THE SPECIMEN

Constructed from Architectural Grade Fleece, this hoodie is engineered for sanctuary. It features a generous, relaxed fit with a double-lined hood and heavy-gauge drawcords. The interior offers a plush, brushed finish, creating a wearable shield against the elements.

THE ARTIFACT: STORYTELLER

A great grey owl perches atop a stack of books, its wings merging into pages mid-flutter, blending wisdom and wildness through surreal painterly calm.
Night settles across the clearing in a hush of blue-gray dusk, and from the shadow of an old cedar, a great grey owl glides forward to land on a stack of weathered books. In the soft radiance of moonlight, his feathers shift with an otherworldly shimmer. The Surreal Oil Painting style reveals the transformation: the lower edges of his wings dissolve into thin, curling pages, each one fluttering gently as though stirred by an unseen breeze. His eyes, wide and steady, hold the mountainous silence of the Pacific Northwest as though he has been reading this forest for centuries.
The books beneath him are bound in worn leather, their spines faded but dignified. Moss creeps across the edges as though claiming the stories for itself. A few loose pages scatter at his feet, ink drifting across them like tiny constellations. Around the owl, the forest leans in—ferns reaching up, cedar boughs lowering, the night air carrying a soft scent of earth and rain. The owl is both creature and keeper, perched in perfect stillness, listening to the quiet hum of imagination that lingers in the shadows.
Symbolically, the owl stands at the crossroads between memory and myth. His wings-turned-pages speak to the way stories reshape, migrate, and take flight, each one rooted in experience yet transformed by retelling. The surreal style heightens this fusion, blending feather and paper until it’s impossible to tell where nature ends and narrative begins. Wisdom and wildness share the same outline, the same breath, the same presence perched in the moonlit clearing.

(FINAL ECHO)
As the breeze shifts, the pages lift slightly, glowing with pale silver from the stars overhead. The owl blinks once—slow, thoughtful—before turning his head toward the deeper forest, as though hearing a story only he can interpret.
Storyteller stands as a reminder that every tale worth keeping carries a little wildness in its wings.

FIELD NOTES

Gathered from the quiet of the homestead. Preserved and ready for immediate dispatch from the Reserve.

Architectural Grade Fleece | Relaxed All-Weather Silhouette | Heavy Winter / Outer Layer

Each design is displayed in a carefully selected color that best reflects its character and artwork. Additional color options are available and produced to the same standard, even if not shown. All colors are chosen to complement the design and garment style.

Preserving the Artifact
To maintain the integrity of the fiber density and the fidelity of the print, we recommend the following protocol:

• Wash: Machine wash cold with like colors. Turn the garment inside out to protect the artwork.
• Dry: Hang dry is preferred to "cure" the fit. Tumble dry on low if necessary.
• Iron: Never iron the design directly.

Dispatch Point: Emerald Valley Reserve
All artifacts are printed to order to reduce waste and ensure "Fresh from the Press" quality.

• Processing: Please allow 2-5 business days for our studio to prepare your order.
• Transit: Standard ground dispatch typically arrives within 3-5 business days post-dispatch.

The Heritage Guarantee
We do not produce "merch"; we issue equipment. If your artifact arrives defective or fails to meet the standards of the Reserve, we will replace it immediately.

Exchanges: Accepted within 30 days for sizing adjustments.

Defects: If the print or seam fails you, we cover the replacement cost entirely.

For full pricing tables, return authorization steps, and exceptions, consult the [Field Manual & Operating Protocols].