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Chilli Blossoms are Explosive - Making Magic Magical
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New episode of That's as Good a Theory as Any #worldbuilding podcast - about how to make Magic feel more Magical, which may help you with #magicbuilding for your own writing or gming.
With special guest Paolo of the Lost Pages, who regularly writes weird magic.
#ttrpg #writing #fantasy #self-promo
With special guest Paolo of the Lost Pages, who regularly writes weird magic.
#ttrpg #writing #fantasy #self-promo
#NovemberWorldbuilders
Black is the colour of Obsidian. Popular for use in weaponry and tools, it turns out to also be quite useful for channelling magic. Oh, and the entire city of Altepetl is covered in the stuff - although harvesting from the City is unlikely to win you any favours.
Black is the colour of Obsidian. Popular for use in weaponry and tools, it turns out to also be quite useful for channelling magic. Oh, and the entire city of Altepetl is covered in the stuff - although harvesting from the City is unlikely to win you any favours.
Heya #NovemberWorldbuilders!
We're talking about COLORS in our world this week. Tell me about something in your world that's BLACK. Do you use it symbolically? Do you have any special black objects or animals or magical items in your world? Tell us about them!
We're talking about COLORS in our world this week. Tell me about something in your world that's BLACK. Do you use it symbolically? Do you have any special black objects or animals or magical items in your world? Tell us about them!
November 7, 2025 at 11:57 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders
Black is the colour of Obsidian. Popular for use in weaponry and tools, it turns out to also be quite useful for channelling magic. Oh, and the entire city of Altepetl is covered in the stuff - although harvesting from the City is unlikely to win you any favours.
Black is the colour of Obsidian. Popular for use in weaponry and tools, it turns out to also be quite useful for channelling magic. Oh, and the entire city of Altepetl is covered in the stuff - although harvesting from the City is unlikely to win you any favours.
#NovemberWorldbuilders The Ash Shaman paints her face white with bone-ash, and leads rituals to commune with ancestors. White is very much her colour - both the whites of ash (the words "blanc" and "black" both come from the mix of white and black in ash) and the white of vellum, parchment or paper🧵
Hello, #NovemberWorldbuilders friends!
We're in COLORS week! Tell me about something in your world that's WHITE. Have you used it symbolically? Any special white clothes, rocks, animals, or magical artifacts you'd like to talk about?
We're in COLORS week! Tell me about something in your world that's WHITE. Have you used it symbolically? Any special white clothes, rocks, animals, or magical artifacts you'd like to talk about?
November 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders The Ash Shaman paints her face white with bone-ash, and leads rituals to commune with ancestors. White is very much her colour - both the whites of ash (the words "blanc" and "black" both come from the mix of white and black in ash) and the white of vellum, parchment or paper🧵
Hmmm, purple... it's a rare colour for sure. There are certainly purple flowers and fruits - Matlaktlome is as based on the Amazon Rainforest as it is on Mesoamerica and the Andes - but none of them really have specific importance.
The purple dyes that can be produced here are valuable trade goods🧵
The purple dyes that can be produced here are valuable trade goods🧵
#NovemberWorldbuilders
This week's theme is COLORS! Tell me about something in your world that's PURPLE. Do you use it symbolically? Do you have anything special in your worldbuilding that's purple? Maybe an animal, jewels, a garment, a flower, or something more strange and magical?
This week's theme is COLORS! Tell me about something in your world that's PURPLE. Do you use it symbolically? Do you have anything special in your worldbuilding that's purple? Maybe an animal, jewels, a garment, a flower, or something more strange and magical?
November 6, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Hmmm, purple... it's a rare colour for sure. There are certainly purple flowers and fruits - Matlaktlome is as based on the Amazon Rainforest as it is on Mesoamerica and the Andes - but none of them really have specific importance.
The purple dyes that can be produced here are valuable trade goods🧵
The purple dyes that can be produced here are valuable trade goods🧵
Green is the primary colour of Matlaktlome. The rainforest is green, the mountains are green (thanks to the Graven Court's farming skills) the river delta and lakes are green (thanks to the eastern civilization's farming skills).
