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Accuracy is the Gravity of My World
R&Q Issue #4 & Legend of the Silver Blade : Chapter 7 are Live!

Greetings, Twilight Seekers!

This week in the Scriptorium was a battle of the "Gears." I conducted a climatological audit of the Five Seas that nearly broke my naval routes, but the resulting "dissonance" led to something better: the discovery of the Orfian cliff-dwellers and a finalized, "Gregorian-offset" calendar system.

Inside this update:

  • Raven & Quill #4: "Recalibrating the Horizon " – A deep dive into reverse-engineering deserts, glacial canyons, and the Aeolian rigging that lets the Sea Wolf defy the Frostfang Current.
  • Chapter 7: "The Truth Beneath the Rose " – Witness that geography in action. Join Talathis Dawntreader as he strips the mutes and forces the ship to plane against the Lithrys tide.

What do you do when the physics of your world fights your history? You build a better lie.

Shine Bright! — VS

#SagaOfTheSilverBlade #Worldbuilding #HardFantasy #Cartography #WorldAnvil #Lore #NavalFantasy #RavenAndQuill #DarkFantasy

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The Archives Open to the Sea | Raven & Quill #4

The static silence of the Omnium is behind us. This week, we hit the open ocean.

Chapter 2: In the Wolf's Shadow is LIVE.

In this chapter, we step aboard the HMS Sea Wolf with Talathis Dawntreader. He is a pilot who steers not by the compass, but by the "Howl"—the acoustic song of the ship's rigging when it hits harmonic resonance.

New Lore: The "Race-Built" Frigate Alongside the chapter, I’ve released a deep-dive article on the Sea Wolf itself. I tackled a specific worldbuilding challenge: How do you have advanced naval combat in a fantasy world without making gunpowder ubiquitous? The answer involved "Aeolian Rigging," Klash-kal alchemy, and a hull built to deceive.

Come check out the specs and let me know what you think of "Flintlock Fantasy" without the flintlocks!

Read Raven & Quill #4

Read Chapter 2

Learn about Talathis Dawntreader

Inspect the Sea Wolf


“She looks like a wolf sitting among swans.”

The Sea Wolf on patrol somewhere in the Eleysian Islands. by Val Saraven


#WorldEmber2025 #DarkFantasy #Navy #Sailing #Ships

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My idea from two weeks ago to check total entries to each category every week didn't last, mainly because I had a migraine last weekend and formatting a table and doing data entry were simply not going to happen. Seeing as I'm feeling much better this weekend, it seems a great time to compare some numbers!

Before that, a quick PSA for competitors:

If you're submitting any WE articles to special categories, I highly recommend turning state indicators off. If you submit an article to a category, then make that article a draft or private, it will unsubmit from the category and prevent you from resubmitting that or any other article to it. The state indicators, as helpful as they are, also make it incredibly easy to do this by accident and lock yourself out of an entire category.

I unfortunately can no longer submit my ethnicity article on VI Culture for this reason, and I hope the warning may help prevent the same from happening to others ❤

Now, back to numbers!

Below is a table of current counts (December 21, 1pm EST) compared to prior counts (December 6, 10pm EST).

Previously, the five most popular categories were within 10 entries of each other. That has significantly changed. Character is still the most popular category at 74, but Species is now a distant second at 58, followed by Organization at 50. Settlement is still #4 at 45 entries, but Building is now behind both Natural Law and Geography.

The categories with the most meaningful change are Technology with a 300% increase and Document with a 375% increase.

TemplateCountTemplateCount
Building20 --> 37Natural Law15 --> 41
Character27 --> 74Organization22 --> 50
Condition12 --> 27Plot6 --> 14
Conflict9 --> 23Profession8 --> 19
Document8 --> 38Prose9 --> 25
Ethnicity8 --> 19Settlement20 --> 45
Geography14 --> 41Species23 --> 58
Item12 --> 39Technology6 --> 24
Language10 --> 23Title8 --> 28
Material6 --> 21Tradition11 --> 36
Military Formation6 --> 22Vehicle8 --> 20
Myth11 --> 28Total279 --> 752

I've so far completed articles in 6 categories, though not all are submitted. I've several more in various stages of drafted, but with just two weeks left, I might need to do some prioritizing. I still have scavenger hunt clues to place, after all!

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Spooktober #4

On a roll it seems. It may not be good quality but its good to be having ideas flowing again.

The Endless Mire
Generic article | Sep 30, 2025

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Valiant: July Roundup

Hallo all, we're back again for another monthly roundup, and a couple of announcements. First things first - congratulations to all those that participated in Summer Camp! Based on the messages on the community board, it looked like it was a productive month for many of you.   Next - Valiant: Season 2 has concluded. Clocking in at 1.1 million words and 84 episodes, this has been one of the largest projects the red panda has ever embarked on, and he's glad to see it completed - but the story's far from over. Season 3 will commence after Gap Stories: Volume 2 has been written and published, but that will take time, so it's likely that there will be no regular episode drops for a few months. During that gap, he will be working on various other things to fill the void - updating covers for the manuscripts, organizing the Inkiverse homepage, and other QoL adjustments that will help make the Inkiverse content a bit more organized and presentable. We look forward to sharing those with you as those little side projects are completed!   And of course, the monthly update wouldn't be complete without a roundup of the episodes he dropped in the last month. We've included those below - we hope you enjoy them!   Tails #40: Foxtails
Winding down from the completion of their quest, the Drifters turn their attention to the future, and consider the problems of the present.   CURSEd #37: Silver Linings
As the clouds of war gather on the horizon, the Peacekeepers search for the silver linings in their shadow.   Dreaming Draught #24: The Gift of Tongues (Avvi's Version)
A draught with a more literal interpretation of an archaic phrase.   Dreaming Draught #25: Magnetizer
A common party draught that really shouldn't be served to large groups of people, but usually is anyway.   Valiant #48: Shattered
Having entered the Fountain of Souls, Songbird embarks on a task the Masklings have long considered impossible: tracking down the shards of a broken Mask, and returning alive from the land of the dead.     And if you'd like to start from the beginning, the link to Valiant: Season 2 is below!  

