Im looking for some writing inspiration. Im looking for not so known elements of different cultures that would make incredible powers.

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    7 months ago

    Have you read City of Brass? This novel (and the other two in the trilogy) might inspire you.

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    7 months ago

    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.

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      7 months ago

      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.

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        and the hadith as well! i only have the six books and the four books but there’s a lot!

        lol at our downvotes.

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          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

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    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.