Seven Best Fantasy Settings for Your Novel that Readers are Going to Love
Updated: Sep 12
Do you remember your most cherished memory from back in the day? I am sure it somehow circles around curling up in your bunk bed with those enchanting tales of dragons and gypsies. Those were truly memorable days.
Fantasy has that effect on our mundane lives. It brings whimsical magic to our monotonous chores. And if, as a writer, you have the power to weave stories, why would you hold back your magic wand from the world?
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Here are seven best fantasy settings for your novel that will leave them drooling.
1. The Magic Lane
Imagine your hometown with this one particular lane where your wildest dreams are nature’s everyday errands. An alley full of wonders, ancient lore, and shimmering spells. Just like the ones you dreamed about when you read about Velaris or the Diagon Alley. This is now your strolling reality.
Would you ever want to leave your hometown now? You would not.
2. The Exiled Prince
An only heir to a thriving realm, most beloved and celebrated, fell prey to his own vicious greed only to end up exiled as a nomad until he learned a decade full of lessons. He must win over his corrupt ways to the point that he is no longer controlled by his thoughts, but merely the analyzer of them.
Now that’s when fantasy leaves you with a lesson like a mark on the sand of time. You would not just get a break from your daunting real life, but maybe even renew your moral compass.
Our desires are simply attempts to fix the void in our lives.
3. A Circumflex Arc
You wake up one day and start your regular routine—classes, socials, internships between breaks.
It's just another day of the week, except it's not.
You come home tired and cranky about having to write that terrible paper the next day and fall asleep with that on your mind.
Except… When you wake up, it's the same day.
Weird? Isn't it strange?
It's as if you're using expanding time. You wake up again and relive that one hellish day.
This environment will make your readers appreciate the absurdity of this life. Because life is what happens when you are busy freaking out about the absurdities of the motions of life.
4. The Abandoned Underworld
Somewhere sinister, something old lies beneath the regular workings of busy life. Yes, both literally and metaphorically. It is the home of shadows and secrets quietly passing between themselves as you unknowingly arrive there through the town tunnel. It could be a lost, abandoned kingdom trapped in time, an underground city hanging on legend, or a sprawling network of tunnels. Who really knows? That's up to you to find out. Get ready—you're in for a ride.
5. The Dreamscape Realm
This is a realm of no reality where time and logic mean nothing, where symbolism reigns and where, as a result, Newton's Laws of Motion mean nothing. A place that exists solely in your subconscious - a surreal, far-removed place where the boundaries of real and imagined fade so seamlessly that they are basically one and the same.
You guessed it, interstellar nerds, this nirvana is for you.
6. Life is Better in Pink
A country for the woman, by the woman. Yes, the very one you dreamed of when you played with Barbies and you learned the Barbie theme song. Now that dream becomes a living, breathing experience. Women here are presidents, lawyers, Nobel Prize winners, surgeons—you name it. They do it all with pride. They own who they are and feel pride in the fact that yes, women can be anything they want; what they have achieved and every bit of it is deserved.
This is a land where “no” is never diminished, where their voices are more than heard; they are celebrated. We already have tears of happiness just imagining that.
7. The Sea Pirates
Salt in the air, wind blowing through your hair, and a vessel creaking underneath the weight of secrets – isn’t that what we all crave sometimes? A wild ocean calls you with each crashing wave, beckoning you, promising a reckless and wild journey just waiting for you to sail and lose yourself. The tides are relentless, the stars are illuminating a wandering path, and as with any pirate life, loyalties are fleeting. You will sail into your fantasy, no matter how chaotic and beautiful.
So here we are, on the edge of imagination, where the setting is no longer a backdrop prop; it is a living function of your story. It is now a heroic or forbidden land, a place under the water. Your fantasy adventure can take them there, and they'll long to return, even after the final word.
Do you have a great story in your head set in an exciting world, but don't know how to develop it? At Rolling Authors, we assist our clients in creating and developing storylines, characters, and events that are so engaging that they will pull any reader into the narrative. Feel free to contact us via WhatsApp and share the vivid picture of the world you have been dreaming about.
Key Takeaways
The environment your story unfolds in is crucial for its development; therefore, when creating a fantasy setting, do not forget about the following points:
Make it unique and memorable; give it specific characteristics and unique rules and regulations.
You can also add some intriguing history and culture. Think about what conflicts and events may have occurred in your world and how they may relate to the story you are going to tell.
Develop the setting your story needs to engage and captivate the readers. A living and breathing world always inspires and helps the narrative to evolve.
Do not be afraid to mix things up! There is no rule that says that a fantasy setting should not have elements of realism. Instead, try to create something unique and full of mystery.
An ideal setting makes the reader imagine that they are a part of the story. So, create a world that you would like to be a part of.
FAQs
1. What should a good fantasy setting include to become a part of the story?
A good setting should have unique characteristics, a particular history, culture, conflicts, and mysteries that would inspire the author and support the narrative.
2. How can I choose a good setting for my novel?
Everything depends on the type of story you are going to tell. If you want to create a narrative about a group of friends who must save the world, you need a setting that will support such a story structure. An intriguing location might be a fantastic idea, but if your story requires more action-packed events, you may need a different setting.
3. Can a setting be a character in a story? How can I develop it?
It is not only possible but also very inspiring to develop a setting in a way that it can become a character in a story. Your setting should also have a history, conflicts, regulations, and mysteries that should be related to the narrative as a whole.
Your fantasy world shouldn't disappear when the book ends. It should stay with your readers.
Ready to turn your idea into a story worth getting lost in? Let Rolling Authors help you build a world readers won't want to leave.
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