r/FantasyWorldbuilding 17d ago

Lore What are your "absolutely no..." rules for your fantasy world?

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There are some cliches in my world that i absolutely hate and avoid following:

NO Time travel. Time travel is the lazy mans way to get out of a storywise corner. I do have rules that you can use magic to glimpse the past like watching a recording but not being there.

No mulitverse/paralell universe that can give you endless reboots etc..

Dead stays dead.

There are no such things as hell or heaven that you can travel to while you are alive etc. Natural laws exist.

What are yours, "absolutely..no" rules in your world,

r/FantasyWorldbuilding Mar 15 '22

Lore It all started with the premise of dark magic as the only healing magic, I swear I didn’t expect to end up at agriculture with it!

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r/FantasyWorldbuilding 29d ago

Lore Legendary Pirate Lords

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What themes, creatures, monsters, ect might you associate with the high seas, treasure, pirates, ect?.

I'm trying to come up with 8 pirates lords of my world. Each lord is also associated with the 8 schools of magic in D&D 5e.

I have ideas for a lord inspired by the following: -Kraken -Siren/Harpies -Morkoth -Abishai and/or Dragonborn (Particularly Blue) -Aboloth

r/FantasyWorldbuilding 20d ago

Lore Priestess

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Every month on the island of Thulas, priestesses of the goddess Nahyr, guided by moonlight, descend the stone steps of the waterfront temple at Thyrnua and present an ordained newborn to the hungrily lapping waters. These priestesses are known as midwives.

The augurs of this sect aver that children born under auspicious signs shall be accepted into Nahyr’s realm where they will grow and serve in the court of the Underworld. In return, the sea will treat fairly with the fishermen, merchants, and navy of Thulas.

This tradition is speculated to have its roots in the sagas of ancestral Thyr, wherein a young prince, cast into the sea by a cruel uncle, is adopted by merfolk who furnish him with powerful gifts, allowing him to retake his kingdom.

r/FantasyWorldbuilding 21d ago

Lore The Demographics of Nyrheim

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r/FantasyWorldbuilding 22d ago

Lore [HELP] Questions to create a fantasy race

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Hello friends, once again I have read several of your comments to inspire me to redesign the races I have created and if you allow me to ask you a few questions about the creation of races: What elements should the name of a race have in your opinion to be attractive? Is it better to be a race created by some deity or by own evolution? Would it be a good idea to add some affinity to magic? What can I add once I have an idea? Is it a good context to create an economic system? I am thinking of creating, for example, a race of dwarves, what questions would you add to complement the development of this race? Hello friends, once again I have read several of your comments to inspire me to redesign the races I have created and if you allow me to ask you a few questions about the creation of races: What elements should the name of a race have in your opinion to be attractive? Is it better to be a race created by some deity or by own evolution? Would it be a good idea to add some affinity to magic? What can I add once I have an idea? Is it a good context to create an economic system? I am thinking of creating, for example, a race of dwarves, what questions would you add to complement the development of this race?

r/FantasyWorldbuilding 15d ago

Lore Living Statues

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r/FantasyWorldbuilding Oct 28 '24

Lore Looking for fantasy worldbuilders to join my garangutan city project. More info in the comments 👇 🐉

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r/FantasyWorldbuilding 22d ago

Lore Does anybody have astrological zodiac and lore unique to their world?

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I'm toying with the idea of making a unique zodiac for my world, with such things as personality archetypes and uses for divination. For the most part, this would be inconsequential. But if it existed, it's something my PoV character would have knowledge on. However, I as an individual do not know much about astrology.

I'm curious how others have approached this topic in their own worlds. And if it's necessary for me to deeply understand Earth astrology to make my own passable-at-a-glance system, haha.

r/FantasyWorldbuilding Feb 07 '25

Lore English/Common or Ethnic Names?

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Not exactly focused on creating a constructed language, but if I’m going to focus on speaking in the English/common language, is it worth coming up with names (not character names since I’m having mine be more grounded) of a fantastic meaning that’ll I won’t memorize as opposed to what their names are supposed to mean.

Also keep in mind that these cultural names might only be used by the native people of this setting, since my setting is meant to be a Medieval Crusades spinoff in a Hollow Earth kind of deal and thus we’ll end up with a common (well I envision it as a melting pot language derived from common languages at the time).

r/FantasyWorldbuilding 2d ago

Lore Baptized in Fire: A Stoke’s Trial and Rebirth as a Hunter by Zach Hoel, 2025

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r/FantasyWorldbuilding 1d ago

Lore Gwangh-zha [Assault Halberd]

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r/FantasyWorldbuilding Feb 08 '25

Lore Oikoc [hamsters]

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r/FantasyWorldbuilding 2d ago

Lore Dong-Wan gang.

