Kathryn Thies
@kathrynthies.bsky.social
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Kathryn Thies
@kathrynthies.bsky.social
· Jan 10
Worldbuilding Series Appendix
Following the worldbuilding series? Here’s a guide to the posts!
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I'm the writer behind #Lore&Landscapes, and I write daily on both the Medium and Substack. You can find my links below!
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🏛️⚡ Lairs aren’t just locations—they’re characters. From a god’s reality-warping temple to a champion’s fortress of ambition, learn how to craft spaces that tell stories and command awe. ✨
#WorldbuildingDesign #FantasyLairs #TorvaskChronicles
#WorldbuildingDesign #FantasyLairs #TorvaskChronicles
February 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
🏛️⚡ Lairs aren’t just locations—they’re characters. From a god’s reality-warping temple to a champion’s fortress of ambition, learn how to craft spaces that tell stories and command awe. ✨
#WorldbuildingDesign #FantasyLairs #TorvaskChronicles
#WorldbuildingDesign #FantasyLairs #TorvaskChronicles
🗺️⚔️ From fertile lands to cursed deserts, Senna and Thalric’s journey across Torvask isn’t just about vengeance—it’s a test of endurance, trust, and the will to defy the gods. Ready to trace their path? 🌟
#FantasyMaps #TorvaskJourney #WorldbuildingAdventure
#FantasyMaps #TorvaskJourney #WorldbuildingAdventure
February 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🗺️⚔️ From fertile lands to cursed deserts, Senna and Thalric’s journey across Torvask isn’t just about vengeance—it’s a test of endurance, trust, and the will to defy the gods. Ready to trace their path? 🌟
#FantasyMaps #TorvaskJourney #WorldbuildingAdventure
#FantasyMaps #TorvaskJourney #WorldbuildingAdventure
🌟⚡ What happens when the gods play favorites? In Torvask, the divinely-favored thrive, while the outcasts fight to survive in cursed lands. Power, rebellion, and survival collide—whose side would you take? 🌌🔥
#FantasyConflict #DivineFavor #TorvaskTales
#FantasyConflict #DivineFavor #TorvaskTales
February 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
🌟⚡ What happens when the gods play favorites? In Torvask, the divinely-favored thrive, while the outcasts fight to survive in cursed lands. Power, rebellion, and survival collide—whose side would you take? 🌌🔥
#FantasyConflict #DivineFavor #TorvaskTales
#FantasyConflict #DivineFavor #TorvaskTales
🍞👗⚔️ Life in Torvask isn’t all storms and swords—it’s in the bread baked at dawn, the fabrics dyed with divine blessings, and the quiet fear of what tomorrow brings. Explore the everyday in the extraordinary. 🌍✨
#WorldbuildingDetails #EverydayFantasy #TorvaskChronicles
#WorldbuildingDetails #EverydayFantasy #TorvaskChronicles
February 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🍞👗⚔️ Life in Torvask isn’t all storms and swords—it’s in the bread baked at dawn, the fabrics dyed with divine blessings, and the quiet fear of what tomorrow brings. Explore the everyday in the extraordinary. 🌍✨
#WorldbuildingDetails #EverydayFantasy #TorvaskChronicles
#WorldbuildingDetails #EverydayFantasy #TorvaskChronicles
✨📜 Magic is power, but in Torvask, it’s also rebellion. Forbidden spells clash with divine decrees, shaping a world where every incantation is a gamble. Would you risk the gods’ wrath for power? 🔮⚡
#ForbiddenMagic #DivineLaws #WorldbuildingMystery
#ForbiddenMagic #DivineLaws #WorldbuildingMystery
February 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
✨📜 Magic is power, but in Torvask, it’s also rebellion. Forbidden spells clash with divine decrees, shaping a world where every incantation is a gamble. Would you risk the gods’ wrath for power? 🔮⚡
#ForbiddenMagic #DivineLaws #WorldbuildingMystery
#ForbiddenMagic #DivineLaws #WorldbuildingMystery
🌟🙏 In Torvask, faith is both a weapon and a shield. It divides and unites, empowers and destroys. How do you design religions that shape your world and its people? ⚡
#FantasyReligions #WorldbuildingFaith #TorvaskChronicles
