🏰 Create a Kingdom on the Spot
Welcome to the silliest way to build a fantasy kingdom: where you fill in the blanks and accidentally come up with a setting you might actually want to use.
Grab a pen, your imagination, and maybe a snack if you want to stay for awhile. You’re about to crown a ruler, start a minor rebellion, and possibly invent a highly controversial cheese.
✍️ Step 1: Fill in These Blanks
Before you scroll down, jot down the following:
- A color
- An adjective that sounds kind of insulting
- A made-up material (e.g., moonstone, ghostwood, breadite)
- A verb ending in “ing”
- Something you’d find in a kitchen
- A natural disaster
- A food that’s controversial
- A weird hobby
- A job title that sounds fake
- A very serious animal
- Something you’d shout in a moment of triumph
- A number
- A random bodily function
👑 Step 2: Insert into This Kingdom Description
Welcome to the Kingdom of [1]ia, a proud land known for its [2] traditions and abundant [3] deposits. The locals can often be found [4] while balancing [5] on their heads — a sacred rite passed down for generations.
The kingdom was founded shortly after the Great [6] of Year [12], when the ancient warlords of the land finally agreed on one thing: their shared love of [7]. This delicacy is now considered a national treasure, although it’s banned in all neighboring realms due to “moral reasons.”
At the heart of the capital city stands the Royal Spire, home to the ruling monarch — High [9] [10] the Third, who ascended the throne after defeating a rival in a fierce competition of [8].
Each year, citizens gather for the Grand Festival of [13], where the streets overflow with song, dance, and slightly confused livestock. The celebration ends with the ceremonial shout of “[11]!” echoing through the valley.
Come for the [3], stay for the [7], and beware the roaming bands of [10]s that guard the border with alarming enthusiasm.
🧠 Step 3: Reflect on the Chaos that has taken place on your page (In other words, Brainstorm)
Now that you’ve got your kingdom… ask yourself:
- Could this be expanded into a full country or region?
- What kind of people would live here?
- Why is [7] banned in neighboring kingdoms?
- Who would want to overthrow High [9] [10] the Third?
- What actually happens at the Festival of [13]?
Silly beginnings can turn into rich, layered stories. Humor lowers the stakes and sparks your creativity — so let yourself go off the rails and see what sticks!
🗺️ Bonus Challenge:
Draw a quick, scribbly map of [1]ia. Label:
- A mountain made of [3]
- A cursed forest full of [10]s
- A border town famous for [5]-juggling
And there you have it, friends! Feel free to share your creations in the comments and let me know if you’d like more writer mad libs! Take care!
By the Brooke 