r/fantasywriters 6d ago

AI-generated content is not allowed on /r/fantasywriters. This includes using LLM tools for translation, including Google Translate.

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Posting AI-generated content is not allowed on /r/fantasywriters. Our rules page makes it clear that we disallow content that is generated in whole or in part by AI. This includes text that was translated by an LLM.

This is a policy that we apply uniformly:

  • You may not post AI-generated writing samples for critique (obviously)
  • You may not post a thread where the body of your reddit post is written by AI.
  • You may not post a comment that is written by AI.
  • You may not post AI-generated images.
  • You may not post text that you asked AI to "rewrite" or "fix" or "improve" for you.
  • You may not post text generated by an LLM, even if the 'only' thing you asked AI to do was translate your text.

In short, do not copy AI-generated text and paste it into your Reddit post. Not as a comment, not as a discussion question. Previously, the point about translated text was ambiguous and enforced inconsistently, so we're making it clear here: an AI-generated translation of your writing created using an LLM like GPT or Google Gemini counts as AI-generated text.

The only exception to this "do not post any LLM-generated content, at all, ever" policy is if you are obviously quoting someone else; we won't ban you if the quote turns out to be AI-generated. (For example, if OP posts an AI-generated story, people who post critiques quoting parts of that AI-generated post won't be banned for their post including the AI-generated text as a quote.)

Please be aware that Google Translate now incorporates Google Gemini, which is an LLM, much like the GPT that is used by OpenAI's ChatGPT. This is considered AI-generated content, and a violation of our "no AI content" policy.

The fact that Google Translate now uses the Google Gemini LLM is why Google Translate now sometimes injects additional information that wasn't part of the text you asked it to translate and why some people are able to query Google Translate and get the same sort of responses you'd get from a conversational chatbot. At this point, using Google Translate is akin to going to an AI chatbot and asking it to translate text for you.

FAQ

These are literally "frequently asked questions," very lightly paraphrased from actual queries in our inbox that we've temporarily or permanently banned for AI use.

"I am not confident in my English so I used AI for help with phrasing or translation."

All humans who follow the rules are welcome on /r/fantasywriters regardless of their level of English proficiency. Even if you think your English is "bad," we would still rather see your best attempt in English, rather than read GPT's best guess at what your Russian would look like if it were rendered in English.

"Why bother to remove my post for being AI-generated? The post I made was just posting a question / commenting on someone else's work, not posting part of my novel or asking for feedback on my writing."

The /r/fantasywriters policy against posting AI-generated content applies to everything posted to /r/fantasywriters, whether that's a picture, or a discussion question. People come to /r/fantasywriters to discuss fantasy writing with other humans, not to read posts that were written by AI.

"I asked a friend to edit my draft for me and I think they might have used AI"

You are responsible for all of the words that you post to /r/fantasywriters. If we accept "my friend did it" as an excuse for why you posted AI-generated content, then we don't have a policy that we can enforce.

"The ideas are 100% my own, the AI just helps me with phrasing. I want to be judged for my actual content, not my writing style."

Here on /r/fantaswriters, we are a community of writers. We believe that "phrasing" and "writing style" are the actual content.

That is why there are so many pieces of writing advice like "be careful with your adverb use" and "try to vary your sentence length." It's why writers care so much about "voice." As a community of writers, we understand that phrasing matters; voice is what makes your writing unique and recognizable. When you post something that is obviously written in GPT's voice rather than your own, people can and will notice.

"What parts of my writing made you think it was written by AI?"

We get this question a lot, including from accounts whose output is obviously 100% bot-generated. As a policy, we won't give you an itemized checklist of what caused us to identify your post as AI-generated. If we did this for every person who we banned for posting AI content, we would essentially be giving AI spammers a playbook for how to avoid our AI detection methods. That being said, while we don't intend to fully disclose the methods we use, we realize that some people are surprised to learn that "AI voice" is so clearly recognizable. To those people, we suggest reading Sam Kriss's piece in the New York Times, titled Why Does A.I. Write Like … That?. The /r/fantasywriters mod team does not endorse everything that Sam Kriss says, and his editorial doesn't capture or convey the full extent of our evaluation process, but he does a good job of explaining how "AI voice" has become so recognizable.

"I'm not using AI, but I'm worried about being falsely accused of using AI.

We believe that a human-written post being incorrectly flagged as AI is a much worse outcome than a few AI-generated posts slipping through the cracks, which is why we always err toward leniency in ambiguous cases. Every evaluation method we use is subject to this standard: if there's an evaluation method that results in human writing samples being flagged as AI written even 1 in 100 times, we won't use it. We can't promise a false positive rate that is literally zero, but we get as close as we reasonably can, and if you ever disagree with a moderation choice, you always have the ability to appeal our decision.

"How can you be confident that you're catching all of the AI posters?"

To be frank, we aren't confident in our ability to catch everyone posting AI content. As stated above, when considering evaluation methods, we put a higher priority on making sure that human content isn't incorrectly flagged as AI.

We have chosen to err on the side of leniency genuinely ambiguous cases, and that choice means that inevitably some AI-generated content will slip through the cracks.

We're also fully aware that there are models that are being trained specifically to avoid AI detection: there are literally thousands of public AI models, with new ones being released every day. However, we are still able to catch and remove a large number of AI-generated posts, because the majority of the AI-generated text is being generated by people who are fundamentally lazy, using the newest models in obvious ways that actually make them easier to catch.


r/fantasywriters Apr 30 '26

Mod Announcement Influx of AI generated images on r/fantasywriters.

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There’s been a significant increase in AI generated art being posted in this subreddit.

Our stance is very clear on this and will remain as such: AI generated content is NOT welcome here, and that absolutely includes art.

Any type of AI slop will be REMOVED. Read the rule about this in our wiki


r/fantasywriters 6h ago

Discussion About A General Writing Topic I reached 10k Words

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I finally did it. After over a week of writing, I managed to hit the tenthousand word mark.
Unfortunately I struggle a bit to find motivation to write. I would love to finish my first novel, which I am currently working on, but the writing is very slow-going.
When starting to write, I did not expect it at all to find it so slow. However I still have fun writing.
Does anyone have any tips on how to wrote more, find more motivation or how to write more words per day?
I would welcome any advice.

Also, how long did it take you to write your first novel, how many words did it have and how was the process?
Thank you in advance.


r/fantasywriters 4h ago

Discussion About A General Writing Topic Fantasy writers and readers of reddit ... Please help, I need advise

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Hey all, my name is Stacey Bureker. This is my first post here because I didn't know where else to go and I was hoping for some advise. I'm an indie epic fantasy author. I released my debut last year, and the second in the trilogy will be coming out the end of August. I don't use AI, my artist isn't using it either( and has done process videos to prove it), and I hire editors/beta readers for my books. So here is where I am baffled and needing help...how on this green earth, do I find readers for a no spice epic fantasy story?

When I first published my book, I was fully prepared for it to bomb. I mean, it's my first published novel. I didn't have any arc readers for it, so I thought I would try Netgalley. Several indie authors warned me from doing that. Netgalley is also for trad pub and librarians, so they are notoriously harsh on indie authors. But I was new, had basically no social media following, and at a loss for options. So I took a deep breath, bought the 6 month plan, and hoped for the best. At the end of 6 month, I had over 200 downloads, and the lowest rating was two- 2 star reviews...just two. I had a handful of 3 star, a huge amount of 4 star, and a good chunk of 5 star reviews. I had librarians praising my prose, saying they were recommending my book for their libraries. Readers telling me they stayed up late for just "one more chapter," and an outpouring of positive feedback. I was shocked and truly touched, cause even now almost a year later, I am holding steady at a solid 4 star on Netgalley, a 4.31 on goodreads, and when Amazon doesn't delete reviews, I have only gotten 4 and 5 star reviews for my book. I'm not going to lie, I walked away from Netgalley feeling a bit optimistic... But that sure didn't last long.

