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The Deep Wells of Magic: Drawing from Timeless and Novel Sources
Hello, and welcome to another one of my incredibly overdue writing guides. Where does the magic pulse from in your fictional world? What energy does your magic user draw forth to complete their spells? Here is a list of classical and somewhat unique magical sources you might use to craft your supernatural system. Remember, the key to originality is being a little twisty and the ability to mash concepts. Okay, maybe the first isn't a determining factor.
Sources:
Geographical landmarks
Celestial Events
Memories
Mythical creatures
Seasonal events
Ancestors
Secrets
Mirrors
Shadows
Dreams
Movements
Heartbeats
Ocean currents
Moonlight
Fragmented thoughts
Music
Echoes
Crystals
Wishes
Mana
Mystical ingredients
Special words
Color
Divine intervention
Relics
Chants
Symbols
Candles
Talismans
Meditation or trance
Sounds and silences
Emotions
Elemental forces
Sacred sites
Amulets
Magic dust
Energy residue
Wind
Weather
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decided to go fawk it and make it so that nattramn and basilisks are able to hybridise in pareidolia yay!!! more info under cut
as for how its possible, irl clearly these species would be too distant from eachother to hybridise but ok its fantasy and also. i think part of it might be that as basilisk ancestors evolved their odd trait of picking up aspects of other fauna around them during fetal development, it just resulted in their genes being really wack and spontaneous and for some reason that made it so that they can procreate with nattramn again. i think the ancestors shown in the last image for example could not concieve together bcs the basilisk ancestor species had not evolved the wacky genes thing yet.
societally i think it varies on how they're treated. generally hybrids are accepted as parts of their societies, but depending on several factors they can be somewhat alienated. in nattramn society, "basramn" hybrids are generally more well accepted due to a combination of societal and religious reasons. "nattlisks" usually mingle with basilisk communities much easier for similar reasons. the kind of folklore that sprung up surrounding them in these communities may depend on the fact that basramns have an easier time fitting into nattramn society (due to nattramn putting a lot of importance on flight) while nattlisks have an easier time shapeshifting and can usually fit in basilisk communities easier because of it (basilisks celebrate their shapeshifting ability culturally quite strongly), and the folklore sprung up as sort of a "post hoc" justification for potential alienation/embracing of hybrids.
because of this this means that union between a basilisk and a nattramn and whether or not its accepted depends on the context bcs of what hybrid it produces. thinking this may be further reinforced with old legends about mythical (or real, potentially) historical figures in their cultures. (have to think more about this)
also i dont think ive mentioned it here but the reason why these hybrids arent TOO uncommon to see is that nattramn and basilisks are closely intertwined, and while its unusual to see a nattramn mingling with basilisk communities, its quite common for basilisk communities to exist within nattramn settlements and their attitudes towards one another are generally amicable/positive.
"nattlisk" and "basramn" are not canon terms for them, and in universe theyre generally referred to either as basilisk, nattramn or harpy depending on what the observer/local culture thinks they are lol. humans especially dont really know the difference - i think maybe nattlisks may be interpreted as some sort of other vätte like a rå or a troll due to their more humanoid look
generally have similar lifespans to nattramn/basilisks, overall they do rather well for being hybrids other than miscarriages (or, well, since theyre egg layers, failed/unhatched eggs) and nattlisks being more susceptible to illness early in life.
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Necromantic Basics [ 1 / ? ]
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This 100% relates to future posts on this blog
I have strong feelings about this topic but I'd prefer to operate off what the community feels/thinks
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Arielle W.M. Presents Worldbuilding Month: History & Lore
#worldbuilding#fantasy worldbuilding#lore building#fantasy history#creative writing#on writing#writers of tumblr#writing tips#writing advice#writer#fantasy lore#i love lore#folklore
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When you're a Writer and a Vtuber...
If you like storytelling, Vtubing, or both, this one's for you 🥰
You'd think there'd be more overlap of "People who want to be fantasy characters and hide their face" and "Writers" but there really aren't. I know like me and @moonfeatherblue and that's it for the writing/worldbuilding and Vtuber overlap lololol. I think there should be more of us!
So, let me convince you to become a storytelling/worldbuilding/writing Vtuber like me...
