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Turn "chosen ones" into tragic figures or villains.
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Monsters are genuinely terrifying, not just obstacles. Hard Magic: Magic often comes with a heavy, personal cost. 📚 Essential Reading
(Joe Abercrombie): Character-driven stories with heavy cynicism.
Characters choose between the "lesser of two evils."
Usually involves the physical or spiritual rot of the world.