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Worlds

Worlds

Many worlds fall into preexisting genres or themes, such as high fantasy worlds or science fiction space operas. The Worlds section of this website will provide you with frequent themes, tropes, and frameworks for commonly existing world types. When building a world of a certain genre these sections will provide a quick springboard to get you started. Simply find the world that most closely resembles your own and begin exploring.


WORLD ARCHETYPES

For common but fantastic worlds of any genre.

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HIGH FANTASY

For worlds that are entirely fictional, and likely magical.

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SCIENCE FICTION

For worlds that cross the cosmos, from solar systems to the edge of the known universe.

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POST-APOCALYPTIC

For worlds that take place after society’s collapse.

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HORROR

For worlds that chill the blood.

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MYTHOLOGICAL

For worlds that lean on preexisting mythologies

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A Primer

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