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Is "hard fantasy" a genre that exists? Like the grounding in logic and limits of reality of hard sci-fi, but for fantasy settings and stories? If so, any recommendations. Preferably removed as far as possible from the LoTR/D&D tropes and genre mainstays
I've heard The Traitor Baru Cormorant described as "hard fantasy" before. It's completely magic-free and focuses mostly on economic politics, imperialism, and military tactics.