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NP201 Introduction to Square Mechanics

Square mechanics are the rules which govern how characters interact with one another in a plot.


NP211 Introduction to the Red Square

The Red square is where most Fairy Tales, Romances, and Cloak and Dagger stories take place. NP211 introduces the King, Princess, Rogue, Shrew, Usurper, Psiren, Trickster and Nymph archetypes.


NP212 Introduction to the Yellow Square

Most coming of age stories, orphan stories, and master-disciple tales take place on the Yellow Square. NP212 covers the archetypes of Magus, Mother, Disciple, Orphan, Wise Man, Medea, Disgrace and Parasite.


NP213 Introduction to the Green Square

Westerns and War movies, Film Noir and Prison stories all find themselves on the Green Square. In NP213 we discuss the Priest, Intercesser, Avenger, Adulteress, Pharisee, Prude, Coward and Whore.


NP214 Introduction to the Blue Square

Blue Square stories include most Epic Fantasy, Psycho-Thrillers, Horror stories and lives of Virgin Martyrs. NP214 concerns the Martyr, Virgin, Warrior, Valkyrie, Sun King, Victim, Beast, and Amazon.


NP215 Introduction to the White Square

Stories of murder, mystery and madness are generally found on the White Square. In NP215 we meet the Judge, Crone, Fool, Simpleton, Accuser, Witch, Cripple and Mule.