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How do stories depict magical worlds that are not primarily defined by an overarching struggle between cosmic good and evil?
This thread explores magical realms that, while containing challenges or antagonists, are not fundamentally structured around a cosmic battle between good and evil. It originates with worlds that are simply different and wondrous, evolving to include complex societies, moral ambiguities, or even worlds where magic itself is a neutral force.
How the idea moved: 1 landmark works
Oz is a land with dangers and a 'wicked' witch, but it's also filled with diverse, often quirky, inhabitants and wonders, not a land under constant threat of total annihilation by an ultimate evil.
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