by Michael Schustereit | Jul 29, 2025 | Michael Schustereit
Let’s discuss the various orders that worship Aleara and how they fit into the worldbuilding. There are three orders: Order of Valor, Order of Justice, and the Order of Nature. They each serve a specific purpose. Order of Valor: Paladins These are the martial...
by Michael Schustereit | Jul 23, 2025 | Michael Schustereit, Mystic Vault Society
Let’s talk about gods, and I need to do this without unveiling too much, so bear with me. In Rise of the Veilbreaker, arriving September 1st on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other booksellers, we introduce several gods. I’ll share more about them...
by Michael Schustereit | Jul 15, 2025 | Michael Schustereit, Mystic Vault Society
Without a sound magic system, worldbuilding falls apart. Where does magic come from? Who can use it? What is the cost of tapping into such power? How does magic advance the narrative? Does it aid the protagonist or hinder them? What if there is an imbalance between...
by Thomas Schustereit | Jun 25, 2025 | Michael Schustereit
Hello, and welcome. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been captivated by the gravitational pull of other worlds. From the sprawling decks of starships charting unknown galaxies to the hallowed halls of forgotten kingdoms where magic still lingers, science fiction...
