January 2025

Mapping the Magic: A Guide to Fantasy’s Many Systems

Let’s talk magic. It’s the bread and butter of fantasy, isn’t it? The thing that turns a good story into something downright enchanting. If you’re anything like me, you’ve come across all sorts of magical systems while reading, and it’s impossible not to notice how different authors put their own spin on it. Some like to map out every single rule and consequence (Sanderson, I’m looking at you), while others leave magic as a mysterious force we just have to trust (Tolkien, we’re all still guessing).

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Ancient Trees and Timeless Tales: The Defynnog Yews of Wales

The Defynnog yews in Wales are a marvel—living relics that bridge history and myth. Some claim these venerable trees are over 5,000 years old, while others suggest they’ve “only” stood for 1,500 years. Regardless, they’ve witnessed an astonishing sweep of human history.

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When the World Went Boom: How a Supervolcano Reshaped Humanity

Seventy-four thousand years ago, the world didn’t end—but it sure gave it a shot. On the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the Toba supervolcano erupted in a cataclysm so enormous it makes every cinematic volcano disaster look laughable. Pompeii? Amateur hour. Dante’s Peak? A warm-up act. Even Mount Doom from The Lord of the Rings wouldn’t

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