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RE: Nocturn Episode 10 - a Painting based Adventure Game for Steemit: "Djinn". 11! SBD in prizes
I just have a suspicious nature... If a djinn told me something, or made a promise- I'd be a little skeptical. The protagonist is probably going to have to fight anyway (or give up Laura- something I couldn't do) might well get it over.
That's what Djinn's are all about - are they telling the truth or mixing it up with lies? Good to see you're on to them :) And that's also what, I guess, I wanted to be Nocturn about - is it real? A dream? A lie? A story? You decide :) Glad to have your vote, thanks man!
I like to keep people confused as well. In the Night Gods I stay nebulous about them while telling what they are at the same time (if that makes sense). People ask: are they people, demons, what? They transcend all. They are gods, not bound by the physical laws that govern the rest of us... they live both in and outside of time and space.
That's cool and absolutely makes sense! I think it's also about keeping options open. You can write characters & creatures (or paint them); as the author you can know a lot about them, but only give some clues to your audience every now and then. That creates the mystery - which makes you keep reading the book, or stay fascinated with the painting.
It's awesome to have extraordinary beings with beyond-human powers and abilities, that's what keeps our fantasy going :) There's always a bit more to the story, be it Djinns or Night Gods. I'm very glad that's what my painting does for you and your story. I have my ideas about all my paintings, but my ideas never are absolute. Anyone can add their own interpretation. I think it's awesome that you found your connection with it - and anyone can from his/her own perspective. I still think it's cool that my painting resonates with your story and makes both of them richer (and I will read through when I find some quiet time - it's kids' holidays right now :D
I hope you enjoy my story half as much as I enjoy your painting!