Entries for WAWA 2024

WAWA is here!! And its time to vote!! I'm very glad that we're able to choose the articles we want regardless of date, so I can submit the articles from previous years that I'm really proud of !.

Heart & Minds

The Davidovian Games

Tradition / Ritual | Dec 7, 2023

The greatest sport event in Yeia, celebrated in honor of the Goddess Tyr and the heroes of the past.

Rise of Nations

Desert elf

Ethnicity | Mar 11, 2024

Meet one of the most resilient and bravest elf tribe in Yeia. They are called "Sand Lords" by their neighbours and not without reason.

Wondrous Nature

Dragon Birds

Species | Mar 11, 2024

Strength & Honor

War of the Great Call

Military Conflict | Mar 11, 2024

Pillars of Progress

Artificial Sun

Technology / Science | Jan 1, 2023

The secret technology that allows the Snow elves to thrive and survive in their cave settlements during winter

Cartography

Gallery of Awesome Beings

I think this is a good title for this section because OMG, this year's WAWA submissions are AWESOME, congratulations to each one of you (regarding if you made it to my shortlist) you made it incredibly difficult for me to choose both the shortlist of articles and the winner. Keep doing such an amazing job fellow Anvilites!. So, without further ado, these are my shortlists.

Hearts & Minds

Human

Species | Apr 24, 2024

Humans are a species of geprati who have come to dominate the whole continent with their ambition, determination, and relentless zeal.

Manta Ray

Character | Apr 14, 2024

One of the seven giants, a manta ray-like creature of gargantuan proportions, drifting in space, living with the energy given by the Creator.

Cult of the Mind

Ethnicity | Feb 28, 2024

Part of the cycle, part of the Game; followers of Qetzel's 'Grand Conspiracy', the worshipers of the trickster God-husk of Sight and Mind.

Death Doula

Profession | Nov 22, 2022

People that devote their lives to guiding those that are going through the process of death, helping them sort their affairs and making them feel comfortable on their deathbeds.

Gallopini

Species | Mar 16, 2024

Rise of Nations

Bradstowe

Settlement | Apr 11, 2023

The bustling tradeport capital of The Isles of Orlend.

Kingdom of Enliten

Organization | Apr 19, 2024

The Kingdom of Enliten is a desolate human realm in eastern Lethea that is a popular target for migrants in search of arable land and a better life.

Pastwalker

Profession | Mar 23, 2024

Nomads of Mercury

Ethnicity | Dec 31, 2023

In the harsh extremes of Mercury, the nomadic peoples of the planet live on the edge. Their traditional migration patterns have made the terminator nomads uniquely suited to life after the Scorching of Mercury, but it is by no means an easy life.

Incarnates of the New Age

Organization | Mar 20, 2024

First of Malkora's pantheons, born of the broken fragments of ancient humanity.

Wondrous Nature

Bees

Species | Oct 9, 2023

Everything you should know if you're interested in Bee Ranching

Corvidan

Species | Nov 30, 2022

Feathered yet flightless, these characteristically curious bipedal folk are native to Melior.

Mizarin Nightlight

Species | Mar 4, 2024

Leylines

Physical / Metaphysical Law | Mar 20, 2024

Malkora's magical lifeblood, bringing radical change to all corners of the world.

Ecology of the Nakkan Swamp

Generic article | Apr 17, 2024

Between the vibrant bird life and the giant mushrooms, there is no shortage of incredible organisms in the Nakkan Swamp.

Strength and Honor

Alysia's Farewell

Document | Jul 11, 2023

A farewell from a sister to her brother as she made her final decision: to give her life, so that his might be spared.

Exalted Republic of Helendriel and the Sehenian People

Organization | Dec 9, 2023

The Exalted Republic of Helendriel and the Sehenian People is a decadent and corrupt alcheni country that is hated by its neighbours and much of its own populace.

Betrayer War

Military Conflict | Jul 30, 2023

The Betrayer War, a bloody conflict that ended the Third Age and ushered in the Fourth, stands as a stark testament to the enduring spirit of the Free Peoples.

Scorching of Mercury

Military Conflict | Dec 31, 2023

The Scorching of Mercury, also known as the First Solar Invasion, was an invasion by the angelic armies known today as the Scourge. The invasion destroyed most of Mercurian civilization and radically changed the planet's biosphere across four years.

"THE END OF HUMANITY? LEGION PUSHES BIZAARE LIMITS"

Document | Mar 14, 2024

HUMANITY TESTED IN BLASPHEMOUS LEGION EXPERIMENTS UNDER DIRECTION OF SECRET "HUMAN AUGMENTATION PROGRAM"

Pillars of Progress

Elves

Species | Jan 12, 2024

Descended from Dragons, Elves are a love story given life.

Manomancy

Physical / Metaphysical Law | Apr 20, 2024

The manipulation of magics that allow for a caster to push and pull on the threads of reality...

An extraplanar library of qualia: instances of subjective conscious experience.

Myths & Legends

Graeco-Buddhism

Organization | Dec 18, 2023

The Night Rider

Character | Mar 22, 2022

Everian Creation Myth

Myth | Mar 21, 2024

The Everian Creation Myth long differed from the rest of Visctheria's stories of the Visctherian Pantheon, and for good reason.

Days of Creation

Myth | Mar 16, 2024

A historian's attempt at writing and illustrating a picture book to teach kids about the origins of the gods, long before they became husks.

