We Are Closing.

To our dear denizens of the Pond,

The pages of Whiskers' story have always been filled with magic, dreams, and the unparalleled bond we share with you, our cherished community. Today, we find ourselves penning a chapter we never anticipated. After so much hard work, creativity, and shared dreams, Whiskers NFT Inc. will be closing its doors.

A brief look back...

Whiskers™ was birthed from a dream—to breathe life into the mesmerizing world of "The Great Pond," where enchanting koi and catfish, our beloved Whiskers, frolicked. These 5,555 unique art pieces were never just pixels on a screen but fragments of a tale where every Whisker could mirror the fantastic abstractions of their proud owners, writing stories limited only by imagination.

Our foray into merchandise and the animated world map were testaments to our commitment to bringing the Whiskers' world closer to you. Through our shared journey, we crafted a realm complete with its own card game, "Last Fish!," and its expansion, "Cards of Fortune," and brought Burt, a Whisker dear to all, into our world as a plushie. The lore of The Great Pond grew richer with every published chapter.

Yet, every story has its ebbs and flows.

It's vital to share that our relationship with each of you was deeper than on-chain transactions. It was about the shared love for art and storytelling. The Whisker you brought home was a canvas for your creativity, and a testament to the magic of community.

But every journey, no matter how beautiful, has its trials. The NFT market's unpredictability, coupled with the challenges of sustaining traditional revenue avenues, strained our resources. Despite our best strategies and your unwavering support, we've reached this difficult juncture. We gave our all, but the tides of business move in unforeseen directions.

While our story comes to an end, the tales of The Great Pond and the memories we've inked together are timeless. They remain as testaments to what you can create when art, dreams, and a passionate community converge.

We assure you that the decision to close Whiskers was made after exhaustive consideration and is in no way a reflection of our community's passion or support. Your belief, love, and dedication has been the wind beneath our wings. Though our story ends, our memories and the spirit of The Great Pond will live on as proof of what is possible for all of us.

Thank you for being the heart and soul of Whiskers. Your place in this story will forever be etched in our memories. Here's to the tales we've spun, the adventures shared, and the memories we'll always treasure.

Sincerely,

The Whiskers Team

(We will still be fulfilling any outstanding orders, more info to follow).

Last Fish! An All-In-One Competitive Card Game

Fully funded on Kickstarter, we present our debut game: Last Fish!

Last Fish! is a strategic fantasy card game set in the mythical world of The Great Pond, inhabited by the land-loving fish-people known as the Whiskers. Players take control of one of several Champions, each of whom represent powerful, famous (and some cases, infamous) whiskers that hail from the various regions of the known world.

Each turn you'll have the opportunity to sling Spells, counter Attacks, equip Items, forge friendships, burn bridges (with fireballs), and create deadly combos, all in the name of survival and sweet, sweet victory. Other players aren't the only thing to worry about, though. Each turn, players must draw an Encounter card which represents a multitude of trials, tribulations, and rewards a wanderlust-inspired whisker might face when traversing The Great Pond. These Encounters add an extra layer of unpredictability and excitement to the game, keeping players on their toes and ensuring no two games are alike. But don’t take our word for it…

Where are you, you say?

Well, it seems you’ve stumbled into The Great Pond – a world of myths, mystery, and magically-inclined fish called Whiskers! Species of koi and catfish in particular are prevalent throughout, all of whom hail from the many different regions and cultures of the world. Whiskers is a universe of magic and mysteries, political intrigue and turmoil, ageless myths and budding legends, all! We invite you to explore The Great Pond and create your own whisker’s story in the endless interconnected chapters of the Book of Ponds!

Glub. “Ah, yes… I’ve solved it!” Glub glub! “Oh, my apologies. I didn’t see you there. What are you doing here, traveler?” Glubb glub. “Would you… no, I’m sure not. Unless, perhaps? You would like to learn more about our strange, magical world, yes? Hmph, then, of course, you must begin by reading the ancient tale of how us whiskers came to be. Here, you may start with my personal copy of the Book of Ponds.”

- Librarian Musso

Hail, traveler!

That’s right, Whiskers!

In the Whiskers universe, species of koi and catfish experienced rapid evolution many centuries ago, after a world-changing magic spell was cast to return life to the world. At that time, a global catastrophe had nearly wiped away all the living things in the world, but one very old wizard still lived. Whiskers inherited the magical powers of that wizard, and, after countless years of building, have developed several different cultures, societies, and nations. If you’d like to know more, you should delve into that copy of The Book of Ponds that Librarian Musso gave you. Let’s see here…ah, yes, start with this: A Brief Whistory of the World.

So…Whiskers!?

Well, it was all a dream…

…until the world of Whiskers was conceptualized, written, and illustrated by RICO製, a multi-disciplinary artist who has been writing, illustrating, and loving fantasy worlds since at least 2005. He graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (cum laude) with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and a minor in Print Media in May, 2020. Among his other interests are cinematography, music production, programming, photography, 3D design, and skateboarding.

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