#FantasyReligions #WorldbuildingFaith #TorvaskChronicles
February 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🌟🙏 In Torvask, faith is both a weapon and a shield. It divides and unites, empowers and destroys. How do you design religions that shape your world and its people? ⚡
#FantasyReligions #WorldbuildingFaith #TorvaskChronicles
#FantasyReligions #WorldbuildingFaith #TorvaskChronicles
👑⚔️ What happens when mortals try to rule in a world shaped by gods? In Torvask, power is never simple. Explore the politics of governance, rebellion, and the constant tug-of-war with divine forces. 🌌
#WorldbuildingPolitics #DivineConflict #TorvaskTales
#WorldbuildingPolitics #DivineConflict #TorvaskTales
February 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
👑⚔️ What happens when mortals try to rule in a world shaped by gods? In Torvask, power is never simple. Explore the politics of governance, rebellion, and the constant tug-of-war with divine forces. 🌌
#WorldbuildingPolitics #DivineConflict #TorvaskTales
#WorldbuildingPolitics #DivineConflict #TorvaskTales
💰🌌 Faith isn’t just spiritual—it’s currency. In Torvask, blessings fuel economies and curses cripple them. How does your world balance trade, faith, and survival? 🌾✨
#FantasyEconomy #FaithAndFear #TorvaskChronicles
#FantasyEconomy #FaithAndFear #TorvaskChronicles
February 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
💰🌌 Faith isn’t just spiritual—it’s currency. In Torvask, blessings fuel economies and curses cripple them. How does your world balance trade, faith, and survival? 🌾✨
#FantasyEconomy #FaithAndFear #TorvaskChronicles
#FantasyEconomy #FaithAndFear #TorvaskChronicles
🖋️⚡ Names hold power—especially in fantasy. How do you name your gods, heroes, and villains? From whispered prayers to shouted battle cries, discover the art of crafting unforgettable names. 🌟
#FantasyNames #WorldbuildingTips #TorvaskTales
#FantasyNames #WorldbuildingTips #TorvaskTales
February 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🖋️⚡ Names hold power—especially in fantasy. How do you name your gods, heroes, and villains? From whispered prayers to shouted battle cries, discover the art of crafting unforgettable names. 🌟
#FantasyNames #WorldbuildingTips #TorvaskTales
#FantasyNames #WorldbuildingTips #TorvaskTales
⚔️🌌 Torvask’s history is written in scars—wars waged by gods, and mortals caught in the crossfire. How does a world move forward when its past refuses to stay buried? 📜
#FantasyHistory #WorldbuildingConflict #TorvaskChronicles
#FantasyHistory #WorldbuildingConflict #TorvaskChronicles
February 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
⚔️🌌 Torvask’s history is written in scars—wars waged by gods, and mortals caught in the crossfire. How does a world move forward when its past refuses to stay buried? 📜
#FantasyHistory #WorldbuildingConflict #TorvaskChronicles
#FantasyHistory #WorldbuildingConflict #TorvaskChronicles
🌌🔥 Faith and rebellion collide in Torvask’s cultures. From the Emberkin of the Ashen Peaks to the fiercely independent Free Folk, explore the beliefs and defiance that shape the land. 🌍
#WorldbuildingCultures #FantasyFaith #TorvaskChronicles
#WorldbuildingCultures #FantasyFaith #TorvaskChronicles
February 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🌌🔥 Faith and rebellion collide in Torvask’s cultures. From the Emberkin of the Ashen Peaks to the fiercely independent Free Folk, explore the beliefs and defiance that shape the land. 🌍
#WorldbuildingCultures #FantasyFaith #TorvaskChronicles
#WorldbuildingCultures #FantasyFaith #TorvaskChronicles
Your world is a stage, your characters the players. 🎭 Let’s use worldbuilding to create unforgettable stories.
#WorldbuildingForWriters #FantasyCreation #StoryCraft #WritingJourney
#WorldbuildingForWriters #FantasyCreation #StoryCraft #WritingJourney
February 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Your world is a stage, your characters the players. 🎭 Let’s use worldbuilding to create unforgettable stories.
