Epics of India

Figure 1:  Bow and Arrow  Pixabay "It’s not too late to turn back. You can let go of your anger." said Arjuna, bow in hand. "Silence Arjuna, the Pandus are spoiled and this is my day of retribution!" says Karna, sneering and pointing his finger into Arjuna's face. Karna growls to Arjuna "I will rain down every punishment upon you that I can imagine. I will make you pay for everything that you've done to me.". And with that statement, Karna leaps at Arjuna bow drawn and arrow nocked. Arjuna hunches down, lowering his weight and shifting his left foot back, ready to dodge the impending attack. Karna looses his arrow, but Arjuna lunges right and Karna's arrow goes whistling past his ear.  Arjuna and Karna simultaneously nock their bows and strafe each other. Karna, mad with bloodlust shoots first, but Arjuna dodges again and shoots his own arrow at Karna. Karna narrowly ducks the attack and runs, weaving between trees, rocks, and other ...

Figure 1:  Karna Fights Arjuna  Flickr Wilson's realistic style makes for some interesting combat. I think I'll try to emulate that. I think I'll try rewriting Arjuna and Karna's battle in this manner. I'd also like for Karna's character to be relevant to the battle, making it clear how bitter and resentful he is. Maybe I should model his personality after Elliot Rodger. I'd like to focus the writing at describing the basic events in an intelligible and detailed manner. After learning to do this competently, I think I'll try more stylized writing. I don't think I've done an archer battle ye. I've done a gun battle, but not an archer battle. That sounds like something fun to attempt The Indian Story Book: The Five Tall Sons of Pandu  Richard Wilson

Figure 1:  Karna's Battle  Flickr The element of this story that I enjoyed the most was Karna's characterization as a bitter, slighted warrior. Its very understandable that he acts in the villainous manner that he does, but his actions till cause substantial harm. His behavior during his initial offences were admirable; he manages to remain calm and polite. However, I wish that his seething anger was better conveyed. As it is, the text relies a bit too much for the audience to realize why Karna is so angry. I think I would like to write a scene where Karna remains calm after being insulted, only to explode as soon as he is out of view. I'll have him do something really disturbing and scary, show off his combat prowess and generally have fun. The Indian Story Book: The Five Tall Sons of Pandu Richard Wilson