So, just last week, I was extremely bored and I was done with writing my novel for the day. And then this happened: I went to write a small side story to kill time. And now that it's finished, I'd like to share it with you. Probably the first time I shared any actual writing material and not updates.
And yeah, for the record: the odd naming of the title is intended. And no, the novel titles won't be like that. Also, this side story is non-canon. Don't believe everything it's written to be true (yet). Because everything is subjected to changes. 0:)
Anyway, here is the story.
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Thanks and hope you enjoy the story. Leave me comments on what you think in the comments below.
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January 31, 2017
December 26, 2016
First Page of My Novel (and Apologies)
Hi, guys, and Merry Christmas. It's been a month since I last posted and I apologize for leaving on a hiatus so abruptly. After my brother came back, I spent my time reading a murder mystery visual-kinetic novel of his, Umineko no Naku Koro ni, then he'll probably ask me to read Umineko no Naku Koro ni Chiru and Higurashi no Naku Koro ni. I also spent my time playing new games (to 100% completion) such as Assassin's Creed III and trying out new things on Steam. I also spent my time doing absolutely nothing but procrastinating.
Anyway, back to business. I wasn't able to write on my novel much at all this whole holiday. Why? Because I arrived at a dead end. No matter what I tried, either I couldn't shake off the feeling my novel is going the wrong way or that I've writted myself into being unable to continue. So, I've decided to rewrite the whole thing. Yes, the whole thing itself, from the beginning. I'm using my old copy as a reference in case I forgot the plot, but most would be changed from then on.
And I've been wanting to share at least the first page with you guys. So, here I will be doing it. Please mind that I can't seem to put indents (if you even can?), so I've altered it a bit to fit with the format. More news: got Harry Potter, the full series; watched several movies; played and completed several games; maybe more reviews.
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Anyway, back to business. I wasn't able to write on my novel much at all this whole holiday. Why? Because I arrived at a dead end. No matter what I tried, either I couldn't shake off the feeling my novel is going the wrong way or that I've writted myself into being unable to continue. So, I've decided to rewrite the whole thing. Yes, the whole thing itself, from the beginning. I'm using my old copy as a reference in case I forgot the plot, but most would be changed from then on.
And I've been wanting to share at least the first page with you guys. So, here I will be doing it. Please mind that I can't seem to put indents (if you even can?), so I've altered it a bit to fit with the format. More news: got Harry Potter, the full series; watched several movies; played and completed several games; maybe more reviews.
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Night howled before the sky of Seriquas.
Only a few hours before the new year. Only a few hours before
they arrived. Only a few hours for her to strike, which may be her last chance
at it.
Shrouded in a cloak as dark as the mist of Ink Woods, she
hastened through the forest—trees and brushes all specked with thorns and
rotten beyond death. Dried leaves and branches crunched with every step. She
treaded carefully through the blinding pitch black mist; one little misstep could
tear right through her cloak, skin, and flesh.
She had to get to the tavern near the edge of the woods.
Rumors circulated that one of the major familias were plotting to toss the
kingdom into chaos—and she knew who they meant. And she wanted to stop them.
Trees and trees later, she could see dim flickering colors of
purple and orange mixing into the mist. Not long after, she stepped into an
open field surrounded by purple thorns and brambles, and there it was—the
tavern, The Witching Hour. More or less, it looked like a nondescript and
derelict shack left to the mercy of the weather. Small holes covering the
mildewy wooden planks whistled as drafts flew by. Seemed like no chaos ensued
yet. Good.
Which also meant that they'd arrive in no more than a few
minutes. She should best be prepared.
She stepped toward the entrance of the tavern, one hand
clutching the cloak over her body and—
Ring! Ring!
The bell above the door chimed as the door creaked open to
reveal the interior of the tavern. Witches, gargoyles, ogres, imps, goblins,
orcs, and a red-skinned troll paused and turned to look at her before resuming
their activities, unconcerned. The troll behind the counter bowed at her
entrance while cleaning a beer mug. She tried her best to act natural—but she
hadn't been around with these kinds
of people for a while.
But all should be fine, she hoped.
The tavern was much more lively than it was outside. Ogres at
the counter chugged down beer mug after mug, bubbles frothing around their
mouths. A gargoyle and a goblin were pitted in an arm-wrestling match as the
others cheered on their sides. Some of the dead drunk people lied on the floor
and seats, utterly unconscious. Witches, down at the far corner of the bar,
brewed up random concoctions and throwing them at one another. Different sounds
flooded into her ears while the smell of liquor filled her nostrils.
She thought she looked out of place, considering how she was
dressed. A casual periwinkle dress with a floral motif, fitted on with a velvet
black-stringed corset. Its veil-like sleeves fell from her arms and to her
thighs. Her hazel brown hair was tied into a bun. Just like how a typical
Evrysan woman would look like in her early twenties. Just like how a person
such as her didn't belong in a place like this. But the people here couldn't
care less, in fact, they weren't reacting at all.
And to think she needed to keep a low profile.
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Thank you for reading, my apologies for being inactive for so long. To you critical people out there, all criticisms are appreciated and encouraged. See you soon!
November 7, 2016
My Finals English Exam Essay
Hey! Simply a long time since I've posted anything, and I'll be completely honest why. #1 Yes, definitely procrastinating too much. #2 Translating my History textbook to English as a new means of studying. #3 Simming whole day long (I have all expansion packs on my Sims 3 <3 ).
Anyway, I've gotten my English finals paper back today and I scored what I targeted: above 90 or we'd call an A+ here. Yayyy! I've already planned to share the essay I've written on my blog after I gotten it, just that I didn't expect it would take such a long time. But it's here now, so I'll share it. :)
Note: All errors are deliberately left unchanged. Only British English variants are switched into its American version.
