] (known as a Uricarn) and a [[lamia]].

== Other Protagonists ==

''Robin Ericson'' is Anne's more grounded friend. Although he is more cautious and tactful than his counterpart Jason, he is ironically more likely to throw himself in harm's way; in other words he is courageous, but not careless. He has an unrequited crush on Anne, which he doesn't even admit to himself. However, his various attempts to learn magic have usually ended in disaster. While under the effects of the Mythos Virus, he was turned into a [[centaur]], and he remembers being a centaur fondly. Other stories have seen him becoming a dragon.

''Jason Grey'' is Anne's wilder friend. A huge comics fan, he is sarcastic to a fault, and sometimes blunt. Jason has been the one that changes most often -- namely, switching gender -- and so has created a whole alternate persona, the flirtatious Sonja, in case. (He even has two wardrobes, male and female.) Although Jason previously thought highly of buxom redheads, he's found he enjoys being one just as much. He also had a crush over Angelique, which he admitted freely, but circumstances could not allow to develop, one of the few splashes of grey in his character. While under the effects of the Mythos Virus, he was turned into a [[female]] [[satyr]] that heavily resembled Sonja; he later had a Sonja [[centaur]] form in the crossover with [[Accidental Centaurs]].

==Other characters ==

''Evan "E" Onymous'' is Anne's big brother. He is a legal adult, and is raising his sister while their parents are 'away'. Although he is mostly (and happily) mundane while paying the bills, he has one esoteric trait: when his 'adult responsibilities' are done, he uses a magic amulet (and Anne's help) to turn into ''Lily "e" Onymous'', a four-year-old female version of himself. Lily relieves all of Evan's stress, by letting adult worries disappear into the endless optimism of youth. Evan was Lily when the Mythos Virus struck, turning her into a [[mermaid]].

''Milo Happerbasket'' is a normal human; in fact, he is immune to most magic. Using that talent, he has opened up a magic shop (which Anne shops from frequently), and occasionally dabbles with potions. Since he is immune to magic, he is one of the very few people who have ''not'' changed gender or species yet in the series.

''Samantha Wolf'' (or 'Wolfie') is a tomboy who is deeply into athletics; in fact, she is the first girl to join the formerly all-boy wrestling team. Although she first appeared while being picked on, it later became known (in ''Moon Over Tandy'') that her strength derived from her actually being a werewolf.

''Katie McBride'' is Samantha's friend and has always stood up for her, even though she is one of the 'popular girls'. She had taken her supposed 'red-headed Irish' hot temper in stride, until an accident in ''Moon Over Tandy'' turned her into a [[were]]-[[cat]]. She decided to stay a werecat, however, to provide support for her lupine friend.

''Cassandra SinClair'' is a 'gothic' (she resents the term) girl from Tandy Gardens. Although she is 'known' to be a 'witch', it is only after her rage with Anne boils over that she unlocks her full power. She is also one of the few people to know Anne's secret (Anne is not aware that she knows). However, despite knowing Anne's deepest secrets, and having been in a position to kill Anne without risk of retaliation, Cassandra's honor code has thus far won out. She has also been a tool used in Xaos's plans on multiple occasions. She was turned into a [[spider]]-[[centaur]] (drider) when afflicted with the Mythos Virus.

== Antagonists ==

''Xaos'' is the force of evil behind the story. It is through his hand that Anne's life is made so complicated; he intends to 'test' her, to make her stronger, before he attempts to claim her life. One of his powers is the ability to use his sword to transform anyone into a demon. Xaos is also known as "The Worlock", and was long ago a partner with a previous bearer of the "Wotch" powers.

''Kohain Ravime'' is Xaos' right-hand man, and often does the dirty work his master cannot or does not want to do. He often plants items into the lives of the citizens of Tandy Gardens without their knowing of his plans. His species is not known, but he resembles a squat [[elf]].