The whole region is a place where food is in surplus🧵
The whole region is a place where food is in surplus🧵
Hey there, #NovemberWorldbuilders!
It's COLORS week! Tell me about something in your world that's green. This one is probably more common, since green is so strongly associated with nature. Do you have any cool greenery in your world? Or maybe you've used it for an object? Tell me about it!
It's COLORS week! Tell me about something in your world that's green. This one is probably more common, since green is so strongly associated with nature. Do you have any cool greenery in your world? Or maybe you've used it for an object? Tell me about it!
November 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Green is the primary colour of Matlaktlome. The rainforest is green, the mountains are green (thanks to the Graven Court's farming skills) the river delta and lakes are green (thanks to the eastern civilization's farming skills).
The whole region is a place where food is in surplus🧵
The whole region is a place where food is in surplus🧵
Hmmm, can't say you're wrong about yellow and orange being underused in my worldbuilding - I hadn't even realised the place where they must exist.
The Tetocani are an insectoid race, named from the Nahuatl word for their local wasps - as such, they naturally have black and orange stripes.🧵
The Tetocani are an insectoid race, named from the Nahuatl word for their local wasps - as such, they naturally have black and orange stripes.🧵
It's #NovemberWorldbuilders!
We're talking about colors in our worlds! Tell me about something in your world that's YELLOW or ORANGE? I find that these two are often underrated/underused in worldbuilding, so I'd love to hear what you have. Maybe something symbolic of the sun or made of gold?
We're talking about colors in our worlds! Tell me about something in your world that's YELLOW or ORANGE? I find that these two are often underrated/underused in worldbuilding, so I'd love to hear what you have. Maybe something symbolic of the sun or made of gold?
November 4, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Hmmm, can't say you're wrong about yellow and orange being underused in my worldbuilding - I hadn't even realised the place where they must exist.
The Tetocani are an insectoid race, named from the Nahuatl word for their local wasps - as such, they naturally have black and orange stripes.🧵
The Tetocani are an insectoid race, named from the Nahuatl word for their local wasps - as such, they naturally have black and orange stripes.🧵
The bluest of things is water. Matlaktlome is built around its river, Meyallo, and the great City is fed by the riches of the (relatively) calm delta where the river meets the sea.
In truth, both often take on a brown tint from the massive amounts of sediment, but they are still blue in spirit.🧵
In truth, both often take on a brown tint from the massive amounts of sediment, but they are still blue in spirit.🧵
Heya #NovemberWorldbuilders!
Continuing with COLORS! Tell me about something in your world that's BLUE. Do you use it symbolically? Do you have anything special in your worldbuilding that's blue? Maybe an important object symbolic of the sea or sky? Tell me about your blues!
Continuing with COLORS! Tell me about something in your world that's BLUE. Do you use it symbolically? Do you have anything special in your worldbuilding that's blue? Maybe an important object symbolic of the sea or sky? Tell me about your blues!
November 2, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The bluest of things is water. Matlaktlome is built around its river, Meyallo, and the great City is fed by the riches of the (relatively) calm delta where the river meets the sea.
In truth, both often take on a brown tint from the massive amounts of sediment, but they are still blue in spirit.🧵
In truth, both often take on a brown tint from the massive amounts of sediment, but they are still blue in spirit.🧵
#NovemberWorldbuilders
After a break through October, I'm back to talking about Matlaktome; our meso+south american #13thage setting that we discussed in #Septopolis.
The most obvious of symbolicly Red things is the Bloodstained Priest - the leader of the sacrifices that take place in The City🧵
After a break through October, I'm back to talking about Matlaktome; our meso+south american #13thage setting that we discussed in #Septopolis.
The most obvious of symbolicly Red things is the Bloodstained Priest - the leader of the sacrifices that take place in The City🧵
Welcome to #NovemberWorldbuilders!
This week's theme is COLORS! Tell me about something in your world that's RED. Do you use it symbolically? Do you have anything special in your worldbuilding that's red. Maybe an animal, jewels, a garment, a flower, or something more strange and magical?
