Fear of connection, fear of correction

Credit to @pietyo

The human setting within my world is an isolationist one. The groups therein are in a constant state of precarious balance between fear of the outside world (the one beyond their borders) and the numerous inter-factions that make up humanity. My current/primary project focuses on an area known as the “Greater Spiral” which makes up roughly a third of the overall landmass in Ihmina, humanity’s territory.

Cheryl, Marie, and Fiona’s collective journey take place in this Greater Spiral and will explore the relationships within it between the Spiralists, Rizen, and other Spiral-adjacent religious groups as well as the ramifications that their choices have on the greater world.

I’d like to, in time, branch further out from this area and focus on different parts of the world itself and the myriad groups in it, but for the start I’ll be shining that spotlight on the trio and their journey. Can’t give all the secrets away yet, can I?

Speaking of, I’m doing some mid-book edits for Cheryl and Marie’s chapters right now. It’s coming along well, if a little too slow. I still feel like I’m on track to have this book ready this year though, so there’s the good news!

Fear of connection is going to be a large focus throughout my work, I feel like that’s a fitting thing for me to write about. It’s important, if risky, but that’s part of the challenge, huh? And for the Spiralists specifically, fear of correction is a major thing too, as they are constantly fearful of their Goddess’ return.

Marianne Eternal and all that! One last quick note: I’m probably going to be shifting from two posts a month to one a month for ease on my part. None of my other work will be affected though. That’s it for now, world. Stay cozy out there.