After surviving their first taste of combat, the forest proves to be very misleading and our adventurers must find their way to the village at the bottom of the mountain. What solace will they find, if any, and what will they do now? ~~~~~~~~~~ The trees that had seemed so far not that … Continue reading The Loss of Order: Post #10
Category: Writing
Nod to the Special Olympics
A friend showed me to this post and I thought it was an exceptional response. Once again, I am awed by the capacity we as humans have for both such callousness as well as compassion and, quite frankly, just being awesome in John's case. Well worth sharing.
The Loss of Order: Post #9
Having escaped the avalanche and found a possible place of shelter just down the mountain, the group is unprepared for their first taste of combat. No one reacts how they expected to and they are left to wonder how else they might act in similar circumstances. ~~~~~~~~~~ The group dallied as long as … Continue reading The Loss of Order: Post #9
World Building Post from a Fellow Blogger – Likeable & Believable Characters
I really enjoyed the points that were touched on here and as a writer, I felt this was definitely worth sharing. Of course, now I'm curious to read Acacia myself but we'll see what happens. 🙂
The Loss of Order: Post #8
The obvious path isn't always the easiest and Marcus must rely on the abilities of his friends to make his plan to escape their entrapment work. Together, the group is considerably more successful than any one individual alone and as they move forward again after their latest hurdle, they contemplate meeting people outside of the … Continue reading The Loss of Order: Post #8
The Loss of Order: Post #7
Trapped under an avalanche is not how anyone hopes to come to consciousness, but that is exactly what happens when Eleanara wakes up on top of the unconscious and injured bodies of her friends. Healing them is not as simple a task as it seems and they still have to figure out how to get … Continue reading The Loss of Order: Post #7
The Loss of Order: Post #6
I had meant to have this up yesterday but work has been a bit crazy of late. I apologize for the delay and hope you enjoy the update anyway! Our heroes continue their journey where they must face their first night alone on the isolated wintery mountain. What dangers will they face on their … Continue reading The Loss of Order: Post #6
The Loss of Order: Post #5
Unused to the adverse weather, the group of Elementalists contend with the cold and the snow while they journey down the mountain path with no end in sight. New limits are found in more ways than one and they come to realize that even with their powers, they will still have to rely upon each … Continue reading The Loss of Order: Post #5
The Loss of Order: Post #4
Our adventurers begin their journey to confront the tyrant who would control the world. For the first time in their lives, the Elementalists leave the monastery and head for Abom's Pass, the only path leading into or out of their secluded valley. ~~~~~~ The path beyond their home was not large but it … Continue reading The Loss of Order: Post #4
My Muchness
Remember the days when you were a child and the world held endless possibilities, free from the weight of fiscal responsibility, the obligation of being punctual, if not early, to one’s job, and your imagination really was the limit? I was sitting at work today and was struck by the quote from Alice in Wonderland … Continue reading My Muchness