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This dome-shaped building is the heart of a fantasy democracy or fantasy republic. The dome is in the middle with two towers at each side and a large one above it. The towers end with a red peak. In front of the building is a series of golden paths with hedges on each side. Behind the building is a series of green hills and above them is the blue sky with white clouds.

The Fantasy Democracy: An Unusual Government in the Genre

CONTENTS Introduction An important step in the formation of a country is choosing its system of government. While monarchy is the dominant form in fantasy, there are many other options. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses but they bring something to the table that no other does. Of all of them, a fantasy democracy […]

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A magocracy rules from grand castles. This light gray castle's shape resembles the upper body of a kraken. It has many windows and a golden trim around the door. Red, blue, and green diamond symbols surround the door. A gray path leads to the door and pink diamond statues line it. The castle sits atop a grassy plain with several mesas in the background. Above them is the pink sky with oval clouds.

The Magocracy: A World Exclusive to Fantasy

CONTENTS Introduction Nearly every form of government in fantasy draws inspiration from the ones we have here on Earth. Democracies, republics, and dictatorships in fantasy worlds mirror their real-world counterparts. However, there are some unique to the genre that have no real-world versions. Magic governments is one of them. It also goes by the magocracy.

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