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Valiant: June Roundup

It's that time of month again, and we're back with the red panda roundup for the month of June. We're happy to report that last month was a good, productive month for him, and hopefully the rest of you will be blessed with that same productivity now that Summer Camp's in full swing! As for the red panda, he's currently entertaining relatives for the holiday, so his own productivity will likely be taking a hit. That being said, he'll still aim for wrapping up Season 2 of Valiant this month, if it's within his ability. On that note, here's the episodes he produced last month - we hope you enjoy them!
  CURSEd #36: Joint Operation
In the leadup to the Losinadae assignment, the Peacekeepers struggle with the concessions CURSE will have to make for the sake of the assignment's success.
  Valiant #47: Alliances of Necessity
The Valiant and CURSE launch the joint operation to stop Prophet's genocidal rampage, but soon find they aren't the only ones that have formed an alliance of necessity.
  Tails #39: A Family Matter
Touching down on Tirsigal, the Drifters prepare for the final confrontation with Jazel's sister-in-law.
  Covenant #42: The Story Goes On
With the quest completed, Raikaron begins the long task of wrapping up matters with the involved parties, while Jayta makes the most of the time she has left on the mortal plane.
 
  And if you'd like to start from the beginning, the link to Valiant: Season 2 is below!
 

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Valiant: May Roundup

Hallo all! We've made it through May, with summer opening to us with the start of June. Good luck to all those that will be prepping for Summer Camp, and here's to hoping for a productive month!
  The red panda's been busy; he's closing in on the end of Season 2 of Valiant, and so more work and thought is being put into the final episodes as we chase this Season to its conclusion. This has slowed down his output somewhat, but assuming his current pace holds, Season 2 should be wrapping up in the next 2-3 months, after which he'll be taking a bit of a break as he works on the next Volume of Gap Stories. But that's all future stuff - here and now, we're bringing you the episodes he's produced this last month. We hope you enjoy them!
  Tails #38: Metamorphoxis
With eyes towards their third confrontation with Azra, Raikaron presents a risky gambit to Jazel - one that could raise their chances of victory, but comes with a heavy cost of its own.
  Dreaming Draught #21: Stardust
A draught for those that might want to wear the cosmos about their shoulders.
  Covenant #41: The Road Paved With Good Intentions
While the Drifters work through the aftermath of the ritual, Jayta comes to terms with the sacrifices that have been made to defeat Azra, and Raikaron watches as the pieces of his plan start to fall into place.
  Dreaming Draught #22: Starfreckle
A little something to honor the protagonists of the Valiant series.
  Dreaming Draught #23: The Gift of Tongues
A draught that's worth its weight in gold for those that find themselves on foreign planets with foreign languages.
 
  And if you'd like to start from the beginning, the link to Valiant: Season 2 is below!
 

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I finished the May-terial challenge!

This challenge was amazing for me!   The four prompts Stormbril came up with were so creative and inspiring, that I couldn’t resist writing something for all of them! The best part is, I got to explore and create in both of my worlds! <3 There are still two days left to dive in, and I highly recommend jumping on these prompts if you haven’t already! Trust me, it’s a blast! Below are my four entries:  

Prompt #1

 
Toxic Salvation
Material | Jan 10, 2026

In the wake of the Cataclysm, lead emerges as a rare shield against the chaos of magic. But with its power comes the unyielding weight of its curse.

 

Prompt #2

 
Gromhalun
Material | Jan 31, 2026
 

Prompt #3

 
Sanguis Aeternum
Material | Jan 10, 2026

A cursed essence bleeds into shattered lives, whispering through shards, weapons, and wounds that never close.

 

Prompt #4

 
Miraela's Dream
Material | Jan 31, 2026
  #mayterial #unofficialchallenge
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Valiant: April Roundup

Hallo all! We're done with the month of April, which has been a busy month for the red panda, since he's officially started his on-call rotation for his IT position (midnight lockout tickets, anyone?). As a result, his sleep schedule has suffered somewhat and along with it, some of the time and focus that are usually reserved for writing. But he's begun to adjust, and a little time and adaptation should be everything that's needed to get things back on track. We've rounded up the episodes he's produced this last month, and hope that we'll have more to bring you next month!
  Dreaming Draught #19: Cheritza
A simple draught, often used as an introductory drink for those that are new to Dreaming draughts.
  CURSEd #35: Media Meltdown
Still reeling from the Nova Incident, CURSE struggles to find their footing in the media firestom to follow.
  Dreaming Draught #20: Pumpkin Spice Raccoon
A draught that happens to be a particular favorite of the Syntaritov family.
  Valiant #46: Defined In Opposition
Despite their victory, tensions remain high among the Valiant in the wake of the Nova Incident.
 
  And if you'd like to start from the beginning, the link to Valiant: Season 2 is below!
 

