solanelle

@calidris Yoh! You just hit the nail on the head! Yeah, this is the type of advice I am looking for. I have literally been wrestling with those types of questions about the character… I definitely have the purpose in mind to show a story of restoration and redemption, definitely not out for willy-nilly here. The context is intended to be one of…[Read more]

@calidris

I use mostly watercolors but also acrylics. I have oils…but I might be a little terrified of using them 😂. I haven’t done a single oil painting. What do you use?

Yes! The willingness to discuss and debate has been wonderful, and that it’s all from a place of faith makes it even better.

@calidris

@e-n-leonard

Also, I didn’t know you’re an artist too!

She illustrates my book😀 and makes my MC look as stupid as he actually is lol

@calidris

You’re welcome!

…soft brat?

Idk, Basil is just…very Basil XD

😂 that’s actually a really good description XD

Also, I didn’t know you’re an artist too!  Are you a digital or traditional painter?

I’m a traditional painter. Computers and I don’t get along very well (I even prefer to write with pen and paper, especially first drafts).…[Read more]

@calidris

@lady-grace

@this-is-not-an-alien

Great idea! Lol I have a feeling Saevus will get to show his full potential here, hehe…

Yeah, the summoning thing…random, spur of the moment idea that worked perfectly.

I think a reward if you win, and a punishment if you lose, is a great idea! What shall the reward be… *tries to think of somet…[Read more]

@calidris

I was thinking it might be the only way to get some of our…more rational and level headed characters involved XD

Ah, ok. Yeah, I could totally see Yarrow settling down in a chair to watch the show😂

But as far as the reward goes…maybe the castle grants them a small wish? Like, it gives them something small they really really wan…

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@calidris You are very welcome! 😁

Scripture illuminates scripture.

Hi @calidris,

I think too often we miss the central issue of what Peter was saying:

He is pointing to the importance of having a beautiful soul and not just superficial and showing dress and outward adornments.

Some people may be coiffed to the nines, have a sharply cut and tailored suit, golden cuff links, a $200 haircut, clean shaven, with…[Read more]

@calidris

Like, if they beat him they get a reward, but if they lose…then they have to undergo another heart wrenching challenge!

That would be cruel… I like it😂

@this-is-not-an-alien

“Wait you can do that!?!?” Ehud gasped staring at the summoned Lord Castle. He grabbed a chair, ready to hurl it. “I call dibs!!!”

😂😂

@calidris

Ah ok, that makes sense

Very well…*laughs wickedly*

Saevus was exploding with fury. Never had ANYONE shamed him in such a way as this. Stoking the flames that enveloped him to an intense blaze, he roared and released a shock wave that blasted everyone back a even rendered the table into pieces. Drawing his sword, Saevus began ch…[Read more]

@calidris

I’ve never actually seen it!  Is it good?

I, personally, loved the movie. 😀 I actually hated it for a while because it gave me nightmares when I was little XD

Incidentally, I actually introduced Kit because I wanted to explore that kind of dynamic in my own story!  And then he demanded a love interest, and then he demanded pink hai…

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@this-is-not-an-alien

Ehud’s story is so sad! 😭 And his reaction to Ku’s regret is so lovable and yet sad.

@calidris

Nice painting of Basil! It really gets the attitude I sense from your writing about him. I want to finish a painting of Jade so I can share it before she leaves the Castle.

That’s a cool story about you and Rose. I’ve definit…[Read more]

@this-is-not-an-alien

*hands Ehud a box of napkins*

Idk…probably??

Poor kid.

@calidris

yeah, Basil’s interesting to me because his concept is dark and kind of disturbing, but he isn’t self aware enough to realize it XD  He certainly lacks awareness, but even if someone were to point it out to him he couldn’t care less.  I think that’s on…

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@ethan-leonard

I’m going to have to side with what @lady-grace said. Enydd would hate me forever if I let her die in here. XD

ENYDD: You were actually considering it! And after I’ve been so cooperative too!

ME: Irrelevant.

ENYDD: Irrelevant?! I swear that I-

ME: And into the book you go!

@calidris

That post was hilarious! (also rather sad…[Read more]

@ethan-leonard

I don’t have much say here since I’m not pulling a character right now, but my opinion is no. Even the castle isn’t allowed to kill people 🤷‍♀️

@calidris

That was both sad and funny. Good job👏

@everyone

I’m going to pull Enydd out. She’s grown a lot here, and I don’t think I’ll uncover more about here. (Not to mention that she’d probably have a nervous breakdown at the beginning of the fight. XD)

@calidris

I feel for this new character of yours. XD

Your Character: Where exactly am-

Castle: Deepest regret! Go!