Story Embers | Skylarynn | Mentions https://storyembers.org/members/skylarynn/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning Skylarynn. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:35:20 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 3782e554507d6187ac1332028db1e82f Mr.Trip Williams replied to the topic Just had to share... in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/101177/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 21:39:30 -0400 aw, thank you,

@skylarynn

this came from my work in progress. I actually just finished writing it yesterday (yay!!!) but it still needs some ironing out… but I will be asking for beta readers here soon. =) Oh, it would be wonderful if I could get it published though!

]]> 0 9d6502aafd7514b996acddb1c4042d62 The Inkspiller replied to the topic Research of less-than-desirable topics (wounds, wound complications, etc.) in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/101018/ Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:25:33 -0400 @skylarynn

Yes! Midwives have known for thousands of years “the kiss of life” to revive newborns who weren’t breathing well on birth. While some overly academic physicians might have “interesting” ideas about resuscitation (such as covering the body in hot coals or pouring hot tea down the throat), your average barber surgeon / village healer…[Read more]

]]> 0 c89e4d0a7fcaea00cd8bc9461e8dad31 The Inkspiller replied to the topic Research of less-than-desirable topics (wounds, wound complications, etc.) in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/100928/ Fri, 15 Apr 2022 04:14:28 -0400 @skylarynn

So, you’re probably aware of this, being stabbed in the back is not healthy. The torso in general doesn’t have a lot of “good” places where the injury would not be too severe or long lasting. It may be counter intuitive, but the best place would be on the victim’s right side and upper back, piercing the lung. Particularly since you…[Read more]

]]> 0 d88e114d7dff7284bb8b5cfde7b28b9f The Inkspiller replied to the topic Research of less-than-desirable topics (wounds, wound complications, etc.) in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/100919/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 23:28:24 -0400 AND SO I RETURN FROM DEEP CRYOSTASIS.

@skylarynn

So, a background in weaponry:

As @rose-colored-fancy pointed out, a longsword is not a heavy weapon. A typical arming sword, or your classic one-handed sword, about 2-3 feet in length, would weigh in around 1-1.2 kilograms, or 2-2.5 pounds. This is the definitive “sword” of the Early and High…[Read more]

]]> 0 beb40ae03dd7a1a6c99ab22479ef59e4 Livi Ryddle replied to the topic Research of less-than-desirable topics (wounds, wound complications, etc.) in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/100886/ Tue, 12 Apr 2022 04:39:13 -0400 @skylarynn Hello hello! Took me a while to pop back on here – I don’t have notifications turned on and I only pop on once in a while when I remember to and have time :))

I agree with @rose-colored-fancy about the longsword thing. And I believe her take on the honey application is also accurate, though Jonathan would be the person to say for sure.…[Read more]

]]> 0 2751b1c339ff109987675b7e453da6d9 Rose replied to the topic Research of less-than-desirable topics (wounds, wound complications, etc.) in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/100735/ Sat, 02 Apr 2022 20:51:03 -0400 @skylarynn

Nice to see you again!

Thank you so much, that answers all my questions.  I was aware that longswords are actually pretty light but it slipped my mind… 🙃.  So my boy will have bad bruising, a nasty cut, and lots of stitches.  Got it.

Glad I could help! 😀 Have fun torturing your characters! XD

]]> 0 04fdc06eea2adc26cf0504129961d29a Rose replied to the topic Research of less-than-desirable topics (wounds, wound complications, etc.) in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/100707/ Fri, 01 Apr 2022 08:29:28 -0400 @skylarynn

Hi Skylarynn! I believe we met in the villains’ character castle a while ago! Nice to see you again!

Disclaimer, I have next to no medical knowledge, I’ll leave that to @the-inkspiller . However, I have some experience with longswords and some knowledge of medieval stuff (having researched it myself) So I’ll try to give you a partial…[Read more]

]]> 0 ab46b9ed7b8491c6fa1a50f474b5fb03 Kimmi replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/100541/ Sat, 26 Mar 2022 15:23:43 -0400 “Just…need air…” Alessio whispered, wilting again.

