I'm available for freelance writing work, folks.
Look at my work here:
ofgodsandgamemasters.com
#ttrpg #worldbuilding
You can also commission me to make gods, villains, monsters, and whole worlds for your home games or APs.
#WordWeavers 12.6 — What kind of food does your antagonist prefer?
The kind that runs or begs for mercy. You could call it "fast food," if you like.
(For context, he's a vampire. In fact, both of the antagonists are.)
#WingsOfQuietLonging #ParanormalRomance #Romantasy #Fantasy #Vampires #Werewolves #Ghosts #Romance #Victorian #Worldbuilding #AmWriting #WritingCommunity
I'm available for freelance writing work, folks.
Look at my work here:
ofgodsandgamemasters.com
#ttrpg #worldbuilding
You can also commission me to make gods, villains, monsters, and whole worlds for your home games or APs.
#WordWeavers 12.6 — What kind of food does your antagonist prefer?
The kind that runs or begs for mercy. You could call it "fast food," if you like.
(For context, he's a vampire. In fact, both of the antagonists are.)
#WingsOfQuietLonging #ParanormalRomance #Romantasy #Fantasy #Vampires #Werewolves #Ghosts #Romance #Victorian #Worldbuilding #AmWriting #WritingCommunity
https://www.thehierophant.world/blog/giving-a-voice/
Added a text-to-speech pipeline to the Chronicle so posts can be listened to; the first version uses a stock voice with hashes + blobs, with plans for a custom vocal model and space for manual recordings when stories deserve it.
“[P]ay attention to the moments of contradiction and uncertainty threaded through character dialogue and self-reflection […] Watch his tone. Watch his humour. For me, that’s where the sharpest lessons are.”
—Bethany Jacobs on the worldbuilding of Iain M. Banks
#Scottish #literature #IainBanks #IainMBanks #TheCulture #ScienceFiction #Scifi #worldbuilding
https://www.thehierophant.world/blog/giving-a-voice/
Added a text-to-speech pipeline to the Chronicle so posts can be listened to; the first version uses a stock voice with hashes + blobs, with plans for a custom vocal model and space for manual recordings when stories deserve it.
“[P]ay attention to the moments of contradiction and uncertainty threaded through character dialogue and self-reflection […] Watch his tone. Watch his humour. For me, that’s where the sharpest lessons are.”
—Bethany Jacobs on the worldbuilding of Iain M. Banks
#Scottish #literature #IainBanks #IainMBanks #TheCulture #ScienceFiction #Scifi #worldbuilding
Writers, any fictional brands you use in your stories? Tell me about them. I am curious.
Writers, any fictional brands you use in your stories? Tell me about them. I am curious.
Progress continues on naming the countries and cities in my world - https://www.thehierophant.world/blog/whats-in-a-name/
I'm also fighting the flu or I would have remembered to share this link when I wrote it.
#PennedPossibilities 839 — What sort of antagonist are you writing? (See @floofpaldi's post for ideas or clarification.)
(1/2)
This is just something to ponder. I find it interesting to read or talk about. That's all.
"The type of antagonist will depend on the specific story being written, but common antagonists include a purely evil villain with no motivation, a relatable antagonist with whom the audience can sympathize, a hypocritical antagonist who is two-faced, or an antagonist that is a force of nature or an internal struggle within the protagonist. A good antagonist often has complex motivations, a clear backstory, and their actions drive the plot forward and challenge the protagonist's thematic orientation."
Thoughts:
Villain: A character who is actively evil and seeks to prevent the protagonist from achieving their goals.
Anti-villain: A character whose motives are not entirely evil but still work against the protagonist.
Relatable Antagonist: A character who is scary because they have qualities that remind the audience of themselves.
Hypocritical Antagonist: Someone who pretends to be good but is actually wicked.
Frightening Antagonist: Someone who evokes fear more than hatred.
Skilled Antagonist: Someone whose skills are matched to the protagonist's abilities.
Insane Antagonist: Someone whose unpredictable nature makes them a formidable foe.
Traitorous Antagonist: Someone who betrays a friend or family member.