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Valiant: March Roundup

Hallo all! The windy month of March has breezed on by, and but it was a spectacularly productive month for the red panda. He managed something he hasn't done in a long while - dropped an episode during each week of the month, for a whopping 5 episodes last month! (Some of them are pretty hefty chonkers, too.) We've rounded those up below for you - we hope you enjoy them!
  Valiant #44: Conciliations
In the aftermath of Songbird's second run of the Phobos Chamber, those that were present find themselves working through the revelations of Songbird's past.
  Tails #37: Tear The Veil
The Drifters confront Azra on Tareya when she comes to collect Andalus, the Blade of Injustice.
  CURSEd #34: The Invitation of Makalu
The Peacekeepers deploy to acquire the third Dragine artifact, but find that they aren't the only ones that plan on seizing it.
  Covenant #40: The Malice of Mortals
While recovering from their second encounter with Azra, Katya Jaskolka visits her children on the Drift, and Raikaron continues to juggle encounters with various representatives of the immortal plane.
  Valiant #45: Turncoat's Elegy
In the darkness of night on Kasvei, the Valiant's raid on CURSE's local storage site brings many secrets to light - but one secret will stand above them all.
 
  And if you'd like to start from the beginning, the link to Valiant: Season 2 is below!
 

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Valiant: February Roundup

Hallo all! As expected, February was a busy month for the red panda, but he's seen it through and we anticipate he'll have more time on his hands to write during March now that he's laid a few other matters to rest. We've not got much else to report, so with that being said, we've assembled the releases for the past month below - we hope you enjoy them!   CURSEd #32: The Debt Comes Due
Dare does some catching up with Kent, and Whisper comes to regret spying on the Administrator.   Dreaming Draught #17: Liquefaction
A draught that gives new meaning to the phrase 'living waters'.   Dreaming Draught #18: Bubble Hiccup
The Shirley Temple of Dreaming draughts.   Valiant #43: Phobos
The Valiant rookies visit the Phobos Chamber - what was once a rite of passage for the Challengers.     And if you'd like to start from the beginning, the link to Valiant: Season 2 is below!  

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Valiant: December Roundup

Oh goodness.   There's a lot to cover, isn't there? Where to begin... first off, congratulations to all of those that participated in WorldEmber, and well done to those that met their goals! A happy new year is in order as well, and here's to hoping that your resolutions, if they be made, shall be met in the year to come. As for the red panda, well... he caught a promotion to IT, so on top of the recent rehoming, he'll be starting a new job midway through January. All this in the space of less than two months - when life comes at you, it certainly doesn't hold anything back.   He will, of course, continue writing, because that is what he is, and that is what he does. But the slow spell will likely be extended another month or so as he transitions out of his current role and learns the ropes of his new role. You can still look forward to an episode or a draught recipe every weekend, though there may be more of the latter than the former for a little while. Speaking of which - we've rounded up his releases for the past month, and assembled them for you below. We hope you enjoy them!   CURSEd #31: Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover
CURSE's attempt to ambush the Valiant goes sideways when they pursue them into a Library that is far more than what it seems to be on the surface.   Dreaming Draught #14: Flamáne
A draught that'll gently set your hair on fire.   Valiant #42: The Book You Need
Back at Sunthorn, the Valiant take stock of recent developments in the galaxy, Songbird checks in on the Viralix, and Kiwi visits the Inkspell, where she gets an unexpected offer.   Tails #36: Meet The Parents
The Drifters arrive to Rantecevang to answer the summons of Kayenta and Azra's parents.     And if you'd like to start from the beginning, the link to Valiant: Season 2 is below!  

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Worldember entry #4

That's 38.93% done. I will probably get to sixty percent by the end of the week.
 
Golem
Technology / Science | Dec 10, 2024

  I'm enjoying the creative process this competition fosters even though I'm not happy with what I've done.
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Valiant: November Roundup

Hallo all! The red panda has officially been rehomed, and as expected, that has put a bit of a dent in his writing output over the past month, and we may see that continue another month as he adjusts to the responsibilities of home ownership. All this notwithstanding, he'll continue to write, and we'll continue to bring you the products of his labors. Speaking of which - we've rounded up his releases for the past month, and assembled those for you below - hope you enjoy them!
  Covenant #38: The Torching of Tirsigal
Azra's ruinous plan comes to fruition, and the Gathering calls an emergency assembly in response.
  Dreaming Draught #11: Whisperwalker
A useful draught for anyone that needs to do a spot of sneaking.
  Valiant #41: Location, Relocation
The Valiant visit the Inkspell Library, hoping to convince a former Challenger to relocate to Sunthorn.
  Dreaming Draught #12: Amageryon's Touch
While it is now a popular party drink, this draught was originally intended to serve as a reminder of the dangers of greed.
  Dreaming Draught #13: Wild Child
One of many such draughts that are intended to enable risk-taking behavior.
 
  And if you'd like to start from the beginning, the link to Valiant: Season 2 is below!
 

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Valiant: September and October Roundup

Hallo all! The last two months have been busy for the red panda, who's in the middle of househunting, and will likely continue to be busy for the next two months or more. He'll continue to write, but his output may be diminished due to current life commitments. That being said, we've rounded up what he's produced during the last two months, and assembled those episodes and draughts for you below - hope you enjoy them!
  Tails #35: I Dream of A Demon Goddess
In the aftermath of Azra's return, the Drifters struggle with the consequences of their failure, and the uncertainty of their future.
  Dreaming Draught #8: Clarity
A must-have draught for anyone running an Iron Liver.
  CURSEd #30: Kenkai Gekku
Dare, Kwyn, and Whisper are deployed to arrest (and then recruit) a former Challenger that's made some interesting career choices since the program was shuttered.
  Dreaming Draught #9: Requarium
The foundational nectar required for brewing all Dreaming draughts.
  Dreaming Draught #10: Vequarium
A distillation of requarium used for amplifying the effects of other draughts.
  Covenant #37: The Ties of Family
In the wake of Azra's centennial, Raikaron and Jayta each explore the tangled ties of family, and the roles that those ties play in their lives and the machinations of higher powers.
  Valiant #40: Apostate
After an unexpected encounter with Prophet, Songbird starts to reckon with his religion and whether their vision of the galaxy is compatible with his.
 