Nithel’s jaw set, and he nodded. He put his arm around Alessio, under the youth’s arms. He stared at the lowered head, the pain aching in this youth. He had to resist the urge to kiss him, and looked around the room. It would probably be easier to put Alessio over his back, but it would probabl…[Read more]

]]> 0 d14f1d61c5adfaf147057567fde914c9 Cathy replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/100532/ Sat, 26 Mar 2022 01:30:09 -0400 There wasn’t a chance of him making it through a dark, enclosed room ever again.

And he was bordering panic thinking about it, he couldn’t come up with a contingency for it. There wasn’t any controlling the situation or coming up with a plan. He just. couldn’t.

It was all just a haze of pain, numb and breaking into his marrow. It was like bo…[Read more]

]]> 0 3254246561c38e95088bdb4d30a90551 Kimmi replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/100100/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 03:14:03 -0400 Tears still slipped from Nithel’s eyes, but he felt Alessio relaxing. He gave the youth one last squeeze, Nithel’s head pushing against Alessio’s shoulder and neck, more tears falling. He pulled back, hands still on the youth’s arms, just enough to look into Alessio’s eyes. Nithel moved to where he could see them, if that means kneeling,…[Read more]

]]> 0 bb41e98b1b859ac7f20386bccbb315d6 Cathy replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/100092/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 23:32:19 -0400 …

Heheh…

😅

 

Get a grip,

Alessio didn’t have any energy to react at all, but the world didn’t stop just because he had. He knew they had to get moving, he had to come up with a plan, that was the only way to survive…

It wouldn’t happen. His brain couldn’t process anything else.

He felt himself pressed tighter, enclosed in warmth li…[Read more]

]]> 0 0f720030193ebf9217a04604575b88d5 Kimmi replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/100046/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:03:11 -0400 Alessio clutched Nithel madly. Like his son the first time Domnik saw a man’s arm severed. Like his son would clutch him at night, when Nithel stumbled on him, weeping. He shouldn’t have had to fight. Cruel world. Nay… it was man. But my son is a man. Avigail… He burns inside, aching enough for physical pain. Alessio, what did they do to…[Read more]

]]> 0 c1e370203504820db1bf03404d14432d Cathy replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/100041/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 23:39:07 -0400 “No, no…I should’ve expected it.”

Alessio squeezes his eyes shut, trying to block out the words. He’d always taken the responsibility like that, as if it was his fault whenever someone hurt him. Nithel didn’t deserve any of this. What if Alessio was just as abusive as his family, inadvertent or not?

They called people with special powers aber…[Read more]

]]> 0 c3cee94afe270c1318b9f936037ea011 Kimmi replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/100029/ Sun, 06 Mar 2022 20:42:15 -0400 Nithel hadn’t been expecting the punch. He’d only wanted to stop Alessio from breaking his hand on the stone, to calm him down, to make him breathe. But Nithel slung back against the wall, stars dancing in his vision, and pain cutting up his jaw. He released Alessio, one hand reaching back to steady himself against the stone, the other flying to…[Read more]

]]> 0 f49f2f013fcfb558b7f0e028297240a6 Cathy replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/100028/ Sun, 06 Mar 2022 19:01:25 -0400 “Alessio.”

There weren’t any windows, and it was dark and trapped. He knew he recognized the voice, but he didn’t have time to think. It always smelled like urine, or something sick that you could never forget. He’d die before he let them drag him back there.

Someone grabbed his hand and Alessio jerked back against the wall.