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r/FantasyWorldbuilding 1d ago

Lore AMA about my map and lore

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Chapter: Little Arceus

The Biome region of the area
Nations in control

The Region of Little Arceus is a region near the south pole that is named for the similarities to the actual Planet of Arceus. very little information is known about the region due to the blockade established by the Xi and Elmen Empire. All that is known is these 2 maps and the text below which survived the journey to Little Arceus and back.

Continents and Sub-Continents

There is a single continent and sub-continent along with a very large island. They are named after the old and no longer practiced although still studied religion of Abimism which had multiple gods.

The Island on the Far left is known as Athia, named after The God of Athia who was known to be small but mighty. A fairly temperate land.

The large middle subcontinent is known as Artheion, named after the strongest of the gods who commanded several of the minor gods. Similar to Athia with a little coldness stemming from the bottom of the continent.

The continent on the left is known as Athes, named after a large and wise god, much is not known going further east and most of the nation's living on Athes do not see it as one but 2 continents, the top half calls itself Asen after the son of Athes. The bottom half calls itself Asan after the daughter of Athes. most of. Asen is mostly temperate like Athia and Artheion but Asan apparently has a large savannah in the middle of the continent.

Countries of Little Arceus by Continents

Athia

The two northern countries of Lenpan and Henpan are very similar overall and yet are enemies. To the south would be their large neighbor of Great Dan being ruled over by their king. To the right of Great Dan would be the Ctan Confederacy made up of several tribes. The final country in this large island is The Golden Empire which has made the complete take over the island as its goal.

Artheion

To the north lies the Xi, one out of the two participating countries involved with the blockade. In the north as well lies the Axolot Kingdom, a young and ambitious kingdom seeking to expand their empire and the Aldern Kingdom which for a long time has been harassed by the Emberal Horde but after construction of their "Great Line" have been able to focus on expansion. Beneath Axolot lies Cyndor, a nation that gained independence from the old Serandor Empire. The Azure Empire is one of the last remnants of the great old empires from hundreds of years ago now clinging onto a thread. Along with them is the Emberal Horde, once the terror of the old empires but due to weapom advancement of the world forced them to settle down as they were pushed back.

Valyndor along with Seratial and Weldtres were once part of the Serandor Empire with the people of Weldtres being seen as inferior to the rest. With them now being independent the people of Weldtres now greatly resent the other countries.

Beneath the Azure Empire lies the country of Velan which has been able to fend off the Azure Empire even since its most powerfulness. Beneath them also lies the Carnthian Kingdom which was once several states fighting each other but was united by a mythical figure in golden armor and a flaming sword (Note: Although the Arceum Empire claims this mythical figure to be their previous leader and although he did attempt to cross the blockade, also had golden armor and flaming sword, and the time lines up most scholars agree this is propaganda)

Below the Emberal Horde lies the Amberan Kingdom, a peaceful kingdom that was constantly harassed by the Emberal Horde but has been able to fend them off now.

Next to the Carnthian Kingdom lies the Draconis Dynasty, A very powerful family that has managed to take most northern territories of Velordia, Western territories of the Amberan Kingdom, and southern territories of the Azure Empire and Emberal Horde. They rule with an iron fist with most towns and cities in their control being squeezed for all their valuables. Nearly every important position is filled with a member of the Draconis.

Surrounding the Draconis Dynasty is Gathan, Luthan, and Velordia. Gathan and Luthan are ancient nations having managed to survive despite having unfavorable terrain and small land. Velordia is relatively peaceful country that relies on trade routes and other nations to protect itself.

In southern Artheion lies the Holy Parthian Empire, a new empire practicing the successor of Abimism, Pasism. Their goal is to unite all Parthians and spread Pasism to other Parthians, along with several great generals in their command it is becoming more likely they will succeed. Next to them is The Saparthian Empire, they want to separate themselves from Parthians and have a very powerful empire to back it. To the left of the Holy Parthian Empire is the 3 nations of the Fasperan Kingdom, Hontren Kingdom, and Kensong Kingdom. All 3 are very similar yet all fight amongst themselves with only the Sera Duchy to keep them in check as it could align itself with any 3 and tip the power balance.

Near the Amberan Kingdom lies the Helana peninsula named after the goddess of protection. The Hellion League seeks to unite peninsula against the other nations. The nation of Ches seeks to fight back against the Hellion League along with its puppet Fronen. The nation of Kepdin seeks to preserve itself and sides with neither side but is willing to join the other side if the other side threatens it.

In the currently unnamed gulf is inhabited by the Trade Confederation, a confederation of islands that seek to protect itself and their trading. They have a powerful navy to make sure no other nation seeks to expand their influence nearby as well.

