Writing Sonia

Sonia is a strong young woman whose mother disappeared when she was very young.  Her father (Jack) raised her and her sister (Krissy) the best he could.   She has spent almost her whole life learning the way of the sword.  It is a passion that blossomed inside of her the first day she saw Alex practicing in a field alone.  It is a passion that her father has tried to forbid her from having.  A passion that her sister doesn't understand and despises.  It is a passion that no one in her village thinks she should follow.  Sonia, however, doesn't care what anyone else thinks.  One of the reasons she strives to be the best is because she wants to protect her family.  Even though the of her mother's disappearance is a mystery, Sonia refuses to believe that her family will be safe if she were to follow in her sister's footsteps - being a "proper" lady, wearing dresses, and searching for a husband.

Sonia has a strong will and passionate heart, which is what intrigued Alex.  Despite Jack's wishes for his daughter to not take part in learning how to use a sword, Alex encourages her and takes her to her first Tournament.  (The Tournaments is a platform for anyone who is skilled with a sword to compete for riches and a special gift from Lord Vertas.)  It is at that Tournament that her obsession roots itself in her.  She is a young child when she attends, but she knows she is going to take part and win one day.  Her resolve to never be helpless, to be the best swordsman, to always have the strength to protect her family becomes unwavering.   Even when she encounters the orbs of fire.

As with most stories I write, Sonia encounters more than one person should have to.   And unfortunately, the things she encounters are not what she is prepared for.  First the Ortal (creatures rumored to hate trespassers and are able to tear people into pieces) followed immediately by the orbs of fire.  From that moment on, Sonia's eyes are opened to a world she had never considered existed.   With the Tournament quickly approaching, everything around her seems to be trying to prevent her from doing so.  Her determination to be in the Tournament keeps her focused.  It's all she's ever wanted, and nothing's going to keep her away.

Plus, with a mentor like Alex in her corner, I wouldn't lose sight of my goal either.  😉