Kathryn Thies
@kathrynthies.bsky.social
she/they || Worldbuilding teacher behind Lore and Landscapes! Follow me on Medium or subscribe to my newsletter for tips, tricks, and tutorials! :)
https://loreandlandscapes.start.page
https://loreandlandscapes.start.page
🏛️⚡ 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Diversity enriches your world, but authenticity matters. 🌈 Let’s build inclusive worlds with care and respect.
#InclusiveWorldbuilding #FantasyWriting #DiverseStories #WorldCrafting
#InclusiveWorldbuilding #FantasyWriting #DiverseStories #WorldCrafting
January 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Diversity enriches your world, but authenticity matters. 🌈 Let’s build inclusive worlds with care and respect.
#InclusiveWorldbuilding #FantasyWriting #DiverseStories #WorldCrafting
#InclusiveWorldbuilding #FantasyWriting #DiverseStories #WorldCrafting
Your world shines brightest through your characters’ eyes. 👀 How do they interact with and shape their surroundings?
#CharacterWorldbuilding #FantasyCharacters #StorytellingTips #WorldDepth
#CharacterWorldbuilding #FantasyCharacters #StorytellingTips #WorldDepth
January 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Your world shines brightest through your characters’ eyes. 👀 How do they interact with and shape their surroundings?
#CharacterWorldbuilding #FantasyCharacters #StorytellingTips #WorldDepth
#CharacterWorldbuilding #FantasyCharacters #StorytellingTips #WorldDepth
Calendars, festivals, and epochs—time shapes your world. How do your people measure it? ⏳
#TimeInWorldbuilding #FantasyCalendars #StoryStructure #CreativeWriting
#TimeInWorldbuilding #FantasyCalendars #StoryStructure #CreativeWriting
January 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Calendars, festivals, and epochs—time shapes your world. How do your people measure it? ⏳
#TimeInWorldbuilding #FantasyCalendars #StoryStructure #CreativeWriting
#TimeInWorldbuilding #FantasyCalendars #StoryStructure #CreativeWriting
How do you mix real-world inspiration with fantastical creativity? ✨ Let’s strike the perfect balance.
#WorldbuildingBalance #CreativeWorlds #FantasyWritingTips #StoryCraft
#WorldbuildingBalance #CreativeWorlds #FantasyWritingTips #StoryCraft
January 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
How do you mix real-world inspiration with fantastical creativity? ✨ Let’s strike the perfect balance.
#WorldbuildingBalance #CreativeWorlds #FantasyWritingTips #StoryCraft
#WorldbuildingBalance #CreativeWorlds #FantasyWritingTips #StoryCraft
Balance is key! ⚖️ Keep your magic powerful but limited. What’s the cost? Let’s create magic that complements your plot.
#MagicWorldbuilding #FantasySystems #WritingTips #WorldCraft
#MagicWorldbuilding #FantasySystems #WritingTips #WorldCraft
January 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Balance is key! ⚖️ Keep your magic powerful but limited. What’s the cost? Let’s create magic that complements your plot.
#MagicWorldbuilding #FantasySystems #WritingTips #WorldCraft
#MagicWorldbuilding #FantasySystems #WritingTips #WorldCraft
Nobody likes a lecture. 🎓 Weave your worldbuilding into action and dialogue to keep readers engaged.
#ShowDontTell #FantasyWriting #StoryBuilding #WritingAdvice
#ShowDontTell #FantasyWriting #StoryBuilding #WritingAdvice
January 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Nobody likes a lecture. 🎓 Weave your worldbuilding into action and dialogue to keep readers engaged.
#ShowDontTell #FantasyWriting #StoryBuilding #WritingAdvice
#ShowDontTell #FantasyWriting #StoryBuilding #WritingAdvice
Change is constant. ⚡ Evolving cultures, shifting borders, and natural disasters make worlds dynamic and real. How does your world grow?
#DynamicWorldbuilding #FantasyWorlds #WorldChange #WritingTips
#DynamicWorldbuilding #FantasyWorlds #WorldChange #WritingTips
January 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Change is constant. ⚡ Evolving cultures, shifting borders, and natural disasters make worlds dynamic and real. How does your world grow?
#DynamicWorldbuilding #FantasyWorlds #WorldChange #WritingTips
#DynamicWorldbuilding #FantasyWorlds #WorldChange #WritingTips