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Scope

The motivation behind building Babikiye

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Two worlds, five sophont species, vast history, and an infinite number of stories - all inextricably intertwined by fate and by choice in a universe they named Babikiye.
 
Genre: Science Fantasy
  Magic is science that the people of Babikiye haven't quite figured out yet, if you ask a scientist. Science is magical research projects that magicians started and scientists stole, if you ask a magician.   The laws of physics which define our universe are almost the same here, with a handful of significant differences which allows magitech to flourish for those with the means to harness it.
Tone: HopePunk
  Babikiye is a large world. Both its past and future are full of possibilities to explore. It is neither totally bright nor dark, though different stories within may be more biased towards one or another.   At the end of the day, Babikiye champions those who fight for their hopes and dreams, even if they themself may not live long enough to see their work come to fruition.
 

Recurring Themes

Up to Interpretation
  Was a storm caused by a cold front or a deity? Babikiye is one universe, and its communities and civilizations have rarely come to the same conclusions. One world, many perspectives.
Opposites Attract
  Sky vs sea, magic vs science, choice vs compromise, stability vs freedom... Babikiye flourishes on exploring the lines that people draw between each other and between contradictory concepts.
Stories and Legacies
  One thing in life is certain for everyone: time passes and there is no going back. Everyone leaves their mark in the stories they share and the legacies they leave behind, no matter how small.
Where Hope Goes
  The world runs on faith and it comes in many forms. For some, religion plays a role. For many others, they put their faith - or hope - in magic, science, their lover, their bank account, or any number of things.
 

Foci

1. Environmental Influences
  Societies and individuals are molded by their environment, physical and social. Babikiye strives to represent that within its worldbuilding by taking extra care that nothing occurs in a vaccuum.  
2. Exploration and Discovery
  The universe of Babikiye primarily consists of two worlds with opportunity to expand, both of which are ripe for exploration and new discoveries even after a million years of evolution.  
3. Historic Preservation
  As stated above, some civilizations have evolved over the course of a million years. This codex is predicated upon one Yashelin person's determination to archive as much information about Aravu, Kivria, and its peoples as it can.  
4. Hierarchy of Authority
  Social stratification is a major focal point of cultural organization and strife within the world of Babikiye. For example, the Aravun Yashelin are organized by age and skill while the Zylperians emphasized bloodlines and gender. This focus also considers power on a larger scale, such as the blurry line between person, folk hero, and deity.

Gossip Corner Headlines

1. Normalcy on the Horizon?: Heyir Returns from Exile, Immediately Picks a Fight with Uri
 
2. From Nothing to Nanatu: Astris Named by the Ida in Historic First
 
3. Defenders of Creation Disbanded in Egregious Overreach by the Ezekoru
 
4. Drowning in Duck Poo: a Blessing in Disguise!
 
5. Your Yashelin Neighbor: Reptile, Bird, or... Secret Dragon?!
 
6. No One Asked the Leader of the Yashelin To Create a Codex of Aravu and Kivria, But It's Here! Learn More Below:
 
Our Babikiye: a Bird's-Eye View
Generic article | May 8, 2024
 

Meet the Author

About AsterVela
  Hi, y'all! My name is Aster Vela. I am a cultural heritage educator and historical trades/crafts demonstrator in my academic and professional life. I also tend to a flock of six ducks and seven chickens, an absolute dream for this aspiring ornithologist.  
Motivation for Building Babikiye
  I am a hobbyist writer and worldbuilder. The world of Babikiye has been my personal creative and fantastical sandbox for years now, where I practice my skills and process the things I've learned in my own life.
Project Goals
  Could Babikiye one day spawn novels? Possibly! Could it be turned into a TTRPG? Much less likely, but not impossible!   However, I keep my external expectations for Babikiye low. Its most important function is as an enjoyable exercise in reflection and worldbuilding.
Why WorldAnvil?
I joined WorldAnvil in order to better organize my content and to get inspired by the countless other worldbuilders on the platform.
Cheese, the Boss, and I by AsterVela

Inspiration

Literature
 
  • The Star by Jane Taylor
  • The Canterbury Tales by Chaucer
  • Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes
  • Roma by Steven Saylor
  • Medicus by Ruth Downie
  • Peter Darling by Austin Chant
  • Good Omens by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman
  • Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor
  • Sea of Ink and Gold Series by Traci Chee
  • The Deep by Rivers Solomon
  • The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs
  • If Venice Dies by Salvatore Settis
  • "Myne Owne Ground" by Breen, T. H.
  • They Were Her Property by Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers
Other
  • Tales of Symphonia (video game)
  • Tales of the Abyss (video game)
  • Persona 3 (video game)
  • OneShot (video game)
  • Grimm's Hollow (video game)
  • Welcome to Nightvale (podcast)
  • Coco (movie)
  • Avatar: the Last Airbender (show)
  • Fullmetal Alchemist (show)

The goal of the project

Babikiye's Unique Selling point

Theme

Reader Experience

Reader Tone

Recurring Themes

Character Agency

Focus

Drama

© 2023-2024 Aster Vela. All Rights Reserved. Unless otherwise credited, all images were created by AsterVela or via Midjourney. Midjourney should not be treated as a definitive part of Babikiye, but as a placeholder that is being slowly replaced as time goes on.

Global Background: Kyle Johnsonp
Global Cover: Aster Vela
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