Quiz Time! Creatures of Valadae

Posted on August 2, 2016 by WhimsicalWerecat

Wow, I had planned to get this post out over a week ago, but the content took so much longer than I expected.

Yes, as the name of the post suggests, I have done up my first official Dragon Calling quiz! And wanting to give the quiz as much quality and accuracy as possible, I went all out and dove into the research, personality divisions,  and creature/ character trait assigning like Nathan Drake dives into more trouble than he can handle. And, like our charming and reckless Uncharted hero, I somehow emerged in one piece.

Seriously, I put waaaay too much effort into this thing; it’s not even a critical part of my Dragon Calling world-building. I guess I just wanted to have a bit of fun, and put in the effort to share that fun with all of you: my followers and fans. 🙂

If you’ve ever done the Myers-Briggs personality test, then you know how in-depth that sucker is as far as categorising the different personality traits found in people. I mean, it has sixteen different results!

So yeah, I  built my creature-kind quiz on the foundation of the Myers-Briggs test (so there are sixteen different creatures from the Dragon Calling universe assigned to the personality categories). And that’s why I ended up spending days fiddling around with this quiz. So you better appreciate my efforts and take the time to do it and see what result you get! Or else!

Just kidding. 😉

It’s been a fun project to do, and I would have done it regardless of interest or lack thereof from anyone else. The quiz is composed of 40 questions, each offering two answers to choose from (making it simple to fill out). Each question has its origin inspired by one of the four, what you would call “foundational”, pillars of psychological and physiological influence:

Favourite World (which is comprised of Extroversion and Introversion)
Information (which is divided into Sensing and Intuition)
Decisions (which is broken down into Thinking and Feeling)
Structure (which is categorised into Judging and Perceiving)

I’m no expert on the proper and scientific way of breaking down and sorting out personality traits etc. so don’t take my written results too seriously. It’s just for fun!

And it would make my happy if whoever wanted to, did the quiz and shared their results (in the comments, or on my facebook pages). I am curious to see what people get (and to see if the quiz actually works to a decent degree, making the dozens of hours spent on it, worth while).

Anyway, I’ll quit prattling on now and give you what you’ve been waiting for.

Here it is, the first Dragon Calling quiz!

WHICH VALADILIAN CREATURE-KIND WOULD YOU BE?

Creaturekind Quiz

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Prowling the Prose – Writing Terminologies

Posted on May 18, 2016 by WhimsicalWerecat

“People say jargon is a bad thing, but it’s really a shortcut vocabulary professionals use to understand one another.” – Erin McKean

Ah, here I am, the Whimsical Werecat, once again back on the prowl and ready to share my superior wisdom with you inferior humble World Wide Web Wanderers.

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For the curious creatures and longing learners, I have collected some gems from the over-inflated and often mind-muddling swamp of literary terminologies. Primarily, I have narrowed my focus on the jargon used by writing professionals that dwell in the fiction-writing circles.

So here you are little humans, I bring you today’s topic: WRITING TERMINOLOGIES. Enjoy!

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Short Story: This Cruel and Beautiful World

Posted on April 13, 2016 by WhimsicalWerecat

“I would also suggest that any aspiring writer begin with short stories. These days, I meet far too many young writers who try to start off with a novel right off, or a trilogy, or even a nine-book series. That’s like starting in at rock climbing by tackling Mt. Everest. Short stories help you learn your craft.” – George R.R. Martin

 

Since 2012, I have dabbled in the art of short stories. They are an interesting challenge, born with a single motive, a central mood, and driven by the power of suggestion, more than resolution.

I find short stories are a brilliant way to grow and flex one’s writing talents; a chance to expand on your skill with words by compacting them; an opportunity to test a different POV than you normally use, or a genre that you have yet to take root in.

A few months ago, I entered another one of my short stories into an Australian writing competition, which announced the winning entry last month. While mine did not come out as the top winner, it was chosen, alongside nine other stories (including the winner) to be a part of an anthology celebrating the Top 10 stories. Any recognition I receive for my works, I find myself humbled and honoured (and just a little bit giddy with delight), as I know there are usually hundreds of entries submitted into such contents, and each and every entry was born from the heart and soul of a fellow writer; and who knows how many hours of tears or frustrations they went through to complete it.

I received a copy of the anthology, and savoured the contents, which included my name and story alongside other amazing writers. It truly is a privilege!

