by Huck Kahng (Author), Joo Hong Jeong (Illustrator), Cherie Chapman (Cover Design by)

The Ultimate Worldbuilding Toolkit for Writers and Creators

Struggling to build a fantasy world that feels real? Start with the bones of mythology.

Mythical Creatures: The Worldbuilding Guide to Korean Fantasy is your essential companion for crafting rich, immersive worlds rooted in Korean folklore. Whether you're writing a novel, designing a game, or building a campaign, this guide helps you weave legend, lore, and cultural depth into something entirely your own.

Inside, you'll get:

• A powerful bestiary - spirits, beasts, and deities with built-in story potential
• Worldbuilding exercises to develop unique cultures, creatures, and conflicts
• Insights on the cultural context and symbolic meaning of myths
• Tactics for blending traditional stories seamlessly into modern fantasy settings

Don't start from scratch-start with legend.

Your next great world begins here.

Award Winner!

Practical, fun, and weirdly motivating. [Huck Kahng] makes you want to write. I walked away with half a dozen ideas for stories, games, or just odd little creatures I want to sketch.

- Litarary Titan Gold Book

Reader's Favorite 5-Star Seal

⭐ 5.0 / 5.0

"Mythical Creatures is an excellent resource for both creators of fantasy worlds and those who want to learn more about Korean culture."

- Diana Lopez

⭐ 5.0 / 5.0

"Comprehensive, knowledgeable, and very easy to read. The narrative is engaging, and the author blends humor with scholarly insight. ... a fabulous manual."

- Marie-Hélène Fasquel

⭐ 5.0 / 5.0

"This is the first book I have read about Korean mythology, and it doesn't disappoint. . . . it excites readers' minds!"

- Divine Zape

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