I got the first batch of bigger world building finished. The first of of four nations I worked on for Return from Ashes.
The fiery Fuecos, born and made by passion and flame.
#digitalart #worldbuilding #dndcreation #fantasyartwork #fantasyworldbuilding #JadereAart #NoAi
What makes a villain truly dangerous? It’s not just power—it’s presence, purpose, and inevitability. Dive into the anatomy of unforgettable antagonists using Veyrix from the Greystar Universe as your guide. ⚔️✨
#FantasyWriting #Fantasy #VillainDesign #WritingTips #FantasyWorldbuilding #DarkFantasy
forest backdrop a table with a laptop map and compass
I’ve been thinking a lot about world building this month, so I thought it was time to share this blog post again: Building a world readers want to live in.
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#FantasyWorldBuilding #WorldBuilding #AmWritingFantasy #BookSky
What makes a fantasy story unforgettable? It’s not just the magic—it’s the team. ⚔️✨
Learn how to craft powerful group dynamics that bring your characters (and your story) to life.
#FantasyWriting #Fantasy #WritingTips #CharacterDevelopment #FantasyWorldbuilding #Storytelling #WritersCommunity
a map of the world How the world of the Haven Chronicles has grown
With Book 4 almost finished, I thought it was time to look back over how the world contained in the series has grown since we first met Steve.
Find out more here:
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#NewBlogPost #FantasyWorldBuilding #HavenChronicles #AmWritingFantasy #FantasySeries #BookSky
Every great fantasy world has a hidden history behind it.
Ancient wars. Forgotten magic. Lost civilizations.
That’s the power of lore.
Learn why lore is essential for fantasy worldbuilding in this new guide.
#FantasyWorldbuilding #WritingTips #FantasyLore #WritersLife #AmWritingFantasy
Before the world existed, there were only two forces:
Order.
Chaos.
When they collided, the universe was born.
Magic is the scar they left behind.
#FantasyWorldbuilding #CreationMyth #Greystar
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The way that fantasy lets a world grow alongside the people living in it is just one more reason to absolutely adore this genre.
#WritingProgress #FantasyWorldBuilding #AmWritingFantasy #BookSky
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The stakes are higher and that world seems to be less forgiving than at the beginning of this journey.
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4/5
The world contained in book four seems so much more immense and rich now. The characters have grown and learned about themselves. We know more about the different types of magic.
#WritingProgress #FantasyWorldBuilding #AmWritingFantasy #BookSky
3/5
my desk dragon resting on my mouse mat on my desk with my mouse visible
I’ve been thinking a lot about how the world of the Haven Chronicles has changed since I first wrote Haven Wakes.
#WritingProgress #FantasyWorldBuilding #AmWritingFantasy #BookSky
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Alongside the Leenulumyx, the Magi keep duck-like birds called Athutos (water bird of many colors)
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#blacksnow #birds #creaturedesign #fantasy #worldbuilding #fantasyworldbuilding #birddesign #art
I’m drafting at a reckless pace.
Not because I’m inspired.
Because I’m afraid if I stop, the moons will rearrange themselves without me.
#FantasyCraft #FantasyWorldbuilding #AmWritingFantasy #writesky #amwriting
In Fractured Rune, there are a group of outcasts who live on a series of interconnected airships.
It’s a floating town.
I called it the town ship. Two words.
Because puns matter.
#IndieAuthor #QueerFantasy #EpicFantasy #FantasyBooks #BookSky #TransAuthor #Worldbuilding #FantasyWorldbuilding
Building new worlds is one of the most fun aspect of writing fantasy. If you're making it all up though, should you do research?
Check out our World Building Course for more!
www.scribblersden.org/courses
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Fantasy Worldbuilders hosted by Kira on the Wind Day 12: Are Souls Real In Your World?
Day 12: Souls
Beliefs about them vary but not only do people have souls. EVERYTHING has a soul. Other animals. Magic. The planet itself. That's sort of the result of the awakening. #FantasyWorldbuilding
It's #TriviaTuesday again! This week, we have the pirates' code, Tsar Alexander III of Russia and the British Isles. Answers on Friday!
#IndieAuthor #BookToReality #HistoricalInspiration #FantasyWorldBuilding
A Helbos tree, birth place of elves born from the husks of their fruit #digitalart #smallartist #art #fantasyworldbuilding #fantasy
Fashion in the Kingdom of Karthus | Medieval Fantasy Worldbuilding
Art by @jovireth
#MedievalFantasy #DarkFantasy #LowFantasy #FantasyWorldbuilding #FantasyLore #PoliticalFantasy #GrimFantasy #IndieFantasy #OriginalFantasy #FantasyArt #Worldbuilding #FantasyCommunity
Beast Fables - Ogres
In Urvara, 'Ogre' is a catch-all term for anything big, can stand on two feet, have tusks, and are strong enough to lift a man and tear 'em in two or more pieces.
