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This… topic… is… AWESOME!!! I actually didn’t know it existed, but I’m glad it does!!
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But I would LOVE to rant about my WIP!! I’m just not sure where to start… I guess I shall begin with the moodboard. (Man… I wish my WIP had a name…)
Questions?? Comments?? I’m not sure how to begin ranting, but when I do, I can go on… and on… and on… (But that’s what ranting is… so that was redundant XD)
Write what should not be forgotten. — Isabel Allende
Oooo, yes! Interesting character types!
The knettel is an animal similar to a fox, a cat, and snake all mixed together.
Appearance: usually a reddish brown although some can be a dark slate blue-black. Only about eight inches sitting up, the knettel is around two feet from nose to tail (the tail being the longest, fluffy eat fox tail you’ve ever seen). A white ‘v’ runs from one ear tip down to the nose, then up to the other ear tip. It’s and tail end paws are white. Eyes are usually black, dark blue, or dark green, although a few have been amber.
Temperament: lives in dens either alone or, if mated, with it’s immediate family, but is extremely clan like and is known to come for miles at the distress call of one of it’s kind. Fierce and loyal. A little like a kitten in expression, only with a fox’s outlook on life.
Food: bugs, certain tree barks, fruit, small vermin, and the occasional fish. Also likes tasting flowers and mushrooms, but usually spits them out.
Defense: is quick and nimble, like a ferret or a cat in agility. Has retractable claws, set in feet shaped a bit like a cross between a squirrel’s and a falcon’s. Can climb trees. Can bring down animals as big as a moose, but is rarely aggressive.
Bite: needle long, fang like canines lock together in a death grip. The jaw can be dislocated at will like a snakes (connected mostly by muscle instead of a bone hinge.), thus can open it’s mouth larger than the rest of it’s head. Their bite is strong as a wolf’s.
Habitat: prefers heavily wooded hills with plenty of water. Have been known to live in mountains, but seem to prefer warmer hill country. Thrives in underbrush.
First Grand Historian of Arreth and the Lesser Realms (aka Kitty)
Fork the GorkAnd that was way long, but whatever. XD
First Grand Historian of Arreth and the Lesser Realms (aka Kitty)
Fork the Gork@koshka GASP I LOVE IT!!
ok I must start with a creature of my own then that is obviously very important considering he is an MC…
NYX!!!
Yes, Nyx is a creature I’ve made, not just a fennec fox!
Actually, he is A Nyx. That’s the name of his species (as they know it). The full term has been dubbed Nyxillium Tricksillus.
Nyx seems to be the only one of his kind (as of rn) discovered as a kit by Lander during one of his travels, and given to Jocelyn when she was a girl.
Nyx is a bit like a cross between a fennec fox, a cat, a ferret, and a sugar glider.
Actually….I’m considering them to be my version of kitsunes….that’ll probably be their actual species name when Nyx meets another of his kind.
Anyway, their most identifiable feature when their younger is their three fluffy fox tails.
They have two canine fangs that are extremely sharp, though only a bit larger then those of a cat.
Though they cannot “fly” or even really “glide” they can jump an extremely long distance and with expert grace and speed. They’re very agile, with superb senses such as hearing, sight and smell, and have the ability to be as sly as…
Well….
A fox. XD.
Their colors can range from a variation of all kinds, including normal colors of animals like tans, reds, etc, to your more abnormal colors such as blacks, blues, pinks, etc.
And…they might have some sort of ability as they grow older….
*shhh* XD haven’t quite figured out yet if they do or not.
#IfMarcelDiesIRiot
#ProtectMarcel
#ProtectSeb@esther-c thank you!!
#IfMarcelDiesIRiot
#ProtectMarcel
#ProtectSebI love him, or, uh, it!
O.O okay. I won’t ask…yet.
First Grand Historian of Arreth and the Lesser Realms (aka Kitty)
Fork the GorkThanks! I love them too.
First Grand Historian of Arreth and the Lesser Realms (aka Kitty)
Fork the Gork@koshka I’ll help ya out.
Look up Kitsunes…
maybe that’ll give u a hint
#IfMarcelDiesIRiot
#ProtectMarcel
#ProtectSebUm….Okay.
Those are really weird. I mean, I’m used to Scottish folklore, but that was…interesting.
