In writing fantasy, I think we avoid #poetry and #copywriting too often. #narrative and #pros are both very important too, but in #worldbuilding, I've found that I need to include poetry and #songwriting in establishing a unique culture.
For example, in #elvikar, there are unique #idioms.
If you ever want me to expound on the life cycle of axebeak birds and rusty squirles within an ironwood grove, let me know. There's histories, long standing rivalries and old hatreds in #Elvikar. Constructed languages and interesting geography - I love building more into it and more stories to tell.
"We do not speak the language of fear.
It means that we don't impose our will through fear or force of arms. We trade no hostages, and offer no slaves. If I threaten you, its for your own good."
-- Willow the Stoneweaver, Stagrider
#drunk #wizard #chronicals #elvikar #worldbuilding #writing
Recently I posted several quatrains from my #book. Would you guys like more of this kind of stuff? #poems and #worldbuilding for the #drunk #wizard #chronicles and the world of #elvikar?
I edited scene 2 today. Had some continuity things to clear up, sentence structure. Overall, I think I did well in the initial draft of this scene.
#editing #writing #indie #author #drunk #wizard #chronicles #elvikar
Ever is my vigil
Truth is my light
I will suffer no Breaker
In my sight
Cry help, and I will come.
Cry war, and I will ride.
Cry havoc, and set me loose!
-- Oath of the Stagrider
#poem #worldbuilding #elvikar #drunk #wizard #chronicles
The pain is sharp, but the will is strong.
Shackles are locked, but the chains are broken.
The graves are deep, but the fools are many.
The fall is far, but the enemy is soft.
— The Mountain Calls, The War of the Long Night
#poem #worldbuilding #drunk #wizard #chronicles #elvikar
Family lost, but friends were found.
Blood spilled, but the bonds were made.
Commands were given, but we could not hear.
Whips cracked, but the eyes were steel.
#poem #worldbuilding #drunk #wizard #chronicles #elvikar
The slaves were taken, but they were trained.
The farms were plowed, but the seeds were weak.
The work was good, but the whips still cracked.
The sweat was earned, but they took all else.
#poem #worldbuilding #drunk #wizard #chronicles #elvikar
The moon was young, but the land was old.
Wind did howl, but the ships still sailed.
The sun burned hot, but the water was cold.
The fields lay fallow, but the sea was a bounty.
#Poem #worldbuilding #drunk #wizard #chronicles #elvikar
So I just joined limfic and listed Drunk Wizard and the Cowardly Knight to its posts.
Should be a good start for ramping up the next book also.
www.limfic.com/book/drunk-w...
#indieauthor #author #writing #elvikar #drunkwizard
I'm seriouspy looking at #poweredbytheapocolypse as a core engine for my own #ttrpg system set in #Elvikar. I need to do some reading and research as well.
Does anyone have a recommendation on how to get some play-experience?
This is chapter 2 of my story, the Spy and the Hound.
Cero enters the forest, and the situation evolves.
#story #audiobook #elvikar #youtube #fantasy #adventure
youtu.be/pAKt3SJpclo?...
my #audiostory is going so well for my first actual video!
65+views in the last two days, multiple shares.
The next one will hopefully do even better.
Here's a link if you missed it
#Elvikar #DrunkWizardChronicles #shortstory #spy #youtube #instagram
youtu.be/AkKBOqCFYKc?...
I took the plunge, and published a video on YouTube!
youtu.be/AkKBOqCFYKc
If you like, watch 'The Spy and the Hound' chapter 1 and tell me what you think!
#indiauthor #audiobook #youtube #writing #shortstory #video #elvikar #drunkwizardchronicles
I'm designing a #ttrpg based on a different magical theory from my #elvikar world. Would you like to play with a #calorie based magic system in a #fantasy world?
Ever is my Vigil,
And truth is my light.
I will suffer no Breaker
In my sight.
Cry help,
and I will come.
Cry War,
and I will ride.
Cry Havoc,
and set me loose.
-- Oath of the Stagrider
#writing #drunkwizardchronicles #poetry #Elvikar
