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1. Swords - First of all, I have to point out that swords were for rich people. The nobility could afford to raw materials for swords, and afford to pay a blacksmith to make one. If you were a soldier, mercenary, man-at-arms, or what-have-you: you got your sword from someone richer than you in a feudal system. If you were a peasant or a serf: forget it! There were laws in Europe against low-class schmucks carrying blade
Minor Character Characterization by AnikaandAj, literature
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Minor Character Characterization
Minor Character Characterization
General:
Full name:
Also Known As:
Age:
Race/Ethnicity:
Physical:
Hair color; Length; Style:
Skin Color:
Eye Color:
Height; Weight:
Facial Marks:
Personality:
Good Characteristics:
Flaws (Tip: Have at least 2 more flaws than good things):
Most known for:
1 Quote by them that shows their personality: " "
In the Story:
How does the main character know them:
Relationship with main character:
Do they get killed off:
When are they introduced:
Background:
What led up to them meeting the main character:
Did meeting the main character help or hurt them:
What in th
Major Character Characterization by AnikaandAj, literature
Literature
Major Character Characterization
Major Character Characterization
General:
Full name:
Name Meaning:
Also known as:
Gender:
Sexual Orientation:
Dominant Hand:
Location:
Previous Locations lived in:
Birth date:
Ethnicity:
Age:
What is going on in the world around them:
Physical:
Hair Color; Length; Style:
Head and Face Shape:
Height; Weight:
Eye Color/Shape/Eyebrows:
Nose:
Mouth:
Skin Tone:
Most noticeable feature:
Scars? Birthmarks? Etc?
Clothing Style:
Other?:
Physical build/fitness:
Voice:
Clothing:
Possessions:
Quirks:
Powers/Abilities (Optional):
Personality:
Good Traits:
Flaws (Tip: Have at least 2 more flaws than good traits):
Habits
Creature-Race creation sheet by Sethian-Motzart, literature
Literature
Creature-Race creation sheet
Species
A. Subspecies
Description
A. Height/Length
1. Demorphism?
B. Weight
1. Demorphism?
C. Anatomy
1. Head
*a. shape
*b. size
*c. nose
*d. eyes
*e. ears
*f. mouth
*g. Other features
2. Neck
*a. Size
*b. Shape
*c. Other features
3. Torso/abdomen
*a Size
*b Shape
*c Build
My Advice on Species Creation by Irios-Atelis, literature
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My Advice on Species Creation
So, this is for anyone looking to create a species. Let me just tell you that this isn't the be all and end all of species creation, this is just my own experiences and the advice I have for others looking to tread a similar path.
Let me begin by saying, if you're looking to do a species thoroughly (And I would highly recommend doing so), it's going to take more than a day. Sometimes even a month or more. So don't be annoyed if the process seems lengthy, it's all worth it at the end.
Secondly, if you're only looking to make an adoptable species, I would advise against doing so. The best species are made because the owner made them for thems
ORIGINAL FANTASY WORLD - template [English] by Daisetsu-bushido, literature
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ORIGINAL FANTASY WORLD - template [English]
ORIGINAL FANTASY WORLD - template
by Daisetsu-bushido
I. The universe
1. Number of all worlds/realms
2. Crucial differences between the worlds/realms
3. Relations and dealings between the worlds/realms
4. Forms of communication and traveling between the worlds/realms
II. World's outer structure - "body of the world"
1. Level I - basic information
World's name:
NATURAL ASPECTS
- number of astronomical objects surrounding the world [the suns, the moons]:
- characteristics of the world's shape [eg. globe or any other shape]:
- real length of days and years:
- number of continents:
- percentage share of the land and waters:
- level of land
5 Tips for Establishing Character Voices by DesdemonaDeBlake, literature
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5 Tips for Establishing Character Voices
5 Tips for Establishing Character Voices
Anybody Can Write a Novel
Chapter 7 “From Story to Art” – Section 9 “Speech and Voice”
With Links to Supplementary Material
After you finish your first draft in all of its rough, unpolished, corny, sappy, unorganized glory, you will likely note something rather disturbing about your characters. They all sound the same. And, upon further analysis, you may even discover that they all sound like you. Fear not! This is to be expected, and but another factor to be adjusted and improved in the many drafts to come.
Tip 1: Annotate how each character's speech pattern differ