''Uricarn'' (or the ''Uricarn Demon'') is a dragonic demon who works for Xaos. It thrives on panic, confusion, and fear; although it has no qualms against killing, it prefers terrified survivors. Its ''modus operandi'' is to use transformation magic to alter reality -- turning people into statues, switcing people's bodies, anthropomorphizing characters, and so on and so forth.

General ''Tigerclaw'' is both a skilled warrior and a sorceress, as is befitting of a female anthromoprhic tiger. She is the leader of the Soldiers of the Resistance, a faction of freedom fighters of various races in Xaos's dimention. However, the resistance currently plans on preventing Xaos from "joining his powers with those of the Wotch" by destroying Anne. Proving the adage that "the enemy of my enemy is only my enemy's enemy, no more and no less."

== External links ==

* ''[http://www.thewotch.com The Wotch]''

[[Category:Comics|Wotch, The]][[Category:2002 births|Wotch, The]]
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Category:Comics

2006-07-23T06:52:25Z

Slashjpl:

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The Accidental Centaurs

2006-07-23T06:07:35Z

Slashjpl:

[[Image:accidentalcentaurs.png|right|frame|The cast of ""Accidental Centaurs""]]'''''The Accidental Centaurs''''' is a [[webcomic]] created and drawn by John Lotshaw. It debuted on [[January 15]] [[2002]].

The strip follows the ongoing adventures of Alex and Sam, two scientists from Earth who had been working on a [[teleportation]] system. During testing, the system explodes, opening a [[wormhole]] to an [[Parallel universe (fiction)|alternate universe]]. There, they find themselves [[Shapeshifting|transformed]] into [[centaur]]s (or, more accurately, transformed into something so strange that their minds perceive them as centaurs to protect their sanity). Their arrival is noted by the W!rxn, (The "!" is pronouncoued as a click of the tongue) a race of [[Omniscience|omniscient]] beings that watch over the parallel universe, who believe them to be fulfillment of an ancient [[prophecy]]. They are given a [[finger ring|ring]] which contains Lenny, a [[Genie|djinn]] who is supposed to be their guide and protector (but usually ends up insulting them more often than not).
{{spoiler}}
===Stories===
====Book I: ''Lair of the Insectaurs''====
In Book I, Sam is [[kidnapping|kidnapped]] by a [[hive]] of half-[[human]]/half-[[insect]] creatures. She is fed [[royal jelly]] and is transformed into a [[Queen bee|queen]]. Lenny and Alex attempt to rescue her, and are drawn into a web of intrigue between the insectaurs and [[spider]]-like beings that live in the [[catacombs]] under the insectaur hive.

A print edition of Book I, annotated by John Lotshaw, was originally scheduled for publication by Moonbase Press in February [[2004]] but was finally published in April.

====Book II: ''Duty Now for the Future!''====
In Book II, Sam and Alex learn more about the prophecy they are intended to fulfill. We get our first look at otherSpace centaur [[society]] and are shown the neighboring countries of Tauria (home of the centaur race) and Tyria (home of [[satyr]] like creatures). Sam and Alex get dragged into a war between the two countries and the machinations of Malevolence, an evil outcast from the W!rxn.

New characters introduced are Glo (a sprite and an advisor to the royal family of Tauria), the Magistrate (leader of the Order, a pseudo-religious order responsible for overthrowing the royal family of Tauria), Major Dorim, Zort (a former general of the Taurian army who now leads a rebellion against the Order), and Bix (a young centaur boy in the resistance who is, unbeknownst to him, the long lost surviving member of the Royal family).

In several strips, however, Lenny takes a short side trip to his home dimension (dubbed "GenieWorld" and introduced in [[The Wotch]]). The details of that trip are just now being revealed as a bonus feature running on Sundays at the Wotch website.

