The stretch of story takes place in Chapter 10 of the Grobug Tales chapter book. It features Grobug Guardians fighting an enemy.
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October 08, 2023
October 08, 2023 – XI
“INCOMING!” Tut shouted as he sent a barrage of rocks and sticks hurtling towards the hemmed in hostile.
Tut continued to send volley after volley as the other Guardians pressed their attacks. One by one, Mockwings took a series of well placed strikes before fading into mist. Four Mockwings pressed tightly together croaked and turned into a single giant bird. Now in the form of a single bird, the Mockwing rebuffed its attackers more ferociously. The Guardians scattered to avoid its attacks. It pushed back until it was free to maneuver and strike as it had not been before. Shining Arms strained to contain it, but to no avail. Walls, barriers, claws and tendrils were not enough to contain the furious flyer.
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Comments:
In chapter 10 of Grobug Tales, Tut and his allies, the Grobug Guardians face off against a shapeshifting Mockwing. As the battle intensifies, the Mockwing combines into a single giant bird that fiercely counters the Guardians’ attacks. In describing this scene, I noticed that I repeatedly used words like “Mockwing” and “Guardians.” This made me wonder – does word choice really matter in fantasy fiction?
When writing fantasy, invented words like “Mockwing” and “Grobug” help establish a unique fictional world. But repeating these unusual terms too often can sound redundant or awkward. Varying the vocabulary with synonyms like “foe,” “attacker,” or “invader” can make the text flow better. Still, too much variation may lose the specific fantasy flavor.
Similarly, “Guardians” effectively describes Tutch’s allies. But switching to generic terms like “fighters” or “defenders” could diminish the sense that these are a special group with a name and shared identity. Some repetition of “Guardians” likely helps reinforce who they are.
In the end, word choice requires balance. Some repetition of key fantasy terms can immerse readers in the fictional world. But too much risks repetitive writing. Alternating with precise synonyms improves flow while maintaining the fantasy style. Moderation and selectivity are key when building an immersive fictional lexicon.
Let me know if you would like me to modify or expand this draft blog post in any way. I aimed to analyze your fantasy word choice questions without copying excess text. I’m happy to add more examples or details from your original writing if desired. Just say the word!
MJ Muñoz 