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Ardae
 Post subject: The Ballad of Ardae
PostPosted: July 3rd, 2011, 8:43 am 
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Ha! Not really a ballad! Had you going there didn't I? :rofl:

Anyway, now that I've suppressed my other personalities into a relatively controlled state, I should probably begin the introduction.
My name is Joshua A. Spotts, aspiring author and inspiring writer. I thoroughly enjoy Celtic mythology/history and have an interest in any all other mythology/ancient religions. I'm a language nerd. I know Koine Greek and with effort can translate Anglo-Saxon.
I have numerous books with first chapters alone complete. Two of my novels, however, are nearing the final pages and should soon be ready for the editing process. My own editing first and then sending it out to publishers.

Glad to be here, looks like a fun, welcoming place filled with Nerds!!!...like me!
~Joshua A. Spotts~

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Calenmiriel
 Post subject: Re: The Ballad of Ardae
PostPosted: July 3rd, 2011, 9:18 am 
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Welcome to Holy Worlds Ardae (Joshua)!

I also love ancient history. ^^ Some I've been interested in are the Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, Hebrews, and Jews. The Celts have also be a point of interest to me because of my heritage.

Feel no shame about only having first chapters to many ideas. At least a portion of your thoughts made it to the paper. I'm pretty sure all of us have 1 (or numerous) projects that are incomplete. ;)

Editing your own stories is so much fun! X3

Nerds?!?!? What? Well, it may be true mentally. :rofl:

Again, welcome to our beloved forums!

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Lady Elanor
 Post subject: Re: The Ballad of Ardae
PostPosted: July 3rd, 2011, 10:25 am 
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Welcome to Holy Worlds, Joshua! Sounds like you'll fit in well! :dieshappy:

What are your novels about? Or is it highly secret?

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Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king

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Svensteel Mimetes
 Post subject: Re: The Ballad of Ardae
PostPosted: July 3rd, 2011, 11:09 am 
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Welcome Ardae!
Have a good day!
Because what I say;
Is hi, hello, Hey!

Hello because you are new;
The walruses verily greet you!
And are happy to meet you too!
So go ahead and do whatever you do!

Welcome Ardae! Welcome from me, and my walruses! *throws pickle-confetti into air*

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Airianna Valenshia
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PostPosted: July 3rd, 2011, 11:50 am 
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Welcome, sir. What brings you to these fair realms? *tosses glitter *

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Ideas can germinate from the smallest seeds. Collect those seeds, and let them grow in the back of your mind. You may be surprised by what finally blooms.

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 Post subject: Re: The Ballad of Ardae
PostPosted: July 3rd, 2011, 1:29 pm 
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Welcome to Holy Worlds! :D

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Leandra Falconwing
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PostPosted: July 3rd, 2011, 2:07 pm 
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Hello and welcome!

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Captain Nemo Marlene
 Post subject: Re: The Ballad of Ardae
PostPosted: July 3rd, 2011, 4:21 pm 
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*Blows boatswain whistle announcing the arrival of Ardae* *Salutes* Welcome aboard Holy Worlds, mate! :D How do you pronounce your name, and where did it come from?

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Rachel Newhouse
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PostPosted: July 3rd, 2011, 9:19 pm 
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Nerd, y'say? Well, you'll fit right in, won't ya! :D

Welcome! Have a cupcake. I am quite excited to hear that you're near the end of one of your books... this is very good news! Don't worry about the unfinished works - after you edit the one story, you can pick a new one to finish! :D

We'd love to hear more about your stories, if you'd be willing to tell us. :D

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Aemi
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PostPosted: July 4th, 2011, 12:49 am 
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Ardae, you sound pretty awesome. (And I don't usually say that. :shock: )
Cool that you're almost finished with your book! Is it fantasy? Historical fiction?
I'm glad you joined Holy Worlds. Welcome! And here are your hot fresh welcome muffins. *hands you the basket* Blueberry ones.

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Kalisia Silverwing
 Post subject: Re: The Ballad of Ardae
PostPosted: July 4th, 2011, 8:01 pm 
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Welcome to Holy Worlds, Ardae. :D We are very glad you are here. May I inquire as to your nearly finished novels?

Aemi wrote:
Ardae, you sound pretty awesome. (And I don't usually say that. :shock: )


*agrees with Aemi*

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Aeleknight
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PostPosted: July 5th, 2011, 2:09 pm 
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Glad to be here, looks like a fun, welcoming place filled with Nerds!!!...like me!

You are right! Welcome to holy worlds! Could you tell us a little more about the story you are finishing? Here, take a slice of your welcome cake!

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We are allies to the good, We are hunters of evil
We are slayers of the wicked, We are protectors of righteousness
We are the shield of the protected, We are the shadow of the elves
We are the walls of the Gnomes, We are the gallows of the Men
We are the guardians of Dhomma, And the keepers of Elintil
We are darkness but of light, We are death in the night
We are servants of Eloh, We are stewards of the Seraph
We are the children of Aelen, The spawn of Aelith the freer
We are the Aelenguard And I am Aeleknight

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Emmalina C. Mimetes
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PostPosted: July 5th, 2011, 11:54 pm 
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Welcome to Holy Worlds, Ardae! :D

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Arias Mimetes
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PostPosted: July 12th, 2011, 11:14 pm 
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Welcome to Holy Worlds!! :D
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Sienna North
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PostPosted: July 21st, 2011, 4:06 pm 
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Greetings and many welcomes, o far traveler Ardae! Lay thy feet down, and, here, have some warm stew and pie. *dishes up said stew from boiling cauldron on fire, and serves up slices of traditional cinammon apple pie*

I must say, I'm very impressed at your progress in your drafts! You sound quite determined - an indespensible trait for any writer that wants to be published. So, congrats! *throws wads of glitter around in the air and watches it flitter around like fairies*

M'name's Dawn, or Estar, or Evenstar, or anything other than late for dinner, by the way! *swirls cloak and vanishes in puff of glitter*

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