Guide to Creating Realistic Geography | Worlds Alive

Systemless Supplement by Panthalassa Entertainment

BUILD WORLDS THAT AREN’T JUST MAPS

For creators who know that a world is more than just ink on paper. This guide moves beyond the purely aesthetic to give you the keys to environmental logic. We don´t just show you where to put a mountain; we teach you how that mountain breathes, how it steals the rain from the plains, and how it carves the destiny of those living in its shadow. Master the invisible laws that turn a simple sketch into a believable, immersive reality. 

THE ANATOMY OF A PLANET

The first section breaks down the world into its vital signs: tectonics, atmospheric currents, the pulse of the oceans, and much more. Here, you’ll learn to build from the inside out. Discover how a shift in a marine current can transform a frozen wasteland into a thriving paradise, and how to use a scientifi rigor not as a cage, but as a springboard for boundless, coherent creativity.

FROM SCIENCE TO ADVENTURE

In the second part, we put theory into motion. We explore how geographical features aren’t just scenery, but the very origin of conflict and mystery. By observing how terrain dictates trade routes, creates natural barriers, and shapes the survival of its inhabitants, you will learn to transform your map into the foundation of your plot, ensuring that every valley or strait tells a story. 

EXPLORE VAYMORA

To bring it all together, we take you on a journey through Vaymora. A world designed following the guide systems. From the Bonavide abyss to the “Boiling Pot” of the Amber Sea, passing through the Karavata Ranges, we demonstrate how to apply every tool in this guide. See firsthand how the “Ice Serpent” of Reimalla protects entire continents and how a world without hot deserts an be more dangerous and fascinating than our own.

THE WORLDS ALIVE SERIES

This volume is a cornerstone of the Worlds Alive series: a growing library of toolboxes designed for the modern worldbuilder. Whether ou are defining the borders of a continent, the rituals of a lost tribe, or the streets of a sprawling metropolis, our guides ensure your creation feels deep, functional, and legendary.

Guide to Creating Realistic Geography | Worlds Alive is available through DriveThruRPG in PDF.

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