Story Embers | Charis Etter | Activity https://storyembers.org/members/kpcentaursister/activity/ Activity feed for Charis Etter. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:31:41 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 af0555a3536536bf0ab6962a37da630e Charis Etter started the topic Short Story Help in the forum https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/short-story-help/ Sun, 10 Mar 2019 23:18:28 -0400 I have this short story I’ve written and was wondering if y’all would mind critiquing it for me. The character, Nova, is a rebel spy in a dystopian type government (her parents are high ranking government officials so this places her in ideal situations to gather intel for the rebellion at work). I wanted to explore the beginning of her joining…[Read more]

]]> 0 76b7d1b97a94c69c5789012ee138c3e6 Charis Etter replied to the topic Relatable Main Character or Not? in the forum Apprentice Island Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/relatable-main-character-or-not/#post-81603 Sun, 10 Mar 2019 23:13:25 -0400 Your story sounds very intriguing. I want to read the whole thing when you’re done, if you don’t mind.

Adelaide is a sympathetic character. I would suggest mentioning her reasons for forming a rebellion closer to the beginning, though. I didn’t understand why she was doing anything until that was explained at the end of chapter one. And if a…[Read more]

]]> 0 e78282159d1ba6af17ea3abef0568b20 Charis Etter replied to the topic Character Design in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/character-design/page/2/#post-81601 Sun, 10 Mar 2019 22:55:27 -0400 @theclumsy_lamplighter (tag anyone else who was curious)

I am so sorry it has taken me forever to get back to this. School and work were crazy, but I’m back now! Ok on to the female descriptions:

Nova: Black hair, pixie cut, long bangs hang to the side of her face; 5’3”; reddish-brown eyes; muscles from training her whole life; Asian com…[Read more]

]]> 0 096714649874dcfdb43bd6eff1364325 Charis Etter replied to the topic Character Design in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/character-design/page/2/#post-70436 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 18:34:58 -0400 @the-fledgling-artist That looks awesome! Thanks! I love it!

@thetessinator Lol glad you like it. And go for it! Creativity is meant to be shared.

@theclumsy_lamplighter I’ll get you the female descriptions as soon as I can. I’m not a place right now where I’m able to access the document with all the descriptions.

]]> 0 2fc1c434bc7cfa5ac40ae199c612aa1e Charis Etter replied to the topic Character Design in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/character-design/page/2/#post-70435 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 18:33:46 -0400 @the-fledgling-artist That looks awesome! Thanks! I love it!

@thetessinator Lol glad you like it. And go for it! Creativity is meant to be shared.

]]> 0 026195958b1e674aeb93a90f74aa9e54 Charis Etter replied to the topic Hello; 안녕하세요; 你好 (that's all the languages I know, sorry) in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/hello-%ec%95%88%eb%85%95%ed%95%98%ec%84%b8%ec%9a%94-%e4%bd%a0%e5%a5%bd-thats-all-the-languages-i-know-sorry/page/2/#post-70434 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 18:31:20 -0400 @theclumsy_lamplighter To me, the beds were normal. I think y’all Americans have beds that are too soft sometimes. But if you imagine throwing a thick blanket on a hardwood floor, that’s kinda all it was.

The food was so much better than the Westernized versions people make here. They had so many more spices and flavours. We make some at home…[Read more]

]]> 0 adbe7634fa5d67f41bf3b906095de2cb Charis Etter changed their profile picture https://storyembers.org/activity/p/38787/ Sat, 05 Jan 2019 02:28:09 -0400 0 1831f1db91d6baf5871391c2a7a54b12 Charis Etter replied to the topic Welcome to Apprentice Island! in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-apprentice-island/page/3/#post-69559 Sat, 05 Jan 2019 02:23:32 -0400 Hey Y’all! I’m new here! I usually watch forums for a few days before adding my own comments but I figured I’d try to be friendly(-er)…

