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In a moonlit scene with clouds and chaos, the antihero sits silhouetted atop his horse, carrying a banner. Are they morally gray or entirely compromised?

Antiheroes Used to Be Daring. Now They’re Just Default.

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Antiheroes are everywhere in fantasy and romantasy right now and that's why they've stopped being the interesting choice. A craft argument for why honor might be the real subversion.

An elephant dressed in a blue wizard's robe and carrying a glowing staff and lantern strides to the left of the screen. The wise old mentor is one of the fantasy tropes that still work --- if you know how to make them seem new!

Stop Apologizing for Fantasy Tropes. Make Them Work Instead!

By Alesia Matson

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Fantasy tropes that still work aren't lazy writing. Here's how we use forbidden love and the wise mentor in our own romantasy fiction - and you can, too!