A massive forest fire is raging in your world. How did it start? Was it natural, accidental, or intentional? Share who, or what is responsible.

Attached is the prologue to a novel I am working on. I haven’t written (creatively) in years. I find myself using what I feel to be too much “concise” language that is unnatural. Our modern world requires one to articulate oneself clearly. Novels, in my estimation, exist to escape from our world. As such I am consistently second guessing my writing as I work through this novel. I read novels, but is my writing too… sterile? As I attempt to “contaminate” it with prose, I wonder if I am actually painting a picture, or just muddying my ideas with excessive character count? I know my formatting is f*cked. It’s my first creative writing project in years. It will take me time to figure that out. But I ask, how does it read? Can you see it? Let me know. -J.R. *Note* The web preview (at least on tablet) does not contain the entirety of the passage. You may have to download it to read it all.

Lightlice are members of the rodentia family, living exclusively on the southwestern edges of Nortia. They have adapted to the expansive cave systems, being quite small and nimble. Their name comes from them usually being viewed as pests and the crystals that protrude out of their backs. These crystals can vary in colour, usually a yellowish-green or a light blue. Lightlice crystals are components in alchemy and magic. Female lightlice do not have these crystals, and are larger than the males. They keep to the dark and are highly aggressive. It's advised to keep your distance from large lightlice that have no crystal protrusions. Male lightlice are small, along with the additions of the crystals that are highly sought after. They are docile and make for better pets. Males will try to impress the females with their singing abilities. Sometimes, males will come together and form a 'band'. If the female is impressed with the performance, the lead will leave to mate. Lightlice have been hunted for their magical components, pushing them deeper into the caves and out of more populated areas. They can be kept as exotic pets, usually only for mages and alchemists, for their crystals do eventually regrow. All in all, they're just silly little guys. :)

This is your first stop! Drop a quick hello and tell us: Your name (or creator alias) The kind of world or story you’re building Your biggest inspiration Doesn’t have to be fancy — a few sentences is perfect. We’re here to connect, collaborate, and create together. 🚀⚒️

I was curious what artistic medium people here were conveying their worlds in? I personally I've been creating worlds and stories in my head since I can remember but I've never really found a way to get them out of my head. At the moment I'm giving writing a go and working on Helm Knights (I may change the name later). How is everyone else sharing their worlds or are other people also struggling to find a medium that works for them?