World Building Guide

What's Included

This comprehensive world-building guide helps you create immersive, consistent worlds for fantasy, science fiction, or any story requiring detailed settings.

World Overview

Define your world's core concept, type, time period, and tone with a one-sentence description.

Geography & Environment

• Planet/world structure and landmasses
• Climate zones, seasons, and weather patterns
• Natural disasters common to your world
• Unique flora and fauna tables
• Dangerous predators and domesticated animals

Civilizations & Societies

• Detailed nation/faction templates (government, leaders, economy, military)
• Social structure and class systems
• Social mobility and gender roles
• Economic systems and trade routes

Culture & Daily Life

• Languages and naming conventions
• Religion and belief systems
• Arts, entertainment, and festivals
• Food, drink, and dining customs
• Clothing and fashion by class/region

Magic System / Technology

Dedicated sections for both fantasy and sci-fi:

• Fantasy: Magic source, limitations, costs, forbidden magic, magical creatures
• Sci-Fi: Technology level, transportation, communication, weapons, AI/robotics

History & Timeline

• Creation/origin myths
• Major historical periods with key events
• Recent history (last 100 years)
• Historical timeline table

Politics & Power

• Current political landscape
• Laws, justice, and enforcement
• Military structure and tactics

Key Locations

Detailed location templates for cities, fortresses, temples, and wilderness areas.

Rules of Your World

Document the consistent rules that govern your world and their implications.

Consistency Checklist

Ensure geographic distances, travel times, economics, and magic/tech rules remain consistent.