The creators of the comic "Illusory Ether" will hold an open lecture on how to combine fiction with reality and turn historical facts into exciting adventures. Participants can expect live stories, behind-the-scenes insights into the creative process, and unveiled secrets of creative storytelling. How to turn pre-revolutionary Russia into a stage for fantastic adventures without losing historical plausibility? The authors of the upcoming comic "Illusory Ether" share their experiences, discuss the nuances of setting construction, and reveal how to balance artistic fiction with real events of 1914. This lecture will be part of the "Reference Base" series, where comic authors, animators, and screenwriters share their approaches to creating convincing and vibrant worlds. The topic of the meeting will be a question that concerns many artists and writers: how far can one go in imagination while staying within the historical context? Where does fact end and artistic interpretation begin?