My short story in an anthology! Woot!

My short story in an anthology! Woot!

And since the anthology is a comp publication, the rights of my story remain with me; which means I can re-post it wherever I wish. And for anyone interested in reading it, I have posted it here on the website, alongside my other short stories.

So, for those who are curious as to what convinced the judges to place my work in the Top 10 short stories of the 2016 TVWF Competition, I present you with:

This Cruel and Beautiful World.

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I hope you enjoy it! 🙂

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The Character Alignment System

Posted on March 9, 2016 by WhimsicalWerecat

“Whether they are aware of their fictitious natures or not, fictional characters are as complex in personality and perception as any of us in the real world.” – N. R. Eccles-Smith

When it comes to stories (in books, movies or games), a character’s moral aptitudes are as complex as our own. As such, they can be sorted into personality and alignment systems the same way we can. Whether using the Myers-Briggs method, or the more basic Four Temperaments (sanguine, melancholy, phlegmatic, choleric), properly developed fictional creations can be effectively sorted into select categories, as any “real” person.

And what fun it is to delve into characters and work out their standing in personality and moral charts!

Naturally, I wanted a piece of the character personality sorting cake, and stared working on placing some of the characters from my Dragon Calling series into set categories.

I decided to work off the Dungeons and Dragons inspired Alignment System. This system is divided into nine categories, and focuses primarily on the inclination of a character’s morality (Good vs Neutral vs Evil). As such, the categories are named in a transitional way, and characters placed in those categories have some or all of the assigned traits associated with that particular alignment:

LAWFUL GOOD
– Trustworthy, friendly, honourable, scrupulous, courteous, sensitive, loyal, helpful
NEUTRAL GOOD
– Self-reliant, helpful, friendly, respectful, altruistic, sensitive, protective
CHAOTIC GOOD
– Unpredictable, independent, free-spirited, easy going, anarchic, merciful, optimistic
LAWFUL NEUTRAL
– Reliable, responsible, truthful, orderly, loyal, methodical, structured, rigid
TRUE NEUTRAL
– Diplomatic, judgmental, aloof, indifferent, self-reliant, fair, enigmatic
CHAOTIC NEUTRAL
– Unreliable, independent, self-centred, free, individualistic, greedy, disorderly
LAWFUL EVIL
– Cruel, vengeful, proud, callous, calculating, organised, plotting, respectful of authority
NEUTRAL EVIL
– Wicked, corrupt, hateful, insensitive, unkind, self-reliant, manipulative, vicious
CHAOTIC EVIL
– Violent, cruel, malicious, unpredictable, deceitful, heartless, volatile, capricious

*For a more comprehensive look into the Alignment categories, you can check out this D&D information site.

You may have seen Alignment Charts during your internet wanderings, similar to the chart below. They are known as Alignment Charts, and are surprisingly popular and widespread across the various mediums of the entertainment world. You could probably google any story with a decent fan following (Harry Potter, Star Wars, Dragon Age, Naruto), and find that someone has created an Alignment Chart of selected characters from that story.

This is a standard Alignment Chart

This is a standard Alignment Chart

 

SO, without further ado, I present you with my own
DRAGON CALLING ALIGNMENT CHART!

 

Alignment Chart Dragon Calling

 

For those who have read the books, you may notice a couple of characters you don’t recognise. TRUE NEUTRAL and CHAOTIC NEUTRAL are characters you will meet in the third book of the series, DUAL DESTINY, which is set for release MARCH 12TH!

Are you excited? You know I am!

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Cover Reveal for DUAL DESTINY

Posted on February 15, 2016 by WhimsicalWerecat

Pull back the curtains and turn up the applause, it’s time for the next COVER REVEAL in the Dragon Calling series!

For the many eager fans patiently anticipating the release of BOOK THREE, here is your chance to whet your appetite. For not only do you get to find out what the next installment in the series is titled, but you get to see the cover art!

Ta-da!

The Official Cover!

The Official Cover!

Following the theme from the first two designs, the cover spotlights a featured character you will meet in Book Three. And, progressing from the night background for KIN SEEKER, and dawn background for THE BEACON THRONES, the sky scene has advanced to full day (with wind-tossed clouds darkened with the threat of a possible turn in the weather).

