settings

Today’s discussion topic comes from QSFer MK Mancos: Taking Fantasy into different directions like the Australian Outback or High Sierras. Fantasy (or at least High Fantasy) traditionally takes place in foresty settings in fantasy worlds. Then there’s urban fantasy, which is usually in a gritty city setting. But are we leaving out a whole host of other potential settings? Where would you set a non-traditional fantasy story, and why?