My Fictional Universe
So, in case you didn't read my first blog post, I stated that Shining Force I and II were one of the main inspirations behind my fictional universe (which THE STRAY SCALES is set in). I want to delve a little deeper into the universe, and briefly explain how one of my favourite videos games inspired it, and mention various other media that influenced the shape of the universe! So first and foremost. You're probably wondering what the planet in the universe is called. Is it: A ridiculously long fantasy name that no one can pronounce? A frankenstein of words? Some random name I dreamed up that turned out to be something entirely inappropriate in another language? If you guessed the third one, you're wrong. In fact, none of these are correct. The correct answer is simple. The name is as generic and boring as it sounds. Tellus. But wait. Isn't that just Latin for 'Earth'? Yes, it is. It was meant to be temporary but it’s kind of become on purpose. Th...