These fantasy genre categories are inside Elementals of Nordica
Elementals of Nordica is unique to the fantasy genre because it doesn’t fall into a mainstream category. Most books written these days don’t, but I’m not kidding when I tell you that you can put the series into five different categories in fantasy.
And we haven’t even gotten to the science fiction, dystopian, and military genre bend. Some of you may call this speculative fiction. And I can see many reviewers and authorities in the field coming up with all sorts of weird labels for it. But when I’d first written Elementals of Nordica I had one goal in mind:
I wanted the series to be one of the most unique things ever written. I took a lot of elements, tropes, and other parts of what I liked from certain genres, and discarded what I didn’t like. Or didn’t know about. So, if you’ve come across today’s post but you’re unsure if Elementals of Nordica is for you, keep reading.
I’m sharing not just the categories that the series falls into; I’m also sharing how it falls into each.
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Fantasy Genre Category #1: Elemental Magic
Elemental magic hits the number one category in the fantasy genre because it’s most prevalent. But here’s the catch. I’m talking about more than just magic stemming from the four classical elements of air (wind), water, earth, and fire. You’re getting the Fifth Element, which I call spirit, plus some of what I call the “niche elements” of wood, blood, metal, and vapor (commonly known as smoke).
If you’re one who loves variety, you will get it in Elementals of Nordica from an elemental magic standpoint. But if you’re a purist who prefers just the four classical elements and perhaps the Fifth Element, then I guess my work won’t be a good fit.
Elemental magic is also the top magical system in Elementals of Nordica, which I’ll explain throughout both the series and spinoff series within the Renegades Epic. Every bit of magic involved in the Epic and the broader Elementals Universe stems from elemental magic, so you’re literally getting a heavy dose off the bat.
And better yet, I leave nothing to chance here. So although our main character, Sion Zona, is a wind wielder, it doesn’t mean I’m neglecting the other elements.
Elementals in all nine elements will get their turn at a POV:
- Spirit in Cymraeg Tales and Terrian Chronicles
- Fire in Deceived Mage
- Blood in Shadow Mage
- Water in Catenarian Chronicles
- Earth and Wood in Sentrys of Terrene
- Smoke in Chronicles of Rondure
- Metal in The Mercenaries
Category #2: Sword and Sorcery
My sword and sorcery portion of the fantasy genre stems straight from elemental magic. And although Elementals of Nordica and all but one series in the Renegades Epic is set in a modern-day society, sword and sorcery remains at the forefront — but without the simpler, straightforward plots.
When an elemental, an individual who can control the elements that are sometimes referred to in the world’s derogatory term as mutants, reaches level sixty-five in combat, a sword manifests in their hand.
Once a sword manifests, they evolve into a sword wielding Elemental Master. Elemental Masters only need to point, wave, and slash their sword to wield their element. No punch, kick, or other body combos required, as is the case of elementals who have yet to reach the level. However, an Elemental Master may continue to use hand combos when they evoke simple maneuvers, given the light energy cost.
But when an Elemental Master gains a sword, every movement grows stronger. So a simple wind gust doubles in strength when an Elemental Master uses their sword. But if they were to try such a strong gust without a sword, it would make for a higher energy cost. Their advanced moves grow stronger as well, also without an extra energy cost.
Sound crazy? It makes more sense in the actual books, themselves.
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Category #3: Epic Fantasy
Although I have set Elementals of Nordica into a modern day society, it still identifies as an epic fantasy. For one, we’re in a different world that in which fantasy remains at the forefront. That fits the epic fantasy moniker.
However, its tropes set this one into the epic category of the fantasy genre. We’re looking at chosen ones whose significance to their world will save humankind. And of course, such significance only means one thing:
A few powerful madmen bent on controlling the masses realize that these protagonists are threats to them and want nothing more than to get rid of them.
If you’re lucky enough to read Chronicles of Rondure, believe it or not, it really outlines the epic fantasy tropes found in Elementals of Nordica. Even if the work doesn’t even take place in the same world. Now, you don’t need to read the work to understand the series. But Chronicles of Rondure provides sensational background information on the tropes later found in the Epic.
Category #4: Contemporary Fantasy
Some of you may even call it urban fantasy, but I like to think of Elementals of Nordica as contemporary fantasy.
When I think of urban fantasy, I think of a few things. For one, it takes place strictly in urban areas, or mainly in urban areas. And while many of my works are set in urban areas, most don’t deal with magical creatures or anything like them.
You’re not getting werewolves, vampires, or anything of the sort here. And trope-wise, I see absolutely nothing in Elementals of Nordica as it would relate to urban fantasy.
Therefore, I’ll call it contemporary fantasy with its scientifically-advanced society whose tech outweighs even what we find here on Earth. We’re looking at unmanned tanks that can fire elemental maneuvers, watches that display these cool holograms for texting and facetime, invisible weaponry, supersoldiers, you get the picture.
Category #5: Military Fantasy
Next to elemental magic, I definitely call Elementals of Nordica a military fantasy. But I placed it at #5 on the list because I feel that I’m saving the best for last.
In Elementals of Nordica, our main cast is at war with a superpower called Tamuria. Over in the World of Rondure, you’ll discover that Bastille is just as bad if not worse than Tamuria. Yes, a resistance is building in each work to challenge this superpower.
In Elementals of Nordica, it’s the Free Republic of Nordica. Over in Rondure, it’s a ragtag group of underground dissenters called the Insurrexxion, who probably would not have a chance against the big boys if, well, you’ll just have to read Chronicles of Rondure to find out.
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