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It might be interesting to look into the details of how Norse culture evolved from Viking clans and tribes into loose federations and alliances within Viking culture. Even of more interest, is how religion played a part in the politics of the region. As the viking clans/tribes changed from...

I love playing this game called Bastion. Someone mentioned Transistor in an earlier post, and that is a great game. But, in my opinion, the Bastion soundtrack is even better. Check it out. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A3044EBC796E3DC sorry... i don't know how to get the youtube...

Have you made a timeline? I am putting together a fantasy setting where some of the race (Humans in this case) were originally space-faring colonists who crashed onto my world. Over the fullness of time (thousands of years) have grown in population, lost their mastery over technology, then...

You're going to have to forgive my ignorance on this subject. I know what Steampunk is, but what exactly is Dieselpunk? Is there some sort of definition that separates it from Steampunk? Mentioning Sky Captain (I didn't fing the movie too terrible) and Indiana Jones, I kinda always thought was...

Not sure if that is something to compare to. I did see the latest Hobbit movie, and orcs fall down and die if they get touched by a shield - although to be fair, there could be magic shields that Tolkien forgot to mention. Oh wait... Hollywood... right.

Is the polar bear significant? Well I could point you to the multitude of "...Advice from a Polar Bear" places in the interwebs - however that would be just a smoke screen. In point of fact, polar bears are big white creatures (much like myself) that seem ungainly, yet are incredibly strong and...

A quick search through a Monster Manual (D&D) reveals: - undead creatures (especially if the underground area is near a graveyard) Skeletons, Ghosts, etc etc - Aboleth (a horrifying creature... *shudder*) if you're unfamilar, google it, are plenty of resources than can help - Ankheg (a big...

I had thought of this when I wrote the previous post, however not being a medically trained person, I felt it might be wrong in saying so. I agree with you about the type of story angle, however. Unless its an issue of Heavy Metal or something, most stories these are a little more realistic...

Hello all... AllegedObserver here. Well, my real name is Steve, but this internet thing seems abhor real names - probably something to do with the uniqueness factor (I dunno... seems legit, right?) Anyhoo, I'm a 45 year old guy from Canada. I have been a fan of fantasy and history for as long...

First of all, let me say that there can no shortage of detail in a fantasy setting. There are so many things to think of. And, in my opinion its important to work much of that out. But only go into as much detail during this "research". Tom Nimenai says: "...hen it comes to the actual...

A thought comes to my mind. Women are generally (not always, but usually) not as strong as men. Especially in a society where sword play is going on. Men tend to eat specialized diets (loads of carbs and proteins to build muscle and bulk). A woman warrior would need to learn a fighting style...

I think everyone has some great suggestions. I have personally gone through most of these processes to locate names of cities and towns. Another tool that I have used is Google Translate. You might think "why google translate"? Well, most place names began as "Tree on the hill" or "green [or...

Kings might also lend out mercenaries in exchange for trade goods. Especially of that King's army has a particular or inventive fighting style, or uses a strange weapon extremely well. Both Sweden and Switzerland during then medieval period lent part of their army out - perhaps they were in need...

I have a question which may give you pause, but you said the country started out as an independent nation. Does that mean the people there have always been there? Are they natives? Almost everywhere started out as a colony of something. The only reason I am mentioning this, is that beginning...