However, have you consider having the god himself bring her over? A handsome stranger shows up, turns on the charm, and offers to whisk her away. She agrees, thinking he means Paris or Bali...
Or maybe it's as simple as him saying "let's go get something to eat," and the next thing you know--she's at a medieval (or whatever your setting is) banquet.
Of course, this depends on several things. First of all, how much characterization did you intend for your gods to have? Were they just mythical figures, or are they getting starring or supporting roles?
Second, why does he want to bring her over in the first place? Is she the subject of a prophecy, or a powerful warrior/sorceress/etc., whose job it is to save the world? If so, because he tricked her, she's probably going to feel less than charitable towards him and not at all inclined to do as he wishes. Right there, you have a new source of conflict. (And, if you're story is inclined that way, perhaps even a potential romance.)
You know, I really like the idea of the 'meddling god' character. I may have to store it away for use in a future story.
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Date: 2008-10-28 09:35 pm (UTC)However, have you consider having the god himself bring her over? A handsome stranger shows up, turns on the charm, and offers to whisk her away. She agrees, thinking he means Paris or Bali...
Or maybe it's as simple as him saying "let's go get something to eat," and the next thing you know--she's at a medieval (or whatever your setting is) banquet.
Of course, this depends on several things. First of all, how much characterization did you intend for your gods to have? Were they just mythical figures, or are they getting starring or supporting roles?
Second, why does he want to bring her over in the first place? Is she the subject of a prophecy, or a powerful warrior/sorceress/etc., whose job it is to save the world? If so, because he tricked her, she's probably going to feel less than charitable towards him and not at all inclined to do as he wishes. Right there, you have a new source of conflict. (And, if you're story is inclined that way, perhaps even a potential romance.)
You know, I really like the idea of the 'meddling god' character. I may have to store it away for use in a future story.