He/him, 29, gay, dragon.
I'm Phoenix, aspiring fantasy author with many stories to share. Stay a while and join me, just don't touch the hoard!
Currently querying my first novel: Cloudrend and the Hidden Face
9. Favourite toys
Fjorm lived the most privileged childhood of the main four. Her toy chest was overflowed with dolls carved from undersea stone, coral and even pearl. She fondly recalls a coral play sword. She would lead her dolls on 'grand revolutions'. Quite the foreshadowing.
9. Favourite toys
Fjorm lived the most privileged childhood of the main four. Her toy chest was overflowed with dolls carved from undersea stone, coral and even pearl. She fondly recalls a coral play sword. She would lead her dolls on 'grand revolutions'. Quite the foreshadowing.
9. Reproductive rights
There are no reproductive restrictions in wider Tsentrin, but Azrakia has had a "one child only" law for the entire War of the Mesa. For three centuries, the only siblings born were Jynrahd and his twin, and they were a fluke. A very beneficial fluke.
9. Reproductive rights
There are no reproductive restrictions in wider Tsentrin, but Azrakia has had a "one child only" law for the entire War of the Mesa. For three centuries, the only siblings born were Jynrahd and his twin, and they were a fluke. A very beneficial fluke.
9. Santa or Krampus
Do you think that in like 100 years popular culture will shift and we'll see hairy, scary men donning horns for the kids Christmas party?
I don't think so. Santa's infectious joy and mass appeal is unbeatable. All power to the jolly red man!
9. Santa or Krampus
Do you think that in like 100 years popular culture will shift and we'll see hairy, scary men donning horns for the kids Christmas party?
I don't think so. Santa's infectious joy and mass appeal is unbeatable. All power to the jolly red man!
8. Pan rep
Trikk is pan! He's notoriously chirpy toward everyone he meets as a means of reassurance - people often panic when they see a goblin.
That philosophy of showing love to everyone extends to his orientation. Gender would never matter to him if his partner was happy with him.
8. Pan rep
Trikk is pan! He's notoriously chirpy toward everyone he meets as a means of reassurance - people often panic when they see a goblin.
That philosophy of showing love to everyone extends to his orientation. Gender would never matter to him if his partner was happy with him.
8. Family units
Dragonborn culture regards the entire clan, which may consist of dozens of families, as one enormous family. You are expected to pledge yourself to the clan's protection and marry and breed within it.
Jynrahd plans to shirk that. He just wants to be happy.
8. Family units
Dragonborn culture regards the entire clan, which may consist of dozens of families, as one enormous family. You are expected to pledge yourself to the clan's protection and marry and breed within it.
Jynrahd plans to shirk that. He just wants to be happy.
8. Seasons
Hidden Face takes place in the time bridging Spring and Summer, the months of Undertow and Blazing. Twin Minds takes place in late Summer into Autumn, the months of Ash, Enervation and Prevailing.
I plan for the third book to be very winter coded. Cold and final.
8. Seasons
Hidden Face takes place in the time bridging Spring and Summer, the months of Undertow and Blazing. Twin Minds takes place in late Summer into Autumn, the months of Ash, Enervation and Prevailing.
I plan for the third book to be very winter coded. Cold and final.
7. Letters
Jynrahd's letters would all be businesslike, but in a "caring dad" kind of way that makes it clear he cares about you, but stay on topic.
Trikk's letters are rambling ten-page anecdotes, fun facts and jokes until he finally gets to the point at the end.
He signs off with :D
7. Letters
Jynrahd's letters would all be businesslike, but in a "caring dad" kind of way that makes it clear he cares about you, but stay on topic.
Trikk's letters are rambling ten-page anecdotes, fun facts and jokes until he finally gets to the point at the end.
He signs off with :D
7. Astrology
Norne's stars are tied directly to Wind Mother Loftin, who is also the god of magic. Divination rituals involve mapping the path Loftin takes between the stars that were directly between the two moons on a person's birthday.
They are notoriously inconsistent.