====Accidental Wotch====
On [[March 21]] [[2005]], ''Accidental Centaurs'' and another webcomic, ''[[The Wotch]]'' started a two week crossover. Although the storyline was lighthearted in tone, it was to have lasting repercussions in both webcomics. The story was plotted by Thomas "Thom Khatt" Revor and scripted by Revor, "The Wotch" author [[Anne Onymous]] and AC author John Lotshaw. Both comics have referenced the encounter since then, and the crossover has had lasting consequences for both of them (Sam's magical powers and Anne's newfound, if limited, knowledge of Xaos). Even though the storyline ran concurrently with "Duty Now For the Future", it actually takes place after it.

In addition, Lenny comes from GenieWorld, a dimension first introduced in ''The Wotch'', and apparently was Angelique's teacher. The ties between the two comics become more intertwined with the start of the "Sunday Specials", a storyline taking place in the GenieWorld dimension and involving characters from both comics and shown on the Wotch website on Sundays.

====You Can't Go Home Again====
Drawing from [[Alan Moore]]'s award winning [[Superman]] story, "For The Man Who Has Everything", Alex falls under the spell of a mysterious plant that is mentally granting him his every desire. It is up to Sam and Lenny to rescue him from himself.

====Bride and Prejudice====
A guest comic written by Thomas "Thom Khatt" Revor and drawn by Darin "Naga" Brown, the story was a light-hearted romp involving a miscast spell from Sam (whose powers debuted in the Accidental Wotch storyline). The story introduced several new elements, including one of the bands of the nomadic centaurs.

====The White Flash====
A short story introducing major changes into the Accidental Centaurs storyline -- including some physical ones for our heroes!

====Hello To Arms====
Another guest comic written by Thomas "Thom Khatt" Revor and Darin "Naga" Brown and drawn by Brown, it focuses on the main character of Alex Tischenko and his quest to supplement his own abilities (as Sam is learning to control her new magical powers).

===Supplemental Features===

====Encyclopedia Accidentica====
Background information on the characters, environment, and world that the Accidental Centaurs takes place in.

====One-Shots & Guest Comics====
Featuring various fillers and other comics that doesn't necessarily fit into normal continuity.

==External links==
*[http://www.accidentalcentaurs.com The Accidental Centaurs]

{{Wikipedia|Accidental_Centaurs}}
[[Category:Comics|Accidental Centaurs]]

File:Accidentalcentaurs.png

2006-07-23T06:07:07Z

Slashjpl: The cast of Accidental Centaurs, a webcomic created by John Lotshaw.

== Summary ==
The cast of [[Accidental Centaurs]], a webcomic created by John Lotshaw.
== Licensing ==
{{press}}

The Accidental Centaurs

2006-07-23T06:04:11Z

Slashjpl:

[[Image:accidentalcentaurs.jpg|right|275px|frame|The cast of ""Accidental Centaurs""]]'''''The Accidental Centaurs''''' is a [[webcomic]] created and drawn by John Lotshaw. It debuted on [[January 15]] [[2002]].

The strip follows the ongoing adventures of Alex and Sam, two scientists from Earth who had been working on a [[teleportation]] system. During testing, the system explodes, opening a [[wormhole]] to an [[Parallel universe (fiction)|alternate universe]]. There, they find themselves [[Shapeshifting|transformed]] into [[centaur]]s (or, more accurately, transformed into something so strange that their minds perceive them as centaurs to protect their sanity). Their arrival is noted by the W!rxn, (The "!" is pronouncoued as a click of the tongue) a race of [[Omniscience|omniscient]] beings that watch over the parallel universe, who believe them to be fulfillment of an ancient [[prophecy]]. They are given a [[finger ring|ring]] which contains Lenny, a [[Genie|djinn]] who is supposed to be their guide and protector (but usually ends up insulting them more often than not).
{{spoiler}}
===Stories===
====Book I: ''Lair of the Insectaurs''====
In Book I, Sam is [[kidnapping|kidnapped]] by a [[hive]] of half-[[human]]/half-[[insect]] creatures. She is fed [[royal jelly]] and is transformed into a [[Queen bee|queen]]. Lenny and Alex attempt to rescue her, and are drawn into a web of intrigue between the insectaurs and [[spider]]-like beings that live in the [[catacombs]] under the insectaur hive.

