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Mochi's WAWA 2024 Top Picks!

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For this year's Worldbuilding Awards I want to spread the love by showcasing my favourite entries from each category. A bit of a risky move, sharing other entries while I am also in the running, but who cares! Sharing the love is more important to me. Here's all of the work that really caught my eye when judging. And also, I actually voted for one of these entries in each category.

The position of these article blocks does not indicate which I voted for, it's just awkward trying to make all five article blocks a similar size.

Hearts & Minds

My own entry to Hearts & Minds, Monster Hunting, is a tale of man vs beast. Only beast is also man. It is my most successful article as of writing this and I am extremely proud of it. Here's what else I really enjoyed from this category!

Goldbrook Annual Guild Fair
Tradition / Ritual | Aug 24, 2024

An immersive introduction to the world setting and the folks who live here.

Human
Species | Mar 11, 2025

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

Winner!
Seabirth
Tradition / Ritual | May 18, 2024

A ritual by which one can become their heart's true self.

Brugen
Species | Dec 24, 2024
Dumplings in Space
Tradition / Ritual | Nov 16, 2024

The whole world was in that very mouthful. It was immediately addicting. The thin padi film burst and my mouth was all sensations, numbingly it rolled in sweet, then sour, then a sharp floral sang all the way up my sinuses.

Rise of Nations

For this category I submitted Sakara, the largest city on planet Osao. I'm very proud of that article, but there's so many other amazing articles in this category!

Pastwalker
Profession | Mar 23, 2024
Bradstowe
Settlement | Apr 11, 2023

The bustling tradeport capital of The Isles of Orlend.

Kingdom of Enliten
Organization | Nov 14, 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.

Esteille, the capital
Settlement | Jun 8, 2024

Esteille is by far the most attractive city in the kingdom thanks to being at the heart of research & innovation, politics & military development, and infrastructure & resource networks. All rumours of imminent danger are entirely groundless & treasonous.

Meeraz
Geographic Location | Apr 23, 2024

One of the seven main islands, the third largest, its surface filled with a city, surrounded by smaller islands connected to itself.

Wondrous Nature

I'm super proud of my entry, the Ecology of the Nakkan Swamp. It was a two-day long project where I created the most in-depth ecosystem I had ever made.

Baku
Species | Mar 9, 2024

The baku were sent by the Heavens to protect the dreams of children and innocents.

Ecology of the Kajh-Tai Region
Generic article | Mar 11, 2025

Framed within the harsh deserts and jagged corralum peaks, the life of Kajh-tai eeks out its existence with no intention of relenting. While the surface appears windswept and inhospitable, a rich and hardy ecology thrives below the crusted dirt and coral.

Walker
Species | Apr 4, 2025

A young nomad soothes their Walker as they pass by a graveyard of it's kin; their exoskeletons boiled dry by a torn sky. Similar husks litter the expanses of Mercury, a testament to what happens to those who do not adapt.

Bees
Species | Jan 3, 2025

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

Winner!
Leylines
Physical / Metaphysical Law | Mar 20, 2024

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

Strength & Honour

Shane Lawrence
Character | Jan 5, 2025

Enigmatic founder of the Mordena mercenaries, Shane Lawrence has carefully constructed his reputation as a ruthless tactician who will allow nothing to stand between his people and their goals.

Scorching of Mercury
Military Conflict | Dec 5, 2024

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.

Ares Program
Organization | Jul 6, 2024

The foundational Mars exploration missions, undertaken during humanity's early days of interplanetary exploration.

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.

The Archivists
Profession | Mar 11, 2024

We, archivists, collect all information related to the divine and advise people on how to live without offending the gods. We are truly the only ones holding the country together. Saying this is only common sense, and anyone who has any of it will agree!

Pillars of Progress

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...

Qualic Scriptorium
Building / Landmark | Jan 15, 2024

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

The Sacred Lab
Settlement | Sep 8, 2024

The cradle for a new god; the home of the Human Augmentation Program. A massive complex consisting of labs, research facilities, ichor storage, and living quarters.

Whey Lines
Material | Mar 16, 2024
Winner!
Magic in Niorath
Spell | Dec 2, 2024

Myths & Legends

Everian Creation Myth
Myth | Jul 4, 2024

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

Winner!
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.

Sky Full Of Worlds
Myth | Sep 2, 2024
Primarite, the Space
Character | Dec 27, 2023

The Law of Space in the Autonomist religion

Conglomerate Bio Machs
Myth | Mar 5, 2024
Champions of the Dawn
Organization | Dec 22, 2024

The pantheon which once walked Malkora as mortal champions of the gods.

Best Article

Savelan Geography Lesson
Generic article | Sep 14, 2024

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

Gauntlet
Tradition / Ritual | Dec 12, 2022

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

History of Processors
Generic article | Dec 5, 2024

Take a walk with Bit through the history of processors. From its humble 4-bit beginnings, all the way to the present day.

Merfolk
Species | Mar 5, 2025

One of the four sapient species of Etrea. Having evolved to live predominantly in water, merfolk are generally cut off from the rest of the world.

Greater Deities
Organization | Sep 5, 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.

Most Beautiful World

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.

