Two writers on worldbuilding, fantasy, and whatever else comes to mind.

Ella Hansen

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I tend to write fantasy set in other worlds with the same essential rules as our own (no magic).  I also do conlangs.  You can find me on NaNoWriMo and ConWorkShop.

My long-term project (presently an unfinished mess) is supposed to be a tetralogy set in the Telian Commonwealth, a confederation of seaside kingdoms with a vaguely classical/early-modern aesthetic, in a world with no relation to our own.  The story follows the young high priest Cairod through the reigns of three powerful warlords, as he struggles against corrupt elites, a complacent and divided priesthood, warmongering rulers, and his own spiritual doubts.  Meanwhile, Arrond, the adopted younger son of a peripheral warlord-pretender, works his way through a priestly school, pursuing his philological interests and growing into a political role mired in controversy.

Outside of writing, my life involves a lot of walks to the playground with a very active toddler; homemade bread, yoghurt, and applesauce; long philosophical conversations with my husband; and tea.  I like mint chocolate.