Emma Walker

@denali-christianson

“When people hear the word magic, they either think of fluffy unicorns and fairy dust, or sorcery.”

That’ll depend strongly on your audience. People raised to think the word “magic” means “witchcraft” will think in the way you described. Most other people will think of video games where you throw a fireball at a dude,…[Read more]

@allertingthbs

Just wanted to say that I think you made some really really really good points which hadn’t even occurred to me!

My only concern with what you said (and I know this wasn’t directed at me, so if you want to ignore my comment, that’s fine!) is that people oftentimes don’t care much about context. I’ve noticed this especially in…[Read more]

DENALIIIIIII!!!!!!!!! You’re BACK!!! YAHOO!!!

I have. . . honestly no idea if this is still active or not. I mean I suppose it would be if at least someone (*glares at self*) would actually remember to post for once.

@jasmine

@this-is-not-an-alien (if you’re still here)

@. . . Uhh whoever else is in this thing again

So I am a little late to the discussion here, but I can still throw in my thoughts on this. You are saying that any usage of the word magic is essentially us, as the authors, endorsing and invoking the practical art of magic as you describe it. It does not matter the context of the story, the world itself, and the readers’ understandings.…[Read more]

YESSSS PLEASE DIRECT ME TO THE PLACE OF MEETING!!!!!!!!

*does major happy dance*

Also just wanted to say that I love your signature!

@denali-christianson

DENALI!!!

Yes, we are still going!! We’re on Google docs though. . . does that work for you?

@noah-cochran

Hey! I’m glad to be here! Thanks for that very helpful summary! I have something to work with now! I write medieval high fantasy, and my current WIP is basically about a multi-dimensional world invaded by darkness which my three main characters have to battle. (If you want to know more, I put a detailed summary on my profile!) I’ve…[Read more]

@r-m-archer

Well, thanks for all your thoughts. 🙂 I hope that your writing will never shine a bad light on Christianity and that you will really think through the act of creating your own religions and supernatural beings, gods, and abilities (like Sanderson’s and Riordan’s) before you use them.

@denali-christianson

Hey Denali, glad to have…[Read more]

HEY WINGFEATHER FORUM FRIENDS!!!!!!!

Idk if y’all remember me, but it’s Denali Christianson from epochs ago…

Can I join whatever is happening here?

Hey, can I join? And can someone kind of explain a bit more of what’s happening? From what I’ve read, I have a very rudimentary idea, but nothing beyond that. Thanks!

Thanks Archer! I recognize you too! XD

Okay, so now I’m just gonna sit here politely until someone replies and then I’m going to jump in, as I’m feeling happily overwhelmed right now! 🙂

At the first shifting of the room, Quin swayed and caught himself.

“she’s right” boomed the voice. “This is no time to be dramatic.” the wall hurdled closer. “In fact, there is no need.”

A rumbling started from some unfathomable depth that sounded like giant laughter. It grew louder and louder as it came closer to the surface, until whole castle…[Read more]

I agree with all of this.

Ooh, this one’s on my TBR.

I was going to respond to other pieces of your response, too, but then I realized I just agree with the whole thing. XD All things should be brought under submission to Christ, and there are ways to subvert pagan ideas to support Christian themes. We obviously can’t just take them as they…[Read more]

*slams into door, knocks over some chairs, skids into living room only to find it empty*

WHERE IS EVERYONE???????

Hey everyone, it’s Denali Christianson from the Wingfeather Saga forum epochs ago… DO Y’ALL STILL HAVE ROOM FOR MY CHARACTER FERN????

Are y’all even alive?

Is this the end?

*crouches in corner and cries*

AAAAAHHHH IS PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE TELL ME THIS GROUP IS STILL ACTIVEEEEE!!!!!!!!!! It’s Denali from Wingfeather Forum more than a year ago now… I’ve missed everyone and I really really really need to get back with y’all!!!

IS THIS GROUP STILL ACTIVE??????????

I still have Akaya’s character sheet somewhere… (the wolf who probably mysteriously…[Read more]

Hey everyone! I just joined this forum in search of some old friends I left on the Wingfeather Saga forum awhile ago…

But then I realized how cool this forum is, and this is definitely a debate that I’m very passionate about!

I have no time in my life; could someone give me very short rundown of where we are in the debate rn? I’d rather not…[Read more]

@ashley-tegart

Thanks for the reply Ashley. 🙂

I believe I have answered on these points in my last few comments in reply to Taylor and Archer, so read over my replies to them if you would like to see my rebuttals to your points on the definition of magic, Sanderon’s works, portraying magic and the supernatural in fantasy worlds, etc…I really…[Read more]

Thanks for the tag, @noah-cochran

I’ve been watching this thread from afar while busy with midterms and papers, so hopefully my contributions are coherent (I also hope to catch up on the other threads soon). 😛 I feel like this debate has gone beyond how we define magic and is delving more into different presuppositions about what makes fiction C…[Read more]

@r-m-archer

To be candid, I’m surprised that you even consider Riordan okay. The bible constantly talks against other gods, and messing with demonic or and natural realms, and Riordan’s plots are literally based around greek gods and their supernatural powers. Do you think our God would like us reading books where those false gods are actually…[Read more]