  And if you'd like to start from the beginning, the link to Valiant: Season 2 is below!
 

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Spooktober entry #4

A mercifully albeit rare distraction free morning means I can get some writing done.
The Shogg
Generic article | Oct 21, 2024
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Valiant: July Roundup

Hallo all! Hope Summer Camp's was as productive as they hoped and wished for! Over here at the Neko Cafe, we're back with the Valiant roundup for July. Life has demanded a lot from the red panda in the last month, but he's remained hard at work, making sure to get out a little bit of writing every day, even if it's only a few paragraphs. We've listed last month's releases below - hope you enjoy them!   Dreaming Draught #4: Nostalgia
A draught that can be enjoyed on its own, or used as an element in other draughts.   Dreaming Draught #5: Spitfire
A draught that'll put some pep in your step and fire in your saliva.   Dreaming Draught #6: Candor (Syntaritov Variant)
A favored choice for spies and interrogators the galaxy over.   Covenant #35: The Invitation
After returning from the Old City, Jayta and Raikaron settle back into life in Sjelefengsel.     And if you'd like to start from the beginning, the link to Valiant: Season 2 is below!  

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All 42 prompts done.

I got 41 and 42 done. Most were for my Sielah Universe but I did do #42 for Caelum Prime. Yippy!
 
SC24 Article List
Generic article | Aug 23, 2024

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Have you completed all 42 of this year's Summer Camp Articles?! This Is the Badge FOR YOU!!! #42in24

Did you get all 42 Summer Camp prompts written?

Well done! You have earned this!

Snag this for your collection with [img:5806674] or [imgblock:5806674].

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River Rush - Summer Camp Update #4

I feel like this past week has slowed down considerably due to lots of traveling and events taking up my time but Diamond is super close and that Feral 40 is still calling my name. I'm hoping to knock out a few more prompts tomorrow and the next day so I can get even closer to finishing them all.
  I've been keeping track of all of my completed Summer Camp articles here:
Summer Camp 2024
Generic article | May 22, 2025

RiverFang's Summer Camp 2024 journey!


  Remember that even if we're all feral, we should take some breaks, relax, and even take a day off from writing if that's what you need. Don't forget to treat yourself!
  #RiverRush #IsekaiNews #SummerCamp
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A vehicle that caused social upheaval

This is a very world specific sort of upheaval... and I got really distracted by the making verse the upheaval part, haha... but the article is almost 2k words and I really need to move along if I'm going to hit bronze.   Article #4. There is a "tl:dr" opening if you don't want to read a really long article.  
The Scylla
Vehicle | Mar 8, 2025
 
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Summer Camp Entry #4

Did not think I could another one done today but I have. Its a bit rough in all honesty but its another idea I've had for a while now and this is the closest I have come to visualizing it.
 
Balors
Species | Jul 14, 2024
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Happy 4th of July! #4thofjuly #independenceday #wolvessavingsheep #wildzoo #fantasy #animal

Breeze noticed how much stronger Keke had gotten. She also noticed he noticed...
 
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Visit the Trocadero, for delight or ruin

This is entry #4 for #SummerCamp. This is for the vehicle that causes societal upheaval. I've had this idea for a while, and never had a reason to write it and now I do. I hope you enjoy it.
 
Trocadero
Vehicle | Jul 4, 2024

The ultimate destination for decadence and desire

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Just Finished Article #4 for Summer Camp 2024 "The Scorch War"

The Scorch War
Military Conflict | Aug 4, 2024
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World-Building Thoughts #4 - The Implications of Cultural Isolation

It's been a hot minute since I delved into active world-building and lore writing for After Silence. Most of the time I've been distracted by other exciting side projects, like creating queer-themed art for the upcoming Pride month. I'm looking forward to getting back into world-building, as I'm thinking about an article I recently finished that serves as a follow-up to an earlier ‘World-Building Thoughts’ blog of mine, on the dynamics of monocultures in fantasy worlds.   In prior entries, I wrote about the idea of separating species from ethnicity to reflect the geographic rather than biological determinants of culture. However, the concept of an isolated monoculture, where a species develops its own distinct cultural identity separate from others, is also worth examining.   Why, then, might a species choose or find themselves in such isolation? Fantasy realms like Azeroth or Faerun often depict species with unique languages, traditions, and myths, without necessarily exploring the reasons behind such cultural seclusion. One common rationale could be a sense of superiority. This perspective, where a species views itself as inherently superior, might lead to self-imposed isolation as a form of cultural preservation. This scenario is not without its implications: it often mirrors real-world supremacist, authoritarian, and ultranationalist ideologies. The narrative of a "pure culture" under threat from outsiders taps into the same fascist rhetoric we witness in reality. Thus, as creators, we must be mindful of the messages we embed within our narratives, especially when portraying cultures that exhibit such isolative tendencies. I've seen too many isolated ‘elf cultures’ in modern writings that are justified by the story and the author with their biological superiority, and whose behaviour is only downplayed as ‘a bit snooty’.   Another reason for cultural isolation could be geographical. Perhaps a species inhabits a region naturally inhospitable to others—remote islands, deep underground caverns, towering mountain ranges, or harsh climates like deserts or volcanic fields. However, even in these settings, the idea that only one species would adapt to such extremes is unlikely - but not impossible.   Let's consider the implications of how a culture develops under voluntary versus involuntary isolation. Does the culture actively seek to remain isolated, or is it a consequence of their environment? Are there historical attempts to engage with the wider world, or is there a pervasive fear of the unknown? These questions shape not only the culture itself but also how it is perceived by others in the same world.   I've created the "Floating Archipelago of Euwlingaard " in my latest lore article. This chain of islands, isolated by vast distances from the surface world, is my own attempt to work with those ideas. The inhabitants must manage limited space and resources creatively, fostering a culture of mindfulness and resourcefulness. This setup challenges them to balance their isolation with the need to expand and connect with broader world.   I invite you to read more about this in the linked article below, but I am mostly keen to hear your thoughts. How do you approach cultural isolation in your worlds? Do you avoid it or focus on it? Are there others reasons for cultural isolation, that I haven't even mentioned?  
The Floating Archipelago of Euwlingaard
Organization | Jun 16, 2024

