#unconventional storytelling

[ask-zerotrio]

Epilogue/Author’s final note

Idk if anyone’s been paying attention to how the blog has been transforming over the course of the story, both in answers + meta blog layer, but I hope it’s been a fun ride! I wanted to thank you those who wrote really nice words again ;u; it means a lot, especially when I poured a lot into this blog (Probably more than I should lol.)

Anyway, I really wanted to do a full write up of the blog’s plot/timeline... A summary of the vision, if you will.

Arc 1: An idyllic universe

I’d be lying if I had this plot from the beginning, but the whole of it certainly came in a rush. Anyway, the beginning of this story was very much an AU where Sada and Turo did leave the crater, reuniting with Clavell and Arven before dying. It’s a universe where everything is perfect, and certainly one that Clavell of every universe dreams of, regardless of whether he’s romantically involved with anyone.

Arven gets to have his parents, Clavell gets to have his childhood friends by his side, Sada and Turo see that Paradise was never something found in the past and future.

Arc 2: A crumbling dream

Then, a desire to explore zerotrio “canon” overcame me, and I thought it might be fun to pursue a change in direction via story, as opposed to usual ask blog announcements/retcons. So... upon the mention of harm coming to the trio, Clavell assures himself that Sada and Turo are fine.

Thus begins the crumbling of this ideal world, with Clavell becoming sickly and grieving for something he doesn’t know... But Sada and Turo do. Throughout these few asks, whoever’s responsible for this dream is implied... and I think I’ll leave that for you to guess :)

Reality is rushing back at Clavell, and eventually time runs out for him. Sada and Turo know this, and I hoped I made it clear how apologetic they are (Love these complex, problematic, but fiercely loving professors lol. Their personalities are so intense, Clavell always in the crossfire)...

Arc 3: Zero Lab era

Suddenly, Clavell was no longer available to respond... as per his injury. Instead we have the Zero Lab Search queries: An opportunity for people to investigate what truly happened between the trio historically. No better certainty in happenings than real video footage, no?

An added plus was to show the trio’s early relationship together during the Tera Orb research eras... Fluffy filler between the grimness of what becomes of them.

Although the “footage” isn’t posted in chronological order, they are all still roughly dated to show a coherent-ish timeline of Sada +Turo and Clavell beginning to have different priorities for Arven’s sake. Arguments had and never truly resolved... logs of Sada and Turo’s absence in Arven’s young life... so forth.

Peppered amidst all these were little clues, as well as puzzles. I attempted to throw a red herring, wanting to keep Sada and Turo’s deaths a not so secret for longer.

Eventually however, we reach present day, with lots of footage locked or damaged. Clavell, Sada and Turo are never shown, but their impacts of their action are. (These poor poor wild Scream Tails haha.)

Arc 4: Present day

We finally arrive at the true present day... with Clavell facing off Protocol Sada and Turo on his own.

The reveal isn’t a crazy twist, nor did I really want it to. But the build up had been for a tragedy we already knew/are familiar with: that Sada and Turo died for their dreams....

But in these final moments where Clavell woke from a vision that felt too real, Protocol Sada and Turo weren’t immune to it either.

Zero Lab queries no longer function as they used to, and asking about the past hurts. Sada and Turo’s conscious speaks through the logs. (Its true workings I leave to your imagination, but I liked the thought of the AI and Protocol representing the two parts of a whole Professor.) We see the final moments of Sada and Turo in what is a death-defying retrospective.

What next... complicated/messy resolutions. Clavell saved, Sada and Turo “alive” but different. It’s more open ended than I intended, but I think it’s also alright to leave things to the imagination... 

The trio have always been in search of their respective treasures, and though it takes a long and rough journey...

... lost treasure can always be found.

[joncronshawauthor]

How Fantasy Writers Can Draw Inspiration from Red Dwarf

In the boundless realm of fantasy literature, where authors conjure tales from the depths of their imagination, inspiration can emerge from a myriad of sources, including the world of science fiction comedy. “Red Dwarf,” a beloved sci-fi sitcom known for its unique blend of humour, character-driven stories, and speculative science, offers a wealth of creative insights for fantasy authors. Let’s…

[autisticbritishcowboy]

The New York Times

6/12/1855

Dwarf inventions might result in countless casualties

A dwarf artificer who wishes to remain anonymous has created a new invention with potential military uses that could result in thousands of casualties and leads to the creation of an effective hell on Earth. The device in question is called a land ship. The original intent behind its creation was to act as a cargo ship but functioning over vast amounts of land instead of Ocean. The device which is essentially a Square metal box on train wheels linked together with rubber known as a caterpillar track designed with the intention that it would carry large amounts of goods and people across the American west abeling them to travel from the East to as far west as California without the need for railroads. Although several railroad companies and age coach companies are looking into it the likelihood of its adoption is rare however. certain militant abolitionist groups most prominently dwarf lead abolition group known as The Hammers of freedom have expressed various interest in this and journalists working for the New York Times have discovered that people within the faction intends to weaponize it turning it into a walking fortress. They plan to use this both as part of their underground railroad network if violence are upset but also to use it as an above ground combat vehicle should a civil war break out. How's the slavery question grows ever more present on the Minds of Americans the question is will this erupt into Nationwide fighting like has been seen in Kansas. or will it ultimately fizzle out with compromise or something else.

