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VALADAEN

Inspiration From an Unlikely Source: My Journey Into the World of Graphic Novels

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I think I speak for about 95% of my generation when I say: “There’s so much stuff I want to do, but I just can’t bring myself to start doing it.”

The Trials and Tribulations of Fantastic Introductions

So, how do you start? A shocking revelation? A snappy conversation? Some stunning imagery? Or a simple thought or action from your protagonist? There are so many ways, but some will be more effective than others – it all depends on what story you want to tell.

DRUGGAN

DRUGGAN are sky nomads. Living primarily in tribes scattered throughout the gulf of the great storm front. They are primarily seen as pirates and marauders of the sky. However fringe human cities and towns have been known to trade with certain tribes. DRUGGAN are widely seen as monstrous creatures by inner cities and are rarely seen on human ships or docking struts.

Aeronautica – an ongoing creative process

England. Planet Earth. A galaxy far too close for comfort. Five-year-old Mark goes to watch Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace with his dad and brother. Dad falls asleep over the next two hours of forced dialogue, stiff acting and clunky visuals. Five-year-old Mark is enraptured and pledges to write his own chronicles of…

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HUMANS

Humans are the main inhabitants of the central sky cities. They are considered to be middle class, in relation to the ruling class of VALADAEN and lower KOSHAN slaves.
Micro-classes are common with humans, as their society is based on acquisition and personal wealth.