Your female main characters of Myeu and Ahgielle in Orrleth have the perfect blend of action, wit, and at the same time, vulnerability.  With Myeu’s magical prowess, and Ahgielle’s battle dynamics in particular, they clearly hold their own in both character, and ability amongst a predominantly male main character lineup.  Likely no one would want to mess with either of them.  Both would make for the most loyal and worthy friend, agile protector, and example of strength and resilience.  

What influenced each character’s development?

Thomas McClellan: “Well, I believe that all of the main characters in the Lost Pack except for Lospeck and Sebastian originated in a dream I had.  Obviously, the dream only gave vague outlines for the characters and start of the plot, but I still had a basis to work off from the start.  Even so, this dream was limited mostly to aesthetics, notably in Myeu’s circlet/eye, and Ahgielle’s armor/ponytail.  Though the braid was part of the dream, Ahgielle’s personality, armor detail, ponytail blade, and other weaponry were created by me through numerous sketches and redrafts.  Likewise, Myeu’s hair, ornate iris, and circlet were present in my dream, but nothing else was as crisply displayed.  In short, the core basis of the two ladies came to me in a night vision, but the rest I made up as I went along.  I am a big fan of impromptu, yet I still have a very rough outline for my story.  The world of Orrleth is no place for the weak.  As such, dynamic, powerful women from both ends of the spectrum of femininity must be included to provide a well-rounded, engaging experience.  Ahgielle’s shift in demeanor toward Tyrus and his brothers adds another persona to the mix.  Later on, Myeu will show another side not yet known.” 

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