#WORLDEMBER
WorldEmber is almost here!
WorldEmber begins in just a few days, and the hype is 100% real!
While I’m preparing my own projects, I also want to take a moment to celebrate something I love deeply about this community: watching worlds grow!!
With just a few days left, I wanted to share a little shout-out to some worlds I’m really excited to follow this December. Some of these have been around for a while, some are hidden gems, and one of them is completely brand new - so I’d love to give them all a little well-deserved love before things get busy.
If you’re looking for inspiration or just want to explore something fresh, check them out.
Let’s cheer each other on and have a great WorldEmber!
#Worldember #SharetheLove
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I've been busily adding my cyberpunk noir science fiction world here on WA. The Red Dragons are the largest criminal syndicate on Chendiuria. Aditi "Adi" Nizhóní Peshlakai , my former Colonial Fleet Marine Myrmidon MC, has delt with the Red Dragons in the past.
I'm looking forward to WorldEmber 2025 and plan to focus on geography. I've got quite a list of articles I want to write.
I'm doing really well with NovelEmber. I am currently at 31,742 words, and I am contemplating perhaps increasing the challenge to 100k words if I can figure out how to do that on PWA.
For the foreseeable future, I am posting a chapter each Sunday. I am alternating between two stories set in my Augmented Valor world. One story features Adi and Shadows of Eros; the other story takes place about 70 years before Adi's time.
#SharetheLove #NovelEmber #anvilspace #WorldEmber2025 #cyberpunk #sciencefiction #spaceopera
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WorldEmber is coming... here's what I've got planned!
I'm super excited for WorldEmber this year, it's the first year I plan to focus on a side-world. The A to Zoo is a joy to work on, but I've not felt inspired to work on it in a long time. A recent overhaul has kickstarted my motivation for the project again, and so I'm planning on carrying that straight into WorldEmber!
But enough about me, I'm really making this journal post to share some pledges from worlds I'm super excited to see more of this WorldEmber.
Firstly, we have Blue Fairy, who is focusing on the aquatic continent Ulűri̋qi̋. I really love aquatic worldbuilding and I'm super excited to see Blue's beautiful art shine through her articles. Elaqitan is a superb world and I really encourage people to check it out!
Elaqitan is also at 99 followers, will you be the lucky No. 100?
My next prep article is by Those2nerds, who plans to work on wow that's a lot of stars. wowtalos is one of my favourite worlds, with its worldbuilding on people, politics, and the connections they form.
They plan on writing important articles, and I've got my fingers crossed we get to read more planet-related articles. Please check out wowtalos and this prep article!
SanZera will always have a special place in my heart, as one of the first worlds I found on WA. I love the human made art made by Aster, it's so colourful and precious and sdnsjdnsjdnaj I love it so much. Please check out this world if you love awesome glowing animals!
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WorldEmber prep and plans!
Hello folks!
I hope you’re all doing well and feeling inspired! <3
I can’t believe WorldEmber is so close! It still feels like yesterday that I was caught in the writing frenzy of my very first WE last year! :D
Having taken part in most of the official challenges by now, I’ve realized that December and the excitement of WorldEmber are just my vibe. I love everything about this event and I’m absolutely ready to dive in, share my writing once more, and embark on multiple journeys across the marvelous worlds you’ve all been creating!
This time, I decided to get a little ahead of things, so I started preparing early by working on my notes in the background. I even made detailed lists of what I want to write - which is a first for me when it comes to being this consistent!
On top of that, I’ve been refining my world Crux Umbra, updating its homepage, and slowly reorganizing my articles there. As always, I’d love any kind of feedback and would be truly grateful for it!
You can find both this world and my WorldEmber pledge below <3
Wishing you all the best of luck with your goals, friends! Let’s make something wonderful once again!
#WorldEmber #DarkFantasy #MyHomework
I can’t believe WorldEmber is so close! It still feels like yesterday that I was caught in the writing frenzy of my very first WE last year! :D
Having taken part in most of the official challenges by now, I’ve realized that December and the excitement of WorldEmber are just my vibe. I love everything about this event and I’m absolutely ready to dive in, share my writing once more, and embark on multiple journeys across the marvelous worlds you’ve all been creating!
This time, I decided to get a little ahead of things, so I started preparing early by working on my notes in the background. I even made detailed lists of what I want to write - which is a first for me when it comes to being this consistent!
On top of that, I’ve been refining my world Crux Umbra, updating its homepage, and slowly reorganizing my articles there. As always, I’d love any kind of feedback and would be truly grateful for it!
You can find both this world and my WorldEmber pledge below <3
Wishing you all the best of luck with your goals, friends! Let’s make something wonderful once again!
#WorldEmber #DarkFantasy #MyHomework
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WorldEmber is coming!
I am so excited for WorldEmber this year! I'm happy with what I've gotten done this year, but I could've done more. I could always do more. I keep telling myself that, but I have to remember that this year I've started my first full time job, a volunteer placement at a zoo (alongside another a sanctuary), I no longer live with parents, so I have less and less time and money to myself.
I'm really excited to end this year on a high note. I've spent a lot of October working hard behind the scenes on overhauling the A to Zoo, once again. This time I'm settling on what I've got.
It's been my dream, ever since I was a child, to own a zoo. It's incredibly unrealistic, but nevertheless I used to dream of it all the time. In fact, there are still drafted plans of enclosures tucked away in a box in my attic somewhere. It occurred to me at some point this year that I possess all of the abilities to make my own zoo... except it'd be entirely digital. But that's better than nothing!
So here we are, my fourth (?) overhaul of the A to Zoo. The homepage is fresh and looking better than ever, I have overhauled navigation of this world, and overall I'm just aiming for it to resemble a real zoo website as much as possible. Expect tickets pages, staff/volunteer hiring pages, and a bunch of other exciting pages throughout November, to really bring this vision to life.
If you've made it this far, thank you so much for reading. I love World Anvil, and I'm loving this new UI update. I've been very vocal about my dislike of modals and pop-ups, and you know what, I still stand by that. I am still not a fan of the community modal in particular, and I'm more than happy to admit that. I think it's important to be honest about your thoughts on these updates. But be polite. I've not been polite in the past and it got me nowhere. It came from a place of anger, but also a place of love. I love World Anvil so much, it angered me to think I'd struggle to use the site, and I unfairly took some of that out on the Team. Admitting that is my way of moving past it.
But I went into this Athena update with a positive attitude, and I've been loving it. There are still things I'm not a fan of, but I've sent polite feedback to the team and some of my suggestions have even been implemented! Please be polite. the World Anvil Team is a small but passionate one. Yes, it's questionable, releasing intentionally unfinished updates to the entire site in the hopes of people sending polite feedback, but it's not nice to be rude. They are trying their absolute best, and doing one hell of a job. I can't imagine how stressful managing an entire website must be.
I ought to stop rambling on now, so once again, thank you for reading this! I'm going to take November to relax a little after a busy October. Reflect on my journey as a worldbuilder, see how I can improve on myself and my abilities. Love you all!
#mochievements #challenge #WorldEmber #WorldEmber2025 #WorldEmberPrep
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WorldEmber 2024 judging -- a Language Template follow up
Words, words, words...
#WorldEmber is all about hitting that magical target of 10k words and my post-December mind got hung up on a follow up on all 35+ articles I had a pleasure to read. So.. I wrote around 300 words. Then again, if all of the judges went that path, we'd have around 23 x 300 = 6900 words. The stream would likely enter the realm of 3+ hrs, making it a director's cut of WorldEmber Stream, but I'm digressing.
I'm here to shed some more light on the #judging of the #Language template and share a few articles, which caught my attention.
General stuff
Language is more than grammar and quirky signs. It's a time-travel machine. Language is a bridge between the generations, sometimes several generations. It may be a broken bridge, but a bridge nonetheless.
What I was looking for were stories. Stories of the people bound together by the common beliefs, perspectives and perceptions; the language. Stories of how it originated, how it thrived and died. My ideal was an article that would read lightly, tell a story and provide enough building blocks, so I could play with the language. I had an attention span of a goldfish so the form was equally important.
For the judging itself I sorted the titles based on the number of Views; ascending. This was to level out the bias of the "High Views == High Quality" mindset.
Honourable mentions
There were some articles, which in my personal opinion deserve an honourable mention. These are, in the order as they were read:
- "Argentian Common" by Lady Wynter - a concise take on a language used in trade
- "Silken Tongue" by Heavy - interesting take on writing with sound by using threads of different types and the nature of the wind
- "The Language of Nharith - the tongue of forgotten light" by ptahsekhet - clever idea of parts of the language being "lost in translation" and impossible to reproduce, leading to its gradual change
- "Claw Scuff Stepping" by Brinsmead - communication between dragon riders and dragons through dancing
- "Tongue Flashing" by elspeth87 - a fun and quirky one with reptile-shaped Suuu passing information on a distance
The winning combination
And finally there was an article that had an interesting story, read lightly and had enough quirky stuff (writing system + grammar) to play with. It was Aiterean by Dhelian.
"Aiterean" kept the information to an engaging minimum, while making me state new questions in the process. I liked the origin story and how it led to the evolution of the language. The "one and/or many" theme popped up several times -- in the language, the physical distribution of the Brelish and the multitude of dialects, and I enjoyed how it tied everything together. The script was fun to decipher as well -- it was a small but neat idea to use an alternative name in the title.
Some, less approachable "language rule chunks" were isolated to form clearly distinct sections topped with a packed dictionary (3k+ words). Smart choice to not risk losing the reader on the technical intricacies.
Feedback, anyone?
I kept notes throughout the judging period, so if anyone submitted their Language (and had the Competitor mode on) and would like a written feedback on their article, I'll be happy to help. You can reach out in the comment section or in the Discord server.
Finally, a huge "thank you" to the Competitors for submitting 30+ dialects of creativity and imagination.
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I know I've been kinda quiet recently
Good timezone to everyone!
I know that I've been kinda quiet here on WorldAnvil after the conclusion of #WorldEmber. To be honest, I've been dealing with IRL situations that required my full attention. Nothing major as of this moment, but things that needed me to plan some adjustments if or when needed.