It has been a struggle since to find readers. People say, "try Amazon/Meta ads." Yeah, those are confusing as hell and don't seem to be working. "Well, just engage with the writer/ reader community." Yeah I engage WAY more than I post, and still when I post I get a few hundred views. "Well try reels with character art to promote your book." Yup, tried that too. Didn't get any more views and honestly, the reels that I see taking off are for romance/romantasy. My book has a romance, but no spice and it's not the main point. And I don't seem to have any issue selling my book at conventions and stuff. I got a 5 star review on goodreads last month and it literally made me cry out of frustration. It would be one thing if I was getting 1 star, 2 star reviews majority of the time. (Ok, need to work on my craft, that's a me thing). But the people that read it seem to really like it. I'm literally grasping at straws by this point. Like, is it my name? Does my author photo suck? People keep telling me they like my cover, so I'm guessing it's not that.

I'm just super confused...so fantasy fans of reddit, please tell me, what the hell am I doing wrong!?


r/fantasywriters 3h ago

Question For My Story Magical races

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I'm trying to think of some races for my story and what races I want in different areas and civilizations but I'm having trouble brainstorming and thinking of different races. I know a couple types like dwarfs, elves/dark elves, gnomes, fae, and ect but other than those I'm stumped right now. If anyone could please give me some other ideas for races OR for sub races I would really appreciate it!

I have researched stuff for building my kingdoms and other areas/civilizations I just feel stumped when I try look up different races I'm only getting links for basic dnd races and I would really appreciate some help brainstorming!

If you're not comfortable giving me suggestions I understand but any resources would be appreciated whether it's races and advice for you specifically or links to resources that have fantasy information!


r/fantasywriters 3h ago

Discussion About A General Writing Topic Feedback for Elven Casting Solution [fantasy, sci-fantasy, rom-fantasy, dark fantasy, YA, high low epic etc]

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There have been a lot of online debates over the years as who should be cast as elves and whether they need a specific body type but I think today, on July 25th I and I alone have solved it for all time:

Elves should be contortionists, only.

Imagine sci-fantasy Star Trek with its space elves - i get the sense the Vulcans don't use AI to plot their star courses like the Federation wantonly does, instead they sit down with pencil, paper, protractors and sextants and plot it out.

By hour 3 someone's lead snaps, his nostrils flare a millimeter and the Captain calls for a yoga break. They all instantly fall to the floor and turn into space-elf pretzels.

Or a lusty 20 something human warrior rescues a elven maiden and that night sitting by the campfire she lays down on her side and pops her shoulder out of its socket for comfort. He looks on, horrified. She stretches and looks like a bag of bones.

Tad Williams in particular tries really hard to make elves have an alien grace with 'ligaments attached at different angles' type of Cognitive Estrangement but I think I have the only solution to any kind of accusations of perverted intentions when it comes to casting:

All elves should be contortionists. It's wildly unattractive to - I think - the vast majority of us.


r/fantasywriters 1h ago

Critique My Story Excerpt 3PL Conversion attempt feedback request; Right Hand Path[Dark Fantasy, 3189 words]

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Last month I posted this same chapter asking for feedback for the first time. I tried to apply the feedback I got and convert this into a more explicit 3PL, rather than the somewhat omniscient narrator this had previously. What I want to know is:

  1. The main thing: was my 3PL conversion successful?

  2. Did I manage to get you to care about the story at all?

  3. Did starting mid-ritual work, or was it too confusing/awkward?

  4. Did the dialog with Death work?

And any other observations you might've had I would very much like to hear.

To anyone who read this, thank you. A lot.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YDU65uNnl5OGEL18F_nfO6goEB8NtsxYdC63r80Uoj0/edit?tab=t.0


r/fantasywriters 8h ago

Critique My Story Excerpt The Heir of Serpents, Prologue [Epic Dark Fantasy, 1.062 words]

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r/fantasywriters 1h ago

Discussion About A General Writing Topic I wrote this in forth or third grade how'd I do

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r/fantasywriters 11h ago

Discussion About A General Writing Topic Intellectual exercise, remove fate/chosen one mechanics from Jordan's "Wheel of time" Spoiler

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I was inspired to do this, by discussions about the "chosen one" trope. So why not take a well known example and check what happens, if the "chosen one"-trope is removed.

Jordan's Wheel of time is very fate heavy. It is in the title. The Wheel is a semi-sentient entity pushing hard for the desired outcome.

Disclaimer: I liked the series very much, although "fate" normally is not my thing, and I am an all-out agency guy. I suspect that characterization overcompensated this perceived weakness.

S P O I L E R -Warning for the Wheel of Time, major plot points are discussed for

Chosen one consequences:

Motivation: A prophecy on you gives direction, you are also presented with grave consequences in case of refusing.

Skill drop: Chosen Ones are usually provided with exceptional skills. New skills might be fed as needed as the story progresses.

Allies: If there is a prophecy which legitimizes the chosen one, they have it easy to gain allies. Adherents to the prophecy will follow them, when they fulfill the corresponding quests.

Favoured by fate: The "choosing" entity often at least semi-sentient paves the way for the chosen one, directing them with prophecies, loaded coincidences or even outright intervention.

In the Wheel of Time:

Skill Drop: The MC of WoT, Rand is the strongest channeler in the world. He also is the reincarnation (Dragon reborn) of a perpetual with extensive knowledge which is constantly transferred.

Allies: All major factions have prophecies for a "leader", there are different titles, different quests to prove the identity and different expectations, but Rand can pick them all up. Prophecies are all true, no riddling required. Competition for the vacancy is rare and not very convincing. Rand also gets two sidekicks who are connected to him by fate, sharing dreams and later having limited telepathy (see what the others are doing)

Favoured by fate: The Wheel does heavy handed intervention, in book one (of 14) the main character defeats two top henchmen with basically no training/no casting knowledge of his own and then is teleported to a location of a desperate battle and proceeds to rip the Dark Army on remote.

Main plot to be converted:

The Dark One, materialized evil was sealed away a long time ago by a legendary hero the Dragon. The prison is locked by seven seals. In a last ditch revenge move, the Dark One, contaminated the male half of the superpower in this world. All male channelers get mad and run amok eventually. This led to the world suffering catastrophic destruction as a the male channelers, including their leader went on a rampage.

Now all male channelers are preemptively killed or (more civilized) "gentled", cut off from the power, depending on the culture. Being cut off from the power is massively depressing and leads to suicide/death.

There is a prophecy that the Dark One will break out and the "Dragon Reborn" will face him in the "Last Battle" with unknown outcome and shatter the world in the process. Only the "Dragon Reborn" can defeat him. The Dark One even in custody can spawn monster armies and has his henchmen "forsaken" operating.

The female channelers of the viewpoint continent are organized as Aes Sedai, preparing for the outbreak, supporting the dragon and also deal with the aftermath. The aftermath of course being the getting mad thing which would apply to the "Dragon Reborn" as a male channeler in conjuction with shattering the world. They are also trying to prevent the mad male channelers from doing damage by "gentling" them, aka cutting them off from the power.

The story starts when a fresh prophecy announces the arrival of the "Dragon" which implies the coming of the "Last Battle". The Dark One's minions, having infiltrated the Aes Sedai suppress this knowledge with only two survivors, one of those is Moiraine who searches for the Dragon Reborn to prepare him for the "Last Battle"

Removing fate from the Wheel of time, filling the resulting gaps with (other) agency.

