This was composed as a gift for a good friend of mine. It is a "soundtrack" inspired by the fictional city of Rook, created by writer and artist Kimberly "Kymba" LeCrone (the track art is by her as well). It is one of many locations in her upcoming book series.
"Rook is a place that is layered in both wonder and busy, chaotic danger. The town isn't part of any kingdom or with any discrete ethnic origins. It's this hodge podge of extremely skilled and clever people all trying to get the one-up on each other with crafts often not found anywhere else in the world. Strange magics, exotic foods and materials, mystical creatures, and almost steampunk-like contraptions entice only the bravest of outsiders to enter, because the city is anything but a safe place. There are dangers and schemes around most dark corners of Rook, but every now and then, there are also sparks of wonder among its busy streets.
Amid these shops is a man who is builds precious things of both wonder and spirit, unlike anything you've ever seen before. And one of these creations is a curious and delicate clockwork hummingbird."
Please go check out her DeviantArt page to see more of her art! She is mad talented.
dreamspirit.deviantart.com
This ended up being a really fun little experiment. It's my first time really trying something more soundtrack/orchestral in nature.