I've also been taking it easy on posting new content in my world after #WorldEmber while I worked on other things. I do plan on posting new content again sometime soon, but for now it will be limited to community updates and edits to my content already viewable in my world (with the exception of any content that is currently being judged for the special categories in #WorldEmber2024 I'm not touching those until after the Awards Ceremony).
I know that I've been kinda quiet here on WorldAnvil after the conclusion of #WorldEmber. To be honest, I've been dealing with IRL situations that required my full attention. Nothing major as of this moment, but things that needed me to plan some adjustments if or when needed.
I've also been taking it easy on posting new content in my world after #WorldEmber while I worked on other things. I do plan on posting new content again sometime soon, but for now it will be limited to community updates and edits to my content already viewable in my world (with the exception of any content that is currently being judged for the special categories in #WorldEmber2024 I'm not touching those until after the Awards Ceremony).
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WE2024 Technology Short List
Hi folks! The short list for the #WorldEmber24 Technology Award, in alphabetical order, is:
I've given stickers to all short list articles! And it was a tough decision. To make the short list, I was looking for articles that didn't just explain a piece of unique and interesting technology in an engaging way. I was looking for articles that used tech to tell an important story about the world and its people. All four of these articles did a great job of thinking bigger than the invention itself.
Great work everybody!
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My WorldEmber articles
WorldEmber 2024 is over! My first WE, and it was great!
Looking for stuff to read for the NYR reading challenge? Well, I've got a few articles for you, all listed on the page linked below:
Enjoy!
#worldember2024
Looking for stuff to read for the NYR reading challenge? Well, I've got a few articles for you, all listed on the page linked below:
Enjoy!
#worldember2024
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World Ember last week - magical sciences & political stakes articles
Happy New year everyone!
I hop you all had time to relax/have fun in December whether you completed World Ember or not. This last 1.5 week, I focused mostly on:
Magical science articles:
"Prime elements and magic": how different atoms interact or not with magic, how this impact the magic system, and the race to discover new atoms
"Rune-based magic": My MC's field of study. What it is and its basic rules.
"Forging magic": The magic of my MC's best friend. What it is and its basic rules.
"Parisian blue - the new fashionable dye": About the chemistry race to discover new elements or molecules, and the resulting new blue dye.
Political stakes at the start of the novel:
"The Two Spanish Wars": explaining how the current king got elected, declared his enemy a Dark Lord and banish him.
" Frequency changing magic": what makes the Chosen One so special.
#worldember2024
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Finished WorldEmber at just over 25K!
Check out my entries here:
I'll be publishing Abyss of Dreams this summer, so most of the articles are Ice Dragon lair related.
Congrats to all to everyone who participated in WorldEmber. Every word counts!
#worldember
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Take care,
Kwyn
I'll be publishing Abyss of Dreams this summer, so most of the articles are Ice Dragon lair related.
Congrats to all to everyone who participated in WorldEmber. Every word counts!
#worldember
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Take care,
Kwyn
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The centerpiece of my Worldember efforts, mixing real history with fantastic fiction
I wrote many articles using real medieval history and applying a fantasy filter to see how active gods and magic users would change things. I wanted to figure what aspects of medieval society would be mostly the same, what would be different and what would be completely different.
#worldember2024
#worldember2024
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Probably the last World Ember entry
This will probably be my last World Ember entry for 2024, well, 2025 now haha. Hopefully be a while before looking at my setting's vampires too. Here goes:
"There's a whole nation of them? We're screwed..."
#worldember2024
"There's a whole nation of them? We're screwed..."
#worldember2024
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Got a book for everyone
Hope everybody enjoys reading this book (and Happy New Year):
"Sure you should be reading that?"
#worldember2024
"Sure you should be reading that?"
#worldember2024
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Dragonguard Progress Report (DPR-5)
Issue 5 - WorldEmber is just about done, and it's time for a new year! Y'know what's funnier than 24? 25!
Follow the Legends of the Dragonguard for updates, challenges, and more!
Happy New Year! A whole month of worldbuilding is now over, with many new additions and changes! < Updated >
Nyxara
Dragonguard
Archon of the Dragonguard
Airigold < New Additions >
Lleah
Shimmerhorn
Drakeridge
Christopher Merrick
Fleet Admiral
Director of Logistics
Dragonguard Council
Coalition Officer
Wyvern Wasp
Seastone
Basilisk Crab
Sentinel Commander
Scalemite
Outpost Zero
Graphene Battery
Forgefest
Mochi's Mocha
Global Logistics Agency
Small Tactical Universal Battery #worldember #dpr
Follow the Legends of the Dragonguard for updates, challenges, and more!
Happy New Year! A whole month of worldbuilding is now over, with many new additions and changes! < Updated >
Nyxara
Dragonguard
Archon of the Dragonguard
Airigold < New Additions >
Lleah
Shimmerhorn
Drakeridge
Christopher Merrick
Fleet Admiral
Director of Logistics
Dragonguard Council
Coalition Officer
Wyvern Wasp
Seastone
Basilisk Crab
Sentinel Commander
Scalemite
Outpost Zero
Graphene Battery
Forgefest
Mochi's Mocha
Global Logistics Agency
Small Tactical Universal Battery #worldember #dpr
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I am vain, but I own it
Is it vanity to make the period time including my birthday and my late father's birthday and my parent's anniversary a time of great mystical importance in my fantasy world. Yes, yes it is.
Is it self indulgent to write about my birthday on my birthday. Yes, yes it is.
#Worldember 2024
Is it self indulgent to write about my birthday on my birthday. Yes, yes it is.
#Worldember 2024
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WorldEmber News & A New Challenge!
I finally got to 10k words of worldbuilding for this WE! And this time, I am actually pleased with all my entries, which is a change from last year where I didn't like some of the articles I wrote. I am probably just gonna expand on the stubs I made but I won't be writing any bigger articles for now! Good luck to everyone else with their WE goals!
In other news, there is a new challenge on the horizon! The 12 in 12 challenge, hosted by the fantastic Kiyomo, is a year long challenge, inspired by the 365 in 365 challenge! Each month, there is a new prompt judged by a member of the WA community, and a new badge made by the pixel-artist CoolG! I promise you this will be a fun challenge to start off the new year and I hope you will all have a lot of fun with the prompts! Take a look at the event page below, if you haven't already, and keep your eyes peeled for the first prompt of the new year! That's all for now! Happy worldbuilding and happy holidays! #worldember2024 #unofficialchallenge
In other news, there is a new challenge on the horizon! The 12 in 12 challenge, hosted by the fantastic Kiyomo, is a year long challenge, inspired by the 365 in 365 challenge! Each month, there is a new prompt judged by a member of the WA community, and a new badge made by the pixel-artist CoolG! I promise you this will be a fun challenge to start off the new year and I hope you will all have a lot of fun with the prompts! Take a look at the event page below, if you haven't already, and keep your eyes peeled for the first prompt of the new year! That's all for now! Happy worldbuilding and happy holidays! #worldember2024 #unofficialchallenge
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Who wants a big riding beast?
Big riding beast if you want something with a bit of a bite:
"Now they're riding wyrms too now?" We're screwed..."
#worldember2024
"Now they're riding wyrms too now?" We're screwed..."
#worldember2024
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A Fey for you all
A Fey to darken, or even lighten, you're mood perhaps? Be careful of her kiss though.
"What an adorable Fey creature... Wait why are you looking at me like that?"
#worldember2024
"What an adorable Fey creature... Wait why are you looking at me like that?"
#worldember2024
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And another shorter one
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New entry expanding...
Got this up to expand on my world's vampires.
"Strange stone this. Looks like a blood clot in a way"
#worldember2024
"Strange stone this. Looks like a blood clot in a way"
#worldember2024
WorldEmber 100%!
I successfully hit my goal of 10000 words on the cultures, countries and societies across my world for #WorldEmber !
I even managed a whole bunch of art done for a few of of the articles, and I'm super pleased with what I managed to finish.
Now I've completed my specific goal, I'm hoping to smash out more words on some random article topics to make the fun little percentage bar go up even more before the end of WorldEmber, and maybe enter in a few more of the special categories!
Happy writing folks, and feel free to check out my WorldEmber articles!
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WorldEmber 2024 Wrap-Up
Okay I thought I had another one in me but I don't so I'm just gonna leave it at the 2 articles I've finished by now and start wrapping up. I'm hoping everyone else had a great #WorldEmber this year!!!
This one was a real doozy I'll tell ya that much, there was absolutely NO reason to make it as hard as I did other than "Yo but it'd be SO cool/funny if I did" and you know what? I did. I absolutely Locked In and finished everything I set out to finish in December and it only costed me a little bit of my sanity. It's not like I had much use for it anyways.
For those who don't know, I spent the first half of WorldEmber finishing this Zine I started working on and off since February. So basically I spent the first half of WorldEmber not doing WorldEmber. What's the Zine about? Uh, okay so basically I made an issue of Dragon Magazine but for my own world. It's filled with art, 2 stories, some lore and a collection of my unsolicited opinions. You should totally read it cause I'm really proud of myself.
After that I took a few days off before getting to work on WorldEmber, so I transferred this One Shot I made for the Zine (I timed it so that I wrote all of this during December) . It's genuinely SO much better than my first go at writing one I gotta say.
And after that I wrote what is now one of my favorite articles to date, this one had been a LONG time coming and it was the idea I was most excited to write for WorldEmber. But I'm sure that was clear judging from how hard I went in on it and also how I just called it afterwards vdsbfvjkh
So yeah, that was my #WorldEmber2024 in a nutshell. I shall now take my highly anticipated "I have been working creatively nonstop for 5 months straight and I need to BREATHE" break, with a short Reading Challenge thrown in there as a treat. That's all for now, have a good one!!!
This one was a real doozy I'll tell ya that much, there was absolutely NO reason to make it as hard as I did other than "Yo but it'd be SO cool/funny if I did" and you know what? I did. I absolutely Locked In and finished everything I set out to finish in December and it only costed me a little bit of my sanity. It's not like I had much use for it anyways.
For those who don't know, I spent the first half of WorldEmber finishing this Zine I started working on and off since February. So basically I spent the first half of WorldEmber not doing WorldEmber. What's the Zine about? Uh, okay so basically I made an issue of Dragon Magazine but for my own world. It's filled with art, 2 stories, some lore and a collection of my unsolicited opinions. You should totally read it cause I'm really proud of myself.
