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The Hunt, Prologue.
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GinjaNinja
Howdy people. I've been reading through some of these fanfics in my spare time, quite enjoyed them myself. Studying games design at uni and storyboarding is one of the upcoming subjects. So I figured I'd take a stab at my own fanfic to get some creative writing practise and character ideas.
I always liked the Paladin vs Death Knight idea, so I thought I'd start with that.
TL:DR? I'm new and I feel like I should start writing. Constructive criticism is appreciated. I wont mind, it's not like I know where you live or anything... or where you sleep... I will find you
Anyway. It's a bit short but it has a fair bit of talking, and I never liked writing in conversations, it doesn't flow with me.
The Hunt: Prologue.
The Blood Elf stepped out into the morning fog; he did not like it, it felt unnatural. The stench of death hung in the air of Silverpine Forest, haunting the Paladin where ever he went. Heading down to the main road he let out a small sigh, sure the Forsaken of Sepulcher were helpful enough, but eating food that can move on its own is off-putting, to say the least. He stopped to glance down the main road into the dispersing fog, Hillsbrad Foothills are a long way off. With no mount available, he set off on foot.
The problem with Silverpine is that the shadows move, it could be anything. Whether it be something as innocent as a critter, feral as a Worgen or something even more sinister. Where the Paladin went, he could feel himself being stalked, and for good reason. He was.
Many long hours passed, the road is long, the land is grey. Everything is grey, the trees, the leaves, the grass and even the sky seemed dull.
"I wonder I stayed in this place long enough, I'll go grey too." He pondered aloud.
"
Trust me, being grey is not that bad.
" A raspy voice responded. "
What are you doing so far out of Quel'Thalas, Blood Elf?
"
He reeled quickly, drawing his blade and pointing it at the Forsaken standing behind him. He hesitated, seeing some familiarity in his face.
"
Is that such a way to greet an old friend Norus?
"
The Paladin lowered his blade, staring in amazement.
"Geoffrey? How did you..?"
"
I died. Twice actually, long story.
"
The old friends shook hands. "Long time to see, how have you been?" Norus asked.
"
I'm surviving, being dead has its advantages. That hand you're shaking, not mine. How have you fared...
"
Geoffrey looked around, "
Where's the rest of the crew?
"
"They're gone." Norus looked uncomfortably to the ground, "They're all gone. Long story short, a Death Knight came though town and killed everyone while I was away. I'm here to find him."
"
Aah yes, I thought I saw a Death Knight ride through before. Trail goes cold here.
"
Geoffrey led Norus down an embankment to a burnt out camp fire.
"
You're a Paladin, you might be able to see what I missed.
"
Norus examined the ruins, the fire was poorly maintained, it burnt a small patch of ground around the base. No tracks, no rubbish, no sign there had been anyone there; apart from the fire. Who-ever camped here cleaned up after them, but were careless in how they built a basic fire. He bent in closer and examined the soil. It was charred, but it felt... wrong. Then it hit him.
"The ground was burned on purpose."
"
What makes you say that?
"
"To cover the blight."
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Post by
Orranis
Hmmm a Death Knight vs Paladin idea....WHY DID I NOT THINK OF THAT ONE!
Anyways, great read can't wait for more.
Not exactly original...
I like the idea, and the style, but I hate double death Forsaken Death Knights. My view is that they were humans who died and found they had more in common with their brothers of Lordaeron than their cousins of Stormwind, and joined the Forsaken.
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Adamsm
Not exactly original...Don't listen to him. Good tale man.
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Orranis
You bring a different feel to the board, your writing is different somehow.
You know what it is? It's the casual feel. While the rest of us try and write epics, he creates an authentic conversation between two friends, despite horribly hard times. I like it.
Edit: Also really has that feel of the smalltalk a detective and a sheriff would have in a western movie. Well executed, sir.
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Patty
An enjoyable read, truly. /thumbs_up
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GinjaNinja
Not exactly original...
I like the idea, and the style, but I hate double death Forsaken Death Knights. My view is that they were humans who died and found they had more in common with their brothers of Lordaeron than their cousins of Stormwind, and joined the Forsaken.
I know it's not original, I like the idea though.
The Forsaken is just a minor character to help things along, not actually a Death Knight though, maybe he fails at staying alive.
Hopefully I'll be able to post once a week. I have a bad memory when it comes to important things.
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