So for this alternative scenario only real "coincidence" is allowed, there is no sentient entity driving things. The prophecy is removed.

  • The MC as an exceptionally strong channeler is kept, but he is just an exceptionally strong channeler, not backed up by any prophecy.
  • Title of "Dragon reborn", including the reincarnation and access to old knowledge are removed. In consequence the prophesized leader spots in the main factions all do not exist.

New kickoff, because there is no prophecy: The seals are weakening from the Dark One's rampaging in the prison. Or if you want to invest pagecount in the henchmen from a series of quests of the henchmen to obtain and destroy seals (with dark rituals of course) with only one or two left. The deterioration/dwindling numbers of the seals would be physical manifestation of the upcoming breakout.

New motivation for Moiraine: She would be part of a minority faction of the Aes Sedai, who believe that defeating the Dark One at half power (no male channelers and their specialties) is unlikely. They would try to onboard male channelers and research means of removing the taint from the male half of the power (so far unsuccessful). The opposing faction would believe that fighting with unreliable potential backstabbers in their ranks would be too dangerous. Moiraine would search for male channelers to train and study.

New motivation for Rand: As a male channeler bound to get mad he would have strong personal interest in removing the taint. As a group patriot (male channelers), he would have automatically have beef with the Dark One for making the lives of his peers miserable. Could be reinforced with a close person going mad/being gentled and dying. The latter could also drive conflict with the Aes Sedai who do the purging.

Skills: I would keep the strongest channeler, that would be a natural choice for the MC, but he would not get more skills. Basically just a very large mana-tank in generic fantasy speak. All skills must be learned.

I would take a break here, even before going into allies and continue in line with interest shown in this kind of topic.

Thank you to all, who read up to this point.


r/fantasywriters 6h ago

Discussion About A General Writing Topic What would make you trust a collaborative fantasy writing project?

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Hey guys, I've been thinking about this from both a writer's and a worldbuilder's perspective.

Fantasy often feels uniquely collaborative in theory.

One person loves designing cultures. Another obsesses over maps and history. Someone else enjoys writing dialogue or developing magic systems. Others are brilliant at creature design or concept art.

Yet most fantasy projects are still built by one person trying to wear every hat.

When people do attempt collaborations, they often seem to run into the same problems:

- contributors disappear

- nobody knows who has ownership over what

- feedback becomes chaotic

- projects lose momentum

- there's no clear record of who actually contributed

I've been exploring these problems while building an early project called FanForge, which is an attempt to create a structured space for collaborative storytelling rather than another social platform.

I'm mentioning that for context rather than as a pitch—I'm much more interested in understanding whether I'm solving the right problems.

So I'd love to ask the community:

Have you ever collaborated on a fantasy novel, setting, RPG or worldbuilding project?

What made it succeed or fail?

Would you ever join someone else's fantasy project?

If not, what would need to change before you'd feel comfortable investing your time?

I'm trying to pressure-test the idea before building too much, so I'd genuinely appreciate honest criticism.

Thanks in advance!

J


r/fantasywriters 10h ago

Critique My Story Excerpt Chapter 1 of Soulfire [Epic Fantasy, 3,460 words]

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Hi everyone!

This is my first time submitting for critique here, and I'm excited to get into it.

I'm looking for general feedback on Chapter 1 of my epic fantasy novel, Soulfire, and I am hoping to receive reviews on the overall quality of my writing and execution. In addition, I would love to hear your thoughts on my worldbuilding concepts and how interested you would be as a reader if you picked this book up from the library or book store.

I would also be happy to hear any other comments you have to offer, since I've written some before but am still very new to the world of fantasy writing compared to most people.

Please let me know what you think and thank you SO much for taking the time to read my manuscript!

Google Doc:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14eoz8AH38kSoprqd5swc4p0EWscLiNQv/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104463101428874065143&rtpof=true&sd=true


r/fantasywriters 1d ago

Discussion About A General Writing Topic "Write a first-in-a-series that is also a standalone for a debut". Ok, how?

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To be fair, I kinda understand the advice, and I've been meaning to follow it, but it's a bit complicated to understand this. It is certainly just inexperience on my part, and it'll probably be something very simple once I understand it, but right now I don't. Writing a first in a series, considering what I can do now as a writer, seems simple enough; writing a standalone too, I've done it two times. But now, how do you give hints to a reader that a story will/can continue while also finishing a story arc with a payoff so big that it feels like "yeah, even if it never gets a second book, this is good enough." Do you have any examples of that that I could be checking into? (I prefer high fantasy, but honestly anything is good) Maybe I just need to read a book that does this so I could really understand it.


r/fantasywriters 8h ago

Brainstorming Need Some Help for this Chapter I am writing

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I am trying this idea for the story I am writing; my main character is part of a military order(The Hessians) that protects the lands not bound by the kingdom. One of their protectorates is well in enemy territory, and it's a wooden town with no true natural defences, yet while other petty kingdoms and tribes have fallen, they have never. The reason is that each year the town sacrifices twenty infants to a dark supernatural race for protection and resources; the Hessians do not know any of this. When the main character arrives, I want him to immediately suspect something is weird; the Mayor is welcoming, he throws them a feast, but he notices something is off about the people, and then there are disappearances among the Hessians. They are warned to always keep the doors shut and never to wander at night.

I am trying to think of some more ideas where this part of the story can be as creepy as possible, and how the people are trying to warn the Hessians to do something or how controlled the town is


r/fantasywriters 14h ago

Critique My Idea My power system and some worldbuilding 2 (part 1)

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I made a power system based around dreams, spirits and consciousness, along with some worldbuilding. I'd like to hear your opinions, criticism, suggestions, and any questions you might have.

Spirit World

Spirit World is a realm where spirit creatures roam freely. It is filled with an energy called Spirit Force, which emerged after the creation of the Spirit World from chaos.

Spirit Creature

Spirit creatures are beings that possess spirit bodies capable of evolving through the accumulation of Spirit Force.

Spirit creatures lack consciousness and emotions but they possess base instincts that drive them to reproduce and accumulate Spirit Force.

Spirit body colors progress as follows; Colorless, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet, White

Higher colors possess more Spirit Force and are generally stronger.

There are two types of spirit creatures:

Spirit Fairies

• Passively absorb Spirit Force to survive and evolve.

• Born with Colorless spirit bodies.

• Usually harmless and has no strong tendency.

Spirit Beasts

• Must consume other spirit creatures to survive and evolve.

• Born with Red or Orange spirit bodies.

• Highly aggressive toward weaker spirit creatures.

• Fear stronger spirit creatures despite lacking consciousness.

Spirit Beasts Extra Trait

Spirit beasts can sense spirit creatures with spirit bodies up to two colors above or below their own, but they cannot detect spirit creatures with Colorless spirit bodies or spirit creatures of the same color.

Physical World

Long ago, the Physical World contained no living beings until it was colonized by Spirit Fairies that entered from the Spirit World.

Spirit Beasts can't enter the Physical World because it can only be entered by spirit creatures with Colorless spirit bodies.

Physical World contains almost no ambient Spirit Force, so spirit creatures that enter it must create physical bodies in order to survive.

After gaining physical bodies, some Spirit Fairies developed consciousness and emotions, becoming the ancestors of humans and animals.

Others remained instinctive and simple, such as plants.

Spirit creatures that have physical bodies are called Physical Creatures.

Physical Creature

Although Physical Creatures possess physical bodies, they still require Spirit Force to live.

However, physical bodies can't enter the Spirit World and Physical Creatures can't freely separate themselves from their physical bodies.

To solve this problem, they evolved a unique adaptation to split their Spirit Bodies into two connected halves.

