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The Owlworks makes its Youtube (re)debut!

It only took an age and a half, but the winds of creation finally found themselves beneath my wings! Behold, my first vlog!
— - One tired but accomplished owl

I took a years-long Youtube hiatus, and now we're BACK — starting with a new writer vlog series where I take you through month-by-month adventures in the Owlworks! This episode 0.5 kicks off the series with a 2025/winter recap and covers the end of March... with most of April being through at this point (oh my god??), you likely already know where the next episode will pick up!

Be sure to subscribe so you catch future episodes of the Owlworks Vlog! Look forward to these uploads coming every early- to mid-month!

I really hope you enjoy following along my journey as an all-over-the-place creator, and every bit of support is mega appreciated! Likes, comments, and shares help tell the Youtube algorithm that I'm not just some weirdo on the internet, but a weirdo on the internet that's worth watching :)

#TheOwlworks #WAWA #WorldbuildingAwards

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I actually won!!

Thank you SO much to everyone who voted, supported me, and made this journey truly magical. I might’ve fumbled my “speech” during the stream thanks to some technical difficulties, (I have no idea how to properly use fancy stuff like twitch and the streamyard) but here’s what I wish I could’ve said:   This community has been beyond incredible. I came here just hoping to share a bit of my world, and somehow I found a whole constellation of support, inspiration, and friendship. You all made me believe in my writing again, and that means more than I can say.   To everyone who’s been part of this wild, worldbuilding ride—thank you. I can’t wait to see what the future holds!   Special thanks to:   CoolG1319, for cheering me up on so many occasions!   Mochimanoban , my very first follower here on WA, and now a wonderful friend!   Leijona, Blue Fairy 74, and Serukis, your amazing comments always help me make my world better!   And finally, a HUGE thanks and the biggest hug to my fellow writers and new friends in the Storyteller Circle! I'm so thrilled you took me in—I’m truly honored to be part of this.   This has been such an amazing experience. The World Anvil team truly deserves all the compliments—you did a fantastic job once again!   Congratulations to all the other winners, every nominee and every single one of you that took the leap and submitted your work and your passion in this beautiful worldbuilding celebration! You’re all incredible!  
Kena'an

A World Forged in Balance. A World Shaped by Conflict

#WAWA #WAWA2025 #SharetheLove
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A huge congratulations to all the World Anvil Worldbuilding Award winners!! I'm so proud of everyone who submitted their work and voted for their favourites, y'all are all part of making this community what it is!!

#WAWA #WAWA2025

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I don't actively promote it much, but I do art commissions! I specialise in drawing creatures, so that's all my commissions are for at the moment. You can find it all on my Ko-Fi page!

Oh and also, I have an ongoing feature suggestion! I'd like to see community posts (and their notifications) have a title again. I've found community posts get a lot less engagement nowadays, and I think the absence of a title is part of the reason why D: please upvote if you'd like to see the title re-added to community posts, and see community engagement increase!

And finally, I have been nominated for two awards in the World Anvil Worldbuilding Awards! The A to Zoo is nominated for Most Beautiful World, and the Map of Norrab is nominated for the Artist's Cartography Award! Please fill out the google form and consider voting for me in these two categories! I'm so passionate and proud of my worldbuilding! <3

#WAWA #mochievements #featuresuggestion

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I'm a WAWA Nominee!!

My sci-fi setting Auxul was nominated for Best Newcomer in the 2025 WAWA!!! Omg this is such an honour ;-; Thank you so much to everyone who voted and huge congrats to all the participants <3
Auxul

Explore a dazzling progressive, post-scarcity world catapulted into the future by the creation of Noxtech. A world that fosters creativity, innovation and collaboration, a hub for dreamers and doers alike.


  Btw, the final round of voting has begun! Drop your votes here!
  Have a good one <3
  #WAWA2025
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We made it to WAWA round 2!

Starsong has been nominated for Artist's Most Beautiful World! I'm feeling a lot of feelings (I still can't quite believe it) right now and just wanted to thank everyone who voted for my world. Starsong is very much a passion project of mine and sharing that with you guys is awesome (and sometimes a bit scary!). Well done to all the other nominees, there's so many cool creations out there and I feel very honoured to be able to stand among them <3
 
Starsong

The Stars are calling...

My name is Charlie Lancaster, Captain, and leader of The Last Voyage. We are headed far further than any human has ever gone and have no hope of return. But I am hopeful. I can hear the stars. They are singing to me...


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A Crazy March

Dromaria has made it to the final round of the WAWAs!

WAWA

Chuck (Stonehomie) and I have worked really hard on this and I am beyond humbled to have been nominated for 5 awards this year. Thank you to everyone who voted for round 2. It's crazy and still hard to fully wrap my head around.

Our Nominations

To vote use this form. Any support int he final round would be wonderful.

All of the participants deserve checking out. To anyone who submitted, including those who didn't get nominated this year, the entries were awesome and week's worth of engrossing reading. Everyone should be super proud!

Strixxline has created a gallery for all of the nominees: here. Thanks Strixx!

Interview with Geek Native

Geek Native chose us as their March's RPG Publisher Spotlight and reached out for an interview. I just finished answering the first round of Q&A and look forward to seeing how it all turns out.

https://www.geeknative.com/rpg-publisher-spotlight/

Art Completion

The monster art for our campaign guide is nearing completion. Yury Nikifarau has killed it with all his creepy and wondrous interpretations of our creatures. He is nearing 1000 subs on YouTube and streams daily. If you haven’t shown him some love, please consider it.

New Campaign

My playgroup and I are starting a new campaign soon. I am GMing and everyone is getting amped up. We have game zero this Saturday. Debating how to keep track of the story outside the game. Currently thinking I’ll do it through in-game news articles and maybe a blog after each session. I want my players to get online and write as well, so hopefully a bit of immersion will encourage them to do so.

Keep up with regular updates here.

#wawa #wawa2025 #challenge

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Oh my lordy! I'm one of the nominated 5 for Best Newcomer! That's amazing! Thank you to all those that voted for me on the last round!

World Anvil has been an absolute game changer for testing ideas, bringing those ideas to fruition and sparking life into new projects for World Anvil and beyond.

If you'd like to drop in another vote for my world of Havenguard for round two, here is the link to the voting sheet.

The awards list is also an incredible source of inspiration so please check out the other nominated works across all categories. There's some amazing creators doing wonderful things!

#WAWA2025 #WAWA

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Thanks you to all who voted for my articles in the WAWAs! I feel honoured to have that amount of nominations, even for stuff I did not think would get a nomination like Terra Occidentalis world and the Golandon map :o

Already getting nominated is a blast but one can only hope for more! If you have not given it a read yet be sure to give the Avaronian Empire , Fall of the Selefer and my timeline Roman History a read!

#WAWA2025

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WAWA Update from the Owlworks: HOLY / BLUE ANVIL /!

Many of you got to witness my live reactions to this information, but... six nominations??? I've done nothing but lay spiritually on the floor (maybe physically as well, for a little while) and process this!

Worldbuilding Awards 2025
Generic article | Apr 19, 2025

Taking a closer look at my entries to Worldbuilding Awards 2025, submitted for your consideration!

Thank you SO much for the community love and support — for my third Worldbuilding Awards run, you've tripled my total nomination count in one act of love and fevered voting. I hope I can count on you again to pull an award or two from these nominations, but I am just so thrilled to have reached this point. Much love!

For my fellow nominees:

First off, you're incredible! Voting in the first round was hard enough, but making those final decisions was truly killer.

If you'd like some fancy graphics to promote your work this month, the nominee gallery made its return once again! Sorry for the day's delay, but I hope you enjoy them!

Worldbuilding Awards 2025 Nominee Gallery
Generic article | Mar 10, 2025

#WAWA #TheOwlworks #AyunSovos #Malkora #WAWA2025 #WorldbuildingAwards

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Stoked to have got a nominated for my world map in the artists cartography category, and super impressed by the quality of all nominations - well done everyone! Check them all out for inspirations and don't forget to vote for your faves . #WAWA2025

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I'm incredibily honoured to have been nominated for the History Awards with my History of the Seris people timeline!. I still can believe it!! ^^. Thank you so so much to everyone that voted for it!, you're awesome! as awesome are the other people nominated to the History Awards and the rest of the WAWA categories. Congratulations to all the nominees!! and best of luck for the next voting round!. You're all an awesome community!.

#WAWA2025 #WAWA

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Thank you for everything!