A print edition of Book I, annotated by John Lotshaw, was originally scheduled for publication by Moonbase Press in February [[2004]] but was finally published in April.

====Book II: ''Duty Now for the Future!''====
In Book II, Sam and Alex learn more about the prophecy they are intended to fulfill. We get our first look at otherSpace centaur [[society]] and are shown the neighboring countries of Tauria (home of the centaur race) and Tyria (home of [[satyr]] like creatures). Sam and Alex get dragged into a war between the two countries and the machinations of Malevolence, an evil outcast from the W!rxn.

New characters introduced are Glo (a sprite and an advisor to the royal family of Tauria), the Magistrate (leader of the Order, a pseudo-religious order responsible for overthrowing the royal family of Tauria), Major Dorim, Zort (a former general of the Taurian army who now leads a rebellion against the Order), and Bix (a young centaur boy in the resistance who is, unbeknownst to him, the long lost surviving member of the Royal family).

In several strips, however, Lenny takes a short side trip to his home dimension (dubbed "GenieWorld" and introduced in [[The Wotch]]). The details of that trip are just now being revealed as a bonus feature running on Sundays at the Wotch website.

====Accidental Wotch====
On [[March 21]] [[2005]], ''Accidental Centaurs'' and another webcomic, ''[[The Wotch]]'' started a two week crossover. Although the storyline was lighthearted in tone, it was to have lasting repercussions in both webcomics. The story was plotted by Thomas "Thom Khatt" Revor and scripted by Revor, "The Wotch" author [[Anne Onymous]] and AC author John Lotshaw. Both comics have referenced the encounter since then, and the crossover has had lasting consequences for both of them (Sam's magical powers and Anne's newfound, if limited, knowledge of Xaos). Even though the storyline ran concurrently with "Duty Now For the Future", it actually takes place after it.

In addition, Lenny comes from GenieWorld, a dimension first introduced in ''The Wotch'', and apparently was Angelique's teacher. The ties between the two comics become more intertwined with the start of the "Sunday Specials", a storyline taking place in the GenieWorld dimension and involving characters from both comics and shown on the Wotch website on Sundays.

====You Can't Go Home Again====
Drawing from [[Alan Moore]]'s award winning [[Superman]] story, "For The Man Who Has Everything", Alex falls under the spell of a mysterious plant that is mentally granting him his every desire. It is up to Sam and Lenny to rescue him from himself.

====Bride and Prejudice====
A guest comic written by Thomas "Thom Khatt" Revor and drawn by Darin "Naga" Brown, the story was a light-hearted romp involving a miscast spell from Sam (whose powers debuted in the Accidental Wotch storyline). The story introduced several new elements, including one of the bands of the nomadic centaurs.

====The White Flash====
A short story introducing major changes into the Accidental Centaurs storyline -- including some physical ones for our heroes!

====Hello To Arms====
Another guest comic written by Thomas "Thom Khatt" Revor and Darin "Naga" Brown and drawn by Brown, it focuses on the main character of Alex Tischenko and his quest to supplement his own abilities (as Sam is learning to control her new magical powers).

===Supplemental Features===

====Encyclopedia Accidentica====
Background information on the characters, environment, and world that the Accidental Centaurs takes place in.

====One-Shots & Guest Comics====
Featuring various fillers and other comics that doesn't necessarily fit into normal continuity.

==External links==
*[http://www.accidentalcentaurs.com The Accidental Centaurs]

{{Wikipedia|Accidental_Centaurs}}
[[Category:Comics|Accidental Centaurs]]

The Accidental Centaurs

2006-07-23T06:03:39Z

Slashjpl:

'''''The Accidental Centaurs''''' is a [[webcomic]] created and drawn by John Lotshaw. It debuted on [[January 15]] [[2002]].

