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Fantasy is a genre of art that uses magic and other supernatural forms as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. The genre is generally distinguished from science fiction and horror by overall look, feel, and theme of the individual work, though there is a great deal of overlap between the three (collectively known as speculative fiction). In its broadest sense, fantasy covers works by many writers, artists, and musicians, from ancient myths and legends, to many recent works embraced by a wide audience today.

As with other forms of speculative fiction, actions and events in fantasy very often differ from those possible in consensus reality. In many cases, especially in older works of fantasy but in many modern works as well, this is explained by means of divine intervention, magic, or other supernatural forces. In other cases, most frequently in works of modern fantasy in the high fantasy subgenre, the story might take place in a fantasy world that is wholly different from our own, complete with distinct laws of nature that permit magic.

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@k1nkyb0dy we are the generation me. narcissism epidemic. Also the most anxious and depressed gen. Everyone wants fame. Its a fantasy land.
Bisfor (Brandi) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:31:23 -0000
@k1nkyb0dy we are the generation me. narcissism epidemic. Also the most anxious and depressed gen. Everyone wants fame. Its a fantasy land.
I love buildings like this. It is my quirky New York fantasy apartment. It even has a mansard roof! http://bit.ly/6cv4ia
katesilver (katesilver) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:31:16 -0000
I love buildings like this. It is my quirky New York fantasy apartment. It even has a mansard roof! http://bit.ly/6cv4ia
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I love Rob Dyrdeks Fantasy Factory... I would want to skate the NEW berrics more though...
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I love Rob Dyrdeks Fantasy Factory... I would want to skate the NEW berrics more though...
Ahahahah > I Need Fantasy :S > RT @adnoisia: @AndryAnatomy why caps ? i can send you a foto of me ;) hahaha .. but i hate photoshop too,..
AndryAnatomy (Andrew Bartowski) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:30:49 -0000
Ahahahah > I Need Fantasy :S > RT @adnoisia: @AndryAnatomy why caps ? i can send you a foto of me ;) hahaha .. but i hate photoshop too,..
Ilustrações interessantes - Fantasy Art by Ms,Shatia Hamilton http://ow.ly/IFf0 #photoshop
TSSVeloso (Tiago) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:30:24 -0000
Ilustrações interessantes - Fantasy Art by Ms,Shatia Hamilton http://ow.ly/IFf0 #photoshop

 
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404 Wolfmoon and RPG Accessories - For practically any fantasy RPG system, designed by Inner City Games Designs and Gary Gygax.
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