Summer Camp Prep 2024
So, first actual article. Let's see how this Summer Camp thingy goes.
3 out of 8
38%
3 out of 8
38%
1 out of 8
13%
1 out of 8
13%
8 out of 32
25%
An environmental or other large-scale natural disaster
A character who goes through a great change or metamorphosis
A displaced people in your world
A building considered a refuge against de world
A unit dedicated to guarding someone or something
A charity or other organization focused around doing good
A leader or high-ranking person in an organization
A tradition that represents moral decay
Week 1: Get organized
Assignment 1: Consider Change
Change is more or less the idea that inspired the whole world so I'm confident I'll be able to work something out with this theme. As the borders shift, communities that should have been connected aren't anymore, the powerfull may become powerless and even the landscape within towns and cities can be transformed by the new settlers. The arrival of this new people from across the sea will also affect the dynamics in the area.Assignment 2: Set Goals
It's my first time, my fist world and I'll have some other stuff going on in July so I'll go for copper this time.Assignment 3: Categories & Tags
I'm going to trust World Anvil and go with the suggested ones for now. Although I'll be writing in Spanish so I still had to do some editing there.Assignment 4: Meta
This is basically the only thing I had completed so far.Week 2
Assignment 1: Consider Refuge
I hadn't thought specifically about refuge although it's kind of built in. The original inspiration for this world came from studying the Medieval times in the Iberian Peninsula, the border areas in particular. Border towns and cities were harsh to live in but they also were a refuge for those looking for a second —or third— chance in live. They needed to make them atractive somehow. There's also this people that lost their homeland centuries ago. Forced to live in a foreing land, they take refuge in their shared culture and beliefs. I guess I'll have to wait and see the actual prompts but I think I have something to work with here.Assignment 2: Accountability
Well, since I'm willing to give the whole Summer Camp a chance, I might as well try out the discord server too...Assignment 3: Styling
I'm OK with the current layout and confortable with BBCode. So far, the world is just for myself so I'll be keeping it simple.Assignment 4: CSS
No CSS privileges for me.Week 3
Assignment 1: Consider Belief
I love this theme so much I can't wait to see the prompts. The relationship between superstition, religion and magic is actually one of the focus points I chose in the Meta. I wouldn't even know where to begin writing an explanation about this topic. If I needed any more motivation to participate in the challenge, here it is. I just can't wait!Assignment 2: Find your inspirations
It somehow feels like I've been workint on this one for quite some time. I've never been very visual and music tends to fade away in the background when I'm concentrated on something else, so I don't ussually look for images or sound as sources of inspiration. I take it more often from legends, ideas or sensations. Like the smell of the soil and moss in this park my dog loves to go to. The place kind of reminds me of the theme in the previous week, it could certainly work as a refuge for a group of rebels or something like that.Assignment 3: Images gallery and maps
As I said above I'm not a very visual person and don't really go for images as a form of inspiration. I'm working on creating a map for my world but it doesn't feel like a priority right now.Assignment 4: Review your inspirations
It's a new world so my original inspirations are still relevant.Week 4
Assignment 1: Consider Decay
Another theme I hadn't think about before. I'm curious about the kind of prompts that will come out of this. Regarding my world in particular I'm not sure how this can fit in, although there's this people who had to flee their homeland because of a disaster so I might get to write a bit of history?Assignment 2: Optimize your environment
I have an old dog that needs attention at random moments during the day —even though she sleeps most of the time— and tends to step between me and whatever I'm trying to do, so this one may get tricky sometimes. I do have plenty of time to think —sometimes even write— during our walks though.Assignment 3: Review your homepage
I'm OK with my simple homepage for now. As I wrote before, this world is mainly for myself so I'm not really looking for potential readers yet. I'm not kicking them out if they want to read though.Assignment 4: Update intro and author page
Not ready for that yet.I guess this is it. Let's see what July brings us.
Progress
Copper Change
Silver Refuge
Gold Belief
Diamond Decay
All Articles
Copper Change
8 Prompts
2 Wild Card Prompts
Theme Description
Tumultuous times are interesting moments to set stories in, whether they be due to natural disasters, sickness, conflicts, or others. Characters face unusual challenges, infrastructure breaks down, and society as a whole can change. Change can be big and small—from the size of a small community or city to the entire universe—, and it can be positive and negative.
My Goal
En un mundo con fronteras y condiciones inciertas, espero poder empezar a conformar algunos de los reinos y etnias en contacto dentro de Airebi. Quizá también entender y explicar la historia de esa etnia desplazada.
Silver Refuge
8 Prompts
2 Wild Card Prompts
Theme Description
Where do you go when everything around you changes? A refuge can be a literal place (like a building or a city), but it can also be anything that keeps you safe or comforts you. The change someone takes refuge from can also be small in the grand scheme of things—sometimes, small changes can have deep consequences on a specific person or group.
My Goal
Este tema me da una oportunidad de dar forma a esa etnia desplazada y su cultura, un refugio para su nueva condición de gente sin tierra.
Gold Belief
8 Prompts
2 Wild Card Prompts
Theme Description
Religious belief is a foundational element for many cultures, but belief doesn't have to be about religion! Beliefs can be about superstition, urban legends and myths, people you believe in, and more. Essentially, anything and anyone that inspires people, for good or ill.
My Goal
Con este tema, espero poder profundizar en las religiones, supersticiones y otras creencias en relación con la magia en Airebi.
Diamond Decay
8 Prompts
4 Wild Card Prompts
Theme Description
Most things decay over time, but, just like all other themes, decay can be understood in a multitude of ways. There's physical decay, but there's also moral decay—both often go hand-in-hand with old organizations, and physical decay can be used as a metaphor for moral decay. And decay isn't always a bad thing - an evil empire might crumble so something better can flourish. Think about how people in your world try to prevent decay too!
My Goal
No tengo grandes esperanzas sobre este tema, al menos, hasta ver las propuestas.
Prompts
Copper Change
Prompt 2
Natural Law
Prompt 3
Character
Prompt 6
Ethnicity
Silver Refuge
Prompt 4
Building
Prompt 5
Formation
Wild Card
Prompt 10
Organization
Gold Belief
Prompt 7
Rank/Title
Diamond Decay
Prompt 5
Tradition/Ritual
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