The biggest challenge with this design was the colour for the main text. I tried multiple hues of different shade and intensity, and in the end found the deep red to be the best overall fit (even though it does not stand out as much as the previous titles). I tried a white shade … but it was too bland. Tried a darker blue-grey … but there’s already so much of that colour on the cover. Asked for outside opinions, and got back the same response: the red hue works best. And so red it is!

And here is the book’s BLURB (paperback version):

“So, you are willing to do anything for the chance to rescue your friend—that is what you are truly saying, yes?”

Laeka’Draeon and his companions have awakened the first of the Beacon Throne guardians. But only with the power of all four guardians can he hope to stop Valadae’s imminent destruction and fulfil his calling as the last of the dragons.

His journey takes him west, into a kingdom rife with conflict and unexpected perils. And when one of Laeka’Draeon’s friends is captured by Trappers, his actions lead to terrifying consequences.

Twisted magic, wicked schemes, and a choice that threatens to doom his quest to failure—Laeka’Draeon faces his greatest challenge yet, and this time the powers of a dragon are useless.

 

DUAL DESTINY releases NEXT MONTH (March 12th)! I will be spending this week working on the eBook versions (Smashwords and Amazon Kindle) to get them ready for pre-order. Once they are ready, I’ll send out notifications so all your wonderful dragon-seekers can pre-order your copy. 😀

ALSO, I’ll aim to have the book added into Goodreads by the end of the week, so all you lovely Goodreads readers can add to your “To Read” list, if you want.

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Here We Are. Be Inspired!

Posted on January 4, 2016 by WhimsicalWerecat

Here we are. 2016. And, in shared fashion, bloggers around the world are posting their thoughts and inspirations to get the new year started off on a good note.

And I’d like to join in, too, thank you very much!

So without further ado, let’s welcome 2016 with a fresh and re-inspired focus:

Set out to make your 2016 the BEST ADVENTURE yet!

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Dreams are important. Make sure you pursue yours.

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Friends are important, too. Don’t forget how much richer life is with them.

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Don’t be afraid to express yourself. Especially to those you love.

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Or to have some FUN (as often as you work and rest).

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Practice one of life’s greatest secrets: have courage and be kind.

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Allow yourself to be open to happy accidents, and whims of serendipity.

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And NEVER forget that people matter. Treat others as you would wish to be treated.

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Enjoy each day as it comes. Take a moment to just breathe … or roll in the grass.

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And look ahead with expectation that you’re going to have a really GREAT YEAR.

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HAPPY 2016 EVERYONE!

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CHRISTMAS SPECIAL – Book and Author Highlight!

Posted on December 8, 2015 by WhimsicalWerecat

The Christmas season is upon us! My favourite time of the year. And yes, part of the reason for my enjoyment is the buzz and lights and food and festivities … but what I love most is the spirit of Christmas. The spirit of generosity and kindness; of giving more than receiving, and offering of time, finances and talents toward things like concerts and carols, charities and get-togethers.

The heart of Christmas beats to a beautiful tempo of hope and peace, and the wonderful gift of giving freely; a reflection of God’s love of the world and the gift of His son, Jesus.

Now, I may not have a lot to give (certainly not enough of what I would love to be able to do), but I do have this blog, and I do have the ability to share. And what I want to share with you all are some fantastic authors and their works.

Books make awesome Christmas presents. We all know it! 😉 And while I am sure there are plenty of titles already on your “to-get” lists, I hope you will consider adding some of the following stories. Not only do I recommend them because they are great stories (I’ve read some, and have the others on the top of my “to-read” pile), but the authors are wonderful people. And if you’re considering blessing a particular type of individual this holiday season, let it be a hard-working author. 🙂

Without further ado … here we go!

FIRST UP, a treat for the sci-fi fans! The action-packed System Series, by Australian author, Kynan Waterford, are a sure bet in galactic entertainment. Each book will be themed around each of our solar system’s planets. The first two books are available, titled Jupiter: Illusions of Faith, and Pluto: Secrets Within.

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Each novel is stand-alone, meaning the stories and characters are completely separate from one another. So, it doesn’t matter which book you read first!

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Kynan is a awesome guy (we had our book stalls next to each other at Comic-Con Brisbane 2015), who knows his stuff when it comes to blending science and fantasy. I highly recommend giving his stories a go. You’ll not only be support a hard-working author, but you’ll get some great adventures, too. You can check out his website HERE.

