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  1. W

    Godsend: A Mythic Fantasy Setting

    Below is the core premise and pitch of a mythic fantasy tabletop roleplaying setting I’m developing which I'd like some general feedback on. The basis is Indo-European mythology with particular emphasis on Greco-Roman and Hindu influences. A group of gods known collectively as the Pantheon are...
  2. Kai

    Arrow wounds/treatments

    I had to look to find this option- I have a story created just for fun and found this place doing research. Let me explain a little bit of the story/world. There are a lot of different creatures. There are four kingdoms. Ice, Flame, Forest and Spirit- each pertaining to their name...
    • Kai
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    • fantasy wound care
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Research
  3. marcmizz

    A Phantom's Vengeance

    Hi all, hope you're all having a fantastic start to the new year! Check out my debut fantasy book, A Phantom's Vengeance, on Amazon (e-book and paperback): It's the first entry of a planned trilogy called War of the Unborn. A Phantom's Vengeance is a tale of revenge set in a medieval...
  4. Dare Pelletier

    Which Magic system best suits my World?

    My world is a high fantasy secondary world inspired by the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression. The world has the technology of this time period and also will have a magic system which coexists with the technology. I have several ideas for my magic system, but can’t decide which one to...
  5. I

    Heyo! Podcast idea for fantasy writers

    Hi everyone! Just wanted to say hi, I'm a big fan of fantasy. Hope to engage in some fun conversations with everyone. I have an idea for a podcast that I would like to create, which will showcase works of fantasy and their authors, from short stories to a chapter to whole novels. If there are...
  6. Koraki Saros

    Greetings From Lysandus

    Greetings, I am a Sci-fi/ steam punk/ fantasy writer. I joined after researching arrow wounds and was led here. Eager to learn more about fantasy writing and be a part of a wider fantasy writing community.
  7. J

    Haldred Chronicles: Alyssa out now

    After 3 years of waiting, its finally published :-D. the first book in my series, originally published in 2012, is now out fully rewritten and republished. blurb and link below. ____________________ "They may slay my mortal body, but I am not so easily defeated. Time is on my side, and I...
    • JGCully
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    • crimefiction fantasy newrelease urbanfantasy
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    • Forum: Self-Promotion
  8. daisywrites

    Is it okay to mix eras in real life to make a new setting?

    I couldn’t find a way to explain this shortly in the title but basically, I’m writing a fantasy story that’s doesn’t have a specific time setting, but it has aspects of certain eras. For example, swords and knives are widely used and only soldiers or people in the military use guns (something...
  9. Babayaga321

    Writing A Series Out Of Order

    Morning all! Okay... here's the problem. Wannabee writer of fantasy coming back to a series of books I have had in my mind for absolute ages (far too long!), and have four books planned for the series. The problem is that, although books one and four have been outlined (not in any great detail...
  10. Ž.J.

    Religion in a fantasy setting.

    Greetings to all you good folks! I took a long break from this forum, but yet i am back and i want to ask thee several question about religion in worldbuilding (medieval fantasy setting). In my own setting i struggle a bit with inventing a properly functioning religion for one of my...
    • Ž.J.
    • Thread
    • civilizations fantasy languages religion worldbuilding
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: World Building
  11. RavenLord

    Here goes nothing ...

    Well, here I go ... God bless Nebraska ... I would like to tell you I am a person who quite often comes up with various ideas and stories. I mostly tell them in my head and barely finish any of those. I thought to myself its just my silly imagination. Though about 2 years ago I decided to write...
  12. Adventures of the Last Aygiff

    Adventures of the Last Aygiff

    A fantasy/adventure novel series written for young adult audience (particularly middle school on up). Originally wrote it as something a friend's daughter would like to read, but also wish it to be something my nephews can read when they become pre-teen/teenagers. The story follows a teenager...
    • Trip Williams
    • Portfolio
    • adventure book chapter fantasy
    • Portfolio entries: 3
  13. Adventures of a Fox

    Adventures of a Fox

    For years I have wandered these vast, wild lands, praying at shrines for Her power and grace. A Darkness hounds me, haunts me, hunts me as I search for meaning in this world; meaning that the Darkness wants to remain hidden. In shape-shifting labyrinthine libraries I have scoured shelves of...
    • Fox
    • Portfolio
    • fantasy fiction fox poetry short story writing
    • Portfolio entries: 2
  14. Toby Johnson

    Free Writer's Newsletter

    hey all, I've started up a FREE Fantasy Writer's Newsletter. It is called 'Writer's Musings'. It will be a monthly thing, emailed out at the end of each month with some things in-between. Inside there will be sections like: -A memoir of the month. -What an author reads -writing tips from an...
  15. Eztlirald Clarinda

    Cosplay Sites

    I had a great idea inspired by a friend to cosplay as one of the characters in my story. The thing is... I didn’t realize how hard it was to find cosplay pieces to build it. :banghead::cry: So I’m asking you cosplayers out their where are the best places to go to build my own cosplay from scratch?
  16. Cyrom series

    Cyrom series

    Planning to post my chapters here as I finish for you guys to read and critique. Would really appreciate all your comments!
  17. Mälakor

    Half man half...

    So of course in fantasy there are many races and being to chose from to add into the story. What I want to discuss is the mixing of these races and beings. I have seen it done sometimes but not often and usually is just a side note and not a main part of the plot. What do you all think about...
  18. M

    "Hey Everyone"

    Hello to the forum! Hello to all the Readers and Writers! I have loved Sci-Fi/Fantasy for as long as I can remember! From my days as a dewy-eyed boy dreaming of being Batman and Spider-Man, then my formative pre-teen years wanting to go on adventures with Percy Jackson and Carter Kane in...
  19. Some of my Fantasy/Scifi/Humour works

    The Lord of All

    One of my latest ones. Fantasy. Velvet, a young woman, is rescued from an attack by two strangers. She finds out they are just trying to get back home, and decides to help them. Unfortunately, this task is going to involve a lot more than taking a ship to another city! Brief Excerpt: The...
    • Chinaren
    • Portfolio entry
    • 3 min read
    • fantasy female protagonist magic warrior wizard
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Book Chapters
  20. I

    How do you handle Elemental Magic Systems?

    Before I get to the meat and potatoes of this subject, I just wanna quickly thank everyone who looked over and commented on my last thread about converting caloric energy into fuel for fire users to draw from. I got some extremely helpful answers from quite a few different people and for that, I...
    • Ignis
    • Thread
    • elemental magic fantasy magic system
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: World Building
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