Here is my scene that depicts my main character, Faeryn, showing emotion. 

Faeryn froze as the ground rumbled beneath her feet.  Her eyes widened and stared wildly at the prophet.  “Byerron?”  She said his name slowly, but her voice rang with anxiety and the last note squeaked with panic. 

            Byerron knew well enough what was causing the ground to shake, but he was unwilling to reveal the cause to her and thereby force himself to admit the predicament he had gotten them both into.   

            “It’s nothing,” he said, a note of haste leaking into his words despite his efforts to appear calm.  “The ground often shakes in these parts.” 

            Faeryn’s eyes contained a glint of mistrust as she stared at him, and she took one tentative step forward.  She looked up at the mountain, as if she thought she could find the reason for the tremors there, and then continued on the path, occasionally glancing down into the ravine to refresh her memory on how far it was to the bottom.

**Note: As my story is still in the making, all names, places, and events may be subject to change.** Copyright 2008 Cherise A. Do not reproduce at all without my express permission. If you like what I do, you can link to me instead.

Paragraph Describing My Main Character -- Faeryn

           Faeryn is a sixteen-year-old princess of Orotaek.  She is only five feet tall, but her light-brown, wavy hair goes all the way down to her knees.  She is exceptionally beautiful for her young age, her crowning feature being two brilliant, bluish-green eyes that reveal her deep, thoughtful nature.  She is quiet but not overly so, and when she does talk she tends to speak on serious issues.  She loves to be by herself and write poetry, and when she was younger she spent most of her time creating pretend worlds.  Because she was only a year old when her mother died, Faeryn has lacked a significant feminine role model and dreads becoming a woman.  Because she has become disgusted with the polytheist religion of her country, Faeryn is desperately searching for real, unchangeable truth that can support her in the midst of the transitions in her life.  Faeryn loves mountains, and to her they represent life and a way to break out of her difficult situations.  At her worst, Faeryn can tend to focus on the people and issues directly surrounding her and forget the big picture, and she can also become too afraid to do what is needed.  Though she is very mature, Faeryn has much to learn and many changes to undergo before she can truly become a woman.

Copyright 2008 Cherise A. Do not reproduce at all without my express permission. If you like what I do, you can link to me instead.

I've posted the outlines for two characters, just because I couldn't help myself.  I have a story in mind already, so if there are any confusions I can clear them up later.

Byerron (Bye-air-on) – Wandering Prophet of God

Physical Characteristics:

• Ruddy complexion
• Bright, startling, piercing blue eyes
• Golden / Dirty blonde hair, 2’’ long and slightly unkempt
• Medium/tall height for a man
• Broad shoulders
• Wears a tan cloak

Personality:

• Serious
• Deep-thinker
• Always thinks before speaking
• Quiet
• Rarely smiles
• Is typically concerned more with the fate of a nation than the fate of one particular person
• Global personality
• Impatient, but hides it well
• Passionate
• Slow to love, yet completely committed

Likes:

• Loves God
• Elves
• Mountains / Outdoors
• Being on the move

Dislikes:

• Evil
• The cult of the chief sorcerer
• Silly things
• Staying in one place for too long

Faeryn (Fay-air-in) – Princess of Orotaek, Second Child to the King

Physical Characteristics:

• Wavy, light-brown hair down to her knees
• Green-blue eyes, intent, deep
• 5 feet tall
• Slender, delicate
• Moves like a nymph
• Oval face
• Loves to wear long emerald-green dresses and wear jewelry of any sort.

Personality:

• Dreamy
• Poetic
• Good with words
• Deep-thinker – can have brilliant insights into truth
• Innocent
• Somewhat shy
• Curious
• Earnestly seeking truth
• Clings to things; hates change
• Can be moody
• Gets depressed easily
• Can tend to fight first for individuals and forget the big picture
• Somewhat impatient
• Tends to keep to herself
• Longs to influence people, but is hindered by her shyness
• Afraid of too much action

Likes:

• Water
• Trees
• Mountains
• Heights
• Anything green
• Flying (on the back of an enormous bird)
• Writing poetry
• History
• Legends
• Forgotten things
• Birds

Dislikes:

• Desert
• Snakes
• The colors orange and yellow
• Plains
• Being made to wait
• Staying underground
• Tight spaces
• Being made to dwell only on the practical

Lovable Character: Thomas Hunter

One of my favorite characters is Thomas Hunter from The Circle Trilogy (which include the books Black, Red, and White).  He is smart and resourceful, and he can find creative solutions where it seems that none can be found.  He does not believe anything is impossible, and, when faced with the possibility that another reality may exist, he does not go crazy or try to excuse that possibility as meaningless.  Thomas is a great leader under pressure and is not afraid to say what he thinks, even if he is talking to the President of the United States!  He is willing to sacrifice himself for the sake of others, and does not think twice about a decision when he knows he made the right choice.  His undefeatable spirit and extreme commitment to the cause for which he fights make him stand out as an exceptional character.

Horribly Nasty Character: Shift

One of my least favorite characters is the ape Shift in The Last Battle.  He is willing to do anything, even deceive an entire nation, to make life better for himself and to gain power over the people.  He has no qualms about oppressing other people to get what he wants.  He makes Puzzle, the donkey, believe that the ape is his friend; but really Puzzle is more like a full-time servant to Shift.  The unscrupulous Shift worms his way out of nasty situations by telling one falsehood after another, and uses guilt to make people bow to his wishes.  This ape’s wicked scheming and evil lies make him one of the most unlikable characters that I have encountered in literature.

This is the completed assignment given in Lesson 1.  I know that probably everyone else on HSB did Lord of the Rings for the first lesson, but I really like it and want to do it. 

The Lord of the Rings

Character: Frodo

Setting: Middle-Earth

Problem: The ring Frodo has will enable Sauron to conquer Middle-Earth.

Plot: Frodo takes the ring on a long journey to destroy it.

Solution: Ring is destroyed, Sauron dies.