Read why diversity of thought is key to fresh, exciting fantasy stories that challenge readers and reflect the real world more fully.

In the age of subversion for subversion’s sake, the extraordinary has become painfully ordinary. And that's why we forget orcs have families too. Because subversion is everywhere. But disruption without direction is just gobbledygook. It’s like flooding a neighborhood with yellow cars. What once stood out is plain, old background.  Fantasy literature has increasingly leaned into this trend.

In the age of subversion for subversion’s sake, the extraordinary has become painfully ordinary. And that's why we forget orcs have families too. Because subversion is everywhere. But disruption without direction is just gobbledygook. It’s like flooding a neighborhood with yellow cars. What once stood out is plain, old background.  Fantasy literature has increasingly leaned into this trend.

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A new tabletop RPG in the spirit of virtue

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