Rebekah Loper's Blog, page 3
April 8, 2019
H is for Healing
Healing might be a tricky form of magic, depending on the established rules for your world so far. In addition to magical knowledge, the practitioner will likely need anatomical knowledge as well.
April 7, 2019
G is for Grimoire
No matter what type of magic exists in your world, or how it is utilized, knowledge of it will be accumulated and compiled. Magical knowledge is often treated a bit differently than academic knowledge in general, since in the wrong hands it might be very dangerous.
April 5, 2019
F is for Familiar
Cats, owls, rats, and various other creatures have appeared in novels and stories as magical companions. You might even slide spirit animals under this definition, for the sake of fantasy worldbuilding.
April 4, 2019
E is for Elemental
With the advance of technology, it’s easy to feel a disconnect from the natural world. In some ways, that can make the natural elements seem more mystical.
April 3, 2019
D is for Dragon
Let’s take a few minutes and talk about magical creatures! Just because you have mythological creatures in your story world doesn’t mean that they have to be magical. Additionally, we’ll discuss the concept of magical companion animals in a couple days.
April 2, 2019
C is for Curses
Visiting for the first time? Make sure to read the introduction to the A-Zs of Worldbuilding Magic Systems! The Power of Words Fantasy and mythology is full… Read more "C is for Curses"
April 1, 2019
B is for Belief
Visiting for the first time? Make sure to read the introduction to the A-Zs of Worldbuilding Magic Systems! If You Just Believe… There is power in belief.… Read more "B is for Belief"
March 31, 2019
A is for Atmosphere
Visiting for the first time? Make sure to read the introduction to the A-Zs of Worldbuilding Magic Systems! Magic in the Air If your world doesn’t have… Read more "A is for Atmosphere"
The A-Zs of Building Magic Systems – Introduction
Hello there! So… tomorrow kicks off the 2019 A-Z Blogging Challenge. Those of you who have been with me for a while know that this challenge is… Read more "The A-Zs of Building Magic Systems – Introduction"
March 17, 2019
2019 A-Z Challenge Theme Reveal: Worldbuilding Again!
Several years ago (2014), I participated in the A-Z Blogging Challenge. It wasn’t my first time to do it, but my first participation in the event was… Read more "2019 A-Z Challenge Theme Reveal: Worldbuilding Again!"
