
Who's the Cosmere Cat Lady? | Late 2024 Words of Brandon
Shardcast: The Brandon Sanderson Podcast
Cultural Foundations of Magic Systems
This chapter explores the intricate relationship between cultural identity and the development of magic systems in fictional worlds, emphasizing their limitations and uniqueness. The speakers discuss how national identities and societal structures influence magical practices, using the case of King Rayosham to illustrate cultural shifts in magic. Through various examples, they examine the dynamic interplay of migration, ancestry, and cultural evolution, leading to distinct magical traditions and identities.
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