The Floating Archipelago of Euwlingaard is a series of interconnected, nomadic islands inhabited by the owl-like quillows, who navigate the skies of Netherdyn in pursuit of knowledge and the restoration of their celestial heritage.

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Caturday Reads #4

A header depicting a blue tiger with pink details, holding a grey smartphone, with the text 'caturday reads'.
by Nimin N.

  Happy Caturday!
  It's been a while since the last entry, but I just didn't have enough energy to do both reading and writing - so I prioritized getting my latest article about stinky babies done. Been doing a bit better the latter half of this week, so I got both my planned reading done, half an article written, and a bit of painting underway.
  As for the actual reading part of this Caturday Reads blog, I got four great articles for you this week.
  The first one is a #Traveller shoutout, from our own amazing chapter leader AwsmChimera. Their character articles always paint such vivid images of the people they're about, with how they weave text, quotes, little story snippets, art, and even morif-music together.
Calenvo: King of Remembrance
Character | Jan 2, 2025

  Next one is a fascinating phenomena described by PrippyMontyPoppyCock. These were one the WE'22 entries that really stood out to me, and not just for the eye-catching title. It's fun and odd and quirky on the surface, but has a such an interesting and deep explanation.
The Troll on Porridge Island
Physical / Metaphysical Law | Dec 12, 2022

  The below articles by Kriltch have been sitting in my reading list a long time now, and I've read them before but really wanted to showcase them. They're probably among my favorites when it comes to weaving together knowledge of the laws of nature in a wholly in-universe manner.
Reln
Physical / Metaphysical Law | May 15, 2025

What everything is made of

Ghoa - Magic
Physical / Metaphysical Law | Mar 11, 2025

Control of the world


  #CaturdayReads #ShareTheLove #ReadingJournal #ReadingList
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Introducing ProtoStar for Emissary Wars

Presenting Emissary Wars Hero - ProtoStar, incredible work by luisxiii. More to come. Who's Next! #comicbooks #comic #superhero , #ttrpg #rpg #mmo #videogames #protostar #4colors #conquestcomics #conquestpublishing
 
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The Very Endmost Point of Haly's Summer Camp

Summer Camp Ultra Finish!

First and foremost, let me give a great big congratulations to GM Drake for writing such an outstanding article that it became the measure against which all others in its category (#37, Document, An Important Announcement from One to Many) were held, The First Global Broadcast of the CSS ft. Dusty Runeshine.

Freeman Krayvuk

GM Drake
     
"I like knowing the space between my ears is immeasurable" - Bryan Fuller   Check out what's between my ears -
Konran - Summer Camp Articles - Reading Challenge

 
The First Global Broadcast of the CCS ft.Dusty Runeshine
Document | Jul 30, 2023

"Music is a divine gift that deserves to be shared with all. Through the Crystal Communication System, we shall send our songs to every corner of the world, uniting hearts with melodies." | Dusty RuneShine

When I submitted my feedback to the judges, I wrote, "I mean...it is just so clear that THIS was THE article that this writer cared about, from the amount of work that went into just writing that many words, to the stellar artwork, the story, and for holy heckins there is a PLAYLIST of the broadcast! And as a bonus...steampunk otter!!! Hands down, my favorite part is the uniqueness of choosing a radio broadcast."

First and foremost, I love it when I'm offered a theme, and then someone twists it in a new and creative way. The first time I used the document template on World Anvil, I was STUNNED at how broadly the term "document" was interpreted.

And I have a special and specific love for radio and music as documentary devices. While I love parchment and ink, they don't travel into space. Radio does. And art -- including music -- is a much better measure of a people than history (IMO). Art has the power to change people in a way that history can rarely touch.

Beyond all of this...as an immersive writer, I can recognize when something you didn't realize was going to be a Universal Key...suddenly becomes just that and it Ties Everything Together and the flow state kicks in and the words come pouring out of your fingertips like they were simply born straight from the electrical pulses in your brain into the memory core of the World Anvil servers. These pieces are transformative. These pieces are transcendent. These pieces are deserving of all the recognition they can be fairly given.

Finally...heckin's amaze-balls steam-punk space otter DJ, mate.... It's like he read my wish list to Santa. But this was just the cherry on top of the beautiful Radio Rocket Steampunk Sundae that is this article.

