#ScribesAndMakers 22. Fantasy stories are frequently inspired by medieval societies. Why do you think people are fascinated by that time period?
I believe it's the influences we're most often exposed to, with Tolkien being a huge one, as well as how widespread Eurocentric fantasy and mindset are.
That's something I'm actively pushing back against with Chronicles of the Realms and Valkīfor Saga, both of which adopt a more non-Western world-building. Speaking of which, there's a cool panel 🧵
Nicole "Ashrah" Hidalgo
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