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Tarantellia
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Scope
The motivation behind building Tarantellia
Tarantellia will become an RPG Campaign Setting and, eventually, a book series.
The goal of the project
This world allows me to play around with my voice and discover pieces of myself that have been tucked away for safe keeping.
Tarantellia's Unique Selling point
The key parts of Tarantellia that are special to me:
- exploring a world that is categorically different to the world I live in.
- developing laws of magic as if they were constructs of physics. (In an every action has an equal opposite reaction way, not in a scientific paper way.)
- creating a world myth and playing with how it morphs over time.
- exploring how people in different (and similar) situations can have dramatically different beliefs and draw different conclusions.
Theme
Genre
Tarantellia is a heroic fantasy setting. Noble-neutral or Noble-grey would best fit most of the world. However, the locations in Tarantellia where the planes of existence are accessible, the genre shifts to fit that plane of existence.
Reader Experience
Players will notice vibrant colors, sweeping beauty, and will find pleasure in the small parts of life. Inspiration: Studio Ghibli
The players will feel as though they can have an impact on the world as long as they are motivated to do so.
Reader Tone
TBD. My writing used to have a Stream of Consciousness feel to it. After spending eight years in a science-based setting, my writing has become more detached and informative. I'm hoping that I can strike a balance.
Recurring Themes
Weaving Stories (spiders), Life & Death, and Technology vs. Magic are the main reoccurring themes. Plot devices, goals, and such for each theme may be added in the future.
Character Agency
If a character has the motivation, they can change the world in a lasting manner.
Focus
Drama
The battle between the Gods: Malmi vs. Basi. The return of Basi. The vessels of knowledge are the Strum Sisters.
Tensions between Orie Country and the Claw Continent.
The Rise of the Lich.
Consumption of Tarants by the Plane of Slumbers.
All maps and images are self-made with watercolor, photoshop, or OtherWorldMapper. The current theme is under construction. For premade themes check out the WA Codex.