[[Image:accidentalcentaurs.jpg|right|275px|The cast of ""Accidental Centaurs""]]The strip follows the ongoing adventures of Alex and Sam, two scientists from Earth who had been working on a [[teleportation]] system. During testing, the system explodes, opening a [[wormhole]] to an [[Parallel universe (fiction)|alternate universe]]. There, they find themselves [[Shapeshifting|transformed]] into [[centaur]]s (or, more accurately, transformed into something so strange that their minds perceive them as centaurs to protect their sanity). Their arrival is noted by the W!rxn, (The "!" is pronouncoued as a click of the tongue) a race of [[Omniscience|omniscient]] beings that watch over the parallel universe, who believe them to be fulfillment of an ancient [[prophecy]]. They are given a [[finger ring|ring]] which contains Lenny, a [[Genie|djinn]] who is supposed to be their guide and protector (but usually ends up insulting them more often than not).
{{spoiler}}
===Stories===
====Book I: ''Lair of the Insectaurs''====
In Book I, Sam is [[kidnapping|kidnapped]] by a [[hive]] of half-[[human]]/half-[[insect]] creatures. She is fed [[royal jelly]] and is transformed into a [[Queen bee|queen]]. Lenny and Alex attempt to rescue her, and are drawn into a web of intrigue between the insectaurs and [[spider]]-like beings that live in the [[catacombs]] under the insectaur hive.

A print edition of Book I, annotated by John Lotshaw, was originally scheduled for publication by Moonbase Press in February [[2004]] but was finally published in April.

====Book II: ''Duty Now for the Future!''====
In Book II, Sam and Alex learn more about the prophecy they are intended to fulfill. We get our first look at otherSpace centaur [[society]] and are shown the neighboring countries of Tauria (home of the centaur race) and Tyria (home of [[satyr]] like creatures). Sam and Alex get dragged into a war between the two countries and the machinations of Malevolence, an evil outcast from the W!rxn.

New characters introduced are Glo (a sprite and an advisor to the royal family of Tauria), the Magistrate (leader of the Order, a pseudo-religious order responsible for overthrowing the royal family of Tauria), Major Dorim, Zort (a former general of the Taurian army who now leads a rebellion against the Order), and Bix (a young centaur boy in the resistance who is, unbeknownst to him, the long lost surviving member of the Royal family).

In several strips, however, Lenny takes a short side trip to his home dimension (dubbed "GenieWorld" and introduced in [[The Wotch]]). The details of that trip are just now being revealed as a bonus feature running on Sundays at the Wotch website.

====Accidental Wotch====
On [[March 21]] [[2005]], ''Accidental Centaurs'' and another webcomic, ''[[The Wotch]]'' started a two week crossover. Although the storyline was lighthearted in tone, it was to have lasting repercussions in both webcomics. The story was plotted by Thomas "Thom Khatt" Revor and scripted by Revor, "The Wotch" author [[Anne Onymous]] and AC author John Lotshaw. Both comics have referenced the encounter since then, and the crossover has had lasting consequences for both of them (Sam's magical powers and Anne's newfound, if limited, knowledge of Xaos). Even though the storyline ran concurrently with "Duty Now For the Future", it actually takes place after it.

In addition, Lenny comes from GenieWorld, a dimension first introduced in ''The Wotch'', and apparently was Angelique's teacher. The ties between the two comics become more intertwined with the start of the "Sunday Specials", a storyline taking place in the GenieWorld dimension and involving characters from both comics and shown on the Wotch website on Sundays.

====You Can't Go Home Again====
Drawing from [[Alan Moore]]'s award winning [[Superman]] story, "For The Man Who Has Everything", Alex falls under the spell of a mysterious plant that is mentally granting him his every desire. It is up to Sam and Lenny to rescue him from himself.