“Let me go!” H…[Read more]

]]> 0 eacc183955c9e731231c204e35e7d006 Kimmi replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/99747/ Sun, 27 Feb 2022 00:06:46 -0400 “Alessio.” Nithel’s voice was softer than he expected it to be, but steady and firm. He slipped between Alessio and the wall, catching the youth’s flying hand in both of his, squeezing, keeping it from moving. He looked into Alessio’s eyes, pain fighting fatigue in them. Fear, but a calmness that was stronger. Nithel stood there a moment longer,…[Read more]

]]> 0 a38996cf7d0e5828295d413823858caf Cathy replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/99743/ Sat, 26 Feb 2022 23:28:54 -0400 Just kill me now…

This was a long, sick agonizing discussion that he was trying to mediate in. And any braincell not actively engaged in strategizing and debating was calculating what the chances were that someone would just stab him already. This was why he couldn’t rely on people; people argue and never get anything done if they have to wor…[Read more]

]]> 0 264b8694c7adebf95be4c00cd99bf252 Kimmi replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/99680/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 23:14:10 -0400 The discussion around the table turned into a debate of those present. A sometimes heated, and elongated one.

My Lord Castle was about as sick of it, as My Lord Castle could sense many of the beings were. My Lord Castle was about to do something.

—-

Nithel sat, not looking at anyone as he chewed and rubbed his chin. He had tuned most of the…[Read more]

]]> 0 dfdb9c1e7785ff8c40dc6df0c0b07e08 Cathy replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/99345/ Sun, 06 Feb 2022 20:04:13 -0400 Nithel’s first look instantly told him his friend did not want to be called on, almost as much as Alessio had not wanted to socially interact with anyone when he first arrived. He still wasn’t really comfortable with it… Alessio promptly filed that away feeling really bad for making his friend uncomfortable.

After a time, Nithel did speak, thoug…[Read more]

]]> 0 ecf842ddfb349f55c134e4a79816d273 Kimmi replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/99167/ Sat, 29 Jan 2022 23:02:50 -0400 “What’s your opinion?”

Nithel’s blood ran cold a moment when he heard those words, upon realizing they were directed at him.

The dragon rumbled, “We should move on.”

The thing’s presence was unsettling, but Nithel thought the phrase had saved him from answering. Nithel slowly stood with his new bag, sheathing his knife.

“Noted.” Alessio looke…[Read more]

]]> 0 9d3154c5a3c8d03b1b607443856519b7 Kimmi replied to the topic Character Castle in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/98996/ Sun, 23 Jan 2022 19:30:54 -0400 @skylarynn

It’s good to see you again! How have you been?

_________

@this-is-not-an-alien

School’s been alright!

And oooh!!! You’re starting a newsletter!!!!!!!!!!! (Or have you started one? What are you planning on sending? Have I subscribed yet?)

Have you finished the college and disability applications yet?
How do you think that will go?…[Read more]

]]> 0 5d731f8319619da4c1390deb712a7373 Kimmi replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/98994/ Sun, 23 Jan 2022 19:26:59 -0400 My Lord Castle is getting impatient but forces My Lord Castle to wait.

*begins coming up with mischief for if they stay, though he didn’t expect it* And ooh. Moo hoo ha-

___________

Nithel’s stomach flips when the man lifts his shirt enough to show the scars. Memories rush him, ones he’d tried desperately to forget but refused to leave.

Nithel…[Read more]

]]> 0 290268992fc50c08b8d9bb85f84fbaa5 Cathy replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/98962/ Sat, 22 Jan 2022 19:40:28 -0400 Alessio watched Nithel let the food roll back on the table, unobtrusively slipping his shirt back on. He dropped his gaze, starting to feel wretched for letting his jumpiness spread. His friend had to practically stay on pins and needles to keep him from having a meltdown. Why couldn’t he just–?
Alessio consciously halted his thoughts there. Nit…[Read more]

]]> 0 12625c7d806251b92d77a91955ec8f61 Kimmi replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/98730/ Sun, 16 Jan 2022 04:44:07 -0400 “Who did that?” Alessio growled and Nithel looked up. His brows furrowed, and for a moment, he had no idea what the youth meant. Then he saw where he was looking, and Nithel’s eyes turned a bit heavy.

He was about to answer, when Alessio tried to apologize, “Sorry.. sorry, I wasn’t…devils.”

