L. Cyrus Whelchel
@lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social
🖋️ Librarian & Fantasy Author || Worldbuilder || Chaotic Library Wizard || Level 37 Gamer
- Current WIP: Ballad's End (Faumen War Chronicles 3)
I write books, play tons of RPGs, & gush about cats.
🔗: https://linktr.ee/lcyruswhelchel
- Current WIP: Ballad's End (Faumen War Chronicles 3)
I write books, play tons of RPGs, & gush about cats.
🔗: https://linktr.ee/lcyruswhelchel
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 26
One of the most infamous lies about the Desolation Wars is that Cacovis caused the Desolation out of a desire to destroy.
This couldn't be further from the truth & the discovery of the real events is a major plot point of Faumen War Chronicles.
One of the most infamous lies about the Desolation Wars is that Cacovis caused the Desolation out of a desire to destroy.
This couldn't be further from the truth & the discovery of the real events is a major plot point of Faumen War Chronicles.
November 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 26
One of the most infamous lies about the Desolation Wars is that Cacovis caused the Desolation out of a desire to destroy.
This couldn't be further from the truth & the discovery of the real events is a major plot point of Faumen War Chronicles.
One of the most infamous lies about the Desolation Wars is that Cacovis caused the Desolation out of a desire to destroy.
This couldn't be further from the truth & the discovery of the real events is a major plot point of Faumen War Chronicles.
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 26
Many of my titles have two meanings: A more literal meaning along w/ one of deeper connotations.
Ballad's End, for example, is a physical location in Livoria where the final battle occurs. It also refers to the end of Kai & his friends' journey.
Many of my titles have two meanings: A more literal meaning along w/ one of deeper connotations.
Ballad's End, for example, is a physical location in Livoria where the final battle occurs. It also refers to the end of Kai & his friends' journey.
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 26
Many of my titles have two meanings: A more literal meaning along w/ one of deeper connotations.
Ballad's End, for example, is a physical location in Livoria where the final battle occurs. It also refers to the end of Kai & his friends' journey.
Many of my titles have two meanings: A more literal meaning along w/ one of deeper connotations.
Ballad's End, for example, is a physical location in Livoria where the final battle occurs. It also refers to the end of Kai & his friends' journey.
For this week's #CreativesConcourse, we discuss our heroes!
Who is the youngest protagonist in your main cast, or who's your youngest MC if you have multiple WIPs? Does their youth serve as more of a benefit or hindrance to accomplishing their goals?
My answer below, as usual!
Who is the youngest protagonist in your main cast, or who's your youngest MC if you have multiple WIPs? Does their youth serve as more of a benefit or hindrance to accomplishing their goals?
My answer below, as usual!
November 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
For this week's #CreativesConcourse, we discuss our heroes!
Who is the youngest protagonist in your main cast, or who's your youngest MC if you have multiple WIPs? Does their youth serve as more of a benefit or hindrance to accomplishing their goals?
My answer below, as usual!
Who is the youngest protagonist in your main cast, or who's your youngest MC if you have multiple WIPs? Does their youth serve as more of a benefit or hindrance to accomplishing their goals?
My answer below, as usual!
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 25
I guess as of now we can officially say the Faumen War is over 😁
However, another recent war was the Fifty Years War between Galstein & Corlati. It began when a heated border dispute escalated & ended once Galstein advanced into Corlati territory.
I guess as of now we can officially say the Faumen War is over 😁
However, another recent war was the Fifty Years War between Galstein & Corlati. It began when a heated border dispute escalated & ended once Galstein advanced into Corlati territory.
November 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 25
I guess as of now we can officially say the Faumen War is over 😁
However, another recent war was the Fifty Years War between Galstein & Corlati. It began when a heated border dispute escalated & ended once Galstein advanced into Corlati territory.
I guess as of now we can officially say the Faumen War is over 😁
However, another recent war was the Fifty Years War between Galstein & Corlati. It began when a heated border dispute escalated & ended once Galstein advanced into Corlati territory.
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 25
Love sharing some of my commissioned pieces with everyone. This scene depicting Kai and Maple sharing a dance at their wedding is one of my personal faves. They look so cute together!
Artist is Chiiyaa from Fiverr
Love sharing some of my commissioned pieces with everyone. This scene depicting Kai and Maple sharing a dance at their wedding is one of my personal faves. They look so cute together!
