Legend of the Dragon
Birth of the Seven Spirits
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This was a super fun article to write. The section on the Igenaeg Empire will be a bit repetitive after I make that article but, until then, it's a good introduction to the new section of the world I'm delving into. I tried to make it work so that it's open enough nothing will overlap too much. This project is going to be set in a more isolated region of the world. However, due to the extremely long reign of the Igenaeg Empire, this should also push me to make a few more historical nations and consider the religious implications behind each of the eras of darkness in the world.
The CSS was also fun, so thanks to Icastbolt and Stormbril for the inspiration on the two page split. I copied a bit of CSS and added my own personal flair. Let me know your thoughts and if there's anything that feels out of place. Hope you guys enjoyed it and are looking forward to the creation of the Igenaeg Empire.
Note for the clarity of the use of the word dragon, if it begins to get confusing in the article section: dragons are mythical creatures associated with Resonance that don't exist, much like the real world; Dragons are the Vity Resonators of the Seven Spirits of the Igenaeg Empire--they are regarded as the primary protector of the empire and are the most powerful Vity Resonator within the Empire at any given time. The Dragon, in the myth, is the singular entity referred to as the Dragon. It's a bit convoluted, sorry.
I would also like to mention the writing style of the Legend was super hard to nail as I had to balance the fantastical fairy-tale feeling with my own writing style. The balance was super hard to find and I still don't really like the implications of everything, so let me know if it doesn't quite hit right for you either.
(The Legend of the Dragon will continue to be updated as I work on it in my creative writing class. I was out of ideas and pressed to make the deadline, so it's a bit lower quality than I would have liked.)
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Mar 2, 2021 19:07
by R. Dylon Elder
Loved how you made sure to note how their are variations, sometimes completely opposite ones too. I like how it's so much more than just a fairy tale. You express how its deeply part of the culture here. The folktale itself is very well written, and really evokes that tone they're known for. It makes it fully believable. Excellent touch there too. I think my favorite touch is the manipulation of the legend by muge. That's a nice bit of worldbuilding there. It shows how these things change over time and drift but also shows that it can be used to mold themselves with it. Oof. I really liked that. This is a nice side of the world. I'm sorry I took so long to read it! Well done.
Mar 2, 2021 23:06
by Jacob Billings
Thanks for all the kind words! I'm really glad you enjoyed the specificity and nuances of the legend and took the time to read it. I really appreciate it. No worries about the time either as, though I do plan on leaving some comments for you later this week, I've also been preoccupied. Thanks again!
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The legend was interesting to read - I enjoy the almost folktale-like vibe of it. I enjoy that there are different interpretations of the legend in different places though. That's one of the best things about legends like these, in my opinion. I really love how you've laid out this article, by the way. It's really nice to look at. :)
Thanks so much! I also enjoyed this because it plays well with the worlds cultural aspects and was overall fun to write. Thanks for reading. And congrats on the upgrade to Sage!