]]> 0 6a8eab0ec14aeca4aba30220bb256124 Charis Etter replied to the topic Hello; 안녕하세요; 你好 (that's all the languages I know, sorry) in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/hello-%ec%95%88%eb%85%95%ed%95%98%ec%84%b8%ec%9a%94-%e4%bd%a0%e5%a5%bd-thats-all-the-languages-i-know-sorry/page/2/#post-69558 Sat, 05 Jan 2019 02:17:11 -0400 @theclumsy_lamplighter I’m American. I currently live in Colorado, but we lived in NE Asia for 12+ years as missionaries. (I am perfectly happy to answer any questions you have about any of my childhood lol. Also, if you’re really curious, I started a blog about it that I update periodically: https://tckcultureshock.wordpress.com)

Quick…[Read more]

]]> 0 19b5c38637d9c5291f9661378ec5fa2c Charis Etter replied to the topic Character Design in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/character-design/#post-69557 Sat, 05 Jan 2019 02:12:41 -0400 @the-fledgling-artist Jørgan Alioth would probably dress in a cotton shirt of some kind (I never imagined anything but the color really–he is a farmer so probably not anything very form fitting, but pretty much up to your imagination) and pants with pockets and of a color that might hide stains and dirt easily (again, style is up to…[Read more]

]]> 0 aaa278326cd212b9d70b63b288776d60 Charis Etter replied to the topic Character Design in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/character-design/#post-69035 Thu, 03 Jan 2019 01:42:12 -0400 should I put these on the other conversation?

]]> 0 5cc0ca55e2a11d6e88edfea0a0b1958a Charis Etter replied to the topic Character Design in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/character-design/#post-69034 Thu, 03 Jan 2019 01:41:33 -0400 Here are some ideas just to start. Let me know if you have questions or prefer female options better.

Male options: It is a futuristic SciFi Dystopian world that involves space travel so feel free to add that into any designs.

Jørgan: 17 years old; Dirty-blond hair, longish crew cut (usually a bit of a mess); blue eyes; 5’11”ish; muscular from…[Read more]

]]> 0 448143a36e0175ab4a33aa3ba632f741 Charis Etter replied to the topic Character Design in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/character-design/#post-69025 Thu, 03 Jan 2019 01:07:48 -0400 @the-fledgling-artist @theclumsy_lamplighter Sorry y’all, I couldn’t find the other post *oops*. There is no time crunch whatsoever. I write in my spare time too and skip parts I can’t think of on the spot (usually descriptions) so I can go back to them.

Should I give you some basic descriptions here or how does this work? (Sorry I’m new and…[Read more]

]]> 0 8ae12e34d1c066fdd2070e102acac23d Charis Etter replied to the topic Torture Scenes in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/torture-scenes/page/2/#post-69023 Thu, 03 Jan 2019 01:03:26 -0400 @kari-karast

As my sisters age, I will probably write older things too. At the moment, though, I try to stay within their maturity and emotional understanding and allow them to maintain a childhood innocence while they can.

]]> 0 b897077fe20597e721c2f480e38f5e8d Charis Etter replied to the topic Hello; 안녕하세요; 你好 (that's all the languages I know, sorry) in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/hello-%ec%95%88%eb%85%95%ed%95%98%ec%84%b8%ec%9a%94-%e4%bd%a0%e5%a5%bd-thats-all-the-languages-i-know-sorry/page/2/#post-69020 Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:57:02 -0400 @theclumsy_lamplighter 3 bedroom house but we converted half the basement into a 4th bedroom lol. Plus the oldest sister is married so she doesn’t need a bedroom. But yes, it was definitely crazy growing up.

Thanks! I grew up in China and Korea so I love their culture and language.

]]> 0 1d9050854984a633dbe1e9f6a9c8f2b0 Charis Etter replied to the topic The Ordinary Vs The Extraordinary in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/the-ordinary-vs-the-extraordinary/#post-68911 Wed, 02 Jan 2019 15:22:42 -0400 @valtmy That’s a good analysis. I was thinking something along the lines of  the Secret Agent Dingledorf series by Bill Meyers. The protagonist is more of a #2 character, but the villain is more #3. The protagonist will get home from school and then go fight crime (hence his #2 persona), but the villain (I think) is seen trying to go shopping or…[Read more]

]]> 0 7f9552e4bcceba6986bc823cff78c126 Charis Etter started the topic Character Design in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/character-design/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 15:16:56 -0400 I couldn’t find a topic like this already started, but maybe I missed it. If I did,  sorry.

