The Characters of Girt - Ashe Orion Moonglenn
Building the Characters of the Fantastical Universe of Angelika Moonglenn
The best discoveries begin with 'What would happen if ...'
The teachings of Ashe Orion
Ashe Orion Moonglenn …
is Angelika’s father.
loved music, history and adventure. Worked as an archaeologists in many of the great magical ruins. He was often found working with music blaring.
was known to start dance parties with his family at the most inopportune times - bath time, just before lessons, the middle of the night, etc.
had a sense of humor and liked to tease his children. He often pulled pranks. Ashe told his son Toby that the old woman, Rubinetta, who lived next door was an empress. He wanted Toby to bow before her every time Toby saw her. Toby believed him and bowed to her. Rubinetta was overjoyed by this.
was estranged from his father late in life after his mother died. Ashe Orion tried to protect his family from his dad.
married to Eluna. Had two children Angelika and Tobias II.
murdered at the age of 37.
descended from the Moonbliss family, members of masters of sound magic. Changed name to Moonglenn after his estrangement from his dad.
met his wife Eluna at a concert on an adjacent planet.
kind, cheerful and extremely intelligent. Clumsy at times.
got lost frequently but was cheerful about it. He told his children that he always found something amazing on those journeys.
loved too laugh and play with his children.
Sometimes the best thing is knowing that someone else stood and lived where you are.
The Teachings of Ashe Orion
Role – When the Magic Comes
Deceased from the beginning,
His ongoing presence is felt through the memories Angelika has of him and his teachings, jokes and sense of humor.
Tried to protect his family but failed.
Maps give you a reason to explore. Family gives you a reason to return.
Teachings of Ashe Orion
The Beliefs of Ashe Orion
Never race with me through the ruins. I already know where all the loose rocks are.
The Humor of Ashe Orion
Like Eluna, Ashe tried to teach his children about the good and bad things of life. He did this through humor and teachings. Angelika remembers these sayings fondly and they have become part of the corner stone of the foundation of her beliefs. A few of these are below.
The best discoveries are people.
Questions build more than nails.
The world is more weird, and more kind than we know.
Good things take time. Great things wait for it to pass.
Be afraid but keep going.
There’s adventure in not knowing the answer.
Look at your journey twice. First look normally. The second time look to explore.
Wonder is a skill that everyone can learn. Practice as often as you can.
Angelika’s family dancing on the mountain.
I’m not lost. I'm discovering something new.
The Teachings of Ashe Orion
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