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Travel plan for 2026: Italy and Greece

Originally we were planning on a Greek trip at around October and the original pairing was with Turkey but after some back and forth from Mum, we decided to change the pairing to be Greece and Italy instead. The current plan is 12 days in Italy and 2 weeks in Greece. The 3 home basesContinue reading “Travel plan for 2026: Italy and Greece”

CCC day 8- Honest but obstructive female military support officer (Central Casting 2e/D&D)

I had actually been using Central Casting on the side and yesterday I’ve gotten a pretty interesting character as follows: Family: 2 parents, 4 brothers plus 2 illegitimate brothers Born in a cave, with a curse of frequently fumbling Significant events of childhood Significant events of adolescence Significant event of adulthood Most valued person: aContinue reading “CCC day 8- Honest but obstructive female military support officer (Central Casting 2e/D&D)”

CCC days 6 and 7- the 4 Holy Beast Guardians (2) [Fate Core]

Following on from yesterday, here are the other two descendants. Nam Gong Chor (南宮楚) Male, medium height, stocky, 22-23 Aspects: High Concept: Perfectionist descendant of the Crimson Bird Guardian working as scribe Trouble: Intolerant of cold Values humility Perceptive Special equipment: Crimson Bird Fist Skills: +4: Notice +3: Physique, Fight +2: Will, Lore, Investigate +1:Continue reading “CCC days 6 and 7- the 4 Holy Beast Guardians (2) [Fate Core]”

CCC days 4 and 5- the 4 Holy Beast Guardians (1) [Fate Core]

I’ve randomly come up with the following premise for a Chinese story but don’t intend to write it so I’m using it for the character challenge instead: The Kingdom was guarded by the Armies of the 4 Holy Beasts led by the 4 Guardians until an ambitious Emperor eliminated or forced away the 4 Guardians.Continue reading “CCC days 4 and 5- the 4 Holy Beast Guardians (1) [Fate Core]”

CCC day 3- Strong willed Jack (Numenara)

I got a little bored with Fate so I moved onto making a character for Numenara. I pretty much followed the guide except that I skipped out on starting equipment: Strong-willed Jack Might: 11 Speed: 12 Intellect: 13 (Edge: 1) Effort: 1 2 Cyphers Skills: Inability: Tricks of the Trade: Background: Initial Link to theContinue reading “CCC day 3- Strong willed Jack (Numenara)”

Writing plans for 2026

I don’t tend to create new year resolutions but I had an idea yesterday which was to create a new novel project besides the WIP. To be honest, I really think that I should let it go but for now, I’m giving it the slow fade approach that I use for personal relationships. Meanwhile, IContinue reading “Writing plans for 2026”

CCC days 1 and 2: Lan and Chi, twin sisters (Fate Core)

For starters, I am using the FATE Core system for character generation which is a very quick process compared to alternative systems. I am not doing it all the way, just 4 aspects for each twin sister and their starting skill pyramid. But that is really just skipping 1 aspect and the stunts section (whichContinue reading “CCC days 1 and 2: Lan and Chi, twin sisters (Fate Core)”

Character Creation Challenge 2026

I’ve decided to take part in the 2026 character creation challenge. And I’m not going to post up every day but would rather combine two days at least because otherwise the post would be too sparse. Days 1 and 2: Lan and Chi, twin sisters for my new novel project Day 3: Strong willed, JackContinue reading “Character Creation Challenge 2026”

I don’t know if other people feel….

The opening line is from Access Road by Alison Luterman. I don’t know if other people feel this way, feel the way I do. Yeah, that’s what a lot of people expressed, at some time. I don’t particularly feel anything right now. Sure, there is the ebb and flow of emotions. But it’s all underneathContinue reading “I don’t know if other people feel…. “

The Role of Etiquette in Chinese culture (3)- Ceremonial Rites

There used to be more ceremonial rites in ancient China but many have grown out of fashion. For example, the coming of age ceremony for the high born where males aged 20 are capped and given a courtesy name while girls’ hair is styled into a bun and given a hairpin at the age ofContinue reading “The Role of Etiquette in Chinese culture (3)- Ceremonial Rites “