I am attempting to create a fictional world based on Bantu mythology, somewhat like Tolkien's Middle-Earth. This will be used for roleplaying games, such as Dungeons and Dragons. I have no plans to market this creation, though if I finish it, it might be e-published.

My primary sources are Indaba, My Children by C.M. Mutwa and Myths and Legends of the Bantu by A. Werner.

There is in existence a similar project, called Nyumbani (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyumbani), but that is a mix of African culture and shows a "dark continent" version of Africa, whereas my world is technologically sophisticated. I want this to be a world that rings true for Bantu children to roleplay in, rather than learning the mythology of another society.

I have tried to use Kiswahili words whenever possible, but the Arabic influences present a bit of a dilemma. I also draw from IsiZulu and Luganda.

I would appreciate it very much if someone more versed in Bantu mythology and language would look over my project and provide some pointers. Envisioning an Africa in the midst of a magically aided renaissance is pretty difficult. I want it to stay true to the feel of Bantu myth, while being no more different to Bantu culture than Middle-Earth is to northern European culture.

The table of contents page is located here:

http://byronled.myweb.uga.edu/Worlds/Ubantu/Contents.html

Thanks in advance for anyone who has time to look at this, and all comments, no matter how small, are much appreciated.