Hello, it's me, the author 'PenInk.' It's still a lame name, I know... but again, this isn't about me!
This is the third special chapter to talk about 'worldbuilding'?
Don't worry, if you didn't read the other ones, this isn't some info dump, and it's completely optional! It's just for the curious! Enjoy!
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I'll take some time to talk about the past ten chapters. Were they a drag? If you believe they were, feel free to message me or leave a comment! I promise, I much rather get feedback than continue posting garbage... hehe.
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Magics — Because I have some need to be different, the encompassing term for both wizards and witches is 'magics.' You might be wondering, "why not just use mages?"
Good question...
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Caelthar — Currently, the party is travelling Caelthar, the central continent. It's mainly made up of large, temperate forests and mountain ranges. Caelthar is very large, so it takes a while to travel between major cities. Sprinkled throughout, though, are many small towns and villages much like the one Linnie grew up in.
The slave trade is a prominent darkness, a sickness that plagues trade routes and the black markets of most cities. It's a dangerous continent for southerners, who are seen as sneaky and evil.
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Characters
The Everflame Wizard, Alwyn — Great prodigious young wizard. Possibly the most famous wizard in the entire continent, and the direct apprentice of the Thaumaturge. The wizard with the largest recorded mana pool.
Alwyn is on a journey around the continent, doing his wizard duties and collecting apprentices for an... unknown reason.
Perhaps he just wants to teach? Though it is unusual for a wizard as young as he to take up the occupation, rather than continue honing their own craft.
If 'friends' described him in three words, he would be: arrogant, foolish, the-greatest-wizard-to-live!
He seems kind of weak right now, though?
Alwyn has messy, dark, raven hair, fair skin, and bright blue eyes. He's above average in height, measuring around 195cm or 6'4ft tall. He's a handsome young man!
Nineteen years old.
Young Apprentice Lin — Nicknamed Linnie, he's a mysterious young boy who grew up on the streets. It's not his first time living, though the memories of his pasts are more foggy than clear.
It is, though, his first time being 'human'. His skewed world view can be attributed to his upbringing. He is the direct and the first apprentice of the wizard Alwyn.
Linnie is currently suffering from insomnia, his 'dream' has been stolen by the 12th saint, Pischt (also known as 'Bishan'). He has found out that getting his blood sucked by Liora, one of Alwyn's other apprentices, and a Siaryn, allows him to 'sleep.'
If friends described him in three words, he would be: scrawny, brash, cute
Linnie has messy, pale purple hair, fair skin, and bright red eyes. He's below average in height (thanks to malnutrition, and measures around 161cm or 5'3ft tall.
Fourteen years old, though could be mistaken for an eleven or twelve year old.
Scorned Witch Aliza — A young witch who had her mana pool shattered as punishment for practicing illegal dark magic.
In her pursuit of regaining her magic, she afflicted herself with a deadly, unknown ailment.
Aliza joined Alwyn out of desperation despite her strained relationship with the wizard.
Her noble parents support her from the shadows, despite her tarnishing of the family name.
If friends described her in three words, she would be: cool, dark, beautiful
Aliza has long, black hair, pale skin, and muted, gray eyes. She's above average in height, measuring around 155cm or 5'11ft tall. She's a beautiful young woman!
She presents herself to Linnie and Liora quite differently than to her peers. She sees them as little kids and puts on a nice, older sister persona to make them like her.
Twenty years old.
The Siaryn Liora — A young southern girl who was rescued by Linnie and Alwyn. She's from the southern continent, Qadithar, like many slaves.
She is a siaryn, also known as a 'Dhampir,' born from one siarath (vampire) parent, and one human. Because of this, she is incapable of dying from normal means, as she will just regenerate.
She joined Alwyn because she had nowhere else to go. She was alone and starving, out of place in the central continent.
She actually has no memory of Qadithar at all. Neither Caelthar or Qadithar are truly homes for her.
If friends described her in three words, she would be: immature, bright, small
Liora has overgrown, pale white hair, tan skin, and bright, golden eyes. She's above average in height for her age, measuring around 170cm or 5'6ft tall. Her ears are unnaturally pointed, and she has a pair of fangs inside her mouth.
Certainly, she would look out of place in a witch's attire. No, anyone would instantly be able to see that she's out of place.
Despite that, she is more witch than most of them could ever be!
Fifteen years old. Could be mistaken as thirteen or fourteen years old.
The Familiar, Lady — A cute black kitty cat. Linnie originally met her in his dream, where she could speak. In real life, though, she cannot speak at all. Her voice was supposedly taken by Pischt, just like Linnie's dream.
She's a cute and intelligent animal. That's about it.....
She has short black hair, large paws and ears, and orange eyes. She roughly resembles a russian blue, but... less blue.
If friends described her in three words, she would be: fiesty, cute, kitty??
How old...? How old is she...? I don't know...
She only lets Linnie hold her.
The Young Lady of Corvailles, Marielle — A young noble girl part of the Saivelle family, the ruling family of the city of Corvailles. She's quite mean and demanding to the common folk, but she's largely just ignorant. She's friendly to people she likes/respects, though, like Liora and Linnie.
She is extremely talented in the sword, and has been training to become a knight her entire life. One day, though, her potential for magic was discovered. An incredibly rare combination of talent, it was decided she would train to become one of the few spellswords in the kingdom.
She has a loving family and loves her people.
If friends described her in three words, she would be: rich, pretty, commanding
Mari has long orange hair, fair skin, and the bright, signature pink eyes of the Saivelle family. She's about average in height for her age, measuring around 162cm or 5'4ft tall. Her hair is usually styled in two large twin tails.
Fourteen years old.
The Youngest Prince, Sylven — He has little talents. A mysterious young boy, he's been largely kept out of the spotlight compared to his brothers. His only passion is magic, despite his poor talent.
He followed his eldest brother to Corvailles to meet Alwyn early. Originally, Alwyn was to pick him up once the party reached the capital, but he couldn't wait.
If friends described him in three words, he would be: useless, handsome, dependent
Sylven resembles his elder brothers, he has mid-length golden hair, fair skin, and the bright royal purple eyes of the monarchy. He's about average in height for his age, measuring in at 167cm or 5'5ft tall.
He usually wears a simple golden crown around, but it's just an accessory and doesn't officially signify anything in particular... now he's fit it around the top of his hat, signifying the first royal wizard.
He's fourteen years old.
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Fun Facts
- Aliza and Alwyn have known each other for nearly five years, though they didn't speak for nearly two until Linnie accidentally reunited them.
- Though Prince's name is Sylven, no one in the party calls him that. They just call him Prince.
- Marielle has a bit of an unfair advantage currently. As a spellsword, she uses her sword as her 'medium.' Basically, it's her staff/wand. If you haven't noticed, the other three apprentices don't have either yet. She's a cheater!
- Lady, the kitty, disappears a lot. Is this because she's sleeping in Linnie's hat, or because I often forget about her while I'm writing? Ha...
Author – me, PenInk
I apologize if there are any funny mistakes... I have tried to be on top of editing! I've posted a chapter nearly every day! Isn't that great? I only missed two days recently... but I made up for it! I think?
Anyways,
Point out any mistakes you find, and I'll fix them for sure though!
30 chapters finished, here's hopes for 10 more!
CH.31 soon!
Thanks for reading...!