About Masters of Illuria
I could use the World Meta as provided by World Anvil, but to quote a very good movie, “There is too much, let me sum up…”
Master of Illuria is perhaps the oldest world I’ve been worldbuilding in, with Tales of Justice being a close second. The setting is near and dear to my heart. A spark of inspiration was lit through a strategy game created by Steve Fawkner for Strategic Studies Group called “Warlords” published way back in 1990. Combine that with being a fan of Masters of the Universe and other “Future Fantasy” or “Science Fantasy”, the rest just grew out from there.
Starting off with 2nd Edition D&D (Yes, including Spelljammer and worn out copies of Star Frontiers and “Expedition to the Barrier Peaks” module), the world grew. The rest can be called “Future History”!
by Compiled by CB Ash
To be a bit more formal, Masters of Illuria a Post Apocalyptic Science Fantasy with a “superheroic” flavor. It’s the “7th age” of this setting. Here humans, elves, dwarves, animal-people and others co-exist for better (or worse). There’s plenty of fantasy with sword and sorcery but also the occasional super-science of blasters, force screen belts, power armor, and medi-glove scanners.
Technology fused and powered with ancient magics are still being rediscovered, as are lost cities and even entire worlds! The history is rich, the dangers are plentiful.
Inspirations. There are plenty. This "world" I've been working on for so long could be called a fan-fiction love letter to the "Future Fantasy" / "Science Fantasy" genre. Some inspirations may be obscure, while others may be much more well known. These would be the major source of my inspiration.
by CB Ash
Concerning a World...
I was asked, just what is it about Masters of Illuria... or just "Illuria" as I think of it... that brings me back? Gaming campaigns, even worlds, have their "book closed" sometimes. Sometimes the gaming group breaks up, other times the campaign reaches an end. Maybe its a set of books and... you run out of story to tell. I've "closed the campaign book" on Illuria many times.
Yet, here I am.
It isn't the only world I return to. There are a few others. It's just that Illuria is the oldest one. Why do I come back? I think its because to me, Illuria feels alive. It's not a single concept. It grows, it breaths, it evolves. Every time I return, I find something new waiting for me. It's like Illuria is telling me, "welcome back, look what I found for you!"
That always makes me smile.
So, in looking at the list of articles here, just remember that there are hundreds of written and typed pages yet to transcribe. That doesn't even begin to account for what's yet to come.
So, that's the meta, the inspiration for Masters of Illuria... for Illuria... and its soul and life's blood.
Ooof that opening. I know what you mean. I had to do the same XD I'm looking what I see. I love space fantasy of all kinds and the list of inspiration says this is right up my alley. It's an interesting mix of genres overall. I'm excited to read more!
Also while I'm here lemme say that I cant seem to like your article here. There may be an issue in css or possibly it doesnt jive well with mobile?
Thanks! I have always enjoyed creating for this setting, this world. Probably always will. And thanks for letting me know about the likes being missing... that's odd. They were just there the other day! I wonder what I did now? LOL!
No idea. The button is there but no link to click on to actually like it.
Aha! I think I've finally fixed what I broke! Button should be there... I think