Worldbuilding Awards 2022 Nominee Gallery

World of Wizard's Peak

A hole in the world opens up to a different world or reality every day. Come see how the Kirinalos balance politics and innovation against multiversal invasion.

Meta Primer: Kirinal Concordance Zone Alera, the Blood Siren Where Is My Alligator? Valentine's Statue

Wanted Hero

Explore forgotten legends, unravel secrets, and witness friendships tested against encroaching darkness. Step beyond the veil with seventeen-year-old Wendell—where ordinary souls shape destiny.

Meta Introduction Fungal Horror Stilence, Mish, Trition, and Mise Music

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Culinarypunk

Deep Fried Dungeons and Magical Meat: Gather your favorite menus and get ready for some fork and sorcery fun! Culinarypunk is a light-hearted TTRPG setting, perfect for players who love food, magic, and puns.

Meta Tea Witch Gingerbreadfolk Nibs McSaccharine

Krap Inc

Welcome to your new krappy life

Meta Welcome to Krap Inc Board of Directors The first day of the rest of your life Our History

Solaris

sapphic love in space

We didn't believe in angels until they invaded. One by one, the sunscrapers of Mercury fell. At Penumbra, we fight back. -— A wiki for Solaris, a sapphic space opera

Meta Guide to Solaris Penumbra Sentinel Keystone

Dark Lord Seduction Plan

In a world torn by a war between the Light and Dark factions, Alina is a Dark mage with a plan: if she's going to be forced to marry, she will only accept the best parti in all of the country: the Dark Lord himself. All that remains is to convince him...

Meta Introduction Mistress Aline Lange Crystalline materials and their use in magic Light vs Dark Politics and Dark Lords

Hypnosium

Meta Hypnosium Primer The Hidden History of Hypnosium Atlantis Berlin

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Malkora

Seek a new dawn, in Malkora!

With much of its history lost to the calamitous discovery of magic, Malkora is a world in which humanity was, and continues to be, pushed to rebuild and evolve alongside an ever-changing world.

Antecedents Kingdom of Arsavela Iskani

Shadowfire

The Gleaming City The Verdant Gorge The Skull and Duggery

Numidius

A Persistent Worldbuilding Project

Ammand Alexia Von Grieft The Ponderer

Arda Almayed

Nur Zakmin Dare Aldamu The Eyes of Samara

Vazdimet

Necromancy is a Wholesome Science

Vazdimet is a character-focused science fiction fantasy setting exploring the meaning of life, family, and belief in a spacefaring universe where death has become optional.

Fae Explore Vazdimet Ekkil Turikk

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Solaris

sapphic love in space

We didn't believe in angels until they invaded. One by one, the sunscrapers of Mercury fell. At Penumbra, we fight back. -— A wiki for Solaris, a sapphic space opera

Dumplings in Space Uniforms of Penumbra Oasis

The Many Dreams of Ca'eam

Chsol: City of Floating Soles Scenario: La'lasme Tomb Lapahele: The Edible City

When Darkness Craves

Archivist Burial Rites in the Dark Halls Penumbral Arena of Goals

Dark Lord Seduction Plan

Her Highness Princess Luna Kitten Blue Syndrome Noble Houses

Hypnosium

Johan of Tangermunde Gritty Bazaar The Peddlers

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Shattered

Vibrantly fractured lands crossing ink-black space

Shattered is a place of brokenness, as its name says. It is composed of many islands and giant animals floating in space and surrounding a single star-like object, which has three states: light, dark, and rain. On these islands, one finds life, civilized a

Meta Entering the Shattered The Creator Stars Nera

When Darkness Craves

Meta Introduction to When Darkness Craves Dark Halls "How to survive the first days in the dark halls, part 1" First Hall

Arbor

Meta Introduction to Arbor Memoria Intra Objectum Arbor Factory Bosses

Beckettville

Meta Welcome to Beckettville Beckett Suites The Extinction Event BecCanal

Artemisia Emergent

Dedicated to my Banzai, my beardie best friend and writing mascot for 7 years. We all miss her smug face.

Meta The Transmission from Nowhere Artemisia's Fractured Reality Psionics Potential Inter-real Vessels

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Melior

A dark fantasy setting where magic was forcefully introduced to the world only fifty years ago.

Fifty years ago, the world of Melior was forcefully introduced to magic during an apocalyptic invasion. Folks are questioning their old traditions and faiths as they struggle to rebuild amidst the new dangers of everyday life.

