theteachercommander

[theteachercommander]

It's been a while since i've updated. I'm writing this on my phone ( i can't find my laptop mouse :( )))

The Teacher Commander is still being written! Its been rewritten a few times ( planning and character wise ). The prologue and Chapter 1 are now being written!

Key things that have been changed. Stephanus will now be gender determined. The male rival will go by Stephanus, whilst The female rival will go by Stephanie. My original plan was for Steph to be romance-able by all Commanders, but that has changed as well. After talking about it with my friend, I've decided that Steph is a strictly gay character.

i. e. if your Commander identifies as a woman, Steph will be a woman. And if the Commander identifies as a man, Steph will be a man.

Lucille now has ice magic! I've decided, what better way to add some comedy than to add teenagers who can laugh and tease their teammate about having no magic affinity? Of course, depending on choices, this could easily lead into bullying, keep an eye on your trainees!

I've changed the ages of the Commander and The ROS. The Commander is now 45. Ferrand is now 46. Steph is now 45. Elmar/Elisen is 37.

Another change, Kylix is no longer a romantic choice. This is not to say that he's been removed from the main character set up, but, i've decided that I want Kylix, a character that's not use to happiness and love and comfort, to see the Commander as a parental or sibling figure. In fact, I've decided that Kylix might not even have romantic or sexual feelings towards anyone at all. He was raised to serve and kill for a crown, all of the "normal" emotions a person might feel does not exist within him. Kylix is also no longer a human character ( he IS a humanoid, just not human, his race will be revealed once his character is introduced. He's a fae, i won't revel what type! ). He's going to live well past the Commander, and I want him to experience a life of family before he falls into the regular seclusion that all fae tend to do.

Another thing, I've been writing another story alongside TTC as a way of relief, so do not be surprised if another IF pops up under my personal account haha. ( @rhouxxx ) ( i am very much still active on tumblr. )

I'll be redoing the information post, I wrote it on my phone and just now realized how many typos are in it. And that's too embarrassing for me haha.

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Oof I can't imagine the angst and insecurities while romancing the mage 😔💔

I wanna reassure and sooth them while at the same time my MC will feel like they're robbing the mage a chance at a much happier life by being with them lol. He's gonna need some reassurance himself at the end of the day

The resident mage has never had conflicted feelings about a person before, and knows that they're a perfect match for the ex-commander, but, what if the ex commander doesn't think so? what if they can't keep up with the ex-commander? they use magic for nearly everything, they don't know they're way around a physical weapon, what if that makes the ex commander hate them?

i can assure you, dear anon, that the mage route will be filled with insecurities and anxiety.

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How old is the MC?

39 at the start, and they celebrate they're 40th birthday between chapters 2 and 3!

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UPDATE !! i've added our characters ( main 8 ) to the master post and plan on updating the feature listing as the story goes on. feel free to ask any questions about the story, the characters or myself!

[theteachercommander]

THE TEACHER COMMANDER is fantasy interactive fiction story where you, the reader, decide the paths you take. play as a commander who has retired after the war between the auquetus empire and the kingdom of icouris came to an end six years ago. the current king of icouris sends a messenger after eight years and requests for you to come out of retirement. why ? because the new junior knight recruits are a rowdy bunch that only you, the greatest commander to live, can tame. of course, war waits for no one and its surely not going to wait for these kids to get their act together.

fantasy, action, adventure, and romance are a common theme throughout this story. along with the disturbing themes such as: death, body horror, war and the affect it has on mental health. violence, profanity and alcoholism. common tropes: found family, various romantic tropes that will be listed below.

no demo.

FEATURES

play as a gender customizable mc. male, female, non-binary. limited character customization. the mc will have a semi customizable personality. the mc will be locked in as a person of color.

eight main characters in total. four you can romance, four fall underneath the junior knight name, of which you will mentor and train.

the mc is locked in as using an aid to walk around! they've lived with a missing leg for eight years, and when they are not using a prothetic, they use crutches and/or a cane.

find yourself thrown into another war and determine how you feel about it.

keep your students alive or watch them die at the hands of your enemy.

CHARACTERS - to be updated.

The Spear ( 17, M, 6'2 )- bellis is known as a gentle giant. though you'll soon find that he stands between the line of gentle and chaotic good. whilst he is known for his great height, kind words, gentle smile, and caring actions. bellis is quite the instigator and won't stray from a potential fight. he has an affinity with earth magic and seems to take well to tasks that involve caring for horses and other farm animals. he has long, brown curly hair that is kept in a tight bun. his eyes are wide and doe-ish, and have a deep brown tint to them. his skin is a deep sienna color.

