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the way of the blade — lexis celian

replacement | the innocent | 19 y/o

❝Reís, he looks mighty close to you when you first came.❞ Reís shot Dariyan a harsh glare for the comment before his eyes slid back to the boy in front of them.

He hated to say it, but Lexis did look like him before the competition: scrawny, round-eyed; confused yet a tad overconfident. Reís knew it should’ve made him sympathize for the ginger, but his lips only twisted into a frown.

LEXIS had not been a part of the competition, nor had he trained before. When a champion is replaced, the circumstances must be very specific and the new chosen is strictly based on a god’s choice, not skill, so none of the other champions were pleased to see a young, useless boy join their ranks. Though Lexis acts confident, the thought of being killed in battle keeps him up at night, and with his lack of skill with a blade, he dreads the idea that his death is right upon the horizon.

[ introduced in book two or three ]

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a character introduction (twotb)

the way of the blade — ivani anzer

unaffiliated | the mage | 28 y/o

❝Is...is Selena a mage as well?❞

Ivani froze in lighting the fire with her magic. She dragged her dark eyes up to Reís, and he flushed. ❝I cannot explain it, but she looks at me and I am unable to think; I am entranced by her. Is it an enchantment?❞

Ivani stared at his earnest expression for another moment before she snorted, returning her attention to the flames. ❝I believe magic is the least of your worries, if that is it.❞

IVANI had been studying magic and sheltering from the vengeful parts of the kingdom when she received a sign: the kingdom was in danger. She tracked the vision across villages and plains before she stumbled onto the group of champions. And even though she wasn’t particularly fond of the group (nor were they of her), she demanded she be allowed to see them through to the end.

[ introduced in book two ]

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a character introduction (twotb)

the way of the blade — amira zuleid

the haladie | the moralist | 26 y/o

❝Get up!❞ Amira snarled and threw the scythe back down before Yvette. ❝Stop making excuses! The gods chose you for a reason.❞

Yvette’s eyes began to water and her hands tightened into fists. ❝I can’t—❞

❝You can,❞ Amira’s eyes narrowed to slits. ❝And you will.❞

AMIRA had officially trained for four years before the competition began, but she had trained with the staff through her whole childhood. She works especially well with other warriors, because she easily adapts to their weaknesses to protect them both. Her sense of self is unwavering, as well as her belief in honor, nobility, and balance. There is no give if there is no take, no victory without any loss; balance is the height of all things, like both ends of her haladie staying even.

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a character introduction (twotb)

the way of the blade — yvette tolamil

the scythe | the coward | 24 y/o

The knife dragged along Amira’s jaw and split the skin, but she only glared fiercely up at the man before her. Yvette watched her in horror. Just give in, please, Gods, just stop fighting and he’ll stop.

But something in her was burning. It grew in her chest, scorched her lungs till she couldn’t breath, and seared its way up her throat, behind her eyes—she was trembling now, but not out of fear. It was pure rage, but she had never felt it so strongly before, especially not for herself.

YVETTE had only been training for a year before the competition. She came from a small farming village, but she only traveled so far as to get away from her family. Now that she is being put to the test, all of her fears and doubts are coming back to haunt her, and she is crumbling to the ground. She doesn’t deserve to be here. She can never be a hero.

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a character introduction (twotb)

the way of the blade — vaush glorimez

unaffiliated | the supporter | 30 y/o

❝where would I be if not for Vaush?❞ Vera mused. ❝In a ditch, presumably.❞

❝In a lake,❞ Vaush corrected. Vera started and turned over her shoulder to face him, but the smirk on his face was amiable. ❝That’s the only place on Earth that could keep me from you.❞

VAUSH has been best friends with Vera since they were children, and he has made it his duty to watch out for her since she’s so reckless. He is the son of two well known blacksmiths, and he spent a good portion of his youth helping in the forge or hunting in the forest with his bow. Though he isn’t part of the competition and it’s illegal to help competitors, he refuses to leave Vera’s side and joins the group on their quest for glory.

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a character introduction (twotb)

the way of the blade — vera boares

the battleaxe | the valkyrie | 27 y/o

❝We were doing just fine without you.❞

Ivani’s eyes flashed. ❝And I presume your axe faired much better with the beast than my own ‘weak’ magic, did it not?❞

Vera’s face twisted into a fierce glower, her eyes damn near burning through the mage’s cool countenance as if she’d melt. ❝It’d do well to slice your head clean off, if that is what you would prefer.❞

VERA had trained for four years before the championship began. She was a very mischievous child that her best friend, Vaush, always had to keep in line. Much of her youth was spent pretending to be a hero, and she’d use the weapons Vaush’s parents made for her makeshift training. She’s proud to be a competitor now, and she never forgets to boast about it when flirting with the barmaids at the local tavern. But never let her lighthearted fun fool you; she is dangerous, with or without her axe in hand.

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a character introduction (twotb)

the way of the blade — adoran vendius

the spear | the protector | 29 y/o

Dariyan spun on his heel and strode away, leaving Reís to stare at his back in incredulous disbelief. Adoran sighed from beside him before clapping Reís on the shoulder and offering a thin smile. ❝Don’t mind him; he can be a bit of an ass.❞

Reís snorted. ❝I gathered that myself.❞

ADORAN had left the city of nobles with Dariyan when he was only twenty three, and he had begun to train for the championship for the next six years. His reasoning is the most selfless: he wants to bring peace to the kingdom and protect all of the villagefolk who cannot fend for themselves. He, like his sister, did not want to take on the family name and tend to his manor; he’d rather help others in a more direct way—as their soldier.