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Question: Write a story about someone who lives in the city. Begin your story with "The traffic was heavy. Cars were moving inch by inch... "
Anyway, I've gotten my English finals paper back today and I scored what I targeted: above 90 or we'd call an A+ here. Yayyy! I've already planned to share the essay I've written on my blog after I gotten it, just that I didn't expect it would take such a long time. But it's here now, so I'll share it. :)
Note: All errors are deliberately left unchanged. Only British English variants are switched into its American version.
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Question: Write a story about someone who lives in the city. Begin your story with "The traffic was heavy. Cars were moving inch by inch... "
The traffic was heavy. Cars were moving inch by inch. Honks and voices of those around John thrummed in his ears. He was rushing back home, which was not actually a pleasant home, but an apartment. He did not spare a glance at anyone nor did he pay attention to anything. He just had to get home, get himself ready, and get going with his overdue project. City life was his life.
High-rise buildings stood tall in every curb and corner, yet John stared at the sidewalk as he trudged. The air, polluted by smoke fumes from the congested traffic, was appalling and rancid. Each step was like a lifetime. Minutes of ageless walking later, he arrived in his apartment.
Although life outside his room was lively, his living space looked dull, mundane, and lifeless. John collapsed on his sofa after setting his suitcase down. He wished he could sleep off, but his watch read three in the afternoon, and he still had not finished anything. John sighed and slowly lifted himself up and into the bathroom.
His family living somewhere near the mountains might think a bath was relaxing. For John, it did not relieve him of stress in any way. He came out of the bathroom looking as if he never bathed. He wondered if his colleagues thought otherwise. He wondered if his son would like to live in this cesspit. Probably, considering the advanced technology he had in his apartment. Naïveté, he would say.
John wearily stepped to his worktable, where hundreds of stacks of paper awaited him. Just by setting his sights on the paperwork was enough to send him a splitting headache. Suffice to say, work was work, and work had to be done. Then, he sat and began his task. He knew his body gravely needed a rest, but what could he do? Work first, then his needs. Sometimes, he was glad his son was not here with him, since he would likely not have time to even say hi to him.
Evening flew by like an arrow. He rose from his worktable, and frowned. He had not completed half his work yet and the day was coming to an end. He would ask his neighbors if they were kind to help, but who had time to form a mere bond with them? Not with John's strict routine, no. After contemplating for another minute, John went for dinner.
Actually, John did not go anywhere, but his kitchen. Fixing himself a bowl of stale instant noodles, he swallowed it without as much as a bite or a chew. He had to get back to his work immediately as it was due tommorow. If not, he could only imagine what his tyrannical boss would do. No one should mess with the boss, he knew he should not experience that again.
John paced toward his apartment window and gazed. From up here, people and cars looked like a blur of motions as they passed. His eyes, however, were still as he took in the mountains behind the grids of buildings and roads. His family. Only then did he realize he should never had moved to a "better life" in the city. Only then did he realize how stressed and troubled he was. Only then did he realize he was dead in the inside.
John should probably rest for tomorrow. After all, it was just another normal, casual day tomorrow. His work and life and all. One last look at those mountains, he wondered if like back in the mountainsides would be any different. Probably not much. He had to go to bed now anyway.
City life was his life.
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And that's all! Hopefully, I can try to force myself from playing Sims 3 after dinner so I can write blog posts. I've also thought of writing a review for a movie I've recently watched. :) That's a first, eh? Anyway, thank you for reading this post!
John wearily stepped to his worktable, where hundreds of stacks of paper awaited him. Just by setting his sights on the paperwork was enough to send him a splitting headache. Suffice to say, work was work, and work had to be done. Then, he sat and began his task. He knew his body gravely needed a rest, but what could he do? Work first, then his needs. Sometimes, he was glad his son was not here with him, since he would likely not have time to even say hi to him.
Evening flew by like an arrow. He rose from his worktable, and frowned. He had not completed half his work yet and the day was coming to an end. He would ask his neighbors if they were kind to help, but who had time to form a mere bond with them? Not with John's strict routine, no. After contemplating for another minute, John went for dinner.
Actually, John did not go anywhere, but his kitchen. Fixing himself a bowl of stale instant noodles, he swallowed it without as much as a bite or a chew. He had to get back to his work immediately as it was due tommorow. If not, he could only imagine what his tyrannical boss would do. No one should mess with the boss, he knew he should not experience that again.
John paced toward his apartment window and gazed. From up here, people and cars looked like a blur of motions as they passed. His eyes, however, were still as he took in the mountains behind the grids of buildings and roads. His family. Only then did he realize he should never had moved to a "better life" in the city. Only then did he realize how stressed and troubled he was. Only then did he realize he was dead in the inside.
John should probably rest for tomorrow. After all, it was just another normal, casual day tomorrow. His work and life and all. One last look at those mountains, he wondered if like back in the mountainsides would be any different. Probably not much. He had to go to bed now anyway.
City life was his life.
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And that's all! Hopefully, I can try to force myself from playing Sims 3 after dinner so I can write blog posts. I've also thought of writing a review for a movie I've recently watched. :) That's a first, eh? Anyway, thank you for reading this post!
September 18, 2016
Emilia Mysticalia — The Matriarch
Nooooooo, holidays are over! ;-; Well, let me settle the final day in this character introduction week and then sulk on the Monday Blues.
Details
FULL NAME: Emilia Mysticalia
GENDER: Female
AGE: 43 (19 in Tale of Two Sisters (TOTS) )
BIRTHDAY: Day 9, Month of Happiness (Month 4)
RACE: Witch
PLACE OF BIRTH: Mysticalia Residence, Vathys Village
HOME: Vathys Ruins
FATHER: Cecil Noblese (deceased)
MOTHER: Euphemia Mysticalia (deceased)
RELATIVES: Esther, Eunice, Esmeralda, Evelyn, Elisabeth, Eleanor (sisters)
HAIR: Dark cherry
EYE: Quartz
HANDEDNESS: Right
WEAPON: None
MAGIC: Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Lightning, Healing, Love, Gravity (major), Light, Dark
Description
Being the eldest, Emilia is the matriarch of the Mysticalia familia. She has medium-length hair. Her dark cherry shade her most outstanding feature. She has quartz upturned eyes, a button nose, and natural lips.