Dungeonomicon
After that I took a few days off before getting to work on WorldEmber, so I transferred this One Shot I made for the Zine (I timed it so that I wrote all of this during December) . It's genuinely SO much better than my first go at writing one I gotta say.
And after that I wrote what is now one of my favorite articles to date, this one had been a LONG time coming and it was the idea I was most excited to write for WorldEmber. But I'm sure that was clear judging from how hard I went in on it and also how I just called it afterwards vdsbfvjkh
So yeah, that was my #WorldEmber2024 in a nutshell. I shall now take my highly anticipated "I have been working creatively nonstop for 5 months straight and I need to BREATHE" break, with a short Reading Challenge thrown in there as a treat. That's all for now, have a good one!!!
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There's a secret hidden here...
Wrote this up for Eternium, fitting nicely into the #WorldEmber Competition.
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Worldemberweek 3.5
Happy Christmas to everyone who celebrates!
I hope everyone who wants to has had time to have fun for WE between all the eating :p
For week 3 and half of week 4, I wrote a few articles I love:
Adélaïde's research project: diving more into magical science.
The Drissoire Incident; why it's important to do your homework and to care about basic runes safety (Adélaïde's favourite event to mention in class).
Sarine's fibre: a material used to make clothes for rituals because of its unique properties.
More character articles, in particular the love interest, Herr Streiff.
#worldember2024
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10k words achieved!
Just in time for Christmas Eve, I've reached my goal of 10k words without BBCode. There are only eight articles so far, but I'm very proud of it, as many of the articles this time contain some small drawings of mine and we still have about 13 days left until Worldember ends. Maybe I can write one or two more important articles for Layida. Some articles may contain a few beloved Anvils that I've integrated into my world. Maybe you'll find your name too (naturally adapted to my language, so stay tuned ;)?
I'm most proud of so far:
I would like to thank everyone for the support so far during this Worldember and for the many small and large presents and your comments. It really means a lot to me, especially because the last three months have not been quite so wonderful. I especially hope that with my eighth article written during WE, I'll take a big step that closes these months and opens the door to a better 2025.
I wish everyone a wonderful, harmonious and peaceful Christmas and a happy New Year. I look forward to reading many of your WE articles.
#worldember2024 - #WorldEmber
I'm most proud of so far:
I would like to thank everyone for the support so far during this Worldember and for the many small and large presents and your comments. It really means a lot to me, especially because the last three months have not been quite so wonderful. I especially hope that with my eighth article written during WE, I'll take a big step that closes these months and opens the door to a better 2025.
I wish everyone a wonderful, harmonious and peaceful Christmas and a happy New Year. I look forward to reading many of your WE articles.
#worldember2024 - #WorldEmber
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Do you like cheese? How about metaphor cheese?
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Gone and done this up.
Another put together in the meantime and other bits & pieces to do in the next week or two.
"What is this abomination?"
#worldember2024
"What is this abomination?"
#worldember2024
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ADHD Hyperfixation Mode
WHOOPS I suddenly started hyperfixating on worldbuilding so I have a few new articles I'm working on LOL.
: the Dracids, or dragon bloods. Which...also was an article that I desperately needed to write. Oops. : The Cypher Unit, which... this was kinda a half-assed article but I felt like making something for it. Maybe one day I'll spice it up. But take what you can get, team. : Endinsian (Ethnicity), which also needed to be worked on but not as badly as the dracids or the Second Rhanalanian War. LOL. But this one is a full blown WIP right now, but wanted to show y'all that I was working on this. I really want to redo the letters for the language. Again. HALP.
Anyway. Uhhh I'll update when I have more :D
#WorldEmber #WorldEmber2024 #worldember #Worldember #UrbanFantasy #Fantasy
Also, I added an invite to my discord server! https://discord.gg/D9wxNmBE. It is supposed to be a safe place/community as well as a place to talk about my writings, including my Naruto fanfiction ^.^
: the Dracids, or dragon bloods. Which...also was an article that I desperately needed to write. Oops. : The Cypher Unit, which... this was kinda a half-assed article but I felt like making something for it. Maybe one day I'll spice it up. But take what you can get, team. : Endinsian (Ethnicity), which also needed to be worked on but not as badly as the dracids or the Second Rhanalanian War. LOL. But this one is a full blown WIP right now, but wanted to show y'all that I was working on this. I really want to redo the letters for the language. Again. HALP.
Anyway. Uhhh I'll update when I have more :D
#WorldEmber #WorldEmber2024 #worldember #Worldember #UrbanFantasy #Fantasy
Also, I added an invite to my discord server! https://discord.gg/D9wxNmBE. It is supposed to be a safe place/community as well as a place to talk about my writings, including my Naruto fanfiction ^.^
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---50K--- WORLD OF THALAS ---50K---
I am working hard this month on my world in which I am DMing for about 5 years. I recently started to create it in WorldAnvil just this month on 1st December and today I am going to SMASH 50K words!
Recently I created entry in #worldember2024 for Ethnicity, mixture of orcs and humans. If you are interested, please check and let me know your opinion. Wild Thalarians
My most beloved articles currently are 1. - Dragons 2. - Cataclysm 3. -Archanic Conclave
Check it out and let me know what you think! I am really looking forward to see some notes what can be done better so I can improve in future.
MUCH LOVE TO ALL OF YOU! I am wishing you all nice holidays!!!
Recently I created entry in #worldember2024 for Ethnicity, mixture of orcs and humans. If you are interested, please check and let me know your opinion. Wild Thalarians
My most beloved articles currently are 1. - Dragons 2. - Cataclysm 3. -Archanic Conclave
Check it out and let me know what you think! I am really looking forward to see some notes what can be done better so I can improve in future.
MUCH LOVE TO ALL OF YOU! I am wishing you all nice holidays!!!
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WorldEmber 2024 Update
Sorry I have like...not really done much this year. It's been a stressful month between having to pull my book for some fixes, working constantly, and having to buy a brand new car, it's just been rough.
But I have three articles, though only two are actually up for the competition lol.
: Bloody Journalism Campaign, a campaign during the First Rhanalanian War to prevent the truth from reaching the outside world. Journalists were attacked in brutal ways. : Second Rhanalanian War, one that fully emancipated the Rhanalanians from the Naa'ran. : Ryan Walker, D.C., Yes, it's named that on purpose. Ish. Idk I thought it'd be funny/accurate for humans to do. Bc MURICA. It uh...is partially like Washington D.C. actually.
#WorldEmber #Updates #worldember2024 #urbanfantasy #Worldember
But I have three articles, though only two are actually up for the competition lol.
: Bloody Journalism Campaign, a campaign during the First Rhanalanian War to prevent the truth from reaching the outside world. Journalists were attacked in brutal ways. : Second Rhanalanian War, one that fully emancipated the Rhanalanians from the Naa'ran. : Ryan Walker, D.C., Yes, it's named that on purpose. Ish. Idk I thought it'd be funny/accurate for humans to do. Bc MURICA. It uh...is partially like Washington D.C. actually.
#WorldEmber #Updates #worldember2024 #urbanfantasy #Worldember
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New one done for World Ember
Done this one up today, and potentially horrible little thing to find.
"What is this place? And why is that blood spatter moving?"
#worldember2024
"What is this place? And why is that blood spatter moving?"
#worldember2024
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#WorldEmber update! Agartha Saga!
Greetings all! It's been a touch of time since I gave an update, holiday season and all it's business has been kicking me. BUT in between my last update, I've hit 17k and knocked out some big articles, all centered around the metaphorical center of Edda Revised, the nation of Agartha! I want to cross the threshold over 20k, so expect more soon, but I might be jumping back to Tacoma by Night to let the fantasy engines refresh! But before that, check out these articles below:
Happy holidays y'all! And cheers to a good rest of Worldember
Happy holidays y'all! And cheers to a good rest of Worldember
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And just like that, I've done it
Hello everyone,
I've only posted about five articles and just like that I have completed #Worldember. Just five articles. I did say that my ace-in-the-hole would come in handy. I'm not stopping here, though. I have much more to post in the "Covenant Dawn" half of my world, so be sure to keep an eye out for notifications from me. In the meantime, here is the fifth article that I posted recently.
I've only posted about five articles and just like that I have completed #Worldember. Just five articles. I did say that my ace-in-the-hole would come in handy. I'm not stopping here, though. I have much more to post in the "Covenant Dawn" half of my world, so be sure to keep an eye out for notifications from me. In the meantime, here is the fifth article that I posted recently.
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WorldEmber Update: Week Three Hype!
Much progress was made during today's Sunday Sprints stream — and the other streams of the weekend! Thank you, friends, for coming along for the ride!
Catrao - The tropical home of our newest friend, Arelio!
- Brasara Caverns - A cave network in Catrao, housing some treat-loving khiroph populations. I think this is my favorite of the day!
I also worked on a few articles connected to our dear Ebi!
Nahuara - Ebi's homeland! They've got a unique craft they share with the world, and it's a neat little detail :)
Iverra - Ebi's destination! At least, the first on her Path to Adventure! I'm very pleased with the additions to this article today.
Oh! And both Gidren and Brynna have new art in their articles!
I'm happy to have had so many of you with me while adding more words to my worlds! More to come, next weekend! You can always pop by my whole WorldEmber catalog here to see what else I'm up to!
#TheOwlworks #Malkora #AyunSovos #WorldEmber #WorldEmber2024
Word Count Update: 10.8k > 13.2k
Favorite of the Week
by Strixxline
Content Highlights:
A lot of focus went into developing the khirophs of Ayun Sovos, which led to lots of new additions and articles!#TheOwlworks #Malkora #AyunSovos #WorldEmber #WorldEmber2024
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The challenge marches forward!
Currently, we have 7 amazing entries with a wide variety of interpretations to the prompt! I have even found a few worlds that I've taken an interest in, sometimes the amazing authors on WA go unnoticed. But, wow there really are a phenomenal amount of creative minds here!
The challenge is still running until Jan 14th, so plenty of time to relax over the holidays, belt out more lore for your worlds, railing through World Ember content, and maybe finding new inspiration!
I've started drafting some ideas for the hidden badge and I'm happy with some of them. Others have already been scrapped, but nonetheless! I'm looking forward to seeing what ideas come out of the community!
