Welcome!! 

Things are getting intense, huh? We only have five more chapters until the end of this arc. Time really flies! As a break from the angst we are currently experiencing, we will be doing an author Q&A. These are questions that I've gathered through socmed, general interest, and questions from other authors!!

1. Who are you?

I'm TheChosenGiraffe, but I also go by Syd. If you know me through my fanfics, I go by MusingsoftheUnamused. 

I am a writer, voice director, game dev, and vtuber. I specialize in otome games, angst, and 2D old men. It's a pleasure to… officially meet all of you!

2. How did you come up with this idea?

I was taking a theater class. One of our assignments was to create either sets or costumes for certain scenes in A Midsummer's Night Dream. I thought a fairy king was a cool concept, and thus the idea was born.

3. Do you have concepts of the characters?

Yes, I do! I always make collages of references for my characters. Here are some character profiles of Cahira, Alder, and Stolas.

4. How did you come up with names?

I hate naming things. I get so indecisive. So, I make a list and then I ask my discord what names they like best. And then, I made a decision based on what they liked! A majority of the names I choose do pertain to their personality or story. I hope you guys have noticed that! 

(except Vurg. That was completely random)

5. If this were set in modern times, what would they be doing?

Cahira would probably be a music or writing teacher! My band teacher in middle school and my English teacher in high school were absolutely amazing and helped foster my love of music and writing. They really helped me grow. I think she'd love to do the same for others.

Alder would definitely work part time at a plant shop. He would probably have one of those romance cliches where he comes from an affluent family, but chooses to work anyway doing what he loves. And he loves plants!

Stolas would be a CEO of some company. I think it would fit him if he was in charge of something. You know those CEOs in kdramas that are emotionally constipated and kinda mean? Yeah, that would be Stolas.

6. Does this story align with the games you make?

In a way, yes. I think I try to have a similar tone throughout everything I write. Angst, hidden lessons, having someone to relate to… I try to include that in all of my works. 

7. Would you ever make a cookbook with all the recipes?

Absolutely! Once we're further in the story, I'd love to make a cookbook on all the recipes, plus little character blurbs. it would be so fun!

8. Would these characters get along well with other characters in your book?

Oh, most definitely. Cahira and Davinia (The Villainess Just Wants to Eat!!) would be besties. Alder would get along great with Cenric (The Villainess Just Wants to Eat!!). Stolas and Andre (The Librarian) would be bratty besties. As for the upcoming characters… that's a different story.

9. Why are you a giraffe?

Because I'm tall! I am 5'11 (everyone insists I'm 6'). People used to call me a giraffe, so now I am one.

10. Why did you choose to make the main couple asexual? 

I am asexual myself. I have a thread on twitter naming all my ace characters, but I wanted to really highlight an ace romance. It's a special thing to me and something I don't see often. I wanted some representation for ace people just like me. And I hope they'll enjoy it!

Author Questions:

These are questions that other Tapas creators have given me! Give them some love <3

11. What piece do you wish you had NOT written into your story? (Huebot, author of The Reincarnated Shapeshifter's Godly Feast)

I think maybe the fight with Vurg. While I do enjoy it, I kind of wanted it to drag out longer. Maybe have the bartender interrupt later. I would also have extended Vurg's presence in the story. And drunken shenanigans between Vurg and Cahira.

12. What was your playlist while writing (if any?)? (GiveMeThatBread, author of Mirror, Mirror on the Wall)

I listen to so many things, I don't really have a set playlist. I've been really into Japanese shoegaze lately and lots, and lots of Sukekiyo. But I do actually have a playlist for the webnovel!! You can listen to it here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ar269eYVkiNWiuVbBp0EF?si=tPGHtmXrSRSnREiwK-mN3A

13. Favorite detail you decided not to include. (Tiv, author of A Crownes Game)

How truly big and beautiful Elfil Forest actually is. It's teeming with life. I grew up in the woods and I loved to just sit outside, play pretend, or listen to the sounds of nature. In Elfil Forest, you see critters everywhere. I described some of them, but there are many more to discover.

14. Who is secretly your favorite character (main cast or side character) to write? (Racheldenucci, author of My Useless Job)

I will go with two: Cahira and Stolas.

While Cahira and I are both musicians and love to tell stories, she is infinitely more brave and extroverted than I am. It's a challenge to write that but so much fun. I get to pretend to be outgoing!

Stolas is my favorite because of how sassy it is and how that ties into his background. He adds a very interesting dynamic with Cahira and Alder. Not to mention, he's one of the most important people and a bridge for a lot of plotlines in the story.

15. What’s something you wanted to spoil but had to resist? (Narwhal, author of Crossing Dimensions) 

This is one that was actually asked multiple times!! There's so much I want to spoil just because I'm so excited for the direction of the story. For what's happening currently, it would have to be Stolas and his background. I think it adds more depth to him and puts into perspective how fleeting time really is, especially to someone like him.

And… that's all for this Q&A! Thank you all so much for your questions. I hope you enjoyed these! We'll get back to our regularly scheduled chapters tomorrow.