I am attempting to create a fictional world based on Bantu mythology, somewhat like Tolkien's Middle-Earth. This will be used for roleplaying games, such as Dungeons and Dragons. I have no plans to market this creation, though if I finish it, it might be e-published.
My primary sources are Indaba, My Children by C.M. Mutwa and Myths and Legends of the Bantu by A. Werner.
There is in existence a similar project, called Nyambe (http://www.atlas-games.com/nyambe/), but that is a mix of African culture and shows a "dark continent" version of Africa, whereas my world is technologically sophisticated. I want this to be a world that rings true for Bantu children to roleplay in, rather than learning the mythology of another society.
I have tried to use Kiswahili words whenever possible, but the Arabic influences present a bit of a dilemma. I also draw from IsiZulu and Luganda. I would like for there to be two final versions, one that uses KiSwahili and the other IsiZulu
I would appreciate it very much if someone more versed in Bantu mythology and language would look over my project and provide some pointers. Envisioning an Africa in the midst of a magically aided renaissance is pretty difficult. I want it to stay true to the feel of Bantu myth, while being no more different to Bantu culture than Middle-Earth is to northern European culture.
The table of contents page is located here:
Ubantu table of contents
Thanks in advance for anyone who has time to look at this, and all comments, no matter how small, are much appreciated.
My primary sources are Indaba, My Children by C.M. Mutwa and Myths and Legends of the Bantu by A. Werner.
There is in existence a similar project, called Nyambe (http://www.atlas-games.com/nyambe/), but that is a mix of African culture and shows a "dark continent" version of Africa, whereas my world is technologically sophisticated. I want this to be a world that rings true for Bantu children to roleplay in, rather than learning the mythology of another society.
I have tried to use Kiswahili words whenever possible, but the Arabic influences present a bit of a dilemma. I also draw from IsiZulu and Luganda. I would like for there to be two final versions, one that uses KiSwahili and the other IsiZulu
I would appreciate it very much if someone more versed in Bantu mythology and language would look over my project and provide some pointers. Envisioning an Africa in the midst of a magically aided renaissance is pretty difficult. I want it to stay true to the feel of Bantu myth, while being no more different to Bantu culture than Middle-Earth is to northern European culture.
The table of contents page is located here:
Ubantu table of contents
Thanks in advance for anyone who has time to look at this, and all comments, no matter how small, are much appreciated.
