Saddened that his time on the island had come to an end, the man got back to work. This time, he made his way to a place he hoped would have some answers or at least shed some light on his path forward. Traveling to the desert, his eyes immediately spotted his destination. He made a beeline there, for he would explore what was one of many fantasy mesas.
Mesas, another fantasy environment, aren’t as popular as say the ocean or mountains. However, they have their own sort of magic and can bring a splash of excitement to the desert or wherever you put them.
One thing they’re known for is their flat tops. But don’t let that deceive you into thinking that’s all to them. Quite the contrary, they have a lot more to offer and their flat tops are just the icing on the cake.
Like all environments, fantasy mesas come with their own set of animals and plants. These lifeforms help make mesas feel like real places. They become part of their history and the story they tell to all those who come to see them.
How exactly do they contribute to the story? Are there any benefits in having them in the story you’re crafting? Believe it or not, if you use them just right, they can enhance your tale significantly, since you have a lot to work with. Again, it depends on the type of story you want to tell.
This is lucky number seventeen in the series chronicling fantasy environments. As always, if you’d like to read more in the series, the other articles are available on our blog page.
Strap on your boots, for we’re about to take a step in an environment easily taken for granted by a lot of people!