First Impressions and Lasting Impacts
This prompt series delves into the heart of your Kiji or Tally character's initial encounters with a member of the opposite species, exploring the emotions, reactions, and consequences that shape their future interactions. Each prompt builds upon the previous one, culminating in a personal growth experience that challenges preconceived notions and fosters understanding.
Describe the first time your character laid eyes on a member of the opposite species. What were the circumstances of this encounter? What were their initial thoughts and feelings? Consider the following:
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Initial Impression: Was your character surprised, curious, fearful, or something else? Did their expectations about the other species match reality?
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Body Language: How did your character react physically? Did they approach cautiously, keep their distance, or even attack?
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Misunderstanding or Communication: Did any misunderstandings occur? How did your character attempt to bridge the gap, if at all?
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A Moment of Impact: Is there a specific moment or detail from this first encounter that left a lasting impression on your character?
Rules: The art/lit must be true to lore for all characters in the piece, including background characters. True to lore means not only keeping them in character, but keeping accurate to the world and species in the world. Spinoffs and AUs are not allowed to be submitted here. There is no limit to the number of characters submitted per piece or pieces submitted for lore per week.
Requirements: Art submissions must include a intermediate background, and either be in color (Shading not required) or shaded monochrome. Art must be accompanied by at least 200 word literature and all characters must be over 50%. Literature only must be at least 1000 words, and all literatures must show enough detail in the writing about the scene.
Rewards: By completing this prompt, your faction reputation may possibly change.
Secondarily, you can also choose between two skills:
Active Listening: Listen actively and attentively! Earn the Attentive Listener skill, which increases exp gain when there's more dialogue in literature pieces with this character.
Discerning Eye: Be aware of your surroundings! Earn the Spatial Awareness skill, lowering the chance of surprise attacks by 50%.