 

NEXT, we have something for cat-lovers! Author Meg Welch Dendler has created a fun and out-of-this-world feline adventure series based on her family pets! The award-winning Cats In The Mirror series is sure to delight readers of all ages, particularly those who have a soft spot for our furry and whiskery companions.

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The first three books in the series are available, with more on their way, including another companion story to the series!

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Meg is a wonderful story-teller, and an equally wonderful person. I enjoy following her updates, and encourage you to check out what she has to offer. You can find out more about her and her books HERE.

 

DRUM ROLL for the next featured authors, please! I proudly introduce the brother-and-sister writing duo, Nicholas and Alison Lochel, and their well-received fantasy series, Zarkora.

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Zarkora is a four-part fantasy series full of adventure and quests and all manner of fascinating creatures (including dragons!) and characters. The first two books are available, with the third due for release next year. Kids (and kids at heart) are sure to enjoy these books!

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Nicholas and Alison started out as self-published authors and ended up with a full contract with one of Australia’s largest publishers! A dream come true for them, and well-deserved (they are both really awesome people). Their writing journey is an inspirational one, and I encourage you to read about it. Check out their website HERE.

 

AND, continuing on with some more fantasy adventures! The next set of books are from the Australian Fantasy Adventure series, written by the endearing Jeanne E. Rogers. Full of adventure and heart, the middle-grade books are flavoured with unique and endangered animals, with sketches and a glossary highlighting the flora and fauna found in the story.

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There are currently two books available, both based on Australian native wildlife, with the animals as the heroes (and villains)!

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Such a wonderfully unique idea, and a powerful tool promoting nature and the importance of taking care of the other living things that share our planet. Jeanne’s love of wildlife shines through in her books, as does the spirit of adventure. Highly recommend giving these stories a go. You can find out more about Jeanne and her books HERE.

 

NEXT we have a NEW RELEASE! K. M. Weiland’s new high-flying historical deiselpunk adventure, Storming, has arrived in time for Christmas! This one is on my wish-list, and I don’t have to have read it to know it’s going to be good! With biplanes, sky pirates, and a girl who falls from the sky, I can’t wait to get into this book.

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But what’s even better is that Storming is just one of several of Weiland’s works. She’s also written a western, a medieval epic, and a portal fantasy (see Dreamlander image above). If any of those sound tantalizing (and they all do, to me!), then I recommend you jump onto her site and check them out!

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K. M. Weiland is not only a great writer, but an invaluable asset to the writing community. She’s an award-winning and internationally published author, who spends countless hours providing valuable writing information and resources via her blog. She’s also written several works catered toward writers, including Outlining Your Novel, and Conquering Writer’s Block. She is awesome! Check out her awesomeness HERE.

 

LAST but certainly not least, is another NEW RELEASE from my very own editor, Michelle Hauck! Her latest novel, Grudging, published by Harper Voyger, is the first book in the Birth of Saints series.

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A fantasy story woven with fascinating elements and solid world-building, Grudging is a gem to add to any fantasy-lovers collection. In addition to Grudging, Michelle has also written Kindar’s Cure, another well-written fantasy tale.

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Michelle is an exceptional writer, and knows her stuff when it comes to plotting and editing. She’s been invaluable during the editing stages of my books, and has taught me a lot about my writing and style. Plus, she’s a really cool person, who has contributed immensely to the writing community, not only as an editor, but as a blogger, mentor and contest judge. Her works are well worth your time. Check out her website HERE.

 

And there you have it! Six amazing authors who I give a shout-out to, and recommend their books. If you’re still hunting around for Christmas gifts, any one of these books would make an excellent choice. And you’ll not only be getting a present for someone you love, but you’ll be giving the gift of support to amazing creative hearts!

 

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Dragon Calling Print-and-Colour Line Art!

Posted on November 2, 2015 by WhimsicalWerecat

Line Art.

When you can’t find a colouring book with the pictures/ themes/ characters you want to colour, where do you go? Why, search to internet for line art, of course!

While I am tempted to create a colouring book of Dragon Calling creatures and characters (since colouring books are all the rage at the moment), with my current time restrictions, I am required to aim a little lower, and put up digital line art, instead.

But it’s the next best thing, if you enjoy colouring simple character designs!

