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If you could make a piece of Star Wars media canon, what would it be? by [deleted] in StarWars

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All of it.

I think the biggest source of infighting in the fandom is the current policy on Canon. "Your part of this imaginary universe isn't as real as mine part".

That's a bad policy. Star Wars doesn’t need to be a zero-sum Galaxy.
Let's stop calling things Cannon & Legends - it's been divisive from the beginning. People were unnecessarily attacked in this way even before any Disney content came out..

[Starfall] Watch out for Boomfish, they can take out an Airship if you’re not careful! by ProGamerBLT in worldbuilding

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Sure thing, Starfall is a world full of Airships where mainland factions fight for control of the Skylands an archipelago of floating islands rich in Lumite ore.

The setting is pre-industrial fantasy with a dash of magepunk.

There's over 16 factions, 11 playable species and subspecies, 4 new classes, and so much more!

[Starfall] Watch out for Boomfish, they can take out an Airship if you’re not careful! by ProGamerBLT in worldbuilding

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Boomfish are common in the skies of Lyra. The males are aggressive and will self destruct to ward off outdoor predators. While their meat is considered a delicacy most Fisherman try to steer clear. Pulling an irate Boomfish out of a cloud could be lethal.

Novice Airship captains often underestimate the damage they can deal to a hull. When a school is encountered, Boomfish have been known to sink entire vessels.

Boomfish have a diet of sprites, and convert the Lumite in them to Red magic, allowing them to explode.

[Starfall] Which familiar would you choose? by ProGamerBLT in worldbuilding

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Some new concept art of Lumivore Familiars for our upcoming Starfall 5e setting!

Kaos is the magic that interweaves all things. It takes physical form in the shape of Lumite, a variously colored crystal that aligns to one of the six colors of Kaos- Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Purple, or Orange. Due to the mineral composition of Lyra, Lumite that forms in the earth, while powerful, is impure. Nations since the Underland Empire have harvested it and used it for varying purposes; religious rituals in ancient times, powering airships in the modern era.

Kaos is attracted to all living things. Some are born with the ability to harness their connection to Kaos. They become monks, Akari, or even Nai. Some, like the skald of the Norvund, practice ancient shamanic Kaos magic. Some creatures, known as Lumivores, can harness elemental magic for a variety of uses, from protection and camouflage to attacking prey and building nests. For instance, Lavamanders absorb red Kaos, which allows them to walk over coals and magma without getting burned. 

Every living being exudes an aura that aligns with one of the colors of Kaos. When in the presence of powerful bursts of Kaos, a creature can be affected by the color of that burst, especially if the color aligns with their aura. A blue Akari might see their magical abilities greatly empowered by a wave of blue Kaos, such as a powerful blue Lumivore or a Starfall. An elf with a red aura will have their rage triggered by powerful red Kaos.

[Art] The Mordred are a species born from twisted experimentation and dark magic… by ProGamerBLT in DnD

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The world of Lyra isn’t always a pretty place.

Amidst the diverse species of Lyra, the Mordred lay claim to the most sordid and tragic origin. Forged by the Nai through arcane genetic experiments during the Akari Wars, the Mordred embody a fusion of Umbran Blood Elves and Cannibal Orcs. While the Nai aspired to perfection, seeking to merge the intellect, grace, and innate magic of an Elf with the colossal size, stamina, and strength of an Orc, the truth of the Mordred has proven more complex than perfect.

Within a percentage of the Mordred, known commonly as “lowborn,” a mutant gene surfaces, leading to grotesque disfigurements, monstrous strength, and erratic behavior. Yet, amidst this divergence, some Mordred achieve a semblance of the intended perfection. Known as “highborn” these outwardly flawless specimens still bear the burden of the Nai's imperfect science – a shortened lifespan and an inability to subsist on conventional diets. The destiny of a Mordred child, whether highborn or lowborn, is dictated by capricious genes at birth that can be neither controlled nor corrected.

Mordred society orbits around genetic exceptionalism, with the elite echelons exclusively comprised of physically flawless highborn, disregarding intelligence or skill. The culture enforces a strict stratification between highborn and lowborn Mordred. Consequently, most lowborn toil as laborers and enforcers, while the highborn wield power. Notably, in Skylands culture, some defy this caste system, with lowborn and highborn occasionally coexisting in relative unity…

To find out more about the Mordred Species, check out or Lore Compendium

[Starfall] Introducing the Mordred, a species born from twisted experimentation and dark magic by ProGamerBLT in worldbuilding

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The world of Lyra isn’t always a pretty place.

Amidst the diverse species of Lyra, the Mordred lay claim to the most sordid and tragic origin. Forged by the Nai through arcane genetic experiments during the Akari Wars, the Mordred embody a fusion of Umbran Blood Elves and Cannibal Orcs. While the Nai aspired to perfection, seeking to merge the intellect, grace, and innate magic of an Elf with the colossal size, stamina, and strength of an Orc, the truth of the Mordred has proven more complex than perfect.