====Bride and Prejudice====
A guest comic written by Thomas "Thom Khatt" Revor and drawn by Darin "Naga" Brown, the story was a light-hearted romp involving a miscast spell from Sam (whose powers debuted in the Accidental Wotch storyline). The story introduced several new elements, including one of the bands of the nomadic centaurs.

====The White Flash====
A short story introducing major changes into the Accidental Centaurs storyline -- including some physical ones for our heroes!

====Hello To Arms====
Another guest comic written by Thomas "Thom Khatt" Revor and Darin "Naga" Brown and drawn by Brown, it focuses on the main character of Alex Tischenko and his quest to supplement his own abilities (as Sam is learning to control her new magical powers).

===Supplemental Features===

====Encyclopedia Accidentica====
Background information on the characters, environment, and world that the Accidental Centaurs takes place in.

====One-Shots & Guest Comics====
Featuring various fillers and other comics that doesn't necessarily fit into normal continuity.

==External links==
*[http://www.accidentalcentaurs.com The Accidental Centaurs]

{{Wikipedia|Accidental_Centaurs}}
[[Category:Comics|Accidental Centaurs]]

The Accidental Centaurs

2006-07-23T06:03:11Z

Slashjpl:

'''''The Accidental Centaurs''''' is a [[webcomic]] created and drawn by John Lotshaw. It debuted on [[January 15]] [[2002]].

[[Image:accidentalcentaurs.jpg|right|275pxThe cast of ""Accidental Centaurs""]]The strip follows the ongoing adventures of Alex and Sam, two scientists from Earth who had been working on a [[teleportation]] system. During testing, the system explodes, opening a [[wormhole]] to an [[Parallel universe (fiction)|alternate universe]]. There, they find themselves [[Shapeshifting|transformed]] into [[centaur]]s (or, more accurately, transformed into something so strange that their minds perceive them as centaurs to protect their sanity). Their arrival is noted by the W!rxn, (The "!" is pronouncoued as a click of the tongue) a race of [[Omniscience|omniscient]] beings that watch over the parallel universe, who believe them to be fulfillment of an ancient [[prophecy]]. They are given a [[finger ring|ring]] which contains Lenny, a [[Genie|djinn]] who is supposed to be their guide and protector (but usually ends up insulting them more often than not).
{{spoiler}}
===Stories===
====Book I: ''Lair of the Insectaurs''====
In Book I, Sam is [[kidnapping|kidnapped]] by a [[hive]] of half-[[human]]/half-[[insect]] creatures. She is fed [[royal jelly]] and is transformed into a [[Queen bee|queen]]. Lenny and Alex attempt to rescue her, and are drawn into a web of intrigue between the insectaurs and [[spider]]-like beings that live in the [[catacombs]] under the insectaur hive.

A print edition of Book I, annotated by John Lotshaw, was originally scheduled for publication by Moonbase Press in February [[2004]] but was finally published in April.

====Book II: ''Duty Now for the Future!''====
In Book II, Sam and Alex learn more about the prophecy they are intended to fulfill. We get our first look at otherSpace centaur [[society]] and are shown the neighboring countries of Tauria (home of the centaur race) and Tyria (home of [[satyr]] like creatures). Sam and Alex get dragged into a war between the two countries and the machinations of Malevolence, an evil outcast from the W!rxn.

New characters introduced are Glo (a sprite and an advisor to the royal family of Tauria), the Magistrate (leader of the Order, a pseudo-religious order responsible for overthrowing the royal family of Tauria), Major Dorim, Zort (a former general of the Taurian army who now leads a rebellion against the Order), and Bix (a young centaur boy in the resistance who is, unbeknownst to him, the long lost surviving member of the Royal family).