In addition to just loving all the cool things you can do with Live2D as a software (if like art and you don't just stare at rigging showcases on YouTube, you should. It's so cool!), I also love storytelling in a social media space. Like, how do you tell a story over time? How much information should you reveal and when? What colors, images, and sounds evoke the feelings you want? And what feelings will keep people coming back for more? Basically, Vtubers have made me fall in love with marketing because the best marketing is just storytelling with some sort of call-to-action at the end.
Am I GOOD at marketing? No, lol, but maybe YOU would be! KEEP READING to find out XD
On the flipside, so so many Vtubers are like "I'm the embodiment of sin and also a gamer and a singer" or "I'm a cottagecore whale who is also the collector of lost souls and I play video games" and it's like... clearly Vtuber audiences LIKE the fantasy aspects of this. Why is the Vtuber default just gaming? Why is there not waaaaay more whimsy and storytelling? (This isn't to say Gaming Bad TM. I'm literally a game dev. I NEED streamers to play my games. I love them.) There's just so much opportunity for cool storytelling with Vtubers!
If you wanna get into being a fictional character/having a kayfabe-like wrestling persona for your writing, you should 100% get into Vtubing. You don't even need to stream to be a Vtuber -- and honestly I'm not even sure you need to post videos necessarily lol -- GIFs and pictures could probably get you pretty far on the right platforms. You could start out using a PNG --there are so many good, free PNGtuber softwares and you could use Picrew images (with the right permissions!) for your PNGtuber to start. Or if you can draw, you can just DO THAT.
Or if you have like $50 USD, Raindrop Atelier has a FULLY rigged Vtuber "Picrew" with chibi models that are so high quality and cute! Or if you have like $300 USD, you could get one of the Picrew-like Vtubers from Charat Genesis. (Yes, that's a lot BUT most Vtuber models — 2D and 3D alike — run you from $2000 to $8000 sooooo $300 is a steal in comparison.)
And then, over time, you could post and reveal facts about yourself and tidbits of your lore! And you could give writing advice or talking about your worldbuilding in-character! I've had this idea to make a fantasy creature mockumentary for actually years now and I'm just trying to find a good scope for it...
On the downside, as with all "storytelling in real time", it can a little discouraging at the start when you don't have a big audience. And this specific niche is especially underdeveloped so it's definitely hard to find a foothold. BUT I find that, because it's all play -- it's all FANTASY -- I have a lot more energy for this kind of marketing than I would if I were promoting myself as "just a writer, trying to sell my writing." Getting people to like me is exhausting. Getting people to like my writing is part of the writing process!
Cuz like, aside from just "inhabiting a fictional character" and "reducing your face presence online while still giving your personal brand a face", being a Vtuber is also a fun way to tie into your work.
Like, my Vtuber model is Arlasaire and she's the protagonist of my (probably) upcoming RPG, Untitled Yssaia Game, (Not the final name, real name pending lol). She talks about cooking and music and geography over on my YouTube channel and it's all infused with cool fantasy music and sound effects. She speaks in and teaches you about conlangs in the world. And she goes on fantasy dates or fantasy vacations! So now, I'm getting people attached to this character and her world BEFORE I even get into her actual story. And all her merchandising and stuff is really just game merchandising and so on and so forth... and that's just good branding! Hopefully some day, this translates into more people playing the game and seeing more of my work!
But obviously, I'm very new to marketing or else this blog post would convince more writers to become Vtubers and more Vtubers to write lol.
Anyway, here's some Arlasaire art (art: LexiKoumori on IG, rig: Kanijam) AS WELL AS some of her earlier model sketches before I asked for her hair to be silkier and less feathery! And lastly, a short unedited video of me being cringe so you KNOW you could do better :DDDD
#writeblr#worldbuilding#live2d#vtuber#marketing#pngtuber#vtuber model#vtubing#fantasy writing#fantasy lore#amaiguri
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Second raffle prize for @the-missann, featuring a Silph! I’m not so used to drawing after written descriptions, so it was definitely a challenge, but that’s just the secret ingredient to growth! I thought of two serpents conjoined by the lower mandible, where it also splits to the two halves. Thanks for your patience, and I hope you like it!
#artists on tumblr#small artist#digital art#oc art#oc artist#original art#original character#art#illustration#snake#serpent#fantasy#fantasy lore#the-missann#my artwork#gift art
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Sense there's been beings to give it names this continent has had many. But for the last few milenia its name has been Äterra’Mūteer meaning Land of the Mother in the Old Human tongue.
