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Yeah, magic in fantasy doesn’t bother me either, but when it gets dark it becomes a problem. Also when it becomes borderline pantheism like the force in Star Wars and that kind of stuff. This is something that bothers me in the Wheel of Time books that I’m reading right now. It gets a little iffy there with the evil magic system, but it hasn’t really been portrayed as good, so that’s relieving.
I definitely love a good romance (especially the classics like Little Women, Pride and Prejudice, and Rose in Bloom) but they have to be tastefully done and clean. This is also something that bothers me in WOT, but that’s a rant for another day. I think in my WIP there are only a few kisses, between engaged couples and married couples. Not going to describe it, but it’s still an important moment for some of them.
Anyway, thanks for the answers!
I’ve been in a writing slump lately, sorry y’all! Probably shouldn’t have done this, but I’ve started re-writing from the beginning. I moved the start back so there’s less info dumping and we get more stories about Conrad and Caleb and how Kydon and Willow ended up in the middle of nowhere. Not much writing has been getting done, but a lot of daydreaming/ideas lol! I should probably stop reading High Fantasy because I keep comparing these series to my writing and… yeah.
On a happier note, I chose a major for college! And I’ve been debating whether or not I’m going to put a magic system into this book… I have a rough idea for one and like a million random scenes and dialogue in my head… I know a lot of Christians have mixed feelings about different magic systems and kind of like romance, everyone has different opinions on how much is too much. Obviously, there is a line you don’t cross but people will be people and… yeah. IDK if that makes sense. Because growing up in my family, Lord of the Rings was borderline too much magic, and kissing before marriage was wrong. I don’t want to disrespect peoples’ opinions of that stuff, but at the same time, it is my book. So, how do y’all deal with those types of things?
Anyway, I’m working on having a first-and-a-half draft done this spring, but we will see. There will be some radio silence sometimes, but I do write… occasionally. Had this really cool idea for a new book the other day, but I will restrain myself from working on that for now lol.
Thanks so much!
I only have a couple of ships in my WIP, but here goes nothing.
What’s their ship name? I don’t have one yet… Welithorne? Ellow? Help me out here!
What are their names? Elithorne and Willow
What’s their love song? See You Later (Ten Years) by Jenna Raine IT WAS TEN YEARS BEFORE HE FOUND HER AGAIN!!
How long have they known each other? Childhood best friends, then Pledged (like a betrothal) until his father betrayed her family.
What’s their relationship? marriage, dating, Ect… Betrothed, they get married later on.
Biggest weakness? Probably the betrayal thing. Makes it a little awkward
Strongest part of their relationship? Willow brings out the softie in him
How old are they? Willow is 20, Elithorne is 23
Tell us about the boy. Poor Elithorne my little broken cinnamon roll. So, his father was abusive and alcoholic which makes for a very sad Elithorne. He assumed the title of Emperor after his father died. He’s also sort of the villain at first, but he gets better. Black hair and brown eyes.
Tell us about the girl. Willow is the heir to the throne and has a lot less problems than Elithorne. She has auburn hair and one blue and one green eye. A bit of a temper.
What WIP are they from? The Village of O’Fell
Tell us a little bit about the WIP. Centered around Willow and Kydon (Siblings) and their fight to get their throne back, Kydon ends up doing most of the fighting because Willow gets taken by the Emperor (Elithorne) Is it cliche? Yep. But it’s mine.
What’s their quote? Hmmm I’m not sure they have a quote. Yet.
Is there anyone opposed to their relationship? Basically everyone including Willow and except Elithorne lol
Who are the couple’s relatives? Willow has 2 brothers and 2 uncles. Elithorne has no one. Poor cinnamon roll
Do they have any kids? The epilogue, which I have yet to write, is where Willow has their son.
Tell us about the kids. I haven’t done much planning for him yet.
How did they meet? She’s the princess and he is the Captain of the Guard’s son.
And the next one:
What’s their ship name? Also don’t have one for this.
What are their names? Kydon and Geldin (Geldin from the german word for beloved ❤️)
What’s their love song? I don’t have one for these two yet.
How long have they known each other? He meets her shortly after the book starts.
What’s their relationship? marriage, dating, Ect… Not quite dating, but almost
Biggest weakness? They both think they have to be happy all the time and bottle up their emotions.
Strongest part of their relationship? Basically the same person lol they really get each other.
How old are they? both are 15
Tell us about the boy. Kydon is second in line for the throne and he helps his uncles attempt to “rescue” Willow (who ends up actually doing just fine) He has one blue one green eye, black hair and all arms and legs.
Tell us about the girl. Geldin has red hair, green eyes, kind of short and has a button nose. She is an archer.
What WIP are they from? Also Village of O’Fell
Tell us a little bit about the WIP.
What’s their quote? “You’re going to be the death of me.” (Kydon) “Yeah, but it will be an adventure!” (Geldin)
Is there anyone opposed to their relationship? Her brother, Evander really doesn’t like Kydon at first (He thinks they should have a democracy instead of a monarchy)
Who are the couple’s relatives? Kydon has a brother, Emyr and a sister, Willow and two uncles, Conrad and Caleb. Geldin has a mother, Phendra, a brother, Evander, and a half-sister, Olive
Do they have any kids? twin girls eventually.
Tell us about the kids. They look like Geldin (Sorry, Kydon…)
How did they meet? She is part of the rebellion.
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So… The reason Conrad and Caleb sent Evander and some other people to get Willow is because they didn’t think she would come willingly. One way I wrote this before was that Kydon got a message to bring Willow too, but she was gone. This brought up the problem of if Cassius knew that both were there, why didn’t the Lunam take both of them?
