Storybook Topic Options

One topic I would be interested in would be the Love Stories. It is very interesting the in the extended version of the Ramayana, Rama drives Sita into exile. Not to be cynical but I like unconventional love stories, or should I say love stories that seem like they could actually happen. Though I do like the Hallmark Christmas channel during the holidays, there is only so many cheesy love movies one can take. I am in a committed relationship and though sometimes it does seem like a fairy tales, other times it doesn’t. Fighting over little things, being so angry that you aren’t sure you want to forgive them but love them enough too. It’s strange and I’d like to have a story that conveys more like reality.

I would also really enjoy doing a storybook over heroes and heroines. I myself am a huge fan of all of the marvel movies and love a good hero, and villain to love. I am a fan of the type of hero to come out of the small places and do it for the good of the people, like daredevil and superman. I also enjoy the cocky and arrogance of some heroes, like Ironman. Besides, stories about heroes tend to be action packed and lovable villains.

Ironman

From Comic Vine

Creating a hero story to most probable story I would do. I looked at some ways to make your own Hero story. http://angelashelton.com/how-to-write-your-own-hero-story/

Going right along with the heroes and heroines stories, a storybook about warriors, battles, and weapons also sounds very interesting. I remember the Sword of Truth series where one “The chosen one” (or something like that, I know that’s also from Harry Potter) was the only one that was able to wield the sword of truth and it was a battle in in of itself to even hold the blade. I love those types of stories with magical weapons, magic wielding warriors, and epic battle scenes.

The last topic would be Laura’s suggestion about using the imagery in the Ramayana to create a story. That would be a direction of writing I have never done before. This past week was pretty easy to pick part of the Ramayana but to pick an image seems a little harder. I will try to do that this next week if we have a story telling assignment and see how it goes. It would be difficult to do a whole story over it but I can try it out. However, thanks for the unique thought Laura! I will try it!

Storytelling for Week 2: William and the Gizar

Author's Note 

This story is based off of the Ramayana. In the original story Rama is banished from the kingdom because of his evil stepmother wanting her son to rule instead of Rama. While Rama is banished from the kingdom he is attacked by the rakshasa’s. I created a similar story about my character being banished. The character, Will is banished from the kingdom because he is practicing magic, Will is my representation of Rama. I represent the rakshasa with a creature called a Gizar. This Gizar is just something I came up with. A friend even thought of the name. I love writing fantasy stories so I took magical elements from the epic.

During the fight between Rama and the rakshasa, Rama unexpectedly pulls out celestial weapons to defeat the rakshasa. So in my story I surprise the Gizar with Will being able to use magic. 

Story

The day seemed hotter than usual in the jungle, Will was use to the heat but today was it oddly unbearable. Will had lived in the jungle for two years, not by choice, he had been banished from his kingdom because he loved and practiced the dark magic. Since his banishment he had been journeying north to what he heard was a new and undiscovered land. Will didn’t know if there was any truth to the legend but he had nowhere else to go.

The one good thing about living in the jungle was Will could practice his magic any time he wanted, and that was exactly what he did. Will heard rattling in the distance and took cover to see what the gods gave him for dinner. As the thing came closer Will started to make out what it was, a Grizar. This was no gift from the gods, it was a curse from the underworld. Will only had a bow and a jagged dagger. He drew his bow and notched an arrow and aimed it at the Grizar. He released the arrow, the Grizar reacted immediately and caught the arrow right before it hit him. The Grizar let out a snarling laugh,

“You stupid, stupid mortal, you really think you can kill me that easily?”

“What part of the underworld did you crawl out of?” Will said with rage.

The Gizar just smiled and jumped toward Will, Will pulled out his dagger to defend himself and took a swing. The GIzar blocked with his arm as the dagger sliced across it.  Will backed up and parried the creature’s swings.

“What brought you here, creature?” Will shouted as the continued to battle

The Gizar was determined not to answer as he lunged towards Will, as the creature was in the air Will released a spell that froze the Gizar in midair, the Gizar looked at Will stunned. He did not expect Will to use magic.

“Ha, you beast. I am more than mortal.” Will hissed.  

Will started to walk off, leaving the beast floating in the air. The beast yelled profanities at Will but he ignored them and continued walking.  

Will continued north through the jungle, after his adrenaline had subsided he realized he still had not eaten. It was getting late and it is never a good idea to wander the jungle at night so his stomach would have to wait until tomorrow. Will noticed the Jungle getting thinner, more light was coming through the trees. Will had about twenty minutes of daylight so continued for a while longer.

Right as the sun was setting Will had broken out of the jungle. There was a vast open land with a huge wall protecting some town or city. Will was taken aback, he wasn’t expecting it to be civilized beyond the jungle. Will stepped forward and as he did men in armor sprang out of the trees and drew there weapons. Will smiled, he was finally going to have a new home.

The Jungle 

From TOPHDIMGS

Reading Diary: Week 2

My favorite part was definitely the fight between Rama and rakshasas. It reminds me of something from Eragon. I like the different types of magics and how the rakshasas couldn't be killed by any weapon. However, it is a little strange the Rama randomly gets a celestial weapon in the jungle.I also like the love story between Rama and Sita, how it started was very strange. 

Awhile ago I read a series called The Sword of Truth the main character Richard seemed to be everything important that needed to take care of the problem. It seems like Rama is that kind of character, like what ever the story needs at the moment.

Rama defeats Khara.

Reading Diary Week 2

You were right Laura! I do really like this. It reminds me a lot of greek mythology. I will be honest, this is a little difficult to read. I haven't read in a while. I really like a story line of the Sons and how it talks about Rama. At first I thought the Avatar section would be like avatar the last air bender but it wasn't. I also like the love story between Rama and Sita. The imagery is also really awesome.

Photographer: Indi Samarajiva