The first real “Traitor” character I remember reading as a kid, was Cephelo from “The Elfstones of Shannara.” Smarmy slimeball, completely amoral, ego the size of a small planet…this guy could make used car salesmen uncomfortable. His actions messed up a lot of things in the storyline. Fortunately for everyone…
Where Did “The Warrior” Come From? Nobody needs help picturing this archetype. It’s one of the biggest the world over. At some point in every great story, characters must fight. Whenever they pick up a weapon, prepare a spell, or steel the mind, the Warrior is there. To fight is…
Well, I said last month that plenty of material existed for a discussion on “The Witch,” didn’t I? Might as well hop straight to it! The concept of the Witch is, arguably, more modern than that of the Wizard. It has endured the ages a little better, and I think…
It’s time for another archetype discussion! Last time we discussed the Fool. This time, we’re talking about the Wizard. When you read that term, an image popped into your head right away, didn’t it? I could even guess what it was. An old man with a long beard, wearing a…
The popularity of Tom Hiddleston’s Loki character amuses me. Not for the acting (he does a fine job!), but for the attention it’s brought Loki. You probably knew this, but Loki didn’t start out as a Marvel villain. He’s an actual god from Norse/Viking mythology. Of what is he the…
