Lashunta Worldbuilding: The Legend of Tess & Shotaviras
A Castrovel Adventure: Part 5, Chapter 56
In which Lady Vaeol seeks destiny in the Gameyard.
You can create deep, rich #TTRPG settings with succinct descriptions and minimalist #worldbuilding. Come explore some ideas about simple worldbuilding that leads to complex living worlds that inspire play imaginations.
https://thoughtpunks.com/crafting-minimalist-settings-for-tabletop-roleplaying-games/
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New #GeniusLoci Article: Animals, and: Animal lords!
https://jenniferslange.wordpress.com/2025/03/12/animals-and-animal-lords-genius-loci/
If I could make a comparison, then think #PrincessMononoke to get an idea of how animals are in GL.
They will make an appearance in my upcoming #textadventure #game "The Spirit in the Door", as well. Don't tell anyone, it's a surprise.
Castrovel Lashunta Worldbuilding - Thoughts on Part 3: Chapter 54 - Lashunta Mental Illness & the Dark Side of Matriarchy
If you want to support me with just a few clicks, please consider voting for me in the World Building Awards
I am nominated for 3 categories on Page 2, and 1 on Page 3:
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Also give the other nominees a look too please. They all deserve it
As a teaser for next Saturday, here is an exchange in Lashunta. Feel free to speculate on the context...
Uthara relesya-shyalis,~ - “You honor your children.”
~Shyae relesya saolya,~ - “Give me your blade’s honor.”
Biome map in place. There are still a number of sub-variants that can be picked out, but so far I've got:
Tropical (purple)
Desert (red)
Steppe (orange)
Temperate (mint green)
Continental (hot pink)
Tundra (light grey)
Polar (dark grey)
Still a few areas of overlap, a few little unassigned pockets, and some selection artifcacts but overall I'm pleased.