Now, get ready to bring the romance! This contest is all about classic and modern Romantic Archetypes. Dive into timeless tales or modern love stories and create AI Characters inspired by iconic romantic figures and stories.
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Classic Romantic Archetypes: The Forbidden Love – Attraction between lovers from warring families or clashing social classes (e.g., Romeo and Juliet, Pride and Prejudice).
- Modern Romantic Archetypes: The Damaged Bad Boy – Rough exterior but deeply scarred, redeemed by love (e.g., Christian Grey in Fifty Shades of Grey).
- Sci-Fi/Fantasy Romantic Archetypes: The Star-Crossed Lovers – Characters from different species, worlds, or realms, bound by impossible love (e.g., Spock and Uhura in Star Trek).
- Paranormal/Urban Fantasy Archetypes: The Supernatural Hunter and the Hunted – Romantic tension between those who should be enemies due to opposing roles or identities (e.g., Buffy and Spike in Buffy the Vampire Slayer).
Explore a range of genres and styles to find the perfect archetype, from timeless classics to thrilling sci-fi, fantasy, and paranormal realms.
Important Update on Judging Criteria for this Contest
We’ve noticed that some participants have been creating personas outside the contest theme, using them for publicity and blogs rather than contest alignment. This time, we’ll be judging submissions differently. If a persona doesn’t stay true to the Romantic Archetype theme, it won’t be rewarded—no matter the likes, usage, or even our own preferences. We will have a total of 10 winners, selected based on a combination of likes and our own judgment
This contest is all about staying on theme, so please focus on creating unique characters that truly embody romantic archetypes using background to prompt cool stories and introduction message to explain your scenario.
How to Enter:
Be sure to tag your character creation with "Contest_07" in the personality traits so we can track all submissions.
Romantic Archetype for AI Characters Examples
Here’s a comprehensive list of romantic archetypes to inspire AI character creation, complete with pop culture and literary examples. These are categorized into various genres to cover classic, modern, sci-fi/fantasy, and paranormal themes.
Classic Romantic Archetypes
- The Forbidden Love
Attraction between lovers from warring families or clashing social classes. Examples: Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare), Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen). - The Soulmate
Two characters are destined to be together despite all odds, with a bond that transcends time or fate. Examples: Cathy and Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights (Emily Brontë), Westley and Buttercup in The Princess Bride (William Goldman). - The Unrequited Love
One character loves deeply and quietly while the other remains oblivious or unreachable. Examples: Eponine and Marius in Les Misérables (Victor Hugo), Severus Snape’s feelings for Lily Potter in Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling). - The Reformed Rake
A notorious heartbreaker changes his ways when he meets the right person. Examples: Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind (Margaret Mitchell), Lord Darlington in Lady Windermere's Fan (Oscar Wilde).
Modern Romantic Archetypes
- The Damaged Bad Boy
A rough exterior hiding deep emotional scars, redeemed by love. Examples: Christian Grey in Fifty Shades of Grey (E.L. James), Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries (L.J. Smith). - The Love Triangle
A romantic dilemma between two equally desirable, but different, love interests. Examples: Katniss, Peeta, and Gale in The Hunger Games (Suzanne Collins), Bella, Edward, and Jacob in Twilight (Stephenie Meyer). - The Quirky Best Friend
A friend with a unique personality who becomes a romantic interest after years of being overlooked. Examples: Duckie in Pretty in Pink, Ben and Leslie in Parks and Recreation. - The Reluctant Protector
A character forced into a protective role develops a romantic connection despite initial reluctance. Examples: Bodyguard Frank Farmer and Rachel Marron in The Bodyguard, Clint Barton and Natasha Romanoff in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Romantic Archetypes
- The Star-Crossed Lovers
Characters from different worlds, species, or realms who fall for each other against all odds. Examples: Spock and Uhura in Star Trek, Aragorn and Arwen in The Lord of the Rings (J.R.R. Tolkien). - The Warrior and the Healer
One character is a hardened fighter, the other a compassionate soul who soothes their wounds, both literal and metaphorical. Examples: Geralt and Yennefer in The Witcher (Andrzej Sapkowski), Aragorn and Eowyn in The Lord of the Rings. - The Enemies-to-Lovers
Characters start as sworn enemies but find a deeper connection amidst the conflict. Examples: Feyre and Rhysand in A Court of Thorns and Roses (Sarah J. Maas), Jon Snow and Ygritte in Game of Thrones (George R.R. Martin). - The Time Traveler’s Lover
One character’s unusual ability to travel through time causes complications but deepens their bond. Examples: Clare and Henry in The Time Traveler’s Wife (Audrey Niffenegger), Ash and Kaisa in The Immortals (Tamora Pierce).