Artist is Chiiyaa from Fiverr
November 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 25
Love sharing some of my commissioned pieces with everyone. This scene depicting Kai and Maple sharing a dance at their wedding is one of my personal faves. They look so cute together!
Artist is Chiiyaa from Fiverr
Love sharing some of my commissioned pieces with everyone. This scene depicting Kai and Maple sharing a dance at their wedding is one of my personal faves. They look so cute together!
Artist is Chiiyaa from Fiverr
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 24
Been waiting for this one! Vildrik Arvaldi, the MC of my Originborne series, is among the rarest mixbloods in Nixtral: He can claim ancestry from all 8 faumen tribes.
However, his blood primarily derives from two: the Norzen & Vesikoi. 🧵(1/2)
Been waiting for this one! Vildrik Arvaldi, the MC of my Originborne series, is among the rarest mixbloods in Nixtral: He can claim ancestry from all 8 faumen tribes.
However, his blood primarily derives from two: the Norzen & Vesikoi. 🧵(1/2)
November 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 24
Been waiting for this one! Vildrik Arvaldi, the MC of my Originborne series, is among the rarest mixbloods in Nixtral: He can claim ancestry from all 8 faumen tribes.
However, his blood primarily derives from two: the Norzen & Vesikoi. 🧵(1/2)
Been waiting for this one! Vildrik Arvaldi, the MC of my Originborne series, is among the rarest mixbloods in Nixtral: He can claim ancestry from all 8 faumen tribes.
However, his blood primarily derives from two: the Norzen & Vesikoi. 🧵(1/2)
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 24
Not all the time, but I do often listen to music when I'm needing a little bit of extra inspiration. Most often you'll catch me listening to symphonic metal, folk metal, or video game OSTs that fit the mood of the scene I'm working on.
Not all the time, but I do often listen to music when I'm needing a little bit of extra inspiration. Most often you'll catch me listening to symphonic metal, folk metal, or video game OSTs that fit the mood of the scene I'm working on.
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 24
Not all the time, but I do often listen to music when I'm needing a little bit of extra inspiration. Most often you'll catch me listening to symphonic metal, folk metal, or video game OSTs that fit the mood of the scene I'm working on.
Not all the time, but I do often listen to music when I'm needing a little bit of extra inspiration. Most often you'll catch me listening to symphonic metal, folk metal, or video game OSTs that fit the mood of the scene I'm working on.
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 23
Ozmarius is known as chief god of the Norzen tribe & its progenitor. While legends of his divinity are exaggerated, he was still a living man.
He united the nomads who would become the Norzen while his son would later found the Kingdom of Hilderic.
Ozmarius is known as chief god of the Norzen tribe & its progenitor. While legends of his divinity are exaggerated, he was still a living man.
He united the nomads who would become the Norzen while his son would later found the Kingdom of Hilderic.
November 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 23
Ozmarius is known as chief god of the Norzen tribe & its progenitor. While legends of his divinity are exaggerated, he was still a living man.
He united the nomads who would become the Norzen while his son would later found the Kingdom of Hilderic.
Ozmarius is known as chief god of the Norzen tribe & its progenitor. While legends of his divinity are exaggerated, he was still a living man.
He united the nomads who would become the Norzen while his son would later found the Kingdom of Hilderic.
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 23
The best way to deal w/ imposter syndrome is to remind yourself of this one thing each day:
Your story matters. Not everyone will like it, & that's okay. What's important is your story has meaning to you. Write for yourself & those who lift you up!
The best way to deal w/ imposter syndrome is to remind yourself of this one thing each day:
Your story matters. Not everyone will like it, & that's okay. What's important is your story has meaning to you. Write for yourself & those who lift you up!
November 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 23
The best way to deal w/ imposter syndrome is to remind yourself of this one thing each day:
Your story matters. Not everyone will like it, & that's okay. What's important is your story has meaning to you. Write for yourself & those who lift you up!
The best way to deal w/ imposter syndrome is to remind yourself of this one thing each day:
Your story matters. Not everyone will like it, & that's okay. What's important is your story has meaning to you. Write for yourself & those who lift you up!
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 22
The Norzen have been around for some time, the oldest tribe outside of Nixtral’s cradle of civilization in the Belomas Highlands.
Considering their rivalry with the vulpine Risbado, it’s impressive their culture has survived for over 2K years.
