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Tekumel is a sci-fi/fantasy universe created by M.A.R (born Phillip Barker) that draws inspiration primarily from Aztec culture and medieval India. It languished in obscurity primarily because of the success of Tolkien's work and that of C.S Lewis , and partially because Barker preferred the RPG format which at that point had not reached popularity. If Tolkien had died during WW2, Barker might have decided that writing stories was the better option and Tekumel just might have become mainstream during the late 50s and early 60s. What would the possible effects have been?
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