I sketched out the main plot by hitting upon 9 major scenes that form the scaffolding of the plot. Hopefully I’ll be able to plan scenes to lead into and out of these scenes to fill the rest of the space between them. For those interested, these major scenes are based on K. M. Weiland’s Story Structure.

Warning! While this will be edited, some of these plot points might stay the same in a final version of this book. This might spoil the story for you!

Hook

Kel, the main character, hurries down stream to delivery some exotic spices on time to the major city of Mosrod

Inciting Incident

Our antagonist (as yet unnamed evil cleric) learns that Ivy is “The Robin.” With a deadline for her to be chosen, the resolve to send her away.

Key Event

Miss Mellien, Ivy’s teacher, asks Kel to take them to a town far away from Mosrod and, being low on money, he agrees.

1st Plot Point

After being followed, the group is attacked by supposed cultists. They learn that the attackers are clerics of Lilless and sent by Master Seranghast. Kel commits to help the 2 women escape.

1st Pinch Point

Seranghast meets with diplomats, who pledge their armies to catch the supposed thieves, our heroes.

Turning Point

After a fight where Ivy unlocks her true magical powers, they escape Rathaidra into the marshes of Elmroth. They think they are safe, but then they come upon the Elmorth navy waiting for them.

2nd Pinch Point

Seranghast confronts dissidents, killing them with some sort of magical attack. She seizes control of the magical counsel.

3rd Plot Point

After Mellien sacrifices herself, they are surrounded by the navies. To preserve the Abni, Kel surrenders Ivy to them.

Climax

Kel, Jerol, and Hob break into the Legemy to rescue Ivy, bring her to the central chambers, and she is chosen as “The Robin.”