#ogre #fantasyart #creaturedesign #worldbuilding #fantasyworldbuilding
Books, books, books!!!
#indiettrpg #TTRPGCommunity #TTRPGDesign #IndieGameDev #RPGTools #FantasyWorldbuilding #TabletopGaming #TTRPGWorldbuilding #TTRPGArt #CharacterArt #KickstarterGame #TTRPGKickstarter #CrowdfundingCreatives #ComingSoon #LinkInBio #RoleplayingGame #StorytellingGame #RPGLife
Some sketches and ideas for more #TelLeir world building! First is a half dyr half nandare, second is a sketch of an avia woman, and third is a sketch of a varan family! #fantasyoc #fantasyworldbuilding #originalcharacters
Beast Fables - The Dire Beasts of Land and Sky
Just like the seas, Gifted creatures of land and sky can also be Dire Beasts, and everything frrom hornbills to stag beetles can seriously maim even a large werebeast.
#beastfables #creaturedesign #fantasyart #worldbuilding #fantasyworldbuilding
Why and how do I use orbs in my fantasy world? Fantasy World Building fun!
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#fantasy #fantasynovels #fantasybooks #magicsystem #author #amwriting #epicfantasy #darkfantasy #fantasyworldbuilding
Too late, the captain was whisked away be the tavern keep before the sentence was done. 🏴☠️🌊 #fantasyworldbuilding #fantasywriter #pirate #fantasy #skit
A sweeping, ultra-detailed fantasy environment depicting the Hanging Gardens of Babylon rebuilt in the present day—a legendary landmark restored from historical imagination and modern innovation. Vast stepped terraces ascend skyward in luminous white limestone and polished basalt, accented with structural glass panels that catch warm sunlight. Water cascades down tiered aqueducts in shimmering ribbons, feeding lush botanical terraces overflowing with palms, flowering vines, ferns, and vibrant exotic blooms. Sleek skybridges arc gracefully between terraces, their minimalist steel frames entwined with new-growth ivy. Soft mist rises from lower pools, drifting upward through layered gardens and creating a radiant halo around the upper levels. Bronze reliefs of mythic Babylonian guardians—Lamassu, winged bulls, serpents—line the walkways, restored with meticulous craftsmanship and glowing subtly in the golden hour light. Visitors wander the terraces in loose, airy clothing, adding scale while emphasizing the serenity and majesty of the reconstruction. The horizon stretches with desert haze and pale blue sky, framing the ziggurat structure as both ancient and newly reborn. Cinematic composition, crisp architectural coherence, richly textured foliage, atmospheric depth, high-detail world-building.
A sweeping, ultra-detailed fantasy environment depicting the Hanging Gardens of Babylon rebuilt in the present day—a legendary landmark restored from historical imagination and modern innovation. Vast stepped terraces ascend skyward in luminous white limestone and polished basalt, accented with structural glass panels that catch warm sunlight. Water cascades down tiered aqueducts in shimmering ribbons, feeding lush botanical terraces overflowing with palms, flowering vines, ferns, and vibrant exotic blooms. Sleek skybridges arc gracefully between terraces, their minimalist steel frames entwined with new-growth ivy. Soft mist rises from lower pools, drifting upward through layered gardens and creating a radiant halo around the upper levels. Bronze reliefs of mythic Babylonian guardians—Lamassu, winged bulls, serpents—line the walkways, restored with meticulous craftsmanship and glowing subtly in the golden hour light. Visitors wander the terraces in loose, airy clothing, adding scale while emphasizing the serenity and majesty of the reconstruction. The horizon stretches with desert haze and pale blue sky, framing the ziggurat structure as both ancient and newly reborn. Cinematic composition, crisp architectural coherence, richly textured foliage, atmospheric depth, high-detail world-building.
Babylon Reborn: The Gardens Rise Again
#LostPlacesReconstructed #BabylonReimagined #MythicArchitecture #EpicEnvironmentArt #FantasyWorldbuilding
Central composition showing a cluster of Zel'khari warriors arranged in hierarchical formation. The mechanical creatures display varied designs - some with prominent wings, others with different body configurations - all featuring intricate mechanical detailing. Medieval castle architecture rises behind them with characteristic towers and fortifications.
This faction was actually born recently as the result of a misunderstanding between myself and Ramshackle Studios UK. By the time I understood that, I had already put a lot of time into this scene so we decided they could be like a 'cousin' species.
#FantasyWorldbuilding #IndieGameDev
In The King’s Fall, Sir Cedric isn’t just hunting a killer—he’s navigating the treacherous halls of Silverspire Castle, where every ally hides a motive and every truth cuts deeper than any blade.
#FantasyWorldbuilding #realmmysteries #characterdrivenfantasy #fantasydetective
People if my characters are based on real people, but I don’t think anyone has asked me if the towns and cities are based on real places. Check out my website blog post to discover the truth behind my inspiration for the setting of #TheHiveCodex!
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