Magic-Tech Nations Worldbuilding
Budget: $10 – $30 USD
I’ve sketched the broad idea for a new fantasy-sci-fi setting and now need it transformed into a living, breathing world. The heart of the brief is to design an integrated magic-and-technology system, then anchor it to a set of continents and countries that feel authentic, with their own cultures and intertwined histories.
Magic & Technology
• Craft a coherent rule set that explains how arcane energy and advanced tech coexist or clash.
• Define limitations, costs, and social consequences so the system drives believable conflict and innovation.
Continents & Countries
• Map out the major landmasses (names, climates, key biomes).
• For each country: summarise origin myths, governing structure, key cultural traits, economic strengths, and notable historical events that shaped current politics.
Interconnection
Show how the magical-technological paradigm influences trade routes, warfare, religion, and everyday life across borders. I want readers to sense why one nation forbids techno-arcane devices while its neighbour thrives on them.
Deliverables
1. 6–8 page world Bible (Word or Google Doc) covering the above.
2. A labelled continental map (hand-drawn or digital) sufficient for orientation—no need for final-art polish.
3. Short timeline of pivotal events tying the nations together.
Acceptance criteria: systems must be internally consistent; every country must have at least two concrete hooks (e.g., a legendary resource, a political scandal) ripe for storytelling.
Let me know what inspires you about this project and the tools you prefer—Inkarnate, Wonderdraft, or your trusty sketchpad—so we can get started right away.
Magic & Technology
• Craft a coherent rule set that explains how arcane energy and advanced tech coexist or clash.
• Define limitations, costs, and social consequences so the system drives believable conflict and innovation.
Continents & Countries
• Map out the major landmasses (names, climates, key biomes).
• For each country: summarise origin myths, governing structure, key cultural traits, economic strengths, and notable historical events that shaped current politics.
Interconnection
Show how the magical-technological paradigm influences trade routes, warfare, religion, and everyday life across borders. I want readers to sense why one nation forbids techno-arcane devices while its neighbour thrives on them.
Deliverables
1. 6–8 page world Bible (Word or Google Doc) covering the above.
2. A labelled continental map (hand-drawn or digital) sufficient for orientation—no need for final-art polish.
3. Short timeline of pivotal events tying the nations together.
Acceptance criteria: systems must be internally consistent; every country must have at least two concrete hooks (e.g., a legendary resource, a political scandal) ripe for storytelling.
Let me know what inspires you about this project and the tools you prefer—Inkarnate, Wonderdraft, or your trusty sketchpad—so we can get started right away.