Course Reflection

This course was difficult but worthwhile. I personally struggle with handing things in on time so having deadlines helped me to finish my stories faster.

I also loved the experience of writing for more than one type of genre. I usually stick to fantasy, and romance but it was really cool to try writting mysteries and horrors.

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What I was hoping for in this class was a little more leeway for creativity. For example I was hoping to compare manga to books for my summative. It would have been cool if our summative could have involved anything to do with literature rather than just based on assignments we did in class.

Some imporovements I would reccommend for this course is more time to do assignments. I know I do struggle with deadlines but also in order to write well a lot of time and effort needs to be spent on writing. By allowing students more time there stories will be better written and thought out.

(Mr. Heneke please read, Forgiveness it's EVERWHERE)

Fantasy Story: Plot and Conflict

Plot:
Dragua Domain was a peaceful nation until two months ago. A group of radicals who call themselves the Great Terror Tamers, wanted to realise the dragons and creatures of the underworld sealed by the former leader the White Dragon. They were partly successful. They managed to free the dragons and creatures from the underworld but they also triggered the emergency protection spell from the white diamond of nature (which contains the White Dragon's soul). This emergency trigger transformed the dragons and creatures of the underworld into dark pearls and launched them all throughout Dragua Domain. These pearl's can be transformed back into dark creatures if the song of The White Dragon is played. Authority's have not been able to catch all the members of the Great Terror Tamers, and the groups members identities are unknown. The rulers of the five kingdom's came up with a plan to help control this disastrous outcome. They planned to collect each pearl before members of the Great Terror Tamers could find them, and re-seal them at Drite Kingdom. They were going to hold a competition for elite warriors to go on this mission for the black pearls. According to legend the White Dragon had to use not one but many of it's elements to defeat these creatures and dragons of the underworld. So the leader's decided to hold a competition in each kingdom for the greatest Dragon Tamer of that element. The winner of each of these competitions would join the Elements Elite Circle, and go in search of the black pearls to help re-seal them. Their duty would also be to eliminate and members of the Great Terror Tamers.

This is where the story begins with Amethyst Blaze, or Ame for short. She is from the Fire Kingdom and is seeking to become apart of the Elements Elite Circle. She is already in school training to become a great dragon tamer and sees this as an opportunity to win the title of being the greatest dragon tamer ever and scpring riches beyond her wildest dreams. With her fiery dragon Flares, there's no way she can lose. Except of course until Knight, night and his dragon Magma shows up. He is also determined for the spot in the Elements Elite Circle and refuses to lose to Ame. Who will win this competition? And will the Elements Elite Circle be enough to stop the Great Terror Tamers?

Conflicts:
* Between the Great Terror Tamer's and Elements Elite Circle who're both after the pearls.
* Between Ame and Knight in the competition and outside of it.
* Between the Kingdom's who judge one another
* Between power and what is right


 Reasoning behind Great Terror Tamer's:

Why would they want to do this? Well from the legend of Dragua Domain (the background in settings), states that the dragons and creatures of the underworld had immense powers but could not control them. Members of this group believe that power of that great multitude should not be thrown away, but be controlled and used by people. Great dragon tamers believe they have the ability to train these dragons too, and so with the authorities from all five Kingdom's going against them they set up a plan to free the dragons and creatures of the underworld, which succeeded. Now they are after the black pearls just like the Elements Elite Circle.

Fantasy Story: Setting

Realm:
Dragua Domain
Background Story: The legends tell of our land being ruled by creatures and dragons of the underworld. They had tremendous power, so extensive that the dragons and creatures struggled to control it themselves.It caused them to go mad. So they would go on rampages killing every other living being. The lands were almost destroyed until a large white dragon entered the land challenging the dark dragons and creatures of the underworld. This dragon obtained the powers of fire, water, earth, metal, and storm. With these powers combined the dragon defeated the dark beings. The White Dragon sealed them in the depths of the earth at the centre of Dragua Domain where it reigned as King. It created 5 Kingdoms. These 5 kingdoms had dragons that specialized in one of his five elements. The White dragon ruled over Dragua Domain for a millennia until he finally passed away. But his soul still remains-in the white diamond of nature- at the centre of Dragua Domain (know known as Drite Kingdom), making sure that the dragons and creatures of the underworld never rise up to terrorize the lands again.


