It Began in a Tavern (OOC Thread) (Part 2)

There isn't long left now, and the only thing that stopped me is how I ran out of time. I'm confident now that tomorrow is the day.
I am happy to report that I have finished it. But I require an extra day to polish it and edit it. I've stayed up really late the past two nights to finish this, but I am mostly happy with how it turned out, so it was worth it.

The past couple posts have been quite odd for us, this experience made me realize. It's because the midpoint required shifts in the story that forced me to write longer posts. I am highly confident that this will be over after my new post and we should finally return to normal procedure to finish the rest of the story!

I will be glad for it. I am looking forward to writing the shorter posts. These long ones are so taxing! But I will be a liar if I said that I didn't enjoy it.
 
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At long last, it is posted.

I have to say that I harbor many regrets with this, the primary one being its length. It'd take me something like 3 ordinary posts to tell that entire story in chunks, and since I write a post every month due to the current pace, three becomes too much for what is essentially a big backstory.

That's why I wrote it all down now. Get it done ASAP and return to normal procedure so everything can be fine again.

I actively worked on this everyday after long study sessions. It didn't become anywhere near as good I wanted it to be, but it should be good enough to explain much of the story's foundation. The queen's thirst for power should become clear now. At least, that is my hope.

Either way, I am relieved this is out of my hands now. We should be able to return to normal now and resume the next act of the story.
 
it is fantastic story-telling.
It is largely seeded on the idea that Yuuna had a big influence on the world of humans. There were many times where she was framed as much more than just the spirit of light, so I decided to embrace the idea and make everything said about her at this point to be true and restore consistency in the process.

There is the obvious inconsistency of Yuuna being portrayed as a black kitty so far, but it is actually not. I'll explain it in due time. I of course didn't want to spend more words on an already behemoth of a post.
 
Hey, @Louanne Learning. I have a question.

If memory serves, you have characters play a violin, specifically Olive's song. I've always wondered what the act of playing really meant, story-wise. What happens to someone who plays the violin? Or have you not quite decided yet?

If you haven't, then I have a suggestion. Those who play the violin see Myrto and Eirini's story through the song. They come to understand the past, its importance, and how Olive/Sophia and Melina are the incarnations of those two. They come to understand what the battle really is about.

It would make sense. Arthur learns the "truth" with it, and he plays the violin in front of the monks to show them the same past. If you are fine with that, then I think it would make a lot of sense to go with that.

By the way, I have yet to uncover Olive's past, her song and that mysterious person. I will do that at some point, but the backstory did more or less confirm that Eirini had a strong association with music and melody. It's easy to deduct that music became a big part of her reincarnated self's childhood too.

Here is another interesting fact. I genuinely can't remember if I picked Melina's name to be of Greek origin on purpose, or if it was a strange coincidence. The Southern Peninsula is based in ancient Greece (in case that wasn't obvious enough by all the names), but either way, their incarnations are appropriately named.

I did hint Olive's origins from the start though. Cyan clothing, named after the most prominent tree in that country, all the sunny imagery of her memories. I love making hints that are so obvious yet not so much at the same time, only for that to change later.

I also keep saying Olive, but her real name is Sophia. Old habits break hard.
 
I've always wondered what the act of playing really meant, story-wise.

When Arthur played the violin in the presence of the High Mage and High Scientist, it summoned all the ghosts of the monks.

Those who play the violin see Myrto and Eirini's story through the song.

The is story might be told by the ghosts?

It would make sense. Arthur learns the "truth" with it, and he plays the violin in front of the monks to show them the same past. If you are fine with that, then I think it would make a lot of sense to go with that.

Yes, I will take it in this direction, except I will have the ghosts showing the story, instead of Arthur?
 
Yes, I will take it in this direction, except I will have the ghosts showing the story, instead of Arthur?
I think this makes perfect sense, because a violin alone is just a violin. It can't tell a story. But the monks can.

The violin was also played by Arthur when the Alphabet Society first found him. If it were the monks who showed him the story, then how he learned of them also makes sense by extension.
 
@Louanne Learning, this is just a reminder that your turn ends after tomorrow. Will you need more time? :)

More than happy to give it to you. Like it was discussed, these deadlines have mostly become soft at this point, but I think it still helps to keep a check.
 
Thanks so much, yes I hope I can have a couple of more days.
Okay. Not a problem.

I will say though... at least this time, it's probably a good idea to get this round of posts done before the holidays. I'm sure we will all be busy and won't have the time for this until the new year, which is of course fine.

That's why I think it would be great if you can get the post done by the 18th. I only say this because it gives @IgnitedxSoul a full week before December 25th to write a post. Any later than that and he doesn't get a full week. I imagine his only real opportunity to post after that would be in the new year.

I hope it's fair enough. It's actually only three more days after your turn ends. I wouldn't be strict about that under normal circumstances. I just really want to give him an opportunity to write since he missed the last one... also due to the holidays. It's really important that everyone contributes to this story to maintain the diversity that has made it into what it is. You two write great posts and I love reading them.
 
Hey, I was wondering if it might be okay gor me to jump back in for a post. Because I really want to write Ravenna’s family reunion when it happens. Please let me know.
Of course it is. I'm not sure precisely when it'll happen though. I imagine either during the climax or after.

I have been meaning to ask you—can you write some character sheets for Ravenna's family? I think it's best to prepare those as soon as possible rather than at the last minute. If you want to avoid spoiling everyone, you can send them to me over PM. If not, you can just post them here. Either is fine with me.
 
Of course it is. I'm not sure precisely when it'll happen though. I imagine either during the climax or after.
Thanks! I look forward to it. And no rush! I'll be here.
I have been meaning to ask you—can you write some character sheets for Ravenna's family? I think it's best to prepare those as soon as possible rather than at the last minute. If you want to avoid spoiling everyone, you can send them to me over PM. If not, you can just post them here. Either is fine with me.
Yes, I can write some character sheets. I think for the sake of the story, I will post them, but also say there are spoilers ahead. Because I want everyone to be able to write them and stuff. I also am realizing I need to figure out a way for them ALL to be alive. Like 4 different people. I'll need some time to think on this.
 
Yes, I can write some character sheets. I think for the sake of the story, I will post them, but also say there are spoilers ahead. Because I want everyone to be able to write them and stuff. I also am realizing I need to figure out a way for them ALL to be alive. Like 4 different people. I'll need some time to think on this.
Take your time. I estimate that we'll reach the climax come end of February at the current pace (maybe earlier if things pick up), so it'll be around then.
 
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