# theskew.org > Welcome to the Skew ## Posts - [Skew Geography Explained](https://theskew.org/skew-geography-explained/): Skew Geography Explained DECODING THE ANOMALOUS Domains Subdomains Waypoints DOMAINS DESCENDING DEEPER The Skew is split into nine Domains that contain hundreds of smaller Subdomains. Domains can be hard to define, but are identifiable by a few key characteristics. Subdomains LOOKING CLOSER Everything is possible within the Skew, from whispering flowers to vertical mountains. Subdomains can contain anything. They vary wildly in size from a few feet to several miles. The atmosphere is typically breathable with a gravitation field between 5 -11 m/s². Most Subdomains stay within a singular Domain, but that isn’t always the case. This can make navigating […] - [Skew Sickness](https://theskew.org/skew-sickness/): Skew Sickness METAPHYSICAL ILLNESS EXPLAINED Skew Sickness is a metaphysically transmitted disease that is caught exclusively within the Skew. You cannot catch Skew Sickness from an infected person; you can only get it via contact with the Skew itself. It is possible to become infected within any of the domains, but the chance of contraction increases the deeper into the Skew you go. It is for this reason that we discourage any exploitation of the Skew without approved BSTCE personnel and equipment on hand.  What are the Symptoms of Skew Sickness? Prickling/itching/crawling sensation of the skin Excessive sweating Ringing in […] - [THE BSTCE - A HISTORY](https://theskew.org/the-bstce-a-history/): THE BSTCE — A HISTORY THE PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE The British Society of Travelled Countrymen and Explorers (BSTCE) has a long history that would take hours to compile, let alone read. Spanning decades of development, debate and deliberate action, its story is layered and still evolving. What follows isn’t an exhaustive account, but a quick overview of how the BSTCE came to be what it is today. And most importantly, why it continues to matter. FOUNDING AND EARLY MISSION Founded in 1702, the BSTCE was once a prestigious society dedicated to the exploration of a vast and unexplored world […] - [Introducing the Interactive Map](https://theskew.org/introducing-the-interactive-map/): Introducing the Interactive Map SEE WHAT CANNOT BE EXPLAINED Thanks to our new interactive map, you can now discover the Skew from the safety of your own home. As much as we’d love our visitors to be able to explore the BSTCE facility in person, the safety of the artefacts and the general public makes such a thing impossible. Our new Digitization Team is dedicated to bringing the most interesting artefacts to the online sphere, coordinating with our researchers to photograph and transcribe everything from old letters to preserved creature specimens.   To use the Interactive Map click on the Explore […] ## Pages - [Colour in](https://theskew.org/colour-in/): This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: - [Compass](https://theskew.org/compass/): RETURN TO PAINTING - [Noticeboard](https://theskew.org/noticeboard/): RETURN TO LIBRARY - [ART](https://theskew.org/art/): ART THE FIRST RELIC Nobody else could hear it, but I could. Screaming. Endless screaming. They were preserved forever as flickering fragments, the disjointed memories and chipped beliefs of who they had been before. Perhaps those parts might once have held great importance or perhaps never had at all. Whoever they might have been, all that was left of them now were writhing souls caught in their eternal death throes.  But then there were the Mortal Relics.  The first of their kind I encountered was as loud as he was unrelenting. His conviction was so absolute that through its steadfastness […] - [Pink Painting](https://theskew.org/pink-painting/): Pink Painting UNKNOWN ARTIST A colourful gouache painting. Depicts the Obelisk. The grass appears to be either pink leaves or tongues, both are equally as likely.  RETURN TO GALLERY - [IN THE BEGINNING](https://theskew.org/in-the-beginning/): IN THE BEGINNING 🜲 RETURN TO THE PATH - [Shilling Stinger Nest A](https://theskew.org/shilling-stinger-nest-a/): SHILLING STINGER NEST (A) ARTEFACT-RECORD-734 Photocopy and transcription of document ARTEFACT-RECORD-734. Images Transcription Doc#: ARTEFACT-RECORD-734Clearance: CLASSIFIED Name: Shilling Stinger Nest (A)Also Known As: The Penny Field, The Money PitIdentification Number: C4-32Domain: 2Threat Level: 2Procurement Status: Not Applicable Description:A small Subdomain with an approximate diameter of 490 m. The majority of this Subdomain consists of sparse, temperate woodland. Flora and Fauna is mostly European, though Skew-specific biotic factors may be found. Weather is warm and sunny, with