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A little break from the Sketchtember prompts for a sec. Last couple days got busy so I'm playing catch up x_x
We've been playing around with Unvale.io as a way to organize our characters (sorta like Toyhou.se). The first time we fiddled around with it, it was neat to see pages for a gallery, traits, and even a written section for an OC. I just posted a drabble in there, so go check it out if you wanna read some pre-teen intro shenanigans :') MyungJin's kind of a butt, but what 12-year-old isn't?
Jade Street Protection Service #1 (2016) // Black Mask
“Kai, Saba, Noemi, Divya, and Emma are (bad) students at Matsdotter Academy, an elite private school for magical girls. When they all meet for the first time in a totally unfair detention, these punk rock witch delinquents cut class and discover the fates Matsdotter has in store for them are even more sinister than they suspected. “
Story: Katy Rex, art: Fabian Lelay, cover: Annie Wu and Kiki Jenkin
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This series was so flipping good. I loved the portrayal of magic. And the world building was astounding. It is so good.
Blight | XI [Final]
Jeon Jungkook/Reader [F]
Genre: Dragon/Shapeshifter AU, Magic AU, Enemies to Lovers
Warning(s): a lot of crying (i’m sorry), cursing, violent intent, lack of a limb, but a happy ending, angst->fluff
Rated: PG-13
Words: 18.4k (oofs)
“We found your body in the courtyard, Y/n wasn’t with you and your mark had already disappeared.”
“What do you mean? She was with me, she’s the one who put that spell on me, right? How could she not have been with me?”
“Jungkook, Y/n went missing after she broke your contract. No one’s been able to find her since.”
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Mood board for Fiance to a Star
Chapter 4: Samhain Night
Soundtracks:
Running through the forest - Taboo Gimmick by Junichi Matsumoto (I personally think you can pretty much align it with Tim running from the vulture, then meeting Danny - you'll hear the quiet part - then Cujo appearing and Tim and Danny running again, it's really perfect, I love it)
Fighting - Wizardry Monsters by Junichi Matsumoto
Questions and Forest Ambiance as a whole - In the Ancient Forest by Junichi Matsumoto
Also, welcome the fic's new co-creator, @ashleyreyland, who is now helping me with the editing! Thank you so much <3
The Journals of Evander Tailor is a great series. It's a very competent take on a very classic progfan approach to a magic school story.
There's cozy gay romance and trans rep, both done really well. There's loads of magic theory, and a plot that escalates bigger and bigger as the series goes on.
I can only recommend this
Audible Release!
Hello everyone! I'm announcing the audiobook release of my second novel, The Diviner, by me (Tobias Begley). It's a Progression Fantasy novel with strong influences in Magical Academia, Sword and Sorcery, and Epic Fantasy.
This is the novel's description:
After a stressful first year at Yesgol, Evan Tailor is looking forward to a vacation with his boyfriend and a stress free year of schooling. Unfortunately, life has other plans. Despite his relative success in last year's tournament, Evan can't rest on his laurels. His impending debts loom ever larger, and his strengthening abilities reveal a conspiracy that runs deeper than Yesgol, one that could shake the roots of the very nation in which he lives.
A conspiracy so deep that even the Ligature is caught up in its web. Evan is forced to use every one of his skills as an enchanter and a diviner to learn more about the mysteries behind the power of the nobility before he's caught and bound in inescapable oaths.
"Deeply creative and intricately imagined, The Enchanter is a masterclass in crafting fantasy with a gentle but vibrant heart.” – Phil Tucker, Author of Bastion
Audible Link: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CFSMK2HQ/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-363461&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_363461_rh_us
Amazon Link (Book): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BP9N7KF1
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tobiasbegley
I'm currently trying to world build a magical school for my fantasy realm. I'm having a hard time finding sources online. Any general advice for fantasy schools?
For starters, you want to have your magic system fleshed out really thoroughly. What good is teaching a bunch of kids how to use a magic system that you, the author, don't really know how it works, right!? If you haven't done this, you might check out my Brainstorming posts Here (Part 1) and Here (Part 2) to get started.
