Summer Camp 2021

Hi it me, Grace! Another July, another Worldbuilding Summer Camp! July comes on the coattails of very many large changes in my life (new job, new house, and new book being written?!) so I'm stoked to see what everyone gets up to this year and I can't wait to see this year's prompts!

What am I working on?

Each major month-long event of the past two years has developed one or two of the major worlds of the Magic Multiverse: Orkanis in SummerCamp of 2019 and WorldEmber of 2019, Limbo in WorldEmber 2019 and 2020, and Dreandril and Renath in Summer Camp of 2020. That only leaves Earth left as well as the various other non-material dimensions which will be the focus of this year's event! These are all part of the Magic Multiverse world and haven't received any special attention as of yet and are important for fleshing out the settings of my current books and their antagonists.
For those who aren't aware of the differences between real life and this fictional Earth, this is basically an Earth where magic exists but is kept a secret. Systems of Sanctuaries run by the Seven keep the peace, as the demons of the multiverse are very interested in this world in particular. These interface with the Departments of the Seven and the rest of the multiverse in a very complex way.

How much am I doing?

Diamond or bust, baby! I've completed each competition that's come out since my first Summer Camp so this'll be no exception. As far as when I'll be doing them, I work a 8-4 five days a week job and I'm religiously forbidden to do work on Saturdays so my time is confined to weekday nights and Sunday days. That's all right, as I did WorldEmber 2020 at a faster pace than this! Most of my articles will probably be a bit on the longer end (500-600 words) as I love fleshing out all the details of an article.

But most importantly of all...

This year's been rough but I'm really hopeful for a great summer camp time, especially as I get to spend it all with all of you lovely people. Every time I log in to this website or visit one of the ASC streams I'm constantly blown away by the warm welcome to every member of the community. I really rely on this energy than I often admit, so thank you!

Prompt Completion Checklist:

Prompt Number	Prompt Reveal Date	Prompt Text	Template	Complete?	Prompt Article Created
1	July 1st	Describe a building associated with healing the sick.	Building	Yes	Tovenaargenezingsinstituut
2	July 1st	Describe a medical condition which is feared by some.	Condition	Yes	Niffing
3	July 1st	Describe a new medical cure, treatment or breakthrough.	Technology	Yes	Arcane Transfusion
4	July 1st	Describe a species of working animal.	Species	Yes	Fáorhi
5	July 1st	Describe an ethnicity whose cultural exports are highly sought after.	Ethnicity	Yes	American
6	July 1st	Describe an extraordinary writing tool or type of writing tool.	Item	Yes	Universal Translator Pen & Ink
7	July 1st	Describe an area or geographic landmark wrapped in myth, legend or superstition.	Geography	Yes	Mistake Island
8	July 1st	Describe a myth about a mountain, lake, cave or other landmark.	Myth/Legend	Yes	Monster of Mistake Island
9	July 1st	Describe a myth or fairy tale about a prophecy, oracle, fortune telling or other revelation.	Myth/Legend	Yes	The Mediumship of Daniel Dunglas Home
10	July 1st	Describe a festival associated with a celestial body.	Tradition	Yes	Berínawa
11	July 10th	Describe an inhospitable region or geographic landmark.	Geography	Yes	The Sahara Desert
12	July 10th	Describe a plant or animal that lives in an inhospitable region.	Species	Yes	Amotra
13	July 10th	Describe an ethnicity surviving in an inhospitable region.	Ethnicity	Yes	The Underground Kings
14	July 10th	Describe an old or ancient organization that still casts a shadow.	Organization	Yes	The Fiery Tongues
15	July 10th	Tell us about a lost or ancient language.	Language	Yes	Khthonic
16	July 10th	Describe an ancient and/or powerful artifact.	Item	Yes	The Iron of Khthonia
17	July 10th	Describe a religious order founded or based in your world’s history.	Organization	Yes	The Order of the Blossoming Almond
18	July 10th	Describe a coming-of-age ceremony.	Tradition/Ritual	Yes	The Bath of Blood
19	July 10th	Describe a famous letter or message.	Document	Yes	The Shanghai Papers
20	July 10th	Describe an often-undervalued but vital profession.	Profession	Yes	Eye Test Specialist
21	July 20th	Describe a building associated with crime or justice.	Building	Yes	The Black Oubliette
22	July 20th	Describe a renowned pirate, highwayman or other criminal.	Character	Yes	Pedro María Ñancúpel Alarcón
23	July 20th	Describe a unit or squad who guards an important person.	Military Unit	Yes	Leafguard
24	July 20th	Describe a settlement known as a pleasure town or for louche behaviour.	Settlement	Yes	Merba
25	July 20th	Describe a brave hero who hides a secret past.	Character	Yes	Yang Changpu
26	July 20th	Describe a romancer, paramour or other amorous individual.	Character	Yes	Meriva
27	July 20th	Describe a large business, corporation or trade guild.	Organization	Yes	The Consortium for Magical Trade on Earth
28	July 20th	Describe a vital trade resource that supports a settlement or region.	Material	Yes	Flamecopper
29	July 20th	Describe an industrial mining, logging or other production settlement.	Settlement	Yes	Grakhnanul
30	July 20th	Describe a title which cannot be bought, only earned.	Rank/Title	Yes	Fire Prince
31	July 30th	Describe a bloody coup, rebellion or uprising in your setting's history	Military Conflict	Yes	Farmer's Rebellion of 4E 338