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Peasant Magazine, Issue One - October 1st 2023

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101 Historical Fantasy Short Story Writing Prompts

Do you want to write a historical fantasy short story for Peasant Magazine, but you're used to writing novels instead of short stories? Well, good news: We've created a long list of writing prompts that may help you to come up with ideas that are suitable for a short story.

The list below was produced by ChatGPT, which unfortunately is short on imagination and sometimes repeats itself.

  1. In medieval Europe, a young alchemist discovers a potion that grants the power of invisibility.
  2. A samurai is tasked with hunting down a rogue sorcerer who threatens the stability of feudal Japan.
  3. In ancient Egypt, a pharaoh's tomb is discovered to contain not only riches but also cursed artifacts.
  4. A Celtic warrior is bestowed with the ability to control the elements by ancient druidic magic.
  5. A Viking explorer stumbles upon a hidden island inhabited by mythical creatures.
  6. In feudal Japan, a ninja is hired to steal a powerful artifact from a rival clan's stronghold.
  7. A Roman legionnaire encounters a group of faeries deep in the forests of Britannia.
  8. In medieval Europe, a witch is accused of summoning demons to wreak havoc on a small village.
  9. A Persian prince is granted the power to communicate with animals by a mystical genie.
  10. In ancient China, a scholar uncovers a forgotten library filled with books of arcane knowledge.
  11. A medieval knight is cursed to transform into a werewolf under the light of the full moon.
  12. In the courts of medieval France, a sorceress uses her powers to manipulate the outcome of political intrigue.
  13. A Native American shaman summons the spirits of the forest to aid his tribe in times of need.
  14. In ancient Greece, a hero must navigate the labyrinth of the Minotaur to rescue their loved one.
  15. A Celtic bard possesses a harp that can control the minds of those who hear its music.
  16. In feudal Japan, a demon possesses the body of a powerful warlord, threatening to plunge the country into chaos.
  17. A Viking seeress prophesies the coming of a great hero who will unite the clans and drive out foreign invaders.
  18. In medieval Europe, a young girl discovers she is descended from a line of powerful witches.
  19. A Persian vizier uses dark magic to manipulate the minds of the royal court and seize power for himself.
  20. In ancient China, a dragon is awakened from its slumber and wreaks havoc on the countryside.
  21. A Roman gladiator discovers a hidden arena where mythical beasts are pitted against each other for the entertainment of dark forces.
  22. In medieval England, a knight embarks on a quest to retrieve a legendary sword said to be forged by the gods.
  23. A Mayan prince is granted the power to control the weather by the ancient gods of his people.
  24. In feudal Japan, a ronin encounters a wandering monk who teaches them the secret arts of ki manipulation.
  25. A Celtic princess is gifted a cloak that grants her the ability to turn invisible at will.
  26. In ancient Egypt, a cursed mummy awakens from its slumber and seeks revenge on those who disturbed its tomb.
  27. A Persian sorcerer creates a golem to protect his people from invading armies.
  28. In medieval Europe, a group of knights must battle an army of undead warriors raised by a necromancer.
  29. A Native American warrior is granted the ability to shape-shift into a mighty bear by the spirits of the forest.
  30. In ancient Greece, a young boy discovers he is the son of a god and must embark on a quest to prove himself worthy of his divine heritage.
  31. A Celtic druid uncovers an ancient prophecy foretelling the return of a great evil.
  32. In feudal Japan, a cursed katana possesses whoever wields it, driving them to madness and bloodlust.
  33. A Roman centurion encounters a group of sirens who lure sailors to their doom with their enchanting songs.
  34. In medieval Europe, a village is plagued by a werewolf terrorizing the countryside every full moon.
  35. A Mayan priestess is chosen to be the vessel for a powerful spirit, granting her incredible magical abilities.
  36. In ancient China, a scholar discovers a hidden valley inhabited by immortal beings.
  37. A Persian prince is sent on a quest to retrieve a magical artifact that can restore balance to the world.
  38. In medieval England, a group of witches is accused of summoning a demon to do their bidding.
  39. A Native American medicine woman discovers a plant that grants visions of the future.
  40. In ancient Greece, a hero must navigate the treacherous waters of the sea to retrieve the golden fleece.
  41. A Celtic warrior is bestowed with the power of prophecy by the ancient gods of his people.
  42. In feudal Japan, a samurai is haunted by the vengeful spirit of a rival he killed in battle.
  43. A Roman scholar uncovers an ancient map leading to a hidden city of gold in the jungles of South America.
  44. In medieval Europe, a group of knights must protect a sacred artifact from falling into the hands of an evil sorcerer.
  45. A Mayan prince discovers a portal to another realm inhabited by powerful spirits.
  46. In ancient China, a dragon is awakened from its slumber and wreaks havoc on the countryside.
  47. A Persian vizier uses dark magic to manipulate the minds of the royal court and seize power for himself.
  48. In medieval England, a knight embarks on a quest to retrieve a legendary sword said to be forged by the gods.
