Summer Camp 2023

Pledge

I'm going to be using my new world, Língyìchāo, as my world for the Summer Camp prompts, in part because it's also going to be the world of my Camp NaNoWriMo July 2023 project, so I'm hoping to get a synergy going.
I'm definitely going to try to get all the prompts done, but definitely the Power and Frontiers themes, as those will definitely help with the story I'll be working on in July! Might get the Relics in there as well - I haven't yet written any articles/details about the relic that causes the inciting incident - so we'll see.

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Homework: Week 3

Relics

The item is a piece of jade wrapped in steel, with an array carved into it to transport at least two people from our world to the world of Lingyichao. It was placed in Sanxingdui 3,000 years ago, but could not find people that met its conditions. As a result, it became buried on the same level as the Sanxingdui Bronzes.

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Summer Camp Hath Begun!

Event Name

Summer Camp 2023

Author

TrudyG

Scorecard

Copper Power

7 out of 8

88%

88%

Silver Frontier

6 out of 8

75%

75%

Gold Relics

1 out of 8

13%

13%

Diamond Communication

2 out of 8

25%

25%

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All Articles

16 out of 32

50%

50%

Copper Power

8 Prompts

2 Wild Card Prompts

Theme Description

The first theme (and the copper prompts wave) is all about POWER, in all its different manifestations—physical power, political power, and more!

My Goal

I want to get all 8 of the main prompts done, and am hoping to do something with at least one of the wildcards!

Silver Frontier

8 Prompts

2 Wild Card Prompts

Theme Description

The second theme, for the silver prompts wave, is Frontier! Frontiers are boundaries between things, borders—but the word also has a connection to the edge of the “known world”.

My Goal

Again, I intend to fill at least 8 prompts for this one!

Gold Relics

8 Prompts

2 Wild Card Prompts

Theme Description

Relics are the remnants of past ages, and they’re a great tool to show your world’s history, as well as cultural values, in the present. After all, if something has been preserved throughout history, it means people consider it to be important!

My Goal

I have at least one relic to write about, and there may be more by the time we get to Week 3!

Diamond Communication

8 Prompts

4 Wild Card Prompts

Theme Description

Communication is an essential tool for societies, and it includes way more than just language! And as worldbuilders and storytellers, communication systems and the flow of information can be a great tool for showing the mood and themes of your world, and creating great plot points.

My Goal

We'll see how things are going when I get to Week 4. I'm going to try to fill these prompts, but as long as I have silver, I'm happy!

Prompts

Copper Power

Prompt 1

Organization

A powerful organization in your world

Article

1

Prompt 2

Settlement

A seat of power (of any kind!)

Article

2

Prompt 3

Material

A resource that provides fuel or power

Article

3

Blank

Prompt 4

Species

An animal associated with, or symbolizing, power

Article

4

Prompt 5

Ethnicity

A culture that has suffered under the rule of a stronger nation

Article

5

Prompt 6

Military Conflict

A conflict between two unequal powers in your world

Article

6

Blank

Prompt 7

Rank/Title

The title & responsibilities of an important person in your world

Article

7

Prompt 8

Natural Law

A destructive natural or supernatural element

Article

8

Wild Card Prompt 9

Species

A species known for its mischievous personality

Article

9

Wild Card Prompt 10

Tradition/Ritual

A popular summer tradition that involves art and creativity

Article

10

Blank

Silver Frontier

Prompt 1

Geography/Location

An unclaimed, unregulated, or lawless region in your setting.

Article

1

Prompt 2

Settlement

A settlement at the limits of the 'known' or 'civilized' world.

Article

2

Blank

Prompt 3

Profession

A job that takes its practitioners to remote or far away places.

Article

3

Prompt 4

Species

An animal found in a non-populated area.

Article

4

Blank

Prompt 5

Species

A useful plant found in a wild area of your world.

Article

5

Prompt 6

Material

A material or natural resource that comes from a dangerous region.

Article

6

Blank

Prompt 7

Character

A character driven by wanderlust or the desire to explore.

Article

7

Prompt 8

Tradition/Ritual

A cuisine from a sparse, barren, or remote region or your world.

Article

8

Blank

Wild Card Prompt 9

Building

An iconic building or landmark representing a location.

Article

9

Wild Card Prompt 10

Document

A letter sent in secret by a well-known person in your world.

Article

10

Gold Relics

Prompt 1

Tradition/Ritual

A tradition or behaviour considered old-fashioned.

Article

1

Blank

Prompt 2

Item

An item of great cultural or religious significance to a people in your world.

Article

2

Prompt 3

Settlement

An ancient city that is still inhabited today.

Article

3

Blank

Prompt 4

Character

A historical figure still venerated today, and why.

Article

4

Blank

Prompt 5

Profession

A profession that has been rendered obsolete.

Article

5

Blank

Prompt 6

Myth/Legend

A children's tale or song based on a real event.

Article

6

Blank

Prompt 7

Species

A species now considered extinct.

Article

7

Blank

Prompt 8

Ethnicity

A historical culture whose influence is still felt today.

Article

8

Blank

Wild Card Prompt 9

Tradition/Ritual

A ceremony that represents a tradition or a transfer.

Article

9

Blank

Wild Card Prompt 10

Natural Law

A rare natural phenomenon that most people look forward to.

Article

10

Blank

Diamond Communication

Prompt 1

Vehicle

A method used to carry goods over long distances

Article

1

Blank

Prompt 2

Technology

A system to send messages between distant places

Article

2

Blank

Prompt 3

Language

A form of silent communication

Article

3

Prompt 4

Organization

An organization for which recruiting or proselytizing is important

Article

4

Blank

Prompt 5

Species

A species with an unusual form of communication

Article

5

Blank

Prompt 6

Character

A character who excels in manipulating others

Article

6

Prompt 7

Document

An important public announcement that one person addressed to many

Article

7

Blank

Prompt 8

Building

A building or landmark used for, or associated with, communication

Article

8

Blank

Wild Card Prompt 9

Character

A character who prefers to lurk in the shadows

Article

9

Blank

Wild Card Prompt 10

Condition

A "negative" condition that has hidden advantages

Article

10

Blank

Wild Card Prompt 11

Organization

An organization dedicated to keeping a major secret from the public

Article

11

Blank

Wild Card Prompt 12

Myth/Legend

A myth or truth about the meaning of your universe

Article

12

Blank

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And as this is my first year, I am joining Camp Chill! Suits me well, I think, with my goals for this month.

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Nnie's Camp Chill Guidelines

Remember the prompts are suggestions, not requirements.

Write what you're passionate about, leave what you aren't.

Relax when you feel tired.

Fight off any pesky brain-squitos trying to make you doubt your work.

Don't abandon your non-summercamp goals! Write that article you're itching to write, even if it doesn't fit any prompts.

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