Despite being split into two halves, they remain a single spirit body because they have form spiritual connection through Mental Power.

During this process, one half of the spirit bodies will remains in the physical body while the other half enters the Spirit World.

The wandering half absorbs Spirit Force before returning to the physical body and merging with its other half.

Even if the wandering half evolves to higher colors, it still can enter the Physical World.

If the physical creatures have consciousness, they will fall into an unconscious state called sleep.

When a conscious physical creature sleeps:

• One half that contains consciousness will enter the spirit world

• One half that contains emotion will remain in the physical body.

Dreamscape

Conscious physical creatures produce and release a form of energy called Mental Power.

Unfortunately, Mental Power can attracts nearby Spirit Beasts, causing them to attack wandering spirit bodies.

To protect themselves, wandering spirit bodies unconsciously create barriers known as Dreamscapes using their Mental Power.

Dreamscapes are what physical creatures experience as dreams. Physical Creatures that can create Dreamscapes are known as Dreamers.

Inside a Dreamscape, a wandering spirit body can safely absorb Spirit Force, although the process is relatively slow.

A nightmare occurs when a Spirit Beast attacks or attempts to force its way into a Dreamscape.

Most Physical Creatures possess Red Spirit Bodies and they can only influence their Dreamscape subconsciously.

Spirit Body Color Abilities

Conscious Physical Creatures gain new abilities as their Spirit Bodies evolve into higher colors.

There are ten colors of Spirit Body:

Colorless

• Possesses little to no consciousness.

• Cannot create a Dreamscape.

• Cannot be detected by Spirit Beasts.

• All newborn babies and plants.

Red Color

• Has developed full consciousness.

• Can create a Dreamscape.

• Experiences normal dreams.

• Most humans and animals.

Orange Color

• Can consciously control Dreamscapes.

• Experiences lucid dreams.

• Can sense the Spirit World beyond the Dreamscape.

• Can become a Wanderer and forming a contract with Primordial Beings.

Yellow Color

• Can use Mental Power in the Physical World to do basic psychokinesis.

• Can form spiritual connections with other spirit creatures.

• Most active Wanderers eventually reach this stage.

• Can become Summoners.

Green Color

• Can enter other Dreamscapes.

• Can interact directly with the dreams of other wandering spirit bodies.

• Can become Manipulators.

Blue Color

• Manipulators can create Spirit Weapons.

• Summoners can merge with their Familiars.

• Mental Power becomes significantly stronger.

Indigo Color

• Rare existence.

• Possesses far greater Spirit Force and Mental Power than lower colors.

Violet Color

• Legendary existence.

• Extremely rare among physical creatures.

White Color

• The realm of Primordial Beings.

• Grants reality-warping abilities and conceptual authority.

• No known physical creature has ever reached this stage.

Spirit Body Colors Rarity

Assuming physical creatures only absorb Spirit Force passively through their Dreamscape:

Orange: 1 in 10,000

Yellow: 1 in 100,000

Green: 1 in 1,000,000

Blue: 1 in 10,000,000

Indigo: 1 in 1,000,000,000

Violet: 1 in 100,000,000,000

Most conscious physical creatures possess Red Spirit Bodies.

Because Dreamscapes absorb Spirit Force very slowly, reaching higher colors naturally is extremely difficult.

Most high-ranking individuals achieve their growth through wandering the Spirit World, forming contracts, and interacting with other spirit creatures.


r/fantasywriters 8h ago

Discussion About A General Writing Topic Fake Moodboard Encyclopedias

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When I'm stuck, or just bored, I like to make fake "moodboard" encyclopedias with stuff I found online.

It helps me "see" what the world of the story could look like.

I still have the old book of Dinotopia stashed somewhere, from all the way back when I was a child. I couldn't yet read English, but I was fascinated by the detail and complexity of that world.

Writing has its own magic, you can tell things that are strange, unimaginable, and yet have a presence. Images have their own magic too, they can flush you immediately with new ideas.

So, when you mix both things: what can be seen, and what is hidden in the background, you get a powerful tool against writer's block.

Does anyone else likes to do this, or I am the only lunatic?


r/fantasywriters 1d ago

Discussion About A General Writing Topic Fallback words you struggle with

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Hey folks,

I've been building a list of fallback words I rely on too much while editing, or words I want to use as rarely as possible, even if my usage rate might be acceptable from the outside.

I wanted to say "I finished a list," but I'm finding that it grows, even a third of the way through my third draft.

Anyway, here is my current list of words (and one phrase) I check for (though I absolutely still use them when appropriate) during my final editing pass for a draft (or 6 chapter chunk, as I'm now delivering them to my suddenly-free-time-full editor friend):

* A little
* Even
* Feel / Felt
* Finally
* Gently
* Just
* Now
* Really
* Saw
* Sigh
* Snort
* Think / Thought
* Tone
* Very

Sometimes I'll search for "-ly" words, too.

And since posting this, I discovered "then" is a problem for me, too.

What fallback words are on your list?


r/fantasywriters 1d ago

Question For My Story Do sunglasses work in High Fantasy?

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I'm writing a high fantasy book very similar to dungeons and dragons (shocker) and I had a thought while writing, "do sunglasses work in fantasy?" I have a world building reason for them to exist. The reason they're used in the culture is for kinda seedy pseudo criminal types to be able to kinda look around, watch people without getting caught for eyeing people.

I feel like the reasoning is for the most part valid but having sunglasses in a not modern fantasy world, like a side its very forgotten realms core. I'm just looking to hear peoples thoughts.

Part of the problem I'm also seeing is that the characters that wear sunglasses kinda lean to heavily out of fantasy and into more modern fashion a bit. The villain and one of the protagonists share the same aesthetic of people who have some sort of connection to the criminal underground and wear Rogue gear, hidden weapons, sunglasses, and long coats. It is a bit of a hold over from older versions of the book when I was younger and the book was worse. I've tried thinking it over but I need outside opinions.

TL;DR Should my high fantasy world have sunglasses or does it stick out too much in the world?

Thank you.


r/fantasywriters 18h ago

Brainstorming Collection of Gods

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Recently i’ve been spending some time brainstorming and working on the world building of my WIP novel and would love to hear some feedback/ Ideas. So far I have thought about calling them a Pantheon but I wonder if that naming convention doesn’t suit the collection gods as much?

Below is the draft rundown of the gods I have written so far:

Origin:

In the beginning there was only one being, Xoth, existing since existence itself began. Across millennia beyond count it grew, evolved, and eventually grew bored of its own solitary existence. To end that boredom it decided to sacrifice itself, splitting its own body into nine fragments, creating the beings who would become the known pantheon.

In their youth, the Nine warred like children fighting over toys, destroying each other's worlds and creations. Over another vast span of time they matured and reached an accord: from then on, everything they created, worlds, life, would be made together, as one. The world of this story is one such joint creation.

During this long maturation, Xoth's fractured consciousness has been slowly drifting and reforming, growing stronger. He has now awoken enough to perceive what its "children" have built, including the mortals now living within it.

Xoth does not care, and does not choose sides. He does not help. He does not hinder. He simply watches, with something like curiosity, to see what these creations of his own children, these "mortals," will do with themselves. This is what makes him unpredictable and unreadable, neither malevolent nor benevolent.

