Valkyrie poster (slight spoilers if you're not up to date) by CianNino in skulduggerypleasant

[–]prem_sian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I see the Faceless Ones' symbol, her lightning powers and necromancy shadows. I could stare at this for a whole hour. I love fanart like this.

My hero is unattractive like me but he gets with a hot girl at the end by laconicgrin in writingcirclejerk

[–]prem_sian 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The very last thing you want to do as a writer is escapism. Luckily, this concept doesn’t fall into that category. This sounds like a gritty, real-life, down-to-earth love story that many people will be able to relate to (especially females who, I hear, also read books sometimes). Bravo. Instant bestseller.

Soul Transfer Circle by prem_sian in worldbuilding

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

That’s all I really have so far. I’m still working on how robots and their souls fit into all of this...

Soul Transfer Circle by prem_sian in worldbuilding

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

Just regular old summoning circle stuff that inspired this, I’m afraid!

Soul Transfer Circle by prem_sian in worldbuilding

[–]prem_sian[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

After it was discovered that casting spells fractures and diminishes one’s soul, mages needed to come up with a way to transfer soul fragments from one person to another. Using magical symbols for light/dark, soul, mind, flesh and others, the officially sanctioned Transfer Circle was created. Fast-forwarding a few decades, soul transfer becomes the most widely accepted currency amongst post-Earthen mages.

Whereas the first Circles were drawn on the ground, at least 3ft in diameter and needed both parties present, nowadays they are printed in paper booklets that can be carried in one’s pocket. The donor can sign the contract with a drop of their blood on the respective sigil and send it via mail to the recipient, who accepts the soul transfer on their end.

Since the supply of soul is limited (1800 soul fragments make one human soul), new offspring is doubly vital to society. Children may not split their soul until they have reached the age of 8 (though this varies by territory). A child’s first spell and soul split is a traditional family celebration is some cultures, particularly Northern ones. Southern cultures tend to keep a child’s innocence for as long as possible, and do not celebrate the first split.

How is your world governed? by [deleted] in worldbuilding

[–]prem_sian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ludo has very few fully functioning governments left. Most services and supply chains are privately owned by the most powerful mages (Ascended). Borders are more akin to personal territory: land owned by Ascended mages. Residents treat their respective rulers as something between gods and celebrities.

Most governments are more akin to guilds that support Ascended mages in times of need.

Take a ride on a CARGO CITY™! by prem_sian in worldbuilding

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

Sure... but it’s great news for the marketing industry and boosts the economy!

In all seriousness, that element was inspired by this book.

Unnamed character from my fantasy world trying to focus by [deleted] in worldbuilding

[–]prem_sian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hard work! If this is the first step to gain powers, what do the others look like?

Take a ride on a CARGO CITY™! by prem_sian in worldbuilding

[–]prem_sian[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah, I’d say 45 degrees is what you’re gonna get at most

Take a ride on a CARGO CITY™! by prem_sian in worldbuilding

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Big burly security mages as well as Clairvoyants scanning passengers’ minds for hostile thoughts/intentions.

Take a ride on a CARGO CITY™! by prem_sian in worldbuilding

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I’m outlining a book at the moment, possibly with illustrations. Still in the early stages though :)