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Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful reply!
Your point about Tolkien is spot on. The contrast between Arwen’s choice of mortality and Aragorn's passing is one of the most poignant parts of his legendarium. It really highlights the idea of the 'Gift of Men (mortality)' versus the fate of...
Hello everyone,
I’m currently building the historical and sociological framework for an East-Asian-inspired fantasy setting, and I’ve been focusing on how human-monster (specifically human-yokai) relationships would realistically evolve over a few centuries.
Many fantasy stories feature...
It's still better than trying to make a world with no direction. You did quite well with the river stuff, I think. Idk much but it looks like it make sense.
Wow, a dozen books? That's a lot!
It sounds like we are playing in a very similar sandbox, but coming at it from two completely different, fascinating angles. I love the twist of transforming "magic" into genetically imbued alien PSI mechanics, it gives your quasi-Roman empire a really...
Yo! I'm doing the same thing, bruh! But mine is strictly epic fantasy in nature, so it's whacko as hell in its worldbuidling.
And yeah, I upload my first volume chapter by chapter on Royal Road and Scribble Hub.
I'm still thinking about what to post tho? Like, with so many options to talk about...
Well, I made an original sport based on flying creatures in my novel. It's called "Kovesh Shamayim" or "Heaven's Conqueror." It's not legal complete yet, but I wrote what it looks like in play here:
I also have a much longer version of the scene in my Original Cut if anyone is interested. I...
Hello everyone. I arrived here from the web novel communities because I frequently find myself struggling to find in-depth discussions about epic fantasy worldbuilding. While I enjoy those platforms, the focus often stays on tropes or progression mechanics. I prefer to be completely serious...