The Synopsis: Second Attempt

This is the new synopsis I came up with in an attempt to have one that would not inundate the reader with new terms, names, and places that looked barely pronounceable ;P

For the name of a Nanhew to be known in every region of Melyund – as well as several other continents in the northern hemisphere of Arn – is no small achievement in and of itself. And that Nanhew being infamous for belligerence and incredible feats of prowess in battle is nothing short of legend-worthy.

Rimmegoan Dayor is considered to be the greatest warrior-for-hire north of the Baershksh Wall, and the stories surrounding him are matched only by such legends as Worik the Myrlhy, and Dhaeg’n Tandor the Slayer.

But all of the stories known of Rim thus far will pale in comparison to the challenges he must face when an eccentric old man, Harin Oudek, hires Rim as a body-guard and takes him to a formerly uncharted island in the Barren Ocean of Arn.

Against a myriad of foes, Rim’s strength and skill will be tested unlike they have ever been before as Harin attempts to point him away from the path of fury that has guided his entire life. . .

I would seriously appreciate any suggestions or comments anyone has on this . . . even if you just say that you 'like it' or 'don't like it' :)

Click Here to see the first synopsis I wrote for Warrior's Fury. I'd be grateful for opinions on that one as well :)

Concept Art: Zeegan

As I've been writing Warrior's Fury I've done my best to sketch out what some of the main characters look like.

I'm not absolutely sure 'concept art' would really fit some of the stuff I'm about to show you - but I haven't quite reached the point of being able to draw or paint the character(s) in a way that is satisfying enough not to consider that it's not just a 'concept' of what the character looks like.

Anyway, I thought you would like to see something close to what I'm picturing in my head.

So, Zeegan is an Eekyde Quyd, essentially just a member of a 'branch' of the Quyd Race.

Here is my original sketch for the average Quyd~

You may already have guessed, but I roughly based their faces off of a porcupine.

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Once I had the basic idea on paper, I tried my hand at Zeegan himself~

Obviously he isn't purple :P
and that is why he is categorized as 'Eekyde' (i.e. 'set apart' or 'outside the norm').

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And more recently I quickly sketched this portrait of Zeegan~

Then decided to color it in Photoshop~

And (at the risk of boring you) here are a few of the slightly different versions of the last one.

(on the far right it's just the glowing 'nayrlkolth' in his hand that is different, and the two center ones have different textured shirts...

you can see the texture difference better if you click on the image ;P )

(Random NOTE: Photoshop 'rocks' ;)

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Definitely let me know what you think. :)
 . . . Oh, and if you haven't already, you can read a bit about this character Here ;)

Improperly Aimed Zeal

It is amazing how the LORD chooses to instruct us when we least expect it.

Today, on an impulse that I didn't really think about at the time, I offered to help a family friend to do some weeding. Little did I realize God had decided I needed some counseling.

I won't risk boring you with needless details, I'll just give you the 'lesson' learned through the conversation we ended up having.

It was mainly about the Hunger Games. She didn't change my opinion about the book, but she did point out something that struck me as being the 'Reason' for the Holy Spirit guiding us into the conversation: 'the problem is not the book'.

She pointed out that the things I didn't like about the 'craze' going on about the Hunger Games was not the 'problem' that should retain my focus, they are merely the 'symptom of the real problem' - which is the need for God, and the compassionate preaching of the Gospel of Christ.

The Salvation of our Redeemer and King, Jesus Christ, is the only thing that should command my focus and zeal.

And, to be honest, I have fallen short of the goal of 'focusing on the LORD' far too often lately when it comes to peoples' entertainment choices . . . So for any who may have read/heard my opinions/rantings on the Hunger Games -- or other works of fiction (i.e. movies, games, books) -- please know that my opinions have not changed/weakened, but I would like to inform you that I am now under the conviction that (unless you ask a direct question) I should no longer 'bother' you with my opinions if they are negative in the sense that 'I think this is something everyone should classify as bad'. . . .

My only response in that case will be one of two things: 1) I will change the subject to Christ or something Christ-related. Or 2) I will remain silent and merely pray for God's grace in both/all our lives. . .

A Prayer:
              Thank you, LORD, for your discipline and instruction. I thank you for the wisdom and understanding you have provided to Mrs. H.
             Please continue to teach and guide me to greater zeal for Your Holiness, God, and soften my heart to be compassionate for the people around me. I ask that You please continue to humble me when I begin to show pride or arrogance and get sidetracked on things that ultimately do not matter in the grand scheme of our aiming to praise, honor, and glorify You in everything that we do.
             In the precious name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen. . .