VISUAL INSPIRATION

When picturing the world it is normal that everyone at the table will have slightly different images in their minds, based on their personal experiences, knowledge and preferences. However, it is still important that the group shares a cohesive understanding of the world in all its aspects, importantly in the visual ones.

When writing the lore I do not want to limit myself or the group to a specific century or culture (though some might be more prevalent), preferably there is a common understanding of the "vibe" of the aesthetics of the world, that then can be used to determine if something would be appropriate or not.

Some of the elements of visual inspiration will also be explored in the lore, however, here are some reference and inspiration boards to start of with.

Some key elements:

• Processed materials are rare and or costly (things such as bronze, fabrics, pottery, hides, etc.)
• Keep in mind the technologies of the early bronze age, though impressive, the fantasy of the world does not influence these things that much.
• Weird! The tastes and sensibilities of this ancient world may be very different to yours or mine, things might be "ugly" or "weird" that's how its supposed to look.
• A character can be cool and interesting without it being immediately apparent (embrace simplicity). There are a myriad of ways of making a character unique, the small trinkets they carry, the deeply personal meanings they attribute to a mundane item, etc.

THEMES & STORIES

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