Nithel’s brows furrowed a bit more, and he doesn’t k…[Read more]

]]> 0 cad61844fa39849ed629ebe7bda91cdf Cathy replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/98726/ Sat, 15 Jan 2022 21:51:42 -0400 Nithel pulled off his shirt which made Alessio uncomfortable, regardless of the circumstance. He was trying not to think of him. But Alessio could’ve somewhat laughed off his edginess at this point until his eyes alighted on the bruised and cut marks on his body. Everything else blacked out, his mind went blank like he’d been shot. Nithel was say…[Read more]

]]> 0 f75822593ff0320fdb167749c0bc6cb5 Kimmi replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/98686/ Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:06:48 -0400 “It looks…safe enough.” Alessio said.

Nithel licked his lips after trying a fruit. It was… sweet. But also tart and filling. Like something his eldest daughter would bake. Nithel’s heart tugged, his eyes serious. He looked at Alessio a moment, before pulling off his shirt, and looking back at the food. Nithel’s skin was deeply tanned. There…[Read more]

]]> 0 41e6235a427391ce695bdde185294073 Cathy replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/98201/ Wed, 22 Dec 2021 23:05:20 -0400 Alessio had decided to leave out the part where “immune” was loosely defined as “won’t kill me” but it was a moot point now. He only caught Nithel the moment he popped some sort of nuts in his mouth. For two seconds Alessio completely panicked. But his friend grabbed another fruit and he didn’t drop dead or anything…
But Nithel’s action made Ale…[Read more]

]]> 0 61b672f279f8ae9987b341270e9853d4 Kimmi replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/98116/ Tue, 21 Dec 2021 03:37:19 -0400 My Lord Castle just waits.

——————-

When the table appeared, Nithel’s stomach flipped and his mouth watered. It had been two nights since he’d eaten the dried rusk. How long since he’d actually had food, though. Egad… He wanted to fall upon the fruit, the meat, the bread, and truthfully, the possibility of poison hadn’t even crossed…[Read more]

]]> 0 d7288d54f6863f63dfc7a7e046ef07be Cathy replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/98108/ Mon, 20 Dec 2021 23:59:18 -0400 No waaait. *Cackles maniacally*

 

Alessio had gone through a lot of different scenarios. He’d tried to think through every possible consequence and contingency.
But…it was quiet…
Probably not a good sign. That usually meant whatever punishment lay in store for him was going to be a lot worse. He tried to breath slowly and not look as terri…[Read more]

]]> 0 c1ae68ae01317bd1e9015624c45c8539 Kimmi replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/97990/ Sat, 18 Dec 2021 06:41:37 -0400 As the castle groaned, Nithel’s eyes widened, and he stepped back against the wall. Then as stones started to drop his lips parted in shock. He wanted to hide underneath something but there was nowhere to hide. No shelter from the rock. Nothing. And Alessio, standing right in the middle as debris fell.

Nithel wanted to order him to move, but move…[Read more]

]]> 0 74a071a99da4ad92158bf77ebca997ca Cathy replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/97868/ Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:01:12 -0400 The rumbling had, in fact, terrified Alessio. But he was very, very stubborn and he had “a plan”.
He’d done this before, or at least something like it. Devils, he was comparing the Castle more and more to the wizard. It was like, having it happen all over again. The same helplessness, same kind of control-freak and the same immortal dread. Only…[Read more]

]]> 0 72f5030fcec54fc65051a70e51f5bd53 Kimmi replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/97847/ Thu, 16 Dec 2021 20:37:12 -0400 “Alright,” Alessio said, and most looked his directions. “Most of you each come from different worlds with different powers or capabilities, one of the only constants is that you all have secrets.”

*Nithel has no clue what his ‘power’/’capability’ was*

__________________

The Lord Castle, could feel the emotions of the young one rising. Flamed…[Read more]

]]> 0 df528c337612e4834e11cbaebcfa47eb Cathy replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/97718/ Tue, 14 Dec 2021 02:19:26 -0400 Nithel’s eyes shone just a little and he nodded to Alessio.
“I will do as you say.” He said. Alessio wasn’t sure how to respond to that. Shouldn’t it be the other way around? Alessio didn’t really count himself as a leader but everyone else seemed to…
“Um…right.” Arguing would waste valuable time…
Alessio looked around, trying to gauge every…[Read more]

]]> 0 a76e65ab950242258d87d8f0e884221a Kimmi replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/97528/ Fri, 10 Dec 2021 16:03:17 -0400 Nithel smiled inside at Alessio’s laughter. Then when the laughter didn’t stop, Nithel’s eyes got a hesitant twinkle. He had made the youth laugh. (Albeit unintentionally.) *thoughts/sweet memories of home*

Nithel gave Alessio a small bow with his head. I’m glad you laughed.