Personality
Emilia is almost always seen serious and in deep thoughts. She is continually bothered with something, but she doesn't tell any of her sisters. Her sisters, Esther especially, tries to lift her mood up, though it doesn't usually work. However, she feigns a smile or a positive dismissal in fear of hurting her sisters' hearts.
Emilia cares about each and every one of her sisters. As the head of the familia, she doesn't take rule-breaking nor irresponsibility lightly. She will never turn her back on any of them, or else, she will feel incredibly guilt-ridden and blame things on herself. She takes achieving her goals diligently and will persevere through anything.
She doesn't mind Eleanor's constant teasing and chummy attitude even though they bug her. In fact, no matter what she does, Emilia will never genuinely hate her. Emilia is a tad bit jealous of Eleanor's positive behavior despite what had transpired when they were adolescent. This is because she, too, used to have one, but she has lost it ever since.
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And that concludes character introduction week. Tomorrow's school and I'll probably be beat after coming home around 3pm. I might write my review on New Moon tomorrow, and if not, the day after. In the meantime, when in the world will Empire of Storms be distributed to my local bookstore?!
What do you think of Emilia? Let me know in the comments below!
FULL NAME: Emilia Mysticalia
GENDER: Female
AGE: 43 (19 in Tale of Two Sisters (TOTS) )
BIRTHDAY: Day 9, Month of Happiness (Month 4)
RACE: Witch
PLACE OF BIRTH: Mysticalia Residence, Vathys Village
HOME: Vathys Ruins
FATHER: Cecil Noblese (deceased)
MOTHER: Euphemia Mysticalia (deceased)
RELATIVES: Esther, Eunice, Esmeralda, Evelyn, Elisabeth, Eleanor (sisters)
HAIR: Dark cherry
EYE: Quartz
HANDEDNESS: Right
WEAPON: None
MAGIC: Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Lightning, Healing, Love, Gravity (major), Light, Dark
Description
Being the eldest, Emilia is the matriarch of the Mysticalia familia. She has medium-length hair. Her dark cherry shade her most outstanding feature. She has quartz upturned eyes, a button nose, and natural lips.
Personality
Emilia is almost always seen serious and in deep thoughts. She is continually bothered with something, but she doesn't tell any of her sisters. Her sisters, Esther especially, tries to lift her mood up, though it doesn't usually work. However, she feigns a smile or a positive dismissal in fear of hurting her sisters' hearts.
Emilia cares about each and every one of her sisters. As the head of the familia, she doesn't take rule-breaking nor irresponsibility lightly. She will never turn her back on any of them, or else, she will feel incredibly guilt-ridden and blame things on herself. She takes achieving her goals diligently and will persevere through anything.
She doesn't mind Eleanor's constant teasing and chummy attitude even though they bug her. In fact, no matter what she does, Emilia will never genuinely hate her. Emilia is a tad bit jealous of Eleanor's positive behavior despite what had transpired when they were adolescent. This is because she, too, used to have one, but she has lost it ever since.
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And that concludes character introduction week. Tomorrow's school and I'll probably be beat after coming home around 3pm. I might write my review on New Moon tomorrow, and if not, the day after. In the meantime, when in the world will Empire of Storms be distributed to my local bookstore?!
What do you think of Emilia? Let me know in the comments below!
September 17, 2016
Eleanor Mysticalia — The Seventh Sibling
It's Saturday! Which I'm not sure why I'm happy about since there are only two more days before I return to school... Anyway, Eleanor is a side character in the first book. BUT! She's one of the two main characters in the prequel novella, so I chose to introduce her, too.
Details
FULL NAME: Eleanor Mysticalia
ALIAS: Eleanor Monica
GENDER: Female
AGE: 38 (14 in Tale of Two Sisters (TOTS) )
BIRTHDAY: Day 30, Month of Appreciating (Month 3)
RACE: Witch
PLACE OF BIRTH: Mysticalia Residence, Vathys Village
HOME: Rosilland Village
FATHER: Cecil Noblese (deceased)
MOTHER: Euphemia Mysticalia (deceased)
RELATIVES: Emilia, Esther, Eunice, Esmeralda, Evelyn, Elisabeth (sisters)
CHILDREN: Cassandra Monica (adoptive daughter)
HAIR: Hazel brown
EYE: Amethyst
HANDEDNESS: Right
WEAPON: None
MAGIC: Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Lightning, Healing, Love, Gravity, Light (major), Dark
Description
Eleanor is the seventh and last sibling of the Mysticalia familia. She has long hazel brown hair reaching about halfway through her back. She has amethyst upturned eyes, a button nose, and pointed lips. She is usually seen wearing clothes of black and/or white.
Personality
Eleanor is overall friendly and compassionate. Despite being a witch (to which she has to conceal her identity in a human settlement), she has considerable social skills—similarly to her sister, Emilia. She is also aware if she had said something wrong and will try to set things right. She is also highly sympathetic and quite both charitable and hospitable.
Adoptive mother or no, Eleanor takes her responsibility in caring Cassie as her top priority. She has a balance between strict and lenient—but usually the latter. She understands Cassie's wishes and dreams and will never stand in her way. Instead, she will help her achieve the possibility. However, she is concerned with Cassie's safety, disappointing or hurting her whenever she injures or gets herself in trouble.
Eleanor also has a sense of humor—particularly with Emilia, in contrast with her seriousness and continuous brooding. She cares for Emilia the most and she used to be chummy with her. She genuinely holds a dislike toward all her sisters, but she does not hold any grudges. In fact, she wishes their best wherever they are. But she hopes that Cassie doesn't cross paths with them.