The Night Rider

Character | Mar 22, 2022

History Award

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Valonia: Kingdom at the river's end

Greek History Timeline

Events of the Shattered

History of Mercury

Yonderverse Master timeline

Cartography Award

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Mirios as of the year 1568

Bridgeport

The Haan Archipelago

Best Worldbuilding article

Savelan Geography Lesson

Generic article | Feb 10, 2024

An introduction to the world of Malkora, from a Savelan perspective.

Greater Deities

Organization | Mar 1, 2024

These ten Gods have shaped the world and its inhabitants. You will find shrines and temples to them in every major hub of civilisation.

Biology of magic use and magical exhaustion

Condition | Mar 16, 2024

Humans' biology quirk makes us the best at magic but has severe counterparts. Magical exhaustion will affect everyone at least once but can still have grave consequences. Knowing this does not make resisting the temptation of using too much magic easier.

Gauntlet

Tradition / Ritual | Dec 12, 2022

A popular strategy-based card game originating in Melior that's enjoyed even beyond the rifts.

Martine

Character | Apr 21, 2024

Crafting warmth, one stitch at a time.

Most beautiful world

Ayonerra

The last surviving planet birthed by the Sun. Uncover tasks to attain godhood, myths of civilization-ending conflicts and clashes against the Sun’s children, brewing political intrigues and people striving to survive.

Terraloga

Act II: The Crystal Empire

When the comet stroke the earth, the new kind of innovations and conflicts began. Follow the centuries-long story of the crystal guns armies on how they evolve, explore, and dominate the ancient world. This is the story of "Terraloga"

Alana

TTRPG world with Steampunk, Dragons, and Top Hats (and Gnomes!)

Ethnis

Ethnis sprawls 1800 years into the future, beyond holocene extinction, alien occupation, and the discovery of magic. It's a canvas for roleplay, stories, and a card-based TTRPG ruleset. Come get lost in our dreams and nightmares.

Tethered Realms

Best World

Yonderverse

A bright and bustling universe, made with love

Explore the endless planets brimming with life in the Yonderverse! Go after creatures, discover new places, and learn about the people you find along the way.

Oniran

A World of Stories

Melior

A dark fantasy setting where magic was forcefully introduced to the world only fifty years ago.

Fifty years ago, the world of Melior was forcefully introduced to magic during an apocalyptic invasion. Folks are questioning their old traditions and faiths as they struggle to rebuild amidst the new dangers of everyday life.

World of Wizard's Peak

A hole in the world opens up to a different world or reality every day. Come see how the Kirinalos balance politics and innovation against multiversal invasion.

Computer Adventures

with Bit, Byte, and Bug

Explore the world of computers with the brothers Bit, Byte and Bug! Bit will gladly teach you more about hardware, while Byte and Bug dive deeper into software.

Best newcomer

Gokrenxia

Arc Sagas

Aran'sha

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Exalted Councilor of the Inner Sanctum tjtrewin

Mar 20, 2024 12:16 by TJ Trewin

Absolutely stunning entries, congratulations on your hard work and efforts making these!! Best of luck in your nominations :D

Please consider voting for me in the 2024 Worldbuilding Awards!

Grandmaster Callyxtus

Apr 3, 2024 19:34

Thank you TJ!! You too!! Amazing submissions!! Best of luck to you too!! ^^ (And sorr for the late reply)

Councilor of the Inner Sanctum Serukis

Mar 20, 2024 16:47 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

Good luck this year! :D Happy to see the Games here!

Emy x Etrea | Vazdimet

Grandmaster CrazyEddie

Apr 3, 2024 22:04

Damn, thanks again for reading my stuff and holy moly, thank you twice for including not only Pastwalker, but also Chocolate too <3

Your entries are always a delight to read and I would have double-liked them if I could. Sadly some of them I had already read in the past, so it was a delightful re-read. :D

You wanna see what we did for the last events? Go, click here: Eddies Major Events

Grandmaster Myth-X

Apr 4, 2024 12:38 by Myth Cross

Awesome Picks! ^^ You have some awesome Articles as well! Thanks for including Arc Sagas w this awesome list!

MYTH X

Tell me stories! Here's your Ticket to the World of Arc Sagas!

Entries for WAWA 2024

Heart & Minds

The Davidovian Games

Rise of Nations

Desert elf

Wondrous Nature

Dragon Birds

Strength & Honor

War of the Great Call

Pillars of Progress

Artificial Sun

Cartography

Gallery of Awesome Beings

Hearts & Minds

Human

Manta Ray

Cult of the Mind

Death Doula

Gallopini

Rise of Nations

Bradstowe

Kingdom of Enliten

Pastwalker

Nomads of Mercury

Incarnates of the New Age

Wondrous Nature

Bees

Corvidan

Mizarin Nightlight

Leylines

Ecology of the Nakkan Swamp

Strength and Honor

Alysia's Farewell

Exalted Republic of Helendriel and the Sehenian People

Betrayer War

Scorching of Mercury

"THE END OF HUMANITY? LEGION PUSHES BIZAARE LIMITS"

Pillars of Progress

Elves

Manomancy

Chocolate

Magic in Niorath

Qualic Scriptorium

Myths & Legends

Graeco-Buddhism

The Night Rider

Everian Creation Myth

Days of Creation

The Night Rider

History Award

Cartography Award

Best Worldbuilding article

Savelan Geography Lesson

Greater Deities

Biology of magic use and magical exhaustion

Gauntlet

Martine

Most beautiful world

Ayonerra

Terraloga

Alana

Ethnis

Tethered Realms

Best World

Yonderverse

Oniran

Melior

World of Wizard's Peak

Computer Adventures

Best newcomer

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