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L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 6h

Quote with 2 female video game characters you like!

L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 16h

Amaro serves as the main obstacle for Zelora, sending his hired thugs out to kill her and retrieve the coin he lost.

A smaller obstacle at first is Zelora & Cedari’s personality differences, causing them to butt heads early on.

Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 1d

#PlotTober Day 12: Antagonists

Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.

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12. What could you use to represent obstacles that try to stop the main character(s) from achieving their goals and from growing into the person they could potentially be? Consider other characters, forces of nature, difficult circumstances, etc.

Remember: Use the #PlotTober hashtag, engage with others, and have fun!

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L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 16h

#OctoberWorldbuilders Day 12

In paddlepod, teams wear protective padding under their uniforms, though goalies usually wear thicker pads and wide-visored helmets.

A small ball about the size of a cantaloupe is used, along with a goal fashioned from an elevated net.

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L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 16h

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 12

Zelora thinks Amaro is an unnerving sleaze who’s too slick & confident for his own good.

Amaro thinks of Zelora as a silly girl who coasts through life on luck alone & isn’t aware of the dangers in getting on his bad side.

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L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 1d

In Tail-Wing Trackers, Veldandi is the eldest of 4 children, her younger siblings being Tyrhelm, Rowan, & Cordelia.

The Travaldi siblings are routinely quite shocked there’s not *more* of them, considering their parents remain amorous well into their 40s & 50s! 🤣🫣

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L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 1d

- Kai Travaldi (Faumen War Chronicles)

- Veldandi Travaldi (Tail-Wing Trackers)

- Caston (Garden of Levot)

- Toma Relkut (Bonds of Honor)

- Zelora Revelt (Fateweaver)

- Lysander Ozol (Brumewalker Archives)

- Gino Ouromat (Lowborn King)

- Cacovis (Rising Winds)

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L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 1d

Time for another #writingq! If you had the skill or money for it, what’s a dream art piece you’d want commissioned for your work?

I’d love to get a set piece showcasing all the MCs of my various works together, standing on a plateau or mountain pass!

Below is the current roster as of now: ⬇️

a group of anime characters are standing next to each other and one of them has the letter a on her back

ALT: a group of anime characters are standing next to each other and one of them has the letter a on her back

media.tenor.com

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L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 1d

#OctoberWorldbuilders Day 11

Paddlepod is one of the most popular team sports on Nixtral. Combining elements of hockey, lacrosse, & soccer, it pits 2 6-person teams against each other in an effort to score the most goals in 2 30-minute halves.

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L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 1d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 11

Today’s snippet comes from Ballad’s End, where Kai suggests his plan to halt the Liberation Army’s advance on Whistlevale.

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L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 2d

Today I tried making a recipe found in one of my books! Dimlox is a dish native to the eastern continent, Uzura, with a grilled fish fillet smothered in a mushroom cream sauce & served on a bed of seasoned rice.

It actually came out quite good for my 1st attempt! 😋

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L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 2d

Just posted the recipe as a reply to the OP!

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L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 2d

For those interested in making their own dimlox, here is the recipe!

The nice thing is the sauce is very versatile, allowing you to add whatever veggies you like. For veggies that require longer to cook, like potatoes, make sure to account for the extra cooking time!

L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 2d

Today I tried making a recipe found in one of my books! Dimlox is a dish native to the eastern continent, Uzura, with a grilled fish fillet smothered in a mushroom cream sauce & served on a bed of seasoned rice.

It actually came out quite good for my 1st attempt! 😋

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L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 2d

#PlotTober Day 10

Zelora's childhood wasn't *too* traumatizing despite having her parents divorce due to her father Endil's alcoholism & gambling addiction. If anything, her parents' struggles taught her the importance of staying positive in the face of adversity.

Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 3d

#PlotTober Day 10: MC backstory & traumas

Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.

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10. What are some potential backstory or contextual reasons for your main character(s) having this kind of personality or behaving this way? In other words, what could have caused them to be the person they are at the start of your WIP?

Remember: Use the #PlotTober hashtag, engage with others, and have fun!

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L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 2d

Gotta love those Grilled shenanigans 😁

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L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 2d

Zeppleball is a competitive 1-on-1 sport created in the eastern continent, Uzura, where two competitors must use their hips and feet to kick/strike a ball through one of a set of elevated goal posts.

The 1st player to 15 points is the winner.

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L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 3d

Kai and his ladies Maple & Orelia form an interesting dynamic but they play off each other well in making one of the most influential triads in Nixtralian history.

Kai is the self-deprecating realist of the 3, while Maple is the cheerful optimist and Orelia is the sassy voice-of-reason.

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L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 2d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 10

Free Friday #writingq: Is there a legendary lost place considered by many to be a fairy tale?

The Garden of Levot is such a place, a cavern hidden in the mountains filled w/ magically enhanced medicinal plants exponentially stronger than normal.

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L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 3d

It will always be The Cat Returns!

My friends are probably seeing this and going, “Yeah, that tracks.”

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L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 3d

As for how they found their happiness together, you’ll have to read the Faumen War Chronicles to learn the saucy details.

The trilogy’s finale, Ballad’s End, will be given an official release date in the *very* near future!

L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 3d

Kai and his ladies Maple & Orelia form an interesting dynamic but they play off each other well in making one of the most influential triads in Nixtralian history.

Kai is the self-deprecating realist of the 3, while Maple is the cheerful optimist and Orelia is the sassy voice-of-reason.

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L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 3d

Share your couples art! 💐💕

I love these adorable cinnamon rolls! One of these days I need to save up to get some art of Kai w/ Orelia though.

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L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 3d

#PlotTober Day 9

Zelora is very bubbly & cheerful, traits that serve her well both in her day job as a bartender and when coping with being hunted by Amaro.

She can be rather emotional, however, and can break down if things become overwhelming or if someone really close to her is in danger.

Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 4d

#PlotTober Day 9: MC personality & behaviors

Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.

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9. What are some personality traits and behaviors, both positive and negative, that you think would suit your main character(s)? How do these traits affect your main character's goals and motivations?

Remember: Use the #PlotTober hashtag, engage with others, and have fun!

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L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 3d

#OctoberWorldbuilders Day 9

Puckle is a common board game on Nixtral. Essentially my world’s version of checkers played with pieces made of brass and nickel, several of my MCs are avid players.

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L. Cyrus Whelchel @lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social · 3d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 9

Some of my favorite paranormal creatures are pretty standard:

- Harpy
- Mermaid
- Phoenix

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