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 Post subject: Melcorats
PostPosted: May 19th, 2010, 7:43 am 
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Melcorats are scientists possessing a a special recessive allele that allows them to interact and use nature. In truth, it isn't really magic at all. They can use the objects in nature that are around them or they can create different objects out of other parts of nature. For example, they can focus sunlight to create fire, then they can use that fire to fight. They could also combine molecules to create different substances, but in my world, they have no knowledge of such small pieces of nature. Usually, the smarter the Melcorat is, the more powerful he will be. The limit to their power would be their ability to figure out a way to create a substance. Of course it is also possible for them to exhaust substances, depending on the source.

They also study ways to make nature more useful to man.

Hope I didn't make that hard to understand. :)

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PostPosted: May 19th, 2010, 7:50 am 
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I understand, great job explaining! :D This came from the Character Intro topic, right?

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 Post subject: Re: Warlocks
PostPosted: May 19th, 2010, 9:23 am 
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Thanks, and yes, I first talked about it in the Character Intros. :D

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"Many who live deserve death, and some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Do not be so eager to deal out death and judgment, for even the Wise cannot see all ends."
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"When you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth"
-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, (in Sherlock Holmes)
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Lost Son: 3,782 words http://www.holyworlds.org/forum/viewtop ... 117&t=1844
Red Son: 1,726 words http://www.holyworlds.org/forum/viewtop ... 117&t=3008
Prodigal Son: Developing Stage
Grateful Son: Developing Stage
The Setting Sons: Developing Stage
All titles are tentative
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Tobias the Swift: Developing Stage

Wings from above: Developing Stage

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 Post subject: Re: Warlocks
PostPosted: May 19th, 2010, 12:24 pm 
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That sounds cool, and not confusing at all, great job!

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 Post subject: Re: Warlocks
PostPosted: May 19th, 2010, 7:04 pm 
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Sounds great!!!!!
However, I should warn you that the name "warlock" has connotations (I grew up hearing from my parents that warlocks were "male witches,") for more protective Christian families. If your audience is Christian readers, I would suggest trying a different name.
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 Post subject: Re: Warlocks
PostPosted: May 20th, 2010, 1:32 pm 
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Okay, any suggestions? I was actually trying to stay away from wizard, but I couldn't think of any other title fitting for them other than warlock.

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"Many who live deserve death, and some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Do not be so eager to deal out death and judgment, for even the Wise cannot see all ends."
-Gandalf

"When you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth"
-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, (in Sherlock Holmes)
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Heroes and Demons series:
Lost Son: 3,782 words http://www.holyworlds.org/forum/viewtop ... 117&t=1844
Red Son: 1,726 words http://www.holyworlds.org/forum/viewtop ... 117&t=3008
Prodigal Son: Developing Stage
Grateful Son: Developing Stage
The Setting Sons: Developing Stage
All titles are tentative
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Other books:

Tobias the Swift: Developing Stage

Wings from above: Developing Stage

Yeah, most of my books are in the development stage, but I have a lot of ideas! :P


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 Post subject: Re: Warlocks
PostPosted: May 20th, 2010, 6:32 pm 
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I do agree, something other than warlock... I googled different name meanings for different things relating to magic, nature and stuff like that... so I came up with a few that I mashed together. Since I am kind of new to this, they might not be good. Hope I helped :) (most mean something like enchanter of nature)

Tairich
Coliarsh
Albilura
Melcorat
Drastiel

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 Post subject: Re: Warlocks
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I like Melcorat... and I also agree that Warlock probably should be changed... :D

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 Post subject: Re: Warlocks
PostPosted: May 21st, 2010, 4:05 am 
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Wizard has less connotations than warlock. A warlock is, by definition and connotation in all literatures: a male witch.

A Wizard is more flexible. Wizards can be angels, wise men, or even really good fencers (beyond grandmaster), not just male witches, although they can be that too.

But using another name that you make up yourself is also a good way to go, as you can fit it in with whatever you want.


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 Post subject: Re: Warlocks
PostPosted: May 21st, 2010, 7:52 am 
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I think I'll go with Melcorat. It sounds good and it means something. Uh, what exactly does it mean, Serena? :? :D

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"Many who live deserve death, and some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Do not be so eager to deal out death and judgment, for even the Wise cannot see all ends."
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"When you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth"
-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, (in Sherlock Holmes)
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Lost Son: 3,782 words http://www.holyworlds.org/forum/viewtop ... 117&t=1844
Red Son: 1,726 words http://www.holyworlds.org/forum/viewtop ... 117&t=3008
Prodigal Son: Developing Stage
Grateful Son: Developing Stage
The Setting Sons: Developing Stage
All titles are tentative
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Other books:

