Tino's Fantasy Archives Vol. 0 - Origin

I composed a mini collection of five soundtracks (four of which are completed for this music jam), each telling a story in the perspective of the adventurer, "Tino", and his interactions with a magical forest, separated into four seasonal tracks, one per season, and a bonus track. 

Been a while since I tried something rather ambitious. I've composed each track in different styles, particularly as a personal experiment to see which styles I am more comfortable composing in.

You can listen in any order, but I recommend listening in the following order:

"A Place of Rest" -> "A Day in a Magic Forest" -> "The Countess of Scarlet Lightning" -> "Bonus: A Place of Origin"

If you come from the future, "Song of the Wind Emperor" should (hopefully) be completed, in which case, should be listened after "A Day in a Magic Forest".

Once I learn drawing fundamentals, I'll update the cover photo of the page. As always, feedback on my soundtracks are kindly appreciated~

*Note: I have also written mini excerpts in Tino's perspective for each track, but they are partially completed. I will update the page when they're done. For now, I've written condensed versions of each excerpt, or rather, what they will be, for those curious about the contexts of my (rather crudely-built) world.

*Post-Edit Note: I forgot I can use ambience and other such sound effects to better help with the "immersion" aspect, especially with the tracks "A Place of Rest" and "A Day in a Magical Forest"... noted for next time~

VSTs used:

- LABS (Free instruments, mainly used "Autograph Grand")
- BBCSO Discover
- SINE Orchestra (Free instruments, mainly used "Berlin Free Orchestra")
- Ample Guitar M Lite + Ample Bass P Lite
- Sonatina Orchestra
- BFD Player

(Winter) A Place of Rest

The origin story of how a cabin within the forest was built; a fallen noble, and how she saved the forest and its inhabitants from extinction. Curious, Tino sets out to the forest. After hours of getting lost to the point of dusk, Tino finds the cabin, and around it, creatures you find in fairy tails (pixies, spirits, dryads, etc.). Tino asks to stay in the cabin in exchange for helping the creatures with their work the next morning.

(Spring) A Day in a Cabin

After spending a night in the cabin, Tino helps the creatures as promised. During the time, Tino begins to learn magic from the creatures so that he doesn't hurt himself while doing the harder tasks. Near the end of Spring, he overhears some of the creatures talking about a "Wind Emperor" making his way to the cabin.

(Summer) Song of the Wind Emperor (W.I.P - will be added after the music jam)

The "Wind Emperor" arrives, and immediately asks for a duel with Tino out of interest. Tino refuses at first, but the creatures recommend accepting to understand more about Wind magic. The "Wind Emperor" suggests he teach Tino about Wind magic and help with contracting a Wind Spirit, should Tino defeat him. Reluctantly, Tino accepts the duel.

After winning the duel, a butler-looking fairy approaches Tino with an invitation to a banquet with the "Countess". The "Wind Emperor" looks at the invitation with a dark expression, but insists that Tino should go and that he will accompany him.

(Autumn) The Countess of Scarlet Lightning ~ Fallen Noble

With "Wind Emperor" accompaniment to 'settle a debt', Tino finds a large manor with dense magic barriers, but was able to pass due to an attendant of the manor opening the barrier. As Tino and "Wind Emperor" enter the manor, the "Countess" appears before them, as if she manifested into existence. Red sparks briefly appear around her before disappearing. As with the "Wind Emperor", the "Countess" offers Tino a deal to learn her Scarlet Lightning and help contract a Lightning Spirit, should Tino defeat her. However, since the "Wind Emperor" accompanied Tino, he can fight alongside. After accepting the duel, strong winds and red sparks filled the manor as both the "Countess" and "Wind Emperor" make the first clash.

After winning the duel, the three clean themselves up and have a proper banquet, discussing the duel results with the manor attendants. The "Countess" then prepares arrangements for Tino and the "Wind Emperor" to stay the night.

Bonus: A Place of Origin

Tino decides to continue his adventure. Initially, he aimlessly wandered around habitable areas, collecting plants and books about the world as he went. But now, he has considered learning about magic and its current limitations, curious to see if he can break them or come up with a new type of magic. The "Wind Emperor" and the "Countess", both curious about Tino's idea, decide to accompany him on his adventures and pursuit of magical knowledge. 

…Though, they don't seem to get along that well. Although he doesn't mind their bickering, Tino starts to worry about the future, imagining a chaotic vision of the two destroying the environment and everything within their vicinity. Tino briefly ponders about the history between the "Countess" and the "Wind Emperor" before deciding to set aside the thought and begin writing onto his Travel Log the chain of events that happened since Winter.