Saturday, October 20, 2012

Taking Up The Mantle

It's amazing how much a name or an outfit can represent. It can express actions, beliefs, philosophies, histories. Sometimes one's name or costume represents the character more than any other quality.

When you take up a mantle, you have to know what you're getting into. If you take on an author's pseudonym, you take on their history, good and bad. You should be expected to maintain the style of the original and stay within the realm of subject material.

This idea works for any situation where somebody is taking up a mantle. A character who puts on the mask of a retired hero, or becomes the new leader of a well-established organization, or any other role or title. There will always be responsibilities and expectations. If they are ignored, there will be repercussions.

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