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Ok scratch that….
WHY CAN’T I GET MYSELF TO DO THIS?!?! *bangs head on proverbial desk XD*
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Do you have a specific thing you need help with?
"When in doubt, eat cheese crackers."-me to my charries who don't even know about cheese crackers
@keilah-h well…I’m working on Cirque, because I’m going to try and start on book 2 in the stead of book 1.
I’ve got kinda ideas…but it’s the getting started part ya know?? It kinda feels overwhelming and then I always struggle just starting…like I hit a wall…
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#ProtectSeb@godlyfantasy12 it happens!
"When in doubt, eat cheese crackers."-me to my charries who don't even know about cheese crackers
@keilah-h @whalekeeper since u two seem to be on rnnnn XD
So… worldbuilding an entire world is just….GAH…
I know I’ve got take it piece by piece but its sooo hard.
(I may have a bit of adhd….I honestly don’t know…My brother does….I know I have tourettic OCD, but I seriously wonder if I have some adhd too XD)
ANYWAY!!! Maybe doing it on KP will help XD
So FOCUS ON CIRQUE *slaps self. XD*
Basically…Cirque is still a baby land. (I mean…honestly? A lot of things are still babies due to the fact that….GAH NO FOCUS XD)
ANYWAY!
Cirque is only…like…a few years old. Not even fifty years old yet.
It was founded by two men, and it has a very…dark past.
It was built upon the idea of being a place of anyone and everyone to come and perform, and shine. Regardless of their race, creed, past, species, etc.
It was for the runaways, vagabonds, those who had nowhere else to turn. Basically, it began as your average circus, and the brothers who founded the circus decided to create a sort of “Kingdom” for their troupe, and others.
Thus, Cirque was born.
It’s a VERY small island, the seemingly perfect place to build their little haven. Burgundy earth and sand cover it, and the sky is always a deep sunset color, with purples and oranges, until the sun finally sets at night, allowing the neon lights set up around the main city to steal the show.
Again, this is a very young place, and honestly, the city is a bit grungy. Think grim noir mixed with neon lights. Dark building pushed against each other, a large street in the middle, leading up to the centerpiece, an enormous, brightly lit Ferris wheel, surrounded by a variety of smaller attractions-a carousel, a zoo tucked into a small alley, lit by a spluttering sign, a mirror maze, etc.
And then, past the wheel, the large, grand Main Tent- The red and white striped spectacle where everyone comes to feast their eyes on the greatest show in Aú. People flock from miles around, sailing on the one and only boat in and out of Cirque to see the show that is performed within it’s velvet walls.
This is also where the Grand Ringmaster and his daring Niece; the star of the show, live.
A wide array of performances shock the crowd, and then they leave Cirque behind, not returning until the next week, when another show will be performed.
Another performance.
But until then…the lights will continue to flicker. The shadows continue to creep.
And, to the outside gaze, Cirque will forever be nothing more then a place of dazzling wonder.
Soooo this is kinda the overview of Cirque? Heh?
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#ProtectSebSo…my next thing is…
I’ve got to figure out the “people” who live in Cirque. And I’m not talking about the characters specifically but…
Since Cirque is made up of a variety of different races and stuff I don’t really mean that either (yet. That’ll come later.)
But I’ve got this idea…
Cirque runs off this system called Tents or Acts (not sure which I like best…I’m leaning towards Tents.)
So far I have 5 Tents within Cirque.
Each Tent is a sort of “group” that every person, or animal fits within in Cirque.
The groups or Tents are these-
Vizards
Jesters
Cogs
Marvels
and Bards
I came up with these also with Pictures I found for Inspo. Which I will post as I go thru each one. (I’ll have to break cuz my food just got here XD)
But this is where I could use some help… Taking them group by group and kinda figuring them out….any suggestions would help! (I’ll come back when im thru eating (:
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#ProtectSebAND BACK!!!
SO!!!
The first Tent I could use some help with is the Vizards
(Fun fact: Vizard actually means Mask or Disguise)
Now… I’m going to be entirely honest…I don’t have just a TON of ideas for the Vizards, however the above picture sparks so much inspiration and just…I love it!
So I’m kinda thinking something…this might sound kinda strange…but I want something kinda also inspired by the hispanic culture. Like the beautiful outfits, flowers and the Cavaleras/sugar skulls they have during Día de los Muertos and such, and other holidays with hispanic origin, but tie it into these vizard masks? Idk…
It would make since because the wives of the founders of Cirque are of hispanic/latino origin, and so they would’ve had a hand in some of the founding features, but I’m a bit new at this and could use some ideas?
