Continuing the macro to micro approach to world building today we tackle cosmology——namely what it is and some ideas on how to develop your own.

In this episode we take a look at monetary systems: how to develop one, what they can be used for, and some other benefits they can provide to your world setting and overall world development narrative.

In this episode Chad introduces another part of world building that often gets overlooked, that is figuring out the system or systems of weights and measures being used in your world setting.

In this episode we take a look at calendars and timekeeping—namely some various ways you can use them in your world along with sharing some simple ways it can be done without causing too much extra work or headache on your...

Chad discusses some tips on how to craft a historical spine for your world/world setting--going for both the general history and the more regional/refined sorts of history. *New format adopted this episode.

In this episode of Cauldron of Worlds we'll be taking a look at how the creation of three simple guides can help make all your world building efforts more effective and consistent.

In this episode we talk about some of the basic elements that help build the foundation for future world design: developing and/or finding a touchstone, premise, and purpose for your world.

This is a simple summary of what you can expect from Cauldron of Worlds--what the focus and purpose of the series is in general. It also allows a sample of how things will sound (again in general).