#UnofficalChallenge, #Reverie, #WorldEmber, #TheGreatTree
The challenge is still running until Jan 14th, so plenty of time to relax over the holidays, belt out more lore for your worlds, railing through World Ember content, and maybe finding new inspiration!
I've started drafting some ideas for the hidden badge and I'm happy with some of them. Others have already been scrapped, but nonetheless! I'm looking forward to seeing what ideas come out of the community!
#UnofficalChallenge, #Reverie, #WorldEmber, #TheGreatTree
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Done this up.
Felt I needed this done out to add a bit of background to a species I'm terrifying my players with:
"What I'd do for a beautiful woman to be here"
#worldember2024
"What I'd do for a beautiful woman to be here"
#worldember2024
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My Worldember Update!
Can you believe we’re already halfway through December? They say time flies when you’re having fun, but what’s happening this month is truly shocking! Like many of you, WorldEmber has become my favorite challenge of the year- and for so many good reasons. The inspiration I gain from it is incredible, and I love the opportunity to explore such amazing lore from worlds that are so unique! It really is a blessing to be part of this community.
That was all for now, you creative beans! I've reached my personal goal of 25k and now moving forward toward 50k!You can check my full progresse here: My WE Progress!
As we move forward, I’d love to share some of the articles I had a great time writing!
My favorite article of what I've written so far!
My most liked WE article from the community!
The first article of a new project I'm working on for Kena'an!
My article for the profession article, which is about explorers of the deep seas!
That was all for now, you creative beans! I've reached my personal goal of 25k and now moving forward toward 50k!You can check my full progresse here: My WE Progress!
I hope you are all having a great time this WE! Stay safe, stay inspired and don't forget to #SharetheLove
#Worldember #worldember2024 #author #progress
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WorldEmber Week 2
Hi everyone, I hope you're all (still) having fun for WE!
For week 2, I wrote a few articles I love:"Pranking at the universities" - to give me a few ideas of stupid things the students can do.
"The Jameux's Jewellery business" & "The Lefebvres' forge" - two ads I had fun making for the shop of my MC's parents and for the shop of the family of my MC's best friend.
"Herr Streiff's illusion making pendant" - getting in my MC's mind as she examines it and try to figure how it works and its limits.
"Nicodème's disease" - poor Nicodème is the son of my MC's best friend, and she's trying to figure what disease he has and how she can help him.
#worldember2024
For week 2, I wrote a few articles I love:
#worldember2024
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Got round to finishing this one off
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I HAVE WON WORLDEMBEEEEEEEEEEERRRRR!!!!!!!
Holy.... I HAVE NOW HIT 10K WORDS LESSGOOOOOOOO!!!!! AND ON MY FIRST WOLRDEMBER TOO!!! OH MY-
I did not expect to reach my goal in just 10 days (with only 10 entries???) and I cannot express how thankful I am to everyone in this community who encouraged me throughout this challenge.
I also cannot express how FUN this challenge was!! Being allowed to just go wild with your writing is just so freeing ^^ Here are all ten of my WorldEmber entries!!
My entry to the Geography Special Category, a barren planet in the Sol System famous for gorgeous geological structures of cobalt, silicon and sulphur.
A lava planet with a landscape of bubbling lava flows, angry volcanos and opportunities for volcano-surfing!
Entry to the Species Special Category, a race that holds incredible influence over Ysteria and everything within it and notorious for their power-thirsty nature and frequent use of ancient magics and sorcery.
Carnivorous wolf humanoid creatures that occupy every biome in Ysteria. Well-known for their control over natural surroundings and elements.
A powerful race of magical beings lives in the depths of Ysteria, entangled in the ongoing conflict between Vampires and Werewolves.
The main planetary system of Auxul and where the stories will take place!
Entry to the Technology Special Category, the efficient art of decorating your home to match your personality and lifestyle and enhance comfort!
Entry to the Character Special Category, a 19-year-old college freshman which a remarkable talent in coding and hacking. Need someone to hack into someone's wristwatch to send a message or pull off a more daring feat? She's your girl ;)
Enjoy all my incredible entries, thank you all so much for supporting me and have a good one <3
#WorldEmber #worldember2024
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Did YOU write 10K in 10 days?!
Congratulations to everyone who has made it through the first 10 days of #WorldEmber!
Claim this snowglobe with [img:6159515] if you've written 10,000 words already.
Just getting started?
No worries! Let this motivate you to write 10K in YOUR first 10 days!! It's not too late to start, and every word you write is a prize in and of itself!!!
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WorldEmber Update from the Owlworks: The 10k Line is Breached!
by Strixxline
So, what's new?
I'm so glad you asked! As you may know, I've started diving into the realm of storytelling, at long last, and these stories have been the driving force behind my worldbuilding this month. Might I interest you in...The Many Characters Across my Stories?
I invite you to check out the main protagonists of Malkora's storyline, Fleeting Harvest, Gidren and Brynna! Might you also be interested in the latest chapter of their story? I also offer you the plucky main character of Ayun Sovos's storyline, The Path to Adventure, Ebi! Ah, but how about some of the other lovely characters who make up the Path to Adventure cast (so far)?How about some neat places and things in Ayun Sovos?
Come get to know Brightfield, with locations like Lilipond Acres and Iverra — and this is a pretty neat plant you might find on your way there as you pass through the fields: Brisk Nettle.I appreciate every read and piece of feedback!
More information is being gathered for all of these articles by the day... but what might you be itching to know? I'm open to feedback on what might be "missing" all throughout the month, so don't be afraid to leave comments inquiring about different things! If I know there are certain articles that people are most interested in seeing developed, I'll be more likely to spend extra time fleshing them out! ^^ See my whole WorldEmber catalog here! Cheers, to the remainder of the month. The words are flying, and I'm delighted by so much of the community's work already!Much love, your forever-feral Strixxline
#WorldEmber #WorldEmber2024 #TheOwlworks
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Third One Done
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A New #UnofficialChallenge for Your #WorldEmber #Snowglobe Collection!
We've all done it!
You sit down at your computer to write, and you get halfway into your new article and
BLAMMO!
You are struck out of the blue with the need, the urge,the compulsion to create something that goes along with the article that you're making. It might be a chronicle to organize several events and locations. It might be a timeline to track your writing progress. It could be a drawing to illustrate an insect's wing. It might even be a map of the island you've dedicated your writing to.
cough.
Whatever it is...in the end, it doesn't count toward your word goal. And that's ok! Because you are still enriching your world, your readers, and the entire universe with your creative spirit! So go forth! Waste WorldEmber writing time! It'll all be OK in the end!
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Im Kinda proud of myself ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I just wanted to take a moment to pat myself on the back, I have crushed my world ember goal of 10k, I've been rapidly expanding my world's background lore and history. Since I got back from traveling, the total word count has gone from 41k then, to 86k now, which is more than double. I now sit at a comfortable 150 articles, and my world is improving every day, I'm generally quite proud of all the articles I've made this world ember, although not all of them are equal there are some I am quite proud of, both in the 1k+ word counts, and below it, I have been making a lot of new articles, so I highly recommend checking out my summary article linked below here.
however, my favorite recent work has been on an older article, the one about dragons, that I reworked completely from scratch, which is in my opinion one of the best I've ever made.
World Ember is not over, and I will not stop making things, but having already completed my goal, I now want to take a bit more time to properly think articles through before starting them, I have realized that I write a lot better if I follow my nose, rather than trying to force myself to write specific things.
I hope you all have a good day, and I wish you all great inspiration! Goodbye, and happy worldbuilding <3
-GoldenPants
#Worldember
World Ember is not over, and I will not stop making things, but having already completed my goal, I now want to take a bit more time to properly think articles through before starting them, I have realized that I write a lot better if I follow my nose, rather than trying to force myself to write specific things.
I hope you all have a good day, and I wish you all great inspiration! Goodbye, and happy worldbuilding <3
-GoldenPants
#Worldember
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Worldember status update!
Worldember flows so good! I feel blessed to be a part of this and the choice to join World Anvil six months ago was frankly one of the best decisions I made this year! Congratulation to everyone participating in this. In just a week I've discovered so many great creators it blows my mind! And now it is time for a shameless self promotion of some articles I really enjoyed writing! I would love to hear your thoughts on them! If you have any suggestions on articles I should read (yours or someone else's) please tell me in the comments! So, here we go!
Inspired by Catoblepon, I fell in love with conditions, so here is one that promises a lot of laughter!
An article about my best buddy in the world of Kena'an and your guide to the Afterlife!
A material called Onyx Luna, unique in nature and properties and my most prideful moment of CSS!
I wish you all the best! May the words flow, filling your worlds with life!
#WorldEmber #SharetheLove #Author
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Three WE articles down, and prompts for you!
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Worldember and free adventurers.
December is a big month for Dromaria! We're releasing eight free one-page adventures as a thank-you to everyone who's been part of this journey and Worldember. Check out what’s coming up and grab your first two adventures here:
Follow to receive regular updates from the World of Dromaria:
#dnd #dromaria #worldbuilding #fantasy #sharethelove #anvilspace #worldember
Follow to receive regular updates from the World of Dromaria:
#dnd #dromaria #worldbuilding #fantasy #sharethelove #anvilspace #worldember
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I've submitted only 3 and I'm past halfway...
I have just submitted three articles for #WorldEmber and I'm already at 53.97% of the required word count. My ace-in-a-hole is coming in very handy. And its only the first week....
By the way, here are the articles: Kasani (empowered tribe):
Dunamai:
Kavod:
By the way, here are the articles: Kasani (empowered tribe):
Dunamai:
Kavod:
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#WorldEmber Update! Cities Finished!
So far on my main goals, I've gotten two categories done! I finished up the articles on the last two Vampire Clans on the Thinbloods and Clan Tzimisce, and I finished all of the remaining Cities of the area, where our story lays!
All of those have gotten me to 9,100 words or so, so I'm getting really close! Now, when I was doing my homework, my plan was to finish the different Mage Organizations next, but seeing everyone's amazing articles has gotten me back in the fantasy itch, so I'm going to be deviating from that, at least temporarily, to focus on some Edda Articles! So stay tuned for plenty of fantasy worldbuilding here soon!
