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When Aria's father sells her to a stranger from the north, she never expects to be cherished like a daughter. To live in a castle, showered with every luxury. Her sumptu...

Legend tells of an ancient evil; an unstoppable dark army that decimated the world like a plague. The warrior Maravan lead the battle against the relentless scourge, bu...

Ever wondered what makes what makes a good fantasy book? Join us as we break World Building down to the proverbial "building blocks" of what separates a memori...

Myths, legends, traditions and peculiar places from all around the world. Check out the incredible articles written by the gatekeepers of The_Realm to help inspire you...

Power has a price. No Half Bloods know this better than the Lifs and Lifthrasirs, possessing the power of Yggdrasil itself, able to manipulate the dimensions of Life and...

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Welcome to The_Realm! A profile dedicated to the grim side of fantasy- where danger, twisted reality and plot twists shouldn't come as a surprise. This profile may featu...

What would you do when there is no hope, no kindness for each other, and rules no one can understand exist? Lilly, a 14-year-old girl, doesn't get the chance to answer...