I feel like we are playing with different sides of a similar coin, only you opted for a more kind nature in elves, underneath all that while I went massive into "how can I run your existence more?".
You opt for them showing affection and benevolence, cherishing the short time spam like we have...
In my own work, I took the idea of longevity and made it both a blessing and a curse to elves.
They live for thousands of years (duh), which means for them 1 year or a decade is a pretty short time frame. Which means they inevitably form a complete, almost bored attitude towards things that in...
The most simple way I've heard omniscient explained is thinking of it as a overview. A third person pov can be described as being on that person's shoulder while the omniscient feels like taking a few steps backs to see a bigger picture. not just of that character, but everyone and everything...
Mostly down to utility. If I need a merchant or a banker, then those will be focal points in the story and placed somewhat convenient in my narrative. Same would go regarding how much detail I offer about a particular establishment. Usually if it is reoccurring or important, ad more details and...
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