All of those have gotten me to 9,100 words or so, so I'm getting really close! Now, when I was doing my homework, my plan was to finish the different Mage Organizations next, but seeing everyone's amazing articles has gotten me back in the fantasy itch, so I'm going to be deviating from that, at least temporarily, to focus on some Edda Articles! So stay tuned for plenty of fantasy worldbuilding here soon!
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Worldember is a blast!
I knew I was excited for this. I knew all of you were thrilled for WE to begin. What I didn’t know was how all these feelings would multiply once WE actually started! THIS IS SO MUCH FUN! My motivation to write is through the roof, and the incredible entries I read every day are a source of inspiration unlike any other. You are all fantastic creators, and from the bottom of my heart, I wish you the best!
May you achieve all your goals, and may we always have opportunities to celebrate creativity the way we do here in this wonderful community that never ceases to amaze me!
This is my first WE, and I have to say- it’s going pretty well! I’ve completed three articles and am at 83% of my 10k goal (even though my personal goal is 25k). Here are my articles. Feel free to check them out if you’d like, and let me know about articles you think I should read (whether they’re yours or someone else’s)!
A text adventure to celebrate my first WE!
A Title because I felt like diving to uncharted waters!
A settlement to keep up with my WE plans!
Enjoy your WE! Stay happy, stay inspired! #SharetheLove #WorldEmber
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World Ember 2024!
Okay so I started the challenge doing something I realized that I desperately needed to do lmao.
The Second Intra-Continental War. That...have been in dire need of writing for like, almost two years ngl.
I probably will add more as the month goes on but this is the majority of the shit I need to get done. I will have to do more but idk what right now. But yay, that's finally off my to-do list.
#WorldEmber #WorldEmber2024 #urbanfantasy #UrbanFantasy
The Second Intra-Continental War. That...have been in dire need of writing for like, almost two years ngl.
I probably will add more as the month goes on but this is the majority of the shit I need to get done. I will have to do more but idk what right now. But yay, that's finally off my to-do list.
#WorldEmber #WorldEmber2024 #urbanfantasy #UrbanFantasy
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WORLDEMBER IS HEEEEEEEEEEEEEERE!!!!!!!!
WorldEmber has arrived (oh boy..) and I'm really excited for it! It is my first one after all ^^ This challenge will provide me the opportunity to flesh out stuff in my worlds as much as I want without worrying about a word limit!
Today is Day 1 and I've already gotten an entry ready and 1.6k words out of 10k down! Not too shabby if I say so myself ;) Here's my first entry: a small barren planet in the Sol System boasting gorgeous geological structures of cobalt, silicon and sulphur ^^
Check out my plans for the challenge!
Have fun with WorldEmber and have a good one <3 #WorldEmber
Today is Day 1 and I've already gotten an entry ready and 1.6k words out of 10k down! Not too shabby if I say so myself ;) Here's my first entry: a small barren planet in the Sol System boasting gorgeous geological structures of cobalt, silicon and sulphur ^^
Check out my plans for the challenge!
Have fun with WorldEmber and have a good one <3 #WorldEmber
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Meta articles are not acceptable for Worldember, so I wrote these RPG meta essays in November to get it out of my system
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Dragonguard Progress Report (DPR-4)
Issue 4 - With 20k words for NovelEmber down, it's time to get right into WorldEmber!
Follow the Legends of the Dragonguard for updates, challenges, and more!
Well, I've completed my NovelEmber goal of 20k words a few days ago — a 30 day writing streak at almost 21k words! I'll have to add what I've written in the manuscripts here on WA for rough draft readers or something, but you can read what I wrote for every day on my Substack.
But with November over now, it's time to go right into the next event: WorldEmber! I've got a backlog of stuff I need to create pages for.
And if you want to get notifications for only certain things within my world, I've set up a Notifications page!
Also, I've added content warning tags on the homepage, to denote the kinds of sensitive content is within the world. Any page that has such content is tagged and will display a spoiler at the top.
I've also created a page with more information about the Content Warnings on the site.
Content Warning
< Updated >
Notebook: Short Ideas
Notebook: Ancient Dragonkin
Dragonguard
Valen Blackthorn
< New Additions >
{ Technical }
Notifications
Content Warning
Generic Random Generator
Simple Prompt Tracker
#novelember #worldember #dpr
Follow the Legends of the Dragonguard for updates, challenges, and more!
Well, I've completed my NovelEmber goal of 20k words a few days ago — a 30 day writing streak at almost 21k words! I'll have to add what I've written in the manuscripts here on WA for rough draft readers or something, but you can read what I wrote for every day on my Substack.
But with November over now, it's time to go right into the next event: WorldEmber! I've got a backlog of stuff I need to create pages for.
And if you want to get notifications for only certain things within my world, I've set up a Notifications page!
Also, I've added content warning tags on the homepage, to denote the kinds of sensitive content is within the world. Any page that has such content is tagged and will display a spoiler at the top.
I've also created a page with more information about the Content Warnings on the site.
Content Warning
< Updated >
Notebook: Short Ideas
Notebook: Ancient Dragonkin
Dragonguard
Valen Blackthorn
< New Additions >
{ Technical }
Notifications
Content Warning
Generic Random Generator
Simple Prompt Tracker
#novelember #worldember #dpr
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World Ember 2024 - Focus world & 1st article
Hi everyone,
For WE 2024 I'm going to focus on my Magical University of Lille World.
I've already written my first article, a faculty profile for my MC who's a lecturer at the university
This month, I'm hoping to write more lecturer profile and to develop their rivalries and the surrounding political conflicts + a few university courses / magical sciences :D
#worldember2024
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FINALLY! WORLDEMBER IS HERE!
#Worldember 2024 has finally arrived, and this time I intend to do more than I did last year. Time to use my secret weapon.....
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Two new updates! #NovelEmber and #WorldEmber!
Hello today all ye Anvilities and Cupids (testing ideas of what to call people who follow me), I hope everyone is doing well as we get to the end of the year! I got two updates coming down to y'all today!
Firstly, I finished Chapter 6 of Tacoma by Night: Magnum Opus bringing my NovelEmber word count to 22007! While this isn't even near the 50k goal, I'm proud of myself for getting as far as I did, and I plan on keeping this story going in the future! Check that one out following the link below!
Chapter 6: What do you do with some newbie mages? in Tacoma by Night: Magnum Opus
Secondly, my WorldEmber prep has been completed for week 4! Included in that final portion is a link to my Linktree where you can find my two active socials and my plans for the month to come! You can read that bit following the article block below as well!
I hope everyone fares well this next week, and I'm super excited to get into the challenge! If y'all have read this far, tell me what you're most excited to write about this month!
Until next time~!
Firstly, I finished Chapter 6 of Tacoma by Night: Magnum Opus bringing my NovelEmber word count to 22007! While this isn't even near the 50k goal, I'm proud of myself for getting as far as I did, and I plan on keeping this story going in the future! Check that one out following the link below!
Chapter 6: What do you do with some newbie mages? in Tacoma by Night: Magnum Opus
Secondly, my WorldEmber prep has been completed for week 4! Included in that final portion is a link to my Linktree where you can find my two active socials and my plans for the month to come! You can read that bit following the article block below as well!
I hope everyone fares well this next week, and I'm super excited to get into the challenge! If y'all have read this far, tell me what you're most excited to write about this month!
Until next time~!
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62 WorldEmber 2024 prompts!
To inspire your writing for WorldEmber 2024, I've created a map featuring daily stops throughout December, each with one or two prompts - 62 prompts in total. If you’re using a mobile device or prefer a straightforward list format, all the prompts are also available as an article for easy access.
MAP: MAP
#worldember2024 #prompts
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And with that my WorldEmber prep is complete, LOCK IN BOYS
Oh boy oh boy it's that time of the year again. Only this time I'm doing the creative project equivalent of FNAF 20/20/20/20 Mode, Dark Souls 3 SL1, Halo 2 LaSO, perhaps even The Final Horizon Update pre-patch on Extreme difficulty, or just a regular playthrough of Sonic Unleashed.
In addition to that I'm also going to drop what I've written for #NovelEmber later today or maybe at like 3am or something idk man. It's gotta be some of my favorite short stories I've written so far BY far. But man this has been a crazy few months. I'm hanging on by a thread but that thread is like an inch thick. Wishing everyone else luck this #WorldEmber !!!
Also HOLY SHIT DID YOU SEE IT OH MY GOD SHADOW HAS A GUN AGAIN AND HE FUCKING KICKFLIPPED IT AND THE MOON EXPLODED WE'RE SO BACK DUDE WE'VE NEVER BEEN SO BACK VKDHFBVSKHJDB
In addition to that I'm also going to drop what I've written for #NovelEmber later today or maybe at like 3am or something idk man. It's gotta be some of my favorite short stories I've written so far BY far. But man this has been a crazy few months. I'm hanging on by a thread but that thread is like an inch thick. Wishing everyone else luck this #WorldEmber !!!
Also HOLY SHIT DID YOU SEE IT OH MY GOD SHADOW HAS A GUN AGAIN AND HE FUCKING KICKFLIPPED IT AND THE MOON EXPLODED WE'RE SO BACK DUDE WE'VE NEVER BEEN SO BACK VKDHFBVSKHJDB
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November was a busy month!
Hello beautiful nerds! I hope this was a productive and happy month for all of you. For me, November passed on a flash since I got many things happening at once. My seasonal work was over and I found myself having plenty of free time. I had some rest which I needed, saw my friends who I had missed and played some games which is always a treat! As for worldbuilding, it was a month of preparation! I wasn;t engaged with Novelember (maybe next year), but I had a blast participating in four amazing Unofficial Challenges: Splash Challenge by Mochi, Mapvember 2024 by Tillerz, Fires of Creation and Longest Journey Chapter 3 by Tyrdal.
Worldember Preparation
The rest of my time went into preparing for Worldember. This will be my first time joining this challenge and the hype is real! I was eager for it anyway, but the excitement about it from everyone is infectious! I finished my homework and have a clear image in my head of what I want to write about. I will focus on regions and geographic locations so I did some warm up by revistiting some of my old articles that needed some refinment. To give you a taste, here are the two I liked the most writing:Grand Celebrations Unofficial Challenge
Also, don't forget! My challenge, which I host with my good friend CoolG is open for submissions until December 15th! We are both very eager to receive your party invitations on the comments! Check it out here: That was all for now friends! Stay inspired, stay happy and stay safe! And don't forget to #SharetheLove! Light up the forge and I wish you all a super productive Worldember! #UnofficialChallenge #GrandCelebrations #Worldember
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Help me decide what to work on this WorldEmber!
