Which Fantasy Universe Would You Thrive In?

By: Zoe Samuel

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Fantasy universes are human-conceptualized worlds which involve some type of magic and/or superior technology. In literature, film, television and video games, we have encountered and experienced all different types of worlds and realms. From superhero worlds to those which are set in alternate universes, these magical places transport their readers and viewers to new and unfamiliar places which are filled with adventure, wonder, unique creatures and mystery.

Some of the most well-known fantasy worlds are Middle-earth (from the Lord of the Rings,) Azeroth (from the World of Warcraft,) Wonderland (from Alice in Wonderland,) the Forgotten Realms (from Dungeons & Dragons,) Narnia (from the Chronicles of Narnia,) Westeros (from Game of Thrones,) the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and the entire Star Wars galaxy.

Which of the countless fantasy universes do you think you'd thrive in? In this new place filled with unique characters and magical creatures, how will you make a name for yourself? If you would like to know which fantasy realm you should be transported to, take this quiz!

Do you love medieval high fantasy?

I prefer steampunk.

Meh
I adore it.

It's fine.

How do you feel about going into space?

I'm lukewarm on the idea.

That would be awesome!
That's scary.

I'd be into it, I guess.

Do you like magic?

I love it! The less consistent, the better.

It's okay, as long as we don't call it "magic."
I especially like it when it's traditional.

I prefer science.

Could you operate in a totalitarian state?

I would fight back.

I would be a secret criminal.
I would probably die.

I could handle it.

Do you have hope even when things are very bad?

I only have it if I'm encouraged.

I only have it if I have all the available information.
I only have it if I know the enemy's weakness.

I only have it if someone else shows hope first.

Where and when would you like to live?

England, present-day

A spaceship, long ago
England, a thousand years ago

Earth, the future

What would you like to wear?

Victorian style clothing

Hippie-esque space-wear
Medieval gowns

Overalls and jumpsuits

Who do you want to hang out with?

Wizards

Warriors
Elves

Coal miners

What's your idea of fun?

Casting spells

Chasing womp rats
Dining at the Prancing Pony

I do not have fun.

Where do you want to vacation?

Scotland

The Tunisian desert
New Zealand

The Smoky Mountains

Do you think the Industrial Revolution was a mistake?

Nope

Can't we get past it, finally?
Definitely

A fixable mistake

Are you good with a bow and arrow?

What? No!

I prefer a lightsaber.
I'm reasonably good with one.

I'm great!

Do you know how to handle the media?

I'm getting better.

You just ignore them.
I never thought about it.

I'm a pro.

Could you ever be friends with a non-human?

Yes, in a paternalistic way.

I already am.
Yes, if I got to know them.

No, that's weird.

Do you believe in traditional family structures?

Absolutely

Not really
Depends on the family

Yes, secretly

Which weapon would you like?

Wand

Lightsaber
Sword

Bow and arrow

What view would you like from your window?

Castles

Space
Mountains

Trees

What real place most looks like Heaven to you?

Scotland

Redwood State Park
New Zealand

Appalachia

Do you like the idea of boarding school?

I love it!

That sounds like hell.
I could deal with it.

I don't think I'd like it.

How do you feel about monarchy?

I'm sort of into it.

I would prefer we didn't have one.
I'm totally for it.

I hate it.

Do you enjoy a rigid class system?

I claim not to, but yes.

I do not like that.
It's great in every possible way!

No, I will fight that.

Do you look good on camera?

I don't think so, but others disagree.

I have some angles.
No

Yes

How resourceful are you?

It depends on the task.

Not very
Moderately

Extremely

Do you pick up languages easily?

No. I hope everyone speaks my language.

I understand them, but don't speak them very well.
I sure do.

I only need to know one.

Do you know how to give a rousing speech?

Nope

Only to very small audiences
I don't need such things.

Yes

What sort of villain could you handle?

A very racist one

A family member
An unambiguously evil one

A powerful one with the arm of the state at its disposal

What sort of hero do you like?

A nerdy one

A stereotypical one
A small one

An empowering one

Are you comfortable with technology?

I like alternatives.

I love it!
I hate it.

I like it.

How do you like to communicate?

Via owl

Via telepathy
Via letters

I don't communicate.

Do you like having your job chosen for you?

I prefer choosing from a very small range of options.

I do not want to have a job.
I like it being connected to my physical size.

I like it being decided by where I live.

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