I feel the need to say a huge thank you to this beautiful community! The results of the first vote for WAWA put a smile on my face that refuses to go away! I was thrilled to see I got nominated for best new comer and also shocked and surprised about my nomination for Pillars of Progress. Thank you to anyone who voted for me and I hope you'll consider support me in round two! Congratulations to everyone that got nominated as well as to all participants!   On top of that, today was my birthday and I woke up to the best gift I could possibly receive from this community. My world, my mind-baby which is in the making for so long, has reached 100 followers!!! To say I am thrilled would be a lie! I am ecstatic, excited and grateful!   Achievement Unlocked!!!   #WAWA #WAWA2025 #birthday #author
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I just wanted to come on and give a big Thank You to everyone that voted for my world Curses By Darklight under "Most Beautiful World"! I'm thrilled and flattered to make it into the second round of voting! It means a lot to me, and I greatly appreciate it!

Here is a link to my new world for those that might be interested! I'm very proud of it, given it's my first attempt into a new genre.

Curses By Darklight

But!

Most of all, I want to congratulate every single person who got nominated! This is a tough contest. Probably the toughest all year with fantastic worldbuilding, maps, art, and more.

So, for anyone who hasn't voted, go vote! Look though all those entries and read! Enjoy!

#WAWA2025 #WAWA

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NOMINATION FOR WAWA2025

Hello everyone,   I am happy to announce that I made it to the next voting round for the WAWA2025 awards with my world Field of Stories - Ayrngaer under the category "Most Beautiful World". This is the first time I have entered a competition with my world, so I am very happy with this result. It would be great if you would vote for me. You can do this by filling out the form via the link below. Thank you very much in Advance :D   Google Form to Vote :)   #wawa2025
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Awww unbelievable!

I really can't believe that one of my articles made it onto the nomination list and I'm very happy about it. Thank you to everyone who voted my Mirror Cloud Paths into the 2nd round for Wondrous Nature. I know it won't be easy to win. It would be a dream, but if it doesn't happen, I'm grateful and feel honored to have managed to be nominated on my first ever participation.   Congratulations to all the nominees. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for all of you. Take your chance and vote for your favorites here until March 22nd.   #WAWA 2025
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I've made two shortlists in the World Anvil Worldbuilding Awards!!

I'm so incredibly honoured to be in the running for the Most Beautiful World Award and the Artist's Cartography Award! The A to Zoo and the Map of Norrab are two entries I'm extremely proud of, and for them to be finalists means the world to me.

Remember to cast your votes using this google form, and please consider voting for my two entries! Congratulations on everyone who submitted things to #WAWA (you are so amazing, it's a scary thing to do <3), congratulations to all of the finalists, and grab your hammer... and GO WORLDBUILD!

#mochievements

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Dragonguard Progress Report (DPR-7)

DPR 7
by Nulcheck

Issue 7 - New homepage, more character lore, and second round of Worldbuilding Awards voting starts in a week!
Follow the Legends of the Dragonguard for updates, challenges, and more!
 
The first round of Worldbuilding Awards voting is over!   I have added secret spoiler content to some articles; they are hidden by default. If you want to see them, grab your security clearance by joining the subgroup below!
TS/SCI Clearance   < Updated >
Homepage
Information Brief
Content Warning
Dragonkin
Shimmerhorn
Dragonguard
Dragonbane Order
Sabretail
Valen Blackthorn
Vexx Corvance   < New Additions >
{ Technical }
AI Usage
Security Clearance


Whiptail Wyvern
Quicksilver
Mk11 Repeater   #dpr #wawa
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Maha Aehir! Well, I'm way late to the party, but here goes! I finally found the time to gather my WAWA 2025 entries into one article, so they're easier to find ^^

Only little time left, so LFV - err Looking For Votes xP Do feel free to jump in and read the entries here:

World Anvil Worldbuilding Awards - a tryout
Generic article | Feb 28, 2025

May Mahi Guide You <3

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One Last Push

Hello everyone! WAWA voting is coming to an end and I wanted to put my entries out there one last time. A lot of formatting and re-working has gone into these articles and, whether I've earned your vote or not, I'd like to get my work out there a little more. So please take a look and explore the tropical regions of Emynea, Sahra' al-Shams and Musi Kongo!
WAWA 2025
Generic article | Feb 17, 2025

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Down to the wire

You've probably seen this type of message by now, but the #WAWA2025 voting phase is counting down to closing on March 1st. You still have time to vote for my articles (if you havent done so already!). The list of entries I made is below:
 
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Want to do some last-minute voting for the Worldbuilding Awards, but overwhelmed with how many amazing articles were submitted? I've put together shortlists and details on how I selected what went on them, which might help you narrow down your own choices. Be bold, place votes, and most importantly, have fun!

2025 - WAWA Shortlist
Generic article | Mar 30, 2025

Shortlists and criteria for my votes in the 2025 worldbuilding awards.

#WAWA #WAWA2025

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Vote for all the people...

... because round 1 of WAWA is closing. But I guess you have read that a 20 times by now. :D   Still, every vote counts, especially yours! <3   Tillerz   #WAWA2025
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Warning! Shameless Self Promotion Incoming! As WAWA voting comes to an end, I'd love for you to take a look at my articles if you haven't already. I'm especially proud of the Concordant Academy of Command and the Silver Slice articles. Thank you for looking in and good luck to my fellow competitors!
#WAWA #WAWA2025 #WoWP

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As we are coming close to the end of the voting period for WAWA2025 I would like promote two of my articles and my timeline! After reading many of the other amazing entries I only want to promote these two as for the other categories there are much more deserving entries than mine so please don't vote for me on those categories! :D

Avaronian Empire
Ethnicity | Mar 4, 2024

Fall of the Selefer
Military Conflict | Dec 17, 2024

#WAWA2025

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Friendly reminder that the Worldbuilding Awards voting ENDS in one week! (March 1st)

Worldbuilding Awards 2025

All Submissions

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Dromaria is back with another installment of our From the Village Vault series: The Running of the Buffalo. The goblins have had their day, now it’s the buffalo’s turn. Survive the mayhem and be richly rewarded, or be trampled by the stampede.

This is the 26th free 5e adventure we have crafted for Dromaria and we are approaching enough to complete our chronicles book compiling them all so far. Each one spotlights a piece of our Southern Tritos Dominion.

In other news, only 8 days remain in the first round of the World Anvil Worldbuilder Awards. We have submitted to several categories and are hoping to advance as far as we can. We love having the opportunity to share our work with you all and the further we go, the more people will have a chance to discover us.

#wawa2025 #ftvv #sharethelove #WAWA

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I'd wanted to write you all a lovely community post about my #WAWA2025 entries, but after encountering a collection of bugs, I decided to go overboard with a fancy article instead. Click through for fun buttons, silly images, and thoughts on what defines the Best World.

For Your Consideration
Generic article | Mar 8, 2025

Why you might want to vote for my entries to the 2025 Worldbuilding Awards.

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River Rush - WAWA Edition

Voting has begun! I know I've shared this before, but since voting has opened, I wanted to share what Isekai has to offer for this year's WAWA.

Worldbuilding Awards 2025
Generic article | Feb 4, 2025

A showcase of the articles entered by RiverFang into the World Anvil Worldbuilding Awards 2025

Good luck to everyone that is participating this year. I've seen a number of amazing entries and it makes me excited to see how those entries inspire others!

#RiverRush #IsekaiNews #WAWA2025

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Wow. Can you all believe it's almost March already? I had so much I wanted to do but so much is happening and it's just a bit XP but, as always, I'm just trying to keep praying and keep going. Today, I have a couple of interesting updates for you all.

Enter the WaWa!

I entered the WorldAnvil WorldBuilding Awards this year! If you would like to check out all my entries (and maybe cast a vote or two) check out the webpage here:

5th World Anvil WorldBuilding Awards
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Kickstart the ZineMonth!

I launched a project for ZineQuest and ZineMonth called Rock Paper Scissors Spy. You can find more info and back the project here:

Rock Paper Scissors Spy
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I plan on debuting more art and info for it soon, but things have just been so all over the place for me. If you have any questions about anything, please don't hesitate to ask them! I also made an unofficial challenge for Friendship February that goes hand-in-hand with it. Join if you'd like. It's free!

Get in the Game! unofficial challenge
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Streaming Schedule!

I've been streaming on Twitch (or at least trying to)! If you'd like to hang out, the best thing to do would be to follow my Twitch channel here: https://www.twitch.tv/wordigirl, or join my Discord server here: https://discord.gg/wordigirl and grab the Watchers role so that you can be notified whenever I go live. I really need to start putting disclaimers on my schedules. Sadly, things haven't been working out for me to stream exactly on time lately.

Support and Subscriptions!

If you aren't already a part of the agency, please consider joining! It will help me a lot. Even if you can't pledge to the Kickstarter or buy merch, signing up for WILLOWISP tier for as little as $1 per month, or even making a one-time contribution can go a long way. I am extremely grateful to each and every one of you who follow, donate, and support me and my work. Words cannot express my eternal gratitude, especially in these tough times. Check this page for all the different ways you can support or join the agency:

Content & Subscriptions
Generic article | May 17, 2025

Streaming Schedules, Project Goals, Release Plans, Membership Tiers, and More!