Next, I want to give yet another shout-out to E. Christopher Clark. In fairness to everyone who was not expecting prompts 41 and 42, and who still chucked in and wrote them with only hours before the end of Summer Camp...I chose the winner of prompt #41 (Organization, Group Dedicated to Keeping A Secret) randomly. I scrolled up and down the page of submissions until my younger son, Noble, said stop. Then, Hippie rolled a d12, and that place on the page was the winner.

Sage eccbooks

E. Christopher Clark
           

 
Tenebris
Organization | Nov 25, 2025

Tenebris is a secret society in the Clarkwoods Literary Universe which is dedicated to keeping secret the nature of reality.

I always love it when esoteric words inspire An Entire Thing. It makes me happy deep down in the pit of my solar plexus. Especially because I knew already what tenebris meant from way back in the olden days when Mark and I were writing spycraft stories together. Sigh! Those were the days, and reading this was a surprisingly refreshing flashback. And while our tenebris was not protecting White Block Secrets as Chris's is, I can say we were role-playing it on AOL, so...one can see the immediate connection.

Are You A Completionist?

I am!

And because of it, I wrote for all 42 prompts during Summer Camp. And, because that didn't take up enough of my time, I also made this spiffy Platinum Towel badge for everyone who, like me, just couldn't let it go!

After all, how were we supposed to ignore the call of sweet knowledge? If 42 is the answer to life, the universe, and everything, then surely we owe it to ourselves and to the world to do our best to strive for that answer whenever the opportunity presents itself.

Even if we have to create a world in order to figure out those answers.

Summer Camp 2023 Platinum Towel 42/42
Summer Camp 2023 Platinum Towel 42/42
by Haly, the Moonlight Bard/Canva

Just When We Thought We Were Done...

Dot...dot...dot...

Along came Dimi and gave us two more prompts, right at the end of the month-long journey that is World Anvil Summer Camp. And because we are

completionists


we wrote them. All of them. All 42 of them.

We wrote until our brains were numb. We wrote until the words dribbled out of our bleeding fingertips. We wrote way too late at night, and way too early in the morning. We wrote in the interval of shows. We wrote in the park, and in the hotel, and in the car. Some of us even wrote on the plane, and in the loo, and in the bath.

But in the end, we got it done: a bare minimum of 12,600 new words in our world-building projects. And for that monumental achievement...we deserve this digital doodad.



Claim this badge if you answered all 42 prompts for Summer Camp 2023 using [imgblock:4791498] or [img:4791498].


 

My Own Summer Camp

I've said it so much already, but I'm going to say it again, here. This summer has been a huge bushel of growth and achievement and taking big risks. I've developed my world, I've developed my writing, I've developed a writing circle, I've developed friendships.

For Summer Camp, I wrote all 42 prompts, 40 of them as actual competition pieces. (I was judging 2 of the prompts.) I'm pleased to say that one was shortlisted, and one placed! So much love to Chris L and Lexi Con (WordiGirl). Not only are these two writers who I admire, and people who are quickly becoming friends, but they are incredible peers who shone a light on my work this Summer Camp!

In addition, I want to give an ENORMOUS shout-out to everyone who read my work for their Summer Reading Challenge! So many of you gave me such wonderful feedback, asked insightful questions, and sent me sooo muuuuch loooove that I'm overflowing with all of the feels. Legit, I occasionally just break into tears when I stop to think about how this community has embraced me and my weird little world of waterlogged wiseacres.


Shortlisted by Chris L
Satyan Windblown
Character | Mar 14, 2024

Placed for Lexi Con (WordiGirl)
Summer Camp Wrap and Reading Challenge
Generic article | Aug 19, 2023

My Summer Reading Challenge

Coming Soon to Patreon...

Based on his wonderful popularity, I think that Victor the Vermin will be the new featured artwork on my Patreon merch at the Full Moon level. Right now, I'm planning to have a new Victor piece with the same "Eat the Rich, Devour the Truth" slogan, exclusively for stickers, mugs, tees, and hoodies. (Currently, all of my Patreon and Ko-fi support is going toward upgrading my WA membership.)

Don't Forget...Twitch Streams M-F!

Co-work with me at Twitch.tv/MoonlightBard every weekday (Monday through Friday) from 4-6 pm Eastern. Together, we'll accomplish those big tasks in small bites! We normally work in 20-minute intervals, then we have a planned break to stretch-empty-refill, then play a game for a few minutes before going back to work. It's a play on the oft-used pomodoro technique. I find it to be a great way go get through (most of) my ADD struggles and actually get things done!

So, bring your world-building, your writing, your fiberwork, your homework, your term paper, your laundry, or those veggies you need to prep, and let's make some progress, 20 minutes at a time!

Oh, and My Newsletter!

Just like you, I'm more than my World Anvil. (Though, it is a big part of me!) So if you enjoy what I give you here, there's so very much more waiting for you in my "What's Good?" Newsletter!! If you enjoy things like board games, recipes, my great photos, interesting tidbits about words (such as a list of 20 amazing collective nouns for animals), and occasionally knowing where I'll be making convention and event appearences, then head to MoonlightBard.com and sign up now! (You should get a pop-up, but if not, then there is a simple form at the bottom of the home page!)

Until next time, friends...take care of yourself, and take care of each other!

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August Reading with Lavani #4

"I hope the Reptilian Homeworld learns to support caregivers and young. With child-rearing handled as an entry level job, it isn't surprising Sophia got bullied." -Lavani
Soner
Character | Oct 4, 2025

Lavani is a collector of stories. She would love to read about your world. You can submit Summer Camp articles for her to read by leaving a comment on her Reading List here on World Anvil.

