Fantasy Fiction Terms

noun a place or state of fantasy or imagination

• The artist's painting depicted a beautiful landscape that resembled a dreamland.
• I wish I could live in a dreamland where all my wishes come true.
• I feel like I'm in dreamland whenever I listen to my favorite music.
• After a long day at work, taking a hot bath feels like entering dreamland.

noun the actions or behavior of a knight errant

• Knight errantry was a common practice among medieval noblemen seeking adventure and glory.
• Back in the day, knight errantry was like being a superhero without the cape.
• Yo, that dude was all about that knight errantry life, always looking for quests and stuff.
• In modern times, some people see entrepreneurship as a form of knight errantry, taking risks and seeking success in uncharted territories.

noun a curse or expression of hatred or ill-will towards someone

adjective relating to or involving a curse

• The priest warned of the malediction that would befall those who disobeyed the commandments.
• She believed that the malediction was the reason behind her bad luck.
• Some people think that breaking a mirror brings seven years of malediction.
• His harsh words felt like a malediction on her spirit.

noun In this context, Oberon is a proper noun referring to the fairy king in William Shakespeare's play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.'

• Oberon is a character in William Shakespeare's play, A Midsummer Night's Dream.
• Have you read A Midsummer Night's Dream? Oberon is such an interesting character.
• Oberon is like the boss of the fairies in that play.
• In the world of fantasy literature, Oberon is often seen as a symbol of power and magic.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a phantasm; ghostly or spectral in appearance

• The artist created a phantasmal painting that seemed to come to life on the canvas.
• I had a phantasmal dream last night that felt so real.
• The haunted house was filled with phantasmal spirits that gave us chills.
• Her phantasmal presence in the room made everyone uneasy.

adjective relating to the river Styx in Greek mythology; dark, gloomy, or forbidding

• The cave was filled with a Stygian darkness that seemed to swallow all light.
• The room was so dark, it felt like a Stygian pit.
• I hate going into that Stygian basement, it gives me the creeps.
• His mood was as Stygian as the storm clouds overhead.

noun a person who is under the control of another; a slave

verb to enslave or hold someone in bondage

• The king held his subjects in thrall with his powerful speeches.
• She was in thrall to his charm and couldn't resist his advances.
• I'm totally thrall to this new video game, I can't stop playing it.
• The artist was in thrall to his muse, finding inspiration in every aspect of her being.

noun the vault of heaven; the sky

• The stars shone brightly in the welkin above.
• Look at the beautiful welkin tonight!
• The welkin was lit up like a Christmas tree.
• Her happiness reached the welkin when she heard the good news.

noun a fictional sport played in the Harry Potter series, involving flying broomsticks and various magical elements

• The students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry enjoy playing Quidditch as part of their extracurricular activities.
• Let's grab our broomsticks and play some Quidditch in the park!
• Quidditch is like the ultimate wizard sport, it's so cool!
• In the game of life, sometimes you have to dodge obstacles like a Quidditch player avoiding Bludgers.

noun a liquid or powder that is thought to make someone fall in love with the person who gives it to them

• The alchemist created a love potion using rare herbs and flowers.
• I heard Sarah bought a love potion online to make her crush notice her.
• I can't believe Jake actually fell for that love potion scam.
• Music has always been my love potion, it lifts my spirits whenever I'm feeling down.

noun a raised structure at the rear of a ship, above the cabin, used for defense or as a vantage point

• The aftercastle of the ship provided a commanding view of the surrounding sea.
• Let's hang out in the aftercastle and enjoy the sunset.
• I heard there's a secret party happening in the aftercastle tonight.
• His mind was like an aftercastle, always observing and strategizing from a distance.