From the beginning, I did not intend to create a typical…
““From the beginning, I did not intend to create a typical classic fantasy. I wanted an organic, harmonious world where my story could evolve. If this world needed gnomes, I put them in there. As for drevalyankas, pikshas, bolugs and other totally original creatures, they appeared there somehow by themselves in the course of events, and then just began "to get under the feet of the main heroes"...””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The author aimed for an organic fantasy world where creatures emerged naturally, emphasizing spontaneous world‑building over forced inclusion.
In simple terms: World‑building should feel organic, not forced.
Key Takeaway
Let story elements arise naturally.
Themes
fantasy
world‑building
creativity
organic development
character design
Mood
creative
reflective
inspirational
Type
Character development:1
Fantasy:1
Gnomes:1
Writing process:1
Creatures Appeared:1
Gnomes Drevalyankas:0
Needed Gnomes:0
Original Creatures:1
When to use this quote
- novel drafting
- role‑playing games
- screenwriting
- world‑building workshops
- creative retreats
Key Concepts
writing process
storytelling
improvisation
mythopoeia
creative imagination
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance planning and spontaneity?
- What methods ensure cohesive world‑building?
A Different Perspective
Risk of incoherence if too spontaneous.