Low fantasy is a term that was originally coined to describe Comic fantasy. Since then, it has evolved into its own term, and is now used to describe fantasy literature that has a relatively low amount of magic and the supernatural. This meaning coexists together with the original meaning and occasionally causes confusion. Comic fantasy is a subgenre of Fantasy that is primarily humorous in intent and tone. ... For other definitions of fantasy see fantasy (psychology). ... Look up Magic in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Magic may mean: Magic (paranormal), influence through supernatural, mystical, or paranormal means Magic and religion, the relationship between paranormal magic and religion Magic (gaming), paranormal magic as used in games Magic (Harry Potter), paranormal magic in the Harry Potter series Magic (illusion... The supernatural (Latin:super- exceeding+nature) comprises forces and phenomena which are beyond the realm of current scientific understanding, and which may actually directly contradict conventional scientific understandings. ...

It is important to note that Low fantasy is a vague term and there is no general agreement about which books belong to the genre. It is probably more correct to say that it is an umbrella term, describing various works within different sub-genres of Fantasy literature. It is almost always placed in an antagonistic relationship with the more well-defined high fantasy genre, though exceptions exist. For instance, the A Song of Ice and Fire cycle by George R. R. Martin is often categorized as low fantasy, even though it is part of the High fantasy genre. A genre is any of the traditional divisions of art forms from a single field of activity into various kinds according to criteria particular to that form. ... The expression umbrella term means a word that provides a superset or grouping of related concepts. ... A genre is any of the traditional divisions of art forms from a single field of activity into various kinds according to criteria particular to that form. ... For other definitions of fantasy see fantasy (psychology). ... High fantasy is a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in invented or parallel worlds. ... A genre is any of the traditional divisions of art forms from a single field of activity into various kinds according to criteria particular to that form. ... A Song of Ice and Fire (ASoIaF) is an epic fantasy series of novels by George R. R. Martin. ... George R. R. Martin, circa 1986 George Raymond Richard Martin (sometimes called GRRM by fans; born September 20, 1948 in Bayonne, New Jersey) is an American writer of science fiction and fantasy, and also a screenwriter and producer. ... High fantasy is a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in invented or parallel worlds. ... A genre is any of the traditional divisions of art forms from a single field of activity into various kinds according to criteria particular to that form. ...

Attempts have been made to clarify the term, but so far none of these have gained a dominant position. All definitions stresses that magic should be scarce, but several definitions also demand that low fantasy gives a different worldview. As an example, some definitions of low fantasy claims that it should not include an absolute evil, and thus rejects the vast majority of fantasy writing. Other definitions demand a link between Low fantasy and Dark fantasy. A definition put forwards in the monthly sales catalogue and newsletter of the Fantasy Book Club in Sweden is that low fantasy is set in our world with fantastic elements, like magic and monsters. Whereas high fantasy is set in a world that might have some elements of resemblance to our world but is distinctly fantastic and its own. A world view, also spelled as worldview is a term calqued from the German word Weltanschauung (look onto the world). The German word is also in wide use in English, as well as the translated form world outlook. ... Dark fantasy has yet to be solidly connected to its own particular subgenre of Fantasy. ...

While High fantasy is more popular, low fantasy exists in some Role-playing games such as Hârn, Seventh Sea, and Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay. It is, however, almost unheard of in video games, with the exception of Darklands. High fantasy is a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in invented or parallel worlds. ... This article is about traditional role-playing games. ... Hârn is a world designed for use in fantasy role-playing games. ... Seventh Sea is a swashbuckling and sorcery themed roleplaying game set in the world of Théah. ... Cover of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay second edition Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay is a role-playing game set in the Warhammer Fantasy setting. ... Darklands is a role-playing game produced by MicroProse. ...