#fantasy plots

[enchantingepics]

Story Prompt 18

In a dimension where the laws of reality were as capricious as the wind, an enigmatic figure existed, a master of martial arts who had surpassed the boundaries of life and death. This mysterious being, let's call them the Wanderer, moved through the tapestry of existence with an ethereal grace that seemed to defy the very fabric of the universe.

The Wanderer's form shifted seamlessly between states of being, an entity untethered by the conventional constraints of mortality. In this surreal dimension, their movements were a dance, each step resonating with the harmonies of an unseen cosmic orchestra. The essence of the Wanderer was said to be interwoven with the threads of reality itself, a symbiosis that granted them access to the boundless energy of the cosmos.

Challengers emerged from various corners of this alternate reality, drawn by tales of the Wanderer's legendary skill. Whether facing them in physical combat or engaging in battles of the mind, these contenders soon discovered the indomitable force that stood before them. The Wanderer's presence was an unwavering testament to the resilience of determination and the relentless pursuit of strength.

[imamp4]

Plot book

Feel free to combine plots and we can discuss a plot to both our likings!

Monster Plots. (traditional only)

Post Apocalyptic.

War Plots. Crime Plots.

Mafia Plots.

Era Roleplay's. (western etc.)

Cyberpunk. (Game and Punk Architype)

Fallout Plots.

Medieval High Fantasy.

Friends to Lovers. Damsel Distress. (girl saved by guy)

Reverse Damsel Distress. (guy saved by girl)

Arranged Marriages.

[brasskingfisher]

D&D GM ideas

Since I'm not part of any D&D group or likely to do anything with it, I'm going to release this *generic fantasy* plot out into the wild:

The hero(es) are hired by generic fantasy homesteaders/frontier townsfolk to kill a dragon that's been killing their livestock and threatening their continued survival.

Plot twist: turns out the dragon has recently woken up from a several millennia long nap (thus has no knowledge of humanoid civilization) and having watched the townsfolk is operating on cat logic (Insomuch as it thinks it's helping these poor humanoids who can't seem to kill any of their prey after catching them) and most of the livestock killings have been to try and help make sure the townsfolk have enough food.

[deception-united]

Writing Tips Master Post

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Character writing/development:

Character Arcs

Making Character Profiles

Character Development

Comic Relief Arc

Internal Conflict

Character Voices

Creating Distinct Characters

Creating Likeable Characters

Writing Strong Female Characters

Writing POC Characters

Building Tension

Writing Grumpy x Sunshine Tropes

Plot devices/development:

Intrigue in Storytelling

Enemies to Lovers

Alternatives to Killing Characters

Worldbuilding

Misdirection

Consider Before Killing Characters

Foreshadowing

Narrative:

Emphasising the Stakes

Avoid Info-Dumping

Writing Without Dialogue

1st vs. 2nd vs. 3rd Perspective

Fight Scenes (+ More)

Transitions

Pacing

Writing Prologues

Dialogue Tips

Writing War

Writing Cheating

Worldbuilding:

Worldbuilding: Questions to Consider

Creating Laws/Rules in Fantasy Worlds

Book writing:

Connected vs. Stand-Alone Series

A & B Stories

Writer resources:

Writing YouTube Channels, Podcasts, & Blogs

Online Writing Resources

Outlining/Writing/Editing Software

Writer help:

Losing Passion/Burnout

Overcoming Writer's Block

Fantasy terms:

How To Name Fantasy Races (Step-by-Step)

Naming Elemental Races

Naming Fire-Related Races

How To Name Fantasy Places

Ask games:

Character Ask Game #1

Character Ask Game #2

Character Ask Game #3

Miscellaneous:

1000 Follower Post

2000 Follower Poll

Writing Fantasy

[joncronshawauthor]

Secrets and Schemes: Why Royal Courts Captivate Fantasy Readers

In fantasy literature, few settings captivate readers quite like the royal court. These hubs of power, intrigue, and danger serve as perfect crucibles for character development and plot twists. But what makes royal courts so appealing in fantasy storytelling? Let’s explore this fascinating aspect of worldbuilding, with a particular focus on the courts depicted in my novel, “The Fall of…

[gettownsburnmoney]

i firmly believe that whether or not porter ends up being evil will depend on which is funnier. he's schrödinger's villain

[laurasimonsdaughter]

“The first thing you need to know,” the stable master announced loudly to the gaggle of school children trailing behind her, “is that these are not unicorns.”

Eleven-year-olds tended to be loud. Their silent scepticism was deafening.

“You cannot keep unicorns in captivity,” she continued. “These are all crossbreeds, mostly with specific breeds of horses.”

There was a small murmur of curiosity and a gangly arm shot up into the air.

“Yes?”

“Only mostly horses?”

It was always fun when some of them paid close attention. “Only mostly horses. I only deal with European breeds, and they tend to cross well with horses. See this here is a cross between a grey Thoroughbred and an English Unicorn. They’re large, and reasonably docile.” They also had that champagne sheen most showy folk preferred. “For people who come here looking for a steed, this is their best bet. Although I've only ever seen it done by people who personally broke them as yearlings.”

By now she definitely had the whole class’s full attention.

“But this French Licorne cross is actually half fallow deer.” She gestured to the pasture beyond the fence. “Look at them. Slight build, slender legs, built for speed and agility. They need a lot of space but they are beautiful to look at, and they’re relatively easy to tame for the pure of heart.” There was still something distinctly deer-like about them and they were all so beautifully cream coloured that they almost took on a silver hue.

“What’s those hairy ones?” a voice piped up.

“That’s a Unicorno/Shetland mix, from central Italy. Traditionally they tend to be crossed with Monterufolino, but they are hard to come by and make their coats even darker.” Unicorni were naturally built more like ponies, some with considerably shorter horns, and their coats were often a much darker gold, or even brown. They were less flighty than the French breeds though, even if they showed blatant favouritism towards certain caretakers. They would even pull a carriage if properly motivated.

“Do you have any bigger ones?”

The stable master turned around. “What was that?”

One of the boys was standing behind her with a determined look on his face. “Do you have any like that but bigger. With the beards and the furry hooves.”

“Feathering,” she corrected automatically and the boy nodded eagerly. She frowned. “What exactly do you mean?”

“There’s really big unicorns,” he pressed. “With wild manes and tails and split hooves like the French ones but hair like those ones!”

“Buddy,” she laughed, “what you’re describing there is a Scottish unicorn and let me tell you, they cannot even be crossbred into domestication.”

The little face fell.

“Any offspring of an Aon-adharcach will be as wild as they are no one can capture them with their horn still intact, not on your life. You go near one of them with a halter and it will skewer you.”

She smiled at the boy, who still looked rather taken aback, despite this proof of his favourites superiority.

“Tell you what. If you want to see something unhinged and imposing, I’ll take you to see the Eenhoorn/Friesian cross we’ve just got in from the Netherlands.”

[trashfire-nia]

Just manhua Wei Ying being a smitten princess

JUST LOOK AT THEM I'M---

[mythalism]

call me crazy but there is a difference between treating your adult players like they are new to the world and treating your adult players like they have the memory of a goldfish and the vocabulary of a 9 year old

[bobellafofella]

fine. i can make my own people to talk to.

[terrumdurak]

much needed lesbingqiu

[infinitelystrangemachinex]

Mel and Viktor are both in an Oculorum

The prison the Black Rose have put Mel in is what "Kino" calls an Oculorum, where "According to legend, the ancients built specialized chambers to seal away false prophets." It's unclear whether this place is real and physical, but it certainly seems to be to Mel. It's built like a puzzle box that seems to probe Mel's innate abilities as a mage.

Note that these runes are like yet also unlike Hextech runes with long connected lines and hard angles, like Mel's Art Deco aesthetic, and like the prison itself and its walls.

In Zaun, something was bothering me about Viktor's home - until Jayce blew a hole in the top of the chamber, creating a spiraling tunnel of debris. So now there is a hole in the top of Viktor's chamber with a "tunnel," the same as there's a hole in the top of Mel's Oculorum:

The aesthetic of Viktor's chamber is opposite to Mel's. No squares or hard angles, only circles and fractal-like spirals, curving like Zaun and Viktor's Art Nouveau aesthetic.

But how do we know Viktor's chamber is an Oculorum, specifically? Vi and Jinx give us our biggest hint when they find the wall where their heights were marked as kids:

Which Vi and Caitlyn found in season 1 deep in the undercity, near the Shimmer addicts that Viktor later "cures":

Which was underneath a giant neon Eye of Zaun:

What does the word Oculorum mean?

"ocu" comes from the Latin "oculus," meaning "eye." "Oculorum" means something to the effect of "of the eye." Viktor's chamber stands right by where the Eye of Zaun stood.

Mel is imprisoned while Viktor appears free, but is also in effect trapped. Mel is "the child" the Black Rose was searching for, possibly with magical or even semi-divine heritage. Viktor is a regular man made into a magic user whose religious imagery was not what it appeared to be. Mel and Viktor are both magic users confined to a chamber meant to hold "false prophets."

[ewwww-what]

He’s making a super interesting point about philosophy, you have to trust me

[priceofreedom]

Advent Children vs. Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth

[joncronshawauthor]

Fantasy Writing Lessons from Thomas the Tank Engine

In the realm of fantasy literature, inspiration can come from a variety of sources, including children’s stories and shows like “Thomas the Tank Engine.” This beloved series, based on “The Railway Series” books by the Reverend W. Awdry, offers more than just entertaining tales of anthropomorphic trains. It provides valuable storytelling elements that can be adapted by fantasy authors. Let’s…