How to Create Meaningful Characters... And How to Cope When They Die
Whether you're an author, an avid gamer, or you really enjoy daydreaming, I'm confident in saying that character creation is one of the most important steps of any creative hobby. In stories, characters have been established as the foundation of storytelling and oral traditions for years. In TTRPGs, many spend entire sessions fleshing out their beginning characters and avatars to help propel the story in many different ways. For myself, character creation has always been an integral part of storytelling and sharing how I view the world, whether it be the "real world" or a fantasy world like the Forgotten Realms. In my regular Saturday-night campaign with some friends, I created my favorite D&D character to date, and I'd like to share her with you. This is Anselde, daughter of Chains and paladin to the Suffering God, Ilmater. You might not totally understand the Dungeons & Dragons jargon so I'm willing to break it down for you. Anselde (Ann-suld) is a...
