Now that I finally understand the basics of essence, I thought I'd try mapping one of my MCs for NaNo, Abby. I think this would be a freestyle map. But anyway, without further ado, here's my very first try at essence mapping.

Abby, 14 years old.

BODY
--Eyes
----Color
-------Like liquid dark chocolate
-------The dark wood on the back of a guitar.
----Depth
-------A deep pool
----- -Thoughtfulness of a scholar
--Hair
----Color
------Rich, nutritious soil
----Texture
-------Like the stuffing of a pillow
-------Thick meadow grasses
--Face
----Shape
------An upside down falling raindrop
----Complexion
------Black coffee with a hint of cream

MIND
--Knowledge
----Lust
------Like a child craving the love of his mother
------A fat boy wanting candy
----Amount
------A savings bank account slowly filling up
------A puddle turning into a lake when filled with rain.
--Turmoil
-----Like oil and water, refusing to be mixed
-----A broken necklace, beads scattered everywhere

SPIRIT
--Determination
-----A ocean tide always reaching for the rocks
-----A steadily burning fire
---Leadership
-----Winston Churchill
---Quest
------An injured bird trying to migrate north
--Caring
------A heart that can never be to full.
------Overflowing wine glass
--Bound
------A dog chained up
------An overworked slave

This is brilliant, Mae! And I love some of your descriptions so so much!









Some of them are so unusual, it makes it so interesting! Brilliant, well done! I can't believe it's a first try!

Thank you, Elanor! I had fun with it! And I must confess, I stole some ideas from other essence maps. You can expect another essence map for my other MC soon!

I think having fun with them is important! I find essence maps quite hard. I'll look forward to another one!

The other one is up, Elanor! You'll notice some some similarities, and that is because Grace and Abby are twins.

I just saw it, you're good at these!