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Mythcreants Blog » Worldbuilding
1d ago
Many of the most well-known “magic school” stories seem to take place in settings with “at birth” determined access to magic and where masquerades are in place, hiding the fact magic exists from the general population. Maybe Mystwick is an example of a world where anyone can learn magic, and without a masquerade, but it ..read more
Mythcreants Blog » Worldbuilding
4d ago
Your story should have something special that other stories don't ..read more
Mythcreants Blog » Worldbuilding
2w ago
Hello! I’m a long time fan of this site and currently working on my first novel. In a fantasy setting, what would be the economic and cultural implications of a Bag of Holding or Tardis-style spatial folding? Also, what would be some good restrictions on how the magic worked? My setting uses magic that can ..read more
Mythcreants Blog » Worldbuilding
1M ago
Hello and THANK YOU for all the excellent articles! Would you give me your take on whether my worldbuilding idea runs afoul of Oppressed Mages? Is it reasonable or just a bunch of red flags? I really don’t want to add to a problematic trope but also I’m fond of this super dark “let’s use ..read more
Mythcreants Blog » Worldbuilding
1M ago
What events could lead to a monarchy in an interstellar empire? In our world, democracy is getting more popular. If we ever advance to colonize other planets, I believe it will be a council of representatives. I’m wondering what event could occur to make people desire a monarchy instead of a democracy in an interstellar ..read more
Mythcreants Blog » Worldbuilding
2M ago
Our tales should move past old discussions of AI sentience ..read more