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measured_words) wrote2018-10-14 07:36 pm
measured_words) wrote2018-10-14 07:36 pm
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Yuletide Letter 2018 :x
Dear Amazing Yuletide Author:
Thanks, first of all, for writing! That is really the most important thing, and I will be delighted with whatever I wind up getting.
Generally speaking, I like stories that tell me a little bit more about the characters or the world they live in. I like stories with plot - with adventure, intrigue, and wacky hijinks. I also like stories that are more focused on character exploration – I don't need action if I have interesting introspection. I like both insider and outsider PoV stuff, and I feel like it is perfectly legit to write a story about a character that isn't from their perspective. I enjoy stories that are very emotionally intense, whether that means they are spilling over with ~feels~ or dark and unrelenting in tone – I enjoy horror, especially psychological horror, but also feel-good fluff. I am into both Crueltide and Yuleporn, so if those are your jam, please have at! I'm also open to other sub-challenges, if my requests fit the bill and you're inspired :)
I like porn, but I do not require it. If you have a preference for or against in whatever you wind up writing, knock yourself out, I will appreciate it. If you include porn, I prefer it to be somehow relevant to the story – either it develops character relationships, or is vital to some zany caper or what have you. I’m not a big fan of pwp, though I think porn can certainly *be* the main action, so to speak, as long as it is showing me something new about characters or their relationship. I'm really hard to squick, so don't be afraid to show me your kinks! More than anything, when it comes (heh) to porn I want to be able to believe that the sex I'm reading is in character for whoever I'm reading about – not necessarily that it is something they want, but that the reactions I'm reading are true to whoever is having them, if that makes any sense.
If you are looking to find out more about me, I have a somewhat chaotic tumblr, and a neglected rambling personal journal. I am also Measured_Words on AO3 :) I used o hang out in Yulechat more when it was on IRC and will probably try to be around on the discord, but no promises. It I do, I will probably be there as Lan or Elanya.
On to the specifics! Please note that these are in no meaningful order. Some of these requests are more elaborate than others, but that doesn't mean that I want them any less! Also, Optional Details are Optional - I hope these will give you some ideas if you need them, and some helpful insights into what I love about the canons and the characters, but if you have other ideas I haven't thought of feel free to run with them as well :D
Fandom The Shrouded Isle (Video Game)
Characters: The High Priest (The Shrouded Isle)
This is a game about running a cut to the Old Gods, and the decisions you have to make to try and keep them happy. You play as the High Priest, and need to chose people from the major families of town to help keep the populace in line - but at the end of each season, you have to sacrifice one of them! It's an interesting and challenging balance, and I love the world that it builds. I would love to see a story about this game! I picked the High Priest as a character because obviously they are the one who has all the responsibility, but that doesn't necessarily mean I want a story form their perspective. It could be something about them dealing with people, or it could focus on one of the houses getting ready to have one of their people interviewed, or reacting to one of their decisions. It could be about the coming of the god's judgement, or an uprising, or creepy dreams, or a sinner trying to hide what they are up to - many possibilities! I am happy for this to be a very dark story, but I think there'd other tones as well. I absolutely do not require a 'happy' ending :x I have played the DLC as well.
Fandom: Trollhunters (Cartoon)
Characters: Barbara Lake, Jim Lake Jr. (Trollhunters)
And now for something more wholesome! Potentially. I really enjoyed the family dynamic between this two and would love to see something exploring it in more detail. I'm happy for this to be set at any point - pre-canon where Jim is very much his mother's caretaker as much as she is his and they do their best to support each other. Mid Story where Jim is starting to keep secrets and she is Concerned - how she reacts to Toby pretending to be him and what she thinks is happening. Jim's conflicted feelings about keeping her out of it and how that compromises their relationship. Any of the points where she is aware of what he is doing and is worried and trying to figure out how best to support him and keep him safe. After he becomes a troll and leaves for New Jersey - what does their relationship look like then? I am happy to have other characters included in this, and I don't need both requested characters to have central roles, as long as their relationship is centered. For example, I would be happy to read a story about Jim talking to Claire or Toby about his mother, or Barbara talking to Strickler about Jim.
Fall of Ile Rien:
Character: Nicholas Valliarde
I love these books! And I would like to see *your* take on what this shifty fucker is up to post-canon! Please feel free to use any other characters from the books.
Dark:
Characters: Jonas Kahnwald, Claudia Tiedeman
I am asking for both of these characters but if you would prefer to only focus on one of them that is completely fine. I do think it would be interesting to see them interact more (in any timeframe/age) as they seem to both be on the same 'side' of things. This is hard to give prompts for because there are so many possible permutations! I think I am maybe most interested in the different perspectives hey have to offer - to each other, or to their other selves. I don't expect any real solid answers about anything, but am open to interesting theories! I respect that this is a hell of a canon to write for, so if you are willing to give it a shot I will be super delighted with just about anything.