This week's theme is COLORS! Tell me about something in your world that's RED. Do you use it symbolically? Do you have anything special in your worldbuilding that's red. Maybe an animal, jewels, a garment, a flower, or something more strange and magical?
November 1, 2025 at 9:36 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders
After a break through October, I'm back to talking about Matlaktome; our meso+south american #13thage setting that we discussed in #Septopolis.
The most obvious of symbolicly Red things is the Bloodstained Priest - the leader of the sacrifices that take place in The City🧵
After a break through October, I'm back to talking about Matlaktome; our meso+south american #13thage setting that we discussed in #Septopolis.
The most obvious of symbolicly Red things is the Bloodstained Priest - the leader of the sacrifices that take place in The City🧵
#Septopolis 29
People on Bluesky first: @muzetrigger.bsky.social has given useful feedback during this and asked questions, which really helps.
@khonri.com provided the whole structure to make this possible.
@greethewriter.bsky.social reposting and sharing things makes it all more rewarding🧵
People on Bluesky first: @muzetrigger.bsky.social has given useful feedback during this and asked questions, which really helps.
@khonri.com provided the whole structure to make this possible.
@greethewriter.bsky.social reposting and sharing things makes it all more rewarding🧵
#Septopolis 29
It takes a village! Or floating city, underground hideout, star fleet...
Anyways, a single person isn't running a show by themselves, nor do we create alone. So, today, give some acknowledgement to those who inspired you in some way on your journey.
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
It takes a village! Or floating city, underground hideout, star fleet...
Anyways, a single person isn't running a show by themselves, nor do we create alone. So, today, give some acknowledgement to those who inspired you in some way on your journey.
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
September 30, 2025 at 11:37 PM
#Septopolis 29
People on Bluesky first: @muzetrigger.bsky.social has given useful feedback during this and asked questions, which really helps.
@khonri.com provided the whole structure to make this possible.
@greethewriter.bsky.social reposting and sharing things makes it all more rewarding🧵
People on Bluesky first: @muzetrigger.bsky.social has given useful feedback during this and asked questions, which really helps.
@khonri.com provided the whole structure to make this possible.
@greethewriter.bsky.social reposting and sharing things makes it all more rewarding🧵
#Septopolis 28
Catching up for the last couple of days - this one took a while because I (ste) cannot draw a thing, so I had to wait for my wife to have time to put together the Icon symbols for The Rat King and The Bloody priest.
Here are her originals:
Catching up for the last couple of days - this one took a while because I (ste) cannot draw a thing, so I had to wait for my wife to have time to put together the Icon symbols for The Rat King and The Bloody priest.
Here are her originals:
September 30, 2025 at 9:56 PM
#Septopolis 28
Catching up for the last couple of days - this one took a while because I (ste) cannot draw a thing, so I had to wait for my wife to have time to put together the Icon symbols for The Rat King and The Bloody priest.
Here are her originals:
Catching up for the last couple of days - this one took a while because I (ste) cannot draw a thing, so I had to wait for my wife to have time to put together the Icon symbols for The Rat King and The Bloody priest.
Here are her originals:
#Septopolis 27
I've mentioned the two biggest factions in Altepetl a few times - The Bloodstained Priest leads the religion from the temples, and The Rat King leads the economy from the shadows.
Each has a directly adverse force; demon cults and established capital respectively.🧵
I've mentioned the two biggest factions in Altepetl a few times - The Bloodstained Priest leads the religion from the temples, and The Rat King leads the economy from the shadows.
Each has a directly adverse force; demon cults and established capital respectively.🧵
#Septopolis 27
What people or groups are making the biggest splash here that's plot relevant in the most or least spoiler-y way possible? Who's your Giovanni and his Team Rocket?
(Look, I'm a big Pokémon fan; first thing I thought of.)
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
What people or groups are making the biggest splash here that's plot relevant in the most or least spoiler-y way possible? Who's your Giovanni and his Team Rocket?
(Look, I'm a big Pokémon fan; first thing I thought of.)
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
September 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM
#Septopolis 27
I've mentioned the two biggest factions in Altepetl a few times - The Bloodstained Priest leads the religion from the temples, and The Rat King leads the economy from the shadows.
