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Spooktober 2021

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October Writing Gauntlet

Update 11/1/21: While I didn't complete all the Spooktober prompts, I was able to complete 20 of them by the end of October. I hope to all articles listed here at some point.
 
Having not suceeded on the October Writing Gauntlet since Inktober Writing Gauntlet 2019, I figured it was time to attempt this again and see if I could finish 30 prompts in 31 days after the rush of Summer Camp 2021. Back in 2019, I dedicated the entire month to writing about a spooky castle in the Lost Paths. This time, I'm not sure I'll write spooky things, but I do hope to complete the entire list of prompts.   As we move deeper into our planning and writing of our TTRPG system, the amount of lore currently unwritten in Isekai is becoming more and more of an issue. This Spooktober, I want to continue to flesh out more lore in the world, spooky, scary, or otherwise, so that we can continue moving forward with our current projects.  

Goals

While there really is no limit on word count or anything like that for this challenge, my goal is to write at least 300 words for each prompt. For the most part, I will attempt to pull articles that fulfill the prompts from the world's current stubs, but that may not always be possible.   Depending on the prompts and how the writing is going, some of the prompts may be written in our second world, Seireitei. That world is much more spooky themed and is often ridiculously fun to write in during the few times I get to write in it.   With that, the plan seems to be that there is very little plan. Spooktober/Inktober has often been a struggle due to the burnout from Summer Camp and I'd rather not burn myself out before WorldEmber.
Spooktober 2021 Prompts
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Prompt 1

Moon Steel
Material | Aug 10, 2023

Moon Steel is one of the many special metals in Isekai, awaiting the light of a moon to decide its potential. Referred to as one of the Celestial Metals, the simple greys of this metal found under large bodies of water.

Prompt 2

Huntsmen Elders
Organization | May 29, 2023

The Huntsmen Elders have stood for millennia, nearly as long as the Knights of Yggdrasil have guarded the Northern Outposts. While the lives of Elves are long, those on the council serve short, elected terms.

Prompt 3

Revane Clan
Organization | Feb 26, 2022

Once known as one of the most famous of the Outlander tribes, the Revane Clan was one of the longest lived, having existed as a prominent tribe since the earliest days of the organized Outlands and the Huntsmen Elders.

Prompt 4

Hush Steel
Material | Jan 9, 2023

Hush Steel is one of the many special metals in Isekai and is by far one of the most useful in terms of forging. Referred to as one of the Noble Metals, the dull greys of this metal make it look identical to Iron.

Prompt 5

Order of the Ashen Tree
Organization | Feb 26, 2022

The Order of the Ashen Tree established themselves in the catacombs of Stronghold, using the place of long-forgotten death to empower their magic and aid their practices.

Prompt 6

Sun Steel
Material | Aug 10, 2023

Sun Steel is one of the many special metals in Isekai but is one of the most used in decoration and religion. Referred to as one of the Celestial Metals, the shining colors are similar to that of White Gold.

Prompt 7

Potion of True Life
Item | Jan 31, 2023

The Potion of True Life is by far one of the most ambitious creations of the Covens of the Tree. Utilizing Flower Distilling, the deadly White Lazarus Petals take on much more helpful properties, which can be used to make a pure healing potion.

Prompt 8

Stalactite Wine
Item | Jan 31, 2023

Stalactite Wine is a specialty of the Silver Elves and Káto, a wine that only comes through the work of the Silver Elves in the name of their goddess.

Prompt 9

Snowblind
Settlement | Jan 31, 2023

Snowblind is a small village that rests about two days travel from the safety and Paladins of Yllvalion. Those that live there must constantly be on guard for the dreaded Giants, but a sighting hasn't occurred in centuries.

Prompt 10

Arcane Steel
Material | Jan 31, 2023

Arcane Steel is one of the many special metals in Isekai, although it is by far the rarest. Referred to as the True Enchantment metal, the blue of this metal is similar to Frost Steel, but the crackling magical energy proves it as what it truly is.

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Putrid Steel
Material | Jan 9, 2023

Putrid Steel is one of the special metals in Isekai but is one of the few often associated with a nefarious purpose. Known as one of the Criminal Metals, the metal looks very similar to Iron, riddled with orange & red ribbons of what looks to be rust.

Prompt 13

Barbarian Culture
Ethnicity | Jan 29, 2023

These traditions and beliefs hold the Barbarians together as they traverse the range from one end to the other, their nomadic lifestyle separating them into clans instead of cities and villages.

Prompt 14

Sickly Steel
Material | Jan 9, 2023

Sickly Steel is one of the many special metals in Isekai, but by far has one of the greatest ranges in its use. Referred to as one of the Criminal Metals, the bright brilliant greens of this metal when polished denote it as Sickly Steel.

Prompt 15

Kallex's Tooth
Geographic Location | Jan 31, 2023

One of the Spikes of Kallex, Kallex's Tooth is one of the most notable mountains in the northern range. Along its base, one can find the entrance to the home of the Council of Metallic Dragons, if one only knows the secret.

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Prompt 18

Outlander Culture
Ethnicity | Jan 31, 2023

On the edges of the forest and away from the intense magic of the center, one will find the Emerald Elves that make their home in the area known as the Outlands.

Prompt 19

Copper
Material | Jan 31, 2023

Copper is a common resource, one that has a myriad of uses. From coinage to protecting a boat to other uses scattered amongst the people of Isekai, Copper is one of the most readily available and varied metals in the world.

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Prompt 25

Mithril Major
Geographic Location | Jan 31, 2023

A blazing star above Mithril Peak, Mithril Major serves as the heart of the constellation, Blazing Mithril.

Prompt 26

Silver
Material | Jan 31, 2023

Silver is a common resource, much like the other simple metals of Isekai, but by far has a greater number of uses. From jewelry to weapons to decorations and coinage, it is nearly impossible for someone to not have a piece of Silver in their possession.

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Prompt 29

Dragon's Claw
Geographic Location | Jan 31, 2023

Dragon's Claw was the first mountain that Traenas Elrel attempted to climb that would eventually become known as one of the Spikes of Kallex.

Prompt 30

Black Steel
Material | May 23, 2024

Black Steel is one of the special metals in Isekai but is often associated with the darkest things. Referred to as one of the Celestial Metals, the black colors of this metal make it seem more like obsidian instead of an actual metal.

 
 

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