Infinite Imaginations Discord Server!

We have so much fun in the Discord server! From Questions of the Day to Drabble Prompts, to Role Play games, cool conversations, and more! There are all sorts of things to do and all sorts of wonderful peeps to meet. Plus, Handsome Co-Host is there. If you're already here, say hi! We'd love to get to know you more. We've even started a monthly Talent Showcase to help people get eyes on their work. Join for free here: https://discord.gg/wordigirl

I think that's about all for the free update. If you would like more secrets, consider subscribing, even for as low as $1 per month. God bless and much success with all your plans! Sending prayers, love, and healing hugs your way always. Know that you can reach out if ever you want or need.

#unofficialchallenge #friendshipfebruary #wawa #worldbuildingawards #discord #community #update #kickstarter #news #zinemonth #zinequest

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I put together a list of all the Dromaria submissions for this years #wawa2025. We are honestly really excited to be participating. This is going to be a fantastic year for gaming and worldbuilding. Love you all and thanks for the considerations!

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This year I drew a map. By hand and then in photoshop for the first time, in a very very long time. And I'm still really happy with the result - it kickstarted the world of Dlynaeth for me! Every time I run out of inspiration, I look at my map and fill in a new little thing, a new seed from which to worldbuild.

So I would be most honoured if you would take a look at my map too and hopefully you'll like what you see. If you do, please consider voting for it! Thank you, Anvilites <3

Dlynaeth
A substantial continent on the southern hemisphere of the world, Dlynaeth is a place of many different folk as well as great and varied magical potential. This map was drawn up in the year of 1241, according to the reckoning of the Tyldamin Triumvirate. It depicts the main geographical features of the continent as well as various settlements and others concerns.

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WAWA, Old Articles with a New Look!

Before you spans the tropical regions of Alkelbulan, from the radiant sands of Shamsi to the lush rainforests of Musi Kongo! The westernmost reaches of the Shamsi Desert are laden with light magic, preserving the ancient memories of early humanity and their tumultuous empires. These luminous regions project illusions of the past and solar waters breath life into arid territories, the land as unforgiving as the gods when humanity has dared to betray them! Most impressive is the divine seat of the goddess of light herself, Lithmor, which rises into the sky with the sun and settles into Mount Ararat in the night. It is a marvel of both solar magic and human ingenuity.   While west Shamsi is a land painted by its rich history, political events in Musi Kongo roll forward each day! The Kingdom of Accia encroaches into these vibrant forests, raiding villages and kidnapping Bakongo children to strengthen their armies. These peaceful, reclusive tribes are almost defenseless... until warriors from the Tawantinsuyu Empire appeared and made a stand against these northern invaders! This Tawantinsuyu fellowship pushes back against the relentless forces of the kingdom, finding haven in a peculiar treetop city. Pakaysacha blends the cultures of the Tawantinsuyu with the local Bakongo tribes. The latter flock to the city for protection, embraced by the branches of sentient and mobile trees the region is so well known for! Meanwhile their guardians, the Chaqukpa Runankuna, possess rare and powerful beast magic and loyally follow Chakuq Supay who is otherwise known as The Huntsman. But there is one question on everyone's mind: how long can they keep the kingdom at bay?
  Hello everyone! Listed in this article are my entries for WAWA. While the articles aren't new, you'll find fresh new content, formating and many new/improved images. I would really appreciate any support, as I'm not particularly good at the social aspect of creating. I don't expect to win anything with my last minute entries but I would appreciate the help in getting my content out there and (hopefully) getting some kind of feedback! Thank you for taking an interest in Emynea and I hope we can all enjoy WAWA this year!!  
WAWA 2025
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It is once again time for voting during the WAWA and it seems I am up against some great entries. Nonetheless I still would like to put my stuff forward here. I also added a section with other people's submission and my personal favorites for each of them!

Worldbuilding Awards 2025
Generic article | Feb 21, 2025

As voting has started here are my entries for the WAWA ! I am especially fond of the Hearts and Mind, Rise of nations, Strenght and Honour and timeline :) I also added some other authors to check out as well and will update the article in near future!

#WAWA2025

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Excited to participate in #WAWA2025! Gunning for Best Newcomer but damn am I up against some really good worlds.

Didn't get around to making a submissions post to share here so im just gonna drop the link to my world. Ain't the nicest looking or best organized at the moment but I'm proud of the stories and worldbuilding I put on here over the year, hopefully those are enough to win over a vote :]

https://www.worldanvil.com/w/old-bones-harpesichorde

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MY WAWA 2025 SUBMISSIONS

Good Timezone to All!
  Here are my submissions for #WAWA2025 that I have complied into a list for easy viewing. Feel free to vote for the ones you like, and any support is appreciated!
 
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Here are my submissions for WAWA! Could I possibly become an award-winner two years running? #WAWA2025 #mochievements

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Worldbuilding Awards voting is now live!!

Earlier in the week I finished the article about my my entries, I'll link it below.

And, of course, here's a list of all the entries you can vote for:
https://blog.worldanvil.com/worldanvil/events/5th-worldbuilding-awards-entries-list-vote-for-your-favorite/

Worldbuilding Awards 2025
Generic article | Mar 24, 2025

WorldEmber 2024 Entries

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Start voting now!

Here you can find all 5 of my entries for this year's WAWAs and if you have submitted something yourself, I wish you all the best and good luck.
 
What About Winning Anything 2025?
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  #WAWA2025
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Here’s my submissions for #WAWA this year for your consideration… so much great and inspiring work from everyone. Good luck to all!

Shadowfire WAWA 2025 submissions
Generic article | Feb 23, 2025

My submissions for the 2025 Wordbuilding Awards

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I tossed my own entries into the World Anvil Worldbuilding Awards!

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WAWA 2025 Voting round one has begun!

Please have a look at my submitted entries. Thank you so much! <3

#WAWA

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Owlworks Update: Malkora & Ayun Sovos take on WAWA!

Is that a voting widget I see? That can only mean one thing... WAWA is in full swing! I'm equal parts thrilled and terrified, but I pushed through the anxiety and uncertainty to bring you my proudest works of the past year or so, for your consideration this Awards season!
Worldbuilding Awards 2025
Generic article | Apr 19, 2025

Taking a closer look at my entries to Worldbuilding Awards 2025, submitted for your consideration!

Whether my submissions win your vote or not, I appreciate you popping by and giving them a read, and learning more about my worlds, why I picked my submissions, and what I'm looking forward to most in my worldbuilding these days! Plus, some mushy feelings about the community support you've shown me in the past. I'm just a creature with so many feelings.
  Wishing the best to my fellow WAWA-goers this year! It's always such a privilege to share a stage with so many of you amazing brains as we put our work out there, shine together, compete, collaborate, and spread the love where we can.
  Now... it's time to do a LOT of reading.
#TheOwlworks #Malkora #AyunSovos #WAWA #WorldbuildingAwards #CozyFantasy #DarkFantasy #WAWA2025 #WorldbuildingAwards2025 #WAWASubmissions
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So, another new experience begins for me, as this is my first WAWA. Every World Anvil challenge so far has left me feeling excited and grateful to be part of it. But to be honest, the Worldbuilding Awards initially felt daunting. It’s one thing to showcase your work and another to pledge it in a competition seeking the best of the best. I don’t know if this is impostor syndrome or simply self-doubt, but here we are.   Yet, since joining this beautiful community and witnessing all the good it has done for my mind and soul, I made a promise to myself- to embrace opportunities and let go of fear. With that in mind, I entered the awards with a light heart and a single thought:  

This is not about the competition

  I see WAWA as a celebration of our shared passion. Worldbuilding and storytelling are what keep the child in me alive, and I know the same is true for many other Anvilites. So, I entered for that child- to make it proud, to teach it courage, and to show it the value of what it creates.   I’ve put together this overview article of everything I submitted for WAWA 2025. Make sure to check the Author’s Notes, where I’ve listed every overview I found from fellow Anvilites. Don’t forget to visit their articles as well and share some love! And if you have an overview of your own I have not yet discovered, please share it in the comments so I can add it!
It's wawa time!
Generic article | Mar 2, 2025
#SharetheLove #WAWA
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Updated my world's homepage! Just in time for the worldbuilding awards :)

I'm going to bed now lol

Legends of the Dragonguard

An epic fantasy novel series set in a world with mid-level solarpunk technology and features dragons.

Corruption bleeds into every corner of the world, nurtured by those in its shadows. Cults whisper of a long-forgotten power, while rumors of Ancient Dragonkin returning resonate throughout the land. Here are the stories from the Legends of Dragonguard.

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WAWA Entries

Thanks to BlueFairy for pointing out I hadn't published my entries article. So here it is, and you should be able to read it this time!
 
WAWA Entries
Generic article | Feb 8, 2025

  #WAWA
  Thanks,
  Kwyn
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My WAWA Submissions!

