Language & Expressions
CANON — Speech Patterns
Philosophy
Keep it regular English. Fantasy slang gets corny fast. Kael saying "shit" hits harder than invented curses.
Light Touches (Use Sparingly)
| Phrase | Usage |
|---|---|
| "Mana-dry" | Insult — useless, got nothing left |
| "By the spirits" | Exclamation — surprise, exasperation |
Add more organically as we write if something feels right. Don't force it.
Character Speech Patterns
Kael
- Dry, clipped, unbothered
- "Huh." is peak Kael
- Doesn't waste words
Veyra
- Sharp, rhythmic, formal beneath the attitude
- Questions are accusations
- Scowl is professional mask
Samantha
- "Whatever." — cares intensely, pretends not to
Eyuun
- Cryptic but kind
- Knows more than he reveals
Helga
- Unhurried, measured
- Warm but not soft — iron underneath
"Good talk." — Veyra, to an unconscious Kael