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Joy · 06-11-2002, 11:15 PM

Thanks all. I'm still stuck in that area for the character Enviyatalis. In my story, he is the first char that is a warrior. He is my great-grandfather, so I want to develop him fully. I have to show that he is a true warrior of goodness, but just to fight for good because it is the right thing to do doesn't make for a strong character. He fights an external battle for good, but first he must fight the internal battle.

[edit] Envinyatalis has been given a "prophecy" from his grandfather that states "As you grow strong and fight long, and there will come one from you who shall break evil’s hold. Stay true to the path that has been chosen for you. Namarié!"

I then continue this with a vision where one comes and tells him "A grace has been given to thee. You have been given the Sword of Bright Light, which shall be yours throughout all generations. There is a holy destiny that lies within you and your line. Stay true to the path that has been chosen for you."

This is the second time that he has been told "Stay true to the path that has been chosen for you." So, with this, I need the char to falter in a decsion concerning the path - exactly what that is, I'm not sure yet [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]. He needs to "almost" turn back, to either be neutral in the situation or either to join the dark side. [/edit]

So, for now, I have stopped writing that section and focusing on my cousins' part - the 7th Age battle. I am working with them to get their char developed and defined. We are in the process of laying out a few details for the "Final Battle" and a good working title.

Our story, as mentioned before, takes place in the 7th Age. I am taking the "Prophecy of Mandos" and brining it to fulfilment. I'm taking a creative license and loosing him from the void, and having him create havoc on Middle Earth before the Battle of the Valar against him.

A couple of titles that we have are

Edge of Time
Journey through the Halls
The Sacrifice of Battle
Dawn of a New Day
The Wolf's Claw
These are some that the boys came up with.
Upon Tirion's Shore
The Cry of Dawn
The Precious Jewel
The Jewel of Battle
These I came up with.

[ June 12, 2002: Message edited by: Joy ]

06-11-2002, 11:15 PM	#13
Joy Spirit of a Warrior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wandering Posts: 1,012	Thanks all. I'm still stuck in that area for the character Enviyatalis. In my story, he is the first char that is a warrior. He is my great-grandfather, so I want to develop him fully. I have to show that he is a true warrior of goodness, but just to fight for good because it is the right thing to do doesn't make for a strong character. He fights an external battle for good, but first he must fight the internal battle. [edit] Envinyatalis has been given a "prophecy" from his grandfather that states "As you grow strong and fight long, and there will come one from you who shall break evil’s hold. Stay true to the path that has been chosen for you. Namarié!" I then continue this with a vision where one comes and tells him "A grace has been given to thee. You have been given the Sword of Bright Light, which shall be yours throughout all generations. There is a holy destiny that lies within you and your line. Stay true to the path that has been chosen for you." This is the second time that he has been told "Stay true to the path that has been chosen for you." So, with this, I need the char to falter in a decsion concerning the path - exactly what that is, I'm not sure yet [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]. He needs to "almost" turn back, to either be neutral in the situation or either to join the dark side. [/edit] So, for now, I have stopped writing that section and focusing on my cousins' part - the 7th Age battle. I am working with them to get their char developed and defined. We are in the process of laying out a few details for the "Final Battle" and a good working title. Our story, as mentioned before, takes place in the 7th Age. I am taking the "Prophecy of Mandos" and brining it to fulfilment. I'm taking a creative license and loosing him from the void, and having him create havoc on Middle Earth before the Battle of the Valar against him. A couple of titles that we have are Edge of Time Journey through the Halls The Sacrifice of Battle Dawn of a New Day The Wolf's Claw These are some that the boys came up with. Upon Tirion's Shore The Cry of Dawn The Precious Jewel The Jewel of Battle These I came up with. [ June 12, 2002: Message edited by: Joy ] __________________ God bless, Joy KingdomWarrior@hotmail.com http://kingdomWarrior.jlym.com As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?