Female Archetypes - Page 4
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Forcing this woman out of her comfort zone is easiest if you ruin her perfect, orderly home and life. Have the men in her life cross the boarder and demand a payment she didn't expect, or have them leash her and treat her like those women she sees are below her. The man in her life will be self made, or a man of the earth. He will not change his mind, and doesn't need a woman's support to define his masculinity.
The Mother type is motivated by a sense of duty. Unlike Societies Favored, she keeps her house and home a warm and nurturing place, because this is her goal. Having a family has been her goal since childhood. The mother can become a martyr if others are in danger. She will fall in love quickly if the man is strong and expresses his loves her. She wants someone to take care of her, and is happiest if her support makes him a success. If you match her with a man who can open her world, and show her how to be an equal with others, without making her feel like a doormat, she will fall hopelessly in love.
The Queen is powerful because she is the twine that holds her world together. She is in control, but totally dependent on the other players in her world. This woman is loyal to a fault. She needs to be the focus of everyone's attention, which is the source of most of her conflicts. She will fall in love with a man who needs a strong woman at his side to reach his full potential. The duties that fall on her will be done perfectly, no one can fault her. She will thrive on her roll in society, but her children may feel alienated unless her husband values children. Taking her husband, or children away is the same as killing her. She cannot cope alone, or out of control. Don't put her with a king or dictator or he will steal her roll and she will leave him. If you introduce a hero who doesn't need to marry, but feels pressured by society or business to marry, then you will have instant sparks.
The Loner doesn't need anyone, in fact, she is happy to be alone. She makes life look easy, and is scorned by both Societies Favored and the Feminist because she is seen as weak. Her response is to laugh. She doesn't care what they say, and may even pity them.
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