PAGE ONE.
5 PANELS.
1. A page wide
panel. From a birds eye view we can see a snake sliding its body through tall
thick grass towards a dirt trail at the edge of the panel.
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2. A half page
splash. The snake has uncoiled from its grassy hiding place; it towers up in
front of a caravan of mice. The caravan is an ageing TURTLE, parcels and goods
tied to its huge shell. A few mice ride on top of it. At the front and sides of
the Turtle caravan are a few Mouse Guard, scabbards tied to their waists and
long flowing capes about their necks. At the front of the Turtle is the leader
of this group of Guard. His name is MARTIN; he has grey fur and wears a dark
red cloak.
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3. A close up
on MARTINS hand around the hilt of his sword.
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4. Full shot of
MARTIN sword raised high in the air.
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5. A close up
on the leader of the Guard MARTIN.
MARTIN
Mouse
Guard! To arms!
I've only read the first issue of Mouse Guard, and this script certainly evokes a similar kind of tone/mood to that issue.
ReplyDeleteNice visual with the turtle too (is that used in one of the issues or is it something of your own invention?-- either way its cool).
The turtle was my little invention mate. Glad you liked it.
DeleteThe turtle visual is a real winner in my book as well. Like Dan, my experience with Mouse Guard is somewhat limited, but this definitely fits in well with what I've encountered. A simple moment, but it's well paced and promises some major action.
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