Each has a directly adverse force; demon cults and established capital respectively.🧵
I've mentioned the two biggest factions in Altepetl a few times - The Bloodstained Priest leads the religion from the temples, and The Rat King leads the economy from the shadows.
Each has a directly adverse force; demon cults and established capital respectively.🧵
#Septopolis 26
As a #13thAge setting, I'm going to go with plot hooks rather than specific timeline - things that COULD be happening that would make it interesting for the player characters. For each of the three tiers of play I'll give a hook for The Bloody Priest, The Rat King and one other power🧵
As a #13thAge setting, I'm going to go with plot hooks rather than specific timeline - things that COULD be happening that would make it interesting for the player characters. For each of the three tiers of play I'll give a hook for The Bloody Priest, The Rat King and one other power🧵
#Septopolis 26
Thinking more on current events here... what's going on RIGHT NOW here?
What are your (or your players') characters about to walk into like they've just come back with pizza and now everything's the Darkest Timeline (or not)?
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
Thinking more on current events here... what's going on RIGHT NOW here?
What are your (or your players') characters about to walk into like they've just come back with pizza and now everything's the Darkest Timeline (or not)?
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
September 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
#Septopolis 26
As a #13thAge setting, I'm going to go with plot hooks rather than specific timeline - things that COULD be happening that would make it interesting for the player characters. For each of the three tiers of play I'll give a hook for The Bloody Priest, The Rat King and one other power🧵
As a #13thAge setting, I'm going to go with plot hooks rather than specific timeline - things that COULD be happening that would make it interesting for the player characters. For each of the three tiers of play I'll give a hook for The Bloody Priest, The Rat King and one other power🧵
#Septopolis 25
The Altepetl calendar has 18 months of 20 days - but of those only 18 days are workdays for anyone other than priests.
Each of the 20 days has a resonance, and those whose work directly links to that resonance are not to work on that day but instead to celebrate.🧵
The Altepetl calendar has 18 months of 20 days - but of those only 18 days are workdays for anyone other than priests.
Each of the 20 days has a resonance, and those whose work directly links to that resonance are not to work on that day but instead to celebrate.🧵
#Septopolis 25
Moving into current events! Feel free to talk about multiple if you'd like to, but first and foremost I want to know what the characters might get to experience some R&R and fun times (this might tie into tomorrow's question, for maybe not so fun times!).
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
Moving into current events! Feel free to talk about multiple if you'd like to, but first and foremost I want to know what the characters might get to experience some R&R and fun times (this might tie into tomorrow's question, for maybe not so fun times!).
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
September 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
#Septopolis 25
The Altepetl calendar has 18 months of 20 days - but of those only 18 days are workdays for anyone other than priests.
Each of the 20 days has a resonance, and those whose work directly links to that resonance are not to work on that day but instead to celebrate.🧵
The Altepetl calendar has 18 months of 20 days - but of those only 18 days are workdays for anyone other than priests.
Each of the 20 days has a resonance, and those whose work directly links to that resonance are not to work on that day but instead to celebrate.🧵
#Septopolis 24
The Bloodstained Priest's armed forces extract taxes from the entire region in exchange for metaphysical protections.
Most people are vaguely glad that the protections exist, in that sort of "you complain when they fail, don't praise when they succeed" way that vital resources get🧵
The Bloodstained Priest's armed forces extract taxes from the entire region in exchange for metaphysical protections.
Most people are vaguely glad that the protections exist, in that sort of "you complain when they fail, don't praise when they succeed" way that vital resources get🧵
#Septopolis 24
😊 Let's expand with some intercommunity stuff.
I look forward to the sports rivalry-esque relationships over like, who's got the better hamburger.
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
😊 Let's expand with some intercommunity stuff.
I look forward to the sports rivalry-esque relationships over like, who's got the better hamburger.
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
September 25, 2025 at 12:24 AM
#Septopolis 24
The Bloodstained Priest's armed forces extract taxes from the entire region in exchange for metaphysical protections.