The Archer ( 19, NB, 5'7 ) - dewey is known for their quiet and hesitant nature. having been raised in a sheltered home as a single child, they haven't much experience with the world. they seem to cry easily and can't help but constantly mutter about missing their mom. despite this, they do best with ling distance fighting and seems to have a keen eye. because of their nature, they're great at walking around unnoticed. dewey has short wavy, platinum hair that falls just above their ears. they have wide dark green eyes and long eyelashes. their skin is a brown shade.

The Arsonist ( 12, M, 5'5 ) - lawless doesn't have a real name, raised along the streets of the kingdom, he's an orphan boy who loves the thrill of risking his life. he seems to not have a care in the world and only participates in activities that seem fun. he has a fire affinity and despite his young age, seems to have great control when it comes to this. growing up on the streets has taught him that family never really stays together. he has bright red hair that is woven into a thick, messy braid that stops mid back. his eyes are a bright amber that seems to glow in dark areas, and his cuspids are sharper than normal. his skin is a warm olive shade.

The Scholar ( F, 16, 5'11 ) - under the alias of "luc", lucile icouris enrolls in the junior knight program. she's always kept to the confinement of her room walls and is seeking a chance to see the world, not as a potential heir, but as someone who lives their life on the battlefield. lucile is a calm girl, never reacting first and takes well to following orders. her memory is strong and she never forgets a fact, something her parents and teachers grew to fear as they learned to never bring up sensitive topics in front of the young girl. she has a pleasant smile and is said to be a great company, though she tends to spend most her time reading or practicing. thanks to her fencing classes, she can hold her own in a sword fight but seems to take greatly to hand to hand combat. having taken down most, if not all her opponents to date. lucile has short brown hair with an undercut. her eyes are a striking light green, her skin is a pale olive shade. she has a cleft lip.

An Old Friend ( 40, M, 6'5, RO ) - ferrand, the definition of a loyal dog, has been your friend ever since you could talk. he's never made a promise that he couldn't keep. he's loud, abrasive and he's overly emotional. having gotten into way too many bar fights in his younger days. whenever he sees the ex-commander, his face breaks out into a stupid grin and he can't help be move around in place until said ex-commander reached his side. he wields a large, black broad sword and has a muscular appearance. friends to lovers, mutual pining. ferrand would follow the mc to the ends of the earth. himbo and his ex commander.

An Old Rival ( 40, NB, 5'11, RO ) - stephanus , whether in cold blood or warm, has always hated the ex-commander's guts and has always made it their mission to be better than them in any and every way. because of this many have described stephanus as someone who can seem like the type to easily get disgusted from afar. funny fact: they can hardly hold their alcohol but always instant on out drinking the ex commander in their younger days. they're easily flustered and easily angered. they're considered the best doctor in the kingdom. stephanus has blonde hair that stops at his shoulders, lightly tanned skin and brown eyes. rivals to lovers. mutual pinning ( painfully ). fools trying to one up one another.

A Flirty Mage ( 27, M/F, 5'8, RO ) - elmar/elisen is a talented mage, having moved up in the mage court rather quickly . they're rather flamboyant and can't help but to always seek the spotlight. they're laidback and lazy and always charm their way into the hearts of many. they wear a rather useless cloak and happen to be very touchy, always needing to have something or someone in their hands. e has strawberry blonde hair that they keep in a high ponytail, they're eyes are grey and their lips are always smirking. age gap. feelings of not being good enough for one another. unhealthy idolization.

The Unhinged ( 35, M, 6'0, RO ) - kylix was once an assassin sent from the enemy to kill the current king, when he was founded and held captive. the ex-commander had given him a second chance during the war and saved his life - leaving kylix to pledge his life to the commander. when the commander retired he fell into a depression and locked himself in his room for a few months. kylix has no voice of his own, and chooses to convey his words, emotions and thoughts through sign language, gestures and facial expressions. his gaze is intense and he always seems to always know where the ex-commander is at. outside of this, kylix has no life of his own, and has not had a life of his own since birth. he has pale skin and straight black hair pulled up into a short ponytail. his eyes are a dark gray and his intense gaze has been blessed with sharp, bushy eyebrows.