Inspiration from a Picture

A few questions to get you going...

Who lives on top of that mountain?

If no human being has ever set foot on the summit of that mountain before you (or your character), how does that make you (or your character) feel? Describe the emotions. Why? What's behind them? What struggle, sacrifice, pain, conflict had to be overcome or endured to get to that summit?

Is that foggy mist or forest fire smoke in the picture? What does that signify in terms of story (what your character has done or is about to do)? Is it a positive or negative (more conflict/problems to overcome)?

If you (or your character) meets up with one of the creatures of the forest, is it a friendly meeting or one of danger? For who? You or the creature? Why? What happens? If it is a friendly meeting, what sort of "relationship" forms between human and animal?

What other humans might also be in this scene that would pose grave danger to your character? Why? How?

Any discoveries made? What kind? What impact do they have on your character and story?

Why will your character never forget this place?