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The '''Fantastic Tribulation''' is a settingphenomenon indescribing whicha thesetting worldwhich has beengone through anthrough eventa wherestorm supernaturalof forceschaos (suchbrought asabout monstersby fromsupernatural fantasy)forces bringand chaosbeings, throughout Earth.such that Societysociety is incapable of countering this event through conventional means. This leads to either an [[Urban Fantasy]] or an [[After the End]] scenario turning into a [[Cozy Catastrophe]]. Both,- howeverin either case, they involve [[Differently-Powered Individual|people gaining access to magic or some other form of mystical powers]], thatand arelearning to use them is crucial to surviving in this new world.
 
The theme of Fantastic Tribulations is a somewhat recent trend in Korean media, including web novels and [[Korean Webtoons|webtoons]] - these particular works are often set in an [[RPG Mechanics Verse]] full of dungeons, both of which may be tied to the civilization-shifting catalyst this trope describes. These and some urban fantasy works may also focus on what new adversities arise in these conditions from not just this new status quo, but [[Who Watches the Watchmen?|the people seen as its protectors]].
An interesting trend has been seen in Korean media like web novels and [[Korean Webtoons|webtoons]]. A common occurrence is having dungeons filled with monsters, but unique individuals can conquer them. [[Differently-Powered Individual|These people with powers]] counter these changes, thus giving way to stability. They are often connected to [[RPG Mechanics Verse|a system that functions like RPGs that can grant them these abilities]] and may be related to the society-changing catalyst. These people bring temporary peace by defeating them, including treasures, equipment, and mystical resources. Magic always plays a part as the cause or another tool for people to use.
 
Contrast [[The Magic Comes Back]]. See also [[War in Heaven]], which may precipitate this trope.▼
If the setting becomes an Urban Fantasy, the society that comes into fruition has a new status quo or even benefits from the change. However, other problems may occur, not only from these forces but also from [[Who Watches the Watchmen?|the people seen as protectors]].
 
▲Contrast [[The Magic Comes Back]]. See also [[War in Heaven]], which may precipitate this trope.
 
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