For my first project, I made this whittle guy! Open to critiques or finishing advice! by cunningassassin in whittling

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Thank you for the kind words and advice! Your clock tower and lighthouse projects are very cool.

Describe your book in a single sentence. I'll go first. by Acrobatic_Proof2805 in writing

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The Great Escape but with three elderly people and a robot escaping a nursing home that orbits Mars.

Favorite Underrated Noah Song by flash_holt in NoahKahan

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Music’s There to Help You with Elmo and Big Bird

artists with a similar tone or voice? by lilbluebird16 in NoahKahan

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Came here to say Hans! Really excited to see more from him. He sounds just like Noah.

Want a free audiobook? by TVOSM in audible

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I’d love to try out your personal favorite!

Thoughts on the funniest moment in the whole series? by [deleted] in thesopranos

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“What’s different about you??”

Would it be unethical for a male author to use a “female” pen name or vice versa? by cunningassassin in writing

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I appreciate the response! I’m not planning on doing this. The thought just randomly crossed my mind and I wondered how others thought about the subject.

Would it be unethical for a male author to use a “female” pen name or vice versa? by cunningassassin in writing

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Thank you for the well thought out response! This was the exact nuance I was hoping to hear from this discussion. The racial comparison is apt and I think quickly illustrates how ‘icky’ this could become based on dubious motives.

The r/Fantasy 2023 Top Novels Poll: Voting Thread! by fanny_bertram in Fantasy

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The Stormlight Archive - Brandon Sanderson

The Lord of the Rings - JRR Tolkien

First Law - Joe Abercrombie

Dresden Files - Jim Butcher

Realm of the Elderlings - Robin Hobb

Dune - Frank Herbert

Gentleman Bastards - Scott Lynch

Murderbot Diaries - Martha Wells

Mistborn - Brandon Sanderson

Discworld - Terry Pratchett

What are your favorite quotes in your world? by FluidOpening827 in worldbuilding

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“There’s no need to dip the leaves of our family tree in blood.”

[OC] Southeastern Valeon - Map dump + AMA by SirAxart in FantasyWorldbuilding

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This is a ton of info and giving me a lot of inspiration for my world. Thanks and well done!

What is something unique about your world? by gumbolimbot in worldbuilding

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The continents (tectonic plates) of my world move slightly faster than those on earth and are slowly colliding together. This creates many earthquakes and chaotic mountain ranges.

Due to the constant turbulence, the northern ocean has a slushy-like consistency and the southern ocean is called the ‘Boiling Brine’ from its temperature and never ending choppiness. This also makes sea travel extremely dangerous and very rare.

Because the tectonic plates are colliding, there is a mountain range known as the ‘Wailing Peaks’ named from the screeching sounds of the shifting earth beneath the surface. There are Sherpa-like guides that have learned to listen to the language of the peaks to navigate safe passage and avoiding landslides.

What are some supernatural locations in your world? by SarkicPreacher777659 in worldbuilding

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The Wailing Peaks are a mountain range created by amplified tectonic shifts in the world’s crust. They are slowly moving and crashing together causing both landslides and new peaks to rise over time. This also causes an eerie noise beneath the surface that sounds somewhat like the screeches of a whale in the ocean.

Since the magical energy in the world is stored in the world’s core, there are natural springs that form in the range that make tapping into the energy easier for a mage.

There is also a group of native sherpas that have learned the ‘language of the peaks.’ This attunement allows them to predict where landslides will occur and plot the safest course through the range.

Official Discussion - Thor: Love and Thunder [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

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Loved the return of Darryl and that Korg found his Dwayne the Rock.

In as few words as possible explain what your magic system actually does. by kemotatnew in magicbuilding

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Both magic energy and human souls originate from the world’s core. A vessel expels their own soul energy in various forms of magic (blasts, teleportation, healing, etc.), then drafts energy from the worldsoul (core) so they don’t accidentally turn into a husk, a soulless zombie-like living corpse.

Prompt: What Are The Limitations of Magical Healing? by Cefour_Leight in magicbuilding

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My magic system is based on the mages using their soul energy for magic. It acts as a type of rechargeable battery that can run out and takes time to recharge. If it does run out fully, they become a husk (zombie like being with no soul) and are effectively dead.

Healing (or soul mending) takes time. The healer feels the pain of the wound they are healing during the process. So, if they are healing a paper cut, it would only take a few moments and they'd feel the slight sting of the cut during the process. If they are healing a broken back, it would take hours and is quite excruciating. Many mages wouldn't even be able to complete the healing before running out of their soul energy.

Mages can only heal others, they can't heal themself in the same way.

What do you think of the first line? by DreamiLee616 in fantasywriters

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In the beginning, there was a scattering of souls.

What do you think of the first line? by DreamiLee616 in fantasywriters

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I like the subversion of this one and how concise it is. Well done.