After some consideration, I have compiled a list of my entries for WAWA!
 
CoolG's WAWA Submissions!
Generic article | Feb 8, 2025
I also added similar entries from other Anvilites! Do check them out as well :D
  #WAWA2025 #SharetheLove
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Dragonguard Progress Report (DPR-6)

Issue 6 - Worldbuilding Awards voting starts soon, let's gooo!
Follow the Legends of the Dragonguard for updates, challenges, and more!

 
The first round of voting for WorldAnvil's Worldbuilding Awards is almost here! I've submitted to a few categories; you can check them out in my Worldbuilding Awards overview article.
  I've never won anything in life, but you miss 100% of the shots you don't take. Best of luck to everyone else, too!
  I've expanded the Dragonguard's structure and history. I’ve also updated the introduction page along with several other articles. Currently working on redesigning my world’s homepage, too. But, there's still more work to do!
 
Worldbuilding Awards 2025
Generic article | Mar 24, 2025

WorldEmber 2024 Entries

2025 New Year's Resolutions
Generic article | Mar 29, 2025

WorldEmber reading challenge and 2025 resolutions.


  < Updated >
Dragonguard
Information Briefing (formally "LotD Guide")
  < New Additions >
2025 New Year's Resolutions
Worldbuilding Awards 2025
Pickled Green Tomatoes
Azurbay
Director of Finances and Resources
Director of Public Affairs
Air Marshal
Field Marshal
  #dpr #wawa
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All good things come in 5s

I did it and submitted 5 articles for the first time for the 5th WAWAs, which I wrote exclusively in the last year. Look forward to my contributions in the categories: Hearts & Minds - Rise of Nations - Wondrous Nature - Pillars of Progress - Myths & Legends.
  I have made many additions to two of the articles in the last few weeks. I hope that during the first round of voting I can surprise those who already know the articles a little and that I can arouse interest in my articles and perhaps also in my world among all the others who have not yet seen my work. I am very excited - and if you have also submitted something, I will keep my fingers crossed that you will be nominated. Good luck and best regards, Blue
  #WAWA2025
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New year, new goals and a new world!

Hello, fellow worldbuilders and dreamers!

  This year, I decided to take the leap and do something that I’d never imagine I would do. With the encouragement of this amazing and wholesome community, I finally overcame my second thoughts and went all in for World Anvil’s Worldbuilding Awards 2025 (WAWA)!   I’m thrilled to share that my main high fantasy world, Kena'an, has been submitted for the Best Newcomer category! This world has been my labor of love for many years, and the decision to submit it was both exciting and nerve-wracking. But that’s not all! Some of my favorite articles have also been entered into the following categories: Best Worldbuilding Article (The Suntouched), Hearts and Minds (Dreamcrest Weaving), Rise of Nations (Tir' naru), Wondrous Nature (Onyx Luna).   I'll be honest. I don’t expect to go far in the competition- there are so many talented creators here- but entering itself feels like a victory. It’s helped me see the value in my work and given me the confidence to share it with all of you.  
But wait, there’s more! With the new year comes a brand-new world: Crux Umbra.
  Crux Umbra is a dark fantasy, post-apocalyptic setting inspired by many genres that I adore. It’s a world of vampires, magic, ancient prophecies, and above all, the enduring mortal will to survive. It’s been a challenge to exercise patience (not exactly my strongest suit), but I’m excited and confident to finally share a first glimpse of this new creation with you all.  
A Broken World
Generic article | May 12, 2025

The Age of Ash and Blood has reshaped the world into a nightmarish shadow. The world is bleeding, and the hunt for salvation has only just begun.

  2025 is already shaping up to be an incredible year, and I can’t wait to continue this journey. Your support means the world, and I’m so grateful to be part of such an inspiring and welcoming space. Thank you for being here, and here’s to a year filled with creativity, growth, and shared dreams!   Let me know what you think of Crux Umbra, and if you’re participating in WAWA, drop your entries below so I can cheer you on too!   #newworld #WAWA #resolutions  
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On the road to 1 million words!

The Yonderverse has juuuust hit 900,000 words, I'm so close to 1 million! I think I'll hit it in the later half of 2025, unless I can speed it up a bit. I mean, I'm in no rush, but I definitely want to get there by the end of the year.
  Hope everyone is having a good start to the year, is reflecting well on 2024, and is prepping for the Worldbuilding Awards!
 
 
Yonderverse

A bright and bustling universe, made with love

Explore the endless planets brimming with life in the Yonderverse! Go after creatures, discover new places, and learn about the people you find along the way.


  #mochievements #wawa
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Tales from Aran'sha - May 2024

Ahlan wa sahlan, my dear friends! This has been one crazy month for #Aransha and there’s a lot to unpack. So...whats happened?  

Best of Worldanvil nominee #WAWA2024

 
  Aran’sha was nominated for best newcomer - meeting all the other nominees, swapping stories and the award ceremony was a real treat. And while Aran’sha did not win first place in the end, I want to thank everyone who voted for me (and the whole community) from the bottom of my heart.
It was a blast to meet all those other talented people and if you have not already - check out every single one of the nominees!


   

Look into the stars - #Astralis!:

 
  Aran’sha WON an unofficial challenge! The celestial circle won first prize in the wonderful challenge
“Look into the Stars - #Astralis with a personal rating from the host Blue Fairy 74 for “Wonderful reading pleasure”. (Also, check out Blue Fairy's worlds, they're gorgeous)
 
Celestial Circle
Organization | Oct 4, 2024

"In Light, Truth; In the Stars, the Way." Follow the celestial circle on a journey to the stars...

  I also recommend to read all about the other winners, as there were a lot of really fantastic articles: Star-sparkling Winners
  Lastly I want to add an honorable mention here for "Stars" by SpyglassRealm - while it was finished too late for the challenge, its an awesome article and deserves a read. Check it out here: STARS

 

Even more challenges - #FashionMayhem2024 and #Glorious Food !

  Since those two were too good to pass up, I entered two more challenges this month:   Fashion MAYhem by Tillerz with “Kaharan Silk” (check out its sister article Silk Hunters too)
  Food, glorious Food with “Ria'm” - For this I returned to one of my first articles and gave it a complete rewrite!

   

Whats next?



I’m excited for my first summercamp, TuneJUNE and “the show your colors” challenge. And lets not forget the newest addition, the botany challenge and a bunch of CSS changes to Aran'sha, including a new banner!   See you next month with new tales from Aran'sha! And if you have feedback/suggestions, feel free to dm me or leave a comment.    
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Celebrating a Milestone: Best Timeline Award at WAWA 2024

Hello everyone,
  I am truly overjoyed and still a bit overwhelmed as I write this. Earlier today, during the livestream of the World Anvil's Worldbuilding Awards 2024, I had the immense honor of receiving the Best Timeline Award. To say I was amazed when my name was announced would be an understatement—I was absolutely stunned!
  When I first received the notification, I was genuinely amazed. To be recognized among such talented creators is both humbling and overwhelming. The journey to this point has been one of passion and perseverance, and seeing my work acknowledged in such way is truly a high point in my worldbuilding journey.
  I am deeply grateful for the support from each of you in this community and all the folks at home. Your encouragement and feedback have not only propelled my creativity but have also refined the stories I create. This award is as much yours as it is mine.
  I also want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the other participants and winners of various categories. Your incredible work continues to inspire and push the boundaries of creativity and storytelling.
  Thank you once again for your unwavering support and for celebrating this journey with me. Let's keep creating worlds that captivate and stories that endure!
  #WAWA2024
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YONDERVERSE? BEST WORLD?!

I genuinely just stared and cried when I heard my name. I cannot believe the Yonderverse has been crowned Best World. I've been on World Anvil for three or so years now, and before I had *zero* skills or experience writing anything. My world has grown so much, I've grown so much, and I've gained so many beloved friends that I talk to on a daily basis, that I can't imagine being without.
  I distinctly remember, around when I first joined WA, seeing people win accolades, Summer Camp prompts, and other events, and me not even thinking that I could possibly win them. As time went on, I improved (even winning Most Improved Worldbuilder in SC23), and yet winning anything in the Worldbuilding Awards seemed so far out of reach. This truly would not have happened if it wasn't for the incredible community around this website, with talents from across the world, all kinds of backgrounds. I've learnt how to express myself through writing and that's something I'll always be grateful for.
  I am also so sorry I couldn't attend the livestream! I had urgent family business to tend to, but I still made enough time to scream my sincerest congratulations to all of the winners. So this counts as my "acceptance speech" of sorts. I don't know if this little journal post is just a complete emotional mess of words, but I wanted to write something xD
  Love you all, huge congrats to the other winners, and I hope everyone has a great day!
 
Yonderverse

A bright and bustling universe, made with love

Explore the endless planets brimming with life in the Yonderverse! Go after creatures, discover new places, and learn about the people you find along the way.