Chronicle: History of Anvil

Beourjen

Chronicle: History of the Globe

Niorath

Chronicle: Niorath Global History

Vreathe

Chronicle: Chronicle of the Silver Age

Yeia

Chronicle: History of the Davidovian Peoples

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Melior

A dark fantasy setting where magic was forcefully introduced to the world only fifty years ago.

Timeline: Rise of the Nurbotu Scarfolk

The Discontinuum

Timeline: History of the Fey: Iteration 3

Symbols of Power

Timeline: History of the Societarians in the Archipelago

Toriel

A place of Magic, Dragons and great Adventures

Timeline: Civilization Timeline

Mirror world

Timeline: History of Mirror World

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Malkora

Seek a new dawn, in Malkora!

With much of its history lost to the calamitous discovery of magic, Malkora is a world in which humanity was, and continues to be, pushed to rebuild and evolve alongside an ever-changing world.

Map: Ink-Stained Map of Malkora

Melior

A dark fantasy setting where magic was forcefully introduced to the world only fifty years ago.

Map: Anvil

Aegimius

Map: Mileadh

Alana

TTRPG world with Steampunk, Dragons, and Top Hats (and Gnomes!)

Map: Temple City

Cathedris

Map: World Map

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Archivist's Introduction

Plot | Jan 12, 2024

Patala, the Descent

Geographic Location | Aug 10, 2024

An expanse at the edge of the known world, beckoning the brave and the ambitions.

Adrakians

Ethnicity | Jan 1, 2023

(Core) People of the ancient Adrakian Empire before it collapsed.

Merdia

Settlement | Sep 28, 2024

Ksrizka

Species | Jan 24, 2023

Ever feel like the entire world has conspired to make your life as miserable as possible? Chances are its because of the Ksrizka, the shell people. Learn more about the ultimate conspirators and infiltrators here

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Togae, He Who Sings Death

Character | May 10, 2023

The tale of Togae Ro; how he became the voice of the dying, the singer of life stories.

Brachyur Culture

Ethnicity | Jul 6, 2024

Moreso than many other races, the Brachyur believe heavily in history and tradition, gathering and storing the histories of other races beyond their own as well as magical traditions that have been lost throughout time.

Korbasan

Ethnicity | Dec 31, 2022

A mix of mountainous and seafaring folk known for their sweet Ember liquor and fine wines.

Mykaran Soul Cages

Tradition / Ritual | Oct 3, 2022

Guarding the Spirits of the Dead and protecting the Souls of the Living.

Journeys of a Momma Bunny

Document | Feb 25, 2024

The quarterly journal details Ambrosia the Shard Drifter's journey to visit each of the Shards of Thaya. She sells thousands of subscription copies throughout the known world.

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Cotton Candy Dwarves

Ethnicity | Mar 14, 2024

Talino

Ethnicity | Feb 26, 2024

This nation of sailors has spread throughout the known world, bringing the songs, customs, and magic of their homeland wherever they go.

River Cáruc

Geographic Location | Dec 31, 2022

The largest river in Kweil and home to the beating heart of the Melopian Commonwealth.

Anastasia Romanov - Enemy of the World

Character | Dec 30, 2022

The Light of the East. Saviour of the Rus. Enemy of the World.

Altruistic Concilium of Sacred Architecture

Organization | Sep 8, 2024

The secret organization within the Legion, working in the shadows to bring about a new future to Cathedris; a future removed from the God-husks, with a new deity worthy of worship instead.

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Plague of Dreams

Military Conflict | Aug 10, 2024

A plague of collective dreams that soon turned into a living nightmares and invited monsters into the minds of every dreamer afflicted by the Plague.

Battle of Netter

Military Conflict | Oct 23, 2024

The Battle of Netter was the last and the largest confrontation between the forces of Aussel and Nordhei during the Sarzin Conflict in 1542 AU.

Tridenser Host

Military Formation | Sep 8, 2024

The divine forces who serve Anam gather together at the Citadel of Anam to defend the world.

Irates

Organization | Jul 13, 2024

The pirate guild created after the invasion of Dia

Ash Barklow, Procurement Officer of Barklow's Books

Character | Sep 8, 2024

Lover of books and explorer of history, with a strong connection to to the beautiful genderless moon god, He'an.

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Laws of Magic

Physical / Metaphysical Law | Mar 20, 2023

Even magic is bound by laws that decided how it can be and how it can be not with those that refuse to obey them to suffer the consequences.

Blaze Cart

Vehicle | Jul 19, 2024

Physical Manifestations

Spell | Oct 27, 2024

The Hammers of Jadira

Item | Jan 25, 2023

Description of the Weapons, magical and radiant, that forged the Jadiran Realm, which to this day dominate the way war is fought and politics are made there.

