Category Archives: Thoughts from the Tower

Review: Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer

If you’ve spent any time around me at all, you’ll know that I’m a huge fan of J Michael Straczynski’s work. Babylon 5 opened my eyes to epic storytelling while never scrimping on the humour or the characters, while his move into mainstream comics soon after still echoes on to this day – especially in […]

Wardscrawl: Supporting Characters

As long as I can remember, I’ve loved supporting casts more than main characters. Let’s talk a little bit about the why, the who and the how.

Fantasy Casting: Legacy of Ash

Come on! Let’s fantasy cast Legacy of Ash, not once, but twice! Dive in – you know it’s going to be fun, and not at all obscure…

Quiz: Which God Are You?

Which God Are You? Take this quiz to uncover your closest match from the Gods of Aradane. Challenge your friends and compare notes!

Wardscrawl: Raising the Stakes

Everyone loves a good battle to conclude a great story, right? This is where so many stories reach a blazing climax, and so many fall apart. Honestly, it’s my favourite bit of any movie, and no movie does it better than Return of the Jedi.

The Names of Legacy

There are so many aspects to worldbuilding. Physicality, culture (theological or otherwise), magic, myth, economics, topography … the list goes on. But the key one for me is always language … And names. most of all.

Quiz: Find Your Chapterhouse

What Manner of Tressian Knight are You? Take this quiz to discover your allegiance. Challenge your friends and compare notes!