  #mochievements #WAWA2024
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Book Progress Update #3 (and some other updates)

Hello everyone,
  First off, I just want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted for me in the #WAWA2024. I'm genuinely touched to have been included on the shortlists. Honestly, writing is something I do in my spare time, and I entered the competition just for a bit of fun. To discover that people genuinely appreciate my work is both exhilarating and a bit surreal. I'm overjoyed and deeply grateful, especially to be recognized alongside such incredibly talented creators. Thank you all so much! :)
  Now, onto the book updates. The last few weeks have been particularly hectic at work, which has meant slower progress on the book front—I've reached about 125 pages. It's not as much as I hoped, but I've also taken some time to revisit earlier chapters. I've been tweaking the pacing, correcting errors, and refining parts of the narrative to ensure it flows better.
  Looking ahead, things should be a bit quieter at work this week, which means I can dedicate more time to the book and further develop the world of Nexarium Arcanis (that title is still a work in progress). I've brainstormed several new concepts that I'm excited to explore within our cosy little Grimdark Galaxy.
  Thank you once again for all the support and positivity you've sent my way. I hope you all have a wonderful week. Looking forward to sharing more soon!
  Warm wishes,
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Stormwatch Forecast: WAWA Finalists, Last hours for Voting, off to Europe!

As the title of this post hints towards, the last few weeks have been a whirlwind for me, trying to get ready for my study abroad in Barcelona; I didn't even realize that it was already the last day for WAWA voting!
  If you haven't yet cast those fabulous votes, then I'd love to invite you to check out the three finalists I have in the running, and also just serve as one more reminder to check out all the amazing entries and vote accordingly!
WAWA 2024 Finalists
Generic article | Apr 25, 2024

The 6 articles I have submitted for the 2024 Worldbuilding Awards -- if you think they are deserving, please give them a vote!


  As for me, this update post will probably be pretty short and sweet. I'm still packing and getting ready and dealing with life stuff of things like my partner's car dying and trying to figure out how to help with that before I leave in a couple days xD I am very excited for my trip though, it's going to be a nice vacation from crazy hard semesters and an opportunity to see parts of the world that I've never been to! I am going to take so many pictures and look at so much architecture :D Most of my time will be spent in Barcelona where my schoolwork and accommodations are, but I plan on making some trips out of the city here and there too -- I have the opportunity, I wanna do it! Any fun recommendations? :D
  And with that, that's that! Looking forward to travels, looking forward to summer camp, and looking forward to rest. What is it you're looking forward to as we get into the summer months here? Any fun plans? :D Let me know!
  #stormwatch #WAWA2024
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Sharing the love for the (now-ending!) Worldbuilding Awards! Go vote if you havent yet!

Hey there!   You may remember me threatening to showcase some of my favourite stuff from the Worldbuilding Awards shortlist... Well time got away from me, so I will have to do this briefly.   If youre reading this because you already follow me, you may know that I was absolutely blown away by the nominations I received for a few of the categories. If youre new here, hello new person, nice to meet you!   In any case I wanted to take this opportunity to briefly thank all of you for this amazing support. It already is the highest honor for me to be considered a part of the few who made it onto the shortlists. There are so many amazing creators out there and to count myself among them is honestly still very surreal to me.   Speaking of: I would like to take this time to highlight just a few of the amazing people who also can be voted for. These are not necessarily the exact ones I voted for myself, but they all would have deserved the votes nonetheless!   So in no particular order, please do check out these amazing beans and their great work!   Finally, this brings me to my request for anyone still reading! Go vote!! Do it here! Give your vote to anyone on the list who seems to deserve it. If some of you decide to vote for me, thank you so much, but ultimately, thank you already for getting me to this point :)   #WAWA2024 #SharetheLove #GoVoteAlready
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A showcase of our most beautiful work for #WAWA2024

As with all of World Anvil's beautiful worlds, there isn't just one article which encapsulates the care we've put our layouts, the CSS, the BBCode trickery, the writing, and the illustration. Barron, Hiive, and myself have worked together to make articles that POP — sometimes for their simplicity, sometimes for their grandeur, and sometimes for their quirks. Generative imagery has certainly extended the possibilities, but there's nothing great that effort and expertise can't make even better.   We've got dozens of widgets, 12 unique article-level styles, and the work of several artists on display.   Below are some of the showcase articles we've put a lot of love into.  

Shoutout to Strixxline for making these summaries!

  I recommend starting with the Intro to Technology — a short and sweet overview of the three different technology families of Ethnis — Mechanic, Organic, and Psionic.   For articles centered around Lorsynth's illustrations:
  1. Grimoire
  2. SulaRutas
  3. Jhoutai Atlas
  4. Geode Coral
  5. Sazashi
  Species and Characters
  1. Aen
  2. Parisan
  3. Lusanti Marchois
  4. Johnny Durange
  Player Supplements
  1. The Dragonback Cantina
  2. Arcology, Episode 1: Pilot
  Romance
  1. Pure of Heart
  2. Bonding Band
  Layout Magic
  1. Noasoani Haute Water
  2. The Recurring Nightmare
  3. Ecology of the Kajh-Tai Region - MAP
  4. Jhoutai Atlas
  5. Old Homes
  6. Kajh Pepper Pickling
  7. The Survivalist's Guild
  8. Anthro
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You have only 5 days left...

...to put in your votes for #WAWA2024 . Go vote!
  I also have two small entries that made it into the shortlist. Please have a look. Thank you so much.
 
  • Cartography Award 2024: Bridgeport City
  • Most Beautiful World 2024: Alana

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    Alana

    TTRPG world with Steampunk, Dragons, and Top Hats (and Gnomes!)


     
      ... and 10 more days to enter #MAPril2024 - it's still ongoing:
     
    MAPril 2024
    Generic article | Mar 30, 2025

    Mapping it out!

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    Thinkin' about being the most beautiful world in #WAWA2024. Make sure you go an get out the vote!
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    I've been nominated for the Best Timeline!

      I can't believe I've done this. I don't have much to say but being nominated for the Best Timeline in the World Anvil Worldbuilding Awards is by far the most excited thing I've been, and it's the best entry I'm proud of.   I'd like to thank everyone for all the votes and supports. It's been pleasured and I appreciate them all! Now go back to work on my CYOA...   In case you haven't look it out yet, or wanna do it again, I'll put a link to my timeline below. I hope you enjoy :)  

    Valonia: Kingdom at the River's End

    #WAWA2024
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    A thank you from Aran'sha.

    Aran'sha Main Page Cover.png
    Ahlan wa sahlan, my dear friends!   Well, it's my first journal entry ever, but when to start if not now? Aran'sha has been nominated for "Best Newcomer". And I simply can't let that stand without thanking everyone in the community for the outstanding support you have given me (be it votes, encouragement, CSS help or simple chatting).   I highly recommend you check out all the nominated worlds below, all of those are fantastic reads and I feel humbled you picked Aran'sha to be among them - and if you decide on Aran'sha as your favorite out of them I'd be happy if you cast a vote for it here .   And to add a a little sneak peak - the Image above will be the new cover picture for Aran'sha once the competition is over!  
      Thanks to Polina "Line" Arteev for making this awesome graphic.     #WAWA2024 #Aransha
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    I was nominated!

    My article, Leylines, has been nominated for the Wondrous Nature Award! I would be so honored if you would spare a vote for me in this final round!   I may have only caught one nomination, but I did create graphics for every category that all nominees are welcome to save and share! Best of luck, and immense congratulations to everyone whose name got called for the nominee pool!
    Worldbuilding Awards 2024 Nominee Gallery
    Generic article | Mar 9, 2025
    #WorldbuildingAwards #WAWA2024 #IWasNominated #TheOwlworks
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    THREE WAWA SHORTLISTS?!?!

    HOLY CRAP GUYS!! I made three shortlists in the Worldbuilding Awards! I can't thank the community enough for the support, the votes, the love, everything. I am a nominee for the History Award, the Cartography Award, and the god-damn BEST WORLD Award. I can't believe it.   You can cast your votes using the link here, it is a google form :) I would love it if you guys considered voting for me, I'm absolutely flattered that I made it for not one, but three shortlists already. Love the World Anvil Community <3  
      Thank you Polina "Line" Arteev for making these graphics!   #mochievements #WAWA2024
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    Congratulations to ALL the Nominees of the ΅Worldbuilding Awards!

    Don't forget to vote for your winners !
      #WAWA2024
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    "Kirinal Pit Jam" for Worst of World Anvil 2024.

    I hope you can tell where I get the inspiration from! I continue my entries for #UnofficialChallenge. This time for #WAWAA2024, the Worst of WorldAnvil. Here I succumb to parody and overzealous use of CSS... Wait this is like all my other articles... Crap...
    Pit Jam
    Military Conflict | Jan 19, 2025

    The evil Master of Monster Mountain sent five minions to scour the Zone and capture the five best players of "hoops" to become a part of his menagerie. Fortunately the "Bull and the Bunny" teamed up to stop them.

