Something to keep in mind: Not everything needs to have a good reason for its existence, at least at first glance.3wk ⋅ commandrix ⋅ r/worldbuilding
A list of presidents from the year 2016 to the year 2104 for a speculative future timeline I'm making.7mo ⋅ butterenergy ⋅ r/worldbuilding
I saw this elsewhere and though the Cartographers here might find it useful.5mo ⋅ Espy333 ⋅ r/worldbuilding
Something to consider for those who are doing medieval styled worlds.2mo ⋅ mistermolotov ⋅ r/worldbuilding
Our DM for our new campaign revealed his 'world' map last night - a 200-mile-long interdimensional airship8mo ⋅ chenobble ⋅ r/worldbuilding
Figured someone could make use of this short guide to pupils and their purpose.7mo ⋅ SveaTheSerg ⋅ r/worldbuilding
On the Subject of Dead Gods. Credit to Transmechanicus, answer by Bogleech1yr ⋅ Constant-Noise-4518 ⋅ r/worldbuilding
[Meridia] REAL DIFFERENCE: a brief explanation of my magic system5mo ⋅ Golden_Lambda ⋅ r/worldbuilding
A 1910s wrap cape. I'm surprised this look hasn't used in fantasy/sci-fi yet.2yr ⋅ 206yearstime ⋅ r/worldbuilding
Why is necromancy considered evil in your world, if it is at all? If it isn't, why not?1yr ⋅ WholesomeNerd13 ⋅ r/worldbuilding
Alien clothes aren't made for humans, but if necessary, you can make it work11mo ⋅ CaptainStroon ⋅ r/worldbuilding
Challenge: Describe the original fried-dough thing and the original spear-thing for each of your fictional fantasy cultures. Extra credit: Describe the original fermented-drink thing too.2yr ⋅ Cardshark92 ⋅ r/worldbuilding
[New Arc Line] Anti-magic propaganda poster printed by the Technological Union6mo ⋅ Max_Mellos ⋅ r/worldbuilding
Mystery Flesh Pit National Park - Photo from a Trail Tunnel Inside the Park1yr ⋅ StrangeVehicles ⋅ r/worldbuilding
I couldn't find the perfect world-building tool for me, so I made one! Introducing LegendKeeper!4yr ⋅ AWildNarratorAppears ⋅ r/worldbuilding
I see a lot of propaganda here, so here's a guide for making good propaganda8mo ⋅ hand287 ⋅ r/worldbuilding
I invented this world building system for myself, and it's helped me a lot. Posting it here in case it helps somebody else too! (and because mnemonics are rad)1yr ⋅ mr_nefarious_ ⋅ r/worldbuilding
Fantasy worlds can be flat rather than spherical but what happens at the edges?1yr ⋅ AbbydonX ⋅ r/worldbuilding
[Yabanverse] I turned this classic Tumblr post into something akin to a quasi-Lovecraftian astrotheological mythology. Can you build off of it too?11mo ⋅ Yuli-Ban ⋅ r/worldbuilding
My father is dieing of brain cancer, it has made me realize you HAVE to chase your dreams. So, as an escape, every night i have begun bringing my Aquatic world/story to life. As one soul fades, we get to decide how it's spark lives on and beneath the waves a mysterious magic has awoken.3mo ⋅ _eviktus ⋅ r/worldbuilding
This here’s a culture iceberg. I found it on r/worldbuildingadvice and thought it might be helpful.2yr ⋅ captain-cardboard ⋅ r/worldbuilding
Not all wings are created equal! Use this tool to help nuance how your flying beasts interact with your protagonists and their environment.4yr ⋅ stoutdwarf ⋅ r/worldbuilding
Hi all, I've been building a Minecraft world for close to three years now (fantasy / medieval). It's called the Realm of Midgard and has cities, settlements, strongholds, tombs, ruins, etc.3yr ⋅ Druss_Rua ⋅ r/worldbuilding
Superhero protesting a proposed bill that would force superheroes to fight in Vietnam (March, 1967)2yr ⋅ swedishplayer97 ⋅ r/worldbuilding
Centaur aliens use their hooves to read books made of beaded strings and carved ridges.1yr ⋅ JayRock5858 ⋅ r/worldbuilding
[Saloondria] YOU BROKE THE LAW. How to Use Enchanted Outlaw Tools to Escape the Law5mo ⋅ HouseFishBalloon ⋅ r/worldbuilding
[Tumiun] The Neck of the Stonegiants, the greatest Wonder of Vindikfill!1yr ⋅ rickhertel_art ⋅ r/worldbuilding
A friend showed me this tweet and it got me thinking. Can you answer each of these questions for YOUR Magic System?3yr ⋅ Goblin_Enthusiast ⋅ r/worldbuilding
I decided to be irresponsible with my money this month. Welcome to the city of Talbyrne, beating heart of the Yhorian Empire.8mo ⋅ AstreiaTales ⋅ r/worldbuilding
I'm working on a story called The Path of the Hunter. Here's first official piece of art!9mo ⋅ schmevan117 ⋅ r/worldbuilding
My concept of a nerve based specter in a world where sorcery is linked to the nerves3yr ⋅ Taste_of_Natatouille ⋅ r/worldbuilding
[OC Art] A little guide I made for myself while designing fantasy armor in my world3yr ⋅ Lazy_Warlock ⋅ r/worldbuilding
A visual concept of an alien writing system (description in the comments)10mo ⋅ darth_biomech ⋅ r/worldbuilding
Corpoids, the plastic-skinned overlords of the corporate worlds (from Lightspeed RPG)2mo ⋅ SirQuimblesbyXIII ⋅ r/worldbuilding
[Looming Gaia] How to attract a...[species]: A guide to love and courtship for Allkind! (context in comments)11mo ⋅ RasterAlien ⋅ r/worldbuilding
This book is fantastic for learning about any kind of technology. It has technology trees, detailed documents on how to make civilization itself, it’s just so good. Highly recommend it3yr ⋅ BucketOfCancer ⋅ r/worldbuilding
What are your cultures' Tasty Fried Foods and Danger Murder Sticks?1yr ⋅ snugglyaggron ⋅ r/worldbuilding
The Axial Interpol assures that 100% of violated rioters were irredeemable fascists.3mo ⋅ TheOneAndOnlySalmon ⋅ r/worldbuilding
Gold Lightning Agency work sign. Context in comment section.1yr ⋅ JustAnotherPenmonkey ⋅ r/worldbuilding
A rough drawing for my steampunk book's planet, a shattered world held together by a mysterious magic that seems to be slowly dwindling. Of course, airships will be aplenty!5mo ⋅ HunkyMolars ⋅ r/worldbuilding
Inspired by the following prompt, how are hybrids or mix-breeds viewed in your world(s)?2yr ⋅ queer_penguin ⋅ r/worldbuilding
St. Hellens Pass, lore in comments, we continue our world-building in Voxel3mo ⋅ IWLFQu2 ⋅ r/worldbuilding
[Saloondria] DONT GET SHOT. A guide on must-have cowboy magics for surviving in the magical wild west.6mo ⋅ HouseFishBalloon ⋅ r/worldbuilding
If any of you are building beaches / shorelines, this might be helpful1yr ⋅ Beesindogwood ⋅ r/worldbuilding
Another bug seller shows new rare beetles to children (Exolith world)4mo ⋅ tramdrey ⋅ r/worldbuilding
