Myth Weaving

Myth Weaving

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Myth Weaving episodes

  • Hard Magic Systems - World Building 201

    I am not going into the intricacy of making a hard magic system, instead we are going to talk about why you might want to make one and why I think you shouldn't.


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    Project: Shadow, my other podcast= https://anchor.fm/projectshadow


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    Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night


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    31 min
  • Illuminism- World Building 201

    Illuminism is the type of magic covered in Mysticism and Occultism. It is a style of magic system rarely built.


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    Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night


    Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedorsett


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    32 min
  • Soft Magic Systems- World Building 201

    Soft Magic Systems are often used as an excuse for poor world building, but they are harder to write than you might think.


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    YouTube Channel= https://www.youtube.com/user/cedorsett/


    Site: https://www.projectshadow.com


    Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night


    Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedorsett


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectshadowsite/



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    32 min
  • Styles of Fiction with Magic- World Building 201

    On today's episode, we discuss fabulism, visionary/mystic fantasy, low fantasy, and high fantasy.


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    YouTube Channel= https://www.youtube.com/user/cedorsett/


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    Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night


    Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedorsett


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectshadowsite/



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    32 min
  • First Questions about Magic Systems- World Building 201

    Before we get to the hard stuff, we need to cover the basics. Why magic? What are they called? What is the scale? What is the depth?


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    Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night


    Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedorsett


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectshadowsite/



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    31 min
  • The Problem with Magic Systems- World Building 201

    Let's start out discussion about Magic Systems in World Building by talking about some of the pitfalls to avoid and early steps on the path.


    Why do you want magic in your story?


    Racism in Magic Systems.


    Sexism in Magic Systems.


    Colonialism in Magic Systems.


    Beware the pitfalls.


    If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett


    Or buy me a Coffee on Ko-fi.


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    YouTube Channel= https://www.youtube.com/user/cedorsett/


    Site: https://www.projectshadow.com


    Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night


    Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedorsett


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectshadowsite/



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    31 min
  • World Building is Writing- World Build 201

    I can't believe I am talking about this, but Milwordy has driven some people mad ahead of time.


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    Site: https://www.projectshadow.com


    Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night


    Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedorsett


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectshadowsite/



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    31 min
  • Jungian Archetypes- World Building 201

    Let's talk about the Jungian archetypes, the Ego, Shadow, Threshold Guardian, Trickster, and Anima/Animum/Animus


    If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett


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    Join my Discord.


    YouTube Channel= https://www.youtube.com/user/cedorsett/


    Site: https://www.projectshadow.com


    Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night


    Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedorsett


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectshadowsite/



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    31 min
  • Creating a Mythology- World Building 201

    The little things that get missed.


    World Building 101 playlist on Spotify.


    If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett


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    YouTube Channel= https://www.youtube.com/user/cedorsett/


    Site: https://www.projectshadow.com


    Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night


    Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedorsett


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectshadowsite/



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    26 min
  • Creating a Religion- World Building 201

    Let's start our World Building 201 with a deep dive into Religions, how to create them and how to use them.


    World Building 101 Playlist on Spotify.


    Ben Marcus 3B Framework-



    • Belief- Doctrine, Theology, and Sacred Texts, the “values” of the religion

    • Behavior- Rituals and Habits of Daily Life

    • Belonging-  Being part of a community



    4C Framework



    • Creed

    • Code

    • Cult

    • Community



    For more on this check out: What Does it Mean to Be Religious?  ReligionForBreakfast https://youtu.be/MrLj2MEcXO8


    If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett


    Or buy me a Coffee on Ko-fi.


    Join my Discord.


    YouTube Channel= https://www.youtube.com/user/cedorsett/


    Site: https://www.projectshadow.com


    Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night


    Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedorsett


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectshadowsite/



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    33 min

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World Building, writing, and storytelling are a craft we can develop and improve over time. Let's dig in to all the details discover a way to make more expansive worlds and enthralling stories…