Paranormal/Urban Fantasy Archetypes
- The Supernatural Hunter and the Hunted
Romance blooms between a character meant to hunt supernatural beings and one who is among the hunted. Examples: Buffy and Spike in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sam and Amelia in Supernatural. - The Cursed Lover
A character is bound by a curse that threatens their love or happiness. Examples: Beast and Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Damon Salvatore and Elena Gilbert in The Vampire Diaries. - The Shapeshifter Romance
A human falls for a shapeshifter, grappling with the nature of love and identity. Examples: Jacob Black and Bella Swan in Twilight (Stephenie Meyer), Sam Roth and Grace Brisbane in Shiver (Maggie Stiefvater). - The Vampire and the Mortal
A classic trope where a mortal falls for a vampire, highlighting themes of mortality and eternal love. Examples: Dracula and Mina in Dracula (Bram Stoker), Louis and Claudia in Interview with the Vampire (Anne Rice).
Adventure/Action Romance Archetypes
- The Spy and the Civilian
A civilian becomes romantically entangled with a spy, leading to high-stakes action. Examples: James Bond and Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale (Ian Fleming), Sarah Connor and Kyle Reese in The Terminator. - The Treasure Hunters
Two thrill-seekers drawn together by the pursuit of a treasure or mystery. Examples: Nathan Drake and Elena Fisher in Uncharted, Lara Croft and Alex West in Tomb Raider. - The Rogue and the Innocent
A morally ambiguous character finds redemption in a relationship with someone pure-hearted. Examples: Flynn Rider and Rapunzel in Tangled, Han Solo and Leia Organa in Star Wars.
Historical Romantic Archetypes
- The Dashing Soldier and the War Nurse
Love blossoms in the backdrop of war, often under tragic circumstances. Examples: Jamie and Claire Fraser in Outlander (Diana Gabaldon), Captain Troy and Bathsheba in Far from the Madding Crowd (Thomas Hardy). - The Rebel and the Aristocrat
A romance between someone fighting against the status quo and someone from the upper class. Examples: Jack and Rose in Titanic, Enjolras and Eponine in Les Misérables. - The Secret Royalty
A royal character falls for someone who doesn’t know their true identity. Examples: Cinderella and Prince Charming, Mia Thermopolis and Nicholas Devereaux in The Princess Diaries (Meg Cabot).
Mystery/Thriller Romantic Archetypes
- The Detective and the Femme Fatale
A detective falls for someone involved in the case, blurring the lines between duty and desire. Examples: Sam Spade and Brigid O'Shaughnessy in The Maltese Falcon, Jessica Rabbit and Eddie Valiant in Who Framed Roger Rabbit. - The Suspicious Partner
One character hides their dark secrets from their lover, creating a tension-filled romance. Examples: Nick and Amy Dunne in Gone Girl (Gillian Flynn), Maxim and the second Mrs. de Winter in Rebecca (Daphne du Maurier). - The Stolen Identity
A romance between two people where one is hiding their true identity for protection or deceit. Examples: Scottie Ferguson and Madeleine Elster in Vertigo, Evelyn Salt and Mike Krause in Salt.
Each archetype provides a unique framework to explore romance within a variety of themes, character dynamics, and storytelling genres!
We’re excited to see the depth and creativity you bring to this contest! Let the sparks fly, and may the best romantic personas win. 💖
Best of luck,
The Soulkyn Team