Miria
Mid Second Millennia
Scope
The motivation behind building Miria
My motivation began in 2019 in building the world of Miria and sat on the idea for quite some time while figuring out worldbuilding and storytelling. Now having a clearer picture in mind about the characters and their worldview, I am more confident in revisiting and revising this world.
My desire is to show true Christianity without proselytization. Christianity is a choice much like any other faith - and that is exactly what I want to portray. Jesus Christ never forced His faith onto anyone, so neither will I.
The goal of the project
My hope is to reach multiple audiences from young adult and onward. I am not writing this story for money, but purely for enjoyment and growth as a writer. Saving the best reason for last, and yet, is the first most important purpose - for God's glory.
Miria's Unique Selling point
Miria, a world where intentions of the heart are revealed through magic which in turn invites the War of Souls. A beautiful world dying from a blight both seen and unseen by the people of Miria, also known as Kinsouls.
Theme
Genre
Epic Fantasy with Spiritual insights.
Miria, as a united world, is in Mid Second Millennial era while others challenge the world's true timeline is in its Sixth Millennia.
The Adventure: Sojourners will embark on a journey full of discovery. They learn the mysteries of the truth hidden in the past, present and future. However, along the way they will be met with a world of wonder, ruins of requiem, houses of horror, places of peace, cities of chaos, lands of love... and loss.
While Miria becomes more technologically advanced, her Kinsouls wane in their magical abilities governed by law, losing sight of their natural born skills and talents given to them by Elolam.
Reader Experience
While Miria is bright and wondrous on the surface there lies a darkness in her core.
Readers will discover, along with the protagonists, an open world filled with wonder, terrifying beasts and forces either encouraging their sojourns or trying to eliminate them.
Reader Tone
Miria is bright, wondrous, inspirational and even mysterious, however her seas are conflicted, afflicted and chaotic.
Recurring Themes
Motif/Symbolism/Themes
- Mirrors, water, lenses - anything that reflects an image or action. A change of heart or someone reflecting an action from their desire or will; exposing or revealing their true desire/will through controlled or uncontrolled magic.
- Light vs Dark.
- Love and distrust
- Exploration, Mystery and Discovery
- A world seen and unseen rife with war.
Character Agency
In word or deed the characters will effect the world around them. Even a small effect can have great potential for the light of good, or dark for evil purposes.
The world has freewill, leaving a choice for all Kinsouls to make.
Focus
Drama
Mirror Gates of Choice
Two protagonists are faced with a decision they can never turn back from.
They embark on a journey to find the Radiant King’s Armour, but are met with obstacles along the way:
- Sojourners of Twilight try to stop them from completing their mission.
- Abominations roam the world and seem to be increasing.
- Battles to overcome from within.
- Rough terrain.