Ahh, elves. Are there any creatures more beautiful, elegant and deadly than the elves? One could argue fey, but technically speaking, elves are descended from those magic folk too. While they no longer have ties to the fairy realm, a touch of magic still resides among the race. The elves of Duir'Aion are a varied … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour: Elves
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A question of character…
Duir'Aion is populated by a myriad of characters. Heroes and villains dot the landscape, and the innocent and not so innocent are usually unfortunate collateral damage in the battles they fight. I believe strongly in character, and before I ever start writing I'm nearly always figuring out the villain first, and the heroes second. Why? … Continue reading A question of character…
Hidden Deus Ex Machina
I have one last stanza left in the Tale of aMinor Chord and I'm currently stumped. Not on how to finish but whether or not I had inadvertently used a Deus Ex Machina. In the Tale of a Minor Chord, the protagonist must fight for his life in the Crimson Ring. A trial by combat. … Continue reading Hidden Deus Ex Machina
A Darkness Rising 