Long time no see, am I right? To see my excuse, just glance up at the title. That’s right. Camp NaNo’s arrived, and we’re ten days into it. (I was supposed to get this post on March 29th, actually, but…)
Can you believe it? It seems like only last week I was still trying to remember my MC’s last name. Actually, it WAS last week. I don’t see the point of remembering their last names unless it’s really so important to the plot…which it is…but beside the point.
Anyways, if you don’t know what Camp NaNoWriMo is, here’s a crash course: You set a goal of a number of words to write or minutes to spend towards your project. It starts on April 1st, and ends April 30th. By the end of the month, if you’ve completed your goal, you win! You’re also in cabins – a community with like-minded writers. Altogether, it’s stressful, dreadful, and heinous. I’m just kidding it’s actually pretty fun.
UNTITLED
(I’m really terrible at novel titles, and I haven’t managed to come up with one yet)
Synopsis: In a world where everybody receives magical abilities on their 14th birthday, Isla is the odd one out. When she undergoes a machine that supposedly will give her the powers she craves, she finds that it backfires. Badly. Being joined by her two friends, Isla begins a journey to find the maker of the machine and bring herself back to normal.
Setting:
THE WORLDBUILDING WAS SO MUCH FUN. But basically, Ikrasia is the world that they’re in, and Westerlight, Eastdell, and Setryn are the three main continents. Citlali is a country on Eastdell, which is where Isla lives. Her small town of Woodwyn is on the right side of the river you see in Citlali next to the mountains, among some very nice hills. I like hills.
Characters:
ISLA FARREN KYNLI
Age: 14
Ethnicities: Chinese
Siblings: One older brother whose name I have forgotten
Occupation: Student
Magical Ability: None
Qualities: Smart, witty, ambitious, cunning, creative, logical, intelligent
Flaws: A touch of anti-socialism, critical, insensitive, somewhat condescending
MBTI Type: INTP (like me!)
Motivation: Wants to have powers and to reverse how the machine backfired on her
Role in Story: Protagonist
NEREIDA ELOISE ODETTE
Age: 14
Ethnicities: German + Spanish
Siblings: One younger brother who doesn’t even HAVE a name
Occupation: Student, also part time babysitter
Magical Ability: Can manipulate air
Qualities: Caring, dedicated, down-to-earth, honest, fiercely loyal
Flaws: Uptight, hates change, stubborn, a bit of a grudge-holder
MBTI Type: ISFJ
Motivation: To help others and start a hospital
Role in Story: Isla’s friend/supporting character
KYAN JAXTEN ELLIS
Age: 14
Ethnicities: Croatian, Czech Republican
Siblings: None
Occupation: Student, messenger
Magical Ability: Can project somebody’s greatest fear
Qualities: Good leader, assertive, intelligent, innovative, persuasive
Flaws: Bossy, argumentative, insensitive, overwhelming
MBTI Type: ENTJ
Motivation: POWERRRR
Role in Story: Isla’s friend/supporting character
EIRA
Age: 51
Ethnicities: SHE’S IRISH
Siblings: No comment
Occupation: Well, none, really
Magical Ability: Invention (as in really talented in invention)
Qualities: Can be sweet, idealistic, clever, persuasive, good with others’ emotions
Flaws: TOO idealistic, needy, desperate, sensitive, manipulative
MBTI Type: INFP
Motivation: To earn love again
Role in Story: Antagonist
SOLANDIS ILIAN LENNOX
Age: 17
Ethnicities: African-American
Siblings: In a set of triplets – Calix and Zael
Occupation: Rogue-ish, kinda not really
Magical Ability: Force blasts
Qualities: Spontaneous, go-with-the-flow, relaxed, persuasive, charismatic
Flaws: Too easygoing, kind of insensitive, can be close-minded, likes trolling people
MBTI Type: ESTP? I guess?
Motivation: A nice life
Role in the Story: Supporting character
CALIX ZAREK LENNOX
*literally a masculine version of Solandis’ face, but with glasses*
*also my favorite character*
Age: 17
Ethnicities: African-American
Siblings: In a set of triplets – Solandis and Zael
Occupation: See Solandis
Magical Ability: Air mimicry
Qualities: Practical, truthful, reliable, loyal, down-to-earth, sensible
Flaws: Hates improvising, strict, nit-picky, brutally honest
MBTI Type: ISTJ
Motivation: To become successful and to stop his siblings from quarelling for ten seconds
Role in Story: Supporting character
ZAEL DRAVEN LENNOX
*see Calix* *minus the glasses though*
Age: 17
Ethnicities: African-American
Siblings: In a set of triplets – Solandis and Calix
Occupation: See Solandis
Magical Ability: Golem creation
Qualities: Friendly, loves people, entertaining, somewhat innocent
Flaws: Easily stressed, sensitive, can be somewhat whiny
MBTI Type: ESFP
Motivation: Happiness
Role in Story: Supporting character
Well, that’s my Camp NaNoWriMo project for you! Who’s your favorite character so far? Camp NaNo, as stressful as it can be, is really honestly quite fun though. Are any you doing it? If so, do tell me all about it – I’d love to hear. 😀
Your characters all sound very cool! I really like your main character, and the synopsis sounds AMAZING.
At first I was amazed by how stereotypical your INFP character is. But then I saw that she was the antagonist… and that’s amazing. Amazing. I have never heard of an INFP villain, except the phantom in The Phantom of the Operah.
Solandis Ilian Lennox is so prettyyy! 🙂
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Haha, I was worried that she would be kind of stereotypical and cliché as well, so I added that little twist. And thank you so much! I read your Camp NaNo post as well, and I find the concept incredible. 😀
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It’s a great twist! thumbs up Aw, thanks! I’m so glad. I hope this Nano is going well for you. 🙂
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Aw, thank you!
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This is gonna be such a cool book!! 😀
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Thanks, Liz!!
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Those powers are super cool! 😃
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Why thank you!
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I’ma just say Enni, this should already be an award winning, best selling book and I can’ wait to buy it and have you sign it up front and personal. Just ahhh it’s wonderful. 🙂
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asdfghjkl; that’s so sweet, wow. The same to you, as well, and don’t worry – I’m 100% going to put the Wordsmiths in the dedication + acknowledgements. Especially you, my crazy little birdie.
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Shucks. 😛
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I love thissss!
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Thanks!
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What do you mean by Gollum creation? I’m picturing his own pet monster here…that enjoys yelling ‘Precious!’ at random moments.
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See, that is why the lack of one L and the E instead of the U is so important. XD Basically, he can make creatures out of elemental objects. Think…Elsa and that snow monster she made.
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The last sentence was the only one that made sense, but OK!
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Ooh, sounds totally awsome!! I love all of the characters!!
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Why, thanks!
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Oooo Camp NaNoWrimo sound fun! I don’t have a writing project but….
I think my favorite character right now is SOLANDIS ILIAN LENNOX! I just learned what the Meyer Briggs test was…I literally looked up all of the MBTI Types on all of your characters! I am a INTJ-T 😛
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I love Solandis too. XD Ooh yes, INTJs are awesome. 😀
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