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    March Update

    Howdy again. #monthlyUpdate

    What I've been

    Well, things stat to complicate, like an endless stream of crisis, meaning I didn't have much time to focus on writing. There's no unofficial challenges I succeeded, and so all my writing goals from last month's plan.

    To be fair, I didn't publish anything except My Worldbuilding Awards 2024's Entries and the additional update on my lovely timeline for such.

    Speaking of awards, thank you so much for all the loves and follows you gave me! it mean a lot. If you love my works, consider support me on my tip jar at Ko-fi.

    April Plan

    April is consider the hot month in my place. Thankfully, lots of water splashing festival, you know what I mean, may cool the weather down for a bit. As I want to be chilled and relax during this time, writing will be a bit less stressful and more focused.

  • Adventure April!
  • Do something with my Ko-fi page
  • More drawings on my Twitter/X

    • I hope everyone have a great, chilling month, and don't forget to keep yourself cool - the sun is a deadly laser.

    Adchie

    P.S. The first voting phase is over. We'll see who will be on the shortlist during the second phase which started on 13th! #wawa2024

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    Stormwatch Forecast: Marchitecture closing!

    WOW 30 ENTRIES   That's honestly way more than I had ever expected! That's actually over double the amount from last year, and I could not be happier <3 Thank you so much to everyone who participated! If you, like me, LOVE BUILDINGS and architecture and good worldbuilding, please go take a scroll through all the entries! You can scroll the #Marchitecture hashtag, or view all Context and Architecture articles in one place right... here!  
    Marchitecture 2024
    Generic article | Apr 2, 2024

    Pick (or create!) a context article within your world, and then write a building article that accompanies/responds to/resonates with that context. Create building articles that fit your world perfectly!

      In personal news, I am in the thick of it for my own architecture right now -- the end of the semester is fast approaching and I am almost through the hardest semester in my entire Masters. Two-ish weeks to go!   In the brief moments of reprieve I've been doing some doodling for some God-husk redesigns, and also brainstorming and theorycrafting some future-Cathedris fun things like spaceships >:) I post about em over on my Discord Server, if you ever want to take a look!   Also the #WAWA2024 first round of voting is nearly complete, and omg there's so many fantastic entries to look at. If you haven't yet voted, that's okay, because there is a TON to go through! If you're still looking for some good entries, check out the shortlists and shared articles from people I've been seeing posted around these days -- they have a lot of great suggestions in there! And if you're STILL looking for some articles to consider, you can even take a look at my submissions if you like!   But anyways, I hope you had a fantastic March, and here's to an even better April <3   #Stormwatch #UnofficialChallenge
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    Broken Dulcet Ch 12 & 13 are Live and Other Updates

    Take a break and read Broken Dulcet Chapter 12 here.
      Read Broken Dulcet Chapter 13 here.
      Vision confronts Tuft at the Cloister before Lapis and company head to the Ambercaast scientific workstation.
     

      #sciencefantasy
      ****
      If you haven't taken a peek, check out my entries for WAWA.
     
    WA Worldbuilding Award Entries
    Generic article | Jun 4, 2024

      There are so many entries! It's wonderful to see so many awesome articles and ideas.
      #WAWA2024
      ****
      I've spent this week working on the paperback versions of the first three Wellspring Dragons Books, writing on the 4th book (WIP), re-doing my Evenacht intro video because crash=corrupted file (grr), and revamping the Glass Volcano map. Here's a peek at how that's going.
     

      ****
      Take care and have a wonderful week, all!
      Kwyn
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    For Your Consideration: Oaster (Owen)

    I've gathered together an article looking at my (and a few other) entries to #WAWA2024. I've also outlined my goals for submitting this year, thank you to all those who have kept me going and given me the confidence to submit my work for the awards this year.
      If you wish to have a look at the articles. Have a look here:
    For Your Consideration '24
    Generic article | Mar 30, 2024
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    For your consideration: Pillars of Progres

    Before the voting period closes for #WAWA2024 I would like to reshare one of my favorite articles which is also my entry for the pillars of progress :)   Magic in Niorath explains, as the name would suggest, how magic works in my world. This goes from how it orginated to how it was developed further over time and the different forms that were discovered.  
    Magic in Niorath
    Spell | Dec 2, 2024
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    My #WAWA2024 Submissions for your consideration.

    Anthropomorh wolf barbarians with a buddhist knack for balance and a barbarian knack for conflict:
    Wolven
    Species | Feb 17, 2025


    Warlike alien wood elves who (partially) live on trees big as skyscrapers and who oppose the human claim to their home world.
    Norn
    Ethnicity | Feb 15, 2025


    The humonguous world trees which once covered the world, and of which some are still home to unyielding alien wood elves.
    Onauru Trees
    Species | Oct 7, 2024


    A religion heavily inspired by slavic / norse and celtic roots, Ragnarök has happened, and the gods fight for the last world which was not devoured by the Worldsnake.
    The Starfaith of the Aes
    Organization | May 11, 2025
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    Here's a quick list of my #WAWA2024 submissions. Hope you enjoy!

    Kaesta Repairs a Computer Terminal
    Kaesta Repairs a Computer Terminal by Midjourney
     

    #WAWA2024

      I'd like to share the articles that I've entered for The World Anvil World Building Awards. It feels strange to self-promote, but I am proud of the articles that I wrote last year. Hoping you enjoy a quick read!   Kaesta - The Main Protagonist for my upcoming novel. She's a survivor, a programmer, and a world builder!

    The Syntax War - When androids rose up against their human creators, The Syntax War was the swift and brutal conflict that decimated the human colonies throughout the galaxy.

    The Escapist's Fantasy] - This is the small family-sized starship that Kaesta and Asimov fled from The Syntax War in.

    The Cosmos - The inhabitants of Akir have three competing views of The Cosmos, but they all agree their world is not real.

    The Gnomes - These tiny folk travel through The Hatway to stay safe from predators. They're in the midst of a Prank War with the newly arrived Pixies.

    Rastus, The Explorer - After losing his hat, Rastus was locked outside of The Hatway for 50 years. He's become a well-known explorer and author among the Gnomes.

    The Astral Watchtower - is a unique megolothic pyramid. It is one of the holiest places on the world of Akir for the Dwarves. They keep a copy of The Dreamstone Codex there along with astronomical records.
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    State of the Manifold - March 24 (Manifold Prompts Edition)

    Howdy all,   Spring rains have finally come to bless my dusty little corner of the American west, and that means it’s time, once again, for the monthly State of the Manifold article. I’ve been busy this month, so let’s get into the updates straight away!   March saw the creation of the #UnofficialChallenge challenge, and, while I had hoped to participate in more of them, I did manage to complete two submissions as of the time of this posting. I took an unconventional approach to Stormbril’s #Marchitecture challenge and submitted an article about an orbital cycler; after all, in space, the difference between a stationary and a moving object is a matter of frame of reference, no? For Jester%’s #OccupationalMarch challenge, I broke with my usual tradition of BCGR-based or system-agnostic writing and posted an article about a custom D&D class I cooked up all the way back in the dim antediluvian epochs of 2014. This former article is definitely worth a look if you’re a tabletop roleplayer because it contains playable stats in not one, but two, different roleplaying systems. Come check them out:  
    Marchitecture 2024
    Generic article | Apr 2, 2024

    Pick (or create!) a context article within your world, and then write a building article that accompanies/responds to/resonates with that context. Create building articles that fit your world perfectly!

    Applevale Resort
    Building / Landmark | Mar 13, 2024
    Occupational March: A Contest All About Jobs
    Generic article | Sep 14, 2024

    A challenge all about the jobs and positions that are found in everyday society big and small, importance and menial.

    Hex Mage
    Profession | Apr 23, 2024
      Another thing I did over the course of March was make my submissions for your consideration in the World Anvil Worldbuilding Awards. I don’t have a compiled #WAWA2024 list as such, but these submissions are all up on the WA blog page for the contest. I encourage you to go and have a look at what everyone has submitted because there’s a lot of good stuff out there. And hey, if you see a few Manifold Sky or Sealed Kingdoms articles that strike your fancy, stop on by and consider dropping a like or a vote my way!  
    ESCI Revelation
    Vehicle | Apr 25, 2024
      In other news, the annual #AdventureApril challenge is nearly here. I always enjoy Adventure April because, aside from eliciting some of what I consider to be my best work here, it means that WA suddenly blooms with scores of high-quality articles with interactive content, from basic TTRPG adventures to chose-your-own-adventure ‘mazes’ with varying levels of custom CSS. I’m already marinating a couple of ideas for a challenge article that may or may not be inspired by a recent revisit to Rollercoaster Tycoon 2, but we’ll see how that turns out. Here’s a couple of past submissions I’m particularly proud of:  
    Operation: Summer Wind
    Plot | Apr 10, 2023
    Operation: Sacred Steel
    Plot | Apr 15, 2023
      Anyways, that’s all for now. I look forward to seeing what next month brings. Let me know what you think, and good luck on your creative endeavors as we enter the home stretch on all these writing challenges - both official and otherwise. Onwards!   Regards, BCGR_Wurth
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    Hello Good Anvilites!