In several strips, however, Lenny takes a short side trip to his home dimension (dubbed "GenieWorld" and introduced in [[The Wotch]]). The details of that trip are just now being revealed as a bonus feature running on Sundays at the Wotch website.

====Accidental Wotch====
On [[March 21]] [[2005]], ''Accidental Centaurs'' and another webcomic, ''[[The Wotch]]'' started a two week crossover. Although the storyline was lighthearted in tone, it was to have lasting repercussions in both webcomics. The story was plotted by Thomas "Thom Khatt" Revor and scripted by Revor, "The Wotch" author [[Anne Onymous]] and AC author John Lotshaw. Both comics have referenced the encounter since then, and the crossover has had lasting consequences for both of them (Sam's magical powers and Anne's newfound, if limited, knowledge of Xaos). Even though the storyline ran concurrently with "Duty Now For the Future", it actually takes place after it.

In addition, Lenny comes from GenieWorld, a dimension first introduced in ''The Wotch'', and apparently was Angelique's teacher. The ties between the two comics become more intertwined with the start of the "Sunday Specials", a storyline taking place in the GenieWorld dimension and involving characters from both comics and shown on the Wotch website on Sundays.

====You Can't Go Home Again====
Drawing from [[Alan Moore]]'s award winning [[Superman]] story, "For The Man Who Has Everything", Alex falls under the spell of a mysterious plant that is mentally granting him his every desire. It is up to Sam and Lenny to rescue him from himself.

====Bride and Prejudice====
A guest comic written by Thomas "Thom Khatt" Revor and drawn by Darin "Naga" Brown, the story was a light-hearted romp involving a miscast spell from Sam (whose powers debuted in the Accidental Wotch storyline). The story introduced several new elements, including one of the bands of the nomadic centaurs.

====The White Flash====
A short story introducing major changes into the Accidental Centaurs storyline -- including some physical ones for our heroes!

====Hello To Arms====
Another guest comic written by Thomas "Thom Khatt" Revor and Darin "Naga" Brown and drawn by Brown, it focuses on the main character of Alex Tischenko and his quest to supplement his own abilities (as Sam is learning to control her new magical powers).

===Supplemental Features===

====Encyclopedia Accidentica====
Background information on the characters, environment, and world that the Accidental Centaurs takes place in.

====One-Shots & Guest Comics====
Featuring various fillers and other comics that doesn't necessarily fit into normal continuity.

==External links==
*[http://www.accidentalcentaurs.com The Accidental Centaurs]

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[[Category:Comics|Accidental Centaurs]]

The Accidental Centaurs

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{{Infobox Webcomic| 
| title = The Accidental Centaurs
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| author = John Lotshaw
| url = http://www.accidentalcentaurs.com/
| status = Updates Tuesdays and Thursdays
| began = [[January 15]] [[2002]]
| ended =
| genre = [[Science fiction]]
| ratings =
}}
'''''The Accidental Centaurs''''' is a [[webcomic]] created and drawn by John Lotshaw. It debuted on [[January 15]] [[2002]].

The strip follows the ongoing adventures of Alex and Sam, two scientists from Earth who had been working on a [[teleportation]] system. During testing, the system explodes, opening a [[wormhole]] to an [[Parallel universe (fiction)|alternate universe]]. There, they find themselves [[Shapeshifting|transformed]] into [[centaur]]s (or, more accurately, transformed into something so strange that their minds perceive them as centaurs to protect their sanity). Their arrival is noted by the W!rxn, (The "!" is pronouncoued as a click of the tongue) a race of [[Omniscience|omniscient]] beings that watch over the parallel universe, who believe them to be fulfillment of an ancient [[prophecy]]. They are given a [[finger ring|ring]] which contains Lenny, a [[Genie|djinn]] who is supposed to be their guide and protector (but usually ends up insulting them more often than not).
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===Stories===
====Book I: ''Lair of the Insectaurs''====
In Book I, Sam is [[kidnapping|kidnapped]] by a [[hive]] of half-[[human]]/half-[[insect]] creatures. She is fed [[royal jelly]] and is transformed into a [[Queen bee|queen]]. Lenny and Alex attempt to rescue her, and are drawn into a web of intrigue between the insectaurs and [[spider]]-like beings that live in the [[catacombs]] under the insectaur hive.