First Grand Historian of Arreth and the Lesser Realms (aka Kitty)
Fork the GorkBut I would LOVE to rant about my WIP!! I’m just not sure where to start… I guess I shall begin with the moodboard. (Man… I wish my WIP had a name…)
Questions?? Comments?? I’m not sure how to begin ranting, but when I do, I can go on… and on… and on… (But that’s what ranting is… so that was redundant XD)
I LOVE that mood board!! What are your charries in the WIP? What themes do you want to show? (That’s a start to your rant ;))
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Oh! I love the moodboard! All the faith and light references are exquisite. They really ring true.
Ah, gotta love the knettels. XD
I never thought of Nyx with jumping abilities, but it definitely makes sense!
And he is cute, no matter what he says. the poor fellow. XD
Perhaps I should share something…. Hmmm.
Perhaps a vulp? A creature from a random side WIP I’ve been doing with my twin sister and a best friend.
It’s like a cross between a brown fox and a jackal. It’s a creature that dwells in the Vilder Wood, and like the wood, is steeped in Vilder Lore. As the tale goes…
It’s eyes are the eyes of the High Vilders of old-
The blue of deep pools, fractured by gold.
Where a thousand secrets lie forever untold.
And tales long hidden there unfold.
It is the heart of the Vilder Wood.
The heart of the Vilder’s Wood.
Where secrets never die.
It’s voice tells the tale of the High Vilders of old
The cry of fell warrior, smitten by death.
When widow’s sorrow rises too soon bereft.
And into an orphan’s tears is left.
It is the cry of the Vilder Wood.
The cry of the Vilder’s Wood.
This blood for vengeance cries.
*Ominous music*
That’s Vilder lore for you. XD It’s a little dark, but that’s because the Vilders are just really hurt, and they see it in the mangled, devastated, but undeniably dangerous Wood they live in. (There was supposed to be a healing that came, but we haven’t gotten there yet. Lol.)
The Vilders are a kind of guard or nation of forresters. They live in keeps/watch towers throughout the Wood and used to be a very organized civilization. The best of them were practically a form of royalty among them and were called the High Vilders. However, due to a war and betrayal, their kingdom has fallen into a deadly ruin that only the remaining Vilders, who know the Forrest secrets, can live in. Only a Vilder would want to, anyway.
Their brotherhood is broken and those that remain live as survivors. Bitterness imbues the heart of the Wood and twists it’s trees into a labyrinth.
So, I guess I shared an animal and a culture! XD
You have listened to fears, child. Come, let me breathe on you... Are you brave again? -Aslan
Hmm…I think I’d have them escape a few days after Russia invades, that way you can show a glimpse of what it’s like, but not take it too far or make it too long.
Ok yeah I’ll stick with that. 😀 Thanks!!
Reliable info on Russia in modern day is a little difficult to find, and unbiased info is practically impossible. If you need help with research I’d be glad to join in.
Yes it’s very hard to find. Thanks for offering to help! If you’re busy with your own research you don’t have to. 😀
I love Overcome already!
I’m so glad!! Everyone on here is so encouraging and I’ve grown as a writer because of it. I’m not so afraid to share my writing with other people now, and I’m learning to appreciate all the feedback and critique!
He must increase, but I must decrease.
@elishavet-pidyon ahhh love it!!!! Ur writing so good!!! So beautiful and immersive!!!
@koshka yea, it can be odd, it’s mainly one point of kitsunes I’m considering…we’ll actually a belief that one culture has about foxes overall….Agh I’m trying to be vague so as not to give anything away cuz I’m not entirely sure if I wanna take that route yet or not🤣
#IfMarcelDiesIRiot
#ProtectMarcel
#ProtectSebMy own research? Who, me? *Dramatically points to myself*
Hehehe…I’m supposed to be writing fantasy…they said I didn’t need a lot of real life knowledge… *Hides stack of books behind my back*
Seriously though, digging around in stuff is one of my all time favorite pastimes.
*Smiles*
*Trips over stack of plot cards I was supposed to be writing*
I’ve grown as a writer because of it
Good! That’s what the kingdom of pen is for. I’ve grown quite a bit too over the year I’ve been here.
First Grand Historian of Arreth and the Lesser Realms (aka Kitty)
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