| Steampunk, a term that can be used loosely in | | | | This can be seen in the foundations of any |
| terms of fiction, has been around since the 1980's. | | | | gadget, item or article that is labeled as |
| Remember the 2003 film The League of | | | | steampunk; whether it is a binocular, a watch, |
| Extraordinary Gentlemen? This film literally | | | | lighting or petticoats and bustles. Often, anything |
| popularized the steampunk genre. It is listed a | | | | labeled as steampunk will be accented with a |
| sub-genre of fantasy and exploratory fiction. | | | | mixture of technological and period accessories. |
| While steampunk can be found in any genre, | | | | Even a cellphone can be used as a steampunk |
| whether it be historical, futuristic, or goth, often | | | | object as long as it is modified to look Victorian. |
| the era that steampunk is often used in would be | | | | Steampunk is many things; it all depends on the |
| the 19th century, or the Victorian era. The | | | | fan. It has been labeled as an intersection of |
| predominant theme would be science fiction or | | | | technology and romance, a genre of fiction, an |
| fantasy, where fictional technological inventions | | | | aesthetic, musical style and an evolving |
| would be created and used. | | | | sub-culture. It is a story that draws the reader in |
| Basically, steampunk can include any previous or | | | | until they feel they are the character trying these |
| recent science fiction that has taken place within | | | | new inventions for themselves. It is about |
| our culture. For instance, it can revolve around the | | | | technology and science. It is about humanity at its |
| era when electricity had yet to be created and | | | | basic form, the need to invent, create, tell stories |
| the emphasis was placed on steam or spring | | | | and grow. |
| gadgets. It revolves around an era when a mad | | | | Recently a lot of LARP (Live Action Role Play) |
| scientist could be found in his dark laboratory | | | | players have started to create games based on |
| creating anything and everything imaginable. | | | | the Steampunk style. Even at Calimacil, LARP |
| Today, steampunk is not only a literary genre, but | | | | Weapon enthusiasts have been asking when they |
| it is becoming a cultural lifestyle. While there are | | | | will begin to create a new Steampunk sword |
| no rules or guidelines for steampunk, it is generally | | | | style. |
| followed that it finds its basis in the Victorian age. | | | | |