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“Bathed in an ethereal glow and steeped in ancient magic, The Enchanted Circle of Northern New Mexico is as deadly as it is mesmerizing. Its beauty attracts determined travelers, but beware… the Sangre de Cristo Montes do not take kindly to the unprepared.”
The Official Player’s Strategy Guide to The Enchanted Circle of Northern New Mexico will be your greatest treasure as you explore the high desert's secrets. Curated and illustrated by Gage Fernandez
and Madison Ortega, this compendium is filled with hand-drawn maps, native plant studies, records of fantastical and mundane beasts alike, recipes to trade, and quests that coax you into the obscure.
See what comes into view and find out what’s true. Where do you fit in?
Countdown to book launch!
Pre-order Risolana’s 2026
Artist-in-Residence Book today!
Pre-order your copy of The Official Player’s Strategy Guide to the Enchanted Circle of Northern New Mexico at the discounted price of only 19.99! You can pre-order here!
The first 50 lucky explorers will also receive a special, one-of-a-kind Eyeball Sticker Pack with their preorder!
Pre-orders end Friday, November 13th, 2026.
Folks are invited to join us for the book launch and exhibition on Friday, November 20th, from 6 PM- 9 PM, at Risolana (722 Isleta Blvd SW, ABQ, NM, 87105)! Come eat, meet the artists behind the guide, and pick up your reserved copy of the book!
Risolana Artist-In-Residence 2026:
Join us for the book launch and exhibition of
The Official Player’s Strategy Guide to
The Enchanted Circle
of Northern New Mexico
By Gage Fernandez
& Maddison Ortega
Date: Friday, November 20th
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Risolana
722 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
Free Event! Free Food and Drinks!
Somewhere between a field journal, a secrets tome, and a magical compendium, The Official Player's Strategy Guide to the Enchanted Circle is exactly what it sounds like: a player's guide — but for the high desert of New Mexico. Inside you'll find hand-drawn maps, native plant studies, a bestiary, recipes to trade, and quests that coax you into the obscure. Creators Gage Fernandez and Madison Ortega grew up wandering Taos’ montes together, messing with tourists, traversing mesas, and filling sketchbooks. They envisioned a way of sharing their stories; blending the mystical and the all too real experiences of life in a rural community rooted in history, nature and shaped by a tapestry of perspectives. Many seasons were spent collecting and curating the contents of this book. The result is a guidebook for the newly arrived adventurer and the seasoned local. It's an invitation to reimagine the familiar and perhaps tap into something deeper, if you can.
Gage Fernandez
Gage Fernadez hails from Taos, NM. A multi-talented artist, Fernandez's creative endeavors range from tattooing, illustration, graphic design, screen-printing, crafts, and many other such things. They find inspiration in the fantastical, in the mystical, and all things strange.
Fernandez has been creating art their entire life, always finding solace in sketchbook pages. Self-taught in every regard until They struck out for Tacoma, Washington, to complete a two-year tattoo apprenticeship. They are now home again, have a sun-filled tattoo studio, and are brimming with inspiration and passion for all things art!
Instagram: @goblin.gage
Madison Ortega
Madison Ortega, a multidisciplinary artist, weaves together food, art, and community to create immersive experiences. Growing up in an artist community such as Taos, Ortega developed a deep appreciation for the intersection of culture, cuisine, and creativity. After years in the food industry, they felt burnt out and lost touch with their creative side. It wasn't until they started their own business and started prioritizing their creative eye, that they found their way back to art as a way of life.
As Ortega’s creative journey evolved, they began to merge their skills, collaborating with magazines, curating culinary exhibits, and bringing their thoughts to life through food styling, painting, and writing. Through their work, Ortega celebrates the beauty of food, community, and creative expression. Ortega is constantly seeking new ways to push boundaries and craft experiences that are visually stunning, thought-provoking, and engaging.
Instagram: @mood.bake.baby