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My Bronze Prompts all Together!

Gathered all together for easy reading, I hope they inspire you to reach your Summer Camp goals!
 
PROMPT #1
Mount Olympus
Geographic Location | Jul 6, 2022
PROMPT #2
The Hesperides
Organization | Mar 23, 2023

 
PROMPT #3
Ourea Basilisk
Species | Jul 8, 2022
PROMPT #4
Peddler Wagon
Vehicle | Jul 7, 2022

 
PROMPT #5
Gritty Bazaar
Settlement | Jul 31, 2022
PROMPT #6
Lemon Juice
Material | Jul 14, 2022

 
PROMPT #7
The Peddlers
Ethnicity | Mar 16, 2023
PROMPT #8
Lemon Cream
Tradition / Ritual | Jun 23, 2023
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Quick Quip #4 From Next Chapter

This next chapter is likely going to be titled 'Snarkness Rising' given the verbal context. Consider the following as an example:
  Without so much as glancing up, Medias retorted, “What I lack in wit, I have in wisdom, but feeble minds cannot be expected to discern wisdom when they distract themselves with the intersection of blunt objects and their more sensitive regions. ‘Tis no indictment of your proclivities, but fornicative indulgence in lieu of common sense is a regrettable loss to demonkind and the structural integrity of broom handles everywhere.”
  Love you all! <3
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Leno's Worldbuilding Week Report #4

This week was quite eventful actually and I managed to get several articles done. Some of which have been lying around for years. While others are wholly new.
  This is an article about a subject I have grown increasingly interested in: The Backrooms, which is basically a dimension that you may end up in if you noclip through baseline reality. What I did was more or less take the concept as a whole and introduced it into my setting as seamlessly as I could, and I am quite pleased with how it turned out. I am also glad to finally add some new material to the Valestia Terra setting, which is basically Earth but with certain fantastical and anomalous characteristics thrown into it.
The Halls of Bakk
Geographic Location | Apr 11, 2022

A place where you should not be able to access. A Quarantined Reality that has been abandoned by Time Itself.


  Now this is an article that has been long in the making. Several years in fact. And I had begun it several times, but could never quite make it work. Until now. Since Origin is one of my most integral characters to the whole setting of Miand'Mésvéstell it feels nice to finally have an article of her, and one that explores more of her character.
Origin
Character | Oct 6, 2022

Origin is the most powerful entity in Existence. The Daughter of the Creator and She who Remembers.


  Guardian was another article that I have been trying to make work for several years, and after having finished Origin I went to Guardian. There is still some slight work to be done, but I am quite pleased with the result.
Guardian
Character | Oct 6, 2022

Guardian is the one who oversees all of Existence in his Father's absence. A master manipulator of Threads of Fate.


  Vhaigur-Tech was something that I really needed to write down. At least when it came to overall technology used in my Alez Setting. At first it was wholly mundane but I took some liberties and gave it a more fantastical feel. I also created a new ancient civilization that will be mentioned a few times in other articles, but I have not yet written much about them.
Vhaigur-Tech
Technology / Science | Apr 5, 2022

A technology that is most utilized by the avarage person. On that uses electricity produced by esoteric engines.


  Reminiscence was an article that I first wrote sometime in 2019 and was in dire need of a makeover. This new version has more extensive information that connects more with new lore that has sprung up over the last few years. Quite proud of how it turned out.
Reminiscence
Geographic Location | May 16, 2022

A realm that has seen its fair share of catastrophes, and has quite the history.


  Zurjolh is a new article that came to be thanks to Varldstan Cericor actually. It is connected to Reminiscence but stands good on its own. Was written more for the sake of having it out there but do not think I will add much to it later.
Zurjolh
Geographic Location | Apr 7, 2022

An intermediate Dvallh Realm that connects several Realms within Alézun'Teran.


  I finally did a Setting Introduction for my setting Miand. And I expanded upon it quite a bit from older variants. It also gave me some slight new insight and a clearer picture of the world.
Miand Setting Introduction
Generic article | Apr 8, 2022

A short introduction to the fantasy setting of Miand.


  Zar-Kesheth is an older article that was given a slight makeover. The biggest change I gave it was a slight history in regards to how it was created.
Zar-Kesheth
Geographic Location | Apr 9, 2022

Zar-Kesheth is a chaotic primal land that was the epic center of a cataclysm that shook the entire world and continues to this day. A testament to the raw power of the Daughter.


  If you like my work, please do consider clicking that Follow Button so you do not miss out!
Miand'Mésvéstell
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Nadir #4 of 7 - Sloth

4th Nadir down, 3 to go! My fourth creation for WE '21 is another one of the 7 Nadirs of Sin - Sloth.
Wrath, Lust and Gluttony came before and now i'm really excited to reveal this one to you!
  Please check it out and let me know your thoughts or ask some questions!
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SC 2021 Update - 10/10 Prompts Complete!

