Talkback for Solari Arc 1
Summary
Brennan Lee Mulligan, Erika Ishii, and Aabria Iyengar discuss the first arc of Solari, answering fan questions about character development and world-building. They reflect on pivotal moments for their characters, the collaborative creation of Chi’s backstory, and the thematic depth of the narrative. The episode also features humorous tangents about spaceship aesthetics, the meaning behind in-universe names, and Aabria’s recent graphic novel Kickstarter success.
Topics discussed
Intro, Panama trip, and competitive childbirth leaderboard
Juicy booties: Spaceships vs. Characters
Character hearts: Excelsiel's laser eyes and self-acceptance
GM perspective, preludes, and creative control
Dune comparisons, jokes, and the 'Poetry Man' story
Theology of names, crows, and the importance of play
Z's backstory, Ho Tortuga, and narrative dissonance
Abrea's secrets and Excelsiel's lack of backstory
Chi's archetype, Zadavin's name, and Arc 2 preview
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