The protagonist, Freya, must navigate a mysterious, magical realm called Nord after crossing a weakened boundary from Earth. Her mission is to uncover the truth about her identity, her mother, and a prophecy that marks her as a powerful triad destined to either mend or break the boundary between worlds. Along the way, she must forge alliances, confront betrayals, protect those she cares about, reconcile her human origins with her emerging magical lineage, part human, part troll, and part witch, and embrace or reject her destiny.
Assignment Two: Antagonists
The antagonists are multifaceted, including Lilith, Freya’s grandmother, who wields binding witch magic and has ambiguous motives, and Elias, a morally grey trader corrupted by greed who seeks to exploit Nord's resources and manipulate Freya for his aims. The laws and councils of Nord create political tension. Freya’s internal fears and insecurities, along with distrust of her newly found mother, add nuanced antagonistic pressure. These forces intertwine in complex ways, aiming to control or destroy the triad’s potential and the stability of both Nord and Earth.
Assignment Three: Title
1.The Triad’s Journey
2. Mark of the Triskelion
3.Rise of the Triskelion
Assignment Four: Comparables
1."The Bartimaeus Trilogy" by Jonathan Stroud: This series involves a young protagonist thrown into a magical political world, uncovering hidden power and facing complex alliances and adversaries, much like Freya’s journey in Nord.
2.“The Burning Witch” by Delemhach: A story about a young witch navigating magical powers, complex friendships, and budding romance within magical environments. The tone balances humor, action, and relational dynamics.
Assignment Five: Hook line (logline)
1.A young woman shattered by abandonment and haunted by secrets is thrust into a mystical realm where she must awaken lost powers, confront dark betrayals, and decide the fate of worlds separated by a fragile boundary.
2.Cast between worlds and legacy, a reluctant girl with a fractured past must embrace her triad destiny to mend a weakening barrier, while battling shadows within and enemies who would enslave her magic.
Assignment Six: Conflicts
Protagonist's (Freya) inner conflict centers on her struggle with abandonment, trust, and fear of loss. For example, after discovering her grandmother’s spell that prevents Freya from having children, Freya experiences intense turmoil, fearing that her vulnerability and will drive away those she loves, especially Kalos.
Secondary conflict arises socially through her fraught relationships with Hazel and Kalos. For instance, Hazel’s frustration with Freya’s stubborn independence and refusal to accept help causes tension, while Kalos’s partial fae bond with Freya unsettles both as they navigate new emotional and political dynamics in Nord.
Final Assignment: Setting
The story unfolds across vivid, atmospheric Appalachian forests as they existed in the late 1600s near Hardscrabble, West Virginia, in the magical realm of Nord. Ancient forests pulse with life, shimmering portal trees mark passage between worlds, and cozy troll villages prepare for solstice celebrations rich with herbal magic and old customs. Scenes shift between earthy, sensory-rich gardens filled with medicinal herbs, misty mountain trails, torch-lit council chambers carved from stone, and ethereal libraries glowing with enchanted tomes. The contrast between the natural, grounded Earth settings and the otherworldly, magic-infused Nord creates a world full of tension, mystery, and magic. Each scene emphasizes texture, scent, sound, and light to immerse readers in this layered, breathing environment, where the boundary between life and magic is fragile and shifting.
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Assignment One: Story Statement
The protagonist, Freya, must navigate a mysterious, magical realm called Nord after crossing a weakened boundary from Earth. Her mission is to uncover the truth about her identity, her mother, and a prophecy that marks her as a powerful triad destined to either mend or break the boundary between worlds. Along the way, she must forge alliances, confront betrayals, protect those she cares about, reconcile her human origins with her emerging magical lineage, part human, part troll, and part witch, and embrace or reject her destiny.
Assignment Two: Antagonists
The antagonists are multifaceted, including Lilith, Freya’s grandmother, who wields binding witch magic and has ambiguous motives, and Elias, a morally grey trader corrupted by greed who seeks to exploit Nord's resources and manipulate Freya for his aims. The laws and councils of Nord create political tension. Freya’s internal fears and insecurities, along with distrust of her newly found mother, add nuanced antagonistic pressure. These forces intertwine in complex ways, aiming to control or destroy the triad’s potential and the stability of both Nord and Earth.
Assignment Three: Title
1. The Triad’s Journey
2. Mark of the Triskelion
3. Rise of the Triskelion
Assignment Four: Comparables
1. "The Bartimaeus Trilogy" by Jonathan Stroud: This series involves a young protagonist thrown into a magical political world, uncovering hidden power and facing complex alliances and adversaries, much like Freya’s journey in Nord.
2. “The Burning Witch” by Delemhach: A story about a young witch navigating magical powers, complex friendships, and budding romance within magical environments. The tone balances humor, action, and relational dynamics.
Assignment Five: Hook line (logline)
1. A young woman shattered by abandonment and haunted by secrets is thrust into a mystical realm where she must awaken lost powers, confront dark betrayals, and decide the fate of worlds separated by a fragile boundary.
2. Cast between worlds and legacy, a reluctant girl with a fractured past must embrace her triad destiny to mend a weakening barrier, while battling shadows within and enemies who would enslave her magic.
Assignment Six: Conflicts
Protagonist's (Freya) inner conflict centers on her struggle with abandonment, trust, and fear of loss. For example, after discovering her grandmother’s spell that prevents Freya from having children, Freya experiences intense turmoil, fearing that her vulnerability and will drive away those she loves, especially Kalos.
Secondary conflict arises socially through her fraught relationships with Hazel and Kalos. For instance, Hazel’s frustration with Freya’s stubborn independence and refusal to accept help causes tension, while Kalos’s partial fae bond with Freya unsettles both as they navigate new emotional and political dynamics in Nord.
Final Assignment: Setting
The story unfolds across vivid, atmospheric Appalachian forests as they existed in the late 1600s near Hardscrabble, West Virginia, in the magical realm of Nord. Ancient forests pulse with life, shimmering portal trees mark passage between worlds, and cozy troll villages prepare for solstice celebrations rich with herbal magic and old customs. Scenes shift between earthy, sensory-rich gardens filled with medicinal herbs, misty mountain trails, torch-lit council chambers carved from stone, and ethereal libraries glowing with enchanted tomes. The contrast between the natural, grounded Earth settings and the otherworldly, magic-infused Nord creates a world full of tension, mystery, and magic. Each scene emphasizes texture, scent, sound, and light to immerse readers in this layered, breathing environment, where the boundary between life and magic is fragile and shifting.