The Gordian Cycle

Devlog

• The Third Story is Up!
  November 24, 2024 by Catia RX

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  The third entry, Two Tales of Morgan Red-Maw , is now available to download! As mentioned, I wanted to do a couple of shorter stories to round out the sense of breadth of the cycle before plunging tow... Continue reading
• Plans for Stories 3, 4 & 5
  November 12, 2024 by Catia RX

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  Just a quick update on what to expect from the next few stories! The next decent-length, plot-heavy story will (unless I change my plans or change its name, either of which could well happen) be calle... Continue reading
• Oops! Poetry
  November 09, 2024 by Catia RX

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  A very thorough and encouraging response to The Exile of Morgan Red-Maw I got also included a section saying that the only thing missing from my style homage was the occasional pieces of verse dialogu... Continue reading
• Honour and Gender
  November 07, 2024 by Catia RX

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  A huge driving force behind the events of the Ulster cycle is its heroes' relentless, often self-destructive drive to prove themselves against each other. It's a huge part of what makes the stories co... Continue reading
• The Second Story is Up!
  November 03, 2024 by Catia RX

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  What caused the first meeting of Morgan Red-Maw with Kaya the Victorious, and what brought them across the Sea of the Amazons? Not hard to say, that. The second story in the Gordian Cycle, the Wooing... Continue reading
• A Hero Apart
  October 28, 2024 by Catia RX

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  There's a lot that went into the character of Morgan, but her original conception came from the question: what does a character in the 'position' of Kamen Rider look like in a world like this? Hongo T... Continue reading
• My Sources and Where to Read/Watch Them
  October 26, 2024 by Catia RX

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  I’m extremely grateful for everyone who’s enjoyed the first story—both those who felt it resonated like the medieval stories it’s based on, and those unfamiliar with them who liked it nonethel... Continue reading

  
• Style & Acknowledgements
  October 22, 2024 by Catia RX

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  If you're reading this, I have to hope you enjoyed The Exile of Morgan Red-Maw ! I wanted to start by talking about the style it's written in. I spent a long time worrying over whether it would be eas... Continue reading