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That's all about Eleanor Mysticalia, or Monica (whatever). Tomorrow will be the final day of the character introduction week. I will be introducing the second main character of TOTS, Emilia Mysticalia. Tune in for tomorrow!
What do you think of Eleanor? Let me know in the comments below!
FULL NAME: Eleanor Mysticalia
ALIAS: Eleanor Monica
GENDER: Female
AGE: 38 (14 in Tale of Two Sisters (TOTS) )
BIRTHDAY: Day 30, Month of Appreciating (Month 3)
RACE: Witch
PLACE OF BIRTH: Mysticalia Residence, Vathys Village
HOME: Rosilland Village
FATHER: Cecil Noblese (deceased)
MOTHER: Euphemia Mysticalia (deceased)
RELATIVES: Emilia, Esther, Eunice, Esmeralda, Evelyn, Elisabeth (sisters)
CHILDREN: Cassandra Monica (adoptive daughter)
HAIR: Hazel brown
EYE: Amethyst
HANDEDNESS: Right
WEAPON: None
MAGIC: Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Lightning, Healing, Love, Gravity, Light (major), Dark
Description
Eleanor is the seventh and last sibling of the Mysticalia familia. She has long hazel brown hair reaching about halfway through her back. She has amethyst upturned eyes, a button nose, and pointed lips. She is usually seen wearing clothes of black and/or white.
Personality
Eleanor is overall friendly and compassionate. Despite being a witch (to which she has to conceal her identity in a human settlement), she has considerable social skills—similarly to her sister, Emilia. She is also aware if she had said something wrong and will try to set things right. She is also highly sympathetic and quite both charitable and hospitable.
Adoptive mother or no, Eleanor takes her responsibility in caring Cassie as her top priority. She has a balance between strict and lenient—but usually the latter. She understands Cassie's wishes and dreams and will never stand in her way. Instead, she will help her achieve the possibility. However, she is concerned with Cassie's safety, disappointing or hurting her whenever she injures or gets herself in trouble.
Eleanor also has a sense of humor—particularly with Emilia, in contrast with her seriousness and continuous brooding. She cares for Emilia the most and she used to be chummy with her. She genuinely holds a dislike toward all her sisters, but she does not hold any grudges. In fact, she wishes their best wherever they are. But she hopes that Cassie doesn't cross paths with them.
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That's all about Eleanor Mysticalia, or Monica (whatever). Tomorrow will be the final day of the character introduction week. I will be introducing the second main character of TOTS, Emilia Mysticalia. Tune in for tomorrow!
What do you think of Eleanor? Let me know in the comments below!
September 16, 2016
Dyven-Mazak — The Stoic Unshakable Ogre
Happy Friday, guys! I've just recently finished reading New Moon and I'm going to post a review of it soon. One thing's to say, though: the first book is actually better. Anyway, I'll get on with today's character introduction.
Details
FULL NAME: Dyven-Mazak (daɪvən məzʌkˈ; dai-vuhn muh-ZAHK)
GENDER: Male
AGE: 56 (considered young adult for ogres)
BIRTHDAY: Day 29, Month of Honoring (Month 8)
RACE: Ogre
PLACE OF BIRTH: West Forests
HOME: An ogre settlement near the Enchanted Oak Tree
FATHER: Mazak-Swadj (məzʌkˈ sʊʤ; muh-ZAHK sooj)
MOTHER: Knarra-Twask (deceased) (nɑrɑ tʊsk; na-ra toosk)
RELATIVES: Multiple unnamed ogre relatives
HAIR: None (bald)
EYE: Gray
HANDEDNESS: Right
WEAPON: None (brute strength)
MAGIC: None
Description
Dyven is muscular and stands past 10 feet tall. He has gray protruding eyes and a large round nose. His skin is a tad bluish. He is usually seen without a shirt, his pants ripped into shorts, and is barefooted.
Personality
Dyven is extremely silent and prefers not to talk to any of Cassie's friends nor Cassie herself. He also harbors grudges and is above against anything that disrupts peace—which includes the erecting of Jeremiah's Wall. Being a follower of Akinitos, the Earth Celestial, he is conditioned to be stoical. Most insults and snide remarks flow right past him.
As asocial as he may be, he can be straightforward and blunt with his opinions. He cares not for what his remarks may hurt toward his fellow speaker. However, he has a soft side for people whom he cares about a lot and becomes loyal to them. Even so, his trust is difficult to earn and once damaged, could be fatal.
Dyven's huge muscles aren't for show and tell—his ogre strength allows him to lift heavy objects such as boulders and trees and hurl them toward his enemies (and, of course, the old punch in the face). He can be arrogant as well; his dignity and pride are very high. Hmm, I wonder why he doesn't use a club... not that the other ogres don't use clubs either...
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And that's it about Dyven-Mazak. He's actually the last member of Cassie's group. So, tomorrow, I shall be introducing one major side character: Cassie's (adoptive) mom! Look forward to tomorrow's post!
What do you think about Dyven-Mazak? Let me know in the comments below!
FULL NAME: Dyven-Mazak (daɪvən məzʌkˈ; dai-vuhn muh-ZAHK)
GENDER: Male
AGE: 56 (considered young adult for ogres)
BIRTHDAY: Day 29, Month of Honoring (Month 8)
RACE: Ogre
PLACE OF BIRTH: West Forests
HOME: An ogre settlement near the Enchanted Oak Tree
FATHER: Mazak-Swadj (məzʌkˈ sʊʤ; muh-ZAHK sooj)
MOTHER: Knarra-Twask (deceased) (nɑrɑ tʊsk; na-ra toosk)
RELATIVES: Multiple unnamed ogre relatives
HAIR: None (bald)
EYE: Gray
HANDEDNESS: Right
WEAPON: None (brute strength)
MAGIC: None
Description
Dyven is muscular and stands past 10 feet tall. He has gray protruding eyes and a large round nose. His skin is a tad bluish. He is usually seen without a shirt, his pants ripped into shorts, and is barefooted.
