Build Worlds That Last with "What's My Foundation?"
A worldbuilding guide that starts at the dawn of time.
What’s My Foundation? is a 150+ page book for worldbuilders, Game Masters, and storytellers. It flips the usual process of worldbuilding by starting at the beginning—cosmology, natural laws, and origins of civilization—so that every later detail rests on solid ground. The result is a setting that feels authentic, cohesive, and alive.
Following the success of What’s My Motivation?, which helped players craft complex characters, this book shifts the focus to the birth of worlds. Whether used as a campaign-planning guide, a solo journaling tool, or a collaborative group exercise, What’s My Foundation? provides the framework to build worlds that last.
The Book at a Glance
- Format: A5 paperback + PDF
- Length: 150+ pages
- Style: Black-and-white interior, with sketched iconography and illustrated part dividers
- Publisher: Runic Press, a royalty-sharing collective with multiple best-selling titles since 2022
- Distribution: DriveThruRPG
What It Covers
The book is divided into three arcs of creation:
The Origin of the Universe
- Cosmology: how everything began
- Theology: the role of gods and divine forces
- Arcana: the place of magic and cosmic law
The Origin of the World
- Physics: natural laws that shape reality
- Geography: landmasses, climates, and biomes
- Biology: plants, animals, and supernatural ecologies
The Origin of Civilization
- Anthropology: the rise of sapient species and cultures
- History: the events that shape societies
- Communication: how knowledge and trade connect the world
Intended Audience
- Game Masters who want a structured way to design immersive settings
- Authors looking to enrich the backstory of their fictional worlds
- Storytellers & creatives who enjoy prompts, guided frameworks, and thought experiments
- Collaborative groups who want a fun, cooperative tool to build settings together
Key Features
- Over 100 guided prompts and questions
- Tools for both solo journaling and group use
- Flexible structure that works with any genre or system
- Focused on origins, not granular politics or city-building—laying the groundwork for everything to come
About Runic Press
Runic Press is a collective of writers, designers, and creatives who share royalties across projects. Since 2022, the team has published multiple best-selling TTRPG supplements, zines, and guides, with a focus on creativity, accessibility, and collaboration.
To request information or schedule an interview, please email Anthony Anderson at epicblundersrpgcast@gmail.com.
