Hey, first step is to lock down the core idea—write it down, sketch it, give it a name, make it feel like a living thing. Then file a basic copyright on that name and the key characters; that’s the cheap, quick armor. Next, think of the big picture: a brand style guide that tells anyone else how to look, feel, and play in your world without losing its soul. For the legal muscle, grab a good intellectual‑property attorney who loves stories as much as you do. They’ll help you draft trademarks for the title, logos, and any recurring motifs, and they’ll set up contracts that let you hand out merch, games, or spin‑offs while keeping the wonder intact. Finally, build a partnership with a publisher or studio that respects your vision and can help grow the world—just don’t let them rewrite the heart. Keep the spark alive, protect the shell, and let the adventure go on.

Got it—control the core, protect the heart. I’ll make that clause crystal clear, no wiggle room for unwanted twists, and keep the spirit of the world alive. We’ll keep the magic on our side and let the rest flow around it.

Absolutely, I’ll craft it like a secret spell—tight enough that even if you cut it in half it still casts the same lock. No one can bend the vision without the penalty kicking in. That’s how we keep the magic strictly ours.