Personality
Dyven is extremely silent and prefers not to talk to any of Cassie's friends nor Cassie herself. He also harbors grudges and is above against anything that disrupts peace—which includes the erecting of Jeremiah's Wall. Being a follower of Akinitos, the Earth Celestial, he is conditioned to be stoical. Most insults and snide remarks flow right past him.
As asocial as he may be, he can be straightforward and blunt with his opinions. He cares not for what his remarks may hurt toward his fellow speaker. However, he has a soft side for people whom he cares about a lot and becomes loyal to them. Even so, his trust is difficult to earn and once damaged, could be fatal.
Dyven's huge muscles aren't for show and tell—his ogre strength allows him to lift heavy objects such as boulders and trees and hurl them toward his enemies (and, of course, the old punch in the face). He can be arrogant as well; his dignity and pride are very high. Hmm, I wonder why he doesn't use a club... not that the other ogres don't use clubs either...
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And that's it about Dyven-Mazak. He's actually the last member of Cassie's group. So, tomorrow, I shall be introducing one major side character: Cassie's (adoptive) mom! Look forward to tomorrow's post!
What do you think about Dyven-Mazak? Let me know in the comments below!
September 15, 2016
Melissa Trixton — The Timid Virtuous Recluse
Good Thursday to you! Nothing much to say other than that I have only four more days of holiday. Four more days of massive writing before my finals. Ugh.
Details
FULL NAME: Melissa Trixton
ALIAS: Lissa
GENDER: Female
AGE: 17
BIRTHDAY: Day 6, Month of Thanking (Month 11)
RACE: Impure Human/Seriquan
PLACE OF BIRTH: Rosilland Village
HOME: Rosilland Village
FATHER: Unknown
MOTHER: Margaretta Trixton
RELATIVES: Unknown
HAIR: Black
EYE: Midnight purple
HANDEDNESS: Right
WEAPON: None
MAGIC: None
Description
Melissa is Cassie's closest friend. Average build and height. She has purple downturned eyes, an average oblong nose, and thinner lower lips. Her long black hair flows down her back like waves, curling into spirals at the end. Out of all of Cassie's friends, Melissa is the most fashionable and stylish (mostly because she's the daughter of the village's seamstress).
Personality
Melissa is very shy. The only person she considers her true friend is Cassie. Just like her, she has a heart for adventures, but to a much lesser extent. Her mindset is the complete opposite of Rina's; she looks on the negative side of things (but she doesn't consider herself a pessimist) and keeps her problems to herself. Though, she speaks in a gentle and polite manner and cares for the well-being of her friends.
Despite all that, Melissa has the most concrete judgment in the group. She has an incredible sense of right and wrong, being able to make a conclusion from all perspectives. Her friends look up to her as the moral compass—the one who settles the disputes between everyone. Her perceptiveness also beckons her ability to empathize and understand people—and herself.
Unlike the rest of the group, Melissa doesn't know how to use either weapons or magic. Melissa also lacks the courage to fight nor protect herself, forcing her friends to do so for her. This, however, furthers her guilt of being the "useless one" in the group. Nevertheless, she feels she can be useful in some way, allowing her to continue on. Here's to hope that Melissa is actually quite important.
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That's all about Melissa. Tomorrow will be Dyven-Mazak. That name went through a lot of changes before I could finalize it. u_u Look forward to tomorrow's post!
What do you think about Melissa Trixton? Let me know in the comments below!
FULL NAME: Melissa Trixton
ALIAS: Lissa
GENDER: Female
AGE: 17
BIRTHDAY: Day 6, Month of Thanking (Month 11)
RACE: Impure Human/Seriquan
PLACE OF BIRTH: Rosilland Village
HOME: Rosilland Village
FATHER: Unknown
MOTHER: Margaretta Trixton
RELATIVES: Unknown
HAIR: Black
EYE: Midnight purple
HANDEDNESS: Right
WEAPON: None
MAGIC: None
Description
Melissa is Cassie's closest friend. Average build and height. She has purple downturned eyes, an average oblong nose, and thinner lower lips. Her long black hair flows down her back like waves, curling into spirals at the end. Out of all of Cassie's friends, Melissa is the most fashionable and stylish (mostly because she's the daughter of the village's seamstress).
Personality
Melissa is very shy. The only person she considers her true friend is Cassie. Just like her, she has a heart for adventures, but to a much lesser extent. Her mindset is the complete opposite of Rina's; she looks on the negative side of things (but she doesn't consider herself a pessimist) and keeps her problems to herself. Though, she speaks in a gentle and polite manner and cares for the well-being of her friends.
Despite all that, Melissa has the most concrete judgment in the group. She has an incredible sense of right and wrong, being able to make a conclusion from all perspectives. Her friends look up to her as the moral compass—the one who settles the disputes between everyone. Her perceptiveness also beckons her ability to empathize and understand people—and herself.
Unlike the rest of the group, Melissa doesn't know how to use either weapons or magic. Melissa also lacks the courage to fight nor protect herself, forcing her friends to do so for her. This, however, furthers her guilt of being the "useless one" in the group. Nevertheless, she feels she can be useful in some way, allowing her to continue on. Here's to hope that Melissa is actually quite important.
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That's all about Melissa. Tomorrow will be Dyven-Mazak. That name went through a lot of changes before I could finalize it. u_u Look forward to tomorrow's post!
What do you think about Melissa Trixton? Let me know in the comments below!