    Did you cast your vote yet for the WAWA's ? Or are you still looking? If so, may I lure your eyes over the three things I've submitted?

    Strength and Honour
    The character page of Rose, the young woman who accidentally became a pirate captain.

    Rose
    Character | Nov 10, 2024

    Young girl who ends up leading a pirate crew.

    History Award
    I've made a Timeline and listed all the events (I know now) that concern the pirates and all the adventures they end up in. And made it match my world style with some css magic.
    Chronological events (<- clicky link)

    Best World
    I've humbly submitted the pirate world for the Best World category too.

    Red Sunrise

    A modern day pirate story



    Happy voting! I hope you enjoy all the WAWA Submissions. :)   #wawa2024
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    Sahra' al-Shams, the Desert of Light

    If I told you there were shrimp in the desert, would you believe me?
    Shamsi Desert
    Geographic Location | Feb 9, 2025

    Like many creatures in the Shamsi Desert, these fluffy but tenacious critters possess solar magic which makes them both beautiful and better adapted to life in the Radiant Dunes! All manner of species, geographies, cultures and more are waiting in Shamsi for you to explore!

    And if you're looking for more to read, you can check out my other entries for WAWA here:
    Worldbuilding Awards 2024
    Generic article | Oct 18, 2024
    #WAWA2024
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    A Taste of Outer Space, consider Dumplings in Space for the Hearts & Minds Award!

    Dumplings aren't just delicious, they're a symbol of unity. Every corner of the Solar System has their own delightful dumplings, and they're a perfect bite-sized zero G food. They've become a symbol of becoming an interplanetary citizen. This is one of the articles I'm the proudest of, I really love the ways food can be transformative. Extra bonus, next time you have a dumpling, you can think of how you're a citizen of space too!   edit: i just wanted to say that y'all are the best <3   If you want to see this article make the shortlist for the Worldbuilding Awards, please consider giving it your vote!
    Dumplings in Space
    Tradition / Ritual | Nov 16, 2024

    The whole world was in that very mouthful. It was immediately addicting. The thin padi film burst and my mouth was all sensations, numbingly it rolled in sweet, then sour, then a sharp floral sang all the way up my sinuses.

    #WAWA2024 || Share on Tumblr
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    World-Building Thoughts #3 - Crafting Living Traditions

    As #WAWA2024 unfolds, I've taken the plunge and submitted a selection of my lore articles. I don't expect to win much, but that's not really my goal—participation itself is a rewarding experience, not least for the visibility it brings to one's work sometimes. This occasion has prompted me to reflect on the themes and topics that attract me as a world-builder. Today, I want to delve into an aspect of world-building that particularly fascinates me: Traditions.   Traditions are not just background elements. Quite the opposite, crafting fictional traditions is an exercise that tests a world-builder's skill over a range of topics: history, cultural evolution, and the development of ethnicities, to name a few. To really get into what a tradition is, one has to ask themselves several questions. For example:  
    • - What are the origins of this tradition?
    • - Why did it begin, and how has it evolved over time?
    • - Has it spread to neighboring cultures, and if so, how has it been adapted?
    • - What meanings do contemporary societies attach to this tradition, and how have these interpretations shifted through the ages?
      These questions highlight the dynamic nature of traditions—they evolve, adapt, and sometimes merge with others, much like languages or species. A classic example from our own world is the Christmas tree, an element that blends pagan and Christian traditions. And why people celebrate the resurrection of a messiah by painting chicken eggs is, of course, another rabbit hole....   When breaking down traditions for inclusion in our worlds, it's useful to think about their components: the origin and associated folklore, how they were adapted into the broader cultural milieu, and the evolution of their meaning and symbolism to contemporary participants.   This exploration of traditions in world-building is not just an academic exercise. The goal is always creating "artificial authenticity", since we want to mimic an evolution that hasn't actually happened, reflecting the complex interplay of history, belief, and identity.   But that's just food for thought, I neither have all the answers, or even all the questions. I'm curious to hear from other creators: How do you approach the creation of traditions in your worlds? Do you follow a similar methodology, or have you developed another way of approaching it?   (Here, I would like the highlight an example of my own work, that follows this methodology and sparked my thoughts for this little blog post. It is just an example, showcasing how a tradition can grow and evolve, influencing and being influenced by the cultures that celebrate it.)  
    Bow to the Harvest
    Tradition / Ritual | Apr 11, 2024

    The 'Bow to the Harvest' is a two-day festival in Morvathia on the 27th of Wyndvahl and the 1st of Arnōt, celebrating the bounty of the land and the cycles of life.

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    Eddies WAWA! And yours!

    #WAWA2024 is upon us. I already saw so many good entries that is next to impossible which one to choose for our precious like per category.
      And to make it even a bit harder for you, I have made a small article - really, it is small - with an overview of my entries per category. Give them a read and consider them for one of your likes, if you please. If not, I hope you had a good time with them. :)
      https://www.worldanvil.com/w/koria-crazyeddie/a/eddies-wawa-2024-article
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    Rising from the ashes, consider the Nomads of Mercury for the Rise of Nations Award!

    The terminator nomads were one of the first things I knew would be in Solaris. A tough people making the most of a hard situation, with many different approaches (scavenging the collapsed cities, trading with outsiders, raiding supply convoys, etc) Now that I reflect on them, and their weird insectoid aesthetics, I really do think they're my love letter to the Ashlanders of Morrowind. Isn't it neat how our worldbuilding is sometimes amalgation of all the things we love?
      If you want to see this article make the shortlist for the Worldbuilding Awards, please consider giving it your vote!
    Nomads of Mercury
    Ethnicity | Nov 30, 2024

    In the harsh extremes of Mercury, the nomadic peoples of the planet live on the edge. Their traditional migration patterns have made the terminator nomads uniquely suited to life after the Scorching of Mercury, but it is by no means an easy life.

    #WAWA2024 | Share on Bluesky | Share on Tumblr
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    My submissions for #WAWA2024

    WAWA is upon us and it's time to read and vote the amazing articles that people have submitted. Last year I had the honor of being nominated for the Cartography Award. I submitted six articles and a map (which I'm very proud of) in different categories, so I hope you find some of them interesting. And to all of you that have read or are going to read them, thank you so much for taking your precious time to read one, two or even all the articles I submitted, and if you also take part in the awards, I'd love to read what you have submitted and, as always, best of luck!!.
     
    Entries for WAWA 2024
    Generic article | Apr 3, 2024
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    WAWA submissions to consider!

    WAWA voting time is upon us once more and I've submitted four things to it that I would appreciate if you took a moment to read them and maybe consider them for your vote if you liked it! I took the WAWA as an opportunity to finish and edit some of my work, and share Shattered around, to some new faces! The following links are my submissions.

    Hearts & Mind · Rise of Nations · Wondrous Nature · History (timelines)

    While I hadn't time to edit either Meeraz or The Creator (doesn't mean I'm less proud of them!), I loved editing Manta Ray as I was a bit unhappy with its previous version; I love how it ended up though! As for the Events of the Shattered, I had it originally only half done and on private. I created a new timeline so I could properly update it to the new timelines and I loved to know more about my world's history as I was filling the gaps!

    I hope you enjoy reading my articles as much as I loved doing them! And thank you if you consider them for the awards.

