[quote=AegonVI]
Why does it make more sense to do it in the Middle Ages instead of the Age of Exploration? Just because of what most High Fantasy Literature dictates? It's an idea I've had for a long time that essentially sprung from "What if Columbus encountered dragons in the New World?"
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Well, I'll answer you question! Since dragons burn people (which kills them), he would be burnt to death and nobody would report about the New World, leaving that the myth of the flat planet to be turth.

[quote=The Nexerus]
I'm not sure I understand your logic. Why are fantasy elements restricted to the Early Middle Ages?
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Well, because the people (who make fantasy elements) set it to the Early Middle Ages. Don't blame me, but blame the makers of the fantasy element, for having it set at the Early Middle Ages.