Desert Soulfire Meets the Chimera
This series was inspired by Teagan at Teagansbooks. Both her endless creativity and ongoing vignettes have inspired me to try some new writing styles. I’m going to try an ongoing series with the misadventures of Muse Brad. And now his alter ego, Desert Soulfire, has surfaced with an itch to wander the fanciful faerie forests.
It all started on a rainy day, when MB was stuck inside healing from a bout with Moka Fever. Teagan messaged us about a faerie naming ceremony. To find your magic faerie name, read more on Teagan’s post called Come out to Play Thistledown. Being the rebel he is, Muse Brad wasn’t happy with his formal naming of Glimmer Dragonfly, nor the scary name Chimera Soulfire. So after another flight of fancy inspired by Moka, MB settled on Desert Soulfire. He resonates with the desert for its open vistas, solitude, and gorgeous sunsets.
However, in reading the definitions for chimera, MB and I agree, the name Chimera Soulfire fits him on so many levels. He is often viewed as feminine or androgynous due to his sensitive nature, and dangerous due to his chameleon ways. And much of what Muse Brad wants boils down to fanciful longings that are impossible dreams. On a related note, the song The Impossible Dream was an early favorite with Muse Brad.
So the stage is set for our new character, Chimera Soulfire, as he wanders the desert in search of the lost desert faerie tribe Soul Swallowers.
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Tee-hee! I’m glad to inspire, Brad. Nice to meet Chimera Soulfire, but it sounds like he might get himself into trouble! Hugs.
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Yes, you definitely inspire me Teagan. Thanks! He’s a pistol, now if I can find him to start on the first adventure.
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Desert soulfire sounds pretty cool but Chimera is quite fitting! Looking forward to reading more about this alter ego 😊
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Thanks Bel. We agree and hope to find new adventures in the desert fairae lands.
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I like Chimera Soulfire!
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It’s growing on me too!
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Beautiful & compelling post Brad. The photo grabs my heart. Your words touch my soul. Thankful for your posts.
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My sincere pleasure Andrea. Thanks for your kind words. It’s nice to be acknowledged and received on a soul level. Hugs and blessings…
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Ha ha ha. I love how you spin off on other posts and ideas. So funny. I’m Stranglevine Frostbite, a name I prefer of Flora Twinkle, which my mercenary muse can’t tolerate without wanting to quit. I’m looking forward to Muse Brad’s… I mean Chimera Soulfire’s… adventures as he searches for the fairy Soul Swallowers. 🙂
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Thank you Diana. I’ve had fun with these muse posts and possible new direction for writing.
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LOL…(shakes head). I realize that weeks and weeks ago I said with 36 characters I had to shut off taking any more character names for Thistledown. But how could I resist Chimera Soulfire or Stranglevine Frostbite? Somehow I will add them when Thistledown comes back from hiatus. Hugs Diana and Brad. Happy new week.
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I would be honored. Thanks Teagan.
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Only if convenient, Teagan. It’s fun to play along in my own mind. 🙂 Brad is hysterical the way he picks up on these things. I get such a kick out of his imagination.
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Thanks Diana. The question is will I follow through with the story idea? I’m already losing my motivation. 🙂
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And that’s perfectly fine. I enjoy your inspiration wherever it goes. 😀
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Wonderful that you are embracing your other half dear Brad.. and I am sure that Chimera Soulfire will bring us to many fanciful adventures fitting for any Being with Wings or otherwise.. :-D.. Teagan is a most excellent story teller and I have been lax of late in reading other than her Thistledown series, which totally grasped me by my own wings.. I have much to catch up on here within the desert of blog land..
I look forward Brad to the series…. Hope you have an enjoyable week my friend
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Thanks Sue. I hope to fully embrace this part of myself and find new adventures to write and live. Yes, Teagan is a wonderful storyteller full of passion and creativity. May we fly on wings of love and creativity!
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You couldn’t have picked a better inspiration than Teagan…I like what you’re doing and can’t wait to hear more….love the name!!
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Thanks Kirt. I still have mixed feelings, but that’s my nature. We’ll see what mischief this muse can stir up. 🙂
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