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dreamshell

Topic: Any *Original* FP fantasy?

Anyone know of any fantasy stories on FP that *don't* fall into the fairy-tale, Tolkien-esque rip-off category?

...I know, it's like finding a needle in a haystack, but if anyone knows of some, and they're good, let me know, I'm interested.

P.S. No vampires allowed!

#1 Oct 27th 2006, 1:12am

Lord-of-Fools

This is a shameless self-plug, but one I'm intent on starting (and indeed finishing), though I have as yet not though of a title, is, insofar as this site is concerned, fairly original (if I do say so myself). Basic outline of the world is that it's set in a time period corresponding pretty much with the 1920s-30s, in a country sort of like Namibia in terms of historical background (colony of an Empirical country), but it has had a more-or-less communist revolution which failed and was taken over by a more fascist-style leadership, like early Mussolini. A lot of the traditions are based on Middle-Eastern ones. The 'magical powers' are more a sort of earth-derived spiritualism that allows certain people to manipulate elements, but not to a large degree. The story concerns two girls, one of whom is the second wife of the 'Harr' of the country- the ruler. The other is your typical rustic peasant girl, who becomes connected with an underground movement hoping to overthrow the government (not because of any pressing need to help humankind or save the world, just because they want revenge).

Self plug over.

Other than that, I agree with you completely! I have to confess and absolute LOATHING of vampire stories and all those high fantasy Tolkien, Eddings wannabes. It's been done to death.

#2 Oct 28th 2006, 2:06am

Nemonus

Maybe you'd call my The Yingyn Riders Tolkeinesque, I don't know. It is in ways, but there are a lot of original concepts in there which I believe make it both unique and time-tested. I'd like a review or two on that, perhaps after I edit and repost it, which I am going to do in the near future...but if you read it now, know that I took the advice in the massive review.

My Plotseekers is original. I don't know if it's fantasy. It kinda doesn't have a genre...by definition....check it out.

But otherwise, heh, I've found a lot of furrie fantasy on this site lately, which gets really recycled/old.

What has made me realize that 'fantasy' is not synonymous with 'Tolkein' is fantasy art. You must realize that the potential of the imagination is seriously unlimited. I think people have trouble with that concept, like with the concept of eternity.

Fantasy set in other places and times than midevil is a plus. I've never heard of one in the 1920s (Now is it like 1920s America at all, or like 1920s Nambia, which I have no idea what that was like?), and urban (modern) fantasy has become one of my things to seek out. I have a fantasy set in 1100s Japan, which is a pretty original concept, though elements of it come from a certain anime genre which spawned Pokemon and such. (Though hopefully my story's atmopshere is more mature than that.)

I never liked vampires.

#3 Oct 30th 2006, 10:20am

Heir of Arenaria

Well, I hate to advertise my own stuff, but I'm curious. I'm writing something called "The Arenarian Mark." Don't know weither you'd call it original or not. I'd like to think it is. It's still in the process of being written and thanks to Nemonus's faithful reading and reviewing I do hope to go back and edit the chapters I've already written to get rid of some of the poor mistakes. Of course, I'll do that when time presents itself. For now, I've just got to keep up with writing it. I'm curious to know if you think it's original or not, but I'm not saying you have to read it. I don't want to force that upon you. I guess if you really want to know, outside of my own hopes and praises, I'll tell you to just ask Nemonus, whose already read several chapters of it.

God bless, all,

~Heir of Arenaria

#4 Jul 18th 2007, 5:30pm

mistariapotter

i know!! The contract 1 and 2!! by bleeding air. itz about angels and demons. The angel falls in love with the demon!! itz really good!

#5 Jul 21st 2007, 7:38pm

mistariapotter

I GOT MY HARRY POTTER BOOK!!! YAY!!!

#6 Jul 21st 2007, 7:39pm

Girlbrainiac

Okay, the one I'm working on right now actually fits more into the fable category, but, frankly, the biggest difference between fable and fantasy is that fables actually have something to say, and people actually read fantasy. lol.

It's called "Grandmother's Fables" and any critical critiques are welcome. Be as scathing as you like, as long as it's constructive. There is no struggle between good and evil, no quest to save the world... Just a girl, trying to find herself.