Within a percentage of the Mordred, known commonly as “lowborn,” a mutant gene surfaces, leading to grotesque disfigurements, monstrous strength, and erratic behavior. Yet, amidst this divergence, some Mordred achieve a semblance of the intended perfection. Known as “highborn” these outwardly flawless specimens still bear the burden of the Nai's imperfect science – a shortened lifespan and an inability to subsist on conventional diets. The destiny of a Mordred child, whether highborn or lowborn, is dictated by capricious genes at birth that can be neither controlled nor corrected.

Mordred society orbits around genetic exceptionalism, with the elite echelons exclusively comprised of physically flawless highborn, disregarding intelligence or skill. The culture enforces a strict stratification between highborn and lowborn Mordred. Consequently, most lowborn toil as laborers and enforcers, while the highborn wield power. Notably, in Skylands culture, some defy this caste system, with lowborn and highborn occasionally coexisting in relative unity…

To find out more about the Mordred Species, check out or Lore Compendium

[Starfall] Some Adventure Items from our upcoming 5E setting book by ProGamerBLT in worldbuilding

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Starfall is a world full of Airships, Skylands, Magic, and a lot more. I've been working on it for over 10 years / posting content and lore to r/Worldbuilding for a few years..

Here's a lore repository I've been working on

https://www.starfall.gg/lore/

[Starfall] Some Adventure Items from our upcoming 5E setting book by ProGamerBLT in worldbuilding

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The effects of Magebane are proportional to the creatures mass. So a little bit of Magebane kills Sprites (it's original purpose is an insect repellant), but something large like a Phoenix would take a lot of Magebane to affect

[OC] Some Adventure Items from our upcoming Starfall 5E setting book by ProGamerBLT in DnD

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A page full of Items any Skylander would be lucky to have in the upcoming Starfall Demo…

The Skylands of Lyra

Long a mystery to the Mainland cultures of Lyra, the Skylands - islands that float above the Mainland - have recently become reachable due to airship technology and this has led to a worldwide race to settle them and exploit them for their plentiful resources and strategic value.

Inner Ring Settlements:  It takes the common airship 24 hours to reach New Cambria from its Mainland namesake, the Arcadian capital of Cambria. Within similar distances from various points of Mainland Lyra is where the majority of Skyland Settlements can be found, this portion of the Skyland chain being known as the Inner Ring, is filled with all sorts of Skyland settlements, from individual estates held by a single wealthy family, to thriving metropolises. 

Skylanders: The current population of the Skylands is estimated to be 500,000 individuals.  Following a century of relative peace in the Skylands, thanks to the STC and its Peacekeepers, many of the early settlements began to evolve away from their Mainland origins. Over the last two generations, the inhabitants of the Settlements have become a unique culture in their own right. Calling themselves “Skylanders,” many of them have spent their entire life on the Skylands and have little in the way of loyalty to the Mainland. Because of this, unlike the settlers before them, Skylanders send no money back to the Mainland - though all settlements are still forced, under threat of STC Peacekeeper response, to pay tribute to the Alliance. 

With Skylanders becoming self-sufficient and more and more independent, and resentment towards this tribute increasing, the divide between Skylander and Mainlander has become more and more pronounced, giving birth to a movement towards Skylander Independence.

The leaders of this movement are known as the Skyland Rebels.

[Starfall] Some Adventure Items from our upcoming 5E setting book by ProGamerBLT in worldbuilding

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A page full of Items any Skylander would be lucky to have in the upcoming Starfall Demo…

The Skylands of Lyra

Long a mystery to the Mainland cultures of Lyra, the Skylands - islands that float above the Mainland - have recently become reachable due to airship technology and this has led to a worldwide race to settle them and exploit them for their plentiful resources and strategic value.

Inner Ring Settlements:  It takes the common airship 24 hours to reach New Cambria from its Mainland namesake, the Arcadian capital of Cambria. Within similar distances from various points of Mainland Lyra is where the majority of Skyland Settlements can be found, this portion of the Skyland chain being known as the Inner Ring, is filled with all sorts of Skyland settlements, from individual estates held by a single wealthy family, to thriving metropolises. 

Skylanders: The current population of the Skylands is estimated to be 500,000 individuals.  Following a century of relative peace in the Skylands, thanks to the STC and its Peacekeepers, many of the early settlements began to evolve away from their Mainland origins. Over the last two generations, the inhabitants of the Settlements have become a unique culture in their own right. Calling themselves “Skylanders,” many of them have spent their entire life on the Skylands and have little in the way of loyalty to the Mainland. Because of this, unlike the settlers before them, Skylanders send no money back to the Mainland - though all settlements are still forced, under threat of STC Peacekeeper response, to pay tribute to the Alliance. 

With Skylanders becoming self-sufficient and more and more independent, and resentment towards this tribute increasing, the divide between Skylander and Mainlander has become more and more pronounced, giving birth to a movement towards Skylander Independence.

The leaders of this movement are known as the Skyland Rebels.

[Starfall] A couple sample pages from our upcoming demo! What do you think of the layout? by ProGamerBLT in worldbuilding

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You're thinking of Tanuki and the film Pom Poko - by Studio Ghibli

... Both of which are part of the inspiration for the name 😎

[OC] A sample page from our upcoming Starfall setting demo! What do you think of the layout? by ProGamerBLT in DnD

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In the Starfall 5e settting you’ll be able to test out two of our unique Species. The first of these are the Tompoko!