This WorldEmber I am asking the community for guidance, specifically on what I shall work on first this WorldEmber. With how my brain works, I will gravitate towards several projects throughout December, but for the start of the event I want to have a solid idea on what to write. That's where you guys come in!
In my prep article I have given a short description of fifteen planets, and anyone can comment which one is their favourite. Whichever gets the most comments, I'll write about first! Some of these planets are very fleshed out already, with over a hundred articles, and others have only ever been mentioned once in my world!
#mochievements #worldember2024 #challenge
In my prep article I have given a short description of fifteen planets, and anyone can comment which one is their favourite. Whichever gets the most comments, I'll write about first! Some of these planets are very fleshed out already, with over a hundred articles, and others have only ever been mentioned once in my world!
#mochievements #worldember2024 #challenge
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The future for ValentineDM (That's me! :D) - Reflecting
As #Novelember enters it's back half, I am looking and thinking that I'm most likely not going to hit the grand goal. That's fine and dandy, this was more about the motivation than actually hitting 50k, but it does make me think of and want to start anticipating my steps from here.
As we go into December with good ol' #Worldember, I'm going to still be focusing on Tacoma By Night, as I outlined in my homework article. After and interweaving that, however, I have a whole slew of projects that are on my mind.
Firstly, I have my primary fantasy setting, Edda, and at least two or three of the individual stories that make that up, the first of which I've already started to write.
Then, I have an urban fantasy/otherworld story in my own setting that I've done some work on, and an action adventure western themed world that's starting to take rapid formation in my mind.
My World of Darkness stuff is loads of fun, and I want to get more of it done, but it admittedly might take more of a back burner position come January, as while just about every character, place, and plot is of my creation, it is derivative work at the end of the day.
I do want to start thinking of monetization or opportunities like that, as I am confident enough in my writing (I mean I have a whole stinkin' degree for it too!) but I am left with a lot of uncertainty and anxiety about, essentially, meeting my deadlines.
But regardless, no matter how much is up in the air, folks can expect plenty more ValentineDM Content coming throughout the year. Prose, Articles, maybe even some art here and there! And I've even been contemplating videos on my settings if I can work out the technical stuff~!
I hope everyone else is having a great Novelember marathon so far, and that the future stretches on for us all!
As we go into December with good ol' #Worldember, I'm going to still be focusing on Tacoma By Night, as I outlined in my homework article. After and interweaving that, however, I have a whole slew of projects that are on my mind.
Firstly, I have my primary fantasy setting, Edda, and at least two or three of the individual stories that make that up, the first of which I've already started to write.
Then, I have an urban fantasy/otherworld story in my own setting that I've done some work on, and an action adventure western themed world that's starting to take rapid formation in my mind.
My World of Darkness stuff is loads of fun, and I want to get more of it done, but it admittedly might take more of a back burner position come January, as while just about every character, place, and plot is of my creation, it is derivative work at the end of the day.
I do want to start thinking of monetization or opportunities like that, as I am confident enough in my writing (I mean I have a whole stinkin' degree for it too!) but I am left with a lot of uncertainty and anxiety about, essentially, meeting my deadlines.
But regardless, no matter how much is up in the air, folks can expect plenty more ValentineDM Content coming throughout the year. Prose, Articles, maybe even some art here and there! And I've even been contemplating videos on my settings if I can work out the technical stuff~!
I hope everyone else is having a great Novelember marathon so far, and that the future stretches on for us all!
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#NovelEmber Progress and #WorldEmber Prep
I've been a bit quieter than usual this November, because I have been working on #NovelEmber, but as we're just over halfway through the month I thought I'd do a little update.
WorldEmber Prep
I've really been enjoying the WorldEmber prep. It's that strange thing where I find myself getting inspired but also trying to save up all of my ideas to start writing them in December. (It's one of the reasons I haven't written my latest entry for #TheLongestJourney yet). Really can't wait to start!NovelEmber
I've written almost 30k words for my new book which is set in The Wilds (see World Block below). I know a lot of those words are going to change when it comes to re-reading and editing and so on, but it feels good to get the words out and to start connecting to these new characters I haven't met before!
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The Splash Challenge is now over!
Last Tuesday, to celebrate my birthday and just for a bit of fun, I released a week-long unofficial challenge! The theme was water, as opposed to Tyrdal's Flashfire Challenge, where the theme was water. It closed midnight last night, and I ended up with 29 entries!! That's far more than I was expecting for a shorter challenge, and I'm so grateful for the people who took the time to write an entry, and felt inspired to do so.
In other news, I've been working hard preparing for WorldEmber! My pledge is growing as the weeks go by. How excited are people for WorldEmber? I'm FERAL at the moment!
#mochievements #splashchallenge #unofficialchallenge #worldember
In other news, I've been working hard preparing for WorldEmber! My pledge is growing as the weeks go by. How excited are people for WorldEmber? I'm FERAL at the moment!
#mochievements #splashchallenge #unofficialchallenge #worldember
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Help me decide what to work on for #WorldEmber :D
Preparations have started for the best competition of the year, and in my prep article I've asked people to help me choose what to focus on! I have hundreds of planets in my world, and I've chosen a lucky 15 for people to pick from. Now I can't focus on one project like this for long, so I'll definitely write about many different planets during WorldEmber! But I'd like a plan for what to work on first, haha.
You can also follow my world to see updates to my prep article, as well as new worldbuilding articles!
#mochievements #worldember #challenge
You can also follow my world to see updates to my prep article, as well as new worldbuilding articles!
#mochievements #worldember #challenge
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#WorldEmber off to the races! Follow through for updates!
First day in and we're already ~2.5k words down! To check out unrestrained (and largely unedited) Mage the Ascension goodness, click below! If you're unsure what that is, read on! If you want to stay up to date with my writings, follow the manuscript! If you want more urban fantasy-horror worldbuilding, follow the world Tacoma by Night! If you like that and/or high fantasy adventure, then follow my profile as a whole to get everything I produce! And if you're going that far, go to my bio and hit me up on my socials to keep updated on all that and more!
Don't know what Mage the Ascension is? Let me give you a run down! It's a part of the World of Darkness setting, which houses Vampire the Masquerade, Werewolf the Apocalypse, and much more! It's bones are full of urban fantasy and horror with tragedy and gloom abound, but the character flow in Mage tends to be less monstrous and doomed for failure than the others, although not without it's dramatic pitfalls of fate.
Tacoma by Night: Magnum Opus takes that core premise, puts it in the specific urban environment of Tacoma and it's own issues, adds in a fun heaping of found family (and mb some found romance as well~) with a rebellious edge asking "Do we have to just accept the way things are?"
Tacoma by Night: Magnum Opus
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My #WorldEmber pledge and plans...
Hello everyone!
I recently post my pledge for #WorldEmber2024 that contains my plans. And do I have plans....
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New art, and a pixel art gallery to showcase it :D
I've been making lots of pixel art in early preparation for WorldEmber this year! When I was on stream last weekend, Ademal suggested that a gallery page would be a great place for people to find and view art for my world - so I made one!
I'd love to see your gallery page(s) if you have one too!
#Art #PixelArt #WorldEmber #WorldEmberPrep
I'd love to see your gallery page(s) if you have one too!
#Art #PixelArt #WorldEmber #WorldEmberPrep
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State of the Manifold - May 2024 (May-be Doing New Things Edition)
Howdy all!
I don’t have anything quippy to open with this edition, but the toasty weather of June is fast approaching, and that means it’s just about time for the monthly update post per my New Year's Resolutions. Without further ado, let’s get into the updates!
Even though there wasn’t a major challenge in May, I spent most of this month riding high after finishing the short story Derelict Over Sapfran and used that momentum to keep working on the world surrounding it. The story of the ESCI Revelation and her crew has been bouncing around in my brain for longer than the Manifold Sky has - really, for longer than I’ve been here on WorldAnvil - so it feels comfy to get back into the swing of worldbuilding for it for awhile. Most of these articles are for various bits of tech, but I did lay the groundwork for yet another card game that would be playable in the real world. Anyways, here’s a few examples of what I’ve been cooking on this front:
None of this is to say that I haven’t been still working on the Manifold Sky setting in the background, of course. Most of my work in May centered around aspects of the Manifold’s religious communities. I’m looking forward to doing more with the Manifold Sky once Summer Camp 2024 rolls around; I find the prompts do a good job of getting the creative juices flowing where otherwise I’d be distracted by other projects. Here’s a few of the Manifold Sky articles I’ve been working on:
Anyways, that’s all for today. Every time it gets warm, I get excited for the #SummerCamp Challenge more than almost any other event on WA except #WorldEmber. Are you planning to participate in SC24? Let me know what you think in the comments, and good luck on your worldbuilding efforts in June!
Regards, BCGR_Wurth
I don’t have anything quippy to open with this edition, but the toasty weather of June is fast approaching, and that means it’s just about time for the monthly update post per my New Year's Resolutions. Without further ado, let’s get into the updates!
Even though there wasn’t a major challenge in May, I spent most of this month riding high after finishing the short story Derelict Over Sapfran and used that momentum to keep working on the world surrounding it. The story of the ESCI Revelation and her crew has been bouncing around in my brain for longer than the Manifold Sky has - really, for longer than I’ve been here on WorldAnvil - so it feels comfy to get back into the swing of worldbuilding for it for awhile. Most of these articles are for various bits of tech, but I did lay the groundwork for yet another card game that would be playable in the real world. Anyways, here’s a few examples of what I’ve been cooking on this front:
None of this is to say that I haven’t been still working on the Manifold Sky setting in the background, of course. Most of my work in May centered around aspects of the Manifold’s religious communities. I’m looking forward to doing more with the Manifold Sky once Summer Camp 2024 rolls around; I find the prompts do a good job of getting the creative juices flowing where otherwise I’d be distracted by other projects. Here’s a few of the Manifold Sky articles I’ve been working on:
Anyways, that’s all for today. Every time it gets warm, I get excited for the #SummerCamp Challenge more than almost any other event on WA except #WorldEmber. Are you planning to participate in SC24? Let me know what you think in the comments, and good luck on your worldbuilding efforts in June!
