Category Archives: Background Notes

Amnar background: Hierarchy in Amnar

Posted on August 20, 2011 by joelyblack

About halfway through writing about the Duum Academy, I realised I hadn’t written about the nature of hierarchy in Amnar, and that might actually be quite important, possibly because it makes sense of the nature of power and control in … Continue reading →

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Amnar Background: The magic of knowing the ending

Posted on August 18, 2011 by joelyblack

This post relates to this week’s webserial update. I thought I would experiment with writing about some of the things that feature in Amnar, and where the ideas came from. Nastasia is mentioned in The Inheritor, which is why I … Continue reading →

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Amnar Background: Education and the role of the Duum Academy

Posted on August 12, 2011 by joelyblack

This is something I’ve written about before but I’ve decided to look at it from a different angle, given the vast role the Duum Academy plays in Amnari society. The educational structure of Amnar is based on two basic levels. … Continue reading →

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Amnar Background: The Early History of the Servants (Ishcai-Nashim)

Posted on August 7, 2011 by joelyblack

Since I’m of a mind tonight, and the question has arisen in my own mind (although probably not anybody else’s), I’ve decided to spend a bit of time writing about the Servants (Ishcai-Nashim), and their early history. It all starts … Continue reading →

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Amnar Serial: Background Notes 2. 13 Ashmuta, 4765

Posted on December 5, 2010 by joelyblack

After thirteen (yes, thirteen) sections dealing with the events of 12 Ashmuta, the day after the execution, the 13th Ashmuta is quite a short day, with only six sections to tackle. Having finished the previous day with an introduction to … Continue reading →

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Amnar Background: 8 Soundtracks for The Inheritor

Posted on November 29, 2010 by joelyblack

Like a lot of writers, I use music to write. I’m a synaesthete, and I find beyond the aid to concentration, certain pieces of music have a powerful effect on me, producing scenes from Amnar almost out of nowhere. A … Continue reading →

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Amnar Serial: Background Notes 1. 12 Ashmuta, 4765

Posted on November 28, 2010 by joelyblack

After some thought, I decided to start writing up notes like I did in the early days of the Amnar serial, since a few people showed interest. I have to start out by saying that I had no intention of … Continue reading →

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Background Notes: Part 4

Posted on July 31, 2010 by joelyblack

These are background notes for the Amnar webserial. They aren’t essential, but some people like to know about the world behind the story. 1. Sadarin, and the dragonmasters Dragons in Amnar break down into two groups: dragons and dragonlords, which … Continue reading →

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Background Notes: Part 3

Posted on July 28, 2010 by joelyblack

Continuing a series of background notes to accompany the Amnar serial. 1. Senior Master Watcher Lev Lev is in his forties and has been a watcher (doctor) all his life. Watchers train at the Am Rune Academy, although they do … Continue reading →

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Background Notes: Part 2

Posted on July 25, 2010 by joelyblack

As part of the serial I’m writing, I’m also providing background notes. Experience has taught me that people want to know more about the world of Amnar, and I’m more than happy to oblige. 1. Maali For those who have … Continue reading →

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