Worldember 2021 Pledge

 

Worldember Goals

  My goal is to write 10k words during worldember & to complete at least 10 key articles in my world.   Summercamp went amazing, and I've learned that setting a realistic goal works far better for me than a stretch goal. We're going to stick with what works.   I've also learned that when I force myself, my writing is nowhere near as good as when I'm having fun. To honor this, I will not push myself to write any articles I don't want to write. I'll write the articles and sections I'm excited to write.   To set myself up for success I will be preparing for Worldember throughout November. I've been putting off a lot of the key articles because they intimidate me. I think I'd have a far easier time if I had an outline to work from. I also think I'd have an easier time creating outlines if I had templates for the especially big articles like ethnicities and nations.   Again, my guiding priniciple is to have fun. If I am not enjoying myself, I won't pressure myself. The Morning Realm is made of love.

Key Articles

 

Nations

Argosian Empire
No nation shines brighter than the Empire, the home of the Magisterium and universities.   Theocracy of Krorus
The Lich Lords rule with a tight fist. Some micromanage every aspect of their followers lives, others hide away in dungeons and towers and leave the bureaucracy for the plebians.   Storest
The home of Guilds and the inescapable bank known as the Gilded Hoard.
Cosmology

Suns
The twelve suns of the world. Sunswells and sunsets.   Abyssal Wound
A deep rift in the center of the Chthonic Realm that bleeds abberations, and the protections in place to prevent it from growing.   Demiplanes
The strange phenomena of magical liminal spaces.

What's a Key Article?
A key article is a fundamental article that either lays out the groundwork and describes the major concepts of the world, or provides important information for potential dungeon masters or players. Examples of key articles are major nations, ethnicities, languages, and cosmology.

Preparation Process


1. Templates

Template: Ancestry
Nation Template
Location Template

2. Key Article Outlines

  • Step 1: Headers & Bullet Points
  • Step 2: Brainstorm Twists
  • Step 3: Prepare images


  • Magic

    Alchemy
    The art of alchemistry.   Wortcraft
    The humble folk roots of alchemy. Tinctures, teas and other home remedies.
    Other


    Comments

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    Nov 8, 2021 13:02 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

    Beautiful and simple pledge document, Nnie. I'm looking forward to seeing what you work on! :D <3

    Emy x
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    Nov 9, 2021 13:10 by Annie Stein

    Thank you! I am excited too <3

    Creator of Solaris -— Come Explore!
    Nov 8, 2021 13:11 by AS Lindsey (Pan)

    Good luck! Highlighting key articles ahead of time is a great idea; I might do the same.

    Nov 8, 2021 14:12 by Annie Stein

    Thank you, you too!

    Creator of Solaris -— Come Explore!
    Nov 8, 2021 16:09

    Good progress & fun writing Nnie! Sounds like a solid plan to flesh out your world :)

    Check out my world World Behind the Veil!
    Nov 9, 2021 13:10 by Annie Stein

    Thank you! Lets see how it goes!

    Creator of Solaris -— Come Explore!
    Nov 8, 2021 17:17 by TJ Trewin

    Excellent pledge document! Good luck with your goals this year! :D


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    I just finished some new art in my latest article: Pinecrest College of Aviation!
    Nov 9, 2021 13:11 by Annie Stein

    Thank you so much! Best of luck with your goals too! We'll crush this >:D

    Creator of Solaris -— Come Explore!
    Nov 10, 2021 15:34

    Lovely pledge! Having fun is indeed very important to stay motivated, and I love how you've laid out the groundworks to make your World Ember a success.   I'm looking forward to reading your creations! :D

    Nov 16, 2021 12:40 by Annie Stein

    Thank you so much! I'm excited for what you will write too!

    Creator of Solaris -— Come Explore!
    Nov 16, 2021 13:11 by Spectral 42

    Very nice document!

    Nov 16, 2021 13:19 by Annie Stein

    Thank you!

    Creator of Solaris -— Come Explore!