<p>What makes Epic Fantasy epic? Where did the genre come from? What are the tropes to rely on (or avoid)? And how can we sprinkle a little epic into other genres, too? Expert Celeste Conowitch from Kobold Press unpacks this knotty topic!</p>

What makes Epic Fantasy epic? Where did the genre come from? What are the tropes to rely on (or avoid)? And how can we sprinkle a little epic into other genres, too? Expert Celeste Conowitch from Kobold Press unpacks this knotty topic!

Episode 40, part 2: What Makes Epic Fantasy Epic?

Are you worldbuilding for homebrew RPG campaigns, novels, game development, films or anything else? Then you're in the right place! Designed to educate, inspire and entertain, World Anvil's founders - writer & RPG designer Janet Forbes and Gamemaster and RPG designer Dimitris chat with creators and academics about the brass tacks of worldbuilding, exploring a new theme each month. Expect topics like novel writing and short stories, game design, Cultures and Societies, Settlements and their needs, Myths and Legends and how to avoid worldbuilding plotholes in this inspiring weekly podcast! If you want to ask questions or leave comments, you can find us on Twitter @worldanvil or email us a hello@worldanvil.com. And if you get inspired, head over to www.worldanvil.com to start worldbuilding for free! Now grab your hammer.... AND GO WORLDBUILD!

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Are you worldbuilding for homebrew RPG campaigns, novels, game development, films or anything else? Then you're in the right place! Designed to educate, inspire and entertain, World Anvil's founders - writer &amp; RPG designer Janet Forbes and Gamemaster and RPG designer Dimitris chat with creators and academics about the brass tacks of worldbuilding, exploring a new theme each month. Expect topics like novel writing and short stories, game design, Cultures and Societies, Settlements and their needs, Myths and Legends and how to avoid worldbuilding plotholes in this inspiring weekly podcast! If you want to ask questions or leave comments, you can find us on Twitter @worldanvil or email us a hello@worldanvil.com. And if you get inspired, head over to www.worldanvil.com to start worldbuilding for free! Now grab your hammer.... AND GO WORLDBUILD!

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