Tag: Magic

(Photo by Dino Reichmuth on Unsplash) It is the third and final week of discussing creating magic systems. Click here to read about choosing a hard or soft magic system. Click here to read about creating limits and costs. Today we are talking about how your magic systems relates to the world. The Implications of Magic When… Continue reading Creating a Magic System (Part 3)

(Photo by Almos Bechtold on Unsplash) Last week we started our three part series about creating magic systems. We discussed the overall feel of the magic, and the strengths and weaknesses of how much you define your system. This week, we are going to be discussing the shape of your magic system, and how the types of… Continue reading Creating a Magic System (Part 2)

(Photo by Mervyn Chan on Unsplash) Unique magic systems are my favorite part of fantasy. It forces characters to solve problems creatively. It creates rich and vibrant worlds. But too many stories have magic thrown in just because it is a fantasy story. Too many stories have cookie-cutter magic systems. Too many stories don't think out what… Continue reading Creating a Magic System (Part 1)