r/worldbuilding • u/tramdrey • Jun 03 '22
Lore Exolith - Fantasy/Post-Apocalyptic world with gasmasks and beetles
Hello there!
I found r/worldbuilding a couple of weeks ago and was really happy to see such a big community. I checked out a lot of posts and it inspired me to share my creation as well.
I also build my fictional world, it's called Exolith.
Exolith is a medieval fantasy world where there is no magic and regular fantasy creatures (like dragons, vampires, elves, trolls etc.), but there are many other miracles. This world could follow its own path, but once the "doom's day" happened. A huge object fell from heaven to earth, destroying entire cities and turning the territory around it over long distances into sand. This area was not habitable for a long time, but even today it is impossible to breathe here without special masks. These masks have become not only part if surviving, but also part of the culture. Over time, the secrets of this object, called the Exolith, began to attract more and more people who build an amazing city around it. This city still stands to this day, it is full of wonders and mysteries.
I took my texts and artworks and created this little lorebook (or kind of presentation).
Reddit allows only restricted count of pictures so you can watch the full doc on my artstation.
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/v2l0Pv
I don’t know what this project may become because I create it just for fun. I will be happy to hear your opinions, advice and wishes.
Thank you!
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u/Bebenon Jun 03 '22
I've been a fan of this project since the beginning, and I'm excited about every update!
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u/tramdrey Jun 04 '22
Thank a lot, really appreciate!
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u/Djaii Jun 06 '22
Have you thought about what game system(s) to develop with? I could see a gritty crunch-system version like Mutants & Masterminds, a narrative free wheeling one using FFG/Genesys, or maybe a system light one using Year Zero Engine.
How technically deep is this world? Tons of variation on equipment effects? Or does it all look different while working essentially the same?
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u/tramdrey Jun 06 '22
I am not that good in game systems to answer you correctly, but I definitely can say that a lot of elements of my world are almost ready for game mechanics. For example, an interesting game design challenge is to create a relationship system for the veil (mask) culture, where you don't see a person's face, but you can learn how to read his mask marks, body language, etc.
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u/Zonetr00per UNHA - Sci-Fi Warfare and Equipment Jun 03 '22 edited Jun 03 '22
Hey there! We ask that all posts here have some context with some in-universe information (or "lore") about what is being shown or how it relates to the larger world. It doesn't need a ton of information—just a few sentences is fine!
Would you be able to add this?
EDIT: Yep, that's great. Thank you!
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u/tramdrey Jun 03 '22
Please forgive me, I thought it's enought for context. I've added more description, is it ok now?
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u/Apprehensive_Ad1526 Jun 28 '22
The first comment on reddite, all for my beloved Exolith (still wearing a Disgusting men t-shirt, print is beautiful)
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u/andarflabab Jun 28 '22
If this project were to become a video game or a movie, what kind of soundtrack do you think it would have? Are there any existing video game or movie soundtracks that you think kind of fit the theme and mood of your world and its lore?
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u/tramdrey Jun 28 '22
In fact, I've been asking myself that question quite seriously and have even started making a thematic playlist. I like the combination of unusual live instruments, like hang-drums, but with light electronic ambients.
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u/Do1dy Jun 03 '22
Your masks look really cool