7. Astrology
Norne's stars are tied directly to Wind Mother Loftin, who is also the god of magic. Divination rituals involve mapping the path Loftin takes between the stars that were directly between the two moons on a person's birthday.
They are notoriously inconsistent.
7. Naughty vs. Nice
Jynrahd: Nice - but he doesn't agree. He's not nice. Not really.
Trikk: Nice - he's very happy to be there, he must be the only goblin!
Aurora: Nice - well, naturally. The red man doesnt see *everything*
Fjorm: Naughty - she hardly needs any approval...
7. Naughty vs. Nice
Jynrahd: Nice - but he doesn't agree. He's not nice. Not really.
Trikk: Nice - he's very happy to be there, he must be the only goblin!
Aurora: Nice - well, naturally. The red man doesnt see *everything*
Fjorm: Naughty - she hardly needs any approval...
6. Never quits
Trikk is probably the hardest to dissuade. Determined to live up to the prestigious surname he inherited, he works tirelessly on improving his magic and is set on adding new magical discoveries to the world.
"I want people to look at me and see a mage, not a goblin."
6. Never quits
Trikk is probably the hardest to dissuade. Determined to live up to the prestigious surname he inherited, he works tirelessly on improving his magic and is set on adding new magical discoveries to the world.
"I want people to look at me and see a mage, not a goblin."
6. Symbiosis
Faelady Mirabilis is extremely powerful within the forest she protects, and believes she must have eyes on all of it. She has the ability to perceive through the senses of any animal or fellow forest dweller.
She is kind enough to ask permission, of course.
I need to start answering my own questions early, lol
I want to talk about the POSSESSED MORGRUGYN
You know those ants that get parasitized by a fungus that essentially turns it into a zombie? So, my world basically has a whole species of ant that forgot how to live so they
6. Symbiosis
Faelady Mirabilis is extremely powerful within the forest she protects, and believes she must have eyes on all of it. She has the ability to perceive through the senses of any animal or fellow forest dweller.
She is kind enough to ask permission, of course.
Alright, tea man, give me something sweet. Something I'd like if I am used to the taste of soda pop
5. Volunteering
Jynrahd would volunteer in a leisure centre as a coach. The man is a natural trainer, knowing exactly how hard to push people to reach their fitness goals. I picture him firmly encouraging a weight loss seeker, all the while casually curling a 50kg kettlebell.
5. Volunteering
Jynrahd would volunteer in a leisure centre as a coach. The man is a natural trainer, knowing exactly how hard to push people to reach their fitness goals. I picture him firmly encouraging a weight loss seeker, all the while casually curling a 50kg kettlebell.
4. Cookies
Jyn: Hard, burnt crust. Soft and heartwarming on the inside.
Trikk: Oversugared, with a smiley face of frosting, kinda nutty.
Aurora: Perfectly round, white chocolate raspberry tang.
Fjorm: Oblong and fastidiously patterned. Very crunchy and sharp.
4. Cookies
Jyn: Hard, burnt crust. Soft and heartwarming on the inside.
Trikk: Oversugared, with a smiley face of frosting, kinda nutty.
Aurora: Perfectly round, white chocolate raspberry tang.
Fjorm: Oblong and fastidiously patterned. Very crunchy and sharp.
3. Disability representative
The character Kirava is blind. She uses the magical connection to her familiar, Gambit the owl, to see through his eyes. Through him, she is able to fight ably, though she retreats swiftly in the rare cases her guard drops long enough for Gambit to be hurt
3. Disability representative
The character Kirava is blind. She uses the magical connection to her familiar, Gambit the owl, to see through his eyes. Through him, she is able to fight ably, though she retreats swiftly in the rare cases her guard drops long enough for Gambit to be hurt
5. Medicines, diseases and vaccines
Maternity clerics of Tsentrin are practised in the Rite of Balanced Spirit. Similar to an IRL baptism or christening, it blesses a newborn child with protection from both Logum and Agi. This wards off certain diseases, similar to a vaccine.
