Summer Camp Pledge 2022

I would like to broaden my understanding of the world my characters live in, explore its culture, history and nature, because it should be an integral part of the story I'm writing, but I haven't figured out much of that part yet. As for the challenge goals, I'd like to at least reach silver, everything beyond that would be great, so I'll do my best to surpass my own expectations, but I don't know if I'll be able to do it. Update: nevermind, I'm realizing that this is going quite well, so I'm shooting for diamond now.

The themes of this year's Summer Camp are perfect to achieve a better understanding of the world of Leanor, especially on a cultural level. I want to figure out, what Leanor and its people are really like.

My inspiration doesn't come from any specific artwork or such, it's rather a combination of interesting bits of actual history as well as (losely) from books, movies and other media with a similar setting, such as Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, etc. Another major component of keeping me motivated and inspired is music. For writing, I like listening to rather epic music like movie scores and symphonic/melodic metal by bands like Nightwish or Epica, as I'm, in fact doing, right now. I can rarely tell, which specific part is inspiring to me.

I'm not sure if I can adhere to this, but I'll try to find time to write every evening during July (except the first two saturdays because I won't be anywhere near a proper internet connection). Exam weeks at uni are going to keep me busy, but I think it's important to give my mind some room to wander, which Summer Camp is the perfect opportunity for. Since I don't really have any social media, I guess I'll be on my own for this one, but that's how I work best, just some great music, my stories and myself.

Day	Submitted?	Somewhere in your world setting describe...
1	Leas Dimeathris	...An ocean, desert, plain, pocket dimension, or other large expanse
2	Four Elements	...Α religion or organisation connected to a natural phenomenon
3	Cauldron Lizard	...Α species that survives in an unlikely place
4	Camper Carriage	...Α vehicle or type of vehicle used for long journeys
5	Roana	...Α settlement beside or in a great expanse
6	Foxglove Dye	...Α material only harvestable from nature
7	Serbaith	...Α culture who lives by, near or within an ocean, desert or other expanse
8	First Stag	...Α food that marks a rite of passage for a culture in your world
9	Meador	...A settlement that leads the known world in something
10	War of Lions	...A military conflict resolved through excellent leadership
11	Castle Soanis	...A building associated with governance, leadership or change
12	Dragons	...An organization associated with governance, leadership or change
13	Hunter	...A profession associated with leaders in your world
14	Black Dragon	...A title that commands respect from those in the know
15	Ionathar	...A great leader of their people
16	Coronation	...A tradition or ceremony which confers an honor on someone
17	Acadea	...A settlement that was lost or discovered
18	Ancient Tree	...An astonishing natural wonder
19	Vaerbolf	...A recently discovered or rediscovered species
20	Book of Elements	...A lost or discovered artefact of significance or power
21	Floor Heating	...A technology lost, forgotten or shrouded in mystery
22	Lighthouse	...A lost or discovered monument
23	Marian	...An explorer, researcher or other character motivated by discovery
24	Sailor's Diary	...A travel log or other document associated with discovery
25	Dragons of Old	...A species considered monstrous by some
26	Daivis	...A myth or urban legend about a "monster"
27	Herbs	...A tradition, which keeps monsters or bad luck away
28	Fever	...A condition considered monstrous or unlucky by some
29	Acadean Empire	...An organization considered cruel or monstrous by some
30	Iohan	...A person considered villainous or monstrous
31	King's Death	...An artifact that embodies a hidious or monstrous idea

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