The Timeline
An integral element for any genre, timelines serve to guide and organize an author’s approach to building their world. The level of detail is determined by how much or how little the author wishes to convey.
The Historians
Probably one of the most important types of characters in any story, the contrarian, one who provides an unlimited stream of sage advice often laced in some form of sarcasm, is the one who will keep your protagonist from straying too far from their intended purpose.
Getting It Right
Constructive criticism is an integral part in the evolution of any content creator. There must be a balance between showering your favorite creators with praise and letting them know where they missed the mark. Being overly critical simply to be critical solves nothing and creates missed opportunities to acknowledge when a good piece of content has been created.
Character Portrait: Alexis Striken
He is the orchestrator of the Sy’Arrian massacre and main antagonist in The Cradle of Destiny who cares only about one thing; finishing what he started 200 years ago by annihilating his people once and for all.
Ancient Races Storyline: Who Are The Ellezians
Comprised of pure energy, the Ellezians can take humanoid form at will with a preference to remain neutral in the affairs of the lessor races. When they do interact with those outside of their race, Ellezians are highly mischievous and cantankerous.
Ancient Races Storyline: Who Are The Volari
Safely tucked away in a sector adjacent to the Sistrell, the Volari are another ancient race who are more sociable but still remain guarded when evaluating the need to interfere in the machinations of the other races.
The Hyprovians
Located in the Praysis Star System of the Zim Galaxy, the Hyprovians pride themselves on physical prowess and intellectual achievements. They are a key player in the development of The Sy’Arrian Legacy Series, eventually leading to one of their own serving on a new iteration of The Five.
The Love Affair
Although it is a necessary and often critical step in developing meaningful characters, be sure when cultivating the love interest, you do not have it teeter on the edge of irrelevancy and fits into your characters background properly. Your readers will thank you for it.
2021 & Beyond
“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” ~ Frederick Douglass
True Science Fiction
“In science fiction, we dream.” ~ Ray Bradbury
Character Portrait: Augustas Mirriam
As the second High Leader of the Sy’Arrians, Augustas Mirriam moved his people from an age of expansion to one of isolation, which only served to hinder their progress and tarnish the legacy of those who had come before him.
The Purpose Of This Blog & Properly Vetting Your Sources
A mind open to alternative perceptions is a mind aligned with love.
Ancient Races Storyline: Who Are The Sistrell
Hidden away in the deepest reaches of space, the Sistrell are one of three ancient races who prefer to conduct their affairs privately and not concern themselves with petty pursuits of lessor races.
Self-Awareness
A belief is not merely an idea the mind possesses; it is an idea that possesses the mind.
Founding Member: Lucas Mirriam
Pragmatism and self-reflection mark the life of man who would use all his accumulated knowledge to save his people and put them on a path towards prosperity.
The Five
A nickname applied to Lourous Mirriam and his four childhood companions, The Five does not merely speak to their ability to utilize Akasha in extraordinary ways. It is an inherent and unbreakable bond they will need to pass on to a new generation if the universe is to survive.
Character Portrait: Cyra Leurn
A familial history rich in science and medicinal arts, Cyra is second to none in her ability to think outside established thinking to provide solutions in the most difficult of situations.
Who Are The Selcar
In a universe teeming with races of shapes, sizes and cultural backgrounds, the Selcar are imposing at first glance. They react quickly and decisively to neutralize threats to their home world with brutal efficiency.
Character Portrait: Norah Brennan
Inherently flirtatious and extraordinarily calculated, Norah Brennan is more than her bounty hunter persona. Adherence to a strict code of ethics guides her actions, while a thirst for justice steady’s her aim.
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A content creator’s decision to kill a character should never be made to merely create more consumers of their product. Doing so clearly demonstrates a lack of vision and ineptness by not properly using foundational storytelling elements to move a story forward.