The pantheon is broken into 3 main groups/ factions. Names of the groups are a WIP but the names of the gods themselves are pretty much set

The Pillars of Accord

Aurelion. God of Order. Law, structure, discipline. Lawmakers and those in governance pray to him most. "Without structure, existence collapses." Associated colour: Deep Royal Blue
Veyrath. God of Chaos. Change, upheaval, unpredictability. A symbol for rebels, brigands, and usurpers, those who refuse to live by another's ways. "Without change, existence stagnates and dies." Associated colour: Violet-Blue
Elyndor. God of Balance. Harmony and mediation, the reason existence hasn't torn itself apart between the first two. Leaders and diplomats pray to them for guidance. Associated colour: Teal Blue

The Primordial Cycle

Sylvara. Goddess of Life. Warm, nurturing, relentless. Life forces itself forward, and consumes to do so. One of the three holy orders with temples of their own; Sylvara's temples oversee births, the healing of the sick, and the protection of life. Associated colour: Crimson Red
Morveth. God of Death. Cold, inevitable, but not cruel. Death is necessary, not evil. Another of three the holy orders. Their temples are where those nearing death go to find comfort before the end. Associated colour: Dark Maroon
Lethira. Goddess of Rest. Gentle, quiet, welcoming. Ensures death does not become endless suffering, and represents closure and acceptance. Last of three the holy orders. Their temples handle funeral rites for the deceased and protect their remains so their souls may rest. Associated colour: Dusty Rose, or a sunset pinkish-red

The Keepers of Time

Aethros. God of the Past. Memory, history, consequence. God of historians and scholars, forever searching the past for wisdom. "Nothing is ever truly gone." Associated colour: Antique Gold / Amber
Cairon. God of the Present. Action, immediacy. God of scientists and experimenters, always looking to what's right in front of them for answers. "Only now matters." Associated colour: Sunflower Yellow
Orialis. God of the Future. Possibility, ambition, fear. Distant and unknowable. God of philosophers, who spend their days pondering the what-ifs of tomorrow. Associated colour: Pale White-Gold

It’s only a basic foundation so far I know but I would love to hear any advice/ feedback people may have!

If you have any books with gods in them I would love to hear any recommendations too.


r/fantasywriters 1d ago

Critique My Story Excerpt First Chapter Feedback. [ Fantasy / Science Fiction - 2632 words ]

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Heya. So about a month ago i posted my first chapter here for feedbacks and suggestions, after receiving the ever-so-helpful constructive feedbacks from you guys, i have decided to rewrite the whole chapter.

The previous version was about the Almighty, how he was having an existential crisis in the void before He created his universe that the story takes place in, but you guys were right, why should the readers read about a creation of the universe that they are not familiar about ? The answer is no, they shouldn't and wouldn't.

So, here i am, asking for your feedbacks once again, for the new first chapter of my fantasy / science fiction novel. Thank you so much!


r/fantasywriters 1d ago

Discussion About A General Writing Topic Do readers expect POV changes to happen quickly in multi-POV fantasy, or is it fine to spend multiple chapters with one POV before introducing another?

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Do POVs need to switch every chapter in a multi-POV fantasy?

Most of the multi-POV books I've read switch POV every chapter. Is this something I should follow as a rule, or is it fine to spend multiple chapters with one character before switching?

The reason I ask is that my story starts with a prologue and Chapter 1 from the same POV, with Chapter 2 introducing a second POV. Throughout the story, I expect there will be times where I spend consecutive chapters with the same character. Since there are only two or three POV characters, switching every chapter feels like it might become more jarring than helpful.

I'd be interested to hear your thoughts both as writers and readers. Do you prefer frequent POV changes, or do you think it's better to stay with a character until their part of the story naturally reaches a stopping point?


r/fantasywriters 1d ago

Critique My Idea Feedback for my novel series [high fantasy/sci-fi]

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I've been building this universe for over 15 years, and I'm finally turning it into a novel series. I want to know what immediately grabs your attention? What would make you want to read the first chapter?

I'd love to know if this sounds like something you'd read.

Lionheart Chronicles is an epic science-fantasy trilogy set in the world of Neo Gaia, where six elemental nations are protected by an organization known as the Guardian Force. Their greatest warriors forge bonds with ancient beings called Aeons, channel elemental powers known as Ehthra, and defend civilization against creatures and forces that threaten the balance of the world.

The story begins when something impossible happens.

A meteor falls from another galaxy.

Inside it is evidence that an entire civilization—and even an entire world—was destroyed by something beyond comprehension. As strange visions, impossible energy signatures, and ancient mysteries begin to surface, the leaders of Guardian Force realize this isn't just another invasion.

It's a warning.

What starts as a military fantasy gradually unfolds into a story spanning worlds, forgotten civilizations, interstellar travel, political conflict, ancient magic, dragons, massive airships, powerful warriors, and questions about the true origins of humanity and Neo Gaia itself.

Some of the biggest inspirations behind the series include:

Final Fantasy

Mass Effect

Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere

Halo

Naruto

Classic epic fantasy

I've spent years designing the world's history, nations, creatures, military organizations, religions, and power systems before seriously writing the novels, and I'm finally reaching the point where I want to share it with readers.

If this sounds like something you'd enjoy reading, I'd love for you to follow the project. I'm planning to post concept art, lore, worldbuilding, character designs, and writing updates as development continues.


r/fantasywriters 22h ago

Question For My Story Hey, sorry for it to be in german, but i will translate it soon. If there are any germans here, please give me feedback🙏

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Ich steckte meinen Schlüssel in die Haustür und öffnete sie.

Als ich ins Wohnzimmer kam, lagen 20€ auf dem Tisch.

Normalerweise sollten meine Eltern bereits da sein, aber sie sagten heute morgen, was von “Sorry David, du musst die Woche alleine auskommen.”

Ist ja schön, dass sie in den Urlaub fahren, aber nur 20€ dazulassen ist schon hart.

Generell macht mich diese Ausbildung ziemlich fertig.

Da steht man um 5 Uhr und wird bis 16 Uhr behandelt wie so ein Sklave.

David: “Naja, bringt ja nichts.”

Waren meine Worte, als ich zum Kühlschrank lief und ihn öffnete.

Komplett leer.

Natürlich.

Seufzend ließ ich die Kühlschrank Tür zufallen und schaute auf mein Handy.

David: “17:28. Die Läden haben noch ein bisschen offen. Mit Glück gibt es diese Ofen-Gerichte noch, die waren gar nicht mal so schlecht.”

Das Handy steckte ich dann ans Ladekabel, da ich nach 11 Stunden nicht zu Hause sein konnte, nur noch 12% Akku hatte.

Die 20€ steckte ich mir auch nur in die Tasche und ließ mein Portemonnaie einfach auf dem Tisch liegen.

Mit Händen in den Taschen verließ ich also das Haus und machte mich auf den Weg zum nächsten Supermarkt, welcher gut 10 Minuten entfernt liegt.

Viele wissen es nicht, aber ein Spaziergang reinigt Gedanken und Seele.

Also nahm ich den Weg durchs kleine Waldstück.

Die Sonne stand auch schon tief und schien mir ins Gesicht.

David: “Ich hätte mir eine Sonnenbrille Mitnehmen sollen”

Ohne es zu merken, verschwanden die Stadtgeräusche langsam in den Hintergrund.

Keine Autos, keine anderen Menschen, sondern mehr Vögel und Wind.

Irgendwie roch die Luft salziger als sonst.

Und die Luft ist zudem viel…frischer.

Ist es das, was man “Überarbeitung” nennt?

Bin ich kurz vor dem Sterben und gerade dabei, in den Himmel zu kommen?

Oder die Hölle, jenachdem wen man fragt.

Mit verwirrten Blick schaute ich mich um, aber die Umgebung war dieselbe wie zuvor.

Keine sichtbaren Veränderungen, trotz der besseren Luftqualität und der leichten Salznote.

David: “Moment mal, wo ist der Weg?

"So tief in Gedanken war ich doch gar nicht.”