5. Medicines, diseases and vaccines
Maternity clerics of Tsentrin are practised in the Rite of Balanced Spirit. Similar to an IRL baptism or christening, it blesses a newborn child with protection from both Logum and Agi. This wards off certain diseases, similar to a vaccine.
4. Level of tech
In 95% of Tsentrin, the role of 'technology' is filled by those practiced in magic. Machines and contraptions are rarely seen in everyday life, outside things like the printing press.
4. Level of tech
In 95% of Tsentrin, the role of 'technology' is filled by those practiced in magic. Machines and contraptions are rarely seen in everyday life, outside things like the printing press.
3. Chemists & alchemists
Though he'd prefer the term 'physician', Míach qualifies as the former. He studies and develops new forms of herbal medicine from Norne's many magical plants.
Specifically, he creates healing tea blends. He'll gladly lend you his ear and his teacup.
3. Chemists & alchemists
Though he'd prefer the term 'physician', Míach qualifies as the former. He studies and develops new forms of herbal medicine from Norne's many magical plants.
Specifically, he creates healing tea blends. He'll gladly lend you his ear and his teacup.
2. People: created or evolved
Tsentrin's creation story tells of an ancient, primitive people, known as the Origins. The Origins were visited by the Four Mothers when they were still mortal. In ascending to godhood, the Mothers granted the Origins an evolved state of being.
2. People: created or evolved
Tsentrin's creation story tells of an ancient, primitive people, known as the Origins. The Origins were visited by the Four Mothers when they were still mortal. In ascending to godhood, the Mothers granted the Origins an evolved state of being.
1. Science availability
Science also encompasses magic in Norne, as magic is tied directly to the stars and the wind, both of which are studied extensively by mages.
Concepts like the subatomic particle or deep space phenomena are entirely unknown here.
Today's Q: Can anyone in your world participate in scientific research? Or is it reserved for elites?
1. Science availability
Science also encompasses magic in Norne, as magic is tied directly to the stars and the wind, both of which are studied extensively by mages.
Concepts like the subatomic particle or deep space phenomena are entirely unknown here.
5. Wintery movies
My family tend to put on the HP movies around Xmas, and I agree they're a staple British Christmas tradition.
But for a less problematic option, I first watched The Shining on Christmas Eve night 2021, and that made me feel...cold.
5. Wintery movies
My family tend to put on the HP movies around Xmas, and I agree they're a staple British Christmas tradition.
But for a less problematic option, I first watched The Shining on Christmas Eve night 2021, and that made me feel...cold.
4. Holiday recipes
I'm not a cook. If it doesn’t have instructions with a wattage attached I just don't wanna know.
I do, however, make a mean hot chocolate. A smidge of vanilla, whipped cream and a crumbled-up Oreo is my go-to.
Man, I'm gonna put on half a DeVito this month.
4. Holiday recipes
I'm not a cook. If it doesn’t have instructions with a wattage attached I just don't wanna know.
I do, however, make a mean hot chocolate. A smidge of vanilla, whipped cream and a crumbled-up Oreo is my go-to.
Man, I'm gonna put on half a DeVito this month.
3. Winter book recs
Every aspiring fantasy writer should read Legends and Lattes at least once. I know, that's like recommending Friends or The Simpsons, but let me tell you this: no book has ever made me feel cosier and more at home in its world. Perfect for a chilly winter.
3. Winter book recs
Every aspiring fantasy writer should read Legends and Lattes at least once. I know, that's like recommending Friends or The Simpsons, but let me tell you this: no book has ever made me feel cosier and more at home in its world. Perfect for a chilly winter.
2. Holidays
Many festivals and holidays are celebrated in Norne, as in the real world. Around this time of year, they partake in Loftin’s Day.
Today, the goal is to learn something new. A fun fact or easy skill. You then share it at the evening meal, chanting "Loftin knows!"
2. Holidays
Many festivals and holidays are celebrated in Norne, as in the real world. Around this time of year, they partake in Loftin’s Day.
Today, the goal is to learn something new. A fun fact or easy skill. You then share it at the evening meal, chanting "Loftin knows!"