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Author:  Reiyen [ November 27th, 2010, 4:15 pm ]
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So I suppose I will give a try at one of these essence maps. Looks fun, and I think I get the concept, but the formatting will probably be my issue. By the way, whoever came up with this essence mapping idea was a genius, because I loved this idea even when I viewed it as a guest. Just to put my own twist on it, I divided my character into the three metaphysical parts of sentient beings in my world: Flesh, Spirit, and Shadow.

REIYEN
.......FLESH {Form [Height (door lintel)]
......................[Face (chiseled statue)
................................(bog mist)]
......................[Hair (long grass in the wind)
..............................(wire)}
................{Function [Strength (gate)
..........................................(dragon's tail)]
.............................[Mind (captain)
.....................................(iron bars)]}
......SPIRIT {Strengths [Clarity (window)]
.............................[Purity (dove's wing)]
.............................[Resilience (adamant)]
.............................[Power (cornered wolf)
.......................................(she-bear with cubs)]}
................{Weakness [Fear (commoner before king)]}
...SHADOW {Mind [Craftiness (devious child)]
........................................(captured villain)]
.........................[Subtlety (bribed advisor)]}
................{Might [Will-power (hardened veteran)]
..........................[Strategy (patient commander)]
..........................[Strength (blacksmith seeking a perfect piece)]
Author:  Kiev Shawn [ November 27th, 2010, 4:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Reiyen's Essence
The structure looks right to me. Nice job! You picked that up quickly. :D I liked the metaphor for subtlety under Shadow. It made an interesting mental image, and I instantly knew what you meant.
Author:  Andrew Amnon Mimetes [ November 28th, 2010, 1:02 am ]
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Looks good, Reiyen--you picked it up pretty quickly, like Shawn said. Oh! I must echo--I really liked 'subtlety' as well.

eruheran
Author:  Seer of Endor [ December 4th, 2010, 5:21 pm ]
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Now THAT'S an essence map. Great job! I like how you worked with your own Aspects instead of just following the Body, Spirit, Soul tradition. Nice use of metaphors.
Keep up the good work.
Author:  Kiev Shawn [ December 4th, 2010, 5:45 pm ]
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That's high praise from Seer, and I agree with it. :D
Author:  Lady Shanai-Irisis [ February 16th, 2011, 10:29 pm ]
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Hey, Reiyen!

This is an excellent essence map! I especially like the picture you conveyed under "Might". Definitely commendable traits in a character.
Author:  Dri [ May 12th, 2011, 7:16 pm ]
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That looks hecka complex! How did you come up with everything?
Author:  Reiyen [ May 13th, 2011, 9:35 am ]
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Essence-mapping is a trick that some of the elder members around here created, perfected, and then some. It is basically a way to break down something complex (a character/personality) into smaller understandable parts, (tiny little metaphors). The format isn't that bad, especially if you just look at a few completed maps. You could try copy-and-pasting another map, then switching the names and metaphors to whatever it is for your character, until you are comfortable with the format.
Author:  Seer of Endor [ May 13th, 2011, 3:28 pm ]
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There's also a much easier format for it now.
Author:  Dri [ May 15th, 2011, 7:30 pm ]
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I didn't think I would be allowed to copy and paste at first... it feels like it would be stealing someone else's hard work.
Author:  Andrew Amnon Mimetes [ August 20th, 2011, 12:40 pm ]
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No, go ahead! I think all of us copy/pasted at one time or another :D You can use one of mine, if you'd like.

eru
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