Grimdark fantasy has dominated the genre for over a decade, reminding us of the worst parts of our reality. When did fantasy literature stop giving us a fantasy to escape to, a better world to dream of living in? Indie author Bear explores the present state of the fantasy genre and offers an alternative type of story with her series, The Vitmar Chronicles, which strives to show that you don't need to save the world to be the hero of your own story.
Do We Need a Better Fantasy?
Jukka-Pekka "Jippu" Venttola, Amy "Bear Wiseman" Wiseman
Room 101 A, – (45 min)