I have this story idea that features demon-based races like succubi and incubi, but I've already run into some problems with the world building because, there isn't an inherent demon race already fastened into the world. So, naturally, I'm trying to 'force' a demon-type race to fit into my world...
With Evelyn leading the way, the three travel north west towards the Forgetful Valley, moving across the Midway Plains of Havenya. The plains are full of wheat grasses, rolling hills, a large spring river, and wild flowers. Forest lands, and mountains are seen in distances as they travel up and...
I immediately apologize for any typos, as I am writing this on mobile. Now, I've been wanting to distinguish my races by diet for a while, and my elves are based in fruitarianism. They eat fruits, berries, nuts, grains, shoots, veggies, and other "off the land things", but mostly fruit and...
Auriel and Virtheon
Before the creation of the world of Astalias, there was the Void. The Void was a realm of nothingness. Despite this, the Void was home to twin Spirits: Virtheon, and his sister, Auriel. As the eons passed, both brother and sister felt a emptiness in their hearts. Virtheon...
In planning and drafting my fantasy novel, I've come to learn that the elves found in my world aren't too much like elves traditionally found in fantasy. I wanted to know if this was a problem, and if they stray too far from their origins.
Characteristics of my elves:
-Have demonic ancestry (in...
So, in this particular world-building exercise, when coming up with the five species/Races in this world, I basically equated humans to rats (rattus rattus, i.e, Black Rats), and drew analogies between other species to come up with most of the distinguishing traits which differentiate them from...
I notice that most fantasy worlds feature elves that either cannot grow facial hair or at the very least don't often.
The only fantasy worlds with bearded elves that I know of are:
Middle Earth- There are one or two bearded elves, but it's uncommon overall
Nirn (Elder Scrolls)- Bearded elves...
Once back at her house, Ashlyn had Damien lay down on her mother's sofa. His head rested back as Ashlyn knelt down beside him.
"Perhaps you should open your shirt," she said, resisting the redness creeping into her cheeks.
Giving a pensive stare, Damien undid the buttons on his shirt and let...
When Ashlyn opened her eyes, she found herself trapped in a giant bird cage. Her prison was built with slender steel bars and a rounded dome at the top.
“Girithane!” She got to her feet, tugging at the bars. “This doesn’t solve anything!”
It was quiet where she stood captive. After scanning...
Girithane led Damien and Ashlyn back the way they had come. Once they arrived at the mossy circle of stones, Girithane stepped inside it and disappeared. Like the flapping of wings, his figure vanished and left nothing in its trace.
“Whoa.” Damien was startled at the sight of it. “Where did he...
Hi, I have no clue if this is the correct place to put this, but, I'm making a fantasy game with humans, elves and maybe orcs. Problem is, I don't know the races of elves. All I know are high elves, wood elves, snow elves, dark elves and void elves.
What are all the races of elves?
Hi, I have no clue if this is the correct place to put this, but, I'm making a fantasy game with humans, elves and maybe orcs. Problem is, I don't know the races of elves. All I know are high elves, wood elves, snow elves, dark elves and void elves.
Ashlyn reveled in the sound of the rushing stream, the pure light glinting off the water. She had missed this: standing in the cool riverbed as the current gently pushed against her ankles. The pebbles and stones beneath her feet were smooth, softened by moss.
Bending down, she picked up a...
Back in the comfort of home, Lanara tended to the bloody wound on Damien's cheek. Around them, the winter feast had turned into heavy celebration. Kallus, Naelen, and Calda all sat by the fire to warm themselves.
Calda had a wool blanket wrapped around her shoulders and a mug of hot tea...
Calda's house was in sight, and the three youths crouched to stay low. Naelen had a stern feeling in his gut as he creeped toward the house.
"We should stay quiet," he warned. "Last time I made too much noise."
Lila acknowledged him with a nod. "Where to, little brother?"
He gestured to the...
When Kallus woke up, he saw a pair of shiny blue eyes staring at him. For a moment he thought they were Lanara's eyes, but these were more gentle, carrying a hint of sorrow.
"Calda?" Kallus touched his aching head, wincing at the sting. In Calda's hand was a glass vial. Her graceful arm reached...
10 May
Ashlyn walked in front of Damien within the woods. The forest was thick around them. The air was more humid toward the center of Gumber. Here, every living thing was old and wild. The trees poked the sky, the birds' songs laid a blanket over the area.
Despite the cooing of birds and the...
Gumber- year 463
19 May
Damien threw a bucket of used water onto the grass as he had done many times. The backyard of the manor sat several yards behind him. Damien loved going beyond the property limits. Out here, the forest was open and wild. Here, there were no footpaths that attracted...
Nihilan refused to meet his father's eyes. He knew he had done wrong, and the worst part was having to face Kallus. The two of them were standing in the library of the house. Despite how open the room was, it attracted the least amount of traffic.
Kallus stood in front of his son, waiting for...
22 September
"Kallus." Lanara's voice echoed along the walls of the forge. Her husband was occupied with a smithing project, and he was having Damien assist him. Lanara drew Kallus' attention by coming over. "I would like to take the children out to the river."
Now that Lanara was in his...