Many kingdoms and empires have risen and fallen, border lines drafted and redrawn over its long history. But as it proteins to our story however these are just a few of the kingdoms ive drafted so far
Ardellia
Capital: Valoria
Adrellia is known for its vast grassland and soft rolling hills. This lends well to their exquisite wine and cheese industry, both of which are their largest export.
The Aristocracy is the second most relaxed and liberal. The Monarchs both king and queen openley take lovers outside of their marriage.its so normal it's not even mentioned. Arranged marriage is most common here.
While in other kingdoms it's normal to have a ball or celebration on special occasion or even a spur of the moment thing once and a while. Ardellian cities are known for having lavish soirees almost year round.
Its said that if the night is quiet the nobility are just recovering and if its quite during the day the king or queen has passed away.
While it seems to be the most hedonistic kingdom, Ardellia is actually the most pious. While they rarely attend chapel, and they don't abide by anti-adultery scripture, Ardellia has the strictest laws on those who are so-called “mother’s betrayers” elfs and those born with magic.
Elves while in other kingdoms are allowed to work inside the cities. In Ardellia elves are not allowed to step foot near the city's walls.
Its even worse for magi. In other kingdoms practicing magic inside cities may be punished by a quick death.
In Ardellia magi are not killed, no they're captured to be torched, Ardellia turns torturing magi into a performance. Ardellia also has the largest population of mage hunters.
Delmaría
Capital Ciudad de Delmaría
Delmaria is known for being covered in thick forests and rocky unfarmable terrain.
The kingdom is the largest importer of crops from other kingdoms. But that doesn't mean they are unable to grow their own crops. They can just on a smaller scale.
The most common crops that grow in Delmaria are corn and barley, beans, and sugar and an assortment of chili peppers
While they are the smallest exporter of crops they are a large exporter of comfort goods and lumber.
The Aristocracy in Delmaria is on the more pious side and adheres more to scripture than other kingdoms. The monarchs attend scripture more times than not. But while being heavily religious. Delmaria’s treatment of elves is quite good. While elves are not allowed to own property inside cities like in other kingdoms. Elves in dalmaria are allowed in cities after dark, they can bring a lawsuit against a human, among a myriad of other rights. (while they aren't a pillar of elven rights it seems like Delmaria is making progress lol)
The treatment of magi is the standard. Magic is illegal and punished by the quick death
Delmaría wildlands
The Delmaría wildlands are a forest said to be enchanted. The forest is claimed by the kingdom of Delmaría.
The rumor that they're enchanted came about when a large logging party went missing a time ago, the group that was sent to look for them went missing as well, and the group after them and so on 5 times until the king at the time gave up, after rumors began to spread that he was sending sacrifices to a succubus blood witch.
Fenholm
Capital- Wesdene
Fenhom is a rater isolated kingdom, known for its beautiful fjords and large mountain range with snow capped peaks.
While being isolated due to the isthmus that connects them to the larger landmass being blocked by the beautiful but treacherous mountains that aren't easily traversed by a single person let alone a carriage full of ornate glass dolls. Thus travel and exports three Fenholm’s many port cities.
From those many ports most imports and exports are people. But a few non-anamite things are shipped,including glass, iron, copper, and ice. Really the only edible that fenholm exports is the famous fenholm cherries.
In recent years, Little is known about the Aristocracy of fenholm aside from the names of the king and queen and the few nobles that travel to other kingdoms. Those that do, speak little of the politics of their home kingdoms. But a certain few with loose lips, spit such fanciful words its hard to know what's true and untrue.
Starkenholt
Capital: Burcnmere
Starkenholt is known for having a majority of its land covered by fertile farmland. The kingdom is the largest exporter of wheat. Keeping most of the beats, potatoes, onions, strawberries, raspberries, legumes and carrots.
Starkenholt’s has one of the largest hunting guilds of the continent. They're often hired by other kingdoms to hunt for feasts and such.
The aristocracy of Starkenholt is very moderet when it comes to religion. Elves are allowed to work in the cities, the monarchy is the largest employer of elves. Magic is outlawed and punishable by the quick death.
the Harrington dynasty had ruled for 26 generations before Lenceslous Vonstrumhart took power and established the Vonstrumhart dynasty who are Starkenholt.