Bum Bum BUMMMMMM!
Ended up re-writing this chapter…
Kydon woke to a rustling outside his window. His sleep-heavy eyes looked up and saw Tornado, Conrad’s falcon. The blue-gray bird had a small scroll strapped onto his foot. Kydon wrapped a blanket around his arm and put it in front of the falcon, who quickly stepped on it. He untied the black satin scroll from the bird and unrolled it. There was that same insignia of a tornado. Kydon wondered what the twins’ obsession was with tornadoes. In the scroll was a piece of paper, laid with the fabric to conceal it. Kydon immediately recognized Conrad’s handwriting.
Kydon, come immediately to the house.
– Conrad
He threw on a black cloak over his clothes and raced out the door. The moon peeked out over the horizon with a silvery glow that illuminated the grassy hills. Conrad and Caleb’s house sat in darkness, where not a single light shone as a beacon to Kydon. As he approached the house, Caleb strode to meet him.
“I came as soon as I could,” Kydon said breathlessly.
“Good,” Caleb said with a nod. He motioned to his brother, who stood on the porch, a mere shadow in the darkness. Kydon noticed another group of figures, who glided into the darkness towards the house.
“What’s going on?”
“I’m not sure, lad, but you and your sister may be in danger,” Caleb put an arm around his shoulders. “Come with me.”
Kydon had only walked a few steps with Caleb when suddenly a scream cut through the night. He broke away from Caleb in an attempt to run back to his home, but he held him back, though he kicked and fought.
“What was–” Caleb clapped a hand over Kydon’s mouth.
“Don’t make a sound,” He whispered. “Follow me.”
He sensed that he indeed was in danger, so he obediently followed Caleb, who moved fluently and silently. He must have experience doing this. Kydon thought. They reached an outcropping of rock behind the house and Conrad materialized next to him. He wore a hooded black cloak similar to Kydon’s. A long, straight sword hung at his side.
Caleb ran his fingers along the gray stone and stopped. He pressed both hands against the rock and the slab scraped and slid into the hill, creating a small doorway. Conrad motioned for them to go first and he watched the horizon anxiously.
After a short tunnel that led downwards, a large room with low ceilings came into view. The dirt floor was covered with a simple rug, and the stone walls were etched with ornate pictures of battle and everyday life. In the center of the room was a long wooden table, with candles and lanterns lighting piles of maps and scrolls. Seated at the table were several adults who stood when Kydon entered the room.
He had barely seated himself at the table when a young man burst into the room. His red hair was ruffled and he held a broken bow in his trembling hand. A tall, graceful woman ran to him, accompanied by a toddler and a young woman about Kydon’s age.
“Evander!” Conrad cried. “What has happened, lad?”
“Cassius, the traitor!” Evander said. “There were too many of them…I barely made it out alive. They took her. I’m sorry, sir.”
Conrad glanced at Kydon and turned his attention back to the troubled boy. The woman laid her hand on his arm.
“I will tend to my son, my lord,” She said, “But Kydon needs you.” Conrad nodded and walked to Kydon.
“What is going on?” Kydon asked.
“I’m sorry, lad,” Conrad said. “They’ve taken her.”
“Who?”
“The Lunam. We didn’t get there fast enough.”
“No,” Kydon whispered, shaking his head. “No.” His shoulders slumped with the weight of it all. Willow couldn’t be gone.
“I know how you feel, Kydon,” Conrad said gently. Caleb glanced at him quickly and a silent question passed between the two.
Kydon noticed this and asked, “Willow,” His voice broke and there was that grief again, threatening to pull him into despair. He pushed it away. “She told me about my parents.”
Caleb’s eyes widened with surprise. “How much did she tell you?”
“Only their names, that I have my mother’s eyes but I look like my father.”
“It is strange…” Conrad said to himself.
Kydon ignored him. “But why Willow? Why is she so important that they would take her?” The brothers looked at each other and sighed. They sat in silence shortly.
“Your sister, Kydon, is the heir to the throne of Elowenia.”
YESSS! My sister reads agonizingly slow. I mean EVERY WORD. It drives me crazy!!
I am pretty proud of myself when I manage to make up names 🤣 But I love Irish and Welsh names like Elowen and Evander. Some that I thought up are Phendra and Kydon. Russian cities give me good ideas for names. Kedon and Serov (best name for a villain!) are a couple.
OH MY GOSH!!! I have literally mastered the art of skimming!!!!! I just got the first Wheel of Time book yesterday and I’m already 250 pages into it!!! I think there are 12 large books in the series! Yippee! I finish everything as quickly as possible so I can read, write, or play the piano!! I had no clue that other people read that fast!
I know, my sister hates reading… Are we even related?!
That’s so cool! I started reading the Wheel of Time series yesterday and I love it! It definitely helps to read other books to inspire writing.
Heterochromia is really rare especially to run in a family, but hey! it’s a fantasy world. I really love how the possibilities are endless because of the fact that science doesn’t really have to have a part in it although I do love genetics and science. I’ve met someone with blue and green eyes, but no one else in the family had that. But it is important for easily recognizing that they are Savyn’s children. This comes in later, too. I am debating whether or not to re-write the next chapter to how I had it before. There are a lot of plot holes to fix… ones that keep me up at night lol.
Mmmmm… Willow and Kydon are the only Tarnas mentioned in the first chapter. So, Savyn and Lucius Tarna are their parents, but that isn’t mentioned until this last chapter. I hope that makes sense!
