Exploring the Realism of Medieval Society and Elite Professions in Fantasy Worldbuilding

This chapter delves into the insights provided by the book Thief by Lisa J. Steele regarding the economy of France and the lives of peasants during the high middle ages. The discussion also touches on the integration of trades, occupations, and social strata in worldbuilding, utilizing the example of mages as an elite profession with class-based regulations and opportunities.