#gotr

.@realjamesmarsters | The guitars are tuned, the drums are fierce, and the Death Wish coffee is on the burner. Ghost of the Robot is back in the studio. I’m just sitting here waiting for the first take!

https://www.instagram.com/p/C7mnbItvo5f/

I’m FINALLY Starting Dad of Boy Ragtime Bop

I’m keeping Atreus safe and close as I play in hopes the story is kind to him.

Aisha’s Revenge

I’ve made pretty big overhauls to GOTR so now it’s got a new name, so I’m introducing it formally

THE CONSTELLATIONS DREAMS MAKE

Synopsis: Soren flew because they couldn’t stay, taking their siblings with them. Healing seemed like the logical step, considering their studies and their chance encounter with one of the best Healers in Cloud in their first week there. And yet, there’s trouble brewing as they start their journey...

Themes: nonbinary figures (a lot of them), supportive mentor figures, politics in academia, revolutions (that have to learn to be more inclusive), older siblings, nblnb established relationship, queerplatonic relationship, cool magic systems, aro characters

Characters:

Carrow (Soren): (16 at start, 26 by the end) Soren’s fled the mortal plane with their younger siblings to escape their abusive parents. They’re very interested in biology and specifically pathology but general healing as well, but have to balance their studies with taking care of their younger siblings, especially the two youngest. They’re pursuing a Magistae (highest certification) in Healing.

Dya (Chrisl): Chrisl got their start in healing as a field medic during the Cysteric Revolution, and through many years, ended up one of the best and most well-recognised Healers around (even though their methods aren’t always considered actually good). Chrisl’s in a romantic relationship with Adri, who they met in university and ended up trying to court, and their best friend is Vic.

Vrati (Kastoris): (8 at the start, 18 by the end) Kastoris is Soren’s youngest sibling and her tokia was actually chosen by their older-sibling-by-two-years Fei. Kastoris practically grew up in Cloud, and doesn’t have a lot of fond memories of the mortal plane. Kastoris is actually fluent in Cloudian and hates it when her Cloudian is questioned just because of her accent being slightly diristerian (mortal).

Cyne (Adri): Adri’s got writing magic and relies upon xir creativity to make things work. Xe is very good at warding and set up LIghtnink’s wards, but despite all of that, xe isn’t actually considered to have magic because xir magic doesn’t fit the traditional definition of magic and xe’s considered ‘defective’ in that regard. Xe first met Vic in their first year of university (or the Cloudian equivalent at least) and actually didn’t realise Chrisl was courting xir for like several years. (it’s okay they got together in the end and they’re both really in love with each other)

Jin and Yin (Auri and Iri): The twins. Auri’s a researcher and alchemist, while Iri’s more into politics and art. Together, they end up influencing the Kystri Revolution to be more aware of non-faerie beings (They’re both 13 at the start and 23 by the end)

Ygwitz (Vic): Vic’s got wind magic but the catch here is that ey’s been unable to walk since birth because eir legs don’t work. Ey was Chrisl’s roommate and later best friend and is aromantic. Ey came up with the initial idea for Lightnink and has an entire series of wind charms outside so ey can always tell who and what is entering or leaving Lightnink. 

Moineau (Fei): Fei’s older than Kastoris but that’s about it. She gave Kastoris her name from human languages she knew from reading. She doesn’t have any clue what she actually wants to do but just kind of wants to live. Fei’s 10 at the start and 20 by the end. (She ends up interested in linguistics but how she gets there on the other hand is a rather fun story)

Took part in the Girls on The Run fall 5k today and helped my friend to run her first full 5k, and had a great time even if it was freezing haha!

It was awesome seeing all the little girls pushing themselves to do their best, and to see their coaches and families supporting them!