September 14, 2016
Alluriana Hyland — The Cheerful Amnesiac Farm Girl
Happy Wednesday to you, guys! Before I start, I'd like to announce that I've submitted my DKLS essay. It's a big thing, mostly because I can't undo my submitting and improving it anymore. One-time-only chance. Hope I win; fingers crossed!
Details
FULL NAME: Alluriana Hyland
ALIAS: Rina
GENDER: Female
AGE: 16
BIRTHDAY: Day 14, Month of Blooming (Month 2)
RACE: Human/Seriquan
PLACE OF BIRTH: Hedera Village
HOME: Hyland Farm, Hedera Village
FATHER: Bartholomew Hyland
MOTHER: Judith Hyland
RELATIVES: Edmund Hyland (younger brother)
PETS: Rex (dog)
HAIR: Ruby red
EYE: Pear green
HANDEDNESS: Left
WEAPON: Nephele (bow) (nəʔfɛˈli; nuhf-FEH-lee), Arrows, Wind Arrows
MAGIC: Wind
Description
Alluriana is usually shortened to Rina. Thin and slender build. She has pear green hooded eyes and a small nose. Her lower lip is thin. She ties her ruby red hair into a long narrow ponytail reaching as far as her thighs. She slings Nephele and her quiver of arrows over her shoulder to her waist diagonally. Her quiver is divided into two sections, one for her normal arrows, the other for her wind-enchanted ones.
Personality
In short, Rina is bubbly, unpredictable, and too optimistic for her own good. She is easily excitable about almost everything andcan will not stop talking. Her smile almost never leaves her face. She's also flirtatious, most notably toward Salmon. Being an optimist, she looks up to the most positive outcomes of everything. She's like the glowing star in the group that never ceases to wane.
However, Rina is highly susceptible to occasional mood swings. She can turn from happy to depressed to fearful and back to hakuna matata in seconds. Her past is a mystery to her and her friends as she has amnesia; she doesn't remember anything before she'd received her Wind powers. Anyone who pushes her into remembering her past will turn her furious.
Being a Wind user, she can direct her Wind arrows into anything—going as far as curving their path. But only her enchanted arrows allow her. (Enchanting them takes quite a while too.) Even so, she is still highly accurate with her normal arrows. On the side note, she almost never takes a battle seriously and is always seen playing around. She's mentoring Cassie on her archery skills and is always amazed by Cassie's transforming Floragne into a bow.
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And that's all about Alluriana. Say, I was just thinking: how about I spare another week (some time in the future) to make posts about each character's major relationships? It may have huge spoilers, though, but the novel's still in works, so... nothing is final. Tomorrow, I shall talk about Melissa, so look forward to it!
Oookay. What do you think about the cheerful Rina? Let me know in the comments below!
FULL NAME: Alluriana Hyland
ALIAS: Rina
GENDER: Female
AGE: 16
BIRTHDAY: Day 14, Month of Blooming (Month 2)
RACE: Human/Seriquan
PLACE OF BIRTH: Hedera Village
HOME: Hyland Farm, Hedera Village
FATHER: Bartholomew Hyland
MOTHER: Judith Hyland
RELATIVES: Edmund Hyland (younger brother)
PETS: Rex (dog)
HAIR: Ruby red
EYE: Pear green
HANDEDNESS: Left
WEAPON: Nephele (bow) (nəʔfɛˈli; nuhf-FEH-lee), Arrows, Wind Arrows
MAGIC: Wind
Description
Alluriana is usually shortened to Rina. Thin and slender build. She has pear green hooded eyes and a small nose. Her lower lip is thin. She ties her ruby red hair into a long narrow ponytail reaching as far as her thighs. She slings Nephele and her quiver of arrows over her shoulder to her waist diagonally. Her quiver is divided into two sections, one for her normal arrows, the other for her wind-enchanted ones.
Personality
In short, Rina is bubbly, unpredictable, and too optimistic for her own good. She is easily excitable about almost everything and
However, Rina is highly susceptible to occasional mood swings. She can turn from happy to depressed to fearful and back to hakuna matata in seconds. Her past is a mystery to her and her friends as she has amnesia; she doesn't remember anything before she'd received her Wind powers. Anyone who pushes her into remembering her past will turn her furious.
Being a Wind user, she can direct her Wind arrows into anything—going as far as curving their path. But only her enchanted arrows allow her. (Enchanting them takes quite a while too.) Even so, she is still highly accurate with her normal arrows. On the side note, she almost never takes a battle seriously and is always seen playing around. She's mentoring Cassie on her archery skills and is always amazed by Cassie's transforming Floragne into a bow.
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And that's all about Alluriana. Say, I was just thinking: how about I spare another week (some time in the future) to make posts about each character's major relationships? It may have huge spoilers, though, but the novel's still in works, so... nothing is final. Tomorrow, I shall talk about Melissa, so look forward to it!
Oookay. What do you think about the cheerful Rina? Let me know in the comments below!
September 13, 2016
Salmon Barry — The Not-So-Knightly Knight (in Training)
Hey, guys! Good Tuesday to you! Nothing much to say about today other than that I'd spent 2 hours of hitting the books. So, let's get down to it.
Details
FULL NAME: Samuel Barry
ALIAS: Salmon, Sam, Sammy, Rookie
GENDER: Male
AGE: 19
BIRTHDAY: Day 24, Month of Friendship (Month 7)
RACE: Pureblood Human/Seriquan
PLACE OF BIRTH: Terram
HOME: Terram, Evrysa (camp)
FATHER: Alexander Barry
MOTHER: Madeleine Barry
RELATIVES: None
HAIR: Ash
EYE: Caramel Brown
HANDEDNESS: Right
WEAPON: Divina (rapier)
MAGIC: None
Description
Samuel is bestowed his nickname, "Salmon", by his friends; a name that all his friends call him by and he'd grown quite attached to it. Average build, one head taller than Cassie. He has medium-length wavy ash brown hair and a broad nose. He attaches Divina by its hilt on his buckle, along with several pouches and a flask.