Water Kingdom
Ruler: Lord Trident
Brief Description:
A long strip of land all along Lake Rilia. This kingdom has non-stop sunshine and good times to offer all of it's citizens and their dragons. There is a huge variety of exotic food to choose from, and it holds the most events and festivals out of all the Kingdoms. There is every type of fish you can think of and water sports and activities are practised all throughout every season. Their are an abundance of water dragons that live there. They not only help protect the city but can be tamed as well. The economy is booming and many people find it easy to make a living and settle down with large families.

Fire Kingdom
Ruler: Magsumas the Great
Brief Description:
It is far beyond the lake and forest. It is situated in the dessert close to Mount Flare. Living conditions are hard since the sun is constantly beating on the city but the nights are cool and breezy. The main attraction in this city is the powerful army made up of fire type dragons. Though these beasts are hard to tame they are great assets to the protection not only of the city, but to all of Dragua Domain. Extravagant balls are held during the weekend nights, and the bazaars and shopping districts are always busy.

Earth Kingdom:
Ruler:  Empress Natura
Brief Description:
This Kingdom is situated in the middle of Econirement Forest, neighbouring the water kingdom. The jungle life can be frightening because of the many predators but the beautiful trees and scenes of nature are enough to make up for it. Every animal in Dragua Kingdom is located in the Earth Kingdom, and earth dragons are docile and kind to every citizen. There are plenty of hiking trails and enough water falls from the leaves outside the Kingdom to fill up two Lake Rilia's. Although it rains often the trees situated in the forest are so large and broad that it usually covers the entire Kingdom. Tree climbing is also a national sport in the Earth Kingdom.

Metal Kingdom:
Ruler: King Steel
Brief Description:
If you can name any cave in Dragua Domain it would be right next to the Metal Kingdom. Metal Dragons help mine and excavate jewels and ancient fossils galore. The city streets are paved in gems and every house in the kingdom has a crystal toilet. All our modern warfare is built and produced in the Metal Kingdom, and they have new job positioning's opening everyday. Most of the old relics of the White Dragon are still standing and make great tourist attractions.

Storm Kingdom:
Ruler: The Supernatural Wonder
Brief Description:
This Kingdom is situated in between bits of Econirement Forest, Lake Rilia, and caves of the Metal Kingdom. It has every type of weather climate you can possibly imagine. Storm dragons have powerful abilities that help control these climates and by taming one you will have the power to do this as well. Different events are scattered throughout the year because of the different weather changes. But because of their mixes of land they have the largest crop growing industry in all of Dragua Domain. Though the Kingdom is small it has abundant resources and many similar activities to the Metal, Earth, and Water Kingdom.

Fantasy Story: Main Characters Profiles

Amethyst Blaze

Name: Amethyst Blaze
Nickname: Ame (pronounced as "Amy")
Age: 17
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Home: Slums of Fire Kingdom
Job Occupation: Training to win the Fire Warrior competition in order to join the Element Elites Circle
Family: Azure Blaze, Ame's mother, has many odd jobs, receives a very low income and struggles to support family.
Aurelia and Alden Blaze, Ame's twin brother and sister, both are training to become warriors- just like Ame- to help support their mother.
Height: 5'6'
Eye and Hair Colour: Black and Amethyst
Strength: She is very goal-orientated
Special Skills: Natural dragon tamer, expert fighter, has perfect aim and accuracy and can think on her feet
Weaknesses: She is very reserved and shy ( the only people she feels comfortable around are her other family members), insecure about her eye colour, tries to do everything by herself, doesn't have many interests
Likes: She enjoys training and becoming stronger, learning new battle techniques, animals, life and death situations, and flying on her dragon.
Dislikes: Standing still, lazy people, being called poor, not winning
Personality: She is very determined and goal orientated but she can become obsessive compulsive over everything. She is highly competitive and is serious about anything that has to do with training or dragons. She is very shy and reserved from others, but is very sarcastic and bossy around her family members. She is highly respectful of all her elders and struggles to enjoy herself.
Goals: Her number one goal is to become the best warrior/dragon tamer in the whole Kingdom. Her second goal is to help support her family.
Personal Tragedy: Her father died fighting in a war when she was young, and their family was left helpless without any support. She has difficulties making friends and to others she seems hostile towards everyone.
Her Favourite Places: She loves flying in the sky on her dragon, and enjoys meadows full of flowers (it was the last place and time she spent with her father).