Mysticon 2016 - Beyond Western Europe - Other World Cultures for Fantasy, Part 6 @SCWKorsgaard

Uploaded March 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Most Fantasy settings strongly resemble Western Europe to some degree. What other cultures have existed throughout world history that are worth considering as an alternative? What are the advantages and drawbacks to using them?

Panel from Mysticon 2016.

Mysticon 2016 - Beyond Western Europe - Other World Cultures for Fantasy, Part 6

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