Resources

Explore our curated collection of tools, guides, and workshops designed to empower storytellers to craft immersive worlds, compelling characters, and gripping narratives.

Worldbuilding and Storytelling Resources Outside of RIT

Worldbuilding Websites

• World Anvil
• Fantasy Name Generators

Fantasy Mapping Websites

• Dungeon Fog
• Inkarnate
• Wonderdraft
• ProFantasy Campaign Cartographer

Other Mapping Websites

• Mapbox
• Google Maps

Books

• Collaborative Worldbuilding for Writers and Gamers by Trent Hergenrader
• Building Imaginary Worlds: The Theory and History of Subcreation by Mark J.P. Wolf
• World-building: A Writer’s Guide to Constructing Star Systems and Life-Supporting Planets by Stephen L. Gillett and Ben Bova
• Wonderbook by Jeff Vandermeer

Worldbuilding Games

• Microscope by Lame Mage Productions
• The Quiet Year by Avery Alder
• Cartographers by Thunderworks Games

Narrative Games

• Fiasco by Bully Pulpit Games
• Once Upon a Time by Atlas Games
• For the Queen by Alex Roberts
• Untold Adventures Await by Hub Games

Narrative Tabletop Role-Playing Games

• Free League Publishing
• Magpie Games
• Evil Hat Productions

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