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I loosely based their designs and powers on different D&D class archetypes.

#ForgingTheTeam

Prompt:

Create an original super team with any theme you want while using these 9 archetypes:

• the leader - exactly what it says: the leader of the group and typically the one that brings everyone together initially
• Second in command - again, exactly what it sounds; second in command to the leader. Usually a sidekick or close friend etc of leader. Typically has similar goals and ideals to the leader, but varying methods/approach
• The heart - the caretaker, the peacekeeper, or just generally the bringer of goodwill amongst the team. Also often goes out of their way to help and be kind to others
• The heavy hitter/muscle - A character who uses their immense powers, size and/or raw brute strength in combat. Usually most powerful of the team. 
• The brains - the smartest of the group, often uses their smarts and specialised skills to aid the team, as well as their wits and strategy in combat
• The magic user - character who primarily uses magic and supernatural powers
• The elemental - character who primarily uses powers related to one or more natural elements (I.e. metal, Earth, wind, fire, water, electricity, plants, plasma etc), and/or are literally made of an element
• The martial artist - exactly what it sounds like; character who uses martial arts training for combat
• The comic relief - the funny, silly guy in a comparatively more grounded/serious team. There to lighten the mood weather they intend to or not.

Rules/guidelines

• all archetypes should be utilised for character creation
• If you want to make a smaller team, up to three character archetypes can be combined with each other (I.e. comic relief + the heart, second in command + the brains, heavy hitter + elemental, the leader + magic user + heavy hitter etc), as long as you use all archetypes in your team
• Team can optionally be based around a theme or motif that ties them together. Example: the teammates being all anthro animals or monsters, teammates being based on zodiac signs, or having a similar theme in thier backstories such as loss, being ostracised by society etc etc. the possiblilites are endless, so go nuts.
• Certain character archetypes can also be utilised as themes for the teammates overall. Specifically, The Elemental, Magic User or Martial Artist.
• Additional writing about the teammates and their lore is optional, but encouraged
• This contest is primarily focused on Superhero (and super villain!) teams, however, you can also easily make a team in other genres using these archetypes (I.e. Sci fi space traveller team, a D&D style high fantasy adventuring party, team of magical girls, swashbuckling pirate crew etc) as long as it includes the 9 archetypes.

Deadline is July 30th and I'll pick/announce the winners a few days after that. I will post the top three winners plus a few honourable mentions included in the comments. good luck and have fun bringing the team together, Forgers!

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Thanks in part to Scare Theatre’s video on the topic, I’ve become fascinated by this specific genre of horror. Are there any movies or short films you guys recommend with a similar vibe to the above examples? The work of David Lynch I’m aware of (Eraserhead, Mulholland Drive, parts of Twin Peaks, Inland Empire etc being the most obvious examples), but I’m hoping to find some deeper cuts. Many thanks!

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