#PennedPossibilities 839 — What sort of antagonist are you writing? (See @floofpaldi's post for ideas or clarification.)
(2/2)
For my own story, Duncan is more of the traditional evil antagonist, as in an actual villain. He's just pure evil, filled with hatred for mortals, the same hatred for vampires and werewolves alike as well, and obsessed with the very idea of possessing things. He wants to kill. He wants to hunt. There's nothing redeemable about him. Saying anything more for the time being would probably give away some big spoilers, so I'll refrain.
#WingsOfQuietLonging #ParanormalRomance #Romantasy #Fantasy #Vampires #Werewolves #Ghosts #Romance #Victorian #WritingCommunity #Worldbuilding #AmWriting
#PennedPossibilities 839 — What sort of antagonist are you writing? (See @floofpaldi's post for ideas or clarification.)
(1/2)
This is just something to ponder. I find it interesting to read or talk about. That's all.
"The type of antagonist will depend on the specific story being written, but common antagonists include a purely evil villain with no motivation, a relatable antagonist with whom the audience can sympathize, a hypocritical antagonist who is two-faced, or an antagonist that is a force of nature or an internal struggle within the protagonist. A good antagonist often has complex motivations, a clear backstory, and their actions drive the plot forward and challenge the protagonist's thematic orientation."
Thoughts:
Villain: A character who is actively evil and seeks to prevent the protagonist from achieving their goals.
Anti-villain: A character whose motives are not entirely evil but still work against the protagonist.
Relatable Antagonist: A character who is scary because they have qualities that remind the audience of themselves.
Hypocritical Antagonist: Someone who pretends to be good but is actually wicked.
Frightening Antagonist: Someone who evokes fear more than hatred.
Skilled Antagonist: Someone whose skills are matched to the protagonist's abilities.
Insane Antagonist: Someone whose unpredictable nature makes them a formidable foe.
Traitorous Antagonist: Someone who betrays a friend or family member.
Progress continues on naming the countries and cities in my world - https://www.thehierophant.world/blog/whats-in-a-name/
I'm also fighting the flu or I would have remembered to share this link when I wrote it.
#TTRPG #worldbuilding suggestion: Pick a random German folk tale from my wiki (using the link below) and try to work it into your setting!
What have you got?
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/Special:Random/Folk_Tale
#PennedPossibilities 838 — MC POV: You’re on your death bed. Who do you want by your side?
Fenella: It would be Alistair. I want him by my side, and I want his hand in mine. If his face is the last one that I see, then I suppose I'll die happy. At this point, we can also add Hati in there as well. She's becoming a close friend of mine, her and that Samuel of hers. Lovely creatures.
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#PennedPossibilities 837 — Which of your characters have the best chemistry, whether it's friendly, romantic, or otherwise?
Ooooh, I love this one. It's definitely Hati and Alistair! They're friendship goals (and also my absolute favorite to write). These two are so close. They tease each other constantly, they're always there for one another, and they'll protect each other to their final breaths. The sass is off the charts as well. People, on occasion, even think they're lovers. I'll include two funny moments from different chapters.
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#PennedPossibilities 836 — SC POV: What is your darkest childhood memory?
(So, why this question? I'll explain.
The childhood stuff matters. Bright, beautiful memories matter as much as the dark ones. Sure, we don’t value the dark ones the way we value the bright, but whether we’re aware of it or not, the dark ones influence our life choices as well.
The same must be true for your character. So, think about your character’s past and sculpt it honestly. Don’t hide the nasty bits. Acknowledge them and understand how they’ve shaped your character’s personality and worldview.)
Hati: Seeing my uncle murder my father. He butchered him. I was only ten years old. It's not a memory I look back on rather often. In fact, I try not to think about it. Over the years, it's become fuzzier. I loved my father, and my mother as well, but I hope to forget about his gruesome death someday. Memories tend to fade for all of us.
#WingsOfQuietLonging #ParanormalRomance #Romantasy #Fantasy #Vampires #Werewolves #Ghosts #Romance #Victorian #WritingCommunity #Worldbuilding #AmWriting