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.

Babikiye

"The universe knows no borders. For better and for worse, we must draw our own lines."

Journals of Yesteryear

An interactive, heroic fantasy worldbuilding project from the enthusiastic scribbles of TJ Trewin, an award winning worldbuilder and creator of shiny things. Start exploring and collect mementos of your adventures!

wow that's a lot of stars

a sci-fi adventure of dubious intentions

Ten planets connected by metadimensional space, divided by ideals, and held together by one beleaguered organization.

Best World

Niorath
Oniran

A World of Stories

Fantasy dialed up to at LEAST 7.5 and with a nice healthy dollop of boosted saturation in every sense of the word. Whether you want something action-packed, warm and cozy, concerningly traumatic, or just silly, then you better believe we got it here.

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.

Isekai

The Eldritch War may have erased parts of their history, but the last three centuries have proven that it is possible to rise from the ashes and begin anew...

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.

Cartography Award

Enliten

The Manifold At A Glance

Mirios as of year 1568

History Award

Events of the Shattered

History of Mercury

Valonia: Kingdom at the River's End

Best Newcomer

Gokrenxia

We live in the shadow of the Great War.

Aran'sha

A realm of wonders

Arc Sagas

"Each Toil is Alchemy, forging Worlds & Dreams."

"Epic Sagas, Living through Love & Experience!" ~ Arc Saga's Mission

Bloody HELL, you lot. This was not easy. I spent an entire day just reading through all the entries. Luckily I had already read many of the entries which did make judging that little bit easier time-wise, as I didn't need to fully read them through. But still, this was so difficult.

I'm so glad to be surrounded by such creative people, it makes me want to work harder on my own work to bring it up to the level of these people I've showcased above.

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Eternal Sage kitoypoy
Mar 23, 2024 18:34 by Chris L

Thanks for including me!

Learn about the World of Wizard's Peak.

Councilor of the Inner Sanctum Mochimanoban
Mar 23, 2024 23:25 by Mochi

You're very welcome! <3

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Grandmaster Myth-X
Mar 23, 2024 18:37 by Myth Cross

I'm honored to be included in this fine list ^^ Thank you, Mochi! There rly has been a lot of awesome content submitted! And I look forward to reading more of it soon! ^^

MYTH X
Tell me stories! Here's your Ticket to the World of Arc Sagas!
Councilor of the Inner Sanctum Mochimanoban
Mar 23, 2024 23:28 by Mochi

You're more than welcome! Yesss, it's been a blast checking out everyone's entries :)

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Grandmaster Blue Fairy 74
Mar 23, 2024 19:04

Oh, this is so beautiful and a very good choice. Some of your favorites are mine too. I'm so excited to see who will be in the next round.

Stay imaginative and discover Blue's Worlds, Elaqitan & Naharin.
Councilor of the Inner Sanctum Mochimanoban
Mar 23, 2024 23:29 by Mochi

Haha, there is some really amazing content and I'm not surprised hearing some people's choices overlapped xD

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Eternal Sage Kefkejaco
Mar 23, 2024 21:16

Great picks and thanks for including mine as well ^^ especially my world :D

Feel free to check my entries for the World Anvil Worldbuilidng Awards if you want to see what I am up to!  
Councilor of the Inner Sanctum Mochimanoban
Mar 23, 2024 23:31 by Mochi

You really deserved it! <3

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Exalted Councilor of the Inner Sanctum Dhelian
Mar 24, 2024 11:57 by Mihkel Rand

Excellent picks and thank you so much for including my articles and map here :3

Creator of Lethea and Pekkola

Maker of Maps
Councilor of the Inner Sanctum Mochimanoban
Mar 24, 2024 18:59 by Mochi

There was no way I couldn't!

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Sage AsterVela
Mar 24, 2024 18:36

Thank you for including me in your short list! and for directing my attention to some pretty cool folks as well. :D

Councilor of the Inner Sanctum Mochimanoban
Mar 24, 2024 19:00 by Mochi

You're very welcome! <3

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Grandmaster elspeth87
Mar 25, 2024 08:09 by Elspeth

Thank you so much for the mentions! I am so honoured to be included in your list. You are such a brilliant worldbuilder, it means a lot! <3

So many worlds to choose from...
P'Ache | The Wilds | Audiode |Solace
Councilor of the Inner Sanctum Mochimanoban
Mar 25, 2024 09:19 by Mochi

You're more than welcome! And I am so honoured that you're honoured and think of me as a brilliant worldbuilder <3

I hope you have a great day!   Explore the endless planets brimming with life of the Yonderverse! Go after creatures, discover new places, and learn about the people you find along the way.
Councilor of the Inner Sanctum Serukis
Mar 25, 2024 13:21 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

Honoured to be on your shortlist for best article. <3

Emy x
Explore Etrea | March of 31 Tales
Councilor of the Inner Sanctum Mochimanoban
Mar 25, 2024 13:51 by Mochi

You're more than deserving of it, Etrea brings me joy every time I read an article <3

I hope you have a great day!   Explore the endless planets brimming with life of the Yonderverse! Go after creatures, discover new places, and learn about the people you find along the way.
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