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Hi everyone! Here is part two of a series analyzing worldbuilding in the Redwall series by Brian Jacques. If you haven't read the first post yet, here is the link . Today, we will be thoroughly analyzing the two main locations of the Redwall series along with a brief about lesser, general locations throughout the books. Because this focuses on architecture, it will be a guide for you to learn how to develop your locations, emphasizing buildings, in your story. WARNING: This series will contain blurbs from the actual books, so there will be multiple spoilers in this series. If you are planning on reading this series and want to avoid spoilers, please proceed with caution. Breakdown of worldbuilding: Structures When it comes to worldbuilding, you're going to want to make sure you have structures your characters live in or visit. As a result, it will be important they are adequately described to portray your world as realistic.  Materials The materials a building is made from will...

Hello everyone! While visiting a convention last year, I came across a stall selling the works of S.D. Smith, who is the author of the Green Ember. I heard about this book from a few influencers and friends, and decided to check it out. After reading it, it's my opinion that it's a true gem in juvenile fantasy literature and is also a great book for readers of all ages. What is the Green Ember about? The Green Ember is about two rabbits named Heather and Picket, who are siblings. They live in a clearing with their parents away from any other signs of life, and Heather often wonders why the only other rabbits she's interacted with are her immediate family. One day, tragedy strikes while the two are out on an errand, which leads them to embark on a wild adventure to reclaim the long-lost Green Ember, an emerald that can unite all of the rabbits in the woods. In the course of their adventure, the mystery about their isolation is revealed along with the heritage of a mysterious...