Tobias the Swift: Developing Stage

Wings from above: Developing Stage

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PostPosted: May 21st, 2010, 9:39 am 
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:D Well, I took two different, normal people names (I forget which ones) and then 'mashed' them together to make Melcorat... it should mean something close to 'enchanter of nature' or 'illusions of nature'. Hope that helped :)

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PostPosted: May 21st, 2010, 9:42 am 
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Yeah, thanks. I would be without any names if it weren't for the forum! :D

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"Many who live deserve death, and some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Do not be so eager to deal out death and judgment, for even the Wise cannot see all ends."
-Gandalf

"When you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth"
-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, (in Sherlock Holmes)
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Current projects:
Heroes and Demons series:
Lost Son: 3,782 words http://www.holyworlds.org/forum/viewtop ... 117&t=1844
Red Son: 1,726 words http://www.holyworlds.org/forum/viewtop ... 117&t=3008
Prodigal Son: Developing Stage
Grateful Son: Developing Stage
The Setting Sons: Developing Stage
All titles are tentative
_______________
Other books:

Tobias the Swift: Developing Stage

Wings from above: Developing Stage

Yeah, most of my books are in the development stage, but I have a lot of ideas! :P


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 Post subject: Re: Melcorats
PostPosted: June 29th, 2010, 8:43 pm 
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Thanks!

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"Many who live deserve death, and some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Do not be so eager to deal out death and judgment, for even the Wise cannot see all ends."
-Gandalf

"When you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth"
-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, (in Sherlock Holmes)
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Current projects:
Heroes and Demons series:
Lost Son: 3,782 words http://www.holyworlds.org/forum/viewtop ... 117&t=1844
Red Son: 1,726 words http://www.holyworlds.org/forum/viewtop ... 117&t=3008
Prodigal Son: Developing Stage
Grateful Son: Developing Stage
The Setting Sons: Developing Stage
All titles are tentative
_______________
Other books:

Tobias the Swift: Developing Stage

Wings from above: Developing Stage

Yeah, most of my books are in the development stage, but I have a lot of ideas! :P


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 Post subject: Re: Melcorats
PostPosted: July 6th, 2010, 5:03 pm 
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Very nice, Griffin!

Some of these ideas sound slightly familiar... :)

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 Post subject: Re: Melcorats
PostPosted: July 8th, 2010, 1:15 pm 
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Wait, from me already telling you or something else?

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"Many who live deserve death, and some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Do not be so eager to deal out death and judgment, for even the Wise cannot see all ends."
-Gandalf

"When you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth"
-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, (in Sherlock Holmes)
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Current projects:
Heroes and Demons series:
Lost Son: 3,782 words http://www.holyworlds.org/forum/viewtop ... 117&t=1844
Red Son: 1,726 words http://www.holyworlds.org/forum/viewtop ... 117&t=3008
Prodigal Son: Developing Stage
Grateful Son: Developing Stage
The Setting Sons: Developing Stage
All titles are tentative
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Other books:

Tobias the Swift: Developing Stage

Wings from above: Developing Stage

Yeah, most of my books are in the development stage, but I have a lot of ideas! :P


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 Post subject: Re: Melcorats
PostPosted: July 9th, 2010, 3:24 pm 
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It's similar to my story...

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Note:
Abigail is Hebrew for joy of the Father, and Mimetes is Greek for imitator or follower. I am a joyful follower of my King and Father, the Creator of all things.
I stand in support of Jay, for he is my brother in Christ.


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 Post subject: Re: Melcorats
PostPosted: July 10th, 2010, 12:21 pm 
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No it's not. Take fire for example. In your story, you would just sap heat out of the air, in mine, they would focus the sunlight. It would look the same to someone who was watching, but it is a different process.

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"Many who live deserve death, and some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Do not be so eager to deal out death and judgment, for even the Wise cannot see all ends."
-Gandalf

"When you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth"
-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, (in Sherlock Holmes)
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Current projects:
Heroes and Demons series:
Lost Son: 3,782 words http://www.holyworlds.org/forum/viewtop ... 117&t=1844
Red Son: 1,726 words http://www.holyworlds.org/forum/viewtop ... 117&t=3008
Prodigal Son: Developing Stage
Grateful Son: Developing Stage
The Setting Sons: Developing Stage
All titles are tentative
_______________
Other books:

Tobias the Swift: Developing Stage

Wings from above: Developing Stage

Yeah, most of my books are in the development stage, but I have a lot of ideas! :P


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 Post subject: Re: Melcorats
PostPosted: July 10th, 2010, 3:49 pm 
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Okay, sounds good!

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~Mark Twain~

Works in Progress:

Note:
Abigail is Hebrew for joy of the Father, and Mimetes is Greek for imitator or follower. I am a joyful follower of my King and Father, the Creator of all things.
I stand in support of Jay, for he is my brother in Christ.


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