As observed from the edges of the Plot
In the untamed regions beyond the Teeline, where grammar grows wild and punctuation roams free, dwell the most magnificent creatures known to the written world: the Sentences of Unusual Size. Two distinct species have been documented thus far—the elegant Runon (Sententia infinitum) and the swift Fragment (Sententia incompletum).
The Runon is instantly recognizable by its flowing turquoise mane and distinctive spiral horns, which seem to twist endlessly like the thoughts they represent. Their bodies bear intricate patterns that scholars believe to be living punctuation marks, constantly rearranging themselves as the creatures move. Most remarkably, they appear to have no natural endpoint—their sentences simply continue, flowing like rivers of consciousness through the Swamp of Unusual Size.
Fragments, in delightful contrast, are compact and quick, bearing spotted coats that remind one of thoughts scattered across a page. Their fox-like qualities—sharp ears ever alert, tails held high in perpetual question—speak to their incomplete nature. They move in short, precise bursts, never quite finishing what they start but somehow making perfect sense in their imperfection.
Most fascinating is the symbiotic relationship between these creatures. While Runons flow through the narrative landscape in leisurely loops, Fragments dart between their legs, under their bellies, through their thoughts—adding punctuation, shifting meaning, creating a dance of interrupted infinity. Together, they maintain the delicate balance of linguistic wilderness.
One must be cautious when approaching either species. Runons have been known to trap unwary writers in endless cycles of description, while Fragments can leave one startled by their sudden stops. Yet both are essential to the ecosystem of untamed prose, serving as reminder that sometimes the most powerful writing breaks free from convention, galloping wild and free through the landscapes of imagination.
Further observation required. The Writer remains cautiously optimistic about future close encounters with these remarkable beings.
[Field Sketches To Follow]
- Note the ever-shifting markings on the Runon’s flanks
- Fragment specimens display varying degrees of completion
- Both species appear to be attracted to moments of intense creativity or doubt
- Exercise extreme caution during periods of writer’s block, as both become particularly active
