Davis & RubyShade
Davis
Hey Ruby, I’ve been thinking about mapping out a detailed world for your next story—maybe we can set up a timeline and key locations, so the plot has a solid structure.
RubyShade
I love the idea, it’s like a seed sprouting into a whole forest of possibilities. Let’s sketch the timeline first, then pick the places that will feel alive. Maybe start with the first sunrise of the world and a key landmark that will keep the story’s heart beating—like a forgotten tower or a city built on clouds. How does that sound?
Davis
Sounds like a solid plan. Let’s jot the sunrise event first, then outline a few key spots that can anchor the world—maybe the tower at the edge of the world and the floating city that’s always in the mist. We’ll keep the list concise and build from there.
RubyShade
Sunrise of the world: the first light that spills over the horizon, awakening the land and the unseen spirits that watch over it.
Key anchor points:
1. The Tower at the Edge of the World – a jagged spire that pierces the clouds, rumored to hold ancient knowledge and a gate to forgotten realms.
2. The Floating City in the Mist – a city that drifts above the earth, hidden from most eyes, its streets lined with silver lanterns and secrets waiting to be discovered.
Davis
Great, that gives us a clear start point. For the timeline, let’s line up a few milestones:
- **First sunrise** – world awakens, spirits stir.
- **Discovery of the Tower** – early wanderers hear rumors, a small group decides to investigate.
- **Arrival of the Floating City** – a merchant fleet passes, glimpses of silver lanterns; some locals try to follow.
- **Convergence** – the tower’s gate opens, a portal pulls the city’s hidden secrets into the light.
- **Resolution** – the protagonist (or group) must decide what to do with the newfound knowledge.
From there we can fill in details, decide who’s driving each event, and set up the emotional beats. How does that structure feel to you?
RubyShade
That feels like a pulse—each line a beat in a song that’s just about to start. I can already hear the wind whispering through the tower’s stones, the mist curling around the city like a secret. Let’s flesh out who will walk those streets and what the portal will throw back at them. Ready to add the characters?