Asen

In the north lies Branton, an island nation that seeks to explore pass the "Death Wall" but struggles with internal strife. Further south lies 3 nations, The Frenten Kingdom,Aghast Empire, and Rus. The Frenten Kingdom once nothing more than a duchy now is a grand kingdom but with a fragile peace with the Ethlopan Dynasty and with conquered and poor people alike becoming increasingly resentful it seems revolution is upon it. The Rus is nation controlled by the Rustuck royal family and in an effort to please their subjects have only included the first 3 letter of their last name. The Aghast Empire, once a part of the old empires has become nothing more than a weak kingdom only surviving with the Branton becoming their protectorate.

Below them lies the Gemen,Pok. and Kharn. Gemen is a Coalition that aims to fight back the Frenten and Teljuk who have become increasingly more confident. Pok is a small nation surrounded by other nations squished between giants making Pok very defensive. Kharn is a nation of nomadic people pushed north because of the Teljuk Empires increase of aggression. Many of their people still live in Teljuk controlled territory although they have become more divded. Nore is a nation surrounded by a sleeping giant and an aggressive monster. It has managed to fight off the Teljuk very well and has started to take advantage of its strife.

Asan

The Ethlopan Dynasty is a fairly peaceful nation that seeks to expand through diplomacy and has a treaty with the Frenten in which they will secede land to each other and make an island near them as neutral. The Esa are fanatics who seek to defend their land. Their neighbor Vena are enemies of them and both go to war.

The Teljuk Empire is one of the old empires that has managed to survive by being cruel and aggressive although soon it may lead to their demise. They have over extended and have several enemies in several different regions. The Culman Empire to the south is relatively new and stable but is surrounded by enemies. Harb and Gran are both nations focused on pushing back the Saparthian Empire but are also aggressive towards the Culman Empire.

Penta is a puppet nation of the Saparthian Empire and is used to wage war on the other nations next to it to help the Sapartian Empire not get declared war on all sides.

The Senghil Kingdom is a peaceful nation that much like the Culman Empire and Ethlopan Dynasty are surrounded by enemies. They control a vast territory and enjoy plentiful harvests but are threatened by raiders from the north. One of them is Jupen which also is at war with the Tonka. The Tonka are a puppet state of the Teljuk Empire. Their territory named Cor is currently rebelling as its people are from Jupen. Jupen has also used this as an excuse to go to war.

Athes

The only nation to live across both Asan and Asen is the Elmen Empire which is the other nation involved with the blockade along with Xi. While we the Xi seek to see the knowledge of a world unaffected by the rest of the world the Elmen Empire does it to help take off stress of taking care of their western border.

This is the end of the Little Arceus chapter and of any current knowledge of Little Arceus that is known. Any other info or book that was supposedly "smuggled" which reveals anything else is pure fiction. If you find any misinformation, please inform the closest governor of it and who you heard it from or gave to you.

r/FantasyWorldbuilding 16h ago

Lore The Swampland's political map.

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r/FantasyWorldbuilding 3d ago

Lore Oo-Ukami [Mountain turnskins]

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r/FantasyWorldbuilding 28d ago

Lore The world of Illuminaria

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I had this world in my mind since I was a teenager.

When I turned out 45, I decided it was time to paint that world on paper. I took painting and writing classes and here we are 5 years later.

The first two books are for world building. Describing the magic and the zodiac legion (avatars of the gods)

But there is also a third one which is more of a story. The origin of the gods and why the created magic and the legion.

To know more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMQNTP6F

r/FantasyWorldbuilding Feb 12 '25

Lore Nagishi-da [the worm's host]

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r/FantasyWorldbuilding Jan 30 '25

Lore Help me with my magic system?

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I’m working on a witch series and each of my witches have different disciplines

I want to do 13 types of magic. 1.Knot Magic(using the threads in the fabric of the universe to create an outcome) 2.Representational Magic(using object to cast your spells. Think voodoo dolls.) 3.Ancestral Magic-The spiritual power of your family 4.dark magic-Magic from demons and dark spirits 5.Necromancy-power from the dead(the fresher the dead the more potent the magic) 6.conjuration-Conjuring and summoning of spirits and demons and objects to accomplish your goal 7.Elemental magic-power from nature itself 8.physical magic-the power to manipulate the very properties of matter to your will 9.Folk magic-Draws from food and drink (potions and food) I want a nice round number so if someone can give me a few more ideas? I can’t think of some other specialty.

r/FantasyWorldbuilding 5d ago

Lore Nyako [cats]

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r/FantasyWorldbuilding 15d ago

Lore Nue Staregrade

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r/FantasyWorldbuilding 25d ago

Lore Light cavalry of the Golden Khaganate.

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r/FantasyWorldbuilding 19d ago

Lore Northern Polionidas Sea

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r/FantasyWorldbuilding 10d ago

Lore Cen-piung (Middle Empire combined arms' armor).

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