Regards, BCGR_Wurth
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WorldEmber's Best Body of Work!
I am so beyond touched that Solaris was voted Best Body of Work for Worldember 2023! Thank you so much to everyone who voted!
It's wild to think that Solaris is about to wrap up its second year. What started with a dream of a war against the sun, is now the biggest project I've ever worked on! I've never experienced so much love and excitement for something I'm working on, and to think it would be with one of the genres I've been most scared to write!
Check out what Skye and I wrote for Worldember!
As for 2024, I'm hopeful this can be a year of new challenges and new horizons! I've set up a small hub for Solaris on Tumblr, and I want to continue being active on Bluesky. Come join me, and let's show the rest of the world what they've been missing out on!
#Worldember2023 #nniews #milestone
It's wild to think that Solaris is about to wrap up its second year. What started with a dream of a war against the sun, is now the biggest project I've ever worked on! I've never experienced so much love and excitement for something I'm working on, and to think it would be with one of the genres I've been most scared to write!
Check out what Skye and I wrote for Worldember!
As for 2024, I'm hopeful this can be a year of new challenges and new horizons! I've set up a small hub for Solaris on Tumblr, and I want to continue being active on Bluesky. Come join me, and let's show the rest of the world what they've been missing out on!
#Worldember2023 #nniews #milestone
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Today's dark & grim article - Introducing the Bone Wheels of Rose!
The Bone Wheels of Rose serve both as a spectacle and as a means of public execution. Read more here:
Also don't forget to follow the world of Vitallia here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/vitallia-meteor-tales
#worldember2023 #WorldEmber2023 #WorldEmber #worldember #fantasy #whatIamReading #Fantasy #anvilspace #holiday
Also don't forget to follow the world of Vitallia here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/vitallia-meteor-tales
#worldember2023 #WorldEmber2023 #WorldEmber #worldember #fantasy #whatIamReading #Fantasy #anvilspace #holiday
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SUMMONING THE FURRIES FOR A FINAL WORLDEMBER HURRAH. ETHNIS IS THE WORLD TO JOIN, EXPLORE, AND PLAY. #worldember2023
As #WorldEmber2023 reaches its close, it's time for to choose our favorites, and I can't just let that go by without shouting about a few of the articles I'm proud of.
This year I fleshed out the corners of Ethnis dedicated to body modding, especially regarding how furries and other anthro-identifying people exist in a transhumanist society. It's one thing to buy some new traits and organs, it's another to use those traits to not just extend who you are, but to self-actualize the creature which has always lurked in your mind and beneath your flesh.
These are the articles related to this topic.
If nothing else, I hope you enjoy reading. I look forward to seeing what characters you make ♥ — Jacklyn
- ★ Anthros are what you call Transmogs with high aspirations towards becoming beastly
- Wetware is all the squishy fun of sculpting your anatomy into something new
- Wetware Drivers will make your neck itch
- Soluma is a story about a very good dog
- ★ Psioware Drivers are the combination of Wetware and Soluma to create souls that work as wetware drivers
If nothing else, I hope you enjoy reading. I look forward to seeing what characters you make ♥ — Jacklyn
Canine Soluma by MidJourney
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When life gives you potatoes...
I've come to the realization that I am probably not going to have the time this month to write a lot, which means that a New Year's resolution article is seeming unlikely at this point.
However, to make up for that, I'm going to like and comment on as many articles as I can, especially because everyone put out so much quality writing during WorldEmber that NEEDS to be acknowledged.
And in case I haven't said it already, a wonderful new year for one and all. May 2024 be even more productive for you than 2023 was!
#WorldEmber2023
However, to make up for that, I'm going to like and comment on as many articles as I can, especially because everyone put out so much quality writing during WorldEmber that NEEDS to be acknowledged.
And in case I haven't said it already, a wonderful new year for one and all. May 2024 be even more productive for you than 2023 was!
#WorldEmber2023
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December Update + WorldEmber 2023: Wrap-Up!
I know, I know, I've been telling this not long ago. I was so excited when only the time I needed to publish and notify my last work, was seconds before midnight. So, once again, Happy New Year!
WorldEmber Wrapped Up
As you know, #worldember2023 is over, and I hope everyone have finish the goal! This year I managed to publish 14 articles with a total of, according to the main page, 11,939 words. Compare to 7,203 words last year with 11 entries, I'd say this year is a total success.
Due to my strategies, I have another 13 unfinished articles that I intended to finish according to my pledge back in November, but didn't make it on time. Meaning that I've written 24 articles, but over half was unused. I think I've to redo my workflow next time.
On the bright side, I've finished 2 plots - Quest for the Power Stone and Might of the Power Stone!. I was satisfied by these two plots, despite how rushed the latter was, since them and the Wrath of the Power Stone I did last WorldEmber, are the main world storyline of Terraloga during 2019-20. I finally completed the world's biggest goal, and I'm feeling better than ever!
You can find my full list of all finished articles on my main page, when I crossed the threshold of WorldEmber 2023!.
2023 Update
To be honest, it's one of the most chaotic years ever. I lost my friend, I lost my jobs twice, and I was about to lose my house to the bank within months. I'm completely lost, and if I don't do everything within the next months from now, I'll lose everything.
Nevertheless, there's a good side to the story. I've been through art communities, and I've been very happy. They were very supportive, I got new friends, and most of all I was able to do art commissions for them. I've found the way to make money, and if I continue to focus on those, I would solve this crisis in no time.
Have you face any crisis and how you solved them? If you're okay to tell, I'll listen.
January Plan
And with that folk, another success goal in my last year resolution. My mission to post monthly update for a whole 2023, has come to an end! I don't want to make it for another year no more. I've ruined my posting schedule every month, and I wish I'd never do it again. It's over....
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Or has it?
- Stub Out by Catoblepon
- Growing as an artist
- Making Youtube channel
I will show 2024's goals on my resolution article, along with a review of my last year to see what I've accomplished. Stay tuned!
Adchie
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Happy New Year and Worldember everyone!
I had a fun Worldember this year. I hit many but not all of my goals, but there is nothing to stop me from going to back to the unwritten topics later.
I am happy that I came in 9th place by word count. Last year I don't think I made the top ten and Nine is a lucky number in Scarterra.
#worldember2023
I am happy that I came in 9th place by word count. Last year I don't think I made the top ten and Nine is a lucky number in Scarterra.
#worldember2023
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World Ember 2023 Wrap-Up
A Fire Dragon by Midjourney
#WorldEmber Success!
Despite massive holiday overtime, a crazy commute, and a few weeks of Covid, I was able to complete my World Ember goals. I do wish I had more time to add additional details to the plot outline for my novel. I also wanted to do more Comment Carolling than I was able to achieve, but overall I am happy that I was able to participate in this event.Completed Articles For The Dragonstar Sagas
Heart of The Half-Dragon Plot OutlineArcaic Spellcasting
The Syntax War
Captain Claw and The Marauders
Arastoo, The Eternal Archivist
The Power of Ten
Androids
The Escapist's Fantasy
Voluntary Shutdown Syndrome
Completed Articles For The Drow Agenda
The Flame of Sword of LlothThe Demon Queen's Gate
Download The Data
Vhaeraun's Offer
Here's the final version of my World Ember 2023 Pledge Article, including article blocks for the articles that I wrote and the Inspiring Articles that I was able to Comment Carol for.
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WE Summary
Happy new year everyone!
I hope you all had fun with #WorldEmber2023 whether or not you were successful in writing as much as you wanted!
This month I managed:
to get the 25k words badge
to write an article for all templates apart from language, prose, and plot
to do a lot of art (even if the pen of my graphic tablet broke on the last day D: )
My favourite articles I wrote this month this month were:
Mineral vs organic magitech, an article that set the basis of my solarpunk magic/technology in this world, which then allowed me to write a lot of cool technologies like a variation of internet anchored in the mycelium of a fungi
A wall painting competition that you participate in with your neighbours and all the fierce rivalries around it!
A flyer from the city council trying to convince people to be nice with the local asshole bird!
A little kitten menace that has somehow found its way to the Dark Lord's manor.
A kidnapping announcement written by enemies to taunt my empire
Globally, I'm very satisfied with how far I've managed to advance my new world, with writing a lot about their solarpunk magitech and their culture :D
You can find the full list of the articles I wrote and a few words of presentation for each here: WorldEmber 2023.
Some of my new art:
Map of the Empire of Arboise by AmélieIS
Golden pricker by AmélieIS
Quanahr by AméileIS
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WorldEmber 2023 Wrap-Up
Congratulations to everyone who successfully completed their goals for #WorldEmber2023 and congratulations also go out to everyone who got any words at all written. You have more than you started December with!
I successfully earned my 25K badge and I'm very happy with the worldbuilding that I got done. I intentionally focused on stomping out stubs and intentionally avoided picking up a Dimi Mission. I have a lot of background characters and foundational information to get written down, and WorldEmber is definitely the perfect time and place for it.
I'm super proud of the articles that I wrote at the beginning of WE for the Can Opener and at the end for Sgt. Yahn Sunder. The Can Opener has been a villain in my campaigns for the past year, a herald of a much larger threat. Sgt. Yahn Sunder has been taking up more and more space in my head as a new POV character and I'm enjoying fleshing him out.
I'm going to start going through the articles I'm judging in the Ethnicity Special Category. As of now, there are only 98 entries! I'm looking forward to the lighter work load this time!
I'm gong to write my NYR article shortly and I'm looking for articles to read outside of my challenge category. What are your favorite articles that you've done this World Ember? Share them, I'd love to read them!
#WoWP #WorldEmber
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WorldEmber wrap-up, a secret and a Happy New Year!
WorldEmber
Finishing WorldEmber went almost smoothly, with almost meaning that obviously the entire website will be deleted and rolled back two days before the deadline. Or that things will start breaking. The universe has spoken!
That being said, I finished the competition with a large scale military conflict started by a boy now erased from history, and a short (3.6k+) WIP article about Breadmaking. All three will be given more love in the coming weeks, the breadmaking article in particular if I remember to make some good quality photos.
