Lore

An example of an origin story, there's a mountain range with four volcanoes billowing smoke. The smoke is floating upwards in an orange sky with three white clouds. Above the mountains are several birds flying. In front of the mountain range is a vast grassland with two hills on the lower left, a large forest in the lower center, and a large lake on the lower right.

What You need to Know to make a Great Origin Story

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What You need to Know to make a Great Origin Story CONTENTS Introduction Every fantasy world has a beginning, a tale that takes the audience all the way back to a time long before the events of the main story take place. This is called the origin story and it’s a vital component of worldbuilding […]

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A light brown wall with many brown circles that is darker on the bottom and lighter on the top. Many light brown lines run left and right. However, in the middle, two lines run up and down and another arches. In the middle of the wall is a black eye icon with many circles above it. Symbolism is an integral part of lore.

Fantasy Lore: What You Need to Know

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Fantasy Lore: What You need to Know Symbolism is a cornerstone of lore. CONTENTS Overview One vital aspect of building a fantasy world is the lore. Also known as mythology, lore provides information to the audience about the world, whether by listening to people or reading a book. For the audience, fantasy lore reveals how the

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