A print edition of Book I, annotated by John Lotshaw, was originally scheduled for publication by Moonbase Press in February [[2004]] but was finally published in April.

====Book II: ''Duty Now for the Future!''====
In Book II, Sam and Alex learn more about the prophecy they are intended to fulfill. We get our first look at otherSpace centaur [[society]] and are shown the neighboring countries of Tauria (home of the centaur race) and Tyria (home of [[satyr]] like creatures). Sam and Alex get dragged into a war between the two countries and the machinations of Malevolence, an evil outcast from the W!rxn.

New characters introduced are Glo (a sprite and an advisor to the royal family of Tauria), the Magistrate (leader of the Order, a pseudo-religious order responsible for overthrowing the royal family of Tauria), Major Dorim, Zort (a former general of the Taurian army who now leads a rebellion against the Order), and Bix (a young centaur boy in the resistance who is, unbeknownst to him, the long lost surviving member of the Royal family).

In several strips, however, Lenny takes a short side trip to his home dimension (dubbed "GenieWorld" and introduced in [[The Wotch]]). The details of that trip are just now being revealed as a bonus feature running on Sundays at the Wotch website.

====Accidental Wotch====
On [[March 21]] [[2005]], ''Accidental Centaurs'' and another webcomic, ''[[The Wotch]]'' started a two week crossover. Although the storyline was lighthearted in tone, it was to have lasting repercussions in both webcomics. The story was plotted by Thomas "Thom Khatt" Revor and scripted by Revor, "The Wotch" author [[Anne Onymous]] and AC author John Lotshaw. Both comics have referenced the encounter since then, and the crossover has had lasting consequences for both of them (Sam's magical powers and Anne's newfound, if limited, knowledge of Xaos). Even though the storyline ran concurrently with "Duty Now For the Future", it actually takes place after it.

In addition, Lenny comes from GenieWorld, a dimension first introduced in ''The Wotch'', and apparently was Angelique's teacher. The ties between the two comics become more intertwined with the start of the "Sunday Specials", a storyline taking place in the GenieWorld dimension and involving characters from both comics and shown on the Wotch website on Sundays.

====You Can't Go Home Again====
Drawing from [[Alan Moore]]'s award winning [[Superman]] story, "For The Man Who Has Everything", Alex falls under the spell of a mysterious plant that is mentally granting him his every desire. It is up to Sam and Lenny to rescue him from himself.

====Bride and Prejudice====
A guest comic written by Thomas "Thom Khatt" Revor and drawn by Darin "Naga" Brown, the story was a light-hearted romp involving a miscast spell from Sam (whose powers debuted in the Accidental Wotch storyline). The story introduced several new elements, including one of the bands of the nomadic centaurs.

====The White Flash====
A short story introducing major changes into the Accidental Centaurs storyline -- including some physical ones for our heroes!

====Hello To Arms====
Another guest comic written by Thomas "Thom Khatt" Revor and Darin "Naga" Brown and drawn by Brown, it focuses on the main character of Alex Tischenko and his quest to supplement his own abilities (as Sam is learning to control her new magical powers).

===Supplemental Features===

====Encyclopedia Accidentica====
Background information on the characters, environment, and world that the Accidental Centaurs takes place in.

====One-Shots & Guest Comics====
Featuring various fillers and other comics that doesn't necessarily fit into normal continuity.

==External links==
*[http://www.accidentalcentaurs.com The Accidental Centaurs]

{{Wikipedia|Accidental_Centaurs}}
[[Category:Comics|Accidental Centaurs]]