Here are some Fantasy Adventure Writing Sprint Challenges to spark creativity and get you writing! You can set a timer for 15–30 minutes and see how much you can write for each challenge.
1. The Unexpected Companion
Your protagonist is on a journey when an unusual creature (or person) insists on joining them. Who (or what) are they? Why are they so determined to tag along? How does your protagonist react?
2. Lost in a Magical Market
Your character stumbles into a mysterious market filled with enchanted items, odd creatures, and secret dangers. They have a mission—what are they looking for, and what trouble do they run into while searching?
3. A Blade with a Voice
Your protagonist acquires a weapon that speaks to them. What does it say? Does it have a past, a personality, or its own agenda? Does your character trust it?
4. The Door That Wasn’t There Before
During their journey, your protagonist finds a door in the middle of nowhere. It wasn’t there before. When they open it, what do they see? Is it a trap, a portal, or something else entirely?
5. The Curse Awakens
After touching an ancient relic, your character realizes they’ve been cursed. What are the effects of the curse? How do they try to break it? What happens when they fail?
6. A Pact with a Trickster
Your protagonist makes a deal with a mischievous trickster (a fae, a djinn, a shadowy figure). What did they bargain for, and what is the unexpected price?
7. The Sky is Falling
One day, fragments of the sky start to break apart and fall to the ground. What does it mean? How does your character react? Is this the beginning of the end or the start of something new?
8. The Enemy’s Letter
Your character finds a letter from their greatest enemy. The contents shake them to the core. What does it say? How does this revelation change their journey?
9. A City That Moves
Your protagonist reaches a legendary city—only to realize that it’s constantly shifting, changing locations at will. Why does the city move? Can they escape before it disappears again?
10. A Race Against Time
A countdown begins—your character has only a limited time to retrieve something or save someone before disaster strikes. What are they racing against, and do they make it in time?
Would you like any of these expanded into more detailed prompts or world-building elements?
Happy Writing ^_^
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