Okay, so this is part writing tip, part rant. Generally I get excellent reviews for ‘Maldene’, but a couple of them also asked, “But where are all the character backstories?”, as if every character involved must have a backstory before Chapter Two. There’s just a few problems with that philosophy (besides ending up with things …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.maldene.com/writing-tips/14211
There is a card in the Greater Tarot of Maldene that best describes two opposing characters from the series. ‘The Animal’ represents strength in various forms. In its upright position it points to power, courage, and action, while its left corner refers to tempered strength and strength of character. Properties represented by a large man …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.maldene.com/the-art-of-maldene/14124
Well, today we have a bit of a theme centered around another card from the Maldene Tarot, specifically the Trib of Naib. This card is the third in the suit of Naib (or Orbs for you Earthers); a card that represents ‘distinction’ in its main meaning, ‘physical suffering’ for its left-corner, and ‘Dominion’ for …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.maldene.com/the-art-of-maldene/13905
Welcome to the third in my series of helping you to visualize the worlds of my works, this time focusing a bit on the forces of Fate that intrude into that world. Let’s start with the Maldene Tarot for a bit, in that there is a relevant card: The Fates. Like all Maldene cards, this …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.maldene.com/the-art-of-maldene/13787
Next in my series of Maldene-oriented visuals, we have The Treblors. So what are they? Well, Treblors are mythic creatures rare even for Maldene; somewhere between the Titans of ancient Greek and dinosaurs. Leftovers from some distant past when the world was re-made, if you can believe such rumors. There are five types; basically one …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.maldene.com/the-art-of-maldene/13699
I haven’t gone completely silent with my site, just trying to find some financial ventures to support this littler writing habit of mine. During this I began messing around with AI to create some Maldene-inspired artwork; just a little something to exercise my creative side and transfer those visuals that have been long in my …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.maldene.com/the-art-of-maldene/13494
This time the name I draw out of the Stein is “Lindel”: master of the bow! Unfortunately it seems as nearly everything he hits is immune to arrows.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.maldene.com/character-talk/8539
This time the random draw from the Stein has me talking about one character who is two; Lorel in one form vs Schanter in his other, but everyone just calls him Wacko.Character Talk: Lorel/Schanter
Permanent link to this article: http://www.maldene.com/character-talk/8505
This time the random draw from the Stein has me talking about Shong– that brave man who is the best with the sword– and a certain pair of infamous triplets and their infatuation with Shong. Unfortuately the Triplets are just kids and the King’s daughters and that leads to complications.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.maldene.com/character-talk/8495
Today’s random pick of who to talk about: Mauklo
Permanent link to this article: http://www.maldene.com/character-talk/8489
Visits since... ever
You must be logged in to post a comment.