Feral Fridays 2023 | Golden Relics of Worldbuilding
Past, present, and future... There was, and will always be, something to chomp. What do you mean, "relics aren't for eating?"In this community where worlds of all flavors come together, there are so many fascinating histories and traditions to dive into, and that's exactly what these gold prompts were for. Come dive into the work of these amazing worldbuilders who found the perfect ways to blend historical influence and the present life of their world in their articles, to tell us more about how their present came to be!
Camp Feral Badge by Strixxline
Appeasing the Spirits
by Ninodonlord
This article is a bittersweet perspective of old ways being forgotten with time. There is sadness, nostalgia, and anger, making for an insightful article outlining the grief of being left behind.
Mark of Devotion
by Vazdimet
Devotion is often something meant to be permanent, and this mark certainly ensures that you will forever live with the proof of your choice. What an intriguing and painful process!
Pit Promenade
by kitoypoy
If I were to keep a list of articles that made my stomach sing its songs to me the loudest, this one would be at the top of it. I only wish I could take part in this tradition for real!
The Dreamstone Codex
by MelissaPlaysRPGs
I adore articles where we get to see the ways different people interact with the same things, down to the little details. Who knew dwarves were such fans of margin notes?
Uyetsoub
by Nimsy
There are few things more juicy to me than articles discussing things that people in-world believe to be true, but we, the readers, have insight into the contrary. Extinct species, huh?
Mountain Heart
by CrazyEddie
Writing militaries has never been my strong suit, but I love an article that can describe defenses and military force and how it serves a settlement. Also, Dwarves pay taxes.
Urahl
by Those2Nerds
An ecological mystery is always intriguing, especially when they're humanoids of unknown origin. Were they destroyed by their own inventions? Hard to say!
Mega Coprolite
by Mochimanoban
I wasn't expecting to read an article about mega poops, but I did, and it was a hoot! It's so silly to read articles in which characters get to be trolls to each other. Poor zookeepers.
Coin under the mast
by Jacob-W
To offer a coin to the ferryman after death is a well known tradition, but what about paying for the passage of a whole crew? What a wonderful take on an existing tradition.
Ikaria
by Callyxtus
It can be hard to capture the rise and fall of a city, but this article dives deep into the events which brought this immense ancient power within the empire down to a modest modern city.
Days of Creation
by Stormbril
Cathedris is certainly a dark setting, if I'd ever seen one, but this article brings us lore of the gods in the form of an adorable children's book! The art is a delight, and the CSS is fantastic!
Chikomo
by Sh4d0wPh03n1x
I'm completely enamored by the descriptions of this magical stone city in the mountains. It's articles like these that make me wish we could teleport into and see the worlds of others!
One for the Road
by drunkenpanda951
Traditions are born from so many different factors, but some of the most fun are the ones born from misunderstandings. If you've ever had or taken something "for the road," here is a more literal take.
Be Wary, Be Merry, Don't Be Contrary
by Twaren Stormborn
A shanty and a nursery rhyme, wrapped into one beautifully written package! In a world where negativity can overwhelm in horrific ways, it makes perfect sense to have warnings like these.
Call to Flame
by ThatMomFriend
When your whole world is bathed in flames, it almost seems silly to stoke one more. But, no! This is a lovely and heartwarming ceremony that stokes the flame within aspiring hearts and minds.
Ridiculous Chicken
by AmélieIS
With a name like that, I could never pass up this article! A parody of the enemy, and a terrible meal, these chickens play quote the role in this world's Light and Dark politics.
by Strixxline
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