Elm_nate
By yun
Setting:
The story takes place in a post-war forested region known as Letiere, a once-burned land slowly returning to life. The forest holds ancient memory and power, manifesting through the “Elm of Memory,” an enormous tree tied to the forgotten past.
Main Characters:
Lia: A 15-year-old girl with long black wavy hair and a few loose braids. Wears a practical tunic made from coarse cotton, riding trousers, and a leather corset belt. She has the mysterious ability to communicate with plants and sense the memory of the forest.
Kalen: A young man in his early 20s, formerly of noble blood but now a quiet swordsman. He wears a restructured medieval court uniform with no insignia, and has medium-length naturally wavy dark hair. Calm, observant, unknowingly drawn to Lia’s presence.
Saelen: An older man with gray, unkempt hair and sightless gray eyes. Once a warrior, now cloaked in silence. Wears linen layers and a heavy worn cloak. Though blind, he ‘hears’ the forest better than anyone.
Count Alnor: A calculating nobleman in his late 30s. Dresses in black and red armor, a symbol of his power. He plots to reclaim the forest not just militarily, but for its dormant magic. Cold, elegant, and dangerously composed.
Locations:
Edgewood – The misty outer edge of the forest, where red stakes mark military intrusion.
The Elm of Memory – A sacred tree that channels ancient memories of war and fire.
Forgotten Ruins – The shattered remains of a war archive, overgrown with moss.
Silent Pathway – A quiet trail where Lia, Kalen, and Saelen begin walking together.
Cliff Over Letiere – Alnor’s strategic high ground, where he observes the forest and prepares his conquest.
Comic Summary (5 Panels):
Panel 1 – “The Intrusion Begins”
In the misty forest of Edgewood, soldiers hammer wooden stakes tied with red string into the ground. Lia hides behind a tree, watching quietly, tension in her eyes.
Visual cues: soft natural fog, worn armor, ancient trees, silent tension.
Panel 2 – “The Memory Awakens”
Lia touches the Elm of Memory. Leaves tremble, light shifts—and the forest shows her visions of a great fire, fallen crests, and scorched soil.
Visual cues: golden light, surreal overlay of past and present, embers floating in the air.
Panel 3 – “The First Encounter”
Among mossy ruins, Lia meets Saelen. A moment later, Kalen appears from the shadows. None recognize the others, but something draws them together.
Visual cues: cracked pillars, mist, a triangle composition of the three characters.
Panel 4 – “Silent Companions”
The trio walks along the Silent Pathway. Lia leads, Saelen and Kalen follow in quiet unity.
Visual cues: footprints in soft dirt, filtered light, forest silence.
Panel 5 – “The Count’s Plan”
Count Alnor stands atop a cliff overlooking the forest. Soldiers unroll a map behind him as he declares:
“Take Letiere. Averlen will fall. Then the north will kneel.”
Visual cues: overcast light, wind-blown cloak, strategic coldness.
Tone & Style:
Mood: restrained, cold, atmospheric
Visuals: semi-realistic or hyper-realistic illustration
Camera: cinematic framing, backlight, close-ups and wide shots alternating
No comedy, no narration—emotion conveyed visually and through sparse dialogue
Story Content
Setting:
The story takes place in a post-war forested region known as Letiere, a once-burned land slowly returning to life.
The forest holds ancient memory and power, manifesting through the “Elm of Memory,” an enormous tree tied to the forgotten past.
Main Characters:
Lia: A 15-year-old girl with long black wavy hair and a few loose braids.
Wears a practical tunic made from coarse cotton, riding trousers, and a leather corset belt.
She has the mysterious ability to communicate with plants and sense the memory of the forest.
Kalen: A young man in his early 20s, formerly of noble blood but now a quiet swordsman.
He wears a restructured medieval court uniform with no insignia, and has medium-length naturally wavy dark hair.
Calm, observant, unknowingly drawn to Lia’s presence.
Saelen: An older man with gray, unkempt hair and sightless gray eyes.
Once a warrior, now cloaked in silence.
Wears linen layers and a heavy worn cloak.
Though blind, he ‘hears’ the forest better than anyone.
Count Alnor: A calculating nobleman in his late 30s.
Dresses in black and red armor, a symbol of his power.
He plots to reclaim the forest not just militarily, but for its dormant magic.
Cold, elegant, and dangerously composed.
Locations:
Edgewood – The misty outer edge of the forest, where red stakes mark military intrusion.
The Elm of Memory – A sacred tree that channels ancient memories of war and fire.
Forgotten Ruins – The shattered remains of a war archive, overgrown with moss.
Panel 1 – “The Intrusion Begins”
In the misty forest of Edgewood, soldiers hammer wooden stakes tied with red string into the ground. Lia hides behind a tree, watching quietly, tension in her eyes.
Visual cues: soft natural fog, worn armor, ancient trees, silent tension.
Panel 2 – “The Memory Awakens”
Lia touches the Elm of Memory. Leaves tremble, light shifts—and the forest shows her visions of a great fire, fallen crests, and scorched soil.
Visual cues: golden light, surreal overlay of past and present, embers floating in the air.
Panel 3 – “The First Encounter”
Among mossy ruins, Lia meets Saelen. A moment later, Kalen appears from the shadows. None recognize the others, but something draws them together.
Visual cues: cracked pillars, mist, a triangle composition of the three characters.
Panel 4 – “The Count’s Plan”
Count Alnor stands atop a cliff overlooking the forest. Soldiers unroll a map behind him as he declares:
“Take Letiere. Averlen will fall. Then the north will kneel.”
Visual cues: overcast light, wind-blown cloak, strategic coldness.
Panel 5 – “Silent Companions”
The trio walks along the Silent Pathway. Lia leads, Saelen and Kalen follow in quiet unity.
Visual cues: footprints in soft dirt, filtered light, forest silence.
