Well. I was going to wait longer to put in my initial ideas, but I had them in a file on a computer that is now deceased, so I decided since I have to bring the ideas together again, I would actually put them here this time instead of waiting.
The Idea is for an AU Willow and Tara, in the "Sword of Truth" world.
Willow is Willow Rahl
Been chased by a Quad, but has managed to kill all but one last very stubborn very hearty one.
Willow will be a "fire wizard". "Bringer of Flame" or "Fuer Grissa Ost Sentroshi"
Tara, a Sister of the light... but "young"
Captured by Emperor Jagang along with many other sisters.
I envision Tara as more "Damaged" than the Tara seen in the show, but still with that core of strength. She has just been through significantly more abuse. Her stutter will be in full force int he beginning.
Story will be after the time when the chimes were loosed and magic was suppressed, so Tara has lost faith in Richard Rahl and the bond.
She was one of the sisters that used the bond. because she is smart enough to have done so, and she is generally one who would trust a person like Richard Rahl, because he is a good person. But when the bond was severed and Jagang got in her head she lost faith and did not re-establish it, as many sisters did not.
(will have to explain about the bond and how it protects from dreamwalkers (jagang is one))
Jagang found a prophesy that states (this is a paraphrase, will need to make this written/sound like prophesy) that the youngest of the light must save the bringer of fire in order to save the life of the leader of the Order.
So he sends Tara out to save willow while watching her.
The bond chant will be important. (I have a scene specifically in mind for this, but I want to keep from spoiling the scene so keeping it to myself for now)
Master Rahl, teach us,
Master Rahl, protect us,
In your light we thrive.
In your mercy we are sheltered.
In your wisdom we are humbled.
We live only to serve.
Our lives are yours.
also the war wizard edict could possibly be modified for a Fire wizard.
It means only one thing, and everything: cut. Once committed to fight, cut. Everything else is secondary. Cut. That is your duty, your purpose, your hunger. There is no rule more important, no commitment that overrides that one. Cut.
The lines are a portrayal of the dance. Cut from the void, not from bewilderment. Cut the enemy as quickly and directly as possible. Cut with certainty. Cut decisively, resolutely. Cut into his strength. Flow through the gaps in his guard. Cut him. Cut him down utterly. Don't allow him a breath. Crush Him. Cut him without mercy to the depths of his spirit.
It is the balance to life: death. It is the dance with death.
Wizard Rules may be important.
1.People will believe what they want to believe.
2.The best intentions can bring the greatest harm.
3.Passion rules reason.
4.There is magic in forgiveness you grant, and more so in forgiveness you receive.
5.Mind what people do, not only what they say, for deeds will betray a lie.
6.The only sovereign you can allow to rule you is reason.
7.Life is the future, not the past.
8.Deserve Victory.
9.Contradictions don't exist, in whole or in part.
10.Willfully turning aside from the truth is treason to one's self.
Possible pitfalls:
- I am new to writing!
- Emperor Jagang is EVIL. He degrades all people, but especially women, and treats them as no more than sex objects and tools to use. Though it is not a part of the novels in any way, the way I see him the very thought of lesbianism is abhorrent to him. It hits against his "good of others" (Their very twisted view of "the good of others" ) philosophy, and just hits him as an insult to his manhood. I am not sure a character with his type of attitude would be welcome here. He is a real bastard, and he will be torturing Tara with pain both "physical" (magically induced... not traditional torture with tools. He just causes pain with a thought) and mentally because he is evil.
- Rape is part of the story. I can easily gloss over it, but I feel it would loose the impact of how horrible Tara's experiences under Emperor Jagang were. Again, I am not clear that such would be welcome here.
- I am a straight male. Will I be able to give proper depth of feeling to a lesbian relationship? I have read extensively, but I have of course not experienced it myself. I also believe that the Willow Tara relationship is a beautiful thing and deserves preservation through continued stories. I do believe that I can do it justice.
But, after the pain and suffering and a bit of angst, Willow and Tara would be together and as strong as ever. I firmly believe that they should be together, and as forever as life and magic allows.