SC 2021 "A Coming of Age Ceremony" Honorable Mentions

This year, I had the honor of judging Prompt 18, "A Coming of Age Ceremony" for Summer Camp 2021. I decided that I would honor everyone who submitted an article by reading every single one of the 457 articles submitted. It took me about a week to get everything read, and another day to pick my winner.

In the process I made a short list of 30-40 prompts, and from there I separated them out to 13 honorable mentions (a baker's dozen) and 12 finalists. Today, I'm going to present the honorable mentions along with my notes about each. A lot of these only have my like on them, and I feel like they deserve to be seen.

Edit: You can find the finalists here: SC 2021 "A Coming of Age Ceremony" Finalists.

In no particular order here they are:

Honorable Mentions

Getting Your Stick

by samsaratg

Entirely written in prose, this is the story of 2 goblins on a rite of passage, making a fateful decision.

First Soul Quill

by Pan and Paper

A nice and succinct article about an avian species that makes quills from their own feathers.

The First Touch

by E. Christopher Clark

A funny and playful sexual awakening in his version of Oz. CW: Descriptions of sexual activity

Passing the Chain

by jmedley

Literal magical chains are passed from generation to generation in the battle against Baba Yaga.

Quetzalcoatlus Bonding Ceremony

by Janet!

World Anvil's very own Janet wrote this flavorful piece of prose that puts you completely inside the ritual. Your reminder that she's an amazing writer.

First Flight Ceremony

by Scribe of Nekoti

A detailed and well-researched sci-fi article about a first solo flight by hang glider. It's a first draft, but it's excellent.

Treeleap

by Kefkejaco

Cat people diving from a high tree into a pool. Short and to the point, this article has a good quote, nice styling, and appropriate images.

Tao Mokoa

by Maltacrai

A detailed ritual with magical tattoos chiseled into the skin. The participants gather their own ingredients for the ink.

Transfiguration- Begin Anew

by rarestereocats

One of the most unique articles I read from these prompts. A painstaking ritual to make an undead part of society again!

Rite of Declaration

by Arenth

This article is a work in progress that's well thought out and detailed. It is solidly set completely in its lore, completely detailing the reasons for and methods of the ritual.

Dousing the Youngins

by AvalonArcana

A fun article describing a hazing ritual that includes fish slapping and throwing people into the water.

Receiving a Conscience

by Brinsmead

High concept where heaven became a hell! The souls of the dead are collected and fused to the living to prevent them from being tormented!

The Vesskir

by FiniteData

Young goblins prove they're ready to become adults. This article is well written, thorough, and helps me understand the culture of these goblins.