Nonagarn
Scope
The motivation behind building Nonagarn
I want to build a whimsical and fun world where there are plenty of adventurers and interesting places to discover.
The goal of the project
I created this world is to help me write a new story. I want to give my readers a whimsical and optimistic experience while exploring the world, like in One Piece. There's also a lot of history in Dankar that I'd like to uncover.
Nonagarn's Unique Selling point
Dankar is a place where everything should be in balance. Every aspect of this world is interconnected through the the spiritual and physical realms.
However, the past remains relatively unknown and people are disconnected from the spiritual realm. Some cultures are very individualistic, and others ignore the individual for societal gains. Dankar explores what happens when the world has huge imbalances, and what they means for everyone living there.
Theme
Genre
Dankar is a high fantasy world with 20th century technology merged with Age of Sail. All the technology is fueled by people's powers, and powers are fueled by the beings of the spiritual world.
Reader Experience
Dankar is optimistic and mystical, with many new places to explore, from the floating islands above the mountains to the lands that have seen better years. Every new place has their own secrets and histories waiting to be uncovered. Most places are very pleasant, but the journeys, the islands and even the waters can be quite dangerous.
Reader Tone
Dankar is a Knightglow setting where things are occasionally unpleasant. Many people dream to explore the world as it is, so there are a lot of ordinary explorers who can have bad experiences.
Occasionally unruly, the driving combined efforts of groups can collectively alter the world and shape its very nature. Organizations are actively seeking to improve the livelihood of eveyone, even if met with frequent opposition.
Recurring Themes
- There is always something bigger than you in this world
- The past is everywhere and is the foundation for the future
- Curiosity is one of the best traits a person can have when navigating the world
- The world is full of secrets that can be noticed if one listen's or looks carefully
Character Agency
People have a lot of power to change the world, even if they don't realise it at first. Although one person can't create global change, they can change themselves and the people around them. When people band together, they can enact larger changes, but they'll have to be careful of the consequences of their actions.
Focus
Drama
Age of Exploration
10 years ago, some rogue parts of the United Governments broadcast to the known world that they had prevented societies from learning about the truth of this world. This gets everyone angry and starts another new age: the Age of Exploration.Discovery of Sentinel Tech
A young woman discovers some hidden technology that was by the Sentinels, but has been left behind. While she finds out why it was hidden, the government and other people find out about the tech and want some for themselves.The Sentinel Ruins
High in the mountains, there is what looks like a Sentinel ruin. Historians, explorers and archivists spend a long time trying to get there. Everyone lives in the mountains and on the higher islands, so why wasn't this noticed before?
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