Oral Presentations
Gardens of Sphera
Presentation Type
Presentation
Faculty Mentor’s Full Name
Robin McLean
Faculty Mentor’s Department
Creative Writing
Abstract / Artist's Statement
Gardens of Sphera Abstract
Gardens of Sphera is a series of epic-fantasy novels set in a fresh plane of gods and champions, on a world called Sphera. The first installment serves as a prequel to an epic-scale war between the three realms that divide Sphera: Highgarden, Midgarden, and Hellgarden. The first novel begins in Midgarden and tells the story of mortals and the part they play in the bigger picture. The first fifty pages narrate Queen Silvand’s succession of the Rahgoda kingdom, her rejection of the gods and desire to abandon the old ways, along with the consequential conflicts that follow.
Themes centered around adventure, education, politics, war, injustice, doctrine vs dogma, religion, industry, imperialism, communication, and mythos will all be incorporated in Gardens of Sphera. This fantasy series will ultimately immerse readers in a world full of rich characters and gripping storylines that are foremost inspired by stories of Greek and Norse mythology. Additional inspirations include works like A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin, The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, Spartacus, The Last Kingdom, and The Witcher.
Category
Visual and Performing Arts (including Creative Writing)
Gardens of Sphera
UC 332
Gardens of Sphera Abstract
Gardens of Sphera is a series of epic-fantasy novels set in a fresh plane of gods and champions, on a world called Sphera. The first installment serves as a prequel to an epic-scale war between the three realms that divide Sphera: Highgarden, Midgarden, and Hellgarden. The first novel begins in Midgarden and tells the story of mortals and the part they play in the bigger picture. The first fifty pages narrate Queen Silvand’s succession of the Rahgoda kingdom, her rejection of the gods and desire to abandon the old ways, along with the consequential conflicts that follow.
Themes centered around adventure, education, politics, war, injustice, doctrine vs dogma, religion, industry, imperialism, communication, and mythos will all be incorporated in Gardens of Sphera. This fantasy series will ultimately immerse readers in a world full of rich characters and gripping storylines that are foremost inspired by stories of Greek and Norse mythology. Additional inspirations include works like A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin, The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, Spartacus, The Last Kingdom, and The Witcher.