Alessio coughed a few times, then after a moment, he answered.…[Read more]

]]> 0 6ea8fad2a7ce2467936f38d2919a0fab Kimmi replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/97405/ Wed, 08 Dec 2021 21:13:51 -0400 “Don’t give up now.” Alessio whispered, his voice husky.

Nithel cleared his throat silently, feeling the pressure of Alessio’s hand on his shoulder. Like a friend. Were they friends?

Nithel trembled inside. How he wanted his wife in his arms again. To weep with her. For her to caress him, and tell him that though things would change, she would…[Read more]

]]> 0 49bc1471cfa2cc6d59a1c9e92ceb2a7c Cathy replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/97269/ Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:24:13 -0400 “I have two daughters, a son, and the last time I saw my wife, we were expecting another.” Nithel said. Four children…how long had he been married? Alessio was trying to do the math because it was easier to process than his feelings. “My elder daughter is about your age.”

Mathematical gesticulations froze his mind.

Nithel said it like Alessio…[Read more]

]]> 0 eb31559484bdc758d0911d8f54c0849c Cathy replied to the topic Villains' Character Castle in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/97214/ Sat, 04 Dec 2021 20:06:36 -0400 Ok I know this has nothing to do with anything and barely even belongs in the Villian’s Character Castle but @skylarynn, I found a picture of Karayan…

]]> 0 c7f593878d89d4a34217cdca20fea3ae Kimmi replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/97213/ Sat, 04 Dec 2021 19:29:27 -0400 Nithel could see the struggle in Alessio and was sorry. *wants to explain, very badly… if he could… *

Nithel then nods, and a smile touches his lips. A sadness filled his eyes as well. “I have two daughters, a son, and the last time I saw my wife, we were expecting another.” I have not met them yet. “My elder daughter is about your…[Read more]

]]> 0 2211fb5d4538902a0591ccdbe88264a1 Kimmi replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/97145/ Fri, 03 Dec 2021 04:02:53 -0400 Nithel can see the pain and rushing in Alessio’s eyes struggling. Staring at the strap around his neck. Abni, I do remember you. Not much, but- Images flash through the back of his mind. But mostly, he remembers the emotions he had when with the youth.

Alessio blurts out, his eyes begging likely more than he wished, “Do you remember where you g…[Read more]

]]> 0 69c546d2f081aa36f7c308ac88d66442 Kimmi replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/96711/ Fri, 26 Nov 2021 18:14:48 -0400 He looked well? He chose not to debate that.

“Mayra…” Nithel repeated slowly, looking down, but also at her face. It was hurting her, his lack of remembrance. If it meant anything, the name was beautiful. “Your name is lovely.” … “And I’m sorry.”

He glanced at Alessio, wondering if he was the youth he had at the back of his memory. Wondering…[Read more]

]]> 0 49a7cf3dc85e2d38fa7e16a762f9f2b9 Kimmi replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/96705/ Fri, 26 Nov 2021 14:47:12 -0400 Nithel’s brows furrowed when a girl approached him. Then he felt awful when she knew his name as well, and his eyes saddened. I don’t know her. Nithel nods once, slowly, “I am Nithel,” son of Father. I am the son of my father.

He wanted to ask for her name, but didn’t want to betray he didn’t remember her. “I-” He took a small step back, then…[Read more]

]]> 0 4b775eee259d5ca0552bc7c1a78dce95 EmilyRemixed replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/96696/ Fri, 26 Nov 2021 02:02:17 -0400 Lupa growled as the walls shifted and changed and she stared after her wolf friend as she was sucked away and reappeared in a cathedral of sorts with everyone else.