Girlbrainiac

#7 Jul 21st 2007, 8:08pm

Nemonus

"itz about angels and demons. The angel falls in love with the demon!! itz really good!" Oh, that's REALLY original...[/sarcasm]

Amazon.com said they'd get me my Harry Potter book yesterday (the 21st) and I DON'T HAVE IT! Argh...*trails off* What to do?

#8 Jul 22nd 2007, 3:08pm

mistariapotter

SUE THEM!! DUH!!! if you dont get yours in the 21st, then there isnt a point in ordering it. it only means something if we get our book on the first day it comes out. so i suggest, you go get your book from some other book store, and tell the amazon pple when they come to give u back ur money. Harry potter is worth so much more than a late arrival!

#9 Jul 22nd 2007, 6:21pm

dreamshell

Can we keep this thread on-topic, please?

--dreamshell--

#10 Jul 22nd 2007, 7:25pm

mistariapotter

can i laugh?? any thing with me in it will never stay on topic. im very fickle-ish.

#11 Jul 22nd 2007, 7:26pm

dreamshell

If you have nothing to add, please, PLEASE, don't cause the topic to wander. I'd rather this thread die than mutate into something other than what it was intended to be.

--dreamshell--

#12 Jul 22nd 2007, 7:32pm . Edited Jul 22nd 2007, 7:32pm

mistariapotter

okay, whatever u say. um...didn't i mention above, theres this really good fic about the angels and the demons? well, itz about this girl, shes all alone, then a demon sees how depressed she is and wants to use her. he gives her five wishes, but he screws them all up. then he forces her to kill her bestbuddy, in which she didnt, but instead killed the demon(who was currently in a human body, so she basically killed the body, not the demon) then he got **, and landed her in mental institution, then the demons bro came and killed her. and she gets reborn into and angel. then u can read the rest by your self.

#13 Jul 22nd 2007, 7:37pm

mistariapotter

btw (yes, this is off topic) i still dont think u added me to myspace yet.

#14 Jul 22nd 2007, 7:39pm

Girlbrainiac

I'm not really fond of the Angel/Demon fics because, frankly, many could be inter-changed and no one would notice the difference. Anything that says angel, demon, werewolf, or vampire in the title or summary is promptly passed over for something more original sounding. Every other fantasy fic out there contains one of those, especially vampires and demons. I'm getting sick of it.

Oh, and while we're on the subject of good, original stuff... "Choosing" by SkItZoFrEaK (I think that's how the name is spelled.) Not only is it original, it's actually *GASP* well written. You get a sense of the character from the very first paragraph.

Girlbrainiac

#15 Jul 22nd 2007, 7:55pm

mistariapotter

i like vampires!! theres this book on vampires, its called twilight-stephanie meyer and it is sooooooooooooo good!!

#16 Jul 22nd 2007, 8:13pm

Nemonus

Sorry about the off-topic-ness. The problem was resolved.

#17 Jul 24th 2007, 11:24am

concerto49

I don't like writing about medieval fantasy and stuff like that so I'm away from Tolkien, like 2000 miles away. Of course I've seen his stuff, but I don't tend to do that either.

I'm more into the illusions created by the fantasy introduced in the world and how they have blinded the characters. I also like playing with the real world against the fantasised situation too. It's a lot more complicated actually. Ooh.

Anyhow.

#18 Jul 25th 2007, 12:49am

Nemonus

That sounds interesting.

#19 Jul 26th 2007, 5:41am

Kaida Shade

Medieval fantasy is so overdone its really hard to write anything original with it. Generally i go for a more futuristic fantasy, it can be easier to create something that isn't a cliche (Even though I've been told my current project starts a little bit like Maximum Ride)

#20 Oct 24th 2007, 4:01am

Heatless Flame

This is a bit arrogant, but I don't think my story, Blade of Baikon, is that bad. As far as other people, I have some good stories under my favorites. "Devschmire" can't remember the author, is pretty good.

#21 Feb 29th, 5:32am

Kaida Shade

You're right. I read Blade of Baikon- It's awesome!

#22 Feb 29th, 7:53am

Heatless Flame

Thanks Kaida! Now I feel guilty want me to review anything in particular?

#23 Feb 29th, 1:16pm

Kaida Shade

If it's not too much trouble would you mind reviewing the story on my website:

www.freewebs.com/dragons-rebellion

I never get any decent reviews of the story unless I shamelessly plug here on Fictionpress.

#24 Mar 01st, 12:14am

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