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.
Have you read City of Brass? This novel (and the other two in the trilogy) might inspire you.
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.
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.
Tbh they are very easily misinterpreted, I don’t really recommend unless they really have the knowledge to understand them
They are great if you just want to hear about their(Arabs) general life though
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.
Not an Arab, but perhaps, you should check out Arabian aspect of paganism? So far, I’ve seen characters “bending” sand with their weapon, preferably sword. Or you know, stealthy group of super-human assassins. But all these characters are forced to incorporate South Asian elements.
Yeah. Thats why im trying to get some more direct inspiration and not just get the classic Japanese style kind of powers.
South Asian
Japanese
Are you confusing South with East?
Ramadan defeated Godzilla, with the powers of starvation.
What the fuck?
