Greetings everyone on this lovely day in March. This winter the windchill was a low of -30 to -40 degrees Celsius at times. Ouch! I’m so glad the weather is getting warmer. Hopefully, spring is on its way!
Since you don’t know much about me yet, I thought I’d begin talking about the characters I create in fantasy. I love to dream up their individual personalities and plot how this affects their experience in their fantastical worlds.
The first thing I do when starting a story is to think about the protagonist. I imagine who she is, what kind of plot I can put her in, and why she would be there.
Angelika Moonglen is the protagonist of the book I am writing. If the novel lands well, I have thoughts for at least four other works. Who knows, right?
Angelika Moonglen - Lika - The Wanderer
Angelika is unlike anyone the people of Erudus have ever known. As the days became colder and darker, she ran through the ancient cosmic gate into the Echoing Chambers cave system.
Erudians believe that the universe sent Angelika to save them from the war, pain, and destruction that was happening on their world. Angelika laughs when they say this, and says that she was looking to escape her old life, and that she is just trying to do her best every day.
Angelika admits she can perform magic, butt she believes that if people refuse to work with her she cannot help them. Angelika believes that cooperation creates miracles.
Angelika is kind, emphatic, smart, and will undergo massive transformation and personal growth. As her magical abilities grow, she will master four of the thirteen types of magic known in the universe. Animal magic and sound magic become her specialties.
Laughter is important to Lika, and she absolutely adores music. Her voice is pleasant so she is often invited to concerts. She loves to play the Aioni, (violin-like instrument). Angelica likes fast and foot-stomping music. She may be busy, but pick up an instrument and she is bound to appear.
Lika is pretty, but does not know it. Because of her horrific childhood, she is always in pain, she believes that she is homely, unworthy of love, and is broken. To let another individual into her life is unthinkable. What she needs is one or two good friends who love her unconditionally, so that she can begin to see her worth. As for a relationship with a man, oh my stars, no! Right now it’s just too scary to think about.
Angelika’s gifts are perfect for helping Erudus rebuild itself. But, as with any magical being. when the universe grants you the ability to tap into the universal flow of magic, it takes away things that others take for granted.
Walking at times is a problem for Angelika. Sure, she “takes out” enraged spirits, destroys demi-gods and catches serial killers, but she does this while falling over her feet multiple times a day. She is a klutz.
Angelika’s falling problem is so bad, that on one occasion, while negotiating a peace treaty between two southern communities, she tripped over a tent pole and sent the whole market place to the ground. Instead of getting angry, everyone laughed. Angelika didn’t sprain her ankle, cut herself, or break a bone again, so it didn’t bother them. Actually, the incident was just what was needed to relieve the tension between the communities. Sometimes, being klutzy can be helpful.
To many Angelika’s eyes are mesmerizing. They are a beautiful lavender. Her eyes are this color because she has a form of albinism that only occurs in her eyes. Bright lights affect Angelika’s vision and cause her eyes to water. She rarely goes anywhere without sun glasses. On several occasions bright light has caused her to go temporarily blind.
Angelika can’t cook. She can’t even grasp basic recipes. This may seem like a minor problem, but in fact it isn’t. Angelika lives by herself, and travels extensively. When she tries to cook over a fire or in a local fire room she is dangerous. She has burnt herself on numerous occasions .and set one cook room on fire. Realizing she needed to quit trying to cook, she sentenced herself to eating nuts, seeds, cheese, and anything else that she could find that could be eaten cold.
Angelika is sick of eating this way. This, along with her tendency to forget to eat when she is focusing on a situation, has affected her health and the people who love her are worried. Feasts pop up when she is around, and almost everyone gives her food to take home. Sometimes, friends deliver baskets filled with delicacies to her mountain home. Angelika loves this. She is always hopeful there will be cookies tucked inside. Sugary, rich, crispy cookies are Angelika’s thing. If they have flibby nuts a in them than she thinks their even better.
Angelika has lots of things that she can’t do, but she doesn’t care. Her life’s ambition is to rid the community of evil. She wants to prevent others from undergoing the suffering she faced as a child.
Angelika has a companion named Jynx. He is a wazzie cat ( a large lynx-like animal) who appeared at the junk yard Echoing Chambers one day. He is usually lazy, undignified, and difficult. He loves humor. Some people believe that he doesn’t care for Angelika, as he often plays pranks on her. He hides Angelika’s clothes, flips on the cold water when she is bathing, and makes a dash to eat her dinner.
In reality, Jynx loves Angelika. He will do almost anything for her. When Angelika is battling magical creatures, or dealing with humans and their politics, Jynx shapeshifts and becomes a stronger supernatural being. He has strong muscles, sharp talons and extreme flexibility. Jynx can walk through walls and enter the spirit veil when Angelika needs him to. Jynx will protect Angelika to the death..
Stay warm and do whatever gives you joy today. After all, as Angelika believes, you should take time everyday for music and cookies. Life is short. Enjoy it while you can.
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