Most people are vaguely glad that the protections exist, in that sort of "you complain when they fail, don't praise when they succeed" way that vital resources get🧵
The Bloodstained Priest's armed forces extract taxes from the entire region in exchange for metaphysical protections.
Most people are vaguely glad that the protections exist, in that sort of "you complain when they fail, don't praise when they succeed" way that vital resources get🧵
#Septopolis 23
Lets start with the unusual aspects of law in Altepetl - firstly, each of the 20 boroughs of the city has the right to enforce its own bylaws, criminalizing certain behaviors, or adding fines, fees or taxes (with a portion of funds collected going to the city's central budget)🧵
Lets start with the unusual aspects of law in Altepetl - firstly, each of the 20 boroughs of the city has the right to enforce its own bylaws, criminalizing certain behaviors, or adding fines, fees or taxes (with a portion of funds collected going to the city's central budget)🧵
#Septopolis 23
If crime isn't something you want to calculate or give voice to, give us some unusual laws (or, to loosen it, social mores).
or do both lol
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
If crime isn't something you want to calculate or give voice to, give us some unusual laws (or, to loosen it, social mores).
or do both lol
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
September 23, 2025 at 11:29 PM
#Septopolis 23
Lets start with the unusual aspects of law in Altepetl - firstly, each of the 20 boroughs of the city has the right to enforce its own bylaws, criminalizing certain behaviors, or adding fines, fees or taxes (with a portion of funds collected going to the city's central budget)🧵
Lets start with the unusual aspects of law in Altepetl - firstly, each of the 20 boroughs of the city has the right to enforce its own bylaws, criminalizing certain behaviors, or adding fines, fees or taxes (with a portion of funds collected going to the city's central budget)🧵
#Septopolis 22
While there is technically a ruler of Altepetl as a whole, a Grand Sheriff, that position is largely irrelevant - in centuries past they would keep the whole region in order, but in the modern era the idea of true order is laughable. Instead, each borough/district has a Governor.🧵
While there is technically a ruler of Altepetl as a whole, a Grand Sheriff, that position is largely irrelevant - in centuries past they would keep the whole region in order, but in the modern era the idea of true order is laughable. Instead, each borough/district has a Governor.🧵
#Septopolis 22
I'm being boring, but it's on the tin today. 💜
If you're talking about something much bigger than "city"-scale, national/global is applicable instead.
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
I'm being boring, but it's on the tin today. 💜
If you're talking about something much bigger than "city"-scale, national/global is applicable instead.
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
September 22, 2025 at 10:38 PM
#Septopolis 22
While there is technically a ruler of Altepetl as a whole, a Grand Sheriff, that position is largely irrelevant - in centuries past they would keep the whole region in order, but in the modern era the idea of true order is laughable. Instead, each borough/district has a Governor.🧵
While there is technically a ruler of Altepetl as a whole, a Grand Sheriff, that position is largely irrelevant - in centuries past they would keep the whole region in order, but in the modern era the idea of true order is laughable. Instead, each borough/district has a Governor.🧵
#Septopolis 21
There are many reasons to visit Altepetl - but trade, fame-seeking, and using the urban hub status to do well as a crafter all work pretty much the same as any city. Outsiders are often viewed as too weak to live here - but if they stick it out, are accepted.
Weird reasons are below:🧵
There are many reasons to visit Altepetl - but trade, fame-seeking, and using the urban hub status to do well as a crafter all work pretty much the same as any city. Outsiders are often viewed as too weak to live here - but if they stick it out, are accepted.
Weird reasons are below:🧵
#Septopolis 21
Yesterday was for the people already here, today's for those that aren't.
Why do people want to come here (entertainment, education, work, etc.)?
And are the people that live here okay with that? 👀
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
Yesterday was for the people already here, today's for those that aren't.
Why do people want to come here (entertainment, education, work, etc.)?
And are the people that live here okay with that? 👀
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
September 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
#Septopolis 21
There are many reasons to visit Altepetl - but trade, fame-seeking, and using the urban hub status to do well as a crafter all work pretty much the same as any city. Outsiders are often viewed as too weak to live here - but if they stick it out, are accepted.
