Women in fantasy have held a number of roles over the years. Damsels, “the heart”, femme fatales, and even the hero. However, the evolution of female characters in fantasy stories is a constantly shifting tale that still has plenty of room for improvement. On this panel, we will discuss women and female characters in fantasy and the many roles they have held in the genre’s history.
From Epic Fantasy to Urban Fantasy, Sword and Soul to Dark Fantasy, and everything in between: the fantasy genre is an expansive one full of imagination and wonder. As we explore how deep the rabbit hole goes, we’ll look at fantasy on the page and off, so grab your world map and gather your party to join us for a quest for the ages!