Elk Riders: The Complete Series
Logline
Elk Riders begins with the adventures of Gabriella and her autistic brother Dameon and follows the wanderings of Adamantus, a magic elk as he joins Haille Hillbourne and his band of misfits and outcasts as the burden of saving the realm from resurgent, dark forces falls upon their shoulders.
Genre
Action,Adventure,Epic,Young Adult,Family,Fantasy,Children's
Short Summary
Two brothers attempt to wrest control of a portal to the world of the dead. A village girl, Gabriella resists them with the help of her autistic brother and a magical elk. While the brothers’ lust for power corrupts them, Gabriella embarks on a quest in which she will grow closer to her own sibling.
Adamantus the elk, in his wanderings links up disparate groups of outcasts and misfits including a wayward prince, Haille; a washed up knight, Val; an orphan, Katlyn; an outlaw, Gale; a warrior, Chloe; and many others. They face down corruption, invasion, and magical enemies to save their realm.
Setting
Medieval Fantasy Setting
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain,Quest,Voyage and Return
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age,Happy Ending,Meaningful Message,Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
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Main Character Details
Name: Gabriella Carlye
Age: 11
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Skillful,Underdog
Additional Character Details
Name: Haille Hillbourne
Age: 13
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Underdog,Heroic,Insecure,Empathetic
Additional Character Details
Name: Adamantus
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Role: mentor
Key Traits: Adventurous,Confident,Selfless,Empathetic,Engaging,Faithful,Gracious,Heartthrob,Heroic,Educated,Honorable,Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Gale Redmont (Avenger Red)
Age: 32
Gender: Female
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Adventurous,Masculine,Badass,Aggressive,Villainous,Complex,Decisive,Skillful,Sarcastic,Heroic,Unapologetic,Lone Wolf
Development Pitch
Elk Riders is epic fantasy with 21st century sensibilities. Themes of bridging social divides, inclusion, and diversity are woven through a plot with steady and compelling story beats. Characters with a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds are represented with male and female protagonists alike taking on issues of sexism and gender double standards, not to mention stigma related to physical and cognitive disabilities. At the heart of the adventures is the magical elk, Adamantus. He serves as mentor and surrogate father, figure much like Gandalf or Dumbledore while also serving as an endearing animal companion - in the tradition of enduring favorites like Aslan from the Chronicles of Narnia. While Elk Rider offers traditional elements of epic fantasy, e.g. redemptive arcs for charming rogues; swords and sorcery; elves, ogres, dragons and demons; a wide scope of landscapes; and sweeping battles; demographics often underrepresented in fantasy will find their stories and perspectives included as well. There is source material for several seasons of television with additional book series in the same world with the same characters forthcoming.