Im looking for some writing inspiration. Im looking for not so known elements of different cultures that would make incredible powers.
OP, you should probably go read 1001 Arabian Nights.
Yeah I should. Thanks for the recommendation.
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Yeah. Thats why im trying to get some more direct inspiration and not just get the classic Japanese style kind of powers.
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South Asian
Japanese
Are you confusing South with East?
Look up Jinn. While plenty of people get the general “genie” stereotype there’s a lot more to Jinn/Djinn Mythology to be explored that can give inspiration. Such as ones that… tickle you to death… cuz… why not.
Ramadan defeated Godzilla, with the powers of starvation.
The best writing inspiration comes from reading!
I recommend the holy Quran.
There are also some excellent audiobooks now of the Qu’ran on audible, and torrents. I read a new-ish translation by prof Abdel Haleem, it was very well done.
and the hadith as well! i only have the six books and the four books but there’s a lot!
lol at our downvotes.
I can see who they are, and it’s the Islamophobic new-atheist types that migrated from reddit.
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The OP is asking for inspiration related to a specific culture. Secluded boredom will not help you learn about things to write about a specific culture.
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You’re completely missing the point of the OP. Reread his post and then reread yours to see how your’s is not helpful to his goals.
Have you looked at 1001 Arabian Nights? Loads of fantasy and sci fi in there that might help. Jinn, mermaids, immortal space travellers, I read a fair few of them as a kid and they were cool.
OP, you need to check out Path of Achra!
The game is fantastic in its own right, and I don’t know if it’s directly related to any Arabic mythos/lore or if it’s just one person’s inspired creation, but there are tons of characters, cultures, gods and elemental powers to check out that are all along the lines of what you’re looking for I think.
Can you give example?
I cannot understand what you mean by powers.
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Any kind of anime like powers inspired by a culture. For example. A bird man with incredible force Sun fueled powers, or a Woman can turn into a Snake, or a silent assasin that confuses their victims with their whistling.
Have you read City of Brass? This novel (and the other two in the trilogy) might inspire you.
What the fuck?
