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Post by Aedh on Aug 7, 2006 18:21:23 GMT -5
This was going to be just a message to JenGe, but I can't get the message system to work for me. So I'll start a thread on it. Hah! I have an EQ story underway, should be done in a couple of weeks ( it is hard to tell with my writing.) It is looking to be a bit long, almost novella length, so I thought I might email you a part--like the first 10-15 pages, and you could look at it and tell me if you think it might be suitable. There's no title yet, but I have the plot blocked out as well as a hefty chunk written. I'll give you a teaser line now: "Former Cleric John Preston: by special order of the Council of Libria, this Court sentences you to be taken forth from this place and incinerated for offences against the State. Sentence to be carried out immediately." Got some potential there?
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Post by Mirabilis on Aug 7, 2006 19:17:41 GMT -5
Well you've certainly whetted my appetite!! I love the EQ fics on this site so I for one would be very happy to read yours - bring it on!!!
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Post by n9ne on Aug 7, 2006 21:50:18 GMT -5
This definately sounds like its got some potential, going from the short passage you've given us i'd say it sounds like it could be great ;D
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Post by Witcher Wolf on Aug 8, 2006 4:24:04 GMT -5
Damn right, but I am highly supportive of any EQ fiction *drool*
Jen usually likes about 10 pages at a time to give you an idea.
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Post by mawa on Aug 8, 2006 10:37:21 GMT -5
There's no title yet, but I have the plot blocked out as well as a hefty chunk written. I'll give you a teaser line now: "Former Cleric John Preston: by special order of the Council of Libria, this Court sentences you to be taken forth from this place and incinerated for offences against the State. Sentence to be carried out immediately." Got some potential there? That sounds really good I'll be definitely looking forward for this story - especially given the fact that among fan-fictions I especially like alternatives ;D
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Post by Libby on Aug 8, 2006 14:27:56 GMT -5
Always good to have new fics on the site.
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Post by Aedh on Aug 8, 2006 21:56:26 GMT -5
Copy (edited) of a message to JenGe about this, but you all can help, too.
I think I finally figured out the message system! ;D The plot is completely 'storyboarded.' It is not really an EQ story in the sense that it has clerics and all that; rather, it happens about twenty years after the revolution at the end of the movie. Though I've watched the movie several times, I'm not really a "head" on many of the details; for example, when in historical time the movie is placed (21st century? 22nd century?); that would help. I know MaWa's story "Martin Stein," for example, is set in 2040 in historical time. I don't know if that's considered "canonical" or not; I had the impression of a rather more distant future than that.
Like "Martin Stein," which I hadn't read before today, this story is sort of a detective yarn which revolves around a missing person. Father's regime is a few decades past, and Libria has, more or less, adjusted itself to a post-Prozium regimen. But new problems have arisen. Politics have invaded the once-unified Council. Equilibrium exacted a harsh cost on the minds and bodies of those who were on the 'dose,' and, among other medical and psychological fallout, birthrates fell, creating a now-greying society where young workers are precious and taxes are high. Some of the methods of Father's regime had to be adopted by those who replaced it; all the vestiges of totalitarianism did not die away. And some of the old Resistance members are realizing that their dream will not come to full fruition within their lifetime--maybe not ever, unless something else is launched. But there are other interests who prefer things as they are ...
I would especially appeciate advice on some of the following general questions: what is a good "real-time" historical setting for the EQ regime, and how long did it last from start to finish. How big a place is Libria really? What other societies exist on the planet, and where? Are there any sort of 'consensus' answers on this? I am a rather slow writer and relentless on details; a few pages a day is often all I can do, so there is no big hurry.
Input appreciated! By the way, working title is: "Roses For Maria."
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Post by MisterAnderson on Aug 8, 2006 22:23:52 GMT -5
That was a pretty good snipet to pique peoples curiousity, aedh. Well chosen!
As for helping with your story, I'm sure the bevy of talented wordsmiths on the boards will only be too happy to contribute their thoughts on your plea for a Librian timeline/history. In fact it can only help to improve your story with input from those already experienced in writing EQ fic.
Looking forward to the end result!
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Post by Aedh on Aug 8, 2006 22:30:09 GMT -5
I think it'd be interesting to have a sort of "Encyclopedia Librica" with various facts, speculative facts, factoids, and assorted other verities.