Final thoughts
Planning is definitely essential for me and with all the unexpected and attention-demanding stuff popping out throught the month I understand, more than ever the needs for it. It will be rough, but I'm hoping to introduce even more planning into my writing/life schedule. This week I'll be gathering my strenghts and resting and somewhere in the next week will be posting my plans for the January, traditionally including the Reading Challenge.
There is just one more shameful secret I have to share, but that will come after Worldember. It may be one of the reasons I struggled a bit with finding time for writing.
The little secret
And that was starting Duolingo a week before WorldEmber. With all fairness I did not think it anticipate it would stick so well. The plan was to learn Scottish Gaelic since the this WorldEmber was centered round a Celtic-like culture and Scottish Gaelic is my placenamer language of choice. After a month, though, after successfully finishing #worldember2023 and advancing to the Amethyst League I can sum it up the efforts to: Obh obh... Chan eil i cho dona ach mi gu math sgìth.
Happy New Year, everyone!
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WorldEmber 2023 - 25k reached!
At the beginning of WorldEmber, I decided to shoot for 10k words - I've had a daily goal of 300 words, and by upping that to 325 I was pretty sure I could make that happen. I'm happy to say that I made my goal early, and then continued on to reach a final total of 27,191 words across 108 articles. I also joined the new #ArticlesAnonymous chapter, and I am very thankful for all their support during this challenge and looking forward to our future endeavors as a chapter. Happy New Year to all!
#worldember2023
#worldember2023
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Slid in to over 10k just before the lock.
Despite everything that has been going on this month for me, and the cherry on top, getting and still dealing the flu 2 days before the deadline, I made it.
Completely rewrote and expanded. The Leodora Exploration Society.
Two stupid impractical weapons.
And finally, this wall of text, that still needs a ton of work to make it readable and interesting. but by God, I was hitting that goal.
Okay, time to go back into a NyQuil coma, and see everyone in 2024.
#WorldEmber #sciencefantasy
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I wrote 32K Words in one month!
I honestly did not think i was going to write this much, as i had even hesitated to put my objective at 25K, worried i wouldn't be able to reach it. Well, it seems i blew past it. What a nice way to finish off the year!
Speaking of which: Happy new years 2024! May it be filled with inspiration and lots and lots of nice worldbuilding words.
#worldember2023
Speaking of which: Happy new years 2024! May it be filled with inspiration and lots and lots of nice worldbuilding words.
#worldember2023
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#WorldEmber finale
I just finished with 25,500 words! I didn't expect to make 25K, just 10K, so wow!
You can see my finished article list here.
I wrote on Greenglimmer, the new location for my Evenacht serial. All articles are relevant to the book, and my goal was to make certain they were polished.
Looking to the future and a wonderful 2024!
#DarkFantasy
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Have a wonderful New Year!
Kwyn
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Well, I *did* think I was done.
I really did think I was finished, and then I wrote a pretty big article fleshing out the religion for one of the peoples/communities I hadn't done yet. D: But I started and it just was flowing, so, 2,000 words or so later.... here it is! And of course now I'm cranking out the details and deities themselves. :D The gap between 25k and 50k words feels insurmountable, but I definitely passed 25k far on accident ;). Keep writing everyone!
#worldember #worldember23 #religion #pantheon #worldofsevenseas
#worldember #worldember23 #religion #pantheon #worldofsevenseas
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WorldEmber and Dimi Mission Complete
I've just posted the final settlement I wrote for my #DimiMission and my final article for #WorldEmber2023 in general. The latter is a prose piece I was challenged to write by SecondhandSamurai, CassieStoryweaver, and Janet Forbes after I noted a particularly catchy phrase during the October 7, 2023 World Anvil Twitch Stream. #worldember2023
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2023 Wrap-Up
Well, everyone. World Ember is drawing to a close as is 2023. Another year has gone by already. I don't know what the next year holds, but I'm sure it'll be full of as many ups and downs as this year.
I had a several goals for 2023, I'm not sure if I was able to accomplish any of them. (I forgot about them when February rolled around.) But there's always next year!
I had a blast this year being able to take part in the official and unofficial challenges. A special thanks to those who were willing to have unofficial challenges. (Maybe that's something I'll do this next year.)
Summer Camp and World Ember have been some of the most fun writing challenges I've done. I was able to expand a couple of my collaborative worlds during SC, and I started a new one! WE went very well. I accomplished my goal of 10K and I expanded my new world by a fair bit. There's still a lot that I need to work on, but I think I have a pretty solid foundation for it.
I'm still not 100% sure where to go next this new year, but I have a few ideas. (I hope you all look forward to them) Soon I'm hoping to expand each of my worlds and maybe publish my first manuscript! I don't know when, but it's somewhere in my schedule.
Before I go, I would like to say congratulations to all those who were able to accomplish their goals! And even those who didn't, I'm so happy and proud of you anyways! I hope this next year, brings so many more great writing memories!
Thanks to all who likes or reads or follows my work. Thank you so much! It means the world to me. Of course, a huge thanks to my collaborators, without their encouragement and advice I don't know where I'd be.
And thank you, to everyone who read this rather long and rambling post. Have a Happy New Year and Best Wishes to You in World Building!
#worldember2023
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Monster Hunting!
I think I can finally say this article is complete! Monster Hunting was the first article I submitted to WorldEmber, so I have spent some extra time making it all shiny and awesome. I hope you enjoy reading this, it was super fun to make! <3 Can't wait to check out other worlds in the New Year's Resolution's Challenge, a great portion of my entry will go towards showing off worlds that inspired me this WE!
#worldember2023 #worldember #articleshare #mochievements
(sorry for making two global posts and two notifications! My WiFi sabotaged me >:(
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WorldEmber and the Stubocalypse
With 26k words and 118 enhanced stubs written, I am declaring my WorldEmber finished. I have had an absolutely amazing time this WE, and it more than makes up for the failures of the previous two years. XD
I am about three quarters of the way through the Atlas category and looking forward to continuing to work on it. It's been so lovely having my creativity and excitement back.
I haven't been notifying this WE, but if you are interested in what I have been working on, they are all linked at the bottom of this article:
Thank you all for all the amazing reads this WorldEmber too! It has been a delight! :)
#WorldEmber #stubocalypse
I am about three quarters of the way through the Atlas category and looking forward to continuing to work on it. It's been so lovely having my creativity and excitement back.
I haven't been notifying this WE, but if you are interested in what I have been working on, they are all linked at the bottom of this article:
Thank you all for all the amazing reads this WorldEmber too! It has been a delight! :)
#WorldEmber #stubocalypse
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Finished!
Wooo! Just finished all my text for WE and published the last article! I was supposed to draw a lot this month as well....but.....I started playing Baldur's Gate 3. So I didn't get my drawings done. XD I'll draw them later instead. :3...did some character designs for Dana at least. This image won't be in their article. XD; Those have to match, and this one doesn't match my other character article images. XD;;
Anyway, how is your WorldEmber going?
#worldember2023 #rekiorbitalspacestation
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#worldember2023 Item category complete! The Ga'Tharai Ring is ready to protect the Emperor's servants.
Ga'Tharai Ring
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#WorldEmber2023: A Lesson In Adaptability
They Don't Ask How, They Ask How Many!
As I am forever reminding my loyal Twitch.tv viewers, self care is urgent care. As the sun has faded, I have found myself reacting like the trees and shedding the small things to ensure I have the strength and energy to deal with the big things. I finally achieved the minimum 10,000 words necessary to conquer the WorldEmber challenge, even though I did not reach my start-of-event goal of 50K. To be honest, I let go of that pretty early in the month when it was clear that work pressure coupled with my seasonal depression would make such a goal just too much added strain.
Still, I believe in the old adage, "Shoot for the moon! Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." And so, even though I knew I probably wouldn't achieve 50K, I still set myself the goal so that 'only' achieving 10K would feel like landing among the stars. I did this with the hope that any achievement would feel good at this point in the season.
I was right, this feels amazing!
I spent my efforts mostly in generic articles, exploring some of the people and events that I've been ignoring for a while, but that are proving to be absolutely critical to the functional plot of my novel. Just the rambling sorts of detail dumps that precede proper character developments. Here are all these random facts that I know, so that I can dig into the why behind them at a later time.
I also filled in the largest portion of an article I call "Shit Everyone Across Argentii Knows," so that I have a reference for this general hazy timeline of ages and ages of history. It's less relevant for the novel, but critical for organizing my thoughts and will become the outline for the primer that I'll be working on in the coming weeks.
Which brings me to a quick glance at the question...
What's Next?!
Well, in addition to continuing to prep for my new Worldbuilding Through the Tarot class that I'll be teaching at GenCon, I'm going to be spending some time revamping both my WA home page and my Patreon offerings. The former needs to be friendlier and more informative for new visitors, and the latter needs to be rewritten to incorporate the new content that I have planned for 2024.
I'm also planning to dig into my CSS and also explore some of the Grandmaster features I've yet to play with.
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WorldEmber
So I was going to try and finish #WorldEmber2023, however I have been having pretty bad mental health issues this month, so I have not been able to really work on articles as much as I wanted to. But I have been trying to take care of myself so that's the most important part. <3 I'm proud of what I did get down tho.
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New art for Malkora!
I don't think I've ever been able to say this during WorldEmber before, but Malkora has new art! Some excellent little sketches cooked up during this week's streams — our final final push stream is tomorrow at 11AM EST!
See them in action over in Malkora's brand new world primer, which I'm now declaring complete!! At least.. until after WE where I find things to change bahahaha!
#WorldEmber2023 #TheOwlworks #Malkora #WorldEmber #Art #WorldPrimer #AnviliteStreams
by Strixxline
by Strixxline
#WorldEmber2023 #TheOwlworks #Malkora #WorldEmber #Art #WorldPrimer #AnviliteStreams
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Worldember finished, 10k reached!
It was a journey, but one I managed after all. And I couldn't be more proud of each article I wrote for it. All have a purpose, all expand the world, fill gaps or introduce new aspects. Besides a few spellbook articles I even got my hands on a few geography articles, which make me especially happy to have now written down.
Kingsmaker grows ^^
#worldember2023
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