The Ultimate Worldbuilding Toolkit for Writers and Creators
Struggling to build a fantasy world that feels real? Start with the bones of mythology.
Mythical Creatures: The Worldbuilding Guide to Korean Fantasy is your essential companion for crafting rich, immersive worlds rooted in Korean folklore. Whether you're writing a novel, designing a game, or building a campaign, this guide helps you weave legend, lore, and cultural depth into something entirely your own.
Inside, you'll get:
- A powerful bestiary - spirits, beasts, and deities with built-in story potential
- Worldbuilding exercises to develop unique cultures, creatures, and conflicts
- Insights on the cultural context and symbolic meaning of myths
- Tactics for blending traditional stories seamlessly into modern fantasy settings
Don't start from scratch-start with legend.
Your next great world begins here.
Award Winner!
Practical, fun, and weirdly motivating. [Huck Kahng] makes you want to write. I walked away with half a dozen ideas for stories, games, or just odd little creatures I want to sketch.
- Litarary Titan Gold Book
Reader's Favorite 5-Star Seal
⭐ 5.0 / 5.0
"Mythical Creatures is an excellent resource for both creators of fantasy worlds and those who want to learn more about Korean culture."
- Diana Lopez
⭐ 5.0 / 5.0
"Comprehensive, knowledgeable, and very easy to read. The narrative is engaging, and the author blends humor with scholarly insight. ... a fabulous manual."
- Marie-Hélène Fasquel
⭐ 5.0 / 5.0
"This is the first book I have read about Korean mythology, and it doesn't disappoint. . . . it excites readers' minds!"
- Divine Zape
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Nestbooks
Published: 06/30/2025
ISBN: 9781069018328
Pages: 274
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.74d