251+ Category: Fantasy Writing Prompts
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Medieval Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Write about a young apprentice discovering an ancient, dangerous spell in their master’s magic book.
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Monsters of the Soul
Craft a storyline where necromancers don’t just raise the dead, but can also summon the darker aspect of a person’s soul to haunt the living.
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Veil between Two worlds
Write a story about an ethereal bridge that can connect the realm of the living and the dead, only visible to the eyes of the necromancers.
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Secrets of the Necropoli
Imagine discovering an ancient library hidden deep beneath a necropolis that swarms with secrets of long-dead necromancers.
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Reluctant Necromancer
Develop a narrative about someone who discovered their potential as a necromancer at an early age, yet resisted the urge to use such divisive powers.
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Godly Whispers
Write a story where the protagonist communicates with a deity through unusual, everyday occurrences.
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Haunted Forest Whispers
A foreboding forest whispers cryptic clues to its secrets; write about brave explorers dictating and deciphering these clandestine murmurs.
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The Elusive Oracle
Craft a story about a cryptic oracle who gives nearly incomprehensible prophecies and the characters’ quest to understand them.
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Bewitched Kingdom
Write about a kingdom where people disappear every full moon and the attempt to unravel the mystery behind the strange occurrence.
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The Disappearing Folklore
One day, all fairy tales and legends are wiped from people’s memories leaving characters to piece together the forgotten lore.
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The Cursed Artifact
Write about an artifact that curses its possessor and how the characters discover this and attempt to break the curse.
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Talkative Reflection
Your character’s reflection in a magic mirror has gained self-awareness and can interact independently.
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Realm of the Forgotten Gods
Write a tale about forgotten gods who once ruled the world, now living among oblivious humans.
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Magic in Mundanity
Imagine a world where magic is a routine part of everyday life, then write a story set in this world.
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Oracle’s Odyssey
Craft a tale about an oracle burdened with a devastating prophecy they are trying to prevent.
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Mystical Master
Write a story about a character who discovers they’re the last in a line of powerful magicians.
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The Potion Master’s Dilemma
Visions an intense love affair between a human and a magical potion master.
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Scribing the Codex of Wisdom
Describe the crafting of a legendary text that holds the deepest secrets and knowledge of the world.
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Creating a Mythical Beast
Write about the creation of a legendary beast, describing its origin, abilities, and role in the world.
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Birth of a Prophecy
Describe the creation of a prophecy that foretells the rise or fall of a legendary hero/kingdom.
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Casting the Elixir of Life
Imagine crafting the most renowned potion in history that can grant immortality, and describe the process and ingredients involved.
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Crafting the Excalibur
Write about forging the most legendary weapon of all time, detailing its unique attributes and powers.
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Unconventional Heroes
Craft a story about a protagonist whose physicality doesn’t match the typical “hero” image.
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The Unsuspecting Heroine
Write about an ordinary woman who discovers she’s the heir to a magical lineage.
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The Unlikely Hero
Write a story about an ordinary individual who suddenly finds themselves bestowed with extraordinary abilities.
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The Lost Tradition
Write a story about an old Halloween tradition forgotten by all but initiated again by a stranger.
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Pumpkin Knight’s Quest
Craft a tale about a knight cursed to transform into a pumpkin-head every Halloween.
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The Haunted Harvest
Write about a Halloween feast in a haunted castle that turns into a night of suspenseful surprises.
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Monstrous Awakening
A creature of legend and horror awakens after centuries, threatening to plunge the land into darkness and despair.
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Enchanted Slumber
A character falls into a deep sleep, only to be trapped in an endless loop of their most terrifying nightmares.
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The Tortured Mage
A powerful wizard is haunted by the ghastly apparitions of those he wronged in his quest for magical dominion.
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Beware the Mirrors
Imagine a world where reflections hold the power to unleash the horror that lurks within the souls of the people.
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Dark Enchantments
Write a story where a powerful magical artifact is actually an instrument of dreadful horror.
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The Goblin Healer
Write a story about a goblin with a unique ability to heal who must decide how to use his gift.
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A Goblin’s Guide to Life
Write a guide on life as viewed, experienced, and explained by a goblin sage.
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Grimlo’s Unexpected Journey
Narrate the tale of a goblin named Grimlo who embarks on an epic quest to save his fellow goblins.
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The Forgotten Kingdom
Imagine a world where goblins are the noble rulers, guiding their kingdom with justice and wisdom.
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Beast Creation Workshop
Design a brand new fantasy beast, complete with physical characteristics, abilities, habitats, and cultural significance.
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Timeless Tales in Technicolor
Take a classic folklore and reimagine it in a technologically advanced world.
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Villain’s Perspective
Rewrite a popular folktale from your culture from the perspective of the villain.
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The Forgotten Dreamweaver
You are a Dreamweaver, with the power to shape and manipulate the dream world. Write about a night where things don’t go as planned.
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Crossroad of Choices
You are a traveller in a mystical land. At a crossroad with four magical realms, each path offers a different adventure. Discuss the journey through the chosen path.
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Fairies Late into the Night
A thriving community of fairies has invited you to their grand midnight feast at the heart of their magical realm. Describe your evening.
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The Mystic Library
Your character is allowed entry into an ancient, enchanted library. However, every book they pull off the shelf transports them into the story. Detail a tale within one of these magic books.
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Journey to Arcadia
Imagine you stumble upon a magical portal in your attic that leads to the realm of Arcadia. What do you find there?
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The Musician’s Market
Resurrect a famed market where musicians sell melodies extracted from the singing flowers.
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In the Shadow of the Colossal Tree
Create a story set in a society living in the shadow of a massive, ancient tree.
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Healing Elven Herbs
Describe acquiring ancient elven herbal knowledge and healing an impossible affliction.
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Mischievous Forest Spirits
Capture your adventures with elves known to be mischievous, playful forest spirits causing delightful chaos.
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Lost Elf Prince
Write about a chance encounter with a lost elf prince and your journey to return him to his kingdom.
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The Enchanted Forest
Write about meeting a group of elves in an enchanted forest who reveal a secret about your past.
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Dungeon’s Doorway Dilemma
You find yourself in a dungeon with multiple doorways, each leading to a different era of the world. Narrate your experience after you decide to step through one.
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Map Maker’s Legacy
You discover an incomplete dungeon map from your late-grandfather’s belongings. Detail your journey as you decide to complete the map.
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The Midnight Excavation
You have been sent on an assignment to gather photos and information about an unexplored medieval dungeon rumored to be haunted. Share your experience venturing alone in the dark, shifting corridors.
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Whispers of the Dungeon Keeper
You are the keeper of a dungeon full of magical beings. Write about your daily chores and unusual encounters with your prisoners.
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Echoes of the Lost Kingdom
Imagine discovering an ancient kingdom beneath your mundane modern city. Describe your adventure down into this abandoned dungeon.
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The Time-Slipping City
Describe a city that exists in dreams and slips through different times and dimensions.
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Whimsical Characters
Create a story revolving around a character with dream-like, fantastical powers.