Geochemistry & Dragons by Dave Chalker

Introduction Fantasy novels have existed for a long time, but came into prominence after J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings series. This series introduced many concepts into fantasy and created a genre sometimes known as “high fantasy.” Many novels are written in this mold every year, and in addition, people indulge in pretending they are a part of this kind of world through such role-playing games as Dungeons and Dragons. While it may not seem so at first glance, principles of Geochemistry and the Environment can be applied to such worlds, and in doing so, add an element of realism to the world in which one wants to become immersed in.