Huffing, annoyed, and wanting to go home, she shook out her fur and shifted back into a human. Tossing her dark hair over her shoulder she moved to the front of the gathered people…[Read more]

]]> 0 243d36dc9b3cdb86bf83787251408b2a Kimmi replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/96658/ Thu, 25 Nov 2021 02:28:00 -0400 The boy was clearly uncomfortable, unsure what to say or do. He was just a bit older than Nithel’s daughter, maybe the same age. Nithel’s lips didn’t change, but a partial smile touched his eyes. Relax. All Nithel’s troubles still vied for attention in the back of his mind, and he didn’t know how he was able to give the smile. At least… you…[Read more]

]]> 0 8596024d9c292f1e6cc9d0b395e46ea7 Kimmi replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/96626/ Wed, 24 Nov 2021 03:22:59 -0400 No. Nithel’s stomach twisted as the walls gave way, and different things took their place. He wanted to shut his eyes, but he didn’t think it was a good idea. Not when anyone could do anything.

Dragon. He had a faint remembrance of the dream that had put them in his knowledge. He’d told tales with the giant lizards as villains many a time since…[Read more]

]]> 0 75bbe15b2157248633e6a8a113c63339 Joelle Stone replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/96606/ Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:05:08 -0400 Malvat stared – four newcomers, all at once. The first two were obviously brother and sister, obviously nervous and disoriented, and obviously not able to guard their thoughts (Denali?). Evie and Dominic, if he read their minds correctly. Evie would be hard to manipulate – her dislike of animals was clear in some of her memories. But Dominic… he…[Read more]

]]> 0 4fd7fe18621cde65b623b44dea5dc52a Kimmi replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/96601/ Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:45:47 -0400 Nithel breathed in and out, trying to catch his breath. Trying to understand. Had he fallen in a pit? Unlikely. Voices. Stone ground.

He felt at his side to make sure his sword was still strapped to him. Someone was talking to him. Voice kind. He didn’t know if he believed in kindnes- But no, he did. Nithel pushed his chest up a bit, then his…[Read more]

]]> 0 ead27c6dc1e10af17c866de8765800dd Cathy replied to the topic Fantasy Character Castle Chronicles n.1 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/96581/ Tue, 23 Nov 2021 01:31:58 -0400 Alessio had been so preoccupied with…well everything, he didn’t notice Jericho until her touch made him flinch. Why couldn’t he just stop flinching at everything…Her hand was warm, after everything it made him want to just let himself fall apart like there was nothing else to worry about. So tired of trying to suppress everything to keep functio…[Read more]

]]> 0 2497e197236d3f63c2d05aed49f44c58 Cathy replied to the topic Character Castle in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/96406/ Fri, 19 Nov 2021 19:56:07 -0400 @skylarynn

Ack! My bad *facepalms on desk which is conveniently in front of my face enough I can tell it’s a desk 😂😂*

]]> 0 0058adb7c0fb4f6597cb0ac672c2870d Cathy started the topic I'VE STARTED A NEWSLETTER! PROBABLY!!! in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/96363/ Fri, 19 Nov 2021 01:42:30 -0400 HI GUYS!!!!
After finally pulling out Ehud and Rosario from the Character Castle 2.0, my co-author @rusted-knight and I agreed to start hosting a newsletter for anybody interested in seeing more of the characters and, well, their actual story…
The newsletter will be featuring a Prohibition-era steampunk webtoon with two main characters on o…[Read more]

]]> 0 12dfbf371f92c1e6070458e55a54e726 Cathy replied to the topic Character Castle in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/96182/ Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:00:28 -0400 Ow, poor thing! *bowls over with another hug*

Yeah, my mom’s unofficially diagnosed all of us for ADHD but doesn’t like the idea of medication for that so I just started studying up when I was old enough (read “when I had a character with ADHD and went through twenty different posts like ‘THIS IS NOT NORMAL!?!?!?!?!’”)

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