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  1. Miss Grimoire

    Resources for writing North American Indigenous characters?

    What are some good resources (i.e. people, websites, books) on indigenous cultures in North America, specifically Canada? What are some tips for writing accurate indigenous characters as a white person? What are some subjects I should avoid when writing Indigenous characters?
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    Every cool new character in my story wears a cloak

    This. I don't know anymore.... I had a fantasy story in mind for quite some time and am now at the stage of thinking about my characters individual looks and such things (I might be over thinking everything but I really like being organized in my character descriptions and designs. I can't help...
  3. lesbiancowboy

    Historic Fantasy Questions

    I have questions, and I imagine plenty of you do too.
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    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Research
  4. The Bonding, Part 1: The Boar (first section)

    The Bonding, Part 1: The Boar (first section)

    AD 861, Imbolc (early February). In Cardhu, on the west coast of Scotland. “He might change his mind,” said Donnell. It pained him to see his closest friend so downcast – though he could understand the reason. With their fifteenth summer approaching, it was time for both lads to take up their...
    • Danskin
    • Portfolio entry
    • 4 min read
    • celtic druids historical fantasy myth prequels
    • Category: Short Stories
  5. The Druid Stones Saga

    The Druid Stones Saga

    The Druid Stones is a 5-book historical fantasy series based on early medieval Scotland and released between January-June 2020. This portfolio will feature short pieces of writing that support the main novels, starting with the prequel novella, 'The Bonding'.
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    • celtic druids historical fantasy medieval scotland
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    Help with Worldbuilding in Historical Fantasy

    Hello everyone! Apologies if this post could be considered too political/religious/controversial. I will be playing a historical fantasy game of Burning Wheel (a tabletop rpg) and novelizing it for camp Nanowrimo this year. The setting will be a mix of Ivanhoe, the Arthurian myths, and Game of...
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