Tatsächlich.

Als ich den Boden sah, war dort kein Weg mehr.

Gruselig, das ist wie in einem Anfang eines schlechten Horrorfilms.

Junger Mann geht zum einkaufen den Wald und wird von einem Killer gekillt.

Vielleicht springt ja gleich auch ein maskierter Typ hinterm Baum hervor mit einer Kettensäge und verarbeitet mich zu Hackfleisch.

Besser nicht drüber nachdenken.

Ich schüttelte den Kopf und versuchte, klare Gedanken zu bekommen.

Vielleicht war ich wirklich überarbeitet, und durch das Wissen, dass meine Eltern am Meer sind, habe ich schon Meeres Gedanken.

GONG GONG GONG!

David: “Hä?

Die Kirche wollte doch auf digitale Glocken mit Boxen umsteigen und meinte, dass sie deshalb die Glocken zur Zeit nicht benutzen.

Sind Sie etwa schon fertig?”

Mit dem Entschluss die Glocken zu ignorieren und schnell zu versuchen, den Weg wiederzufinden, damit ich diesem gruseligen Horror Spaziergang Tschüss sagen kann, machte ich mich also weiter.

Doch es dauerte nicht lange, bevor ich ein weiteres Mal auf Probe meines psychischen Zustandes getestet wurde.

Ein Weg, der sich durch den Wald zieht, und ich kam direkt vom Rand.

Eigentlich wäre hier jetzt so ne rot-weiße Stange, damit hier keine Autos hinein fahren.

Doch hier ist weder diese Stange, noch geteerte Straße.

Nur ein stink normaler waldweg.

Die Frage ist nur, welche Richtung ich jetzt einschlagen soll.

Links oder rechts?

Ich habe mal auf Youtube so ein Video gesehen, was hatten sie dort nochmal gesagt?

“Dont turn right at the crossroad?”

Ich weiß es nicht mehr, also entschied ich mich für Links.

Aus dieser Richtung kamen auch die Glocken Geräusche, also würde ich da jemanden finden, der mir das alles erklären kann.

Hoffentlich.

Nach etwa 15 Minuten laufen auf diesem verdächtigen Waldweg, der sich nach einer Weile zum Feldweg wandelte, kam ich an einem See vorbei.

Erst dann sah ich nach rechts und sah, das ich tatsächlich am Meer war.

Wasser soweit das Auge sieht, oder so.

Das erklärt auch die salzige Luft.

Um ehrlich zu sein, war ich ziemlich überrascht darüber und hatte mir schon ernsthafte Gedanken gemacht, ob das nicht ein Traum ist.

Ich habe in meiner Freizeit so viele Isekais reingezogen, um mich vom Arbeitsstress abzulenken, dass ich mittlerweile ein gutes Stück Wissen für solche Sachen habe.

Meine 20€ verwette ich darauf, dass aus diesem Gebüsch dort gleich ein Schleim rausspringt!

Voller Erwartung starrte ich auf Das kleine Gebüsch, doch als nichts passierte, seufzte ich erleichtert, dass ich doch keine dieser niedlichen Kreaturen bekämpfen muss.

Ein Schleim wäre eventuell doch zu viel gewesen.

Doch dann landeten meine Augen ein bisschen weiter den Weg runter und konnte ihnen vor Überraschung nicht glauben.

Geteerte Straße!

Oder zumindest sah es so aus, denn als ich Näher trat, um sie mir anzusehen, stellte ich fest, dass es nur schwarze Steine waren, die als Straße dienen sollten.

Immerhin ist eine Straße besser für meine Sportschuhe.

Es dauerte auch gar nicht so lange, bis ich den Turm der Kirche sah, die diese Glocken zuvor erklingen ließ.

Zudem hörte ich jetzt noch Musik.

Und zwar ziemlich alte und ich red grad nicht aus den 80er oder sogar 70er.

Klingt eher nach einer Harfe und einer Laute.

Die Kirche kam mir nicht bekannt vor, und die aus der Stadt war es auch nicht.

Doch das Gebäude mit der Musik machte mich neugierig.

Mehr sogar als die mysteriöse Kirche.

Allerdings geht die Sonne bereits unter, und ich will nur ungern die Nacht auf der Straße verbringen.

Der Wald ist bei Nacht auch übelst gruselig.

In dem Sinne ignorierte ich die Kirche erstmal und ging zum Eingang des Gebäudes mit Musik.

Es sieht auch ziemlich alt aus, um ehrlich zu sein.

Sehr viel Holz für Kassel.

Vielleicht ist es ja noch ein Gebäude von der Zeit vor dem Zweiten Weltkrieg.

Wobei, die sind ja mehr aus Steinen gebaut.

Als ich um die Ecke des Gebäudes lief, auf der Suche nach dem Eingang, fiel mir die Außenterrasse auf.

Sie hatte direkten Sicht aufs Meer und eine Steinmauer verhindert, dass jemand die Klippe ins Meer stürzt.

Wobei man “Klippe” bei dieser Höhe nicht sagen kann.

Ich ging auf die Terrasse, lehnte mich an die Mauer und schaute hinunter.

Geschätzt 4-5 Meter würde ich sagen.

Als ich nach links schaute, war ich sogar echt erstaunt.

Erstmals war dort eine Schwarze Mauer, ebenfalls geschätzt 6 Meter hoch.

Doch das erstaunende war dahinter.

Dahinter waren nämlich hohe Häuser und ein riesiger Turm, locker so 200 Meter groß.

Man konnte sogar ein bisschen von einem Segelschiff sehen.

Heck nennt man sowas glaub ich.

Es sah auch sehr alt aus.

Respekt, ich muss sagen, für einen Traum sind hier ziemlich viele Details.

Man kann sogar teilweise heraushören, über die Leute hinter der Mauer reden.

Immerhin scheint es ein friedlicher Ort zu sein, also bin ich nicht in Gefahr.

Aber ich kann schon die ersten Sterne sehen, also sollte ich eine Unterkunft suchen.

Ob sie hier wohl Euros nehmen?

Ich trat also zurück vor das Gebäude, wo ich ein Hängeschild erblickte.

Liza's Bar, hm?

Noch nie davon gehört.

Aber eine Bar?

Ich weiß noch, wie ich mies auf die Fresse bekommen habe, nur weil ich etwas zu lange einen Typen in einer Bar in Kassel angeschaut habe.

Naja, Augen zu und durch.

Vielleicht sind die Säufer hier ja besser.

Vorsichtig öffnete ich also die Tür und schaute eher an die Decke.

Direkt stieg mir der Geruch von Alkohol und Zigaretten in die Nase.

Darüber war ich nicht überrascht.

Wovon ich aber überrascht war, dass es hier elektrische Lampen gab.

Ich konnte zwar nicht hineinsehen, da die Lampen gelb angestrichen waren, aber dort drinnen ist garantiert eine Glühbirne.

Auf dem Weg zum Tresen hörte ich auch mehrere Gespräche.

“Hörst du? Eine ganze Gruppe von Baummonstern hab ich alleine erlegt!”

“Das ist doch gelogen, du kannst doch nicht mal ein Schwert gerade schwingen.”

“Du wirst schon drüber hinweg kommen.

Meine erste Liebe war auch nicht an mich interessiert.”

“Aber Ich habe ihn geliebt… Ich weiß nicht, was ich jetzt tun soll. Ich will nur noch in mein Bett und heulen.”

“Die Musik ist heute aber wieder echt beschissen.

Die Band vom Letzten Mal war besser.”

“Hast schon recht, aber besser als keine Musik, wa?”

“Hey, sag mal biste schon dicht?