    #catoramblings #WAWA2024
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    If you like strange biology, my #WAWA2024 entry's got you covered! https://www.worldanvil.com/w/fleisch-vvulf/a/leso-species
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    My Worldbuilding Awards 2024's Entries

    To be honest I'm so excited about this year's awards, so I submitted a lot even though I'm a bit busy this month. Go check it out here. :D  
    My Worldbuilding Awards 2024's Entries
    Generic article | Oct 5, 2024
      #WAWA2024
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    AAAAAHHHH! Worldbuilding Awards are here! Everybody panic! (and read some of my submissions if you'd like ;) )

    I cannot believe it has been a year since the last WAWAs already! Last year I was incredibly honored to be part of the nominees in two categories, so of course I am chasing that high again this year! ;)
      I submitted seven articles in different categories, so in the interest of keeping things easy to find, I made a compilation article: In it you find links to all the submitted articles as well as a summary and a short few sentences of my thoughts on each.
      I hope you (yes, you!) find any (or all ^^) of them interesting and would love to hear what you think <3
     
    Worldbuilding Awards 2024 - Ninos Submissions!
    Generic article | Mar 22, 2024

    An overview of my submissions to the 2023 WorldAnvil Worldbuilding Awards :)


      #WAWA2024
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    Greenglimmer Ch 10 and Ch 11 are Live and WAWA Entries

    Hey all! Take a sit and read Chapter 10: Yeralis and
    Chapter 11: Rooted.   Vantra and her companions discover that the corrupted magic is more widespread than they thought.  
      #darkfantasy   ****   WAWA! I submitted 6 entries this year. I was like should I? Are they good enough? And then I hit submit anyway. Why is it so scary?   I have an entry from Lapis of Nicodem, an entry from the Wellspring Dragons, and four from Evenacht, and I created a page to make it easier to follow the links. There's a blurb for each entry, too.  
    WA Worldbuilding Award Entries
    Generic article | Jun 4, 2024
      #WAWA2024   ****   After rushing to prettify my entries and struggling with what, exactly to enter, I decided I needed a break, so I don't have anything else for you this week (well, other than the new chapters).   Spring is in the air! Make sure you have your allergy pills handy!   Kwyn
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    My Submissions to the WorldAnvil WorldBuilding Awards

    Though I wasn't as prepared as I should have been, I decided to enter all the categories I was eligible for. Check them out in this brief summary article. #WAWA2024 #WorldBuildingAwards  
    World Anvil WorldBuilding Awards 2023
    Generic article | Jun 8, 2024

    Voting is Now Open! Check Out the Submissions!

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    Put up your radiation shields, and consider the History of Mercury for the History Award!

    Check out the History of Mercury, and if you want to see it make the shortlist for the Worldbuilding Awards, please consider giving it your vote!   I fell in love with the new timescale timelines when making this. I think my favourite is seeing the portraits of related characters on the expanded event view, it looks so cool!
    #WAWA2024 #Timeline | Share on Bluesky | Share on Tumblr
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    My submissions for Worldbuilding Awards

    Like many have, I've put together a collection of my submissions for this years awards. Please have a look through, send some likes and even vote for if you're taken by something. Best of luck to all, and I'm now gonna go do some reading for inspiration across all the awesome submissions others have put in. Such a good community you are!  
    Shadowfire Worldbuilding Awards 2024 submissions
    Generic article | Mar 22, 2024

    Details of the articles I have submitted for the 2024 worldbuilding Awards

      #WAWA2024
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    Worldbuilding Awards 2024 - For your consideration

    There are so many amazing entries to the worldbuilding awards, and I've also submitted a few of my own.
  • Best Worldbuilding Article: Greater Deities
  • Hearts & Minds Award: Mica "Shadowbloom" Conan
  • Rise of Nations: The Eternal Reef

    •   If you want to read a little about why I submitted each of these, I wrote a small overview article here, and please don't forget to check out a few of the other amazing entries here. There is so much inspiration to gain.
      #WAWA2024
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    My Worldbuilding Awards 2024 Entries

    I hope a few of these works and their bespoke art (done by yours truly) fit your fancy, and you consider voting for zany audio dramas, hacker kings & an AI holding the secrets of the world away from corporate overlords!  
  • Best Worldbuilding Article Wax Wing Season 1
  • Hearts & Minds Demyan Anastas
  • Rise of Nations Haveni
  • Myths & Legends Conglomerate Bio Machs
  • Pillars of Progress Crypt.AI
  • Wondrous Nature Amortality
  • Strength & Honour CGM Militia
    • #wawa2024 #worldbuildingawards2024
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    Tillerz' Worldbuilding Awards 2024 entries

    These are my entries for the Worldbuilding Awards 2024:     I hope you like my world enough to take a vote or two into consideration. Thank you so much!   I have also put the list into an article for easier bookmarking:
    Worldbuilding Awards 2024
    Generic article | Feb 5, 2025

    Tillerz' WAWA 2024 submissions

      #WAWA2024
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    Requiem in the 2024 World Anvil Worldbuilding Awards!

    As you may know the WAWA voting has begun, and you are spoiled for choice of where to place your vote. Though I'm sure they are not the best articles up for your consideration, I invite you to explore Requiem, and maybe even consider it for your vote!   All of my entries can be found here:
    Requiem 2024
    Generic article | Apr 3, 2024
      On, an unrelated note, there's a big update for Requiem in the works, so watch this space!   That's about it, so until next time, happy worldbuilding!   #WAWA2024 #Requiem
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    It's my 3rd WAnniversary!

    It feels crazy that I've been here for three years. It honestly feels like longer! My world and myself has come so far, and I'm so excited to see where this all goes. Thank you to the best community ever for making me feel so at home <3 It's also Bart Weergang's WAnniversary today too!   I've also submitted some of my best work to the World Anvil Worldbuilding Awards 2024! I'm really proud of these articles, the timeline, the map, and of course, the Yonderverse, and I hope you'll consider voting for these! I've never won one of these awards before, it would be incredible :D   BEST WORLD - Yonderverse
    BEST ARTICLE - Cheem System
    HEARTS & MINDS - Monster Hunting
    RISE OF NATIONS - Sakara
    WONDROUS NATURE - Ecology of the Nakkan Swamp
    STRENGTH & HONOUR - Burning Sea War
    MYTHS & LEGENDS - Mulhaia, God of Torture
    HISTORY AWARD - Yonderverse Master Timeline
    CARTOGRAPHY AWARD - Map of Osao   #WAWA2024 #mochievements
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    oh my GAWDS! ... voting for the #WAWA2024 is MADNESS! How the !@!#%&* are we supposed to choose ONE!?
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    My Worldbuilding Awards 2024 Entries

    Hello everyone!!! I've elected to participate in the #WorldbuildingAwards2024, and posted the entries I selected below. I hope you enjoy the articles! #WAWA #WAWA2024
     
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    World Building Awards 2024 Entries

    Didn't have very many articles worth entering, but these are the ones I thought people might actually enjoy. #WAWA
      Axe Knights
      Arresadi River
      Cuor Trañe
      Esborea
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    Evalaw WA World Building Award 2024 Entries.

    It's that time of year, and we've put together a few submissions for the #WAWA2024 this year. I really hope those that follow us have enjoyed what we have been creating, and have created this year. We are very aware we are hellaslow at getting the world pages theme nailed down, so appreciate your kind words of support in our half-finish state.
      For the two of us, this is a passion project and we're just grateful that over 100 of you now follow Evalaw, we love you and appreciate you, clearly we're doing something right! There's a lot more to come, and a lot more we want to do with the articles we've submitted and the 1001 edits, re-writes and new articles we have planned that we'll get around to, eventually!
      SO, without further ado. We put together some of the articles we are proud of, and really do hope you like them too.
     
    Dral'azie
    Species | Jun 8, 2024

    Cursed and banished into the underworld, the Dral'azie, are a malevolent and hedonistic race of subterranean Aelfier that serve the Goddess Aulreth, with a penchant for black magic.

    Ejderhakan
    Ethnicity | Mar 17, 2024

    Shadows of an ancient sin, the Ejderhakan are a relic of the old, a suave and mysterious race whose appearance often invokes fear and suspicion.

    The Etherian Gulf
    Geographic Location | Mar 17, 2024

    A realm of impenetrable fog and heavy clouds, where vast isles drift impossibly afloat in a deep chasm carved through Evalaws surface. The sea of mists, dominated by arboreal creatures and flying beasts, is not for the faint of heart.

    The Relic Acquisition Syndicate
    Organization | Jul 31, 2023
    The Fallen City of Menor'cress
    Settlement | Jul 31, 2022

    The City Of The Prophet Nemiisae, Brought To Ruin By The Folly Of A Fanatic Queen And A Wayward Druid.

    Arellund
    Species | Jul 2, 2023

    An ancient and unusual breed of hunting hound, finding it's origins in the far flung annuals of a forgotten time.

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    WA Worldbuilding Award 2024

    Every time I enter into something on here I sit around going "AHHH, BUT IS IT GOOD ENOUGH??" and every time y'all are the absolute loveliest people about it. So, here I go submitting articles to #WAWA2024 even though I'm fairly certain they won't make it far. Always a chance, right? Alas, nothing from my current world as I've still getting it into shape but all the work I've done on Nebula Burning definitely comes to something good enough to submit.
      Hopefully you enjoy reading my space-fantasy shenanigans!
      HEART & MINDS AWARD
    Sycian Code
    Language | Mar 8, 2024

      RISE OF NATIONS AWARD
    Sycia Sanghvi
    Character | Mar 8, 2024

      WONDROUS NATURE AWARD
    Mageborn Bonding
    Condition | Mar 14, 2024

      STRENGTH & HONOR AWARD
    The Great Collapse
    Military Conflict | Feb 22, 2024

    The Great Collapse is the name that has been given to the time that covers the conflict against Baen Arleth and his Horde.


      PILLARS OF PROGRESS AWARD
    Stellar Endeavour
    Vehicle | Jul 24, 2023
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