Latest / Just In Time Worldbuilding
The Binary Court Mistake That's Ruining Your Fantasy Kingdom
Royal courts in fantasy often fall into the "two-party trap"—dividing palace politics into simple red vs. blue ideological camps. But real feudal politics were personal, messy, and driven by survival, gossip, and local policy rather than abstract morals. In this final episode of our Royal Courts series, we dive into the biggest mistakes world builders make when designing noble factions, the weaponization of court gossip, and how localized rituals transform a stock-fantasy palace into a living, breathing world. Check out my latest (award winning) book…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.