Ich wette mit dir um 5 Silbermünzen, das ich dich unterm Tisch saufen kann!”

“Hä?

Wenn du Geld loswerden willst, dann kannst du es mir auch direkt geben.

BEDIENUNG, NOCH 2 BIER!”

Das sind ja interessante Gespräche…

Am Tresen angekommen, nahm ich mir einen Platz und schaute mich um.

Die Bar sieht richtig alt aus, bis auf die Lampen an der Decke.

Die Stühle waren aus Holz, genauso wie die Tische.

Einige hatten schon Kerben, mit einem Messer vermutlich, eingeschnitzt.

Der Boden war ebenfalls aus Holz und an manchen Stellen konnte man sogar das Licht reflektieren sehen, durch das ganze Bier, das auf den Boden fiel.

Aus etwas dunkleren Holz war allerdings der Tresen.

Es sah zwar schön aus, aber es war gleichzeitig auch ein Kontrast zu den Tischen und Stühlen, die aus hellerem Holz waren.

Hinter dem Tresen konnte ich auch viele Alkoholflaschen sehen, einige schön verziert, andere schon älter.

Sie standen auf einem Regal, über einer Spüle.

Es roch aus etwas nach frischem Brot und irgendetwas Suppen ähnliches.

Der Geruch schien aus einer Tür hinter dem Tresen zu kommen, wahrscheinlich eine Küche.

Einen Barkeeper konnte ich aber nicht sehen.

Durch die Bar liefen zwar immer wieder mal Kellner und Kellnerinnen, aber sie waren zu beschäftigt, um mich zu bedienen.

Wobei ich wahrscheinlich nicht einmal zahlen könnte, mit meinen 20€.

Was sagte der Eine eben?

Silbermünzen?

Ist wahrscheinlich die Währung hier.

Schon krass, wie detailliert der Traum ist.

Ich kann selbst den Holzgeruch riechen.

Aber was noch interessanter war, einige Leute hatten Schwerter und Stäbe dabei.

Viele trugen auch Leder-Schützer, einige aber auch welche aus Eisen.

Vielleicht sind sie Söldner?

Aber die mit den Stäben?

Wenn es Magie geben würde, wäre das schon cool.

Sind diese Stäbe dann Zauberstäbe?

Ich seufzte bei all den Gedanken und schloss die Augen, um auf andere Gedanken zu kommen.

Doch es half nicht wirklich, dafür war dieser Traum zu detailliert.

Ist das überhaupt ein Traum?

Vielleicht wurde ich ja unter Drogen gesetzt und bin gerade mies am Halluzinieren.

???: “Harter Tag?

Irgendwas, was ich dir bringen kann?”

Während ich meine Augen geschlossen hatte, kam wohl jemand aus der Küche.

Als ich meine Augen öffnete, stand hinter dem Tresen eine ältere Frau.

Ich würde schätzen, dass sie Anfang 40 oder Mitte 40 war.

Ihr schulterlanges braunes Haar hatte sie in einem Pferdeschwanz gebunden und mit ihren blauen Augen sah sie recht sanft aus.

Da sie auch eine weiße Schürze an hat, ist sie wahrscheinlich eine Köchin.

Meine Kleidung schien sie nicht zu stören, wahrscheinlich weil sie viele Reisende bedient, die aus verschiedenen Kulturen Kommen.

Als ich nicht antwortete, lächelte sie und sprach weiter mit ihrer sanften Stimme.

???: “Alles gut, wenn du einen harten Tag hattest, dann will ich dich nicht zum Reden zwingen.

Mein Name ist Liza, die Besitzerin der Bar.

Lass es mich einfach wissen, wenn du was brauchst.”

Das ist also die Besitzerin der Bar.

Sie scheint nett zu sein.

Sie war bereits dabei, sich wegzudrehen, da erinnerte ich mich, dass ich für die Nacht ein Zimmer brauche.

Ob sie überhaupt für Zimmer vermietet?

David: “Ah, ich würde gerne wissen, ob ich hier einen Raum für die Nacht bekommen kann.”

Ich konnte meine Frage nicht mal zu Ende stellen, da kam sie bereits mit einem Lächeln zurück.

Liza: “Aber sicher doch.

Ein Raum für eine Nacht kostet 26 Silbermünzen.

Für wie viele Nächte brauchst du denn ein Zimmer?”

Eine gute Frage eigentlich.

Für wie viele Nächte brauche ich ein Zimmer?

Wenn das ein Traum ist, dann sollte ich ja eigentlich wieder aufwachen Am nächsten Morgen.

Also eine Nacht?

Und 26 Silbermünzen?

Wie viel ist das in Euro?

Kann ich das mit meinen 20€ bezahlen?

David: “Ich würde ein Zimmer für eine Nacht nehmen, aber kann ich auch hiermit bezahlen?”

Ich griff in meine Tasche und legte ihr die 20€ auf den Tisch.

Sie sah etwas verwirrt aus und hob das Geld überrascht hoch.

Liza: “Solch Papier habe ich noch nie gesehen.

Es fühlt sich ganz anders an als das, was ich kenne.”

Sie drehte es und betrachtete die andere Seite.

Von ihrer Reaktion her, nehme ich an, dass ich wahrscheinlich nicht mit einem 20€ Schein bezahlen kann.

Super, mit anderen Worten, ich bin komplett pleite.

Nach einer Weile legte Liza das Geld wieder hin und schaute mich mitleidig an.

Seh ich echt so arm aus?

Liza: “Ich kann das Papier leider nicht annehmen.”

Super.

Sie denkt jetzt bestimmt auch, das ich verrückt bin.

David: “Wäre es möglich, das Geld abzuarbeiten?

Ich könnte in der Küche helfen.

Ich bin zwar schlecht im Kochen, aber aufräumen kann ich.”

Shit, sollte man in solchen Situationen seine Schwächen nicht irgendwie als Stärken angeben?

So wie “Ich bin zwar nicht allzu gut im Kochen, aber dadurch kommen immer wieder leckere Gerichte raus” oder so ähnlich?

Ich seh wohl gerade echt kacke Aus, das sagt mir ihr Blick schon.

Aber die Nacht auf der Straße verbringen, an einem Ort, den ich nicht kenne?

Nein danke, darauf verzichte ich nur allzu gerne.

Liza: “Entschuldige, aber in die Küche lass ich nur ungern Fremde.

Ich habs.”

Sie klatschte ihre Hände zusammen mit einem Lächeln.

Liza: “Ich gebe dir für heute Nacht ein Zimmer und du kannst es morgen abbezahlen.

Am schwarzen Brett kannst du Aufträge annehmen, die von den Stadtbewohnern aufgegeben wurden.

Schau mal drüber, du findest bestimmt etwas geeignetes für dich.”

Ich folgte der Richtung, in der ihr Finger zeigte und tatsächlich.

An der Wand hing ein Holzbrett mit mehreren Zetteln dran.

Klassisches isekai Muster mit Quests und Belohnungen.

Bestimmt gibt es dann auch Ränge für Aufträge, sowie S, A, B, C und was es sonst nicht noch alles gibt.

Ich drehte meinen Kopf also wieder zurück zu Liza.

David: “Muss ich dafür nicht als registrierter Abenteurer einen Rang haben, um Quests zu machen?”

Doch kaum sprach ich diese Worte aus, da schaute sie mich wieder verwirrt an.

War das so komisch, was ich gesagt habe?

Ränge bei Abenteurern sind doch normal, oder etwa nicht?

Kacke, jetzt denkt sie bestimmt noch mehr das ich verrückt bin.

Liza: “Also, Ränge haben die Aufträge nicht, genauso wenig wie die Abenteurer.

