Summer Camp 2023 wrap-up

Because my Pledge article is already so crammed up, I decided to make a new article for the Wrap-Up and Reading Challenge
See my progress report & completed articles here!
I managed to to answer to all the 42 prompts, and archieved the diamond badge! Yey!
It was absolute creative maddness but so much fun, and I progressed leaps in documenting my world!

SC23 Highlights

Articles I'm especially proud of, for some recommended reads

A letter sent in secret by a well-known person: Secret conversations in the temple of Áfawarsal
A conflict between two unequal powers in your world: Great Slave Rebellion of Stonelords' Throne
A historical figure still venerated today, and why: Dašar
A children's tale or song based on a real event: Dašar and the two Mothers
An organisation dedicated to keeping a major secret from the public: Greystone Smiths
An animal associated with, or symbolizing, power: Goat
A ceremony that represents a transition or transfer: Faren funerary traditions
A tradition or behavior considered old fashioned: Development of wedding traditions
A building or landmark useful or associated with communication: Memorial Stele of 200 AFS
A myth or truth about the meaning of your universe: 125
A rare natural phenomenon that most people look forward to: Red Night

Articles according to theme

Articles expanding the story of Kauteirin

I wrote articles directly expanding my current main story, the story of Daursan and Kauteirin

A letter sent in secret by a well-known person: Secret conversations in the temple of Áfawarsal
An important public announcement that one person addressed to many: Gender reveal of Kauteirin
A profession that has been rendered obsolete: Poet-singer
A character who excels on manipulating others: Narhau
A species with an unusual form of communication: Dog
A useful plant found in a wild area of your world: Lover's bond
A tradition or behavior considered old fashioned: Development of wedding traditions

Giant wars

I wrote about the events during the Giant Wars, its belligerents and battlefields.

An unclaimed, unregulated, or lawless region: Aradwen
A species now considered extinct: Old forests of Farensal
a culture that has suffered under the rule of a stronger nation: Highlanders
a settlement at the limits of the "known" or "civilized" world: Highland camp
a job that takes its practitioners to remote or faraway places: Highland army soldier
a cuisine from a sparse, barren or remote region: Highland army rations
A historical culture whose influence is still felt today: Lowlanders
An organization for which recruiting or proselytising is important: Lowland army

Goats and the worship of Áfawarsal

I wrote a bunch of articles about goats and the Sisters of the Weaver who worship the Ara weaver goddess Áfawarsal. Because the two themes are intimately related, it makes sense to cover them together.

An animal associated with, or symbolizing, power: Goat
An animal found in a non-populated area: Mountain goats
A method used to carry goods over long distances: Pack goats
An ancient city that is still inhabited today: Wasäkawakal
A seat of power (of any kind!): Temple of Áfawarsal in Wasäkawakal
The title and responsibilities of an important person in your world: Archpastor
A resource that provides fuel or power Clerical fabrics
A popular summer tradition that involves art and creativity: Clothing the ancestors
An iconic building or landmark representing a location: Altar of Horns

Holders of the Skyswords and the slave rebellion

I wrote about the early mythical Holders of the Skyswords and their escape from the slavery in Stonelords' Throne.

A conflict between two unequal powers in your world: Great Slave Rebellion of Stonelords' Throne
A historical figure still venerated today, and why: Dašar
An item of great cultural or religious significance to people Hilt of Dašar's Skysword
A children's tale or song based on a real event: Dašar and the two Mothers
A character driven by wanderlust or the desire to explore: Undinselwin
A powerful organisation in your world: Stone Lords
A system to send messages between distant places: Tunnels of the Stone Giants
A character who prefer to lurk in the shadows: Mandible
An organisation dedicated to keeping a major secret from the public: Greystone Smiths

Articles about the death

A negative conditions with hidden advantages: Death
A material or natural resource that comes from a dangerous location: soul
A ceremony that represents a transition or transfer: Faren funerary traditions
A popular summer tradition that involves art and creativity: Clothing the ancestors

Generic or unrelated articles

A myth or truth about the meaning of your universe: 125
A rare natural phenomenon that most people look forward to: Red Night
A form of silent communication: Social class in Faren clothing
A destructive natural or supernatural event: Falling the World Tree
A species known for its mischievous personality: Wild Spirits
A building or landmark useful or associated with communication: Memorial Stele of 200 AFS
a species with an unusual form of communication: Dog

Reading challenge

I decided to start with the language prompt, because I'm conlanger at heart and want to see what the others had come up on the language front
https://www.worldanvil.com/w/valyria2Bkathrir-autumnkitsune/a/the-language-of-bouquets-language I was going to read actual language articles, but this flower code went into so much intrigate detail with the examples, that it's a borderline conlang.

https://www.worldanvil.com/w/milon-barriesaxxy/a/voiceless-language-language
And actual functional-looking sign language, with a video representation! This is what I came looking for! :D

A placeholder, while I wait for the shiny badge...

by J. D. Beazley (original photo)

Narhau the Dog

by George Shaw et. al.

All the bleats

by Tuisku

Dašar and a Skysword

by Tuisku

The Memorial Stele containing the oldest known writing in Nem