Anyway, I have a character (or ten) that is in my head but I could really use an illustration for descriptive purposes. If you’re interested let me know (or direct me to the correct topic). I do not plan to use any of your art for any purpose other than…[Read more]

]]> 0 22aaf284fc348486d05d4b91d9412850 Charis Etter replied to the topic Hello; 안녕하세요; 你好 (that's all the languages I know, sorry) in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/hello-%ec%95%88%eb%85%95%ed%95%98%ec%84%b8%ec%9a%94-%e4%bd%a0%e5%a5%bd-thats-all-the-languages-i-know-sorry/#post-68909 Wed, 02 Jan 2019 15:11:35 -0400 @theclumsy_lamplighter I’m the third of six girls lol there’s a lot of us (just wait til I start having brother-in-laws **cringes** it’s hard enough to keep track as it is)

I’ll check it out!

]]> 0 394e0711837a1e1a7b369dbee0abcf40 Charis Etter replied to the topic The Ordinary Vs The Extraordinary in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/the-ordinary-vs-the-extraordinary/#post-68897 Wed, 02 Jan 2019 13:30:46 -0400 Great topic! I spent a bit of time trying to think of another category, but I think you’ve pretty much covered it.

I would love to read some of your #3 stories. I like those, but sadly there aren’t many that are written well enough for me to be able to read them. I do love the comedic aspects of it, though. I haven’t found many well written…[Read more]

]]> 0 be6f5dc996ededf3920f8bc1f99ef821 Charis Etter replied to the topic Torture Scenes in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/torture-scenes/page/2/#post-68894 Wed, 02 Jan 2019 12:53:24 -0400 @kari-karast

That’s another good idea. The reason for the torture scene is that 1) I need the villain to get certain information that she will eventually provide and 2) I need her to lose the eye so she can have a cyborg one for later scenes.

Since I am writing this with a 10-12 age level in mind, I’m probably not going to show so much pain, but…[Read more]

]]> 0 8bef2000c3fba67ffde2337a241287e4 Charis Etter replied to the topic Hello; 안녕하세요; 你好 (that's all the languages I know, sorry) in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/hello-%ec%95%88%eb%85%95%ed%95%98%ec%84%b8%ec%9a%94-%e4%bd%a0%e5%a5%bd-thats-all-the-languages-i-know-sorry/#post-68893 Wed, 02 Jan 2019 12:47:51 -0400 @theclumsy_lamplighter Amen!!!!

That’s cool. I have several friends who love to take my characters and draw them anime style for me. My sister–not @theresa-play (who really should be a professional artist because she’s that good) also draws for me. My drawings are pretty bad in comparison lol. I draw maps and such, but that’s about it.

I’ve got…[Read more]

]]> 0 7752606104a8eee520cb8662d5f32bb1 Charis Etter replied to the topic Torture Scenes in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/torture-scenes/page/2/#post-68873 Wed, 02 Jan 2019 01:52:22 -0400 @kari-karast Hey thanks. Since I see you’re a Star Wars fan, I was imagining something similar to (but not exactly like) the interrogation probes. But since this character is trained to resist interrogation, they then have to catch her off guard be a bit more inventive.

Your idea is a good one though. I’ll keep it in mind as I get closer to the…[Read more]

]]> 0 ad0a0eda75a387a5d2e8430637cb4439 Charis Etter replied to the topic Hello; 안녕하세요; 你好 (that's all the languages I know, sorry) in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/hello-%ec%95%88%eb%85%95%ed%95%98%ec%84%b8%ec%9a%94-%e4%bd%a0%e5%a5%bd-thats-all-the-languages-i-know-sorry/#post-68872 Wed, 02 Jan 2019 01:47:30 -0400 @theclumsy_lamplighter What kind of illustrations do you do? Just your own or do you take requests? Did you draw your profile pic?

