Master Gray Wolf

RECENT UPDATE(S): August 24, 2013

Greetings everyone!

August is almost over. This is just a little update on what to expect. First, I'd like to say thank you to those who are reading my works. I've noticed a spike of views this month, and I am glad.

As for what's next, I have Howl of the Gray Wolf (Monster Rancher) and Penitent Feathers (Saint Seiya FF) drafts to work on. To be honest, after finishing the previous chapters two weeks ago, I became lazy. I did a little work on HoGW draft. Since I didn't thoroughly think over what's supposed to happen, I just want to be careful with some details. When in doubt, I can just sit down and write in my notebook.

Also, one day, or most likely one month, inspiration fics again! This time, I am not inspired by the passion of fans, but rather from my distaste of seeing what's accepted in my favorite fandoms.

Some of the writing content that I see, which are widely recognized, and encouraged for continuance (especially if seen as grammatically correct, or supposedly is), makes me upset. And no, I wasn't reading smut lately (even though that can bother me). You can call me self-important or condescending. Sometimes it's saddening when a reader wants to find a fan story that shares his/her immense interest, and it turns out that the story is garbled due to "free expression" and "fan love".

I may do three fanfics, and I'm still deciding over the fandoms. You will not know them until I upload them. Also, one chapter only for each story.

See you.

...MGW...

Sagittarius Aiolos from Saint Seiya: Episode G.

Armor = protection. The original derivation of the word is from "armo", Latin, meaning to "equip with weapons". Aren't strong women quite sexy?

RAMBLE TIME to unravel thoughts.

Spoilers abroad. Check the links, please?

For the Saint Seiya fanfiction that I plan to do, I want to make a female Gold Saint. This wasn't done in either SS series until Saint Seiya Omega with Gemini Paradox and Scorpio.

What I'm looking for in this FF is to represent the spirit of Saint Seiya, and I'm making it for those who enjoy Saint Seiya. Rather, they inspired me to make it, especially the fans in Europe (Spain) and Latin America.

In the story, the female will wear the standard Sagittarius cloth. No renovations, no changes, no "femininity". My reasons are from SS canon and historical facts; the only thing I'm going against is the "wearing of the mask" rule, which was done in Saint Seiya Omega.

What finalized my decision was really the cloths themselves. Before worn, they look like statues representing the constellation, mostly animals. In the above image is the Sagittarius cloth, composed of different pieces that I can fit on a Saint's body. The cloths remain conventional. Here is the pieces to the Sagii cloth. It may look male due to possibly representing Chiron the centuar.

Is the Taurus Cloth QUITE masculine looking?

This is a conventional breastplate, and are worn to protect even the navel. The Gold Cloths are full armors, protecting virtually every area. Apparently "female exclusive" armor, or a protruding/bulging (literally) breast plate, compromises a vital bone weakness in the chest. In addition to damage from the "attacking" material, there is also the kinetic force. Breasts can bind behind the armor.

Full armor of 16th century armor with bulged (or globe-like) breastplate

While Saints' cloths are known to heal and evolve, Gemini Paradox and Scorpio from OMEGA donned gold cloths that transformed to become "compatible" with their bodies (breast-wise). In LOST CANVAS, Yuzuriha wears the crane cloth (link has specifics). The crane cloth apparently has its own mask.

It doesn't seem to hinted that the fate of the stars follow a gender-specific selection. I haven't found any information. Like, is Pegasus always chosen inside a boy? Is Dragon? How about Ophiuchus (Shaina) and Eagle/Aquila (marin and Yuna)? Andromeda Saint is male.

Many characters from Shun to Aphrodite, are quite androgynous in looks. The Saint Seiya series is no stranger to feminine looking males. In LOST CANVAS, Pisces Albafica stands out with his beauty. There is also Nasu Veronica, who I quite confused for a woman in the comic. He was quite gorgeous. There is also the specter Behemoth VIOLATE. Leo Regulas confused her for a man because of her torso armor. Voiced by Honda Takako, I thought Violate was a boy; there's also her name. Here is her surplice.

As for Shun, his cloth (armor) is based on the Constellation Andromeda; in Greek myth, Andromeda was a beautiful woman who was chained to rocks as a sacrifice to a sea monster. Aside from being pink, the Andromeda cloth has a feminine aspect when worn on Shun

Female in military and police forces where the same body armor around their torso. In paintings and statues from Japan, women such as Hojo Masako and Tomoe Gozen (statue figure amd painting), wore the same overlapping cuirass. In records, there have been various accounts of female samurai. A somewhat modern example of a female samurai is Nakano Takeko.

