Portal fantasy

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Portal fantasy, also called portal-quest fantasy, gateway fantasy or crossworld fantasy, is a subgenre of speculative fiction, particularly fantasy fiction and science fiction, that hinges upon the plot device in which characters enter a self-contained fantasy world through a portal, typically within a quest-based narrative that focuses on exploring and navigating that world. Portal fantasy works typically feature protagonists who enter alternate realities, explore unfamiliar landscapes, and encounter distinctive characters. Overall, portals in speculative fiction act as catalysts for narrative movement, worldbuilding, and thematic exploration. Portals are often used as plot devices that allow characters to reach otherwise inaccessible locations instantaneously or with minimal travel time. Portals serve as versatile devices within speculative fiction, enabling exploration of power, danger, and the structure of fictional worlds, while also challenging conventional notions of travel, causality...

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