"They say that each night, when the duties of state permit, she climbs, on foot, and limps, alone, to the highest peak of the palace, where she stands for hour after hour, seeming not to notice the cold peak winds. She says nothing at all, but simply stares upward into the dark sky and watches, with sad eyes, the slow dance of the infinite stars" - closing words
Tristan and Yvaine are preparing for the birth of their first child. Tristan is a nervous father as his wife labours to bring his daughter into the world. It's love at first sight for Tristan the moment he holds his daughter in his arms. He vows to protect her no matter what, and his promise is heard over the land of Stormhold by a witch. She is from the Lillum coven, and part of the family that Tristan destroyed all those years ago. She was called the Hidden witch, because no one has ever seen her, but now she is coming out of hiding to avenge her family once and for all. She vows to kill the Princess, and eye for three eyes. (Referring to her cousins Lamia, Mormo, and Empusa) Can Tristan save his innocent daughter or will the Hidden Witch corrupt her.
Setting: Stormhold (Fairyland)
Characters:
- Tristran Thorn
- Yvaine
- Nola
- Hidden Witch (Selena)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6255219/1/The-love-of-a-star
This is about the development of Tristran and Yvaine's relationship starting from the scene at the caravan where Tristran is turned into a mouse and Ditchwater Sal cannot see Yvaine, to the "Slaughtered Prince" Inn.
ANALYSIS: I think this piece of writing is very well written. It follows very close to the film version of this story and exactly what I imagined the book would have read like if it had been more detailed. The author stayed very close to the character's personalities, especially Yvaine. In fact, compared to the film, this piece of fa fiction is exactly the same now that I think about it. Even down to some of the dialogue. That doesn't show very much creativity and originality but the grammar is great. It makes for a good read, but because I have seen the film, I know the idea isn't an original one. That puts the story down a little in my mind.
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6299025/1/Princes-of-Stormhold-Mainly-Septimus
This is a story about the Princes of Stormhold and their lives before they died. A look briefly at the Princesses past.
ANALYSIS: This piece of fan fiction is very simple and to the point. It gives a glimpse into the mind of the Prince's of Stormhold, mainly Septimus. The novel doesn't give much depth to what the characters, especially the princes, were thinking. This fan fiction plots the brother's rivalry, even before they all rivalled for the position for King Of Stormhold. It was a little boring to read because the main theme was fishing. This is a very manly sport and something the Princes's would have enjoyed doing in their free time, possibly. Who knows? In the last section of the writing the author cleverly writes about Septimus's brothers avoiding him as they walked back to the water and then later to their horses. They worry about their youngest brother and can feel him thinking...
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6681153/1/Why-She-Glows
As Captain Shakespeare waltzes Yvaine, he "hints" at the reason why she is glowing more brightly each day. Yvaine, who believes that she only glows because she's a star, doesn't realize the truth until she dances with the charming Tristan.
ANALYSIS: Like the first link, this fan fiction is very close to the film. Almost word for word with the exception of the non-speaking dialogue being a little different. I chose this example because more characters are introduced as well as the protagonists. We meet the Captain and his crew. I like this fan fiction because it's a feel good story. We see Yvaine slowly beginning to trust Tristran and slowly fall in love with him. I'm a sucker for romance so this resonates deeply with me. I think it's a good example of the type of writing and characterization I want to get across in my fan fiction.
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6788405/1/Dinner-Aboard-The-Caspartine
Tristan and Yvaine enjoy Captain Shakespeare's hospitality aboard The Caspartine.
ANALYSIS: Now this piece of writing is the opposite of the above. We are still with Captain Shakespeare on his flying ship. But instead of Yvaine being the smitten, although she clearly is, this time we see a side of Tristran every girl dreams about. He realizes that Yvaine is quite spectacular. But he is still clumsy. Yvaine in this piece of writing is happy and carefree as she tastes earth food. This is a nice comparison to her earlier personality of hostility and meanness. I want to capture the essence of the true Yvaine and Tristran and I feel this example helps me paint the characters in my head. This is an original piece as there is no Dinner Aboard The Caspartine in either the novel or the film. It is quite refreshing.
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7539458/3/A-Star-in-the-Sky
This is the story of Yvaine and Tristian's daughter, Imelda, as she finds out about her family tree on both sides of the wall.
ANALYSIS: Now we get to the end of the story. Tristran and Yvaine's daughter. An original idea completely as we never read or see Tristran and Yvaine ever having children. This makes the reader think of possibilities and scenarios where there maybe is a daughter and what she would be like and look like. But, I find this story lacking substance. It just seems like the author copied and pasted words onto a document. It doesn't ring true to the original motif and jut doesn't flow. There is no back story except for the fact that Yvaine tells her daughter that she had once been a star.I would have loved to read this story again if it was more complex and three dimensional. Right now it lacks writing ability and a hook to grab me.
POV: Third Person
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