BS: Morwen working on steampunk fantasy

Subject: BS: Morwen working on steampunk fantasy
From: MorwenEdhelwen1
Date: 20 May 12 - 07:29 PM

Based on my love for the musical [i]The Desert Song[/i]and the fact that I've had the idea to write a story where the Red Shadow is an Arab and Pierre (called Paul in some adaptations) is a different character for a few years now, I've recently started on a first draft of a story inspired by the operetta. It's going OK so far.

Subject: RE: BS: Morwen working on steampunk fantasy
From: MorwenEdhelwen1
Date: 20 May 12 - 07:33 PM

So I'll update this thread for significant developments in the plot and in my research into colonial French/Spanish Morocco.

Subject: RE: BS: Morwen working on steampunk fantasy
From: MorwenEdhelwen1
Date: 20 May 12 - 09:51 PM

ETA: This story will (hopefully) stand on its own.

Subject: RE: BS: Morwen working on steampunk fantasy
From: MorwenEdhelwen1
Date: 20 May 12 - 11:08 PM

Similarities
1. There are Riffs led by a guy called the Red Shadow in a revolt against colonialism by countries based on France and Spain
2. The Red Shadow wears a red cloak (but no mask)
3. Azuri is a mixed-race girl and a dancer

Differences
1. No racial impersonation aspect- the Red Shadow is an Arab chieftain who is very reluctant to begin a revolt.
2. The Red Shadow infiltrates the fort as a camel handler
3. The R.S.'s elusiveness is at least partly due to magic
4. The romance aspect is played down.

Subject: RE: BS: Morwen working on steampunk fantasy
From: MorwenEdhelwen1
Date: 21 May 12 - 04:15 AM

Could a moderator please delete this thread?

Subject: RE: BS: Morwen working on steampunk fantasy
From: GUEST,999
Date: 21 May 12 - 03:19 PM

Good luck with it.

Subject: RE: BS: Morwen working on steampunk fantasy
From: fat B****rd
Date: 21 May 12 - 03:56 PM

Yeah, what 999 said.

Subject: RE: BS: Morwen working on steampunk fantasy
From: gnu
Date: 21 May 12 - 04:08 PM

Ditto.

Subject: RE: BS: Morwen working on steampunk fantasy
From: fat B****rd
Date: 21 May 12 - 04:10 PM

Likewise.

Subject: RE: BS: Morwen working on steampunk fantasy
From: MorwenEdhelwen1
Date: 21 May 12 - 05:52 PM

thanks

Subject: RE: BS: Morwen working on steampunk fantasy
From: MorwenEdhelwen1
Date: 21 May 12 - 05:52 PM

thanks

Subject: RE: BS: Morwen working on steampunk fantasy
From: MorwenEdhelwen1
Date: 21 May 12 - 06:13 PM

oh crap double post

Subject: RE: BS: Morwen working on steampunk fantasy
From: MorwenEdhelwen1
Date: 22 May 12 - 01:02 AM

Anyone like the idea of a TDS retelling?

Subject: RE: BS: Morwen working on steampunk fantasy
From: MorwenEdhelwen1
Date: 22 May 12 - 07:56 AM

Have posted bits of it for comments in case anyone wants to have a look.TDS reworking

Subject: RE: BS: Morwen working on steampunk fantasy
From: MorwenEdhelwen1
Date: 22 May 12 - 08:27 AM

Does anyone here want to read it?

Subject: RE: BS: Morwen working on steampunk fantasy
From: GUEST,CS
Date: 22 May 12 - 08:41 AM

I don't know the Desert Song and I've no personal interest in Operetta. As this is a Folk Forum, you may garner more interest in stories exploring themes from Traditional Folk Songs and Tales.

You should go to BrassGoggles if you're interested in sharing Steampunk angled fiction. As it was initially a fictional genre -which has expanded into a subculture- you'd probably get more feedback there. Lots of folk exploring lots of creative ideas there, give it a look:


http://brassgoggles.co.uk/forum/index.php

Subject: RE: BS: Morwen working on steampunk fantasy
From: MorwenEdhelwen1
Date: 23 May 12 - 05:43 AM

thanks, CS.