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The following is a guest post by Arel B. Grant:
Do you know about
Noblebright Fantasy?
Noblebright Fantasy refers to stories in which the main motivation of the
characters is an altruistic proposal or quest, and the world in which they live
upholds hope and the possibility of better. Noblebright stories present
characters that choose to act with kindness and honor, and are rewarded for
their good qualities and actions. In a Noblebright Fantasy, the outlook
of the story is a positive one and the world presented, although not perfect,
is beautiful and valuable in the eyes of the characters.
Noblebright Fantasy in
other media.
Although the Noblebright
concept made its debut within the gaming community, as a counterpart for the
“Grimdark” denomination of the popular game WarHammer 40,000, its
popularity has grown ever since, and given way for people to start applying it
through other media.
Literature, cinema, television, and
comic books and animation are now being judged under this light, and the traits
of Noblebright Fantasy are appearing in each of these spheres.
Today let’s talk about the genre as
we can see it in the movie theaters.
Noblebright in the movies: Marvel
Cinematic Universe
Probably the biggest exponent of the
genre right now is Marvel Studios. Movies in their MCU have
consistently kept to the Noblebright topic, presenting heroes that are
self-sacrificing and have the power to save their worlds. From the plain
courage and unshakable principles of Captain America to the
self-imposed isolation of The Hulk, Marvel's heroes fight to protect
those around them and use their strength not for personal gain, but for the
greater good, even though it may not always benefit them. The Marvel
movies present characters that are complicated and whose morals can be
complicated, but that ultimately choose altruism over selfishness where it really
matters.
Marvel villains are also complex and
Noblebright in their own right. Recent examples like Thor's Loki,
Guardians of the Galaxy's Nebula, and Spiderman Homecoming's
Vulture are just some of them. They are villains that can be
redeemed and hold qualities you can empathize with, and in one way or
the other, they end up bowing to the heroes that protect their
worlds.
Noblebright in the movies: May the
Noble Force be with you
Another great example of a
Straight-to-Cinema Noblebright piece is everyone's darling space opera, Star
Wars. The Skywalker siblings' thrilling journey to rid the galaxy of
the evil empire and restore the reign of piece of the Jedi knights is a
wonderful example of Noblebright Fantasy. Luke and Leia's struggle, their
courage and their strength, make for amazing heroes. The overall outlook of the
story is filled with humor, adventure and the hope for victory. And their
journey through the galaxy, although ripe with danger, is also filled with
wonder, love and excitement.
Yet again in Star Wars' case, the
villain is a crucial and interesting part of the story, and its redemption
through family love at the end, contributes to the Noblebright quality of the
piece. It leaves in the audience the message that the world can be saved, and
even the utmost evil can be cleansed with the power of determination and
kindness.
Noblebright in the movies: Pirates,
Robots and More...
Beyond just the epic sagas and
block-buster phenomenons, the Noblebright concept has been re-used in cinema
many times over the years, not only because of its positive message. With its
hopeful outlook, Noblebright Fantasy offers the audience the opportunity to
believe in better, to strive for better, and to submerge themselves in a world
that can be changed by the action of its heroes, that can be improved with the
right motive, with determination, courage and kindness. Whether it be a young
girl lost in a fantasy land, a conniving pirate entangled in a seven-seas
quest, or a teenage boy caught in an intergalactic struggle with sentient
robots, the Noblebright message at the core it's still the same:
"It's
worth it to act. It's worth it to risk it. With your actions, you can make this
world better"
Heroes and Swords: A Noblebright Fantasy Collection.
In
the spirit of the classic fantasy of Tolkien, Terry Pratchett and Brandon
Sanderson, authors of Noblebright Fantasy all around the world have come
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hope, and heroes who strive for goodness and fight to save their worlds, Heroes
and Swords will transport readers back to the glory of heroic fantasies, fabulous quests and characters full of charisma and courage
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