]]> 0 8fcd8b1b52892a7fe54fa0d06b8d264d Charis Etter replied to the topic Hello; 안녕하세요; 你好 (that's all the languages I know, sorry) in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/hello-%ec%95%88%eb%85%95%ed%95%98%ec%84%b8%ec%9a%94-%e4%bd%a0%e5%a5%bd-thats-all-the-languages-i-know-sorry/#post-68870 Wed, 02 Jan 2019 01:45:36 -0400 @theclumsy_lamplighter

There was an idea, on KingdomPen, that each person’s username would represent them in a group book someone was writing. There was fan art and everything for it. My sister @thersa-play requested to be a centaur in the book. I wasn’t very involved at that time so I became known as Alia’s sister or the Centaur’s…[Read more]

]]> 0 f1772d97b1d503a3978fe0b8ab398cf9 Charis Etter replied to the topic Hello; 안녕하세요; 你好 (that's all the languages I know, sorry) in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/hello-%ec%95%88%eb%85%95%ed%95%98%ec%84%b8%ec%9a%94-%e4%bd%a0%e5%a5%bd-thats-all-the-languages-i-know-sorry/#post-68610 Sun, 30 Dec 2018 20:34:52 -0400 @selah-chelyah Thanks! I was born with it.

@ashira I’m 20 (I know, I’m old) but I started on KP at 16. I love the way all these guys set up everything.

]]> 0 2358cb12a56202dbfad0089f8869144a Charis Etter replied to the topic Torture Scenes in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/torture-scenes/#post-68609 Sun, 30 Dec 2018 20:25:24 -0400 @sarah-inkdragon That’s a good point. (don’t worry, you made total sense to me lol) She may not even need to lose the eye due to infection, I just need her to have a need to replace right eye with a cybernetic one following the torture and rescue/escape (I’m undecided on that still).

It is a futuristic sci-fi/dystopian world so they have a lot of…[Read more]

]]> 0 34ff516f0ab331f5f076f1330b8af3e4 Charis Etter started the topic Hello; 안녕하세요; 你好 (that's all the languages I know, sorry) in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/hello-%ec%95%88%eb%85%95%ed%95%98%ec%84%b8%ec%9a%94-%e4%bd%a0%e5%a5%bd-thats-all-the-languages-i-know-sorry/ Sat, 29 Dec 2018 23:06:11 -0400 I figured I should officially introduce myself…probably should have done this first, but oh well.

Hi, I’m Charis. I’m @theresa-play ‘s sister. For those of you from KP, you’ll probably get my @name but for those who started here on SE…well, I’ll tell you if you ask.

Since this is a writing site, I’m sure y’all’ll be curious about favorite…[Read more]

]]> 0 2e33c28383fcd8d9d8e90f7fd94e61a1 Charis Etter replied to the topic Torture Scenes in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/torture-scenes/#post-68472 Sat, 29 Dec 2018 22:51:15 -0400 Cool! Thanks guys!

]]> 0 e024c59b219d71ffd834021cbda0cdec Charis Etter replied to the topic Torture Scenes in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/torture-scenes/#post-68470 Sat, 29 Dec 2018 22:43:56 -0400 @taylorclogston Oh lol sorry I need to brush up on my abbreviations I guess. Thanks!

]]> 0 acbdeafc4cf7e15f562103fe4b158381 Charis Etter's profile was updated https://storyembers.org/activity/p/37700/ Sat, 29 Dec 2018 22:41:59 -0400 0 8b92466a42ee249bbe8c56249efd2af4 Charis Etter replied to the topic Torture Scenes in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/torture-scenes/#post-68468 Sat, 29 Dec 2018 22:37:29 -0400 @taylorclogston Thanks, Eragon was a good reminder. I had forgotten those scenes. What does IMO stand for?

@ashira I haven’t heard of SE, what is it? it sounds good!

]]> 0 6f29ef6a9b8fbae0d77555f0f8a22790 Charis Etter replied to the topic Torture Scenes in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/torture-scenes/#post-68356 Sat, 29 Dec 2018 13:43:57 -0400 @selah-chelyah Yes, we’re sisters. @theresa-play just likes to pretend she’s not related, but being a centaur was kinda a dead giveaway….

]]> 0 73e950d6db04031e2d5bf95855e353e1 Charis Etter started the topic Torture Scenes in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/torture-scenes/ Sat, 29 Dec 2018 02:45:13 -0400 I wasn’t sure where to put this question (plotting? themes? I don’t know) so I’m shoving it here. I figure @daeus-lamb can yell at me later if it’s in the wrong spot (joking, joking…please don’t yell at me).

Ok, on to the question: in my current book, a character is going to be tortured to the point of leaving major scars and even losing an eye…[Read more]

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