Throne of Memory

The Making of Throne of Memory: An Illustrated Poem Inspired by The Throne of Lies

It started with a poem I wrote called “The Throne of Lies.” It was personal—an exploration of grief, memory, and illusion. I didn’t expect it to become anything more than words on a page.

But then I wondered… what would this look like if it lived beyond text?

That question led me into an unexpected collaboration—with AI.

✍️ From “Lies” to “Memory”

While The Throne of Lies was the original spark, the illustrated poem that emerged became something new—a reimagined piece titled “The Throne of Memory.”

It’s a poetic visual narrative co-created with AI, rooted in my original poem but reshaped through experimentation and digital artistry.

🧠 Collaborating with AI

I used AI to rewrite and evolve parts of the poem—some lines stayed, others transformed, and a few surprised me enough to keep them just as they were. Then I directed the visuals: dark fantasy mood, storybook style, emotional transitions, and a vertical scroll format inspired by Webtoon comics.

It wasn’t automatic. It took hours of adjusting, curating, and giving creative direction to get it where I wanted it. The result felt emotionally true and visually haunting in all the right ways.

📱 Format & Adaptation

Originally, I intended Throne of Memory to be read as a vertical scroll, where each panel flows downward in a continuous cinematic rhythm—just like a Webtoon.

But due to formatting limitations in Wix, I had to adapt the presentation.

Instead of scrolling, you now swipe left to move through each chapter, one by one.

It’s not the original format I envisioned, but the emotional flow and story structure are still intact—just broken into chapters that you can move through like a digital storybook.

🤝 Why I’m Sharing

This isn’t about taking credit.

It’s about showing what’s possible when we create with technology instead of fearing it. When we lead with story and curiosity—and let the tools surprise us.

I’m proud of The Throne of Memory not just because I made it—but because it feels like something bigger than what I could’ve made alone.

I hope it resonates with you too, even in this adapted form.

🖤

— Krissi