Police in Fantasy Settings

For hundreds of years, the police and the army were one and the same for most civilizations. They were charged … more…

Separation of Authority in Legal Systems

One of the the most famous introductions in the history of television is from Law and Order. This division of … more…

One of my favorite books, as cliche as it sounds, is the Lord of the Rings. The prose, the ideas, … more…

Last week, I discussed how using restrictions can increase your creativity. This week, I’m going to advocate the opposite. Ignore … more…

In nature, things generally don’t change slowly over time. They reach an equilibrium, which will last for generations. Then, over … more…

George Washington wasn’t a particularly great general at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. He was competent, which was actually … more…

One thing I’ve noticed about most fantasy fiction and roleplaying is that many cultures are ultimately humans with a slight … more…

Imagine you are watching Criminal Minds, the police procedural focusing on the psychology of serial killers. You’ve watched the show for … more…

One of the defining aspects of the fantasy genre is magic. Something so critical to your setting should be considered … more…

There is a driving need for people to have art in their life. From quilting and storytelling for the poor … more…