#WorldbuildingForWriters #FantasyCreation #StoryCraft #WritingJourney
#WorldbuildingForWriters #FantasyCreation #StoryCraft #WritingJourney
Striking the perfect balance between real-world logic and boundless imagination is key. Get the details: https://buff.ly/4ab0wDU
February 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Striking the perfect balance between real-world logic and boundless imagination is key. Get the details: https://buff.ly/4ab0wDU
Too much detail? Inconsistent rules? Let’s avoid the common pitfalls of worldbuilding. 🚧
#WorldbuildingMistakes #FantasyTips #WritingAdvice #StoryCrafting
#WorldbuildingMistakes #FantasyTips #WritingAdvice #StoryCrafting
February 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Too much detail? Inconsistent rules? Let’s avoid the common pitfalls of worldbuilding. 🚧
#WorldbuildingMistakes #FantasyTips #WritingAdvice #StoryCrafting
#WorldbuildingMistakes #FantasyTips #WritingAdvice #StoryCrafting
Magic should feel powerful but not overpowered. Define its costs and limits. Discover more: https://buff.ly/4ab0wDU
February 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Magic should feel powerful but not overpowered. Define its costs and limits. Discover more: https://buff.ly/4ab0wDU
Sci-fi vs. fantasy vs. historical fiction—every genre has its worldbuilding quirks. 🌌
#GenreWorldbuilding #FantasyWriting #CreativeCrafting #StoryCreation
#GenreWorldbuilding #FantasyWriting #CreativeCrafting #StoryCreation
February 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Sci-fi vs. fantasy vs. historical fiction—every genre has its worldbuilding quirks. 🌌
#GenreWorldbuilding #FantasyWriting #CreativeCrafting #StoryCreation
#GenreWorldbuilding #FantasyWriting #CreativeCrafting #StoryCreation
Show, don’t tell. Weave world details into action and dialogue for a seamless narrative. Learn how: https://buff.ly/4ab0wDU .
February 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Show, don’t tell. Weave world details into action and dialogue for a seamless narrative. Learn how: https://buff.ly/4ab0wDU .
Worlds change—politically, culturally, and naturally. Show evolution to keep your setting vibrant. Start here: Lore and Landscapes. https://buff.ly/4ab0wDU
February 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Worlds change—politically, culturally, and naturally. Show evolution to keep your setting vibrant. Start here: Lore and Landscapes. https://buff.ly/4ab0wDU
Maps, sketches, and symbols help bring your world to life. 🖌️ How do you use visuals in your process?
#VisualWorldbuilding #FantasyMaps #WritingInspiration #WorldCraft
#VisualWorldbuilding #FantasyMaps #WritingInspiration #WorldCraft
February 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Maps, sketches, and symbols help bring your world to life. 🖌️ How do you use visuals in your process?
#VisualWorldbuilding #FantasyMaps #WritingInspiration #WorldCraft
#VisualWorldbuilding #FantasyMaps #WritingInspiration #WorldCraft
From enchanted forests to bustling cities, memorable locations make stories unforgettable. Create yours today: https://buff.ly/4ab0wDU
February 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
From enchanted forests to bustling cities, memorable locations make stories unforgettable. Create yours today: https://buff.ly/4ab0wDU
Not every detail belongs in your story. ✂️ Learn to trim the fat and keep your world focused on what matters.
#WorldbuildingEditing #WritingProcess #FantasyTips #StoryCrafting
#WorldbuildingEditing #WritingProcess #FantasyTips #StoryCrafting
February 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Not every detail belongs in your story. ✂️ Learn to trim the fat and keep your world focused on what matters.
#WorldbuildingEditing #WritingProcess #FantasyTips #StoryCrafting
#WorldbuildingEditing #WritingProcess #FantasyTips #StoryCrafting
Your world isn’t just a backdrop—it should push your story forward. See how: Lore and Landscapes. https://buff.ly/4ab0wDU
February 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Your world isn’t just a backdrop—it should push your story forward. See how: Lore and Landscapes. https://buff.ly/4ab0wDU
Accents, idioms, and word choices all tell a story. 🗣️ How does your world shape the way your characters speak?
#WorldbuildingDialogue #FantasySpeech #WritingTips #CreativeFiction
#WorldbuildingDialogue #FantasySpeech #WritingTips #CreativeFiction
February 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Accents, idioms, and word choices all tell a story. 🗣️ How does your world shape the way your characters speak?
#WorldbuildingDialogue #FantasySpeech #WritingTips #CreativeFiction
#WorldbuildingDialogue #FantasySpeech #WritingTips #CreativeFiction
From inequality to revolution, societal themes add layers to your world. Reflect reality in your fantasy: https://buff.ly/4ab0wDU
February 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
From inequality to revolution, societal themes add layers to your world. Reflect reality in your fantasy: https://buff.ly/4ab0wDU
Natural disasters, cultural clashes, resource scarcity—your world’s struggles fuel your story. 🌋
#ConflictInWorldbuilding #FantasyDrama #StoryDepth #CreativeWriting
#ConflictInWorldbuilding #FantasyDrama #StoryDepth #CreativeWriting
January 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Natural disasters, cultural clashes, resource scarcity—your world’s struggles fuel your story. 🌋
#ConflictInWorldbuilding #FantasyDrama #StoryDepth #CreativeWriting
#ConflictInWorldbuilding #FantasyDrama #StoryDepth #CreativeWriting