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a character introduction (twotb)

the way of the blade — selena vendius

the dagger | the rogue | 25 y/o

❝why did you do it?❞ Reís’ voice cracked, and it came out harsh in the silence of the night.

Selena didn’t answer; she only stared into the dying embers of the fire and lightly tugged at the rope binding her wrists with a blank expression. Reís couldn’t bring himself to tear his gaze away from her, hoping that she’d just say something, look at him, but she didn’t. She never did, and that tore him apart.

SELENA had begun training two years before the championship began. Her brother, Adoran, had left their noble manor years before her, and she decided at an early age that she would follow him. She didn’t want to run the house, nor indulge in richfolk pleasantries; Selena missed riding horses and play fighting with wooden swords behind their mother’s back, and so she set off on her journey at the same age her brother had.

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i. the way of the blade main wip. first trilogy. high fantasy. Not only do challengers compete to be one of the champions of the weapon gods, but there is still a war to be won.

ii. the way of the soul prequel trilogy. high fantasy. Those who study in the field of magic were never truly informed of the horrors of the heavens; a select few take on the journey to stop another mage from becoming a god.

iii. the way of the betrayed sequel trilogy. high fantasy. The major gods of the blade had silenced the old gods long before, and their representations have long been forgotten. A woman seeking revenge, a young orphan, and a man who shelters a god in his mind decide to either bring the betrayed back, or tear the heavens down.

iv. heart of gold single. dystopian/moral. Having a heart of gold is no longer a phrase, and the good and bad are separated by this factor. The greedy and immoral hunt down the innocent for the 24 carat ore in their chests, and it’s the good who go into hiding who know the sins they must commit.

v. the sundial single. dark/paranormal. She had always tried to ignore the wild-eyed woman who would talk to herself, but she finds herself following the woman into the forest to a large sundial. The woman won’t tell her it’s meaning, but a sinking feeling in her gut tells her it’s ticking down, and it won’t be anything good.

vi. wonderings collection of short stories. Ranging from two strangers meeting at a train station to a royal and his escort bickering on a quest, this story holds any scene caught in time and torn from finished thoughts.

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#thewriteblrcafe #i tagged everyone from twotb + some who i thought may be interested? im so sorry if you werent!!#i wanted to make this since it looked cool + i also dont have a multiple wip page yet #most are NOT fully flushed out and all are still in the planning process but yeah! i hope i can get around to all of these #writeblr #wip intro #wip introduction #writing #writings #my wip

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the way of the blade — dariyan novahale

the greatsword | the leader | 27 y/o

❝I dare not even suggest that you own the same full blood, but—❞

Dariyan barked a laugh and halted in the grinding of his sword. ❝So I am the scorned child now, then! And to believe I was just beginning to like you.❞ Reis let out an exasperated sigh at Dariyan’s words, but the elder man purposely ignored it to instead study his handywork on the blade.

DARIYAN had been training in the way of the blade for six years before the championship had opened again. He, along with his best friend Adoran, had left their nobility to take shelter in the Home of Heroes, Varenholde. Though he may be petty or rude, he is a true example of a hero, one meant for many great things. But even Achilles had his flaws, and Dariyan was determined to keep his secrets from tearing him at the seams.

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the way of the blade — reis cedarle

the sword | the protagonist | 24 y/o

Reis gasped for the air that had been knocked out of him as he stumbled back into a kneeling position. His gaze trailed up the boots before him to the smirk on Dariyan’s tanned face, and his own eyes narrowed into a glare. ❝If you are not fit for this, turn back. Where be your strength?❞ The brunette taunted, and Reis gritted his teeth before he lunged forward, his short sword pulled back ready to strike.

REIS was from a humble village, and he had never thought much about what would become of him; he always assumed that he’d work in the fields like his parents. It’s only when he hears of the Chosen Competition’s re-emergence after ten years that he remembered how those heroes would ride through his town as a child, how he always looked up to them. It was only then that Reis seemed to care about who he’d be: he’d be a champion, even if no one else could see it.

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#he’s kind of like..not scrawny but hes never really been brave or strong? an underdog #and! hes kind of like nick from great gatsby? so hes not like the ‘hero’ hes moreso...along for the ride? as a hero too?#i hope that makes sense. but hes who we follow but hes not...the leader. i find this way of writing v interesting!#writeblr #wip intro #writings #wip character intro #character intro #my wip #wip: twotb #the way of the blade

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the way of the blade — champion (book one)

❝Let me tell you one thing,❞ The blond didn’t reply, for any words he would utter were lodged in his throat. The goddess before him only smirked and tapped his chin. ❝Many of my heroes have possessed shields, and it has saved their lives on several occasions; it is only weak to deny help when you need it most.❞

genre fantasy, adventure, na

point of view third person, past tense

themes competition, battles, romantic & platonic relationships, desperation, betrayal, death, gods, weapons, royalty, magic, finding strength & passion, lgbt, despair, pride, friends become family, enemies to friends/lovers, folklore, banter, desire for glory, secrets, distrust, a willingness to do whatever it takes, becoming honorable & strong, personal growth.

THE gods of the blade had taken their place as the major gods long ago; their home was Rezaghur, and all warriors desired to reawaken there after their final breath. It was tradition that these gods would take on a hero, a chosen, a champion, to be their will on earth and to represent their strength in battle. It was of the highest honor, and many of the major cities of the kingdom placed the most importance upon this culture. Though, choosing these champions was the most challenging part. Many desire glory, and competitors come from all over, but in a test of honor, loyalty, and bravery, only a few will pass. After all, there is only one chosen for each weapon. And with the resolve these challengers possess, it truly becomes a tournament for the ages—may the worthiest of warriors win.

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