  49. A Mayan prince is granted the power to control the weather by the ancient gods of his people.
  50. In feudal Japan, a ronin encounters a wandering monk who teaches them the secret arts of ki manipulation.
  51. A Celtic princess is gifted a cloak that grants her the ability to turn invisible at will.
  52. In ancient Egypt, a cursed mummy awakens from its slumber and seeks revenge on those who disturbed its tomb.
  53. A Persian sorcerer creates a golem to protect his people from invading armies.
  54. In medieval Europe, a group of knights must battle an army of undead warriors raised by a necromancer.
  55. A Native American warrior is granted the ability to shape-shift into a mighty bear by the spirits of the forest.
  56. In ancient Greece, a young boy discovers he is the son of a god and must embark on a quest to prove himself worthy of his divine heritage.
  57. A Celtic druid uncovers an ancient prophecy foretelling the return of a great evil.
  58. In feudal Japan, a cursed katana possesses whoever wields it, driving them to madness and bloodlust.
  59. A Roman centurion encounters a group of sirens who lure sailors to their doom with their enchanting songs.
  60. In medieval Europe, a village is plagued by a werewolf terrorizing the countryside every full moon.
  61. A Mayan priestess is chosen to be the vessel for a powerful spirit, granting her incredible magical abilities.
  62. In ancient China, a scholar discovers a hidden valley inhabited by immortal beings.
  63. A Persian prince is sent on a quest to retrieve a magical artifact that can restore balance to the world.
  64. In medieval England, a group of witches is accused of summoning a demon to do their bidding.
  65. A Native American medicine woman discovers a plant that grants visions of the future.
  66. In ancient Greece, a hero must navigate the treacherous waters of the sea to retrieve the golden fleece.
  67. A Celtic warrior is bestowed with the power of prophecy by the ancient gods of his people.
  68. In feudal Japan, a samurai is haunted by the vengeful spirit of a rival he killed in battle.
  69. A Roman scholar uncovers an ancient map leading to a hidden city of gold in the jungles of South America.
  70. In medieval Europe, a group of knights must protect a sacred artifact from falling into the hands of an evil sorcerer.
  71. A Mayan prince discovers a portal to another realm inhabited by powerful spirits.
  72. In ancient China, a dragon is awakened from its slumber and wreaks havoc on the countryside.
  73. A Persian vizier uses dark magic to manipulate the minds of the royal court and seize power for himself.
  74. In medieval England, a knight embarks on a quest to retrieve a legendary sword said to be forged by the gods.
  75. A Mayan prince is granted the power to control the weather by the ancient gods of his people.
  76. In feudal Japan, a ronin encounters a wandering monk who teaches them the secret arts of ki manipulation.
  77. A Celtic princess is gifted a cloak that grants her the ability to turn invisible at will.
  78. In ancient Egypt, a cursed mummy awakens from its slumber and seeks revenge on those who disturbed its tomb.
  79. A Persian sorcerer creates a golem to protect his people from invading armies.
  80. In medieval Europe, a group of knights must battle an army of undead warriors raised by a necromancer.
  81. A Native American warrior is granted the ability to shape-shift into a mighty bear by the spirits of the forest.
  82. In ancient Greece, a young boy discovers he is the son of a god and must embark on a quest to prove himself worthy of his divine heritage.
  83. A Celtic druid uncovers an ancient prophecy foretelling the return of a great evil.
  84. In feudal Japan, a cursed katana possesses whoever wields it, driving them to madness and bloodlust.
  85. A Roman centurion encounters a group of sirens who lure sailors to their doom with their enchanting songs.
  86. In medieval Europe, a village is plagued by a werewolf terrorizing the countryside every full moon.
  87. A Mayan priestess is chosen to be the vessel for a powerful spirit, granting her incredible magical abilities.
  88. In ancient China, a scholar discovers a hidden valley inhabited by immortal beings.
  89. A Persian prince is sent on a quest to retrieve a magical artifact that can restore balance to the world.
  90. In medieval England, a group of witches is accused of summoning a demon to do their bidding.
  91. A Native American medicine woman discovers a plant that grants visions of the future.
  92. In ancient Greece, a hero must navigate the treacherous waters of the sea to retrieve the golden fleece.
  93. A Celtic warrior is bestowed with the power of prophecy by the ancient gods of his people.
  94. In feudal Japan, a samurai is haunted by the vengeful spirit of a rival he killed in battle.
  95. A Roman scholar uncovers an ancient map leading to a hidden city of gold in the jungles of South America.
  96. In medieval Europe, a group of knights must protect a sacred artifact from falling into the hands of an evil sorcerer.
  97. A Mayan prince discovers a portal to another realm inhabited by powerful spirits.
  98. In ancient China, a dragon is awakened from its slumber and wreaks havoc on the countryside.
  99. A Persian vizier uses dark magic to manipulate the minds of the royal court and seize power for himself.
  100. In medieval England, a knight embarks on a quest to retrieve a legendary sword said to be forged by the gods.
  101. A Mayan prince is granted the power to control the weather by the ancient gods of his people.


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