Weird reasons are below:🧵
There are many reasons to visit Altepetl - but trade, fame-seeking, and using the urban hub status to do well as a crafter all work pretty much the same as any city. Outsiders are often viewed as too weak to live here - but if they stick it out, are accepted.
Weird reasons are below:🧵
Gorgons are interesting , with a lot of open questions about their origin. So for G, Amy's done a lot of reading to find out about different versions of their story. Did you know that Medusa might have been an African goddess?
Also, I think her #art is cute - as usual.
ko-fi.com/post/G-is-fo...
Also, I think her #art is cute - as usual.
ko-fi.com/post/G-is-fo...
September 21, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Gorgons are interesting , with a lot of open questions about their origin. So for G, Amy's done a lot of reading to find out about different versions of their story. Did you know that Medusa might have been an African goddess?
Also, I think her #art is cute - as usual.
ko-fi.com/post/G-is-fo...
Also, I think her #art is cute - as usual.
ko-fi.com/post/G-is-fo...
#Septopolis 20
Third places aren't something I've thought about before, which means I'll be spinning up something as I write.
Firstly there are shrines and temples all over the shop - the gods are always being called to Altepetl so why not take the chance to hear them while they're here?🧵
Third places aren't something I've thought about before, which means I'll be spinning up something as I write.
Firstly there are shrines and temples all over the shop - the gods are always being called to Altepetl so why not take the chance to hear them while they're here?🧵
#Septopolis 20
If you haven't heard of the "third place:" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_p...
Anyways. Yeah. The hangouts. Where do the teenager go to teenage? Where's Bob's pint after work with the boys?
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
If you haven't heard of the "third place:" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_p...
Anyways. Yeah. The hangouts. Where do the teenager go to teenage? Where's Bob's pint after work with the boys?
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
September 21, 2025 at 12:03 AM
#Septopolis 20
Third places aren't something I've thought about before, which means I'll be spinning up something as I write.
Firstly there are shrines and temples all over the shop - the gods are always being called to Altepetl so why not take the chance to hear them while they're here?🧵
Third places aren't something I've thought about before, which means I'll be spinning up something as I write.
Firstly there are shrines and temples all over the shop - the gods are always being called to Altepetl so why not take the chance to hear them while they're here?🧵
#Septopolis 19
Altepetl's dominant industries are fishing, mining, tool-crafting, enchanting, delving (both of ruins and dungeons) and administrating the whole system of sacrificing people to the gods in order to protect the region from demonic invasion.
That last one doesn't tend to make friends.🧵
Altepetl's dominant industries are fishing, mining, tool-crafting, enchanting, delving (both of ruins and dungeons) and administrating the whole system of sacrificing people to the gods in order to protect the region from demonic invasion.
That last one doesn't tend to make friends.🧵
#Septopolis 19
TGIF or something. I'm going to ruin it by asking you about work. More specifically, the predominant workforce in this place.
Then take it one step further: what's sold elsewhere (including non-physical "goods") and what must be brought in from outside?
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
TGIF or something. I'm going to ruin it by asking you about work. More specifically, the predominant workforce in this place.
Then take it one step further: what's sold elsewhere (including non-physical "goods") and what must be brought in from outside?
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
September 20, 2025 at 3:10 AM
#Septopolis 19
Altepetl's dominant industries are fishing, mining, tool-crafting, enchanting, delving (both of ruins and dungeons) and administrating the whole system of sacrificing people to the gods in order to protect the region from demonic invasion.
That last one doesn't tend to make friends.🧵
Altepetl's dominant industries are fishing, mining, tool-crafting, enchanting, delving (both of ruins and dungeons) and administrating the whole system of sacrificing people to the gods in order to protect the region from demonic invasion.
That last one doesn't tend to make friends.🧵
#Septopolis 18
There are three that come immediately to mind, which is probably enough, from top to bottom they are:
1) The High Temple
2) The Demon-Portal
3) The Imperial Court
I'll give each its own section of the thread below - but first I'll note that the three sit on a perfect vertical line.🧵
There are three that come immediately to mind, which is probably enough, from top to bottom they are:
1) The High Temple
2) The Demon-Portal
3) The Imperial Court
I'll give each its own section of the thread below - but first I'll note that the three sit on a perfect vertical line.🧵
#Septopolis 18
Now for the neat specific buildings! We went over natural landmarks almost two weeks ago, but this time, what about the ones made by the people?