occasional light rain. Temperature ranges between 16–20 degrees Celsius. At the centre of the Subdomain is an area of flat, dry dirt fenced by […] - [Shilling Stinger](https://theskew.org/shilling-stinger/): SHILLING STINGER ARTEFACT-RECORD-735 Photocopy and transcription of document ARTEFACT-RECORD-735 Images Transcription Doc#: ARTEFACT-RECORD-735Clearance: CLASSIFIED Name: Assis Veneficus (Soldier)Also Known As: Shilling StingerIdentification Number: C1-204 Domain: 2Threat Level: 2Procurement Status: Acquired Description:Shilling Stingers are approximately 2-5 cm long and 1-3 cm wide. Their bodies are black and segmented like an ant’s, but with long hairy legs in numbers of anywhere between 6 to 13. Legspan can reach up to 40 cm. Shilling Stingers are most recognisable from the coin-like structure attached to the top of its exoskeleton. The coin is relatively small, around 1cm in diameter. Tucked below the coin are […] - [MILKMAN](https://theskew.org/milkman/): MILKMAN ARTEFACT-RECORD-3056 Photocopy and transcription of document ARTEFACT-RECORD-3056 Images Transcription Doc#: ARTEFACT-RECORD-3056Clearance: ACROAMATIC Name: Bovanthropus Alvus (larval)Also Known As: Meolcmann, MilkmanIdentification Number: C1-1023 Domain: 1/5Threat Level: 1Procurement Status: Undesirable Description:Bovanthropus Alvus (Larval) is a tall humanoid creature with psychic abilities that is more commonly known as the “Milkman/Milkmen”. All Milkmen are male and stand around 6 feet tall with short torsos and elongated limbs. Milkmen lack all body hair, eyelids and fingernails. Their facial features are gaunt but essentially human, barring a lack of a mouth. A digestive entrance can be found on the navel, hidden underneath a tissue flap. […] - [Lochleech](https://theskew.org/lochleech/): LOCHLEECH ARTEFACT-RECORD-338 Photocopy and transcription of document ARTEFACT-RECORD-338 Images Transcription Doc#: ARTEFACT-RECORD-338Clearance: CLASSIFIED Name: Filumvermis (Standard)Also Known As: Lockleech, Hairy Bloodworm, Braidworm, Skull SuckerIdentification Number: C1-0631 Domain: 5Threat Level: 2Procurement Status: Acquired Description:The leech body is approximately 1-3 cm wide and 5-8 cm long. Its demis is rubbery and slick and ranges in colour from dark brown to black. Its underside has a line of small suckers that act as both mouth and suctioning apparatus. Its top side is hairy with colour and texture variations spanning the full human hair spectrum. Terminal hair length differs leech to leech, ranging from […] - [CHESTER KEMP EXPO POSTER](https://theskew.org/chester-kemp-expo-poster/): THE CHESTER-KEMP EXPO POSTER BRINGING THE SKEW TO THE PEOPLE A poster advertising the Chester Kemp Zoo & Exhibition. The poster depicts several creatures found within the Skew including: the Unicorn, Paradodus, Six-Eyed Raven and Macaca Gargoyle. All of these creatures and many more where exhibited, with the Unicorn and Paradodus featuring in subsequent exhibitions.  RETURN TO GALLERY - [Homo Myocardus​​](https://theskew.org/homo-myocardus/): Homo Myocardus​ ARTEFACT-RECORD-294 Photocopy and transcription of document ARTEFACT-RECORD-294.  Photocopy Transcription Doc#: ARTEFACT-RECORD-294Clearance: CLASSIFIED Name: Homo MyocardusAlso Known As: Cardio Man, Heartthrob, ArnieIdentification Number: C1-0425 Domain: 3Threat Level: 2Procurement Status: Acquired Description:A tall humanoid creature with human legs and an enlarged heart-like torso. Possess enhanced speed, strength and stamina. Average height is around 6 feet 5 inches, but a height of up to 8 feet has been recorded. Skin colouration ranges as with humans, but becomes ruddy and thicker in texture across the torso. The prominent heart valves appear to be functionless (possibly vestigial.) Its meat is prized for its […] - [Hive Mind Painting](https://theskew.org/hive-mind-painting/): THE HIVE MIND UNKNOWN ARTIST A square graphite illustration. Titled The Hive Mind. Believed to depict the Mind Worm found within Domain Five.  RETURN TO GALLERY - [Clutchweed](https://theskew.org/clutchweed-excerpt/): CLUTCHWEED ARTEFACT-RECORD-641 Photocopy and transcription of document ARTEFACT-RECORD-641.  