#evenfall grove rambling

[the-nocturnal-writer]

Listening to music I feel suit the characters is putting me in a state- WHY YALL SO SAD.

[the-nocturnal-writer]

🫠I have brainrot thinking about poly route ideas, don't mind me.

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Evenfall Grove Dev Log 2

So real-life things have been kicking my ass, which was delaying everything I tried to do for the past few months. 🙃 A bit frustrating, but things have settled a little, so I hope everything will be back on track with my writing! 

Sorry for the lack of posting as well, like I said, lots of real-life shenanigans kept me offline and from being able to write. Now that I’m back, I’m going to finish designing the looks of some characters and as a bonus, I’m even going to draw concept pieces for certain locations in Evenfall (Like The Wolf Den)!

I plan to finish Ashborn up and get started on the second lot of romanceable characters- I shall reveal one name because I’m excited for them. 👀

ROWAN. Feral? Yes. Mysterious? Second to Heke. Overly calm about the chaos going on? Suspiciously so.

I won’t ramble on about it any longer, just happy to be back to things. I am, at least soon is the hope. Going to upgrade my equipment as well, while I’m grateful for my little Chromebook pushing through hell to work for me, I’d like to get a laptop I can actually use the software I need on, I’ve figured out ways on chrome to do it, it’s just not making my job easier. So, here’s to hoping I can save up soon (some are recommending opening commissions, but I’m still not sure…)

I have been brainstorming when I can! I had so many ideas I needed to get out, some not even relating to Evenfall (later projects for future Sin to enjoy). I’ll share some of my thoughts, but not all of them, don’t wanna spoil some stuff.

So I wanted to develop the MC’s background a little to better mix it in with the main storyline. It has a lot to do with their parents (who are deceased long before the events of Evenfall Grove). Basically, my brain needed a giant dose of ‘You have more to do with things happening then you think’, my favourite flavour of story. Yum. 

Another idea was only if going down Heke’s route, well it’s still present as a fact, but it’s only really touched on if the MC romanced Heke… Which will be very interesting to write (Painful too, but I think it will be worth it.)

Those are the two I can share without revealing and spoiling too much. Plus! I’ve got to get myself back into gear and catch up on everything.

Thank you so much, all of you! Thank you for being so patient while I get things in order and to new readers- Hello and thank you for your interest in Evenfall Grove! I hope to not disappoint… 🥺

Remember to hydrate, eat your meals and take medicine (if you take any)!

~ Red

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Evenfall Grove Dev Log

So I decided to start a little Dev log to keep both anyone interested in Evenfall Grove updated and to set some tasks for myself that I want to be completed before the next log!

That said, I'll try to make this a weekly or fortnightly thing and have much to ramble about!

Worldbuilding.

Firstly, been working on a bit of worldbuilding for Evenfall, lots of developing pieces of lore, making some pinpoint places within the town and notable locals.

One place I've loved designing the most is The Wolf Den! Which is MC's home and work, being the Inn and Pub for Evenfall. It's where the reader is going to be and basically be a safe haven, so I want to put a lot of detail and comfort into it. I'm thinking of also making it a point for upping skills? But we'll see after filling in a few more bits and pieces.

There are a few other places I already have planned, like the library, clinic and a few main stores key to the story. I have ideas for things like guard towers or somewhere the Evenfall Guards train and sleep. (We shall talk more about guards in Evenfall later... They will be a bane to MC's existence).

Character Development

As I mentioned in a previous post, I've been fiddling with characters a bunch and one is a guardian sort of character for the MC!

Nana Ripley! She will be a big part of MC's life and will be one (if the only) character that the reader can 100% trust. Ripley is very much a comfort character for me, just a tough old granny who is protective of the MC (and has a slight hate for hunters).

Ripley isn't the only character I've been working on, also planning some notable locals important to the plot or worldbuilding, plus (of course) the Romanacable characters!

So far, the concrete options;

The Stranger! A mysterious man enters the town of Evenfall. His purpose? Who knows. But he certainly has the locals talking and staring. One thing is for sure... He owns a very good boy. (I couldn't help it and gave the dear stranger a canine best friend).

The Doctor! Evenfall's strongest (and only) doctor and healer. He is the master of combining magic and science, being a kind heart with a gentle smile... Though something lurks with the kind doctor.

As for other options, I have ideas, but till I'm sure of what exactly I'm going to pick and use (I will give a hint that there is going to be a lovely lady lending MC books).

Features? Ideas!

I'll try to keep it short since I'm excited to talk about a lot, but the last thing I shall mention is a few ideas for features I had (features? Well more additional options to the IF).

Idea one is the option for the reader's witch to have Familiars. I would love to hear some animals you all would like to see (I like the idea of a crocodile being a reptile option for a Familiar! 🥺 Giant chomper protector is you would.) I would think also of things like felines, canines, birds and reptiles.

I definitely want hell hounds to be an option since when designing one for a character... it turned into just a bigger, fluffier malamute pffft. I think it would be a great companion in the story.

That is my only idea so far since I haven't delved too much into them, but thought of Familiars and figured it would be interesting to note down for the future (when I really dive into it all).

Oh! I also am designing a proper title cover and story description to post, since I don't really feel the one I made at 5am with a bunch of coffee is very creative or well-planned hehe. That is all for now, I might add more next log if I forgot anything...

~ Red