Worldbuilder's Anvil

If you have ever gone to the Gardul.com and checked out my world tab. You would have noticed, it is very vague. I talk more about the story of my world-building than I talk about my world. It is deliberate. I want to share my world out slowly. It is massive, and to be honest. Most of it has never been made digital. Listen to the episode to learn why, and a workaround I have come up with to share more. It might inspire you on how you can share more of your world with others as well!

We always look for tools to achieve things in life. It is no different when we create fictional worlds. And many times we want the tools to be shortcuts or magic bullets to perfection. I have found the perfect tool for worldbuilding. It is you! Listen to this weeks episode as Michael and I talk about you, and what you need to understand about yourself for worldbuilding purposes. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com

Back to the study of archetypes that can be stored in your storytelling and worldbuilding toolbox. The Everyman character is unique in the fact that this pattern is not meant to be exceptional. Listen to Michael and I as we talk the everyman character archetype and how you can use it in your Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com

Michael loves traditional zombie fiction. He can be picky, for example, they must be dead a disease is not good enough for him. Join us as Michael talks about the zombie stories he loves the most and I talk about the 2 lessons we can learn as storytellers from the genre. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com

Michael and I often have many great ideas on shows. We talk about having the episode and then we forget. Thanks to Amanda for reminding us that we need to create an aquatic race. Listen to this episode if you need direction or want to listen to our newest race.

Okay! So you have checked out episode 213 and have realized you need to create an overland map. Then this is the episode for you. Michael and I talk about the process I use to create an overland map. I am talking about it in the from the context of creating a map in Campaign Cartographer 3+. However, the same principles worked for me with pen and paper and other software where I made maps. So join Michael and I as we talk about how to make an overland map.

Making maps is a passion of mine. So, Michael and I thought it was about time that we look how to create fictional fantasy maps.

Michael and I always love making things up. So I started calling my newborn son a Fusellbüt. My wife looked at me and asked. "What is a Fusellbüt?" Pausing studying the confusion on my face until she noticed that some of the confusion was about her question and not all about a new dad surviving his new baby she continued, "Fusellbüt, it sounds like something from your world." Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com

Join Michael and I in this episode as we discuss what a “fish out of water” character and different ways it can be deployed!

Join Michael and I as we create a gang in the iron age city of Baurhdrakkas for the Marcus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra heist story For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com

Marcus raids the toom of King Hermann and learns a very dark secret about the heist he is planning with Gregor. Michael and I pick up on the third part of the heist to steal the jewels of Daivvavaahra.

 Michael and I have been talking about starting an ongoing series about character archetypes. We understand the importance of creating characters that have patterns that will be easily identifiable by readers and players alike. It helps them step into a new world in comfort. It saves their imagination for envisioning your world. And we figured, why not start with a little DOOM! Join us as we look at one of the most important and fun archetypes from the prophesiers, doomsayers, and soothsayers.

Today's Topic A look back at where we have come and where we are going Over 200 episodes and Michael and I have had a blast. However, the fun is not over. We are just getting started. So join Michael and I as we look at our favorite moments from the Worldbuilder's Anvil Podcast. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com

I spend lots of time talking to people about the act of character creation. I think it is the purest and most important step of great worldbuilding. I was shocked at how many overly complicated systems I saw to create characters. Now, I do believe that you should spend some time developing essential characters for your fiction. However, what you need to look at is very simple. Join Michael and I as we look at the 5 steps to great characters.

In this episode Michael and I will be looking at these characters on the edge, some are almost villains and others are just over the line and considered villains.