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OML This took longer than I thought it would lol. I'm real sorry yall I thought this would take like an hour or two, but I'm finishing this at 3:17 AM haha. Anyways, please give me feedback. I love when yall comment. I think my asks are open as well, so please send anything youd like to know or anything youd like me to expand on.
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Okay so here's Tara again and on the other Pic is her (tiny) and Gala, as in Galafadriel (the big, white thing). They're siblings.
These pics are actually a bit of lore.
Lore below.
(Also disclaimer, the bg in the second pic isn't mine, took it from Pinterest, same with refs for the angel. I only added filters and edited a bit, so I don't own these)
Okay, so for the (tiny bit of the) lore. In short, I promise.
The baseline is that Tara, Gala and Tracy (you'll see her later) are triplets of ancient being who back in the day lied their fingers on the creation of the world as we know it (along with few other creatures). Gala was order, Tara was chaos and Tracy was connection. Unfortunately, they became overwhelmed with their powers and ruined what they made.
They decided to separate, so they sent one another into different relms and lost all memories of who they are.
They don't rly work without one another, so soon Tara started hearing voices calling her to find them.
In the 2nd pic you can see Tara and Gala's 1st encounter. They did n o t recognize each other for shit.
He tried to kill her.
#oc art#oc#my ocs#oc lore#fantasy#fanart#digital art#illustration#fictional characters#lore#fantasy lore#siblings#Tara#Gala#i love this story a lot I can't tell stories I'm sorry#stfu ik it's cringe#theyre cool I promise#lgbtq community
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so do vampires have to be careful about what blood types they drink together? cause if a blood cell encounters another blood cell that is of Enemy Type it will gather its friends and Attack which causes a blood clot so what do vampires do? hack into their chosen victims medical records? wait until their last meal has been pissed out and they’re essentially starving so there’s lower chance of blood mixing? do vampires piss? can they smell different blood types as an evolutionary development? do they have some sort of internal organ that strips the blood of it’s type?
#there are many possibilities here#and if i ever write a story about vampires#you know i’ll add this bit of lore#as a treat#but seriously do vampires piss#vampire#fantasy lore#blood
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What would you rate her?
The land of Gwyn comprises five unique realms, an alignment of six gods - Maelgor, Cyfandor, Zephyrus, Seraphina, Gwiraelin, and Eldorin - watch over a diverse array of inhabitants and landscapes.
Learn more in the link
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The Ritual
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Fantasy writers, reblog this and add a playlist for your WIP!
Here are mine:
Light & Death (High fantasy God-War sapphic bullshit)
Two for Mirth (Low fantasy love story between a flower shop girl and a grim reaper)
Vampire Story (Gay vampires do a heist in 1980s Las Vegas)
#writeblr#writers#writing#writblr#writers of tumblr#writeblr community#fantasy lore#queer fantasy#writing fantasy#fantasy writblr#fantasy writeblr#amwriting#music inspo
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Cautionary tales in worldbuilding my beloved
#something im trying to make#worldbuilding tag#rambles#writeblr#worldbuilding#fantasy worldbuilding#fantasy lore
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SWORD OF ZORK
The most famous of many elfin swords, known widely as the Sword of Zork, but has also been referred to as both Glamdring and Orcrist.
In 948 GUE, this sword was taken from the White House and wielded by the Second Dungeon Master as he descended into the depths of the Dungeon of Zork to gain the title. Along the way the blade was used to dispatch another troll, and to engage in a combat of trial against the First Dungeon Master.
#retro fantasy#fantasy lore#interactive fiction#text adventure#fantasy aesthetic#gaming history#Zork#Infocom#retro rpg#activision
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when I was home. I used to sit by the trees and hum. It was common to for us to be near the trees with the biggest hearts. It served us protection... Or so I though. I miss my home so much. I missed being able to sing freely. I am afraid of the water the heart ache , blood ,and tears. is there home? are any of my pond still alive?
I hide now, knowing my home is in ruins... because of me. so many homes because of me. who could ever forgive me? All I can do when I am alone in the woods of unknow and hum and sob the songs of my people.
#lore#AU#princess#princess aesthetic#Princess Art#fantasy au#worldbuilding#world build#fantasy lore#princess core
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