Im looking for some writing inspiration. Im looking for not so known elements of different cultures that would make incredible powers.
Not an Arab, but perhaps, you should check out Arabian aspect of paganism? So far, I've seen characters "bending" sand with their weapon, preferably sword. Or you know, stealthy group of super-human assassins. But all these characters are forced to incorporate South Asian elements.
Yeah. Thats why im trying to get some more direct inspiration and not just get the classic Japanese style kind of powers.
By any chance, do you know about Hathim Al-Tai of the Tayyi tribe? Then there's also Sinbad the Sailor. I don't remember well about his feats, but he's also a popular character from the Arabic culture.
Look up Jinn. While plenty of people get the general “genie” stereotype there’s a lot more to Jinn/Djinn Mythology to be explored that can give inspiration. Such as ones that… tickle you to death… cuz… why not.
The best writing inspiration comes from reading!
I recommend the holy Quran.
There are also some excellent audiobooks now of the Qu'ran on audible, and torrents. I read a new-ish translation by prof Abdel Haleem, it was very well done.
and the hadith as well! i only have the six books and the four books but there's a lot!
lol at our downvotes.
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I can see who they are, and it's the Islamophobic new-atheist types that migrated from reddit.
Any kind of anime like powers inspired by a culture. For example. A bird man with incredible force Sun fueled powers, or a Woman can turn into a Snake, or a silent assasin that confuses their victims with their whistling.
Check out characters, like for example, the unnamed prince from Prince of Persia. Or Khaleed from Mobile Legends, a wannabe LoL clone. Or Arabic characters from Genshin Impact.
