Worldbuilder's Anvil

Have you thought about the how the holidays are celebrated in your fantasy world? If not this is the episode for you. Michael and Jeffery look at the real-world holidays to find some original inspiration for our fictional holiday. And have solid Wija day! Or as they say this time of the year.

From the depths of the Fantasy Worldbuilder’s Undercroft Jeffery Biles comes to us to chat about Worldbuilding and his personal journey from a Website Programmer to the Published Author of Mages Must Fall now available on Amazon.

We will talk about some of the great pirates we love in fiction, some of the best pirate fiction we have heard of, and just geek out about the pirates in fiction. So join us as we look at the unscrupulous scallywags we love from smugglers to modern day hackers.

There comes a time we all need to stop worldbuilding and write. of course I am mainly talking to worldbuilders that want to be authors. However, I am also talking to the other worldbuilders. Being an author is not the only reason to write. Sometimes we write so we can remember and improve the worlds we do create. So take a few minutes and join Michael and I as we look at the time we NEED to stop worldbuilding and start writing.

So I was looking for a crypt to have Michael break into to help gather what is needed to pull off the heist for the jewels of Daivvavaahra. Crypts are classic fantasy fair, It is a great reason to go down into the dungeon.  However, This is meant to be a minor piece of a heist story, not a focus.  I also wanted some element in my world to be influenced by Montjuic Cemetery in Barcelona.

Join Marcus as he has a shocking meeting with his father and learns what he needs to do to get past the spirit guarding the Jewels of Daivvavaahra. For more background check out Episode 187 Pathway to DOOM. And check out Episode 193 Marcus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra, Part one before you listen to this episode. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com

So since we talked a bit about worldbuilding and the ocean in the last episode, we talked more about how the sea affects the planet in episode 139. Micheal and I knew we needed to talk about storytelling and the sea. So, join Michael and I as we explore many stories that have shown up from before the written world unto Waterworld. Of course, he made us talk about WaterWorld. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com

Today's Topic Lessons from ocean in world-building When I think about the Sea and Oceans in my fantasy worldbuilding. I typically and not so concerned about details. I am a land lover in my fiction. I do not travel under the sea. If you are like me or especially if you develop story or cultures under the waves. The ocean is important. So join Michael and I as we journey 20 feet off the beach. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com

So I hear a lot from worldbuilders.  I have interviewed them on the podcast. I talk to them all the time in the Fantasy Worldbuilder's Undercroft Facebook group. When the topic shifts to storytelling. The most common topics are act structures. The two most common versions are the 3 act structure and the 5 act structure.  Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com

It is a journey I have done for three years. I like to sit down for a month and write a book. It cleanses my mind of a story. It helps make my fantasy world feel more real in my mind. So as we approach NaNoWriMo for 2018 prep now for success this year. Join Michael and me as we talk about prepping for NaNoWriMo 2017

It is an example of how I do a quick build for a new structure for my fantasy world, Gardul. We create in general a small old castle that sits in the middle of the old part of the city of Baurhdrakkas. It ended up with one tall tower an important set piece for the story. There is also one room that stores the Jewels of Daivvavaahra.

the Jewels of Daivvavaahra story to told and played in GURPS Ultra-lite. For more background check out Episode 187 Pathway to DOOM. And look out for episode 194 were we will the major set piece for the heist.

Today's Topic Using the Total Eclipse to rethink our fantasy cultures The total eclipse has happened in the United States on 8/21/2017. It started in the Northwest and continued to the Southeast. And unlike what I said in the episode will come in 7 years on 4/8/2024. It will cover many parts of the country that missed it in 2017. However, why is this a world-building topic?

Today's Topic Creating a fantasy story from a world I have been asked several times what is the best way to start a new world building project? The problem is that is not one good way to start. However, in general, there are three good ways to construct a fictional world.

If you really want your world building to shine, add in details that make it seem real. Show how and where the weapons are made. Make the princess escape through the sewage enter. Have a look of poop dumped on the villain’s head. The places of civilization are dirty… no they need the dirty to exist. Take advantage of those place to add real world connections that people can make use of.  Does your fantasy thieves guild run the local dump. Do they use the dirty elements need for a city to pilfer from it