March 2025 - Marathontastic
"If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon."Emil Zatopek, Czechoslovak long-distance runner and Olympic champion -
My review of the month
This March seems to have been a very productive month for many Anvils. Perhaps it was due to Demongrey's 31-day challenge, or the two culinary challenges from Leijona and Imagica, or the third edition of Stormbril's Marchitecture? Whatever the reason, my inbox saw a ton of new articles written, cooking, and building, and I also tried to actively participate in the challenges.
Unfortunately, I didn't manage to complete the 31-day challenge for my short dictionary entries because I was finally able to take care of important personal obligations that could no longer be postponed.
I know Demongrey said it would be enough to write 100 words in an article every day, but I set myself a mission to write 31 dictionary entries and I didn't achieve that goal.
In the end, there were at least 12 new entries and I am thinking about writing at least one such entry a day in the future before I continue with my other work to let my Elaqitanian Brockhaus grow.
Additionally, my Brictaelgian goblins can enjoy a delicious dessert, the sight of which will truly make your mouth water. I wouldn't be sorry if you broke Lent with this sweet treat. If that still hasn't satisfied you and you'd like to know what the fairy elves of the Air Continent have to offer, then stop by their kitchen. You can also breathe a sigh of relief, because there won't be just cotton candy ;).
I actually didn't want to participate in Marchitecture this year. In the end, I brought a very important building to life with two of my own sketches. It could also become a setting in a novel, as it's where the power of the elements is politically controlled.
My challenge participations:
My favorite articles from the community
What began as a writing marathon for some definitely ended as a very inspiring reading marathon for me, one that felt like summer camp. That's why I've refrained from providing detailed explanations of the individual articles this time. I hope you'll forgive me.
Culinary delicacies
A land of milk and honey that isn't one.
Lots of recipes
No food, thanks! But a wonderful tradition!
Very bizarre and great idea
Delicious berries!
BAKLAVA!
Some architecture
Battleground becomes joyful peacemaker.
Beautiful dome as a source of comfort.
From 31 March Stories
Fascinating sea
Be like Dr. Doolittle for once.
A wonderful species!
Plush protector
Selkies - peaceful creatures.
Grim Reaper sends his regards
Fairy courts associated with dragons and orcs!
Dreamlike fairy courts of the seasons
Time snails, are you f* serious?
Silence lurks everywhere
Just read everything!
Sweet birds!
Also recommended
Animals you have to love
You should definitely try it!
Money, Money, Money
Comprehensive rules for dwarves!
How they are born, grow up and live!
Mothergoddess!
Flying Islands!
Amazing inspiration for non-gamers too!
Great summary.
Feeling really honored that Vaelora impressed you enough as to be mentioned in this article. And who knows if you will not even win bronze, silver or gold for your dessert? We will see by the end of the month.
It was a pleasure and I sincerely hope that I can persuade you to write more about the islands ;).