Here's Tomoe Gozen from video game YOSHITSUNE YUUDEN

In Western folklore there is Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) AND the supposed first female Pope. Painting of Joan.

Also inspiration for my choice is SACRED SAGA SS FANART! Please enjoy! The cape behind Aiolos is a nice touch up.

Interesting Links
Misogyny and Sexism in Video Gaming

Anatomy of Armor

EDIT:

Would you like another example of woman wearing armor from video games?

Charlotte Colde from Samurai showdown (Spirits), another of my favorite series:

A ramble, expect grammar and spelling errors.

So I have a mafia story in mind, and I can't get the idea of sorcery out of my mind. I might as well stick with it.

As for a title, and idea for the crime war, a drug-like greed extends to obtaining magic.

( Feb 2013 Details )

A entry about Seishin. Just spilling my thoughts. It has the potential to be another Iga story. It kept cross my mind as tiny parts/ideas; now I can't remember what I wanted the purpose to be. For a long time, I was worried over the character Shoutarou, especially with his upbring and on why he was a cowardly character.

( Uncle and nephew )

WHAT causes fear?

Hello Sunday. I don't have much time but here's something from my notebooks, and will expand on it on another day (Also will be revealed on Wikia).

TWO SHORT STORIES

1.) [Title unknown]
Sub Cate: Mythology
Genre: Supernatural/Comedy, General, General/Comedy, or Supernatural/Romane, or Supernatural/Comedy. It may have to be General, lol.

Info: In Modern Europe, an ageless boy, the so-called True Paladin from Celtic days, is under the service of the Pope to battle against the plague of Balor's eye.

2.) [Title unknown]
Sub Cate: Historical
Genre: Drama, tragedy or general?

Info: Basically, a fictional event happening during the Civil War. It'll only be a single chapter.

Questions I'd like to ask and (when I have time) answer myself. Just something to think over:


Why do I like BACCANO?
Why do I like BASILISK?
Why do I like Y + M?
Why do I think will male a good ninja story?
How to make a compelling story line/plot?
What causes negative criticism?
Why am I slow in thinking up plot (or why do I find it difficult?)

Just an update.

I'm still having trouble with the first chapter of United We Soar, and the new Seishin story. I am still also troubled by my writing style. When I get home, I'll consider returning to either story. I want to work on the start on the new HoGW chapter. I should of began a long time ago.

Time for fun science stuff.

( About Strike Lancer: Cautions )

For the first chapter of UWS, this isn't important as Aiden will not begin flight until second chapter. I'm just psychologically hindered to write.

[ Monday, Sept 27 ]
- Howl of Gray WOLF (Afternoon)

You know what today is? Today is HoGW day! That means I will resume working on the chapter. I was going to start RIGHT NOW but I want to get this letter out of the way first, so it may be around later afternoon or the evening when I start.

Before the day is over, I will post results on how far i've gotten in the single day. I'm going to dedicate at least THREE HOURS of time into HoGW.

Also, The Seishin Section for Wikia has been updated. I think the hiatus has gone for too long and I may have an idea on how to restart it.

Just notes to myself.
- I have a book ABOUT Science Fiction and I've been interested in it. I want to read it more
- Edit Pokefighters Article on my WIKI, now that the story has begun
- Work on next SolAka chapter as much as possible, also work on wiki article (mainly the characters).
- Outline for next Howl of Gray chapter

I think that's it.

Next week will be busy for me because of a job training program. Hoh boy, so early.

Speaking of Wiki, I added a rather useless article about ANOTHER story that came to mind. It may be loosely based on Proto-Indo-European myth? It's about a boy knight. Very simple story.

Sooner or later, I want to resume the Seishin series. In October, it will be two years since I've worked (or thought?) on it, and one year since I put it on hiatus. For something I have a passion to portray, a series on life-like ninja, I find Seishin's status to be sad. I plan this to be BIG.

I think I'll go look through Japan's history, particulaly the Muromachi era, through my shelf encyclopedia. I have a Britannica for my computer but it doesn't seem to be working.

Anyways, this is an entry about Seishin's formatting.

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