The Best 75+ Fantasy Writing Prompts for Authors

As a writer with a deep passion for the fantasy genre, I have always been drawn to the limitless possibilities that come with fantasy stories.

From reading the adventures of Dorothy, Alice, and a couple of kids who went through a wardrobe to watching Wesley and Buttercup, the Goblin King, and Conan hefting the coolest sword ever put to film, I was hooked on the genre from day one.

And now that I get to create fantastical worlds of my own, I’m happy to share what I’ve learned from those masterful works – and countless more like them – with other writers and aspiring creatives.

In this article, we will explore some of the best fantasy writing prompts that will help you start writing your own good fantasy story.

75+ Fantasy Writing Prompts

Writing fantasy elements can be a great way to explore your imagination and create unique and exciting worlds. Whether you’re looking for ideas to get your creative juices flowing or want to get some practice writing in the fantasy genre, these 75+ fantasy writing prompts can help get you started.

I hope that one of these will help prompt a great story idea for you!

1. A cursed artifact that grants extraordinary powers, but at a heavy cost.
2. A world in which magic is outlawed, and those caught using it are punished.
3. A powerful sorcerer who has been forgotten by time. She was once renowned for her power and influence but has retreated into a shell of her former being.
4. A magical creature whose existence is a closely guarded secret. This creature is so rare and mysterious that most people don’t even know its existence.
5. A kingdom ruled by a tyrant who wields a forgotten magic until a little girl discovers the source of his magical power.
6. A magical item that can grant its owner any wish that they desire in exchange for years of life. The bigger the wish, the more life lost in exchange.
7. A powerful witch who has been cursed by an ancient evil is accidentally freed by an unbelieving history teacher, and is now unable to use her magic.
8. A prosperous and peaceful kingdom ruled by a wise and benevolent queen is attacked by a mirror kingdom full of duplicates who are the opposite of the inhabitants.
9. A powerful wizard who was once respected and feared but now has been exiled from their homeland.
10. An evil wizard and his followers are hunting a rare, powerful creature through the realm.
11. A powerful sorceress who is gathering dark forces in an attempt to take over the world.
12. A tropical island that only appears once every hundred years and is said to be full of powerful magic, untold riches, and strange creatures.
13. A powerful wizard who has been trapped in a magical prison and is unable to escape.
14. A mysterious artifact that holds the key to a powerful spell that could be used for great good or great evil.
15. A kingdom that is ruled by a powerful necromancer who can bring the dead back to life.
16. A mysterious underground temple is said to be haunted by a powerful spirit that can grant great power to anyone who can find it.
17. A powerful wizard who has been cursed with immortality and is unable to die. The wizard lives alone, in misery, until one day, a strange young woman visits him.
18. A magical forest that is said to be home to a powerful creature that is both feared and respected by the townsfolk who live nearby.
19. A kingdom in which the magical arts are forbidden and those who practice them are punished.
20. A magical artifact that can control time in any way that its owner desires.
21. A tall, mysterious tower, said to be the home of a powerful being that can grant any wish, appears in a new town each night.
22. A depowered wizard who was once respected and feared must regain his scepter from the rival who stole his powers.
23. A reclusive writer discovers proof of a mysterious island that is said to be the home of an ancient god.
24. A mysterious book that is said to contain the secrets of the gods and can be used for great power.
25. A group of adventurers searches for a long-lost artifact that was left by an ancient alien species.
26. A rogue dragon terrorizes a remote village in search of its lost egg.
27. A novelist with writer’s block discovers she has the power to see people’s thoughts.
28. An ancient curse is unleashed when a young woman buys an old round table said to be once owned by King Arthur.
29. Two warring kingdoms must unite to face a more significant threat when their deceased soldiers rise up against them.
30. A powerful warlock is resurrected after centuries of being dormant.
31. A new and deadly plague ravages the land. It’s up to a reluctant bounty hunter to gather the magical elements to break the curse.
32. A group of knights must find and rescue their king, who’s gone missing in a magical castle.
33. A lost city is discovered deep in the jungle, where the people haven’t aged for centuries.
34. A young apprentice wizard discovers a dark secret about her mentor.
35. A mighty demon is summoned by accident and wreaks havoc on a small town.
36. A group of rebels fights back against an oppressive aristocracy intent on owning all the world’s scarce water.
37. A powerful artifact must be destroyed to save the world from annihilation.
38. A young prince must reclaim his throne from an evil usurper.
39. A young woman learns she is the descendant of a powerful sorceress.
40. A group of heroes travels to the underworld to rescue a loved one from Hades.
41. A powerful genie is freed from its lamp and causes chaos, wild with long-forgotten unrestrained power.
42. A small fishing village threatened by a tsunami discovers a lost underwater city that holds the key to its survival.
43. A young boy discovers he is the last surviving member of a long-dead civilization.
44. An immortal witch hunts down the descendants of those who wronged her centuries ago.
45. A group of mercenaries must protect a town from a horde of monsters.
46. A young woman must navigate a labyrinth to retrieve a powerful artifact that can save her ailing mother.
47. A powerful wizard must enlist the help of other worlds to save his own from a cosmic threat.
48. A group of warriors must journey to the edge of the world to defeat a great evil that lives just beyond it.
49. A small village transforms into a powerful and magical kingdom overnight.
50. An enchanted forest drives people mad who enter it.
51. A forgotten temple is discovered in the desert, housing great treasures and a terrible curse.
52. A group of rebels fights against a tyrannical ghost king.
53. A young girl accidentally wakes a group of cryptids living in a nearby forest.
54. A dying mage tasks his apprentice with finding a forbidden spell that will never allow him to die.
55. A group of young rival mages must band together to break a curse affecting their families.
56. A town plagued by a creature that only comes out during the day.
57. A demon hunter teams up with the very demon she hunts to defeat a greater evil.
58. A coven of witches discovers that their abilities are amplified when they attack each other.
59. An apprentice mage tries out a powerful spell that goes terribly wrong.
60. A group of adventurers must find a way to a hidden city without being detected by a massive sea monster.
61. A dystopian society is governed by a group of people who possess god-like abilities.
62. A team of assassins attempts to overthrow an evil queen in one final attempt for freedom.
63. A kingdom ruled by nine magical beings is threatened by an outside force.
64. A race against time where a hero must retrieve a possessed object that can stop a war.
65. A group of knights tries to break a siege by using their brains instead of brawn.
66. A town is cursed with eternal night, and it’s up to a group of teens to break it by finding a sun stone.
67. A hunter must capture a beast that is said to have the ability to heal anything.
68. A jester who is more than he seems uses his wit to outsmart a cunning vampire.
69. A group of orphaned children discovers they have the ability to control elemental magic.
70. A knight and a thief team up to find a legendary sword that each of them desires for their own ends.
71. Society is separated by class and wealth, where currency is magic itself.
72. A small child finds that on her seventh birthday, she can make any wish come true.
73. A runaway boy discovers real-life ogres living under his town’s streets.
74. A woman sees a unicorn in the woods and becomes obsessed with finding it again.

