Questions tagged [supernatural]
For questions regarding the non-magical supernatural phenomena. Questions about magic should use the "magic" tag.
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Why are extra-dimensional monsters harmed by electricity but not physical blows? [closed]
Setting is based heavily on the works of HP Lovecraft, set in a world where mankind has to contend with extradimensional monsters known as Horrors.
The Horrors vary in ability and physiology, but a ...
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Why is Hyperspace more hostile to computers than human brains?
For stylistic reasons, I wanted to impose some limits on the use of computers and automation to justify my setting's retro-aesthetic and elements for my science fantasy story.
Basically humanity has ...
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Tanks, weapons, equipments and armor for super soldiers
I am writing a fiction draft about a main character who happens to be transported into another world as the leader of his main faction in an RTS game he used to play. The background of his RTS faction ...
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How can a nuclear submarine cross an eldritch ocean safely?
Submarines are now the sole method of communication and transport between allies on the different continents of Earth.
This is because eldritch monsters have begun appearing all over the globe, with ...
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Can a supernatural hollow earth be concealed from people?
The Earth is actually hollow. Beneath our feet is a world of supernatural monsters and heroes and magic and mystery. If you dig deep enough you'll hit their tunnels and start seeing lots of weird ...
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Why would a corporation secretly trigger kaiju attacks against humanity? [closed]
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In a parallel version of our Earth, some decades ago a big attack was launched from an unspecified point, where insect-like kaijus (some as "small" as cars and houses, others as ...
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How could the lottery and gambling work with accurate fortune tellers?
In my world, fortune tellers and psychics aren't con men but actually possess supernatural abilities. People born into the Romani lifestyle can make repeated and accurate predictions via tarot cards, ...
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Jet lag - Effect on supernatural creatures [closed]
I am not sure how well we really understand jet lag in humans, but as supernatural creatures avail themselves to modern transportation I imagine they could face several problems, or try to exploit ...
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How would the world view superhumans that are more human or weaker? [closed]
When I say being more human. I'm not talking about a character being more relatable to an audience. Like Superman working in a 9 to 5 job. I'm more so talking about a superhuman character being more ...
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Is it "Force Majeure" if I invited the god of storm and he kills people? [closed]
Suppose I'm in charge of the opening of a new safari somewhere in the United States. The particular venue is chosen because it is not near to any known epicenter, fault line, volcano and the last ...
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How can an expression of a god's power be used to authenticate the legitimacy of a sect within a religion?
The Cult of the Holy Mother is a female-dominated sect within a larger religious organization led by a male patriarch. Although the cult is small, it retains a significant role in the imagination of ...
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Are 4 magic systems too much when it comes to a modern type of world with a lot of moving parts? [closed]
I have four power systems. Superpowers Supertechnology, Magic, and the Charles Atlas Powers. All 4 systems are not original. The systems are pretty generic. The only difference is, im just putting my ...
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Would it be morally right to kill fiends by modern world standards? [closed]
Fiends in my story were usually were once human teenagers, but since then (usually voluntary) have gained power, immortality, and supernatural abilities by submitting themselves to The OtherWorld King....
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Are there any specific supernatural/scientific creatures which might fuse and grant abilities to a person?
A character of mine gains certain abilities after a creature fuses with em as he dies. However, I don’t know of any supernatural creature that would do this or something similar which might explain ...
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How might a person summon the devil from its prison? [closed]
A society of prophets live according to middle-age superstitions. They abide by a lunar calendar, put a strong emphasis on star signs, and believe they possess psychic powers such as palm reading and ...
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