Topic Research: Tricksters

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Roman de Renart (Public Domain)

            I ended up deciding to go with the theme of tricksters. I thought about doing Thor vs. Marvel Thor but I think copyright issues may make that a bit of a tough time. I like this theme because I think there is an unlimited number of ways I could take it. As of right now, I want to find a central trickster and have each episode be an interaction between them and another character. One way I might go is to have each episode be a meeting between different versions of the same trickster (ie. Reynard the Fox and Aesop’s Fox) or the central trickster’s rivals (ie. Reynard the Fox and Isengrem the Wolf). I will also be keeping an open mind throughout all the upcoming stories with new characters we run into that fit the description of “trickster.” As of now I’ll start with a few base characters.

Reynard the Fox (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reynard_the_Fox): Reynard is a Fox from fables of the Late Middle Ages. This character is a deceptive trickster that tricks for his own gain. Potential pairing with Isengrim and Chanticleer. Longer list of canon pairings if needed.

Isengrim the Wolf (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ysengrimus): Character is the malevolent foil to Reynard. Constantly has plan thwarted, might be interesting to flip that. Could also be first of three bosses as story progresses. 

Chanticleer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chanticleer_and_the_Fox): Originally from Aesop’s Fable, could pair with an Aesop’s fox. Interesting tale where they both trick each other, could be an interesting progress point for Reynard.

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