The Language of World's Linkup (New Year's Edition)

I almost forgot about this. Almost, it's been a week, let me tell you. Instead of boring you with the details, I thought I would do a link up. This one was created by the amazing Liv K Fisher you should check out her blog. 

Onto the questions!

I will be using Cynfael, because he seems to be the only character who wants to talk to me.

1. In five words or less, how would you describe your character?

Problematic, villainous, suave, spoiled, and egotistical. I could go on.

2. When do they see an opportunity for self-improvement?

He thinks self-improvement comes in the form of riches and a crown. So rarely if ever, and usually when he does see them. 

3. How do they view themself (good, evil, neutral, etc.)?

You actually want me to delve into his twisted psyche???

 Umm, depends on his mood. Depends on who he is with and exactly how vulnerable he is being. Some days, he believes he is God's gift to the world, but he also has a lot of guilt so he somehow thinks he is the worst person in the world. Which is sadly relatable.

4. Is there a story that inspires them? What is it?

Icarus. Cue my sister screaming at me. This one is a bit of an inside joke, I am taking a lot of inspiration from Greek mythology for this story, and Icarus is who I picked for Cynfael. Some people are pretty mad at me for that, because they think it means I am going to kill him... Which I might. 

5. What proverb or quote they identify with?

I have a million for him honestly, and I don't know who wrote this one. I got it off of Pinterest.

6. What does their standard day look like?

Drinking, copious amounts of drinking. He tries to forget things. He does the bare minimum that is required of him. He also smokes and plots a good deal. All of this to say, your guess is as good as mine. He is rather intelligent, or so he tells me. He does do some reading. 

7. When they picture their ideal day, how does it go?

'Champagne, cocaine, gasoline, and most things in between.'

 To quote Brendon Urie, this is a bit of a joke, because Cynfael isn't one for drugs, that's not to say he hasn't dabbled. Other than that it's pretty accurate.

8. Do they have a favorite memory? If so, what happened?

Yes, but I don't really want to share it. Suffice it to say, he has very few. Most involve a girl who had always been faster than him and the days spent trying to catch her.

9. Where do they see themself in five years?

As King. Which for a bastard and a halfling. That would be quite the endeavor 

10. What is their life dream?

To find a sense of peace.

The Language of the Worlds Link-up-October

You guys enjoyed this one last time, so I thought I would do it again. We have the lovely Liv to thank for it. Make sure to check out her blog.

I am supposed to be prepping for Nano, but since that mostly involves me lying on the floor and eating. I thought I would write a post. I am going to use Cynfael again because I will be writing his story for Nano.

1. What does your character fear the most?

Wow, so this one was harder than I anticipated. Because it's not what do they fear but what do they fear the most, and I think being helpless again, is one of Cynfael's greatest fears. Because for a long time he couldn't help anyone not even himself. 

2. How would they handle it if they were to face their fear?

Not well, he might even become completely unhinged.

3. Do they want to get married? Why or why not?

Suffice it to say he did once...

4. What is their love language (i.e. words of affirmation, physical touch, gifts, quality time, acts of service)?

Physical touch. * Trying not to roll my eyes* 

5. On a scale from 1 (messy) to 5 (organized), how do they rate?

Probably a four.

6. How do they feel about debates/disagreements?

He enjoys them.

7. What do they bring to a battle (figurative or literal)?

He can fight fairly well, but prefers to charm and manipulate people. If that fails he can always poison them.

8. What's their favorite thing to eat for breakfast?

Mimosas with a bit of everything that could be considered breakfast food.

9. How do they treat themself after a long day?

I don't want to know and you probably don't either.

10. What do you most want readers to glean from this story?

Still trying to figure that out. Stay away from Fae maybe...

The Language of Worlds // July-August

Doing this on time for once. So this is created by the amazing Liv go check out her blog and the other ones who participated. Especially Maddie's cause her's is awesome!

1.Where does your character live, and how does that impact them?

