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70 Dystopian Fantasy Writing Prompts: Dark Worlds, Forbidden Magic & Rebellion

70 Dystopian Fantasy Writing Prompts: Dark Worlds, Forbidden Magic & Rebellion

Explore 70 dystopian fantasy writing prompts blending oppressive societies with forbidden magic, immortal rulers, controlled prophecies, magical surveillance, dragons, witches and rebellion. Discover plot prompts, titles, opening and closing lines, characters, settings and picture prompts designed to inspire dark and imaginative fantasy worlds. From kingdoms where magic must be registered to societies where dragons are imprisoned and dreams are harvested by the state, these prompts are perfect for writers looking to combine fantasy worldbuilding with the unsettling ideas and systems of dystopian fiction.

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