Time for another update from me. Though, I do ask myself, "Why bother?"

Essentially, I'm bored, since I am more than positive that my 4 watchers will nuke my journal notification. Which is all well and good, since they can't nuke my boredom.

So, let's see what I have been doing lately that I would want to share... Ah. Serena's Encounter is now available to view in its entirety. As far as I can tell by the stats tab people either did or did not enjoy it, which is just fine. As I stated in the submission comments with each piece, Serena's Encounter was a piece that was written by request from a friend. She had a bit of a femboner for Pyramid Head and Silent Hill themes, so, that was Serena's fate.

I honestly wish that more comments were dropped for the submissions, but, alas, that is not the case.

On to more exciting things.

As stated in my previous journal, I am taking part in Nanowrimo, which is a website that encourages people to write. Anything. You can find it here: http://www.nanowrimo.org

Since my last journal I have actually started writing my short story, and it is coming along swimmingly. As is, I am kind of steam rolling through a single plot, and what characters come are simply made on the spot, be it for a specific scene or be it for the good of the whole story as it unfolds. I do have a list of some chief characters that I want to be involved in the story, but... When dealing with a continent that contains different kingdoms of varying degrees of culture and governance... You're going to need a ton of characters.

That is something I am wrestling with currently, since the scope of what I'm trying to do with this short story revolves around getting the different perspectives of chief characters on a singular event. 'Sorta' like how 'As I Lay Dying' worked. Odd, since I fucking hated 'As I Lay Dying', I think Faulkner is a hack.

Or however you spell that author's fail name.

Anyway, I feel that it would be nifty to name some of the characters whose perspectives I have used in the course of my writing and give a little bit of their personality.

Crown Prince Diedrich Evalian VIII - Ruler of the kingdom of Ameradia, this young Crown Prince claimed his stewardship after the tragic loss of his father and brothers at the Battle of Nordrim. Having been too young at the time to assume the responsibility of leadership (especially during a time of war), his mother was left to carry the kingdom until Diedrich was of age to wear the crown. Those years virtually destroyed his mother, who now sits locked in one of the towers of the palace, wanting seclusion from the world. This affected Diedrich greatly, and was one of the primary forces that led him on a campaign of diplomacy to stop the war that had been raging across the continent. Yet, he regrets his choices, knowing full well that his father (and his lost brothers) would have continued fighting in order to restore as much honor to Ameradia as possible. He feels he was forced into taking the actions he did, for fear of a prophecy made by the Mages of Daytan, stating that any who bears the Evalian name would die in combat.

Lancer Captain Deacon Verron - Noble born of the House of Verron, Deacon is the youngest Lancer to achieve the rank of Captain in the history of Ameradia, the subject of which was thought to be a scandal given his noble birth. But, Deacon proved through strength of will and ability that he deserved to be named Captain, and quickly gained the respect and trust of his Lancers. It was thought that the young man, if he should choose to stay in the army, would become a fine General for Ameradia. His ambition is driven by his need to prove himself to his family. His mother and father regretted to hear of his decision to join the army, and did everything they could to try and deter him. But, Deacon believed in the 'new' Ameradia, which would be a kingdom that would rule in peace, and enforce it across all of Ivalice.

Lancer Patrolman Sven Latona - A commoner of Ameradia, he joined the army in order to help support his family. They were granted land to farm from one of the many noble houses that resided in Ameradia. Sven was blessed with an aptitude for combat, and was a local celebrity in the annual arms contest at harvest festivals. Upon winning such a contest he was noticed by a Lancer and was given the means to attend the Military Academy. Being a farm boy bruiser was a far cry from being a Lancer, but he passed the entry exams and attained the entry level rank of Lancer Patrolman. Sven feels himself as lucky, but he feels himself to be more loyal to his family than to Ameradia, no matter how many opportunities the kingdom may have given him. As long as his family is provided for, he will commit himself to whatever cause Armeradia may need of him.

Eh, while writing these things out I noticed that they were a bit bland, more history than actual... Personality. But, that will come! Just one of the many things that I have to work on.

Either way, why those three? Merely because the story, so far, is told from their perspectives.

And... Well, so far writing this story has been a lot of fun, though I have no idea who to write with after Sven. I am sure I will figure it out.

Should I put scraps up of my writings?

You decide, my four fans.