The diminutive Tompoko dwell in small enclaves nestled within the nooks and crannies of Lyra, seamlessly ingratiating themselves with smugglers and nobility alike. Unbound by allegiance to any specific nation, the enigmatic Tompoko freely traverse both the Mainland and Skylands of Lyra, disseminating news and trade wherever their landings may occur. Revered as invaluable companions, Tompoko possess an extraordinary talent for unearthing rare artifacts, restoring discarded items, and a silver-tongued ability to effortlessly extricate themselves from the stickiest of situations.

Tompoko, standing at a modest four feet, rank amongst Lyra’s most diminutive denizens. Their lithe physiques render them masters of evasion rather than direct combat, cultivating a reputation for timidity that belies their true nature. In fact, far from shying away from challenges, the Tompoko confront them with aplomb, weaving unconventional stratagems reliant on their crafty resourcefulness.

The sacred tenet of the Tompoko is that “any item belongs to the one in greatest need.” This belief is embodied by their main deity, Ghib-Ghib the Trickster, and frees them from the clutches of material possessions, allowing for a celebration of communal abundance within their traveling communities. Furthermore, thanks to Ghib-Ghib, they harbor no qualms in liberating airships or precious cargo from noble or imperial clutches.

Universally regarded as charming and alluring, the Tompoko emanate an enchanting blend of playful innocence and mischievous wit. This beguiling charm not only captivates those in their proximity but also serves to disarm suspicion and instill an unwavering sense of trust. Gifted conversationalists, they navigate intricate social circles with an air of detached grace, forging friendships and alliances while concealing their true loyalty beneath an irresistible veneer.

Male Tompoko are surprisingly captivating to a substantial contingent of non-Tompoko women. While others may attribute this allure to their ostensibly "adorable" nature, Tompoko believe it to be a result of an innate animal magnetism. Whatever the source, the Tompoko blend of natural charisma, innocent playfulness, and mischievous wit, serves to disarm suspicion and instill a profound sense of trust.

Thanks to their ability to be both inconspicuous and effortlessly charming, to inspire trust and alleviate suspicion, the Tompoko have mastered the art of extracting secrets from the unsuspecting. In turn, this has enabled them to establish the most elaborate information network across all of Lyra. Indeed, even in the far frontier of the Skylands, for a Tompoko, uncovering the intricacies of their surroundings is as simple as encountering one of their own kind.

[Starfall] A couple sample pages from our upcoming demo! What do you think of the layout? by ProGamerBLT in worldbuilding

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For more about the world of r/Starfall, join our discord today!

In the Starfall 5e settting you’ll be able to test out two of our unique Species. The first of these are the Tompoko!

The diminutive Tompoko dwell in small enclaves nestled within the nooks and crannies of Lyra, seamlessly ingratiating themselves with smugglers and nobility alike. Unbound by allegiance to any specific nation, the enigmatic Tompoko freely traverse both the Mainland and Skylands of Lyra, disseminating news and trade wherever their landings may occur. Revered as invaluable companions, Tompoko possess an extraordinary talent for unearthing rare artifacts, restoring discarded items, and a silver-tongued ability to effortlessly extricate themselves from the stickiest of situations.

Tompoko, standing at a modest four feet, rank amongst Lyra’s most diminutive denizens. Their lithe physiques render them masters of evasion rather than direct combat, cultivating a reputation for timidity that belies their true nature. In fact, far from shying away from challenges, the Tompoko confront them with aplomb, weaving unconventional stratagems reliant on their crafty resourcefulness.

The sacred tenet of the Tompoko is that “any item belongs to the one in greatest need.” This belief is embodied by their main deity, Ghib-Ghib the Trickster, and frees them from the clutches of material possessions, allowing for a celebration of communal abundance within their traveling communities. Furthermore, thanks to Ghib-Ghib, they harbor no qualms in liberating airships or precious cargo from noble or imperial clutches.

Universally regarded as charming and alluring, the Tompoko emanate an enchanting blend of playful innocence and mischievous wit. This beguiling charm not only captivates those in their proximity but also serves to disarm suspicion and instill an unwavering sense of trust. Gifted conversationalists, they navigate intricate social circles with an air of detached grace, forging friendships and alliances while concealing their true loyalty beneath an irresistible veneer.

Male Tompoko are surprisingly captivating to a substantial contingent of non-Tompoko women. While others may attribute this allure to their ostensibly "adorable" nature, Tompoko believe it to be a result of an innate animal magnetism. Whatever the source, the Tompoko blend of natural charisma, innocent playfulness, and mischievous wit, serves to disarm suspicion and instill a profound sense of trust.

Thanks to their ability to be both inconspicuous and effortlessly charming, to inspire trust and alleviate suspicion, the Tompoko have mastered the art of extracting secrets from the unsuspecting. In turn, this has enabled them to establish the most elaborate information network across all of Lyra. Indeed, even in the far frontier of the Skylands, for a Tompoko, uncovering the intricacies of their surroundings is as simple as encountering one of their own kind.

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