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An image of a fantasy world enclosed in a clear globe with mosses and grasses clinging to it and the base of a tree rising from the top. It's one way to imagine a fantasy holy land.

Par-Isen: The Sacred Geography of the Paladins’ Holy Land

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Step inside Par-Isen, the holy land at the heart of Menelon — home to the Guardian Paladin Church, the Medini people, and fifteen years of Coralin's life.

A young priestess in red robes sits cross-legged on the floor before a blazing hearth. She is praying to the gods of her fantasy religion.

What the Gods Want: Faith-Forward Romantasy in Menelon

By Alesia Matson

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6 Min Read

Many fantasy novels keep gods at a distance. In this faith-forward romantasy, the God of Paladins has a will, a way, and the plot consequences that go with it.

A woma dressed in a gauzy, sparkly costume leans over to gaze down at a sparkling orange and yellow display. Magic systems in romantasy books describe visuals like this.

Magic Systems in Romantasy: Discover How Menelon’s Works

By Alesia Matson

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8 Min Read

How does Menelon's magic compare to ACOTAR and Fourth Wing? Meet the five classes of magic users, and discover and why miracles are something else entirely.

An old-style cartographer's map of a fantasy world. How to make a fantasy world feel real? A map's just the beginning!

How to Make a Fantasy World Feel Real—and Lived In

By Alesia Matson

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Exploring these 3 sure-fire fantasy worldbuilding tips will help writers and roleplaying gamers learn how to make a fantasy world feel real and lived-in.