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Worldbuilding & storyworld systems · Working

Mythology

Also called: lore

ELI5

A project's deeper system of history, supernatural logic, beliefs and long-running mysteries.

Used in conversation

“The deck names the mythology; now the character and scene choices need to support it.”

Pitch context

You may encounter this in a series pitch, pilot process, writers' room or commissioning conversation.

Why it matters: Helps describe who the project follows, where it lives and what kind of experience it promises.

Connected terms

  • LoreThe search label “Lore” can route to both entries.
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