Does Anyone write Magipunk or Gaslamp Fantasy?

[Carolyn]

So I've been writing a serial that I thought was really unique, only to find out that magipunk & gaslamp fantasy come closest to what I've created. I was actually very happy to learn this. I'm having a great deal of fun writing it, and I was hoping to find others here who write in a similar genre/subgenre.
If that's you, how did you get started, and what's your favorite part of writing this kind of tale?

 

[pmmg]

I do not and its not in my future plans. Cthulhu is kind of gas lamp so its out there.

 

[Finchbearer]

Yes I am dabbling with two story ideas set in the real world, with one during the Victorian industrial revolution, and the other, of which I still describe as gaslamp, set during the regency period in England too. Both are what I would consider gaslamp and not magipunk, and both are along the lines of historical fantasy with magic and fantasy races rather than it being about technology as being inherently part of the fantasy plot.

 

[Jackarandajam]

Thou hast jarred the pitiful excuse for a thing I call my memory.
I had a dream about trains that I was spinning into a steampunk/magipunk thing that might have ended up a boardgame and a book and completely forgot about it until now.

 

[Gurkhal]

I write, or I try to write, essentially fantasy stories set in settings inspired by the long 19th century (1789-1923-ish). I am very happy to see this thread as that makes me feel not to alone with this focus on my, attempted, writing.

What got me started was that I was making no progress in writing other kinds of fantasy settings and that I had an interest in this period, and when attempting to write it, I suddenly started to make progress. Hence I decided to put my eggs in the basket that I was able to carry and from there it grew.

My favorite part is the the ease of inspiration I can find outside of the fantasty literature field. There's so much in terms of books and movies that I don't know where to stop and it offers me both oppertunities to visit, somewhat, traditional fantasy topics as well as explore topics and themes that I don't think normally works very well in a medieval-esque setting.

There's some fantasy in this kind of setting or at least with an eye towards adding industrialization to fantasy, like the "Iron Kingdoms" setting and so on, but generally its a criminally, almost, obscure genre.

 

[Naruzeldamaster]

My Alternate History-Reimagining of The Game Breath of The Wild has a bit of Steam Punk/Magic Punk in it.
It's got enough to get the vibe of that genre/setting of magic/technology across, but it still keeps to the Zelda feel that I'm familiar with.
Copper and Brass technology is one of my favorite versions of sci fi and when you add magic to it, you really have almost no limits.

 

[D. Gray Warrior]

I'm actually working on a Gaslamp inspired fantasy.

I intially planned for it to be steampunk, but I wanted to focus more on the other aspects like the fashion, architecture and society rather than steam powered technology. So, steam power exists in the setting, but it takes a backseat to magic.

Basically, I wanted people in Gaslamp fantasy-style clothes casting spells rather than relying on steampunk gadgets. So, you get people wearing corsets, goggles and suits whilst also wield a staff or a grimoire.

 

[Carolyn]

I'm actually working on a Gaslamp inspired fantasy.

I intially planned for it to be steampunk, but I wanted to focus more on the other aspects like the fashion, architecture and society rather than steam powered technology. So, steam power exists in the setting, but it takes a backseat to magic.

Basically, I wanted people in Gaslamp fantasy-style clothes casting spells rather than relying on steampunk gadgets. So, you get people wearing corsets, goggles and suits whilst also wield a staff or a grimoire.

Sounds awesome to me!

 

[Carolyn]

My Alternate History-Reimagining of The Game Breath of The Wild has a bit of Steam Punk/Magic Punk in it.
It's got enough to get the vibe of that genre/setting of magic/technology across, but it still keeps to the Zelda feel that I'm familiar with.
Copper and Brass technology is one of my favorite versions of sci fi and when you add magic to it, you really have almost no limits.

I hope to read it someday. Sounds like something right up my alley!

 

[Carolyn]

I write, or I try to write, essentially fantasy stories set in settings inspired by the long 19th century (1789-1923-ish). I am very happy to see this thread as that makes me feel not to alone with this focus on my, attempted, writing.

What got me started was that I was making no progress in writing other kinds of fantasy settings and that I had an interest in this period, and when attempting to write it, I suddenly started to make progress. Hence I decided to put my eggs in the basket that I was able to carry and from there it grew.

My favorite part is the the ease of inspiration I can find outside of the fantasty literature field. There's so much in terms of books and movies that I don't know where to stop and it offers me both oppertunities to visit, somewhat, traditional fantasy topics as well as explore topics and themes that I don't think normally works very well in a medieval-esque setting.

There's some fantasy in this kind of setting or at least with an eye towards adding industrialization to fantasy, like the "Iron Kingdoms" setting and so on, but generally its a criminally, almost, obscure genre.

I found that period to be really inspirational as well. You're right, there's a lot to get our creative juices going! I hope to one day read your work!

 

[Gurkhal]

I found that period to be really inspirational as well. You're right, there's a lot to get our creative juices going! I hope to one day read your work!

Thank you for your kind words. We'll see if I persist with the 19th century or switch over to the Late Roman Empire. I don't know why but I just can't seem to make much progress with writing right now.

 

[Queshire]

Magipunk stuff like Eberron from D&D or Ravnica from MtG certainly serves as an inspiration for me, but my setting tends to be too technologically advanced to count (or at least that's my goal.) The top level of the spirit world acts as cyberspace complete with Artificial Spirits instead of AI, Golem Armor acts as mecha and there's magic powered space ships.