To keep all documents relating to the October Preparation Challenge for NaNoWriMo |
The Mindwalk Pavilion Chapter 1 Attempting the Mindwalk Room in Chester Castle Boudica taking the challenge of the Mindwalk Pavilion Bridget’s commentary on who is present and participating Bodica’s POV description of what is happening Chapter 2 Coronation Boudica declared Queen Feast and celebrations in castle halls and courtyards Whispered conversations of disquiet Llewelyn puts idea of rape into Dafydd’s mind Chapter 3 Attempted rape of Boudica Drunken Dafydd makes his attack on new Queen Bridget renders him incapable by cutting his hamstrings Chapter 4 Aftermath of rape attempt – Council Meeting Dafydd sentenced to death, but no torture. Boudica deeply unhappy at his betrayal of their childhood friendship Cecil questions Dafydd before his execution, and promises a quick death Chapter 5 Arrival of Bayezid Bayezid wishes to attempt the Mindwalk Pavilion Made clear that anyone can attempt this, though this is not usually anyone outside of the Celts Change of tack by Bayezid Scheming of Bayezid’s brother. Chapter 6 Roman block Meeting of Pater, Prefect and Bernardo Bruno – to discuss implications of Boudica as Queen Prefect of Iberia to seek Boudica’s hand in marriage Private discussion between Pater and Bruno about the secret project and it’s progress Chapter 7 Polish block Pater Mattias and others discuss Boudica, decide to suggest an alliance – and to send an ambassador to propose this. Chapter 8 Albion Court Boudica in discussions with Roger Asham and John Dee about new library – expanding the existing to become a new Alexandrian Library – discussion of Technology as a way forwards plans to create a centre for Technological study and advancement – and to poach European Scientists etc Chapter 9 Reflection Boudica enters the Mindwalk Pavilion alone. Hints of it being more, her explorations. Chapter 10 Roman Block The Mithraides – introduction of Iliaster – description of his past Description of his studies, the effects on him. His breakthrough discovery (aided by a chance piece of intelligence about Bayezid’s arrival Chapter 11 Rome block Meeting of Iliaster, Pater, Bernardo Bruno and Prefect of Iberia Plot described. Pater persuaded to commit troops. Chapter 12 Wheels in Motion Preparations for Invasion Boudica and Council learn of Invasion preparations Singing the Prefect’s beard – Ship building harrying Capture of Henry the Navigators Library Chapter 13 Assassination of William Cecil Aftermath of assassination Immanent threat of Invasion force Boudica and Council assemble in Mindwalk Pavilion Chapter 14 Attack on Boudica and Council by Iliaster Heroic self sacrifice of council member Mental conflict of Boudica and Iliaster. Iliaster taunts Boudica about Cecil’s death Boudica’s anger – Iliaster wiped out of the Mindwalk Pavilion All of Council also swept from Pavilion by force of ‘blast’ Chapter 15 Climax Boudica discovers inner strength to create storm on her own Europe in darkness – Boudica’s power darkens the sky as far away as Rome causing massive consternation. Description of destruction of Iberian fleet Chapter 16 Resolution Boudica’s power expended, drawn into Mindwalk, following a new pathway Glimpse of new potential beyond her known experience there. Chapter 17 Closure Tying up loose ends |