Difference between revisions of "Sixth of the Dusk"

|'publisher= [[Dragonsteel Entertainment]]

|released=June 30, 2014

|word-count=17,794

}}{{for|Sixth of the Dusk (character)|the story's protagonist}}

The complete novella is also now included in [[Arcanum Unbounded]].

 

{{for|Summary:Sixth of the Dusk|a detailed summary}}

 

The story follows a [[trapper]] named [[Sixth of the Dusk (character)|Sixth of the Dusk]] as he strives to save his island home from a catastrophic danger he has been warned about, but does not understand.

 

; [[Sixth of the Dusk (character)|Sixth of the Dusk]]: A [[trapper]] working on the island of [[Patji (island)|Patji]]. He knows much about [[Aviar]], is very practical, and mistrusts people from the mainland. He both loves and hates Patji.

; [[Vathi]]: A capable noblewoman with a thirst for exploration. She was educated on the mainland and travels with a band of explorers. She meets occasionally with the [[Ones Above]]. While she respects trappers, she supports technological advancements.

The events of this story occur farthest down the timeline of any of the stories included in Arcanum Unbounded. It was brainstormed on [http://www.writingexcuses.com/2013/04/21/writing-excuses-8-16-brainstorming-with-brandon-again/ Season 8: Episode 16] of [[Writing Excuses]], and is set on a new planet in the cosmere,{{sots ref|2013}} [[First of the Sun]]. The setting is inspired by [[Brandon Sanderson|Brandon's]] fascination with Polynesian culture. A sequel is currently being written.{{wob ref|12773}}

 

*[http://www.writingexcuses.com/2013/04/21/writing-excuses-8-16-brainstorming-with-brandon-again/ Brainstorming Episode]

*[http://www.writingexcuses.com/2014/07/06/writing-excuses-9-28-critiquing-sixth-of-dusk-part-1/ Workshop Episode 1/2]

*[http://www.writingexcuses.com/2014/07/13/writing-excuses-9-29-part-2-of-2-critiquing-sixth-of-the-dusk/ Workshop Episode 2/2]

 

''Sixth of the Dusk'' consists of 17,794 words from the PoV of Sixth of the Dusk.