Not sure who to tag but maybe there are some ppl on here who could help me out here?
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#ProtectSebOoooooohhhhhh *me stocking your posts*
I love it
and that image is really inspiring
Maybe you could have the different races have different personalities XD (that’s kind of obvious) but I mean that some of the cultures are meaner than others (and of course there are exceptions, and maybe some people struggle with being judged based one their race’s personality
so this race can be one of the nicer one (mostly because I can’t see them as mean)
Sorry if that wasn’t helpful
I’m very new to worldbuilding XD
and also does anyone have powers? (just a random question)
Do me a favor…. Tell Cress I meant it
-Thorne@freedomwriter76
AHHHH I LOVE IT SO MUCHHHHH ❤❤❤❤❤
All of my favorites in one scene…just so much cuteness & sweetness ugh….ahhh just ✨the feelz✨ 😍
And, like, Rueben?! Loving to blow things up?! That is absolutely hilarious and sooooo cute aughhh 🤣 😍😍😍
Leo is so short 🤣🤣 I love him sooooo muchhhh 😍😍😍😍😍😍
Whyyyyy are you making me love Jezyk so much 😭😭😭❤❤❤
And ohhhhh Dietrich. ❤😭❤😭❤😭 *Heart is reminded of its brokeness again*
I feel like he’ll let something slip on accident…poor boi 😭😭😭😭 C’mon Dietrich! Pleaseeee don’t tell Adolphus….#HugRikerSquad
*Me still adding to the conversation*
I didn’t explain that so well but let me try it again
So the goal of the city is for all races and cultures to get along, but what if under the surface there’s just a lot of tension between different groups
maybe that’s your plan XD or you already have that figured out, but I’m just throwing out ideas XD
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-ThorneOooh girl what you’ve got so far is amazing 😍😍😍😍😍😍 Cirque is so interesting and mysterious….love it! ✨✨✨
I’m not sure how much help I’ll be….I’ve only ever written modern/contemparary books, but I really want to try fantasy and dystopian eventually!
I’ll just be hanging around 👀
XD That sounded so creepy XD
#HugRikerSquad
@smiley so tension between races and such isn’t really the goal though there is tension and such, just not so much due to that. They did kinda achieve their goal on that front, making a place where those kinds of judgements didn’t matter. Sure they might still have some prejudiced from their races and stuff, but the real tension comes from the overbearing dominating rule of Zoltan, and the torment of past lives, and overall darkness of Cirque.
also the Tents aren’t Races in themselves, but have a variety of races, species, etc within them 😊 but yea
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#ProtectSebOh okay that makes sense XD
So if I read this right, it’s almost like the city is beautiful when the lights are on and the show is performing, but when everyone leaves the town is dark, and not as magical as it seems
Maybe the masks are like a metaphor for that
Like painted on smiles, so everyone thinks it so magical
but no one really knows what it’s actually like
Correct me if I’m wrong XD
Sorry if I’m not very good at this
Do me a favor…. Tell Cress I meant it
-ThorneAlright so…while I wait for some help with the Vizards tent…
Here is the next one!
Jesters
Alright so the Jesters…
Here’s what I’ve got for them so far-
The Jesters are kind of the “Curiosities” of Cirque. The silent mysteries.
Like what you think of normal Jesters, they do have a sense of humor and enjoy a good prank here and there.
I imagine them as the silent types, sticking to the shadows and slinking around, kinda creeping out new people who don’t know them well, but really they have a good sense of humor and are quite nice compared to some of the other Cirquians.
They’re natural acrobats and contortionists, which is why they’re able to slink back and forth so effortlessly from place to place, and this also gives them apt opportunity to perform in the show-along with their senses of humor.
Again, the tents are full of different races/species.
The Jesters recognizable traits are these-
Face paint/masks that cover their entire faces, usually corresponding with a specific color/color scheme that matches their outfits.
Some Jesters wear the Cap ‘n’ Bells AKA Fool’s cap (jester’s hat), while others merely fix their hair in a way that resembles/honors the Jesters tent (I.E. Cecily)
The males wear well-fitting motley coats, pantaloons, and boots with pointed toes-all matching their color scheme.
The females usually wear a one-piece with a pleated skirt, or a dress piece with tights-again matching the outfit.
Their Tent Symbol is the Fool’s cap with the sad and smiling drama faces under it/in it.
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#ProtectSeb@smiley ooh I kinda like that idea!!!
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