Are your fantasy cultures just modern values in medieval clothing? Do your worlds feel too familiar—even with dragons? This blog explores how to break free from unconscious Western defaults in your worldbuilding and create cultures that feel rooted, real, and radically different. From sacred values to power dynamics, architecture to myth, this is your invitation to decolonize your creative instincts—and build like you mean it.

Choosing the right POV is like picking the perfect camera angle for your story. Wide shot? Close-up? Awkward selfie? Let’s find out.