At the moment, I’ve put up 11 line art pictures for your colouring pleasure. And I’ll add more as time goes on and I create more character profiles and multi-purpose designs.

If you’re interested, you can check out the line art page HERE!

Have fun colouring, Dragon-seekers! Feel free to send through your coloured masterpieces for me to check out!

 

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Dragon Size Chart 2!

Posted on September 28, 2015 by WhimsicalWerecat

When it comes to dragons, size is completely subjective to the whims of their origin; whether that be cultural folklore, standard mythology, or the imaginations of the writers and illustrators who bring them to life.

There is no shortage of famous dragons available for our imaginations to indulge, and comparison in size is something I know many dragon-lovers find themselves pondering.

To satiate my own curiosity, I delved into many hours of research and silhouette sketches to create my own Dragon Size Chart. And it’s turned out to be the most popular blog post I’ve ever done!

Hooray for dragons!

And so, after many requests, and my own wish to add more to a size comparison chart, I’ve gone ahead and created another one: Dragon Size Chart 2!

As with the first chart, I’ve worked with a standard height of 6′ 3″ for an adult man (which is the average height of the human-like hemlans in my fantasy series).

So, without further ado, here are the charts of eleven more dragons, and how I came about estimating their sizes.

*Take note of the word estimate, because that’s exactly what this is. I know I’m not spot on, but at least these pictures will give you a rough idea of the different sizes of these well-known and well-loved dragons.

Dragon Number One: Drogon (TV Series, A Game of Thrones; Season 4)

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DROGON

I haven’t read the books and I don’t watch the series (although I keep up-to-date with the plots of certain characters out of curiosity), but I know this dragon very well. Drogon is Daenerys’ red and black-scaled dragon—the largest and most aggressive of her three ‘children’, though unquestionably the most loyal and protective. I chose to chart him based on his size in the 4th season of the TV series, simply because reference pictures for that size were easiest to come by. I made sure to take into account Daenerys’ small stature when doing the silhouette since my chart compares each dragon with a 6′ 3″ tall man. The following pic is one of my reference choices:

DaenerysDragon Number Two: Jabberwock (Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland)

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JABBERWOCK

“Beware the Jabberwock my son!
The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!”

The Jabberwock (or Jabberwocky, as referred to in the movie), would technically be called a chimera—if anything—but Tim Burton’s vision (inspired by the original Tenniel illustration) is predominantly dragon-like. Plus, it’s allowed on the list because it looks awesome, and was voiced by Christopher Lee. Taking Alice’s smaller height into account, I used this reference picture to approximate the Jabberwock’s size:

alice-in-wonderland-jabberwockyDragon Number Three: Saphira (The Inheritance Cycle)

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SAPHIRA

I, among many others, found the movie a terrible let-down, but I think the CGI team did a pretty amazing job of Saphira. A graceful, agile, and beautiful blue-scaled dragon, it was inevitable she make it on this chart (having narrowly missed out last time). I used this reference picture, taking into account Eragon starts his journey as a teenager:

Eragon sizeDragon Number Four: Bahamut (Final Fantasy X)

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And here we have Bahamut: the most powerful aeon in the RPG game, Final Fantasy X! Bahamut actually appears numerous times throughout the various FF games (size and features changing as well), but I know him best in X, as he was my favourite Summons to use. I found this picture the best reference to garner his size:

bahamut-2Dragon Number Five: Maleficent (Disney’s Sleeping Beauty)

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THE original classic dragon villain. Of course, like Flemeth, Maleficent isn’t an actual dragon, she’s a powerful sorceress, but her ability to transform into one of the most well-known dragons to date lands her a solid place on this dragon chart! And this is the reference picture/ gif that helped me:

anigif_enhanced-5311-1395705541-3Dragon Number Six: Narissa (Disney’s Enchanted)

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NARISSA

Another Disney sorceress who can transform into a dragon: the evil queen Narissa. She’s a nasty piece of work—mean, cunning and vindictive. She gets a spot on the list because her dragon form is quite a unique and clever design. I had a few reference pictures to go by, but none of them were optimal. Still, you work with what you can find, right? I focused on the size of her hand in comparison to Robert’s (gripped in her claws).