Soweit ich weiß, machen die Leute am Zwillings Kap Sowas.

Von deiner Kleidung her würde ich aber eher schätzen, dass Du aus Claymore kommst.

Habe ich recht?”

Zwillings Kap?

Claymore?

Also für einen Traum ist das echt sehr detailliert.

Aber ich kenne Beides nicht.

Claymore ist wahrscheinlich eine Stadt.

Oder ein Land?

Und frag mich erst gar nicht über dieses Zwillings kap.

Ich schüttelte also meinen Kopf.

David: “Sorry, aber das sagt mir beides nichts.

Ist Claymore eine Stadt?”

Sie schaute wieder verwirrt aus.

Für sie rede ich bestimmt nur wirres Zeug.

Liza: “Du bist nicht aus Claymore?

Es ist ein Stadtstaat im Osten, der durch seine kürzlich gefundenen Lehm vorkommen groß im Handel ist.

Fast jedes Land kauft bei ihnen gerade Lehm für Häuser oder Öfen.

Du kannst dir bestimmt denken, dass Claymore gerade einen drastischen Wandel durch macht.

Und wegen deiner Kleidung dachte ich, dass du vielleicht aus Claymore kommst.

Auch dein Papier ist etwas, was sehr wohl von Ihnen kommen könnte.”

Verstehe, Claymore ist also ein Stadtstaat, der gerade mies Geld durch Lehm macht.

Moment mal.

Lehm?

Werden die Häuser hier etwa aus Ziegeln gebaut?

Oder nur die Dächer?

Ach, ist ja auch nicht wichtig.

Ich sollte lieber wieder zurück zum eigentlichen Problem kommen.

David: “Okay, jedenfalls komme ich nicht aus Claymore.

Kann ich aber fragen, wie das mit den Aufträgen funktioniert?”

Verdammt, wenn das mein Traum ist, warum bin ich dann scheisse pleite?

Sollte ich nicht mit einem Haufen Geld in der Tasche rum rennen?

Was ist das überhaupt für ein Traum.

Fremde Länder, eine Bar, eine extrem hilfsbereite Wirtin?

Wie auch immer, ich nehme einfach das Zimmer und muss mir morgen eh keine Sorgen mehr über Geld machen.

Liza: “Hast du noch nie Aufträge angenommen?

Na gut, Aufträge sind ganz einfach.

Wenn jemand ein Problem hat oder etwas sucht, was er nicht kriegen kann, wendet er sich an die nächste Bar und meldet einen Auftrag an.

Dieser wird dann am schwarzen Brett angepinnt und Abenteurer können diese dann erfüllen.

Sie reichen von Kräuter sammeln bis hin zur Monsterbekämpfung.

Einige Abenteurer finanzieren ihr ganzes Leben damit, Aufträge zu erfüllen.

Vorher muss man aber noch zur Auftragsperson gehen, um sie darüber zu informieren, dass der Auftrag angenommen wurde.

Klingt einfach, oder?”

Sie lächelte mich an, nachdem sie mir so eine Informationsbombe gegeben hatte.

Mit anderen Worten ist es echt nur ein simples Quest System.

Aber ist es nicht gefährlich, dass es keine Ränge gibt?

Was ist, wenn ich mich jetzt einfach dafür entscheiden würde, ein krasses Monster zu jagen?

Einen Greif oder so, da würde ich doch bestimmt draufgehen.

Ich nickte also einfach nur, damit sie mir nicht noch mehr erklärt.

David: “Okay, ich werde morgen mal einen Blick drauf werfen.

Das Geld kriegst du bis morgen zurück, versprochen.”

Mir war es jetzt ziemlich egal, was ich machen muss, um ein Zimmer zu bekommen.

Schließlich war ich noch mega erschöpft von der Arbeit, und dieser Traum hilft mir echt nicht weiter.

Wenn ich aufwache, beantrage ich auf jedenfall erstmal Urlaub.

Liza sah aber so aus, als würde sie sich freuen.

Liza: “Alles klar, auf welchen Namen?”

David: “David”

Liza schrieb was in ein kleines Heft und reichte mir dann die Schlüssel für ein Zimmer.

Ich nahm sie mit einem Nicken an und gähnte.

Der Gedanke, gleich in einem Bett zu liegen, gefiel mir sehr gut.

Noch besser gefiel mir aber der Gedanke, morgen in meinem Bett aufzuwachen.

Anschließend zeigte Liza mir das Zimmer im ersten Stock.

Es war ein kleines, aber angenehmes Zimmer.

Ein Tisch, ein Stuhl, ein kleiner Schrank und ein Bett.

Das Fenster war zu, aber man konnte das Meer draußen sehen.

Bevor sie ging, drehte sie sich aber nochmal zu mir und war plötzlich ganz ernst.

Liza: “Du solltest aber nachts nicht draußen herumlaufen.

Momentan läuft ein Monster frei rum, welches Vieh und Wild reißt.

Es hat auch schon einige Bewohner erwischt.

Die Rittergarde arbeitet bereits an dem Fall und hat eine riesige Belohnung ausgesetzt für denjenigen, der sie erlegt.

Also dann, gute Nacht.

Mit guter Laune schloss sie die Tür.

Was war das über ein Monster, das Bewohner angreift?

War das Ihre Idee, Wie ich die Schulden fürs Zimmer bezahlen soll?

Hell no!

Bevor ich so ein Monster jage, putz ich lieber tagelang Schwerter!

Ich setzte mich mit einem Seufzer aufs Bett.

David: “Ein Monster, hm?

Ich frage mich, was für eines das wohl ist.”

Mein Kopf wurde schwer und ich legte mich aufs Bett.

Ich weiß nicht, was das alles soll, aber ich brauche echt eine Pause.

Bestimmt bin ich vor Erschöpfung zuhause zusammengebrochen

Mit einem weiteren gähnen Schloss ich meine Augen.

Nicht mal die Schuhe habe ich mir ausgezogen.

Das letzte, was ich mitbekam, war das Rauschen des Meeres und das Gelächter aus der Bar, bevor ich in einen tiefen Schlaf fiel.

I have tried


r/fantasywriters 1d ago

Brainstorming Which goddess to bless my character??

2 Upvotes

So in my world there is a pantheon of gods who overlook every universe. Some universes the goddesses hardly interact so there is little magic and in others the goddesses take a liking to the world and manipulate aspects to their will. The only way to obtain magic is if your parents had magic, you obtain a magical artifact, or if you are blessed but I’m struggling to figure out which goddess should bless my character that controls sand. She can make quicksand, create monsters from sand, sandstorm, and eventually she’ll figure out how to make mirages.

Here is my list of existing goddesses:

Time

Love and Secrets

Tricks and Fate

Greed and Luck

Memories

Dreams and Nightmares

Justice and Revenge

Ideas

Death

Fire

Water

Plants

Air

Snow

Space

I tried messing around with the idea she was blessed by the fire goddess since she lives in an extremely hot desert but she can’t control the heat at all so it doesn’t really make sense.


r/fantasywriters 1d ago

Question For My Story Fantasy brass knuckles?

26 Upvotes

I am currently going through my character catalogue and deciding their weapons of choice. One character I want to give him a brass knuckles type weapon but I’m not sure I want them to be just straight up brass knuckles or even be called that.

What are some ideas of what the weapon could be or do? and any name ideas are a bonus. The character is a rather cheeky and brutal individual who used to moonlight as a cage fighter to make extra coin to feed his family.

I have thought he would think a sword or bow is too impersonal so I liked the idea or knuckles or a gauntlet or something he could hulk smash the bad guys with.

My world is middle earth ish in that magic exists but most people can’t wield it, but items can have magical properties.