Tales From Atlius
These are a series of short stories, excerpts and reports from the fictional world of Atlius.
In this world, Humans are the second most powerful species on the planet. They have evolved into intelligent beings, and have developed sophisticated and powerful technologies. Their society is varied and vibrant, with a common push towards achieving greatness. But this unity does not come from a sense of brotherhood or goodwill. It comes out of necessity. It comes out of fear. For the Humans share the planet with the all powerful Mirans.
Luminescent beings with beastly features, the Mirans wield god-like powers with ambivalent temperaments. They have the ability to bend matter to their will; to manipulate, create and destroy anything in sight in mere moments. The Humans call it magic. The Miran's call it their responsibility. They claim that they would never use such powers against Humanity except in self-defence, but there are those on both sides that question this assurance.
In this world, Humans are the second most powerful species on the planet. They have evolved into intelligent beings, and have developed sophisticated and powerful technologies. Their society is varied and vibrant, with a common push towards achieving greatness. But this unity does not come from a sense of brotherhood or goodwill. It comes out of necessity. It comes out of fear. For the Humans share the planet with the all powerful Mirans.
Luminescent beings with beastly features, the Mirans wield god-like powers with ambivalent temperaments. They have the ability to bend matter to their will; to manipulate, create and destroy anything in sight in mere moments. The Humans call it magic. The Miran's call it their responsibility. They claim that they would never use such powers against Humanity except in self-defence, but there are those on both sides that question this assurance.
Figures In The Desert
Between the Human stronghold of Novus-Kriyog, and the Miran dreamscape of Aadmira, is the Tilian desert. And in this desert, something stirs.
Between the Human stronghold of Novus-Kriyog, and the Miran dreamscape of Aadmira, is the Tilian desert. And in this desert, something stirs.
For Jane
The tyrannical Doma have been defeated. The Human people are free. But for one loyal instrument the outcome is just as bitter, as it is sweet.
The tyrannical Doma have been defeated. The Human people are free. But for one loyal instrument the outcome is just as bitter, as it is sweet.
Pixelles - Writing Portfolio Program
At the start of 2021 I joined in the online Writing Portfolio Program run by Pixelles. The aim of the program is to help aspiring writers/narrative designers create a portfolio that is more in-line with actual industry expectations.
Below are the pieces I have created so far (course is still on-going)
Below are the pieces I have created so far (course is still on-going)
Character Design Sheet
First assignment was to create a character and define some of the key aspects of that character. We followed a provided template but were encouraged to elaborate further if desired.
First assignment was to create a character and define some of the key aspects of that character. We followed a provided template but were encouraged to elaborate further if desired.
| assignment_1_characterdesign_dannycolclough.pdf |
Character Barks Sheet
Exercise to create 40 barks (10 barks for 4 scenarios) for the character we had designed. Idea was to be able to convey aspects of our character whilst remembering that these barks would be repeated a number of times. So they were intended to be quick, repeatable, and not so bespoke as to break a scenario.
| agent_nine__jane__-_barks1.pdf |