Scope
The motivation behind building Tales of Radiance
I wish to expand upon a more unique and creative world setting that people can enjoy and aid in promoting mental health awareness and other philosophical ideas.
The goal of the project
I hope to get an idea of a fantastical world quite different from most others, as specific ideas do not exist with this, such as nobility and being surrounded by ideas of faith. Its people are trapped in a never-ending struggle with their very nature that can easily betray them to become something wicked.
Tales of Radiance's Unique Selling point
The medieval world has entered a steampunk age with its technology surrounded by the energy known as Radiance. The world has been in a neverending battle with a cosmic force known as the Gloom that seeks to consume the world for just existing, sending its dark servants and creatures created from the darkness within its inhabitants to succeed. Only to be stopped by those brave enough to combat them and drive them back for thousands of years. However, in recent years, this has changed as its influence has grown significantly due to significant change that has weakened the defense against its power as it gradually spreads to deal a finishing blow and consume all.
Theme
Genre
The world uses both magic and technology, but technology is more commonplace as magic is often harder to learn, both natural and dark. Yet, some places still hold deep meaning to magic, and it is often used to power said technology.
Reader Experience
There are often places where one can be at peace or find wonder in the world itself, yet it can also be chilling with the lurking evil that hides in the world and the dark forces that makeup it.
Reader Tone
The world is mostly peaceful as there are no wars, except for those against the evil forces that live in it and the constant fear of turning into the wicked that haunt this world. Darkness hides around every corner, waiting for the right moment to strike, always seeking to snuff out the light.
Recurring Themes
While the world seems to be an ideal place to live in, being mainly peaceful, its darkness is constant, and anyone can easily become consumed by it should they allow themselves to succumb to it. Yet there are still those willing to fight that darkness, no matter how strong it is, to bring peace to the world. All of this is done through a sense of duty and compassion for others in a world that is often torn apart by the darkness that lives among them.
Character Agency
Most people are ordinary, with those standing out able to train to become skilled warriors or being born or learning the mystical arts of magic. There are no shortcuts, as it takes time to increase or learn their skills.