I haven't quite figured out where it's located but somewhere in a fantasy version of late 1920's Europe. The Rookshire estate is located. It's isolated and bordered by some stunning mountains. It's practically a palace.

2.If they could book a vacation to anywhere in the/their world, where would they go and why?

Paris is a favorite. England too. 

3. On a scale from 1 (low) to 10 (high), how ambitious are they?

Incredibly, but he likes to appear carefree. A solid 10

4. What do they want to achieve long-term?

He claims to want the crown, but his true goal is to destroy his family's empire. Even if he has to die in the process, I'm sure.

5. Who inspires them?

His Father's ruthlessness, His Mother's disregard, and his sister's determination.

6. How would they handle seclusion?

Not well, Cynfael is a social creature. He doesn't like being left with his thoughts.

7. Are they a cat person, or a dog person?

Either or, like most of the fae. He has an affinity with animals.

8. What's their favorite type of weather?

Anything warm, it's always cold where he lives.

9.When they're hungry, does it show? How?

Only if he wanted it to, he's adept at hiding his emotions. 

10. What's one Bible verse your character would identify with?

 Do not gaze at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly!

Proverbs 23:31

A Very Late Language of World's Link Up

I meant to do this on time. I really did, but my life got really slow. Then all a sudden I got hit with a million things and was left holding on to what was left of my sanity.

I'm doing it now, even though this linkup is already on the next part oops!

Before I start that I have good news I finished the last of my revisions!!! Hopefully Anne and Co like everything I added and changed. It's been quite a ride with this story it started at 20,000 words, after revisions it was 25,000 words, and now it's sitting at 26,000 and something words. I'm happy with where it is now! There were moments... lots of tear filled moments.

I also finished Driver's Ed and booked my test, so fingers crossed for that.

I finished Chayse's picture too! It's not quite what I envisioned but, it matches the grungy circus aesthetic. Now I can start on Snow's.

Onto the link up.

 The amazing Liv created this linkup, be sure to go check out her blog.

1. Introduce your character and his/her story!

His name is Cynfael, and he is an absolute menace. I'm writing his story now, which is the only reason I chose him for this.

He is the bastard son of the Northen Fae's King. His position in his father's court is a precarious one, and he has no delusions about what little power he holds. His sister is being groomed to take over for his Father. Which has caused some friction between them. His family has no love for each other past what they can use the other for. He has managed to keep himself useful so far.

2. What does he/she (your character) look for in a friend? Consciously or subconsciously?

He isn't in the habit of making friends. If he was to make one, it would be part of some scheme or plot. He would look for someone gullible and trusting.

3. If he/she could study any foreign language, what would it be?

He can speak a range of different languages, and has a recent problem of swearing at me in Latin. 

4. Which person from the Bible would he/she be besties with? Why?

Being honest here, Rahab. They have a lot in common.

 5. If he/she were to visit you for a week, what would you do together?

Imagining this is terrifying. I feel like he would want to go to some parties, but the fancy ones mind you with champagne, the good kind. He would probably try to get me to smoke and succeed. I would probably try to get him drunk and have a heart to heart.

 I'd then take him for coffee and he would complain. 

He wouldn't last a day with me to be honest, he'd find some high society friends and ditch me. 

6. What is his/her ideal future?

He used to have an idea about that, about her. Of course he learned quickly that anything can be taken from you, so he really only thinks of revenge and elevating his social status.

7. If he/she were to spend a weekend alone, what sort of pastimes would he/she pursue?

Being a cad, and that's all I will say.

8. If you could send your character a care package, what would be in it?

A Bible, nicotine gum, an apology letter, and a poisoned apple

9. Is there a song that describes your character's journey?

So many, he has his own playlist at this point. The one I really like for him, has one bad word in it regrettably, and I can't find a clean version. Most of the rest I've already posted on here. Here's one I recently found. It really explains his life and family.

10. What is your character's place in the story (hero, antihero, villain, sidekick, etc.)?

Cynfael's kinda hard to pin down, he started as a villain, that became an antihero and everyone seems to think of him differently. 

I hope this was amusing for someone.