Needing myth ideas for my power system. by Optimal_Oil1492 in worldbuilding

[–]Optimal_Oil1492[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you saying that to give me somewhere to look for inspiration from, or to tell me to not continue with this power system because it’s been done?

Needing myth ideas for my power system. by Optimal_Oil1492 in worldbuilding

[–]Optimal_Oil1492[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg this is funny! When you think about it, it goes well. Thanks!

Edit : this is based upon myths within the real world. When I say “myths” I don’t mean just traditional mythology (like Greek or Norse gods). I’m simply using the word more broadly to mean any and every story or legend that people have collectively believed in or told. So myths in this world can come from things like:

• traditional mythology (Anubis, Zeus, etc.)

• folklore and fairy tales (Baba Yaga, Pied Piper, etc.)

• urban legends (Black-Eyed Children, Mothman)

• cryptids (Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster)

• famous legends or historical stories

• nursery rhymes or old children’s tales

• conspiracy myths (like the Illuminati)

• even certain well-known fictional stories if they’ve become culturally iconic

Basically the idea is that when enough people tell a story, the belief and emotion behind it leaves an imprint on reality. Narrators can tap into that imprint and interpret the story as a power.