Beyond that, you need to think about some school basics:
Are all children educated in magic? Or only the most talented, the richest, or the poorest?
How does society at large feel about magic education and how does that impact the freedom and funds of the school?
(Related:) What kind of teachers are employed at the school? The best and brightest or the shlufs who couldn't make it in a "real" school? How does that affect the education of the students?
How does general education play into the lives of the students? Do they go to primary school first where they learn to read and write etc. or is that part of the their magic school curriculum?
How much danger is there in the day-to-day of the school? Is the magic difficult to use and therefore generally not a risk? Is it ubiquitous and therefore maintains some inherent balance? Is it difficult to use and therefore volatile and unpredictable?
What is the purpose of receiving a magic education and what do its students aspire to do after completing school?
I hope these help you out little bit. :)
Happy building!
Writing Tips: The School Setting
The school setting trope is a narrative device that places the story's events within an educational institution. This trope capitalizes on the nostalgia of school life, leveraging the structured environment to explore a variety of themes, character dynamics, and conflicts.
Pros:
Familiarity: Readers easily grasp the setting, streamlining the introduction of complex plots.
Diverse Characters: Abundance of character types, from supportive friends to minor/major bullies to wizened mentors.
Natural Conflicts: Built-in elements like coming-of-age growth, exams, social dynamics, and extracurricular activities provide ample conflict.
Cons:
Formulaic: Due to the commonality of this setting, there's a potential for the narrative to become predictable.
Classroom Limitations: Often, the most interesting events occur outside the classroom during field trips or special events.
Contrived Stakes: The school, being a structured and safe environment, may struggle to convey a real sense of danger to the students.
Common School Tropes:
Late!: Scenarios involving characters running late.
Group Project: The teamwork and exploration of relationships through collaborative challenges.
Social Conformity: Exploring themes of individuality versus societal norms.
Prom Night: The buildup to and climax of a social event such as prom, as a backdrop for drama.
Academic Struggles: Plot points related to bad grades and their consequences.
Bullies: Delving into the complexities of bullying, from both students and teachers.
Sports and Games: The buildup to and climax of high-stakes events, as a backdrop for drama.
Vacation Time: Navigating challenges and relationships during vacation periods.
Detention: The conflicts and breaking of rules, leading up to detention.
Field Trips: Exploring the wider world and lore, while encountering conflict.
Tests: Showcasing the skill and growth of characters, while tackling the anxiety surrounding tests.
Social Structures: Examining the dynamics of school groups and hierarchies.
Graduation: Feel-good denouement, when the characters celebrate their successes and reflect on their journey together
Types of Bullies:
Goons: Unpleasant, hostile characters functioning as easy obstacles, typically following a Bigger Badder Bully.
Reasonable Bullies: Characters with legitimate reasons for their dislike of the protagonist, such as family rivalries or personal ambitions.
Villainous Bullies: Truly evil individuals collaborating with external threats or evil organizations for nefarious purposes.
Magic School Subgenre:
Adventure Within the Walls: The school itself becomes the focal point of the adventure.
Specialization in the Supercool: Schools where the subjects are about magic, monsters, superheroes, or even robots.
Wish Fulfillment: The reader is projected into a world beyond the mundane.
Trials and Tests: Incorporating trials, duels, and fights as rites of passage.
Secrecy and Intrigue: The school and its knowledge are usually secluded and hidden from the world.
Building an Alliance: The protagonist has to win over a diverse cast of characters to aid them in their fight against a great threat.
Rival from Nobility: One of the main antagonists is usually a scion of a high-status, wealthy family.
Outside Threat: The school is usually a focal point for a greater conflict taking place in the wider world. And comes under attack later in the story.
Outside Adventures: Characters sometimes leave the safety of the school for adventures in the wider world.
This is part of my Writing Tips series. Everyday I publish a writing tip to this blog.
The Biblioplex - Scrying Chamber 32x56
The Biblioplex is a vast library that is said to hold the knowledge of the Multiverse. The largest library in the Multiverse, it is an enormous domed building that rises above the rest of the campus in Strixhaven, Arcavios.
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