Joshua Scheele

@rose-colored-fancy

Right, I suppose they are. lol I have been cautioned in the past from using made-up fantasy names used by someone else particularly commercial entertainment groups for legal reasons. I am not sure how true that is but it seems logical as some groups can be sensitive to possible copyright issues. Otherwise real-world names…[Read more]

@rose-colored-fancy

Thanks! I have noticed in Brandon Sanderson’s books like Stormlight Archive and Mistborn, he only gives surnames to rich/nobility. I think Europe did the same thing in the late middle ages and common people had nicknames.

So far I have been using fantasy name generators and I usually find a name and then tweak it so it…[Read more]

@gbfruitbat

Thanks, I will have some fun with that idea. The first era of my story is probably most relatable to Lotr, so I probably won’t use real names, unless it is something like Sam short for Samwise.

I do like lotr method for surnames. I will have plenty of nicknames that can act like a surname too. I think our surnames actually came from…[Read more]

@lavenderbookling

Hi Lavender! Welcome to the crew!

I am also working on my first fantasy novel. I also prefer Marvel because spiderman is my favorite superhero. I am starting to get into mythology a bit more but I love languages. I am slowly learning Latin to better understand the roots of English and also French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese,…[Read more]

@r-m-archer
Yeah, thanks. I am sure I will eventually figure it out.

@r-m-archer
Yes, I have been constantly exploring what they have for instruction but does not seem to be as in-depth as I would like. I have kinda figured out the articles but they keep hinting you can do more with them, mainly customizing them to fit what you need.  That part I want to learn and will leave the cool cosmetic stuff for later.

@taylorclogston

Well, I guess I am more frustrated with trying to draw a good map that seems fitting for my story but can’t seem to find the right layout. My main issue is that I need to draw a world map and then be able to take a regional and enlarge it to give more in-depth detail for each book. It seems to be possible but the first issue is…[Read more]

@inkhorn

Good question! I would honestly say everything. For fantasy, I try to make it as rational as possible for both religious and scientific aspects.

Planetary :

Atmosphere, terrain, materials that can be used for crafting, food/water resources, is it easy or harsh to survive, Is it made of one or many biomes, (if you are doing magic or…[Read more]

@emma-walker

This is will be very helpful for feedback for what I come up with. I will probably end up cooking up names and then giving them meaning after I have fully figured out my cultures.

@emma-walker

Sure! Though I often make up my character names.

@inkhorn

Nice! Same here for the worldbuilding aspect! Though several people here have told me, minus the invention of languages, I am being far more ambitious than CS Lewis and Tolkien. XD

In case you have not noticed yet, it is important to put the person’s username tag like @erynne and I have done when responding to you. And that is totally…[Read more]

@inkhorn

Hey! welcome to the crew! So far God has this site and people who also come here have been the best thing in my writing journey. I used to write short stories in highschool but just for myself. Now that I am 26, I have finally decided to start writing my first fantasy novel that Lord willing, will become a series ( a very large series…[Read more]

@erynne
XD Yeah that is never an easy thing to do and I often get emotional breaking characters like her. I often have to listen to sad/solemn music to get into that mindset. However, I try to balance it out by providing her with plenty of people who love her with godly unconditional love and will support her through everything. My emotions really…[Read more]

@erynne

Sorry XD I promise not all my characters have it this hard. My world is torn by war which leaves orphans and widows in its path. My main group of characters are survivors brought together to help forge a haven of peace and prosperity and will serve as a shield for others so they do not have to know such pain. It takes people of faith to…[Read more]

@erynne

1) Name: Nia Or Gia

I was thinking of Alsa but Nia is a great option too

2) Age: 17

I was thinking of 16-17

3) Career/Role in Story: Side character

At first but will be a personal friend, trainer, protector, and big sister to MC the first character I posted.

4) Personality: very quiet and softspoken with a fragile heart

She is…[Read more]

@erynne

Bahahahaha! That honestly made my day! XD