Writers notes

Stats still in the fantasy wild west I've just decided to use a different format. Also sorry if the lack of punctuation is confusing. If you like this kind of format then let me know and I'll probably write some more in there I'm also planning to do maybe like a series of short form content like on tiktok for YouTube shorts set in this world so let me know if that's something you'll be interested in because I honestly don't know if I'm going to do it. Also to people who are following my account sorry I haven't been posting in a while I just haven't really had the energy. I am still working on the fantasy World West but I just haven't had the energy to post it or do anything on here in a while and honestly I'm considering getting off Tumblr I will still be doing this project and sharing my art and stuff but it'll mostly be on Instagram or short form content or something like that.

[ancientroyalblood]

Exploring Non-Linear Narratives: Writing Out of Sequence

In the realm of storytelling, the traditional sequence is but one path to follow, a well-trodden road where events unfurl one after another, much like dominos carefully aligned, ready to fall. Yet, in the shadows, there exists another path, a web of narratives intertwined, where each word, each sentence, is a piece of a puzzle not yet complete. This exploration seeks to dissect the notions of…

[fiendishartist2]

me when queer love prevails even in a tragedy

[canismajors]

<- they are watching another ballet

[frootbyethefoot]

dbd askblog in the style of zarina interviewing survivors and killers...

[illiaccrest]

I've created something as a bit of an experiment on twitter! Think of it as a record of events from 2 years ago (from the current story's perspective) told through a certain someone's social media account.

[xxhe-m]

Arabia in Blue, Ж

ibuprofen dust, ebony ink, blue ink, torn up birthday card, unnamed arabic quote book and acrylic paint on found print board

Oct 2023

From the Series “Sharps”

Name Your Price 🪸

[lohstandfound]

spores & symbiotic my beloved,,,,,,,

[joncronshawauthor]

The Impact of The Prince of Thorns on Fantasy Literature

When Mark Lawrence unleashed “The Prince of Thorns” upon the unsuspecting world, it was like dropping a ravenous wolf into a pen of fluffy sheep. Fantasy literature would never be the same. In a genre often adorned with noble quests and honourable heroes, Lawrence’s grimdark tale stormed in with blood, vengeance, and a protagonist who makes Joffrey Baratheon look like a choirboy. Let’s take a…

[melancholiaenthroned]

finally reading brainwyrms its so fucking good... the curious cat chapter is so.

[autisticbritishcowboy]

30/9/23

It's hard to think I've been in the hotel for almost a month now. It's strange that this place full of demons Eldridge Horrors and mysterious magics has become homely it's infinite twisting labyrinths feel comforting and reinsuring. I went to the Gardens today showed up to the Archery Club I had previously seen a flyer for. In total there were about 4 other people there including the instructor. The various different anomalies and anomalous people that occupada hotel aren't something I particularly noticed anymore I have grown used to them. Which is just as well because the vast majority are actually good people you wouldn't think about it but one of my closest friends is a suit wearing demon and he's a total legend. My other friend is a half giant from 1910 and he's also a pretty chill dude who just spends most of his time playing video games. I even met the Eldridge creature in the top hat who plays piano. I didn't talk to him very long but he seemed like a nice guy. I'm talking to more people here than I probably did back in the normal world. Most of the people here seem more friendly as well. Plus they aren't constantly making up stupid neurotypical rules. Most of the people there were just normal looking humans most of the people in the hotel were and their anomalous abilities were not obvious many of them being wizards. The outstand however was the instructor he was a centaur. I had not seen one of those before and greeted him. Chiron welcome to me openly and went through the safety stuff quickly after I told him that I had done archery before what might turn out to be my Canon event. I shot a couple of arrows with him and got to know the people there who I quickly made friends with. They remind me of some of my old archery and non-archery friends back in the normal world. I spent most of the afternoon with them in the grounds of the hotel near near a patch of Woods but overshadowed by the outside of the hotel itself. Soon after that I came back to Charlie's room and played Mario games after that I went to my own room and are now preparing to go to sleep.

[howdoesone]

How does one create a musical piece inspired by the sound of a squealing pig?

Music has a remarkable ability to capture the essence of various sounds and emotions. In this article, we embark on a creative journey to explore how one can create a musical piece inspired by the sound of a squealing pig. While unconventional, such inspiration can lead to unique and intriguing compositions that push the boundaries of sonic expression. Join us as we delve into the steps involved…

[phil624-blog]

Join us for a hilarious and heartwarming trip down memory lane with Melanie. She talks about her adventures traveling Europe on a shoestring budget in the 1970s. From hitchhiking with a fake female friend to camping in secret to avoid hostel fees, Melanie shares her wild and unconventional stories from the road. Podcast Episode Chapters

Introduction

Melanie's Background and Travel Philosophy

Hitchhiking with a Fake Female Friend

Camping in Secret to Save Money

The Train Incident

Reuniting with the Backpack Watcher

Reflections on Traveling on a Budget

Podcast Episode Show Notes

Melanie's Instagram: link

Florence Hostel: link

Train Travel in Italy: link