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@gabbyj Ha! I’m glad I’m not ruled by dragons. *wipes brow*

Oh, dear. My writing project is rather bulky. 😛 I’m working on a trilogy actually. It’s fantasy — mostly on the realistic side with some mythic level stakes and a splattering of rule-based magic.

The basic premise is that the dark lord of this world has been entrapped in a distant land, but has obtained a magic key with the power to release him from his bondage. My protagonist and his two best friends set off with the MC’s father’s old friend to try to steal this key from the dark lord before he figures out its potential.

The premise though actually has little to do with the story. 😛  The first book which I’m writing now unveils some of the complexity of what’s going on in the world and helps the protagonists to see what they’re really up against and what really matters.

I love many things about the story. I love how much opportunity the size and genre of the book gives me. I love creating new cultures and envisioning beautiful terrains. I love the themes. The Protagonist is actually modeled largely after myself and the personal themes of my life, so writing the story sometimes teaches me or reinforces things I know. 😉 I guess, like you, the characters are my favorite part. The MC is a lot like me. One of his friends is seclusive, tender, artistic, dramatic, and selfless. The other is hilarious, adventure seeking, and down to earth. The mentor is gruff, loving, impulsive, thoughtful, and broken. There are many many others I love. Taking long scenes to delve into their characters has been my joy.

The heart of the story is probably about discovering the highest form of love… or maybe about how broken people are… or maybe how easy it is for humans to accept lies… or maybe it’s about understanding your past, who you really are, and who you are meant to be.

…….. *scratches chin*

Anyway, that’s my project. 🙂