Letter (correspondence, mail)
A strange letter arrives in the mail. It is ominous and foreboding… just what you need for your narrative!
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horror
Paladin
Armored in plate head to toe, seated atop a mighty steed shines the paladin in righteous, holy glory. The paladin is the champion of his or her god, fighting holy wars and following a chivalrous path. Onward, truest of knights!
Horsemen of the Apocalypse
“And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him.” Revelation 6:8… now here’s a monster for your narrative!
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Skull
The skull is home to the mind, to thought, to ideas. It holds much mystery. What is the power of this bone structure that houses the personality of the living and what is its personality in death? What role can a skull play in your fantasy, horror, or Gothic story?
Witches
Witches, whether one believes them evildoers or healers, carry a great deal of mystery and… narrative potential. Explore this page for ideas to shape a witch in your story…
Exhaustion
When the day is long, the journey is hard, or the battle drags on, exhaustion sets in. What will happen when your characters get tired? What will tire them so? And how will they deal with it? Write until you’re out of gas, folks!
Naming Your Weapon
Nothing strikes fear into your enemies like the ominous sounding name of your greatsword… Weenis Tickler!
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Evil Small Town Mayor
A pleasant little hamlet is just the right place for the rise of evil, tyrannical power at the hands of a maniacal politician. Throw one of these into your narrative to twist up your plot!
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Adventuring Scout
When the way ahead looks dangerous and dismal, send the adventuring scout ahead to have a look. If he comes back, take his advice; if he doesn’t… go the other way.
Goblins
The goblin is ubiquitous in fantasy narrative; they are literally everywhere in the fantasy world. Why not throw your own version of the goblin into your story!