While magic is one of the defining features of fantasy, one of the most overlooked aspects of worldbuilding are the … more…
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The Criminal World
Every society has rules, whether they are societal norms, religious edicts, or secular laws. Wherever there are rules, there will … more…
Writing Update – How Life Has Gotten in the Way
I usually try to keep my blog about writing, worldbuilding, and informational. I’ve worked to keep my personal life out … more…
The Martial World
While one of the defining traits of fantasy is magic, characters who master the use more mundane weapons are also … more…
Writing Update – February 2020
This year has been pretty terrible for me on the personal front. These personal issues have drastically reduced my motivation … more…
Mystic Hierarchies
A while ago, I posted about the Hierarchy of Social Estates and how they work on a societal scale. They … more…
The Mystic World
Magic is one of the defining traits of fantasy settings. As such, it is important to know how practitioners interact … more…
Subcultures – Introduction
Within every culture, various subcultures will develop. Every society of any size will have these, and even within these subcultures … more…
Updates and Goals for 2020
It’s been a while since I’ve written anything on the blog (three months! HOW?), but today I’m going to change … more…
Creating Magic Systems – How Powerful is the Magic
When creating your magic system, one thing to consider is how powerful the magic can be. Can magic do literally … more…