It’s all about giving people a spark they can hold onto in the hard parts. Start with a world that feels real—political scars, economic cracks, the smell of rain on stone—so the stakes hit home. Then plant a thread of hope as a quiet, persistent presence: a prophecy that feels more like a possibility than a promise, a character who refuses to let their past define their future, or a simple act of kindness that ripples across the story. When the heroes face a crisis, let that hope flare up in small, tangible ways—a child’s smile, a lost city’s rebuilt street, a forgotten memory rediscovered. Show that change is slow and messy, but each choice nudges the world forward. That balance keeps the epic grounded while reminding everyone that even the smallest act can light up a dark corner.