More story development

Title - ???

Log Line

• After saving his sister from their father, the evil King, Remington leads a band of people and magical creatures on a long treacherous journey to freedom

Pitch Line

• royal children + adventure with magic
• The Hobbit + magic with a panther sidekick

Moral

• Happiness and safety is more important than following traditions

What's at stake if they fail? 

• Remington's sister is at stake for being sold away, while Remington gets forced onto the throne and still under the king's control.

Cast of characters

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Settings

- metaphors for settings

• Castle - a dark, evil, lifeless, and cold, but still abundant in decorations, food, etc. "pride rock" metaphor- lion's (kings) den 
• village - bright, good, full of life, warm, but poor. 

Touchstones

• Prince of Egypt 
• Lord of the Rings/Hobbit 
• Fiddler on the Roof 

Authenticity and empathy

• Remington and his sister are victims in the castle, who get repeatedly abused by their father/king.

Rituals/holidays

• Castle celebration - to honor and give to the king 
• Magic Festivals - celebrates magic
• Element holidays - celebrates each element of magic 
• Day of sacrifice - day to remember the ancestors and sacrifice to them 

Values

• Respect of authority and of hierarchy 
• Traditions are significant 
• Family & Community
• Contribution in society, meaningful work & resourcefulness 
• Loyalty
• Maintaining reputation 
• Wisdom 
• Comfort and pleasure 
• Generosity 
• Ambition and willingness

3 Acts

1. Exposition and Inciting Incident - The "honorable" king is revealed to be abusive towards his children. Remington resists taking any royal responsibility. Incident: King threatens to sell off Remington's sister to manipulate Remington into taking up his duties. The siblings plan an escape so they can stay together and flee from the Kings control. 
2. Rising action and Conflict - They set off onto their journey, getting some help along the way. Some "helpers" scheme to return them to the castle for a sizable prize set by the king. They must disguise themselves to hide from the people hunting for them.
3. Climax and Resolution - The king and part of his army catch up to Remington, and they confront each other. A battle begins and they each fight using their magical abilities. Ultimately the king won, however Remington was able to slip out of their control again with some help from his friends. Remington and his sister make a final run, and reach a hidden, magical village, where the villagers welcomed them, took them in, and prepared for them a huge feast.