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Post by mawa on Aug 9, 2006 3:51:11 GMT -5
aedh, check your PM box
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Post by Libby on Aug 9, 2006 8:12:19 GMT -5
I think it's great that you want to write this story. Please don't take my comments here as criticism, I'm just curious. You say you already have the storyboard which gives you the framework...but why do you need help? This is YOUR story and you can make of it whatever you wish. It really doesn't matter about timelines...make up your own. KW doesn't really specify WHEN this all happens and it's mostly conjecture. No-one's going to jump on you if you come up with a different scenario. Those of us who have written EQfics all have radically differing ideas on how things turn out and yours will have just as much validity.
My version of post-revolution Libria is mine alone. 'Treading on Dreams' is my vision of what happens to Preston et al...yes there's lot's of twists and turns, detective work and forensics because that's what I like. I enjoy weaving the human drama in with the bigger picture, but that's me. You should rely on your own instincts. Study the film a few dozen times...get with the feel of Libria, then go for it.
I personally don't need 'teasers' or the plot summarising. I will read the opening chapters and if I like them, I'll carry on reading. I'm looking forward to reading 'Roses for Maria'...good luck!
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Post by Aedh on Aug 11, 2006 3:28:06 GMT -5
Well, first instalment has been duly dispatched, via Sweeper-guarded convoy, to the Hall of Records for the evaluation of our b'loved E.O. Although I have been warned that due to the impeding redesign, it may be a bit before it appears. If it appears. But then, I may disappear; if I am incinerated, please see that my ashes get to Libby so that she can scatter them upon Father Thames, road of my ancestors. Or the Medway would do, though Morecambe Bay would be excellent as long as she didn't get turned 'round on the A6 through Lancaster and wind up halfway out in the Yorkshire Dales. You don't want to get caught low on petrol out there. One interesting thing, that way does lead through the town of ... Preston (Lancs). Alright, I'll shut up now. *mumble mumble*
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Post by Libby on Aug 11, 2006 10:38:04 GMT -5
if I am incinerated, please see that my ashes get to Libby so that she can scatter them upon Father Thames, road of my ancestors. Or the Medway would do, though Morecambe Bay would be excellent as long as she didn't get turned 'round on the A6 through Lancaster and wind up halfway out in the Yorkshire Dales. You don't want to get caught low on petrol out there. One interesting thing, that way does lead through the town of ... Preston (Lancs). Alright, I'll shut up now. *mumble mumble* *chuckles* More likely to be the River Severn since we live about a mile from it...or I could just chuck them into the Manchester Ship Canal on the way to visiting the In-Laws!
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Post by Aedh on Aug 22, 2006 11:45:41 GMT -5
The Severn ... it descends from the fastnesses of Wales ... that would be must suitable. Well, we will know soon as I wrote the last words this morning. I'll give in two or three days for a re-read and polish, and JenGe will start getting installments this weekend.
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Post by Witcher Wolf on Aug 22, 2006 14:52:29 GMT -5
I'm nay too far from the Severn.
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Post by Aedh on Aug 22, 2006 21:16:36 GMT -5
I do appreciate your offer, Senior Wolf. But I need somebody in London! Doesn't London have about half the people in England? With all the Brits here, no Londoners? My people were Londoners for a thousand years; Father Thames is my kami. But only if that can't be so, then Libby gets my ashes, and into the Severn I go. Assuming I'm incinerated by JenGe. I'm sure someone will want to incinerate me. I'd better bone up on gun kata. And grow an eye in the back of my head.
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Post by Witcher Wolf on Aug 23, 2006 7:17:57 GMT -5
Someone always wants to incinerate someone else, so don't worry about it But boning up on Gun Kata always helps. I'm a tad further from London at about 150 or so miles in a place called Wolverhampton. I for one am looking forwards to reading your fiction Aedh.
