High Fantasy: Tropes, Settings and Stories of Naito Diamond

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High Fantasy Tropes

1. Epic Quest: Embark on a grand and perilous quest, often involving a chosen hero or group of characters on a mission to save the world, defeat a dark force, or retrieve a powerful artifact.
2. Rich World-Building: Create intricate and expansive fictional worlds with detailed histories, cultures, languages, and ecosystems that go beyond the immediate plot, providing depth and realism.
3. Magic Systems: Develop complex systems of magic, each with its rules, limitations, and unique manifestations, contributing to the overall structure of the fantasy realm.
4. Diverse Races and Species: Populate the world with a variety of races, species, and creatures, each with distinct characteristics, cultures, and roles in the overarching narrative.
5. Medieval Settings: Often set in worlds reminiscent of medieval times, featuring castles, kingdoms, knights, and a feudal social structure, providing a classic backdrop for high fantasy.
6. Prophecies and Chosen Ones: Incorporate prophecies, chosen heroes, or characters with special destinies, adding a sense of destiny and foretelling to the narrative.
7. Powerful Artifacts: Include legendary and powerful artifacts with unique abilities, often central to the plot and sought after by various factions or characters.
8. Political Intrigue: Introduce political complexities, power struggles, and rivalries among kingdoms, factions, or noble houses, adding layers of intrigue and tension.
9. Dragons: Feature dragons as iconic and powerful creatures, often with their own lore and significance in the world, ranging from benevolent allies to formidable foes.
10. Clichéd Villains: Sometimes employ archetypal villains, such as dark lords or evil sorcerers, who seek to conquer or destroy the world, providing a clear antagonist for the heroes.
11. Ancient Prophecies: Weave ancient prophecies or myths into the narrative, guiding characters or foretelling events that shape the course of the story.
12. Heroic Journeys: Embrace the hero's journey, following characters through personal growth, challenges, and transformations as they fulfill their roles in the larger narrative.
13. Divine Beings: Introduce gods, goddesses, or divine beings with direct or indirect influence on the mortal realm, shaping the destinies of characters and civilizations.
14. Sword and Sorcery: Include elements of sword and sorcery, with characters proficient in martial skills and magic, combining both to navigate challenges.
15. Fellowship Dynamics: Build camaraderie among characters, forming fellowships or alliances that endure challenges and hardships, emphasizing the strength of unity.

High fantasy often explores grand themes of good versus evil, destiny, and the enduring struggle for balance in worlds filled with magic and wonder.

High Fantasy Settings

High fantasy settings are characterized by fantastical elements, magical systems, mythical creatures, and often take place in entirely fictional worlds. Here are some common elements and settings found in high fantasy:

1. Epic Worlds: High fantasy often unfolds in expansive, intricately crafted worlds with diverse landscapes, continents, and cultures. These worlds may include magical realms, enchanted forests, towering mountains, and mystical islands.
2. Magical Systems: These settings usually feature well-defined magical systems with rules and limitations. Magic can be an integral part of the world, influencing everything from the environment to the characters' abilities.
3. Multiple Races: High fantasy often includes various races, such as elves, dwarves, orcs, and other mythical creatures. Each race typically has its own unique characteristics, cultures, and histories.
4. Powerful Artifacts: The presence of powerful and coveted magical artifacts, such as swords, amulets, or relics, is a common theme. These artifacts often play a significant role in the story's plot.
5. Medieval-Inspired Kingdoms: High fantasy settings frequently draw inspiration from medieval times, featuring kingdoms, castles, and feudal systems. The political landscape may include kings, queens, knights, and lords.
6. Heroic Quests: A classic trope of high fantasy is the hero's journey or quest. Characters embark on epic adventures to fulfill prophecies, defeat dark forces, or retrieve important items that could alter the fate of the world.
7. Dark vs. Light: High fantasy often explores the conflict between forces of good and evil. Dark lords or malevolent entities threaten the stability of the world, and heroes must rise to confront these existential threats.
8. Ancient Prophecies: Prophetic visions and ancient prophecies are common narrative devices. Characters may discover or fulfill prophecies that foretell the destiny of the world and its inhabitants.
9. Otherworldly Realms: Beyond the mortal realm, high fantasy may introduce otherworldly dimensions or planes. These realms may be inhabited by powerful beings, spirits, or deities who influence events in the mortal world.
10. Unique Flora and Fauna: The flora and fauna in high fantasy settings can be fantastical and unique, ranging from magical plants and creatures to mythical beasts and dragons.

High fantasy settings provide a canvas for imaginative storytelling, allowing authors to create rich, immersive worlds that captivate readers with a sense of wonder and magic.

Stories in High Fantasy By Naito Diamond