Last month I looked at how to set the scene for good fantasy books. That post was more of mid-level look at the individual landscapes of the world. Though I intend to talk about building the entirety of a world in the future, this week I want to take a closer look at laying the …
Part of the “Founding of Erathal” Series of Stories The Kingdom of Erathal Ancient Times – 1 Month after Official Settlement “It has only been a month since we officially settled in this spot; only one month!” exclaimed Ulagret with excitement. He stood on the same makeshift stage that had been constructed exactly one …
…Continued from last month For most competitors, 100 meters was the hardest distance to master. From a young age my father Algus Atyrmirid had taught me to use this knowledge to my advantage, constantly practicing shots from as far away as possible and working on building my intuition. When it came to hunting, I was …
…Continued from last month I waited with heavy breathe, working to calm myself for the next trial. I knew that focus would be important. “Next,” started Copperfoot, “You are to pick up that tree trunk and follow me. If you fall behind, you fail.” Without any regard to my well-being, Copperfoot started trotting away, heading …
Good Fantasy Books: Setting the Scene Last week, I talked about the basic concepts I use to create detailed characters. Making well-rounded and believable characters is the number one part of writing good fantasy books. After setting up the main characters, the next step is to make sure that the setting is believable. Keeping that …