What's their history and importance?
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
Now for the neat specific buildings! We went over natural landmarks almost two weeks ago, but this time, what about the ones made by the people?
What's their history and importance?
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
September 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
#Septopolis 18
There are three that come immediately to mind, which is probably enough, from top to bottom they are:
1) The High Temple
2) The Demon-Portal
3) The Imperial Court
I'll give each its own section of the thread below - but first I'll note that the three sit on a perfect vertical line.🧵
There are three that come immediately to mind, which is probably enough, from top to bottom they are:
1) The High Temple
2) The Demon-Portal
3) The Imperial Court
I'll give each its own section of the thread below - but first I'll note that the three sit on a perfect vertical line.🧵
#Septopolis 17
Altepetl was built by Coatli, human-sized snakes with telekinesis. This has some effects on the architecture - if a giant snake with psychic powers (and no legs) couldn't use it it's probably not here. No stairs, making the place wheelchair accessible by accid... err, default.🧵
Altepetl was built by Coatli, human-sized snakes with telekinesis. This has some effects on the architecture - if a giant snake with psychic powers (and no legs) couldn't use it it's probably not here. No stairs, making the place wheelchair accessible by accid... err, default.🧵
#Septopolis 17
We talking ARCHITECTURAL STYLES. 🤩 Materials, methods, all that good stuff that goes into how it looks.
Keep in mind this is for the general "whole." Save your specific fancy structures for tomorrow. The manmade landmarks get their own day.
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We talking ARCHITECTURAL STYLES. 🤩 Materials, methods, all that good stuff that goes into how it looks.
Keep in mind this is for the general "whole." Save your specific fancy structures for tomorrow. The manmade landmarks get their own day.
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
September 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
#Septopolis 17
Altepetl was built by Coatli, human-sized snakes with telekinesis. This has some effects on the architecture - if a giant snake with psychic powers (and no legs) couldn't use it it's probably not here. No stairs, making the place wheelchair accessible by accid... err, default.🧵
Altepetl was built by Coatli, human-sized snakes with telekinesis. This has some effects on the architecture - if a giant snake with psychic powers (and no legs) couldn't use it it's probably not here. No stairs, making the place wheelchair accessible by accid... err, default.🧵
#Septopolis 16
Altepetl is a massively populous city, it plays host to hundreds of thousands of people. But also a cramped one, bounded by the surrounding river. I'd need to research, but maybe 5 square miles.
The stone structure that is the skeleton of the city was built to a plan, all at once.🧵
Altepetl is a massively populous city, it plays host to hundreds of thousands of people. But also a cramped one, bounded by the surrounding river. I'd need to research, but maybe 5 square miles.
The stone structure that is the skeleton of the city was built to a plan, all at once.🧵
#Septopolis 16
The aesthetics are for tomorrow! Today's just the overall size and layout. Was it thoroughly planned with grid structures or did it grow informally and organically across the years?
Perhaps some sector or districts talk if this is a tad too simple... 👀
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The aesthetics are for tomorrow! Today's just the overall size and layout. Was it thoroughly planned with grid structures or did it grow informally and organically across the years?
Perhaps some sector or districts talk if this is a tad too simple... 👀
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
September 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
#Septopolis 16
Altepetl is a massively populous city, it plays host to hundreds of thousands of people. But also a cramped one, bounded by the surrounding river. I'd need to research, but maybe 5 square miles.
The stone structure that is the skeleton of the city was built to a plan, all at once.🧵
Altepetl is a massively populous city, it plays host to hundreds of thousands of people. But also a cramped one, bounded by the surrounding river. I'd need to research, but maybe 5 square miles.
