Living off-grid on the New Mexico West Mesa means facing the raw, unfiltered elements of nature every single day. While the open skies framing Ladrone Peak offer unparalleled beauty, they also carry immense power. Recently, a devastating 15-minute storm unleashed 3-inch hail across Plateau Hame de Colquhoun, completely totaling our old RV beyond our ability to repair. It was a heartbreaking loss, but out here, we don’t let destruction have the final word.
Bringing the Lore to Life: Xenolith vs. Cully the Desert Dragon
To tell the story of this transition, we brought our custom mesa lore to life through a cinematic, comic book-style animation video. In this original Clan Colquhoun Entertainment in Association with A.I. Synthesis production, the brutal storm is personified by the evil villain, Xenolith. As the villain unleashes fury upon our homestead, Cully the Colquhoun Desert Dragon steps up to fiercely defend our home.
Though Cully’s energy barrier fails against the absolute power of the stormâmirroring the real-world destruction of “The Beast” RVâthe story ends on a note of defiance and new beginnings. By the end of the video, you will see Cully standing guard over our replacement classic Fleetwood Bounder, Chief! The weather can crush a rig, but it can’t stop our spirit or the music.
The Soundtrack of the Defiance: Crimson Dominion
An epic battle needs an equally powerful soundtrack. The animation features the driving, heavy rhythms of “Crimson Dominion,” an original track by vocalist and songwriter Brent Calhoun, aka Advocatus Diaboli & The Grim Leafer Band. It is the perfect anthem for standing your ground when the elements try to push you off the mesa.
- Support the Rebuild: Want to experience the high desert yourself? Book a primitive campsite, check out the Dusty Nail General Store, or join our community membership program at Plateau Hame de Colquhoun.
- Stream the Anthem: Listen to “Crimson Dominion” and explore the full catalog of outlaw desert rock at Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band.
- Watch Live on the Mesa: Catch our regular live stream programming, including our “Music in the Desert” live concert series broadcasting every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday night at 8:00 PM MDT on TikTok.
Welcome Chief to the Family
We are officially out of the music studio and back on wheels inside Chief, our Fleetwood Bounder Chief Santa Fe! What do you think of our new animation style and the continuation of the mesa lore? Leave a comment below, drop a đ to help Cully guard the new rig, and let us know your thoughts on the new
