Name: Storytelling
Storytelling is the oral skill and tradition of sharing a story with another person.
Stories have many purposes in Idalos. They give people an avenue to entertain each other, to pass along information, to share warnings and morals, and to feel more connected with the mortal experience by reminding the listener that they are not alone.
Storytelling varies from city to city, and from culture to culture. Each culture has its own stories that speak to their values, beliefs, morals, and important symbols. In Rharne, for example, there are common stories told over and over again about Ilaren, about Faldrun, and about the achievements of the Lightning Knights and the Thunder Priestesses. City “legends” are typically those who can drink a lot or who are impressive fighters and, because of this, their stories have been passed along (often with some new exaggeration or twist) through time. Because of the high value Rharnians place on tavern entertainment and social gatherings, bard or storyteller can usually be found entertaining a small crowd in any tavern within the city.
There is also a long tradition of storytelling on Scalvoris. There are legends told of Immortals' Tongue, the island that plays host to Immortal shrines and strange lights. Storytellers are welcomed in inns and taverns, and are often given a spare bed if they need it. Scalvoris also has a holiday, the 24th of Ymiden, which specifically celebrates the Immortal Cassion and his Stories domain.
Storytelling is a very valuable skill for bards, entertainers, teachers, politicians, and parents. It is used both in the public domain – for example, in taverns and at public gatherings – and in the private domain – for example, within a group of friends or between a mother and her child.
Storytelling can also be a great complementary skill for Acting, Leadership, Persuasion, Rhetoric, Singing, Teaching and Writing.
The Art of Storytelling:
Structure (simple structure - beginning, middle, end - vs. more complex)
Setting
Plot
Characters
Theme
Ways to Tell Stories:
Long Form
Fable
Folk Tale
Short Story
Epic
Poem
Song
The Elements of Telling a Story:
Vocal Variety (incl. softer/louder, character voices)
Imagery
Rhythm
Drama (incl. emotion)
Appeal to the Audience
Novice: 0-25
The Novice Storyteller is someone who is new to the craft. They are just beginning to learn the structure of good storytelling, and often have a hard time weaving together a coherent tale from beginning to end. They tend to include too few details or too many, which results in failing to capture the listener’s attention, and their stories are often convoluted. This can be a frustrating level, because the Novice is often all too aware of what a good story sounds like; they just have a difficult time replicating it.
Competent: 26-50
Expert: 51-75
Master: 76-100
The Master Storyteller makes the story come alive and has developed their own unique and recognizable techniques to telling stories.. Those who have had the privilege and the pleasure of listening to a Master tell a story often claim that they could see the images come to life before them. The Master pulls his or her listeners into the tale so completely that the listener often fails to recognize that time is passing because they are entirely present. The Master Storyteller can call up emotions with just a few simple words, and can elicit in his or her listeners laughter, fear, tears, and anger with little more than a poignant image or truthful dialogue.
Credit: Rumour
Storytelling is the oral skill and tradition of sharing a story with another person.
Stories have many purposes in Idalos. They give people an avenue to entertain each other, to pass along information, to share warnings and morals, and to feel more connected with the mortal experience by reminding the listener that they are not alone.
Storytelling varies from city to city, and from culture to culture. Each culture has its own stories that speak to their values, beliefs, morals, and important symbols. In Rharne, for example, there are common stories told over and over again about Ilaren, about Faldrun, and about the achievements of the Lightning Knights and the Thunder Priestesses. City “legends” are typically those who can drink a lot or who are impressive fighters and, because of this, their stories have been passed along (often with some new exaggeration or twist) through time. Because of the high value Rharnians place on tavern entertainment and social gatherings, bard or storyteller can usually be found entertaining a small crowd in any tavern within the city.
There is also a long tradition of storytelling on Scalvoris. There are legends told of Immortals' Tongue, the island that plays host to Immortal shrines and strange lights. Storytellers are welcomed in inns and taverns, and are often given a spare bed if they need it. Scalvoris also has a holiday, the 24th of Ymiden, which specifically celebrates the Immortal Cassion and his Stories domain.
Storytelling is a very valuable skill for bards, entertainers, teachers, politicians, and parents. It is used both in the public domain – for example, in taverns and at public gatherings – and in the private domain – for example, within a group of friends or between a mother and her child.
Storytelling can also be a great complementary skill for Acting, Leadership, Persuasion, Rhetoric, Singing, Teaching and Writing.
The Art of Storytelling:
Structure (simple structure - beginning, middle, end - vs. more complex)
Setting
Plot
Characters
Theme
Ways to Tell Stories:
Long Form
Fable
Folk Tale
Short Story
Epic
Poem
Song
The Elements of Telling a Story:
Vocal Variety (incl. softer/louder, character voices)
Imagery
Rhythm
Drama (incl. emotion)
Appeal to the Audience
Novice: 0-25
The Novice Storyteller is someone who is new to the craft. They are just beginning to learn the structure of good storytelling, and often have a hard time weaving together a coherent tale from beginning to end. They tend to include too few details or too many, which results in failing to capture the listener’s attention, and their stories are often convoluted. This can be a frustrating level, because the Novice is often all too aware of what a good story sounds like; they just have a difficult time replicating it.
Competent: 26-50
Expert: 51-75
Master: 76-100
The Master Storyteller makes the story come alive and has developed their own unique and recognizable techniques to telling stories.. Those who have had the privilege and the pleasure of listening to a Master tell a story often claim that they could see the images come to life before them. The Master pulls his or her listeners into the tale so completely that the listener often fails to recognize that time is passing because they are entirely present. The Master Storyteller can call up emotions with just a few simple words, and can elicit in his or her listeners laughter, fear, tears, and anger with little more than a poignant image or truthful dialogue.
Credit: Rumour