Personality
Despite being a knight-in-training, Salmon is easy-going and takes things lightly. He is usually seen joking around, particularly with Cassie and her "I've-never-been-outside-before" antics. Even so, if things get rough, he'll be extremely cautious. He's also a good planner and has a keen sense of strategies. Despite all that, he can be a bit of a ditz.
Salmon looks out to Cassie, Rina, and Melissa like a big brother. If they get in trouble, he doesn't hesitate to step in for them. He often hears everyone out before speaking on their behalf. Though, being the laid back man he is, he can be sarcastic. As he likes to hear people's thoughts beforehand, he is very prone to eavesdropping.
On the field, Salmon has great swordsmanship, which is the main reason why he's accepted to join the royal guards. He mentors Cassie on her sword techniques, though her sword-morphing business can throw him off-guard. He takes his friends' safety more of a priority than his. And most of the time, he jumps in to save poor naïve Cassie. (A knight in shining armor indeed. *disapproving sigh*)
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And that's about it with Salmon. Next time will be my personal favorite character, Alluriana Hyland. Look forward to the next post tomorrow!
What do you think of Salmon? Let me know in the comments below! (and if you think his nickname is cheesy, 'cause I think it is.)
FULL NAME: Samuel Barry
ALIAS: Salmon, Sam, Sammy, Rookie
GENDER: Male
AGE: 19
BIRTHDAY: Day 24, Month of Friendship (Month 7)
RACE: Pureblood Human/Seriquan
PLACE OF BIRTH: Terram
HOME: Terram, Evrysa (camp)
FATHER: Alexander Barry
MOTHER: Madeleine Barry
RELATIVES: None
HAIR: Ash
EYE: Caramel Brown
HANDEDNESS: Right
WEAPON: Divina (rapier)
MAGIC: None
Description
Samuel is bestowed his nickname, "Salmon", by his friends; a name that all his friends call him by and he'd grown quite attached to it. Average build, one head taller than Cassie. He has medium-length wavy ash brown hair and a broad nose. He attaches Divina by its hilt on his buckle, along with several pouches and a flask.
Personality
Despite being a knight-in-training, Salmon is easy-going and takes things lightly. He is usually seen joking around, particularly with Cassie and her "I've-never-been-outside-before" antics. Even so, if things get rough, he'll be extremely cautious. He's also a good planner and has a keen sense of strategies. Despite all that, he can be a bit of a ditz.
Salmon looks out to Cassie, Rina, and Melissa like a big brother. If they get in trouble, he doesn't hesitate to step in for them. He often hears everyone out before speaking on their behalf. Though, being the laid back man he is, he can be sarcastic. As he likes to hear people's thoughts beforehand, he is very prone to eavesdropping.
On the field, Salmon has great swordsmanship, which is the main reason why he's accepted to join the royal guards. He mentors Cassie on her sword techniques, though her sword-morphing business can throw him off-guard. He takes his friends' safety more of a priority than his. And most of the time, he jumps in to save poor naïve Cassie. (A knight in shining armor indeed. *disapproving sigh*)
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And that's about it with Salmon. Next time will be my personal favorite character, Alluriana Hyland. Look forward to the next post tomorrow!
What do you think of Salmon? Let me know in the comments below! (and if you think his nickname is cheesy, 'cause I think it is.)
September 12, 2016
Cassandra Monica — The Ordinary Adventurous Girl
Hey, guys! Happy Monday! Yesterday, I had bad Internet, so I couldn't write a blog post at all. :( But today, thankfully, I can! I've decided throughout this week, I shall introduce several characters from my novel. And today, I'll start with Cassandra Monica, the protagonist of the story.
Details
FULL NAME: Cassandra Monica
ALIAS: Cassie, Cass
GENDER: Female
AGE: 17 (as of present timeline)
BIRTHDAY: Day 1, Month of Giving (Month 1)
RACE: Human/Seriquan
PLACE OF BIRTH: Unknown
HOME: Rosilland Village
MOTHER: Eleanor Mysticalia (adoptive)
RELATIVES: None/Unknown
HAIR: Light brown
EYE: Crystal blue
HANDEDNESS: Right
WEAPON: Floragne (sword) (flɒrɛgʔni; flohr-ehg-nee)
MAGIC: Craftsman and Fire (most recently)
Description
Cassandra Monica, affectionately nicknamed "Cassie" by Sir Luke Witherwood, to which she used it until today. She has average build and height, deep-set eyes, a round nose, and oval lips. She ties her hair into a single French braid that reaches down her back. She wears a jade bracelet, and later in the story, a ring with a purplish gem gifted from Eleanor. She sheathes her sword into a black scabbard and latches it on her sword belt.
Personality
Cassandra is an adventure-seeking, danger-loving girl like all her other friends in Rosilland. She aspires to become an adventurer and see everything Seriquas has to offer and beyond. She awes at everything she hasn't seen before—even the littlest thing can amaze her. Eleanor had warned her that outside the walls of Seriquas may have dangerous things lurking about. But a little danger won't hurt her. In fact, the more danger, the better.
To her friends, Cassie is quick to trust and is a social butterfly. She plans to meet and greet with every single person she stumbles upon her journey and learn about them. However, through years and years of isolation has made her a tad bit socially awkward. Nevertheless, she tries her best to converse and make friends with strangers as soon as possible. (Gee, didn't Eleanor teach her not to talk to strangers?)
Cassie has an iron will, a determination so strong that fueled not only her strength and perseverance but also her magic. She will never give up in a battle, even if she is the only one left standing. As the leader of her group, she will not let her friends down. However, being the danger-loving girl she is, she also tends to be extremely reckless at times, going as far as picking on opponents not her own size.