Using Writing Prompts for Fantasy Stories

Writing prompts can be a stimulating source of creativity, helping to generate original ideas for fantasy stories.

When using fantasy fiction writing prompts, it’s essential to consider them as inspiration rather than strict guidelines; they should be used as jumping-off points from which you can create unique stories and characters.

Start by thinking about the world where your story will take place – is it a medieval kingdom? A magical forest? An urban setting filled with supernatural elements?

Once you know where the story is set, consider what kind of characters inhabit this fantasy world: do they wield magic? Are there mythical creatures or powerful wizards involved? What technology exists to counter the magic?

Contemplate the interactions between characters and their outside world, then use that knowledge to form a captivating storyline.

You may also want to consider any special abilities or magical powers that could be attributed to certain characters in your story – does the main character possess extraordinary powers or knowledge that helps them on their journey?

Is there a powerful sorcerer who acts as an antagonist throughout the narrative? Can someone bring dragons back from extinction through dark magic?

Thinking about these kinds of details can help make your story more dynamic and immersive for readers.

Finally, edit ruthlessly before submitting anything – every scene should move the plot forward somehow, so keep only those elements that contribute something meaningful to your work.

Using writing prompts can help spark creativity and provide a jumping-off point for an imaginative fantasy story!

How to Use AI to Develop Ideas for Fantasy Stories

Yes! AI story generators such as Sudowrite are amazing at giving you fantastic ideas for fantasy stories. They are particularly amazing if you’re experiencing writer’s block. Check out how I used Sudowrite below!

First, I logged in and went to the “brainstorm” section of Sudowrite. I clicked “world building”.

I entered my prompt for ideas, and then the program gave me lots of ideas that I could either give “thumbs up” or “thumbs down.”

I would then be able to use my brainstormed ideas to either help prompt the program to start writing my story or I could use the ideas to write my own.

As with all AI writing tools, you’ll need to do tons of editing and proofing in order to create a great story.

Please don’t think that AI-generated stories are good enough with no human input! I’ve found that AI tools are best at simply brainstorming and providing the human writer with new and interesting ideas that they might not have thought of otherwise.

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Final Thoughts

Writing an epic fantasy story is an art, and it can be tremendously rewarding. With the right writing prompts, authors are able to access a treasure trove of ideas that can help set their fantasy books apart.

Our list of 75+ fantastic fantasy writing prompts has given you plenty to work with, whether you’re looking for dark, magical worlds, intricate narratives, or something completely unique.

So get out there and create unforgettable tales of epic adventure!

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