Smoke bellowed from a large, shattered window three stories above the Noodle Shop. All the lights of the building went out, and the cartoon sign of the Diam had been thrown free, crashing atop a nearby car. Screams filled the air. The crowds turned and ran from the burning building—knocking each other over in a... Continue Reading →
The Weln and the Gruun – Pastoral
In the western plains of Landia, the Weln live in service to the magical, ogreous Gruun.
The Fadites and the Fae – Horticulture
The Second of the five cultures I created for Cultural Anthropology. The Fadites. Enjoy 🙂 Back in the days before the collapse, it is said that only the elves had the capability of tapping into the Aetheric Flow. But there are several legends that speak of one man who could, Fadrix the Wizard. The... Continue Reading →
Character Clash – Elantris
In honor of the recent release of the Elantris leather bound edition (and coincidently re-reading the book at the same time), I’m starting this first Character Clash with two characters, Hrathen and Dilaf. I’m finding that most writers like to avoid using religion in their stories and the ones that do usually paint it only... Continue Reading →
Building Your World – In the Beginning was…
Discover how your world came to be, why it came to be, and why there is death.
Building Your World – Intro
World Building tips from a novice exploring the craft.
Getting into Character – Foils
Jake stared as the girl passed him. She wore high heels, a knee-high dress, and had wavy red hair that fell to her back. She gave him a wink. He didn’t stare at her legs because of attraction, rather he focused more on the precision of her steps and the distance between her strides. He... Continue Reading →
Brian J. Branscum 