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20. What sorts of weapons & armor are used in your world? Power-Ups tend to be the weapons of choice. Fire and Ice Flowers in particular are often weaponized. Notably, the construct species known as Bob-ombs are LIVING weapons.

19. How are wars fought in your world? The great Mushroom Koopa War has raged off and on for hundreds of years. Only the Kong Kremling Klash rivals it in scope. More traditional weapons are sometimes used, but the primary weapons in these wars are Power Ups such as Mushrooms and Flowers.

18. What is clothing and fashion like in your world? People in this world trend toward rather simpler clothing. The same type of clothing is often very popular on a cultural level. This isn't universal, however, and many actively break norms.

17. What’s medicine and healthcare like in your world? The mystical 1-Up mushroom is the main source of medicine in this world. Eating one will revitalize anyone in an instant. Efforts are being taken to mass produce them, though they are inconsistent in terms of results.

16. What magic exists in your world? Though it's inconsistent who has them, a good amount of beings in this world have supernatural powers. One of the most prominent are the Magikoopas, a sorcerous subspecies of Koopa. Led by their leader Kamek, they are an important part of the Koopa Kingdom's...

15. What technology is used in your world? Most technology is around an Earth 2020s level, as of my visit. There is one Professor E. Gadd I met who has made many technological advancements with his inventions. He remains rather obscure, however, except in the realm of paranormal studies.

14. What do people eat in your world? Normal Earth-like foods tend to be common in the Kingdoms. However, there is a much greater variety of edible mushrooms and fungus-based dishes, derived from Power Up mushrooms and otherwise. The Mushroom Kingdom is naturally the largest exporter of these...

13. What flora covers your world? There are an astonishing array of mushrooms and flowers in this world. Many even give notable benefits, such as larger size or control over fire, when consumed. These and other flora are cultivated by the residents of this world for their beneficial effects, or...

12. What fauna inhabit your world? Many non-sapient creatures inhabit the world as well as sapient ones. Most are harmless,, but some will attack on sight - especially if the target is a mustachioed plumber or any of his friends. One of the friendlier examples are the Poochies, doglike...

11. What’s language like in your world? The kingdoms tend to speak different languages, but schools and parents typically teach different languages so communication is made easier. Strangely the heroes Mario and Luigi seem to understand any language in this world...

10. What traditions are observed in your world? Festivals celebrating some cultural thing or another are common. Such as the Star Festival of the Mushroom Kingdom, which happens every 100 years at the passage of a certain comet. The Mushroom Kingdom also hosts an Origami festival to celebrate...

9. What religion and cosmology exists in your world? It is said there is a star deity that is worshipped in some places of the world. That star deity is actually Princess Rosalina, guardian of the cosmos and the Lumas. She travels through space on her Comet Observatory, only occasionally...

8. Who rules in your world? The various Kingdoms each have their own rulers. Of particular note are Princess Peach Toadstool of the Mushroom Kingdom and Bowser Koopa of the Koopa Kingdom. Their rivalry is known the world over, as their two kingdoms have been at war since before either were on...

7. How does the economy work in your world? The economy mostly runs on objects called Coins. Different varieties of coins exist, mostly in different colors. Many Kingdoms have their own specialist minted variety of Purple Coin.

6. How does gender & sexuality work in your world? Gender and sexuality works the same as it does on most Earths. While most are accepting, some aren't. I encountered a Bedlam that was once mean to her trans younger sister... How uncouth.

5. What sorts of civilizations and architecture fill your world? The world is divided into different sectors known as Kingdoms. Each kingdom has a different ruling class and government. For example, the Mushroom Kingdom is a monarchy ruled by one Princess Peach Toadstool, while the Metro...

4. What’s its history? (How did it come to be?) Long ago, the various Kingdoms of the world were built out of early civilizations. Two powerhouses of those kingdoms emerged in particular - The Mushroom Kingdom and the Koopa Kingdom. They were among those Kingdoms that were constantly at war...

3. Who lives in your world? There are a stunning array of sapient species in this world, inhabiting various places. Listing them all here would be a lot, but famous ones include Toads, Koopas, Goombas, Bools, and others. Interestingly, humans tend to be in the minority and descended from those...

1. Tell us about your world. Hello! Umbra here! I'm not done with this Worldbuilding June thing yet. This time I have something special - a non-Pokemon fan universe. This time it's based on Super Mario Bros. because I was inspired by the RPGs and more recently the movies. I've prepped some...