Return of Inspiration

Summer Camp 2023 Pledge

Camp Feral Badge by Strixxline

I, ShadowPhoenix, pledge to enjoy myself during this Summer Camp, regardless of the badge colour that I (hope to) receive for my achievements. My goal is to get inspired again about my world, Hesli, while maintaining a healthy balance in life. Additionally, I will share the Summer Camp hype to help fellow worldbuilders getting inspired about their creative work.

— ShadowPhoenix

Dewy Diamonds Badge by Strixxline

I've got the Power!

The theme of this years copper prompts resolve around power, the manifestation of strength in many different forms. At the moment, Eshil knows a few powerful organisations, such as Limani Supplies Dealer and Sacred Knowledge. The only other power player currently missing from Eshil is the Kingdom of Illtresi. The dynamic between these organisations is something I still have to figure out.
Other power that exists within the world are individuals with exceptional skill. These skills would be interesting to figure out, see if they come from a higher power or maybe from some other source. Items of old age can contain magic from creatures that no longer roam the lands of Hesli, or soar through its sky. These individuals and items will definitely form a great foundation and resource for the campaign that I plan to develop... at some point... that's a whole different topic, let's not dive in there.

Power is like being a lady... if you have to tell people you are, you aren't.

— Margareth Thatcher

At some point, I will have to connect the dots between different individuals and organisations. Creating these webs will help me as a GM to keep an overview of the relationships. It could be an interesting idea to setup a timeline to visualise the way power has shifted over time between organisations or individuals.

Other Examples of Power in Hesli

Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.

— Khalil Gibran

Summer Camp
When the writin' is easy
Words are flowin'
And the hype is high
Inspiration
Prompts'll help with that
Come,
Awesome beans
Let's write

During this summer
Your world is boomin'
Words are growin'
And articles form
In this July
You'll make new friends
Inspire,
Follow others
Spread the hype

Summer Camp
When the writin' is easy
Words are flowin'
And the hype is high
Inspiration
Prompts'll help with that
Come,
Awesome beans
Let's write

_{These lyrics are based on the song Summertime by George Gershwin performed by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong}