Mana is the magical essence that permeates a Fantasy World and is both the power source for magic as well as the core element that dictates what is possible with magic. Beyond being the basis for magic, mana also has secondary effects on the world – beautification. Humans that are exposed to high levels of ambient mana are generally more beautiful than humans that are not exposed to mana. The Modern World, with its lack Read more…
The internal volume of a dungeon can be different from the volume one would measure if the entirety were to be excavated. The space within a dungeon is much larger than the outside would appear – this is because dungeons are dimensional pockets that are connected to our material world via a spatial knot. This extra-dimensionality also allows for other strange phenomena. For example, on some dungeon floors, one can perceive a sun and a Read more…
Dungeons are a critical part of any Fantasy World. They are the embodiment of the unknown and are the crucible in which legends are formed. Adventurers, heroes, and fools journey into dungeons seeking fame, glory, or greater personal strength. While some succeed and are amply rewarded for their efforts, others perish meaningless deaths within. Every denizen of a Fantasy World will be quite familiar with dungeons in the abstract, and much has been written about Read more…
Fantasy world militaries are as varied as modern day militaries with individuals suited for various tasks on the battlefield or rear support. Mounted Heavy Knights – Knights in full plate armor riding atop war horses that are similarly armored. Each Heavy Knight is equipped with one 2.5 meter lance and is trained in the simple yet devastatingly effective technique of a full speed cavalry charge. Used to break enemy formations on the field, the mounted Read more…
Basic description Goblins are small feisty creatures that are bold in groups and cowardly in small numbers. They are between 100cm-150cm tall with a squat build. They have leathery skin that comes in varying shades of green. They live an average of 10 years and reproduce extremely quickly. Infants fully mature in 6 months to a year. Danger rating Dangerous in large numbers or in dark caves because of their dark sight. Capable of fashioning Read more…
When you think of infrastructure, you should think roads. Roads were important to the Romans as well, and we’ll be using them for insight on how to design and build roads in a fantasy world.
Death is usually something to avoid, but a world with resurrection magic means death does not have to be the end. That said, it can still be a costly proposition.
So maybe you’ve heard of the word tariff or you’ve read about globalization but you don’t really know what that means. Or maybe you do know what those terms mean, but you are not sure how to apply them to a fantasy world economy. Let’s demystify these terms and gain a better understanding on how we might craft economic policy when swords and magic are commonplace.
Iron by itself is a valuable resource and critical to the defense and economic growth of any nation state – this is true in the modern world as well as the fantasy world. But how do you process the ore?
Desiring more strength and seeking more power is a cornerstone of any successful fantasy world survival strategy, and the key lies in how one gains experience and learns skills.