The Norzen have been around for some time, the oldest tribe outside of Nixtral’s cradle of civilization in the Belomas Highlands.
Considering their rivalry with the vulpine Risbado, it’s impressive their culture has survived for over 2K years.
November 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 22
The Norzen have been around for some time, the oldest tribe outside of Nixtral’s cradle of civilization in the Belomas Highlands.
Considering their rivalry with the vulpine Risbado, it’s impressive their culture has survived for over 2K years.
The Norzen have been around for some time, the oldest tribe outside of Nixtral’s cradle of civilization in the Belomas Highlands.
Considering their rivalry with the vulpine Risbado, it’s impressive their culture has survived for over 2K years.
Oh I already know Veldi would be a rock-and-roll girl at heart! She and I would probably be belting out the lyrics to Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi at the top of our lungs 😁
youtu.be/xTTZQp5xKyg?...
youtu.be/xTTZQp5xKyg?...
November 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Oh I already know Veldi would be a rock-and-roll girl at heart! She and I would probably be belting out the lyrics to Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi at the top of our lungs 😁
youtu.be/xTTZQp5xKyg?...
youtu.be/xTTZQp5xKyg?...
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 21
After the Faumen War, Whistlevale holds a grand celebration every Remembrance Day.
The festival’s finale is a huge parade on the river, headlined by the Grand Duchess greeting the crowds from a large river schooner bedecked in festive lights.
After the Faumen War, Whistlevale holds a grand celebration every Remembrance Day.
The festival’s finale is a huge parade on the river, headlined by the Grand Duchess greeting the crowds from a large river schooner bedecked in festive lights.
November 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 21
After the Faumen War, Whistlevale holds a grand celebration every Remembrance Day.
The festival’s finale is a huge parade on the river, headlined by the Grand Duchess greeting the crowds from a large river schooner bedecked in festive lights.
After the Faumen War, Whistlevale holds a grand celebration every Remembrance Day.
The festival’s finale is a huge parade on the river, headlined by the Grand Duchess greeting the crowds from a large river schooner bedecked in festive lights.
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 21
Some of my comfort anime at the moment are:
- The Fragrant Flower Blooms in Adversity
- Spy x Family
- WitchWatch
Some of my comfort anime at the moment are:
- The Fragrant Flower Blooms in Adversity
- Spy x Family
- WitchWatch
November 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 21
Some of my comfort anime at the moment are:
- The Fragrant Flower Blooms in Adversity
- Spy x Family
- WitchWatch
Some of my comfort anime at the moment are:
- The Fragrant Flower Blooms in Adversity
- Spy x Family
- WitchWatch
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 20
Whistlevale, built on the delta of the Great Ardei River, is among the most famous cities on Nixtral. Following the Faumen War, it takes less than 100 years to become one of the five largest cities in the world, a center of innovation & progress.
Whistlevale, built on the delta of the Great Ardei River, is among the most famous cities on Nixtral. Following the Faumen War, it takes less than 100 years to become one of the five largest cities in the world, a center of innovation & progress.
November 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 20
Whistlevale, built on the delta of the Great Ardei River, is among the most famous cities on Nixtral. Following the Faumen War, it takes less than 100 years to become one of the five largest cities in the world, a center of innovation & progress.
Whistlevale, built on the delta of the Great Ardei River, is among the most famous cities on Nixtral. Following the Faumen War, it takes less than 100 years to become one of the five largest cities in the world, a center of innovation & progress.
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 20
I get inspired by so many things. Video games, comics, music, anime, movies, books obviously… 😅
The whole world is full of potential stories if you open your mind to the endless possibilities!
I get inspired by so many things. Video games, comics, music, anime, movies, books obviously… 😅
The whole world is full of potential stories if you open your mind to the endless possibilities!
November 20, 2025 at 12:13 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 20
I get inspired by so many things. Video games, comics, music, anime, movies, books obviously… 😅
The whole world is full of potential stories if you open your mind to the endless possibilities!
I get inspired by so many things. Video games, comics, music, anime, movies, books obviously… 😅
The whole world is full of potential stories if you open your mind to the endless possibilities!
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 19
Rivers & the sea heavily impact the economy of towns near them. In OoLaD, Morgan mentions how the war impacted Faith Hollow when the river was sealed off. Without river access, fishermen made for the sea to ensure the local economy didn't collapse.
