30 Days of World-Building - Day 26 - Anti-What If

Exercise 26 - Look at your "mood words" list and then at your notes and outlines and ideas. Put anything that doesn’t match at least one mood word (or a synonym of a mood word) onto a separate page or in a separate file. You may end up putting your misfits into this novel when you're stuck or need some inspiration or when there's an opportunity for them to fit in. You may even, when you get tired of the main storyline, decide that you want a subplot of Misfits, something to give a little comic relief, perhaps, or just an alternative tone to your main story-line.

Not to brag, but after looking through all my outlines, lists and notes, I wasn't able to find anything that didn't readily fit into any of my mood categories. Now, this isn't necessarily a good thing. Any good story needs a break from the intensity of the main story-line.

Therefore, I may add in the start of a romantic character arc. When Tomas and Hadrian finally reach the city of Brel, Tomas has to acquire some information from the college. Hadrian is denied entry, despite Tomas' attempts to let him in. As Hadrian is waiting outside, he runs into his future love interest. At first, the attraction is simply physical. However, as they begin to talk more, they both become aware of their innate connection (Could she also be afflicted with the taint? The odds of that? Duh. High. This is a fantasy story, after all).