Narissa_Dragon_live_actionDragon Number Seven: Kilgharrah (TV Series, Merlin)

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KILGHARRAH

A favourite character among Merlin fans, Kilgharrah is a powerful and wise dragon, and surprisingly big (I was surprised, at least). There were a few references I found, and what really helped was that most had Kilgharrah in proximity to human characters; making charting his size not too difficult.

KILGHARRAHDragon Number Eight: Bewilderbeast (How to Train Your Dragon 2)

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Now we are getting into the big leagues. Not only is the bewilderbeast large, it is solid, too (actually, of all the dragons on this chart, this is the BIGGEST!). Just look at the incredible display of power as the two bewilderbeasts battle it out for dominance, in the movie! UPDATED: After a recommended size suggestion, I realised the previous comparison I did for the bewilderbeast was undersized (thanks to a dodgy reference pic). I have remedied that, with the help of this picture:

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Dragon Number Nine: Grigori (Dragon’s Dogma)

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GRIGORI

“If you would face me… take up arms, newly Arisen!”

Sure the RPG game had its flaws, but I found I still really enjoyed playing Dragon’s Dogma. Especially when it came to fighting the big creatures like the cyclops’ and chimeras. And the most awesome of all? Grigori, the massive red dragon who steals your heart at the start of the game, triggering the game’s story and events. Reference for this impressive dragon was one of the easiest:

Grigori 1Dragon Number Ten: Ramoth (Dragonriders of Pern series)

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The largest Pernese dragon on record, Ramoth is the gold queen dragon of the character Lessa. I initially thought that finding a reference for this dragon would be difficult. But previous charts, plus a list of pernese dragons and their actual sizes on the island of pern website really helped out. Thanks internet!

pern_dragon_size_chart_by_kaiserflamesDragon Number Eleven: Deathwing (World of Warcraft – Cataclysm)

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DEATHWING

Deathwing is the gargantuan dragon from World of Warcraft’s third expansion pack, Cataclysm. While hunting for information on this terrible (and massive) enemy, I discovered that he changes sizes as the story progresses. There was no way I was going to chart his ultimate size (it’s just too huge), so I went with his size when he swoops in during the Deathwing vs Alexstrasza quest. See that tiny little speck in the ref pic? The little red one? Yeah, that’s Alextrasaza (queen of dragons).

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So there you have it. The individual size charts of another eleven awesome dragons. And here is the ultimate chart comparing them altogether!

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I hope you enjoyed the next installment of my dragon size project! But to be sure, there are many more dragons out there! Who are some of your favourites? Which dragons would you have liked to be on the chart?

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Dragon Calling Characters Go Pop Vinyl!

Posted on August 17, 2015 by WhimsicalWerecat

It’s no secret that I am into all things Pop Culture. I mean, you can’t be a geek without openly enjoying the flares and flavours of what this diverse and crazy culture have to offer, right?

And one of the most popular ways to show your love of all things geek and awesome, is to collect pop culture merchandise (well, duh). Posters, collectors DVDs, signed memorabilia, figurines, replica jewelry/ weapons/ costumes, clothing, stationary; the list is wonderfully enormous!

One of my favourite additions to the pop culture collection in recent years is the emergence of the cute little chibi-styled figurines called Pop Vinyls (from the Funko Trading Group).

Whether you’re a fan of Disney, Games of Thrones, Star Wars, Doctor Who, Assassin’s Creed, Lord of the Rings, Attack on Titan, TMNT, Magic the Gathering, Marvel, DC, Dragon Ball Z, or The Walking Dead, the Pop Vinyl collections have just about everything!

If I had the space and extra cash, my Pop Vinyl collection would take up an entire room! I just think these little things are so cool! Not to mention a really fun way to show your personal favourites when it comes to the different characters from the multi-layered universes within Pop Culture.

Unfortunately, my collection really isn’t all that big … yet. 😉

But it got me thinking about my own characters (from the Dragon Calling series), and what they would look like if they were to be made as Pop Vinyl figurines.

SO, because I could, I let my imagination go free to do up some concept art designs of different DC characters.

And here they are! Or at least, some of them. There are so many characters in the series that I had to limit my list (plus, I couldn’t add any characters in the future books, for obvious spoiler reasons).

Enjoy the cuteness!

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Let me know what you think! Which are your favourites? Which ones would you add to your Pop Vinyl collection? Are there any characters not here that you would like to see turned into Pop Vinyl figurine designs?

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