Heroic fantasy

Heroic fantasy is a sub-genre of fantasy which chronicles the tales of heroes and their conquests in imaginary lands. Stories tend to be intricate in plot, often involving many peoples, nations and lands. Grand battles and the fate of the world are common themes, and there is typically some emphasis on a universal Good versus Evil conflict. Frequently, the protagonist is reluctant to be a champion and is of low or humble origin, and frequently ha... more
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