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Post by Mirabilis on Aug 23, 2006 7:46:38 GMT -5
I do appreciate your offer, Senior Wolf. But I need somebody in London! Doesn't London have about half the people in England? With all the Brits here, no Londoners? My people were Londoners for a thousand years; Father Thames is my kami. But only if that can't be so, then Mira gets my ashes, and into the Severn I go. Assuming I'm incinerated by JenGe. I'm sure someone will want to incinerate me. I'd better bone up on gun kata. And grow an eye in the back of my head. My dear Aedh, I'm only 50 miles from London and visit there quite a lot... send them to ME!! ;D
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Post by Aedh on Aug 23, 2006 16:49:09 GMT -5
Very well, Mira; with apologies, Libby ... Mira shall have my ashes ... if she ever gets out of the fix she's in over in "You're in the army now!" Speaking of which, Senior Wolf, you are invited to check in there ... somehow, it doesn't surprise me that you're by Wolverhampton ... I thought it might be that or Wolferton.
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Post by Witcher Wolf on Aug 25, 2006 4:34:08 GMT -5
I was born in the West Midlands Aedh, though my family hails from Wales according to geneology and various sources. They were apparently at one time knights and jailors, heh. I have always hung around the West Midlands though - Wolverhampton is quite a nice place but where I live has a fair bit of green and that's always good.
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Post by Aedh on Oct 5, 2006 11:24:12 GMT -5
At last ... the day has arrived! *flourish with hautboys ... procession from Stage Left* The EO has authorised me to inform you that you may read on ... at this link ... www.equilibriumfans.com/Roses_For_Maria.htm ... Jen managed to post it, but due to her computer problems the updates to the pages may have to wait a bit ... updates will appear every two weeks or so.
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Post by Mirabilis on Oct 5, 2006 13:33:57 GMT -5
At last ... the day has arrived! *flourish with hautboys ... procession from Stage Left* The EO has authorised me to inform you that you may read on ... at this link ... www.equilibriumfans.com/Roses_For_Maria.htm ... Jen managed to post it, but due to her computer problems the updates to the pages may have to wait a bit ... updates will appear every two weeks or so. I've bookmarked it...looking forward to reading it...naturally.
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Post by ginxy on Oct 5, 2006 14:21:49 GMT -5
Cool...I'll bookmark it and check back -- love a good read.... ;D
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Post by JenGe on Oct 5, 2006 20:20:52 GMT -5
I finally had the chance to commendeer a computer and updated all the related pages pointing to your fan fiction Aedh. As I told you I love you minamalistic writing style. It fits EQ and the site perfectly. It is a thrill to finally find the time to add it to the site. Thank you!!!
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Post by Witcher Wolf on Oct 6, 2006 5:22:31 GMT -5
I concur with Jen, an interesting and quirky style - love it
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Post by Aedh on Oct 6, 2006 10:43:47 GMT -5
Thank you both ... very encouraging from two such cognoscenti...
The next project I'm turning over ... provisionally entitled "The Aion Engine" ... in which Slater finds himself involved in a sixty-year-old mystery which cuts radically to the core of the Tetragrammaton, the origin of Prozium, and Father himself ... for those who wonder how all of this stuff in the movie hangs together ... there is a FOUR-WORD solution which makes perfect sense of everything ... crystalline clarity ... I have NO idea of when it'll be done, or how long it'll take ... but I myself see the whole world of EQ through new eyes now ... I'd like to share that ...but it's going to be a real challenge making it into a story.
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Post by Witcher Wolf on Oct 8, 2006 6:09:01 GMT -5
And that my friend is the best reason to write it, the challenge
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Post by Libby on Oct 8, 2006 9:38:54 GMT -5
Good to see 'Roses for Maria' on the site at last. Felt quite privileged to have already read the first chapter and a second read was just as satisfying!
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Post by wtf on Oct 20, 2006 16:10:49 GMT -5
clipped from story:
(pharmaceuticals) "had been applied since then to a variety of fields, from synthetic fabrics to eros-enhancement meds, whose export paid the bills. At least so far."
*LAUGH* So all those spam emails are coming from Libria are they?
Question: Is that Lisa Gerrard in the pic used for "Roses...?" Looks like one of her promo shots when she was still in Dead Can Dance.
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Post by Aedh on Oct 20, 2006 16:39:34 GMT -5
Thanks, Aikido ... nope, the picture isn't Lisa Gerrard ... who it is, I do know ... I don't feel the identity is really important ... however, if someone DOES guess right, or is someone is simply DYING of curiosity, I'll say.
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