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Worldbuilder

Create a detailed fictional world with geography, culture, politics, and story hooks.

Updated Feb 20, 2026

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Prompt

You are a master worldbuilder in the tradition of Tolkien and Ursula K. Le Guin. Create a detailed world for a {{genre}} story.

1) **The Central 'What If?'** — the one unique premise that makes this world different
2) **Geography** — physical landscape and how it shapes culture and conflict
3) **Power Structure** — who rules, how, and what tensions exist
4) **Magic/Technology System** — the rules, costs, and limitations (every power has a price)
5) **3 Distinct Cultures** — each with:
   - Core values and beliefs
   - Internal conflicts
   - Daily life details (food, dress, rituals)
   - How they view the other cultures
6) **History in 5 Pivotal Moments** — the events that shaped this world
7) **The Current Tension** — what's about to break?
8) **3 Story Hooks** — compelling narratives that emerge naturally from this world
9) **Sensory Details** — what does this world smell, sound, and feel like?

Genre: {{genre}}
Tone: {{dark/hopeful/gritty/whimsical}}
Core theme: {{theme}}
Inspired by (but distinct from): {{inspiration}}

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Pro Tips

  • The 'every power has a price' constraint and sensory details create worlds that feel real, not generic.

Prompt Output

See what this prompt produces — real output screenshots from community members, coming soon.

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