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I like your idea, settings like this are always really interesting but might prove a bit of a pain in the arse when worldbuilding! What are the human settlements like? Are there great big cities in the day/night lands or is the population spread out into tribes like a primeval world? When I...

thanks for the input! @ cupofjoe - in this case i wouldnt be too worried about people "getting it", especially since its not used for comedy: its kind of a subtle personal tribute to Tolkien, and those who didn't get the reference might still appreciate the quirkiness of the evil poet. But i...

Hey all, i was thinking of some ideas of what to include in a short story i am writing that primarily gives some background into the lore of the fantasy world ive created. As an avid gamer I've played many games that subtly reference other works, and in moderation I think it adds character and...

Theres a good book by Robert Low about vikings who go raiding across Europe - its called The Whale Road. I think theres another called Wolves of the Sea.

Hi all, just thought id better introduce myself since ive been lurking around the forum on and off now for nearly a month... Theres some really good stuff/advice on here! A bit about me: my name's Lawrence...and I'm a total novice writer, in that I've been writing fantasy as a pastime for a...