With one day to spare before the next set of prompts are released, all of my copper prompt articles have been submitted. I'm a little gutted because, had I not been hit with a massive headache yesterday, I would have probably written this update yesterday. But oh well! Celebrate your victories where you've earned them (and I think I've earned this one :P )
  If you fancy having a read of any of my articles, you can find them all here: https://www.worldanvil.com/community/challenge/summercamp-2021/homepage/SunlanceXIII
  And because I've tracked it on a spreadsheet here's a break down of some of the stats for the copper prompts so far: > Total word count - 8132 words > Article with the most words - A Song of Law and Opportunity for prompt #8, which currently sits at 927 words > Article with the least words - SNDY and the Death of Cerberus for prompt #9, which currently sits at 753 words, this one was definitely the hardest for me to write out of the 10 prompts we've had so far > Personal favourite? Gradician Ferrets for prompt #4 - I really enjoyed writing this one and researching ferrets (they're pretty cute guys c'mon) and I hope you guys enjoy reading it :D
  Plan of action until the silver prompts get released tomorrow will be reading through some of the other submissions for prompts and spreading the love! As well as adding some links to my own articles (but let's be honest, that's less important than spreading the love)
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Revamping pre-we articles #4

I finally finished one of my oldest articles, from July of 2020. So now here's it, with information and images added! Now you can know more about Moskova's capital city!
Ulán Shang Kov
Settlement | May 26, 2021

Ulán Shang Kov is  the capital and most populated city of the Kingdom of Moskova.It is the headquarter of the Moskovar Monarchy.

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Monday update #4

Another week has rushed by. ^^;;
  I have finished the text of the Costume Challenge but I'm still finishing the drawing for it. I've been busy with IRL stuff this week so haven't had much time for fun things. Well...some of the IRL things were fun I suppose. XD ...my sibling (Hayate) turned 30 this week.

  I have also started preparing the next Kickstarter for real. All preparations for the Kickstarter should be finished by the 31st so I can start handing out the link to the notification page. I will be working on this during the coming week. :) ...the Kickstarter will go live on the 10th of June. :)

  I have been considering doing a comic again. I have ideas. XD;; ...We'll see after I'm finished with the Surviving Idyll Kickstarter. :)
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Launched today: 400 Worldbuilding Prompts!

Today I launched the first product in my new shop! As it's worldbuilding related I thought I'd share the news with you here - this is something that I'll be using to expand the world of Melior :D
 

400 Worldbuilding Prompts

https://gum.co/400Prompts
 
    • Genre agnostic, suitable for any project
    • Watch your world grow & track your progress in the interactive Google Sheet
    • Prompts are already sorted into the same templates used on World Anvil!
    • Bonus printer friendly .pdf!

  Free / Pay What You Want
#400Prompts
 
Progress bar in action! by TJ Trewin
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A BRIEF XPOSITION #4: PECULIAR PLANTS AND A DAY JOB (12 APR 2021)

Good time zone everyone!

So the entry period for the Peculiar Plants Challenge has passed and now it's onto sharing and feedback for the next week. I've tried to do my part by creating a 2021 Peculiar Plants Challenge Entry Review article. I've linked all entries and listed my personal favourites of the 96 entries I did have a chance to read through.

In addition to reading/liking/commenting on other people's work, I spent a lot of time researching and writing my entry Digivine.

All in it took about 145 hours since I did learn a little about how to edit photos, create digital art, use CSS, select typography, and design images and pages for the internet. I've also tried to step out of my comfort zone by doing a little self promotion on Twitter and Twitch while trying to not annoy/anger anyone because this is all new to me.

April-ish Plan of Attack

The Uncertain Future

1. My Career
On a personal note, I've re-entered the workforce and returned to the job I had when I was placed on disability leave (Nov. 2019). I'm not necessarily better, I just have no further medical steps to take that would support my staying on leave. I'm slowing building up my hours but it has been wrecking me. I'm quite discouraged since I don't think I'll be able to juggle working, my home life, and creating content / being part of the World Anvil community. I'm trying to keep going but, as it was the cause of my leave in the first place, my desires exceed my capacity quite easily.

2. My Profile (xtremepsy) and Content
I managed to get a new-to-me PC from my brother-in-law that has a graphics card to help with photo editing and it may support streaming. However, per point 1, I'll continue to lurk on Twitch best I can while producing ad-hoc worldbuilding content and these blogs for now. I still am tempted to actually stream though I lack a webcam that is <15 years old.

Backburner

  • Further development of my social media profiles (Discord, Reddit, Twitch, Twitter, Instagram)
  • Producing educational/informative blogs on world building and creating TTRPG content
  • Finish compiling my summary for "Collaborative Worldbuilding for Writers & Gamers"
  • Redesign of Olutanri CSS
  • Redesign of Olutanri and its meta per the Collaborative Worldbuilding process
As always, thank you for reading,

-Mark a.k.a. xtremepsy | Olutanri
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Weekly Roundup 2-21-21

So this week I:
 
  • wrote 6223 words
  • finished reading 2 books
  • published/updated 6 articles
  • finished cleaning out wardrobe
  • donated clothes/dishes to food basket/thrift store
  • new dishwasher has been installed
  • Got first dose of COVID vaccine (I’m due back in a month)
  • started big revision #4889 for my book

    •   A well-rounded week I'd say.
      Big goals for next week are:
     
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    King of Jabaji
    Rank/Title | Feb 19, 2022

    Written for Prompt 14 (2020 Advent Calendar) - The Fought-Over Title of the Shamutanti Region


     
    The Clock
    Organization | Dec 15, 2020

     
    Northern Wars of Unification
    Military Conflict | Jul 11, 2022

    A series of wars that brought about a new age for the continent of Norria


     
    Laird Sadach's Order
    Organization | Dec 27, 2020

    Perhaps the most feared Order in all of Éirigh due to their Laird's cruel nature and record of brutality. Laird Sadach's Order plays a major part in OUTSPOKEN, especially in Book One.


     
    Magical properties of Damascus Steel | Магические свойства Дамасской стали
    Material | Dec 15, 2020

     
    Moon River
    Geographic Location | Dec 27, 2020

     
    Eddy Rider
    Vehicle | May 6, 2022
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