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And that is Cassandra "Cassie" Monica. Tomorrow, I shall write about Salmon Barry, the deuteragonist. Look forward for the next day for the next post!
Anyway, what do you guys think of Cassie? Let me know in the comments below!
Details
ALIAS: Cassie, Cass
GENDER: Female
AGE: 17 (as of present timeline)
BIRTHDAY: Day 1, Month of Giving (Month 1)
RACE: Human/Seriquan
PLACE OF BIRTH: Unknown
HOME: Rosilland Village
MOTHER: Eleanor Mysticalia (adoptive)
RELATIVES: None/Unknown
HAIR: Light brown
EYE: Crystal blue
HANDEDNESS: Right
WEAPON: Floragne (sword) (flɒrɛgʔni; flohr-ehg-nee)
MAGIC: Craftsman and Fire (most recently)
Description
Cassandra Monica, affectionately nicknamed "Cassie" by Sir Luke Witherwood, to which she used it until today. She has average build and height, deep-set eyes, a round nose, and oval lips. She ties her hair into a single French braid that reaches down her back. She wears a jade bracelet, and later in the story, a ring with a purplish gem gifted from Eleanor. She sheathes her sword into a black scabbard and latches it on her sword belt.
Personality
Cassandra is an adventure-seeking, danger-loving girl like all her other friends in Rosilland. She aspires to become an adventurer and see everything Seriquas has to offer and beyond. She awes at everything she hasn't seen before—even the littlest thing can amaze her. Eleanor had warned her that outside the walls of Seriquas may have dangerous things lurking about. But a little danger won't hurt her. In fact, the more danger, the better.
To her friends, Cassie is quick to trust and is a social butterfly. She plans to meet and greet with every single person she stumbles upon her journey and learn about them. However, through years and years of isolation has made her a tad bit socially awkward. Nevertheless, she tries her best to converse and make friends with strangers as soon as possible. (Gee, didn't Eleanor teach her not to talk to strangers?)
Cassie has an iron will, a determination so strong that fueled not only her strength and perseverance but also her magic. She will never give up in a battle, even if she is the only one left standing. As the leader of her group, she will not let her friends down. However, being the danger-loving girl she is, she also tends to be extremely reckless at times, going as far as picking on opponents not her own size.
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And that is Cassandra "Cassie" Monica. Tomorrow, I shall write about Salmon Barry, the deuteragonist. Look forward for the next day for the next post!
Anyway, what do you guys think of Cassie? Let me know in the comments below!
September 9, 2016
Rosilland Village — Where It Begins
ROSILLAND VILLAGE
Hey, guys! Happy Friday! Before I start, I sincerely apologize for breaking my promise yesterday. When I wanted to start writing, my dang Internet broke off for the whole night plus throughout today (albeit irregularly) until now. Anyway, I'd like to introduce Rosilland Village, one of the major locations in Seriquas.
Details
Village Head: Darwin
Name Meaning: Land of Roses
Points of Interest: Rosilland Church, the surrounding meadows
Significant Characters: Cassandra Monica, Melissa Trixton, Eleanor Mysticalia
Rosilland Village (rɒz'ɪlænd; RAWHZ-zee-land) is where protagonist Cassandra Monica spends her life before beginning her journey. It is on the southwestern side of Seriquas, surrounded by the skyscraping Lucida Ridge and the nearby West Forests. The village is protected by a six-storey high wall (the only walled village in Seriquas) and a royal guard is always standing at the gate entrance. A single trail connects Rosilland to the rest of the human settlements. Outside the walls, flowery meadows sprawling with mostly roses (hence its name), and other flowers such as dandelions, tulips, marigolds, and the like.
Rosilland's village head is Darwin. The village isn't that large nor is it advanced. Its houses are made of wood and straw and the dirt pathways are lit with lanterns at night. Every morning, a market opens up for residents by the church, its bell tower marking the highest point in the village. Cassandra's house is located at the rightmost side of the village, near the wall. Rosilland is also where Cassandra's mother, Eleanor, and childhood friend, Melissa Trixton, live.
The closest settlement from Rosilland is Hedera Village, which takes roughly twenty hours to reach by foot. The distance from Rosilland to Evrysa is approximately three to five days to reach by foot.
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That's just about it with Rosilland Village. I don't have any idea what or where or whom do I write about, so I'll just write about the first thing that pops into my mind. Until then, see you guys! (Enjoy your Fridays!)
September 7, 2016
Introducing the Kingdom of Seriquas
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The Kingdom of Seriquas is the main setting of the Seriquan Magiwarrior series (the name isn't finalized yet). It is a large island with several human settlements and forests galore, plus other biomes. The most notable forest being The Great Forests, which is divided into four regions based on the compass. The castle, also the most prominent location in Seriquas, where the king and queen reign lies in the center of the island, protected by a huge wall. Magic lurks in different areas of the island, causing different climates in certain regions. The capital of Seriquas is the ever-growing town of Evrysa.
I must say, making this map is way harder than it looks. ._. Took me one week to draft, and one week worth of drawing to finish it. I've made the image from scratch with Photoshop CS5. And it went through multiple changes in shape and size until I finalized the design and labeled it. I love how it turned out to be and I can imagine each adventure of my protagonist, Cassandra Monica, experience in every single location.
I might introduce several major locations in Seriquas, at the same time, develop ideas on the locations in my following posts. Oh, by the way, the map is large enough to fit two pages. Ah, if I had an actual graphic designer, this map would be ten times better than it is now, with all the shading and stuff. :)
That'll be all I'm writing today. Thank you for reading my post and don't forget to keep checking back often if I've made a post on the major locations! Tell me what you think of the map down in the comments below.
Here's a game for you guys: find the major location (diamond-marked) where Cassandra starts her journey.
Before I go, allow me to share you the snapshots of how Seriquas was created—the amazing transformation from ugh to wow. ;) Again, click the image to enlarge it.
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