The Ruins of the Great Kingdom
A forgotten home of bone and folly, left behind by a con artist's greed.
The unnamed hometown of the Bone cousins serves as their legendary homeland, a place spoken of in hushed tones and tall tales from the very beginning of their journey. While never physically revisited within the main narrative, it represents a lost era of glory that ended abruptly when Phoney Bone's fraudulent schemes drove the angry townspeople to exile the trio.
- Origin
- Bone Cousins' Unnamed Hometown
- Cause of Departure
- Phoney Bone's Fraudulent Schemes & Townspeople's Anger
- Status
- Exiled from
- First Mentioned
- Volume 1: Out from Boneville (Backstory)
- Key Speaker
- Phoney Bone
Lore & Background
The cousins' departure from their home mirrors the ancient history found within the Valley itself, where ruins of a human civilization known as 'The Great Kingdom' dot the landscape. While the Cousins' specific hometown remains unseen and unnamed, its loss underscores the chaotic nature of Phoney's schemes that often precede disaster. The memory of what was lost fuels Phoney's desire for revenge and glory throughout their adventures.
In Their Own Story
The fire crackled low as Phoney leaned forward, his shadow stretching long against the cave wall. 'You think we're just wanderers?' he whispered to a young Fonebone. 'We were kings once. The Great Kingdom stood tall until the sky turned black with wings.' He tapped the ground where the embers glowed, mimicking a swarm of locusts consuming everything in their path.
Reader's Guide
The Great Kingdom is primarily a backstory element rather than a physical location visited during the main adventure. It functions as the emotional anchor for Phoney Bone's character motivations and explanations for why they are exiles. Its existence validates the threat of the Locusts, showing that this danger predates their arrival in the Valley.
Did You Know?
- Phoney often claims he was royalty in his hometown, though Fonebone suspects he is exaggerating.
- The term 'Great Kingdom' actually refers to the ancient human civilization within the Valley, not the cousins' home.
- It serves as the primary reason the cousins are traveling through the Valley: they were exiled due to Phoney's scams.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ruins of the Great Kingdom actually called in canon?
This location is officially known as Boneville, the unnamed hometown where the cousins grew up before their exile.
Why did the Bone cousins leave this place?
Phoney Bone's fraudulent schemes angered the townspeople, forcing them to banish the trio from their home.
Is The Ruins of the Great Kingdom shown in the comic series?
No, the town is never physically revisited within the main narrative and remains a part of backstory only.
Does this setting have any magical powers or supernatural role?
It holds no magical properties; its significance lies solely as a lost era of glory referenced in tall tales.
Why is The Ruins of the Great Kingdom important to the story?
It serves as the origin point that explains why the cousins are traveling and defines their initial motivations.
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