Plot Function
The setting of a fantasy work is often of great importance to the plot and characters of the story. The setting itself can be imperiled by the evil of the story, suffer a calamity, and be restored by the transformation the story brings about. Stories that use the setting as merely a backdrop for the story have been criticized for their failure to use it fully.
Even when the land itself is not in danger, it is often used symbolically, for thematic purposes, and to underscore moods.
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