fantasy realm

Made-up magical world

A fantasy realm is an imaginary world, typically in fiction or games, where magic, mythical creatures, and supernatural elements exist.

The term evokes medieval-inspired settings with dragons, elves, and wizards: The novel is set in a fantasy realm where magic is commonplace.

In gaming, players explore fantasy realms through quests and adventures.

The phrase can describe any richly imagined alternate world.

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mana · parallel universe · lost world · dragon · mythical beast · magical creature · magic · kingdom · hidden kingdom · enchanted castle · arcane · dreamscape · worldbuilding · sword and sorcery · grimoire · artifact · hero's journey · goblin

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ontological status

fantasy realmreal world

Tangible everyday existence

reality · physical world · the here and now · objective reality · earthly realm

mundanity

fantasy realmordinary life

Unremarkable daily experience

genre/mode

fantasy realmrealistic fiction

Invented yet plausible storytelling

historical setting · dystopia

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