Turn to next chapter for story, this is a nod and credit to other content creators who I enjoyed and helped frame the story better.
This fan fiction is *Non Cannon*[1] - Viewer's Discretion
TheWatchers - across dimensions, across realities, observers of records.
You - Curators, Writers, Readers.
This work was put together, after absolutely enjoying the masterpiece that is "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33". A lovely game, soul-stirring music & the greatest fandom.
However, it is equally, a rabbit hole. Thanks to the amazing team at Sandfall, a lot is left to interpretation and perspective. Hence, it's been important to get my facts right & review common opinions, in short, lot's of research. This work is a team effort, all of the watchers & all of you have been great contributors towards this!
Huge credit to:
1. Sandfall Interactive[2]
2. Youtube[3]
3. Other Fan Fictions[4]
Youtube:
1. Axons - Origins and Lore Explained = The Lorebrarians
2. Expedition 33 Creator REVEALS The Secret of The Game's Devastating Story = Behind the Voice
3. The Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg Explained (Expedition 33) = blackcoffeebreakfast
4. Expedition 33's Monsters Are Trying to Tell You Something... = blackcoffeebreakfast
5. The Hidden Story in Expedition 33's Music = blackcoffeebreakfast
6. "Diving Into The Clair Obscur Subreddit!!" = CrystAAHHL
Fan Fictions:
Une vie à rêver by "Espionis" - Wattpad[5]
Voile de deuil by "Eilistriel" - Wattpad[6]
For those who come after (E33xMaleOC) by "Zavok3108" - Wattpad[7]
[1] However much I want this to be true, ultimately it's my perspective. The beauty of the game is it's open ended narrative and room left for imagination.
[2] Creating this masterpiece is their biggest credit! It had me emotionally hooked throughout the story. Did have a break after Act 1, but pulled through in the end.
[3] So many crazy theories, recounts of events and interpretations. Helped me make sense of the world better and encouraged me to map it out on an Excel.
[4] Read an article on Ben Starr acknowledging fan fictions for Clair Obscur. Seeing different people across the internet giving it a shot, encouraged me to write my own head cannon. A bonus was seeing several other fan fictions having similar lines of thought, I wasn't crazy or too far off tangent. And of course, this is exactly where I'm going to list the fan fictions I personally enjoyed.
[5] A third ending? Can the canvas survive, with Dessendre outside? But alas we see Alicia's tears, Clea becoming Head & someone writing.
[6] More Artist organisations, The exact same name for one! Great minds think alike. A fiance & who is Manon?
[7] Similar concept, writing out the story of Clair Obscur as we the player see it. With a unique twist & additional character.