37+ ‘Court’ Writing Prompts
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Zombie Monarchy
Explore the possibility of a royal monarchy, complete with a king, queen, and court, within a zombie apocalypse.
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The Great Jester
Imagine you are the king or queen’s jester and are tasked with planning the April Fool’s Day pranks at the…
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Enchanted Bloodline
Write about a royal bloodline that carries a hidden vampire gene, only awakened every few generations.
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The Pastry Chef and the Ogre
Write a fairy tale about a pastry chef who inadvertently bakes an ogre into his most popular cake.
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View from the Bench
Imagine you are a Supreme Court Justice delivering a groundbreaking majority opinion on a contemporary controversial issue.
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Hidden in the Medici Court
You are a secret spy in the court of the famous Medicis during the Renaissance.
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Throne Games
Pen the story of a lesser-known, but ambitious courtier at the Tudor court who plots his way to power.
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The Sultan’s Confidant
Create a story through the perspective of a close advisor to an Ottoman Sultan, documenting the rise and fall of…
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The Trial of the Untamed Adept
Create a story where a novice magic-user is put on trial not by a legal court, but by the magical…
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Forbidden Love in The Forbidden City
Write about a love story based in the heart of the Ming Dynasty’s Forbidden City.
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A Glimpse into the Private Life
Imagine and describe a typical day off/downtime for Queen Amidala when she is not attending to her royal duties.
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Royal Intrigue
Inspire the reader to construct a plot of political intrigue, deceit, and power struggle within a royal court.
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Sandcastle Kingdom
Depict an elaborate tale about a kingdom based on a picture of a sandcastle on the beach.
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Court Intrigues of Tudor Dynasty
Step into the shoes of a court advisor or a gatekeeper during the Tudor era and recount the intrigues in…
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The Testimony
A character must give a testimony or statement that has the potential to resolve or exacerbate a contentious trial.
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Biomedical Injustice
Create a narrative around a trial involving a powerful pharmaceutical company accused of harmful practices.
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Courtroom Revelation
Write a thrilling piece about a defense attorney who discovers a piece of evidence that changes everything about their ongoing…
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Mystery of the Vanished Duchess
Invent a story based on an aristocratic ghost who vanished under mysterious circumstances, now seen haunting her once-lavish estate.
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Medieval Knight’s Quest
Write a story of a knight embarking on a perilous quest in the medieval era.
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Animal Trial
Generate an argument for an unusual court case: a dog who has destroyed a priceless artefact.
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Legally Sound Revenge
Craft a case against a famous literary villain, using their own fictional actions as evidence.
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Elizabethan Court Intrigue
Write about a fictional character maneuvering through the complex politics of the Elizabethan court.
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Alien Romance: Renaissance Period
Write a story where a humanoid alien and a young member of a Renaissance court fall in love.
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Royal Love Scandal
Write a royal-court-based romance where a member of the royalty falls in love with a commoner.
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Street Rat to Court Intrigue
Write about a rogue who was raised on the streets and has found themselves in the midst of courtier life.
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Imperial Court Intrigue
Spin a tale of espionage and intrigue as a bard in the Imperial Court of Orlais.
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Court Politics in Denerim
Write about a fictional meeting between several noble characters and detail the intrigues, alliances, and rivalries that occur.
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The Orlesian Game
As a novice of Orlesian court, write about your efforts to navigate through the Grand Game’s intricate web of intrigues…
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Camelot Emissary
Imagine you’re a diplomat in the court of King Arthur. Document an important negotiation.
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Crisis in the Courtroom
Craft a story where a character is forced to defend their innocence in a major court case.
