Happy Odin’s Day!

Alright, I am moving forward with things a little better. I know my routines work. The real issue now is habit and execution. That can take soem time so be patient. Thank you.

I have had the idea before of taking fairy tales and giving them a modern and adult twist before but the picture above re-sparked an idea I have had before particularly with Little Red Riding Hood.

If you know the original tale and its message you know it actually is very adult in its message. Basically, telling young ladies to not fall for the strange man’s advances because you might lose your virginity and/or your life. That is all hid in allegory and symbolism.

For me, I once did an old table top Superhero RPG called Villians and Vigilanties and had a hero duo called “The Red Hood” and “Grey Wolf” The female being a modern magic user and the male being a werewolf character. It was a lot of fun.

So I saw this artwork and thought to myself this is an idea I need to file away. Maybe for this blog. Maybe for another novel. I just like the idea of a pair of lovers who are both heroes and on the run from the powers that be. The fact they also parallel the Red Riding Hood Story just makes it even more interesting. I just don’t know what genre would work better for me: dark fantasy or modern fantasy with a dark twist.

I remain.

The Rabyd Skald – Wandering Soul, Bard, and Philosopher.  The Grey Wayfarer.

Skal!!!