World Templates & Genres

Talesmyth offers pre-built world templates for every type of storyteller. Whether you're running a tabletop RPG campaign or writing the next great novel, we have templates with organized sections for characters, locations, and story elements tailored to your medium.

🎲 Tabletop RPG Systems

Specialized templates for popular TTRPG systems with pre-loaded SRD data, character sheets, campaign tracking, and game-specific mechanics. Start your adventure with ready-to-play content that integrates seamlessly with your favorite system.

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Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition

Classic TTRPG worldbuilding with SRD data, campaign notes, and adventure tracking

Character Types

PlayerNPC

Location Types

CityContinentRegionTownVillageDistrictBuildingWilderness

Story Elements

BackgroundRaceClassLanguagePoisonAlignment
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Pathfinder 2nd Edition

Pathfinder 2nd Edition worldbuilding with rich character options and detailed mechanics

Character Types

PlayerNPC

Location Types

SettlementRegionNationLandmarkStructureDungeon

Story Elements

AncestryBackgroundClassHeritageConditionAlignment
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Dungeons & Dragons 2024

The latest Dungeons & Dragons with updated rules and modernized gameplay

Character Types

PlayerNPC

Location Types

CityContinentRegionTownVillageDistrictBuildingWilderness

Story Elements

BackgroundSpeciesClassLanguagePoisonAlignmentConditionMagic ItemDisease

📚 Book & Story Genres

Perfect for novelists, screenwriters, and storytellers. These templates provide structured frameworks for your creative work with genre-specific sections, character archetypes, location types, and story elements to help you build compelling narratives.

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Adventure

Worlds of action, exploration, and daring quests

Character Types

Main CharacterSupporting CharacterVillainMinor Character

Location Types

CityCountryTownVillageDungeonWildernessRuins

Story Elements

MissionTreasureOrganization
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Fantasy

Epic worlds of magic, quests, and ancient lore

Character Types

Main CharacterSupporting CharacterVillainMinor Character

Location Types

CityContinentRegionCountryTownVillageDistrictBuildingWilderness

Story Elements

RaceArchetypeLanguageMagicReligionFactionLineageFolklore
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Historical

Worlds set in specific historical periods with authentic details

Character Types

Main CharacterSupporting CharacterVillainMinor Character

Location Types

CityContinentRegionCountryTownVillageDistrictBuildingWilderness

Story Elements

TitleReligionOccupationSocial ClassTraditionFamilyFolklore
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Horror

Worlds of fear, darkness, and supernatural terror

Character Types

InvestigatorSurvivorVictimAntagonist

Location Types

CityCountryTownVillageDistrictBuildingWilderness

Story Elements

CreatureOrganizationSecretBelief
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Mystery

Worlds of intrigue, clues, and suspenseful investigations

Character Types

DetectiveSuspectVictimWitnessAccompliceMurderer

Location Types

Crime SceneCountryCityTownVillageDistrictBuildingWilderness

Story Elements

ClueMotiveAlibiRed HerringSecret
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Romance

Worlds of relationships, emotions, and heartfelt stories

Character Types

Main CharacterSupporting CharacterLove InterestRivalMinor Character

Location Types

CityRegionCountryTownVillageDistrictBuildingWilderness

Story Elements

ArchetypeAttractionConflictSecretChemistryMisunderstanding
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Science Fiction

Future worlds of technology, space, and discovery

Character Types

Main CharacterSupporting CharacterVillainMinor Character

Location Types

PlanetSystemShipBaseColonyCityDistrictBuilding

Story Elements

SpeciesCultureArchetypeLanguageTechnologyCorporationReligion
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Thriller

Worlds of suspense, danger, and high-stakes action

Character Types

Main CharacterSupporting CharacterVillainMinor Character

Location Types

CountryCityTownVillageDistrictBuildingWilderness

Story Elements

ConspiracyEvidenceOrganizationMystery
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Western

Worlds of frontier justice, adventure, and rugged landscapes

Character Types

Main CharacterSupporting CharacterVillainOutlawMinor Character

Location Types

TownCityRegionVillageBuildingHomesteadWilderness

Story Elements

OccupationFolkloreGroup

Template Structure

Each genre template follows a consistent structure organized into three main categories:

Character Types

Pre-defined character archetypes and roles common to the genre. These help you quickly populate your world with the right types of characters.

  • Main characters, supporting characters, villains
  • Genre-specific roles (investigators, victims, outlaws)
  • Relationship archetypes and dynamics

Location Types

Common locations and settings that appear in the genre. These provide a foundation for your world's geography and important places.

  • Cities, towns, and settlements
  • Natural features and landscapes
  • Genre-specific locations (castles, space stations, crime scenes)

Story Elements

Additional genre-specific elements that enhance your storytelling. These include unique concepts, mechanics, or themes central to the genre.

  • Magic systems, languages, or social structures
  • Genre conventions and tropes
  • Plot devices and story mechanics

Custom Worlds

Prefer to start from scratch? Choose "None" for genre and create a completely custom world with your own sections and structure. This gives you total freedom to build exactly the worldbuilding system you need.

Benefits of Custom Worlds

  • Complete creative control over structure
  • Create unique sections tailored to your story
  • Mix elements from multiple genres
  • Perfect for experimental or cross-genre projects

Getting Started

Ready to build your world? Here's how to get started with genre templates:

1. Choose Your Genre

Select a genre that matches your story type, or choose "None" for a custom world.

2. Review Template Structure

Explore the pre-configured sections and see what's included for your genre.

3. Customize and Expand

Add your own characters, locations, and story elements. Modify sections to fit your needs.

4. Start Creating

Begin populating your world with characters, locations, and stories using the organized structure.

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