Images Transcription Doc#: ARTEFACT-RECORD-641Clearance: CLASSIFIED Name: ClutchweedAlso Known As: Handroot Identification Number: C2-052 Domain: 2/3/4Threat Level: 1Procurement Status: Acquired Description:A long-stemmed plant that grows in large clusters or “beds” that can often cover entire fields. Its flower is approximately 20 mm across and consists of three petals. The colour ranges, but is most commonly found in pink, white and cream variants. The leaves are long and waxy. The stem is lined with both thorns and toxin laced nodules. Instead of roots or a bulb, Clutchweed has a hand-like structure at its base. […] - [St Mary's Newspaper Clipping](https://theskew.org/st-marys-newspaper-clipping/): St Mary’s Newspaper Clipping IT’S A TRAGEDY WHAT HAPPENED THERE A rough torn out newspaper clipping. It details a brief history of St Mary’s Hospital and its unfortunate closing. RETURN TO LIBRARY MAP - [73-Memo-1574 [REDACTED COPY]](https://theskew.org/73-memo-1574-redacted-copy/): This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: - [help me](https://theskew.org/help-me/): RETURN TO LIBRARY MAP - [Kemp Letters](https://theskew.org/kemp-letters/): The Kemp Letters penned 1850-1865 approx These letters were found during the renovation of the Kemp Estate during the 1950’s. The building suffered sever fire damage in the 1860’s with the entire east wing of the house laying derelict with restricted access for years to come. These letters were discovered inside an under-floorboard safe in Alexander’s office, the place where the fire is believed to have been started. Their recovery is considered nothing short of miraculous and provides a brief insight into Kemp and his life at the time.  Letter One Letter Two Letter Three Letter Four Letter to Penelope […] - [Computer Terminal](https://theskew.org/computer-terminal/): Computer Terminal AN ANCIENT RELIC help - [welcome](https://theskew.org/): NEWS & UPDATES - [Gallery](https://theskew.org/gallery/): GALLERY LIFE IMMITATES ART Welcome to the Gallery. Here you can explore a range of artworks from those who have visited the Skew. There aren’t many paintings here at the moment, but be sure to check back soon for new additions! RETURN TO HUB MAP - [Library](https://theskew.org/library/): LIBRARY A PLACE OF LEARNING Welcome to the library. Here you can explore books, letters and much more. Learn about a range of interesting topics, from Skew geography to the BSTCE’s fascinating history. Please check the notice board for relevant information.  NOTE: The computers are currently out of use.  RETURN TO HUB MAP - [Map Hub](https://theskew.org/map-hub/): EXPLORE THE SKEW ⦻ Under Reconstruction ⦻ Welcome to the Interactive Map. Click on a room to go inside and explore our available artefacts. NOTE: Some exhibitions rooms are not currently available. To be the first to know when the map has been updated with new artefacts check the “News & Updates” section on the homepage or become a member. - [Membership](https://theskew.org/membership/): MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT THE WEBSITE Interested in supporting the website? We offer a tiered membership scheme to allow our visitors to give back. Whether you just want to show a token of your appreciation or would like to see behind-the-scenes content before it goes live on the site, we have a tier for you.  Click on the button below to become a member. SUPPORT THE SITE WARNING You are about to enter an IMMERSION FREE ZONE. Proceed at your own discretion. proceed WARNING You are about to enter an IMMERSION FREE ZONE. Proceed at your own discretion. proceed - [ARTICLES](https://theskew.org/news/): ARTICLES LET KNOWLEDGE LEAD YOU Keep up to date with the latest from the Skew. Our researchers are constantly making progress decoding the Skew’s mysteries. If you’re stuck on a question, you’re sure to find the answer here.  - [The BSTCE](https://theskew.org/the-bstce/): THE BSTCE FOUNDATION BRITISH SOCIETY OF TRAVELLED COUNTRYMEN AND EXPLORERS Founded in 1702 the BSTCE was once a prestigious society dedicated to the exploration of a vast and unexplored world — planet Earth. With the expansion of the British Empire and importation of exotic goods igniting a hunger for newer and wilder discoveries, many an English gentleman found himself aspiring for fame, fortune and adventure.  The BSTCE helped facilitate many an expedition and provided safe storage for discoveries in its private collection.  Back in those days, gentlemen’s societies prided themselves on being expensive and exclusive. Those who couldn’t afford the […] - [About](https://theskew.org/about/): ABOUT THESKEW.ORG INFOMATION & SAFETY FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC Welcome to theskew.org, created by the BSTCE Foundation. This website aims to introduce the general public to the Skew — a fascinating and preternatural world that exists just adjacent to our own. While the Skew boasts a unique ecology and an intriguing history, it’s crucial to understand the risks and dangers posed by its anomalous phenomena. Our ethos of Exploration, Preservation and Conservation forms the foundation of everything we do, whether that’s online, in the BSTCE facility or out in the Skew itself. With more people coming into contact with anomalous phenomenon […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)