Muddles' OC Lore: Muddles was born on the banks of the rushing Greybranch River, where the water ran swift, and the reeds whispered in the wind. She was a creature of the wild, with fur the color of damp earth and eyes like golden amber trapped beneath the surface of a still pond. Her life was intertwined with the water, the land, and the stormy skies that often loomed above. A deep scar cuts across her left eye, a remnant of a past she never speaks of. Some say she fought a predator twice her size, defending something precious. Others whisper she was touched by the river spirits themselves, marked as a reminder of a debt still unpaid. Regardless of the truth, the wound never fully healed, a jagged line that stands stark against her fur. But it is when the rain falls that Muddles becomes something almost otherworldly. As the first droplets touch her coat, her fur darkens, heavy and sodden, until she seems less like a creature of flesh and more like a figure sculpted from the very riverbank itself. The longer the rain lasts, the more she seems to dissolve into the earth, her form drooping like wet clay, her steps slow and deliberate as if she carries the weight of the storm itself. Despite her eerie appearance in the rain, Muddles is not a malevolent spirit. She is a guardian of the river, a wanderer who ensures that its waters remain untamed and free. Travelers who lose their way near the Greybranch speak of a shadowy figure watching from the reeds, eyes glinting even through the mist. If their intentions are pure, she guides them with silent steps, leading them back to safe paths. But if their hearts are filled with greed—if they seek to dam the river, pollute its waters, or take more than nature allows—then the storm rises, and Muddles is no longer just a guardian. She becomes the river’s wrath.
Due Feb. 19, if extension needed, just ask Activity: Create Your Own OC Lore** **Objective:** Students will develop a backstory and lore for their original character (OC), exploring their personality, past, and the world they inhabit. **Instructions:** 1. **Brainstorm Your OC** - Name: What is your OC’s name? Does it have any special meaning? - Appearance: What do they look like? Do they have any unique features (scars, markings, clothing, etc.)? - Personality: How do they behave? Are they kind, mischievous, mysterious, or something else? - Abilities or Traits: Do they have any special skills, powers, or curses? 2. **Setting & Environment** - Where does your OC live? (A mystical forest, a futuristic city, a forgotten temple, etc.) - How does their environment affect them? Are they at home in their surroundings, or are they out of place? 3. **Defining Moment** - What major event shaped them? - Did they experience a loss, gain a special ability, or make an important decision? - How did it change them? 4. **Mystery & Myth** - What rumors or legends exist about your OC? - Do people fear them, respect them, or not know they exist? - Is there a mystery surrounding them that even they don’t fully understand? **Writing Task:** Write a short story or lore entry (1-2 paragraphs) about your OC. Use vivid descriptions and include at least one of the following: - A key event from their past - A rumor or legend about them - A description of how they interact with their world **Bonus Challenge:** Illustrate your OC or create a dialogue exchange where someone learns about your OC’s story.
