PWA

= Before Sorrow =

PWA was originally planned to be under the control of John-E-Dangerously, with LoRd-RaVen assisting with storylines and other such things. Eventually, it was decided for the two to make separate brands. John-E would be in charge of PWA: Obscenity, while LoRd-RaVen would have his own brand: PWA: Malice.

However, when the time came for the shows to be posted, PWA: Malice was the only one up. Months passed by before the first (and only) PWA: Obscenity show would be posted. Despite a positive reaction, PWA: Obscenity debuted and ended with that single show. Shortly after, LoRd-RaVen made it known that PWA: Malice was to be the only PWA. And thus, the journey began.

Early Malice
PWA was always planned to be a Fantasy league. The early days of PWA were designed to introduce characters to the audience that they might not be familiar with. Storylines were "tame", only daring to go to a true Fantasy setting (by definition of what would become a label for the league, along with EWE)

PWA's first mega event was entitled "Total Eclipse", gaining one of the best reactions of all the mega events, mainly inspired due to the combination of spots and storylines.

Turning Points (Down The Spiral)
One of the major "turning points" for PWA was at the mega event "Last Wishes." Character development had ended and all ideas of "tame" storylines had been put aside. A new series of storylines began, taking a much darker and depressing path.

A second major change in the PWA world as at "Hallowed Be Thy Name." It is considered an "end of an era" type of event, and also the largest form of concept event done by PWA at that point.

For a short period of time, after HBTN was posted, it appeared PWA was going to end. However, it was considered a "false alarm", as I returned shortly after. It's unknown to most of the fans of PWA (and to anyone else) why exactly this event took place. Only a select few know the true story behind it.

Conceptual Themes
PWA is known to have "deeper meanings" to the storylines than meet the eye. Many of these aren't fully understood by the fans, and most are made to be that way. Some of the major conceptual themes in PWA are as follows:


 * Absurdism/Nihilism
 * Depression
 * Atheism
 * Transvaluation of values

The majority of PWA's conceptual themes draw from my general beliefs, musical influences, or philosophical works.

Interaction
I've only done one split event, and that was with my closest friend, Veg-o-man. Originally it was intended to be the "Immortal Tribute" show, an event with PWA, EWE, and HCW. However, HCW was unable to make it in due to capture card problems. Because of the EWE and PWA matches both having matches vital to future storylines, the event was rushed and posted without HCW.

From time to time, I post audioshows, designed in a Q&A format. The general purpose for these are to clear up any confusion regarding storylines or other such things.

Due to my antisocial tendencies, PWA is not widely interactive with the rest of the CAW world, often said to stay in it's own little corner.

"The Merry Band of Time Traveling Pirates"
PWA is one of the more influential leagues included in The Merry Band of Time Traveling Pirates, a type of ideology and group mostly developed by Veg-o-man and myself, originally created as a label for the cult-like following of EWE.

Into The Future
I currently don't plan to end PWA any time soon. Storylines continue to grow darker and deeper and as depressing as I can make them. I've acknowledged the fact that PWA isn't for everyone, and that's exactly the way I want it to be. Those who have watched PWA from the beginning will be rewarded the most as the storylines progress, and those willing to make the jump inside and catch up will get much of the same. I don't plan on making many new fans, as anyone who begins watching at this point would be very confused.