The stone structure that is the skeleton of the city was built to a plan, all at once.🧵
#Septopolis 15
The quick tl;dr version - There are many gods, not all of them good, but they don't act in our world without both permission and power - sacrifice in this world helps them act as it doesn't have to cross the veil around reality. Demons are horrible creatures, gods keep them out.🧵
The quick tl;dr version - There are many gods, not all of them good, but they don't act in our world without both permission and power - sacrifice in this world helps them act as it doesn't have to cross the veil around reality. Demons are horrible creatures, gods keep them out.🧵
#Septopolis 15
It's on the card. BUT, I'm also very curious to know if there's something that fills the void if the answer to this is no!
If your #MythAugust is applicable here, drop the hashtag so visitors can go read about it!
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It's on the card. BUT, I'm also very curious to know if there's something that fills the void if the answer to this is no!
If your #MythAugust is applicable here, drop the hashtag so visitors can go read about it!
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
September 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
#Septopolis 15
The quick tl;dr version - There are many gods, not all of them good, but they don't act in our world without both permission and power - sacrifice in this world helps them act as it doesn't have to cross the veil around reality. Demons are horrible creatures, gods keep them out.🧵
The quick tl;dr version - There are many gods, not all of them good, but they don't act in our world without both permission and power - sacrifice in this world helps them act as it doesn't have to cross the veil around reality. Demons are horrible creatures, gods keep them out.🧵
#Septopolis 14
Altepetl's food culture is heavily based around fish, being as it is a city founded on a very fertile river leading into a very fertile sea - most meat-sources that aren't at least semi-aquatic is noticeably more expensive, although turkeys are still common as waste-processors.🧵
Altepetl's food culture is heavily based around fish, being as it is a city founded on a very fertile river leading into a very fertile sea - most meat-sources that aren't at least semi-aquatic is noticeably more expensive, although turkeys are still common as waste-processors.🧵
#Septopolis 14
Nice and easy: FOOD.
Food is a HUGE part of culture everywhere. What's your place's Buffalo wings or Philly cheesesteak or (sorry go ahead and insert your regional food of choice)?
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Nice and easy: FOOD.
Food is a HUGE part of culture everywhere. What's your place's Buffalo wings or Philly cheesesteak or (sorry go ahead and insert your regional food of choice)?
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
September 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
#Septopolis 14
Altepetl's food culture is heavily based around fish, being as it is a city founded on a very fertile river leading into a very fertile sea - most meat-sources that aren't at least semi-aquatic is noticeably more expensive, although turkeys are still common as waste-processors.🧵
Altepetl's food culture is heavily based around fish, being as it is a city founded on a very fertile river leading into a very fertile sea - most meat-sources that aren't at least semi-aquatic is noticeably more expensive, although turkeys are still common as waste-processors.🧵
#Septopolis 13
The plumbing system in Altepetl is, as expected for a fantasy world, really rather good - enchantments bound into it allow it to filter the river-water into pure fresh water, and then pump it uphill to the very peak of the city - a fountain atop the grand pyramid. 🧵
The plumbing system in Altepetl is, as expected for a fantasy world, really rather good - enchantments bound into it allow it to filter the river-water into pure fresh water, and then pump it uphill to the very peak of the city - a fountain atop the grand pyramid. 🧵
#Septopolis 13
Moving onto the technology or magic drives this place! Are you sci-fi? Fantasy with magic giving access to near-equivalent comforts of the modern day? Alternative Earth that took a completely different tech dev path?
Plus an extra question for thought...
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Moving onto the technology or magic drives this place! Are you sci-fi? Fantasy with magic giving access to near-equivalent comforts of the modern day? Alternative Earth that took a completely different tech dev path?
Plus an extra question for thought...
#WritingCommunity #Writesky
September 13, 2025 at 11:14 PM
#Septopolis 13
The plumbing system in Altepetl is, as expected for a fantasy world, really rather good - enchantments bound into it allow it to filter the river-water into pure fresh water, and then pump it uphill to the very peak of the city - a fountain atop the grand pyramid. 🧵
The plumbing system in Altepetl is, as expected for a fantasy world, really rather good - enchantments bound into it allow it to filter the river-water into pure fresh water, and then pump it uphill to the very peak of the city - a fountain atop the grand pyramid. 🧵