Austere

In this episode, we look at the power of the unadorned. We explore the Austere archetype and why stripping away the noise often reveals the most unyielding truths of a character. In this episode, we discuss: The Medieval Model: Using the "Architecture of Silence" found in Cistercian monks to create characters who cannot be bribed or tempted. The Weight of Less: How the "Precedent" of an austere character's silence ensures that when they finally speak, every other character in the room is forced to listen. In your current draft, are you hiding a character’s weakness, or have you stripped the room bare to see what they are actually made of when the fire goes out? Subscribe for more episodes!