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Imagery

Perhaps because my background is in writing, and not any type of visual art, images don't tend to be a source of inspiration. More often, it goes the other way around: I have ideas, then stumble upon images that remind me of it. To help instill the right emotions in my readers and players, I take a lesson from James D’Amato: I start from my major themes and come up with scenes that help convey them. Ideally, these scenes are more than just visual.  
There's always more to discover
Key words
Mystery Buried Lost Unknown
Scenes
  • Part of a map is missing or corrupted
  • A sound or smell entices you to an area hidden by fog or darkness
  • A locked door in an otherwise familiar place
Everyone is hiding something
Key words
Secrets Lies Betrayal Blackmail
Scenes
  • The thready sound of lies spoken by someone who doesn't want to say them
  • The glow of a compad inside a locked drawer
  • The smell of fresh ink on forged documents
Anyone can change history
Key words
Rebel Grassroots Underdog Persistence
Scenes
  • The look of defiance against impossible odds
  • A ship with no insignia fighting against a band of pirates
  • A recycle bin full of prior attempts