Well it looks like the Nerdist contest has come to a close. I would like to congratulate the top three and look forward to reading their books once the publishing process is complete. Although I had started the Inkshares process in the hopes of being one of those three, I quickly realized that it wasn’t meant to be this time.
Looking forward we still have a way to go to make the publishing goals, but we have plenty of time left. I’m confident that with your help and recommendations that we will easily pass our goal.
I know I’ve been a little quieter on here that I would have liked this past week, but I wanted to wait for some more character sketches to come in before I made this next post. This time in addition to the text we have two character sketches. One is once again by Alexis Braud. The other is provided by Amanda Rome, the artist responsible for the wonderful cover. Thanks again guys for all that you are both doing.
Clementine
Clementine has spent her entire life as the foundation of something greater. From her time at the Council Academy of the Artes, through serving with Adora’s parents, and into her tenure as the resident mage for the Equinox farms, she has always viewed herself as the roots nurturing those who depend on her.Considering her talent with plant based magic, the analogy seems particularly appropriate.
When Clementine arrived on Equinox she was accompanied by her best friend’s husband and daughter with an offer for the Larisha Combine. Few people know all of the details, but after everything was said and done Adora’s father and Clementine were both granted their own tracts of land, and she was hired as the colony’s resident mage. They were never exactly welcomed by the other colonists, but it was an existence that she could accept.
One day Adora’s father didn’t return from a job out in the void, and Clementine’s life changed once again. Without hesitation, the mage took the young girl into her home instead of seeing her shoved into the corporate system. She shouldered through the silent pain of another friend gone, and made sure that Adora had a home.
Over time Clementine and Adora have fallen into the rhythm of their life. Clementine strives to provide sage advice to Adora while not letting the girl see how much she reminds her of her lost friends. Adora continues to keep Clementine on alert through her shenanigans. It has all become comfortable and familiar. Clementine is always worried when things become comfortable and familiar.