Manifold Reckoner

Item | Mar 28, 2023

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The Extinction Event

Myth | Mar 23, 2023

The City with a Million Limbs

Myth | Mar 3, 2024

There is living city of terror and wonder that moves in the shadows of the Devilspine mountains.

Hatred of the Colorless Girl

Myth | Jul 7, 2024

Hatred of the Colorless Girl, is a Fevarik Regalti fairy tale that explains how the Void Lagoon came to be a dark, hate filled place...

Regicielo, the Chemistry

Character | Dec 14, 2023

The personification of Chemistry in the Autonomist pantheon

Spectra's Birdbath: Multipass :(

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The Sea of Spores.

Geographic Location | Mar 26, 2023

A vast poisonous subterranean forest filled with a deadly miasma, it constantly threatens to spill beyond its boundaries and swallow up The Sunless Realms.

Issvatn river

Geographic Location | Apr 28, 2023

One of the largest rivers within the Okse Dominion. Connecting Valenheim to Vagrvik.

River Artazia

Geographic Location | Sep 8, 2024

A massive glacier fed river that happens to be Artazia's longest river, and third longest in the world. Home to a wide variety of fish and land animals, location for industry, travel, and trade, and housing more than its fair share of secrets.

Anhruul Sea

Geographic Location | Jul 4, 2022

The great Sea which lines the Eastern Coast of the Danatelian Lands

Putting together these nominee graphics helped put so much amazing work directly into my face and on my radar! I'm immensely proud of my work that ended up on this list, and I hope all of my fellow nominees and winners feel the same! Amazing work all around, and I can't wait to see what comes next in 2024!

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Councilor of the Inner Sanctum Mochimanoban

Feb 25, 2024 22:00 by Mochi

So much amazing work!!

I hope you have a great day! Explore the endless planets brimming with life of the Yonderverse! Go after creatures, discover new places, and learn about the people you find along the way. Come prep for WorldEmber with me!

Councilor of the Inner Sanctum strixxline

Feb 26, 2024 12:09 by Polina "Line" Arteev

Agreed! ^-^

Seek a new dawn, in Malkora!
Craft a bright new world, in Ayun Sovos!
The Feral Sovereign returns for Summer Camp 2024!

Grandmaster Ninodonlord

Feb 26, 2024 08:44

Super cool work, Line! I still cant believe I got to be on this list with all these "giants" of the community!

Yours truly, Nino.
Its Worldember!I am building out a spooky world, which you can read about here! (psst, its a link)
To learn about my main world click on this link! (if you want to ;) )

Feb 26, 2024 12:11 by Polina "Line" Arteev

Hehe believe me, I felt the same way!! Not only was I in lineups with my WA idols, I then went on to win against them! I'm still recovering and it's been a whole year!

Worldbuilding Awards 2022 Nominee Gallery

A spotlight for all of the nominees of the 2022 Worldbuilding Awards!

Cathedris

Araea

Symbols of Power

World of Wizard's Peak

Wanted Hero

Culinarypunk

Krap Inc

Solaris

Dark Lord Seduction Plan

Hypnosium

Malkora

Shadowfire

Numidius

Arda Almayed

Vazdimet

Solaris

The Many Dreams of Ca'eam

When Darkness Craves

Dark Lord Seduction Plan

Hypnosium

Shattered

When Darkness Craves

Arbor

Beckettville

Artemisia Emergent

Melior

Beourjen

Niorath

Vreathe

Yeia

Melior

The Discontinuum

Symbols of Power

Toriel

Mirror world

Malkora

Melior

Aegimius

Alana

Cathedris

Archivist's Introduction

Patala, the Descent

Adrakians

Merdia

Ksrizka

Togae, He Who Sings Death

Brachyur Culture

Korbasan

Mykaran Soul Cages

Journeys of a Momma Bunny

Cotton Candy Dwarves

Talino

River Cáruc

Anastasia Romanov - Enemy of the World

Altruistic Concilium of Sacred Architecture

Plague of Dreams

Battle of Netter

Tridenser Host

Irates

Ash Barklow, Procurement Officer of Barklow's Books

Laws of Magic

Blaze Cart

Physical Manifestations

The Hammers of Jadira

Manifold Reckoner

The Extinction Event

The City with a Million Limbs

Hatred of the Colorless Girl

Regicielo, the Chemistry

The Sea of Spores.

Issvatn river

River Artazia

Anhruul Sea

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