Rivers & the sea heavily impact the economy of towns near them. In OoLaD, Morgan mentions how the war impacted Faith Hollow when the river was sealed off. Without river access, fishermen made for the sea to ensure the local economy didn't collapse.
November 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 19
Rivers & the sea heavily impact the economy of towns near them. In OoLaD, Morgan mentions how the war impacted Faith Hollow when the river was sealed off. Without river access, fishermen made for the sea to ensure the local economy didn't collapse.
Rivers & the sea heavily impact the economy of towns near them. In OoLaD, Morgan mentions how the war impacted Faith Hollow when the river was sealed off. Without river access, fishermen made for the sea to ensure the local economy didn't collapse.
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 19
I must admit, editing is often my biggest challenge as a writer. I tend to overwrite, though, so I know it's helpful to go back through my work and trim some of the excess and make my prose tighter.
Doesn't make it any more tedious, though. 😅
I must admit, editing is often my biggest challenge as a writer. I tend to overwrite, though, so I know it's helpful to go back through my work and trim some of the excess and make my prose tighter.
Doesn't make it any more tedious, though. 😅
November 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 19
I must admit, editing is often my biggest challenge as a writer. I tend to overwrite, though, so I know it's helpful to go back through my work and trim some of the excess and make my prose tighter.
Doesn't make it any more tedious, though. 😅
I must admit, editing is often my biggest challenge as a writer. I tend to overwrite, though, so I know it's helpful to go back through my work and trim some of the excess and make my prose tighter.
Doesn't make it any more tedious, though. 😅
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 18
Of all my MCs, Ford probably has the best relationship with water. As a hunter, he's at home in the wilds & thus a powerful swimmer. He fondly remembers swimming in the river that runs near his village with his sisters.
Of all my MCs, Ford probably has the best relationship with water. As a hunter, he's at home in the wilds & thus a powerful swimmer. He fondly remembers swimming in the river that runs near his village with his sisters.
November 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 18
Of all my MCs, Ford probably has the best relationship with water. As a hunter, he's at home in the wilds & thus a powerful swimmer. He fondly remembers swimming in the river that runs near his village with his sisters.
Of all my MCs, Ford probably has the best relationship with water. As a hunter, he's at home in the wilds & thus a powerful swimmer. He fondly remembers swimming in the river that runs near his village with his sisters.
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 18
Of the characters I've created thus far & dived into their bio sheets, I'd have to rank my Top 5 as thus:
1) Veldandi Travaldi
2) Orelia Basner
3) Kai Travaldi
4) Osvald Sylvanus
5) Fusette Ardei
I'm...noticing a pattern here. 😅
Of the characters I've created thus far & dived into their bio sheets, I'd have to rank my Top 5 as thus:
1) Veldandi Travaldi
2) Orelia Basner
3) Kai Travaldi
4) Osvald Sylvanus
5) Fusette Ardei
I'm...noticing a pattern here. 😅
November 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 18
Of the characters I've created thus far & dived into their bio sheets, I'd have to rank my Top 5 as thus:
1) Veldandi Travaldi
2) Orelia Basner
3) Kai Travaldi
4) Osvald Sylvanus
5) Fusette Ardei
I'm...noticing a pattern here. 😅
Of the characters I've created thus far & dived into their bio sheets, I'd have to rank my Top 5 as thus:
1) Veldandi Travaldi
2) Orelia Basner
3) Kai Travaldi
4) Osvald Sylvanus
5) Fusette Ardei
I'm...noticing a pattern here. 😅
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 17
Among the most dangerous fauna in Galstein is the tempest otter, one of the Six Great Beasts. Reaching lengths of over six yards when fully grown, these predators have near-human intelligence & are found in the colder rivers of southern Galstein.
Among the most dangerous fauna in Galstein is the tempest otter, one of the Six Great Beasts. Reaching lengths of over six yards when fully grown, these predators have near-human intelligence & are found in the colder rivers of southern Galstein.
November 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 17
Among the most dangerous fauna in Galstein is the tempest otter, one of the Six Great Beasts. Reaching lengths of over six yards when fully grown, these predators have near-human intelligence & are found in the colder rivers of southern Galstein.
Among the most dangerous fauna in Galstein is the tempest otter, one of the Six Great Beasts. Reaching lengths of over six yards when fully grown, these predators have near-human intelligence & are found in the colder rivers of southern Galstein.
