Tik-Tok of Oz Chapter 9 - Ruggedo's Rage is Rash and Reckless

Tik-Tok of Oz Chapter 20 - Quox Quietly Quits

In which the newly crowned King Kaliko endeavours to uncover the secret passages to a marvellous Metal Forest, all the while watching for the return of the exiled Ruggedo, who schemes to plunder its sparkling treasures. Guided by the keen-eyed Polychrome, a brave company ventures through shadowed tunnels into a cavern filled with golden trees and jewel-strewn paths, only to be startled by a sudden cry and the clatter of scattered gems.

Tik-Tok of Oz Chapter 19 - King Kaliko

In which the enchanted forms of the Rose Princess and Shaggy Man are restored through the intervention of the mighty dragon Quox, and the escape of the wicked Nome King leaves the subterranean realm in new hands. The newly crowned Metal Monarch Kaliko delights in his unexpected kingship and sets forth plans to find secret passages to the Metal Forest while rallying loyal subjects to their cause.

Tik-Tok of Oz Chapter 18 - A Clever Conquest

In which the stalwart dragon Quox is roused from slumber to confront the captive Nome King Ruggedo and his dark machinations within a cavern of jewels. Through the intervention of the wise Jinjin's enchantments and a curious procession of eggs, the once-mighty King faces a frightful reckoning that compels his exile from the kingdom he long ruled.

Tik-Tok of Oz Chapter 17 - A Tragic Transformation

In which the brave adventurers find themselves prisoners of the malicious Nome King, whose jealousy and spite threaten their freedom and safety, while the Rainbow's Daughter, Polychrome, dances about with elusive grace, defying capture and offering a glimmer of hope. Meanwhile, the cunning Nome King plots dark magic to overcome his foes, setting a tense stage within his jewel-studded cavern.

Tik-Tok of Oz Chapter 16 - The Naughty Nome

In which the brave Queen Ann and her officers, after a misstep into a cleverly concealed pit within the Nome King's cavern, find themselves prisoners yet discover a hidden passage that may offer an escape from their grim predicament. Meanwhile, the steadfast Tik-Tok faces the Nome King alone, and the clever Betsy Bobbin arrives with a calm and fearless air, engaging with the inhabitants of Ruggedo’s kingdom in her own pragmatic manner.