When ‘Clever’ Isn’t Enough
Revisiting my first Alkainos stories exposed an uncomfortable problem: they were often clever, but flat. Here’s how that lesson is shaping The Ash Cartographer.
Welcome to my world
Welcome to My World Welcome to the Alkainos website! What is Alkainos? Alkainos is my homebrew fantasy world—a passion project that’s been simmering away in the background for years. I’ve been into fantasy and sci-fi since my early teens (which, let’s just say, wasn’t yesterday), and this is something I’ve always wanted to create for my own enjoyment. That said, I thought it might be fun—and motivating—to document the process and share it publicly. There’s something satisfying about seeing your…