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For many gay DMs, world-building is an act of reclamation. While traditional high fantasy often relies on rigid gender roles or heterocentric romance as a subplot, a queer DM might build a world where: : Crafting villains who represent rigid, unyielding status
: NPCs (Non-Player Characters) include same-sex couples and non-binary figures as naturally occurring parts of the social fabric. Creating Inclusive Worlds For many gay DMs, world-building
