A Worldbuilder's Guide to Societies : Essentials for Writers, Game Developers and Dungeon Masters.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stypczynski, Brent A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fantasy fiction--Authorship.

Fantasy fiction.

Imaginary societies--Authorship.

Imaginary societies.

Fantasy games--Design.

Fantasy games.

Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (244 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, 2023.

Summary:

"In fantastic worlds like Gondor, Westeros, Ankh-Morpork, Waterdeep, and Hogsmeade, the societies that inhabit them play important roles in capturing the feel of their settings. Societies create characters and plots, provide space for action, and reflect history. Building vibrant and interesting societies is a core element of worldbuilding in the fantasy genres. This guide walks the reader through different aspects of societies to help construct fictional worlds with greater ease. Examples of societies built by numerous authors in the fantasy, urban/modern fantasy, and paranormal romance genres are interwoven to illustrate concepts. Throughout, it is descriptive and suggestive rather than prescriptive, and is intended inform as well as inspire the worldbuilder."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Introduction

1. Concept

2. History

3. Governments

4. Religion

5. Magic

6. Technology

7. Education

8. Species

9. Language

10. Sex and Gender

11. Organizations

12. Geography

13. Places

14. Finishing Touches

Appendix A. Divine Spheres of Influence

Appendix B. Recommended Resources

Appendix C. Selected Primary Texts and Series

Chapter Notes

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Stypczynski, Brent A. A Worldbuilder's Guide to Societies

ISBN:

1-4766-5109-4