Beginner’s Guide

A guide to help people who want to create their own fantasy worlds.

The right image shows a lush, beautiful forest, hills, mountains and a blue sky with several birds and clouds. The left reveals a forest on fire, ravaged hills and the mountains are shrouded in darkness due to the black sky and dark clouds. War and peace is one of many fantasy themes.

Types of Popular Fantasy Themes

Types of Popular Fantasy Themes CONTENTS The Premise Every work in the fantasy genre, regardless of the medium used, tells a story. The story is the driving force to introduce the audience to the world, its characters, and its lore. Each tale has a conflict of some kind, typically caused by the villain, that brings […]

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A light brown wall with many brown circles that is darker on the bottom and lighter on the top. Many light brown lines run left and right. However, in the middle, two lines run up and down and another arches. In the middle of the wall is a black eye icon with many circles above it. Symbolism is an integral part of lore.

Fantasy Lore: What You Need to Know

Fantasy Lore: What You need to Know Symbolism is a cornerstone of lore. CONTENTS Overview One vital aspect of building a fantasy world is the lore. Also known as mythology, lore provides information to the audience about the world, whether by listening to people or reading a book. For the audience, fantasy lore reveals how the

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