Thanks, first of all, for writing! That is really the most important thing, and I will be delighted with whatever I wind up getting.
Generally speaking, I like stories that tell me a little bit more about the characters or the world they live in. I like stories with plot - with adventure, intrigue, and wacky hijinks. I also like stories that are more focused on character exploration – I don't need action if I have interesting introspection. I like both insider and outsider PoV stuff, and I feel like it is perfectly legit to write a story about a character that isn't from their perspective. I enjoy stories that are very emotionally intense, whether that means they are spilling over with ~feels~ or dark and unrelenting in tone – I enjoy horror, especially psychological horror, but also feel-good fluff. I am into both Crueltide and Yuleporn, so if those are your jam, please have at! I'm also open to other sub-challenges, if my requests fit the bill and you're inspired :)
I like porn, but I do not require it. If you have a preference for or against in whatever you wind up writing, knock yourself out, I will appreciate it. If you include porn, I prefer it to be somehow relevant to the story – either it develops character relationships, or is vital to some zany caper or what have you. I’m not a big fan of pwp, though I think porn can certainly *be* the main action, so to speak, as long as it is showing me something new about characters or their relationship. I'm really hard to squick, so don't be afraid to show me your kinks! More than anything, when it comes (heh) to porn I want to be able to believe that the sex I'm reading is in character for whoever I'm reading about – not necessarily that it is something they want, but that the reactions I'm reading are true to whoever is having them, if that makes any sense.
If you are looking to find out more about me, I have a somewhat chaotic tumblr, and a neglected rambling personal journal. I am also Measured_Words on AO3 :) I used o hang out in Yulechat more when it was on IRC and will probably try to be around on the discord, but no promises. It I do, I will probably be there as Lan or Elanya.
On to the specifics! Please note that these are in no meaningful order. Some of these requests are more elaborate than others, but that doesn't mean that I want them any less! Also, Optional Details are Optional - I hope these will give you some ideas if you need them, and some helpful insights into what I love about the canons and the characters, but if you have other ideas I haven't thought of feel free to run with them as well :D
Fandom The Shrouded Isle (Video Game)
Characters: The High Priest (The Shrouded Isle)
This is a game about running a cut to the Old Gods, and the decisions you have to make to try and keep them happy. You play as the High Priest, and need to chose people from the major families of town to help keep the populace in line - but at the end of each season, you have to sacrifice one of them! It's an interesting and challenging balance, and I love the world that it builds. I would love to see a story about this game! I picked the High Priest as a character because obviously they are the one who has all the responsibility, but that doesn't necessarily mean I want a story form their perspective. It could be something about them dealing with people, or it could focus on one of the houses getting ready to have one of their people interviewed, or reacting to one of their decisions. It could be about the coming of the god's judgement, or an uprising, or creepy dreams, or a sinner trying to hide what they are up to - many possibilities! I am happy for this to be a very dark story, but I think there'd other tones as well. I absolutely do not require a 'happy' ending :x I have played the DLC as well.
Fandom: Trollhunters (Cartoon)
Characters: Barbara Lake, Jim Lake Jr. (Trollhunters)
And now for something more wholesome! Potentially. I really enjoyed the family dynamic between this two and would love to see something exploring it in more detail. I'm happy for this to be set at any point - pre-canon where Jim is very much his mother's caretaker as much as she is his and they do their best to support each other. Mid Story where Jim is starting to keep secrets and she is Concerned - how she reacts to Toby pretending to be him and what she thinks is happening. Jim's conflicted feelings about keeping her out of it and how that compromises their relationship. Any of the points where she is aware of what he is doing and is worried and trying to figure out how best to support him and keep him safe. After he becomes a troll and leaves for New Jersey - what does their relationship look like then? I am happy to have other characters included in this, and I don't need both requested characters to have central roles, as long as their relationship is centered. For example, I would be happy to read a story about Jim talking to Claire or Toby about his mother, or Barbara talking to Strickler about Jim.
Fall of Ile Rien:
Character: Nicholas Valliarde
I love these books! And I would like to see *your* take on what this shifty fucker is up to post-canon! Please feel free to use any other characters from the books.
Dark:
Characters: Jonas Kahnwald, Claudia Tiedeman
I am asking for both of these characters but if you would prefer to only focus on one of them that is completely fine. I do think it would be interesting to see them interact more (in any timeframe/age) as they seem to both be on the same 'side' of things. This is hard to give prompts for because there are so many possible permutations! I think I am maybe most interested in the different perspectives hey have to offer - to each other, or to their other selves. I don't expect any real solid answers about anything, but am open to interesting theories! I respect that this is a hell of a canon to write for, so if you are willing to give it a shot I will be super delighted with just about anything.