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 17
Outside of writing, most of y'all probably know I'm a big gamer (especially RPGs). Most of my books & OCs have some inspiration rooted in video games.
I'm also a huge fan of animated media. Disney, Dreamworks, Studio Ghibli, give me all of it!
Outside of writing, most of y'all probably know I'm a big gamer (especially RPGs). Most of my books & OCs have some inspiration rooted in video games.
I'm also a huge fan of animated media. Disney, Dreamworks, Studio Ghibli, give me all of it!
November 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 17
Outside of writing, most of y'all probably know I'm a big gamer (especially RPGs). Most of my books & OCs have some inspiration rooted in video games.
I'm also a huge fan of animated media. Disney, Dreamworks, Studio Ghibli, give me all of it!
Outside of writing, most of y'all probably know I'm a big gamer (especially RPGs). Most of my books & OCs have some inspiration rooted in video games.
I'm also a huge fan of animated media. Disney, Dreamworks, Studio Ghibli, give me all of it!
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 16
According to legend in the Cadist faith, the monk Cadell defeated a company of faumen soldiers single-handed on the shore of Lake Buxlow south central Alezon.
The truth is much less impressive, though the Cadists *are* effective propagandists.
According to legend in the Cadist faith, the monk Cadell defeated a company of faumen soldiers single-handed on the shore of Lake Buxlow south central Alezon.
The truth is much less impressive, though the Cadists *are* effective propagandists.
November 16, 2025 at 6:28 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 16
According to legend in the Cadist faith, the monk Cadell defeated a company of faumen soldiers single-handed on the shore of Lake Buxlow south central Alezon.
The truth is much less impressive, though the Cadists *are* effective propagandists.
According to legend in the Cadist faith, the monk Cadell defeated a company of faumen soldiers single-handed on the shore of Lake Buxlow south central Alezon.
The truth is much less impressive, though the Cadists *are* effective propagandists.
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 16
Definitely a plantser. I tend to write outlines of the basic framework for a story. However, once I actually start writing, it's not uncommon for my characters to take a detour & run off to do their own thing.
Keeps me on my toes, at least...😅
Definitely a plantser. I tend to write outlines of the basic framework for a story. However, once I actually start writing, it's not uncommon for my characters to take a detour & run off to do their own thing.
Keeps me on my toes, at least...😅
November 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 16
Definitely a plantser. I tend to write outlines of the basic framework for a story. However, once I actually start writing, it's not uncommon for my characters to take a detour & run off to do their own thing.
Keeps me on my toes, at least...😅
Definitely a plantser. I tend to write outlines of the basic framework for a story. However, once I actually start writing, it's not uncommon for my characters to take a detour & run off to do their own thing.
Keeps me on my toes, at least...😅
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 15
The largest & most important river in Livoria is the Great Ardei. Almost splitting the realm in two down the center, the capital city Whistlevale was built upon the delta where it meets the Central Sea & serves as a major thoroughfare for transport.
The largest & most important river in Livoria is the Great Ardei. Almost splitting the realm in two down the center, the capital city Whistlevale was built upon the delta where it meets the Central Sea & serves as a major thoroughfare for transport.
November 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 15
The largest & most important river in Livoria is the Great Ardei. Almost splitting the realm in two down the center, the capital city Whistlevale was built upon the delta where it meets the Central Sea & serves as a major thoroughfare for transport.
The largest & most important river in Livoria is the Great Ardei. Almost splitting the realm in two down the center, the capital city Whistlevale was built upon the delta where it meets the Central Sea & serves as a major thoroughfare for transport.
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 14
Compared to Earth, many Nixtralian realms are more progressive & accepting of what we know as LGBTQ+.
Same-sex & polycule relationships are much more common there, especially in more progressive realms like Livoria following the Faumen War.
Compared to Earth, many Nixtralian realms are more progressive & accepting of what we know as LGBTQ+.
Same-sex & polycule relationships are much more common there, especially in more progressive realms like Livoria following the Faumen War.
November 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 14
Compared to Earth, many Nixtralian realms are more progressive & accepting of what we know as LGBTQ+.
Same-sex & polycule relationships are much more common there, especially in more progressive realms like Livoria following the Faumen War.
Compared to Earth, many Nixtralian realms are more progressive & accepting of what we know as LGBTQ+.
Same-sex & polycule relationships are much more common there, especially in more progressive realms like Livoria following the Faumen War.